Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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69,579	Buprenorphine	chronic pain	"Chronic back pain after a motor cycle accident years ago. A couple of months ago started out on 5 mg then 10 then 15 now 20 mg and its not offering much relief at all. Doctor says it should be helping he doesn't believe its not so stalemate."	2	August 21, 2013	44	48
16,518	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"Be careful when you take this! The first time I popped a blue pill, my tongue felt itchy and tingled. I thought nothing of it. Gradually, I had noticed that my reproductive organs were acting up, but I thought it would just go away. It got to the point where they were so sore, I couldn't use tampons without being in constant pain. (Not to mention I had a strange clear discharge that would soak through the tampon leaking through my pants and staining the chair at work... That was fun. My gyno didn't know what it was, which was comforting.) 3 months into it and with the mentality that everything would just go away with continued use, I broke into hives everywhere on my body: inside my ears, all over my tongue, everywhere you can think of."	6	January 11, 2016	4	138
192,206	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I wouldn't normally give feedback but I think it's really important for women to know the possible side effects. I was on Yaz for 6 months and I started to get chest (heart) pain. The chest pain became more frequent and severe, so I went to my Doctor to get their opinion. My Doctor said there is a chance that the Pill (especially Yaz, because of the hormones it uses) can cause clotting of the blood, which can then lodge in various places in the body. I was told to go to Emergency if my leg started to swell, which it did. The pain went away gradually after I stopped Yaz, but I really believe it would've been a serious problem if I kept taking it. Please be careful when taking it, you're better not to take it if you have these symptoms."	1	February 18, 2016	7	143
108,180	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"I have been on Xulane for 1 year and 3 months. I love it. I have tried the pill,Nuva ring and Mirena and had terrible problems. After my miscarriage March of 2014 I knew it was time to try something new. I had got pregnant on the pill 5 years ago and pregnant with Mirena 3 years ago. The patch is amazing. I do get headaches if I'm late to change or if my period goes longer but that's normal. I'm pleased at how effective it is. My husband and I havnt used condoms or any backup since I got the patch over a year ago and no pregnancy! It's awesome!!!!!"	10	May 11, 2015	5	111
192,659	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	premenstrual dysphoric disorde	"I've been on Gianvi for five months now to treat PMDD. The first 3 months I was on Gianvi and I loved it. My only complaint was that I retained water really easily, but besides that I was not as emotional as before. Then my pharmacy switched me to the new generic, Loryna. It made me extremely emotional and I freaked out about everything. So I switched back to Gianvi and feel SO much better. The weird thing is, since switching back the side effects are the opposite of when I was on Gianvi before. My face has been breaking out a bit, I'm "dry", and I have absolutely NO appetite. I'm just thankful I've been back to my "normal" self emotionally while taking Gianvi again."	9	November 23, 2011	4	126
48,416	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I got on birth control for my horrible cramps and to prevent getting pregnant. I have had mostly ups but some downs using this birth control. you must make sure to take it everyday around the same time because it does effect you when you are supposed to get your period. Also, I have major mood swings now, depression, and gained weight with taking this. It does help majorly with my cramps and how much I was bleeding"	6	November 6, 2017	0	78
219,210	Ortho Cyclen	birth control	"I have been using this birth control for 4 months now, I didn't have any side affects with this pill. My period is lighter and with inactive pills my period start after 3 pills. Before this birth control my doctor gave me a less estrogen birth control and that was my first birth control and I bleed it non stop for a month, I did not want to continue so my doctor recommend to try birth control with mid level estrogen it ortho cyclen and I highly recommend it."	10	November 15, 2016	4	89
82,494	Liraglutide	diabetes, type 2	"I've been on Victoza going on 3 weeks now. I have to make my self eat. The only thing is I don't want to dehydrate so make sure you drink when you are on it. But overall I love it and have lost about 8 lbs..But I feel weak."	10	August 31, 2011	8	49
217,117	Oxcarbazepine	bipolar disorde	"I was on this medication for 8 years. They wanted me to get to 1200 mgs, but I couldn't function past 300, so that's where I've been and I take it at night. I've run out several times and have experienced zero side effects. My sodium gets dangerously low and I have to increase my salt intake. I thought I was all better and stopped taking it several months ago. I've been feeling suicidal and have been on manic spending benders and couldn't figure out what was wrong. Then I realized I shouldn't have taken myself off the medication. I'm also going to see a psychologist. I don't like psychiatrists because they always try to pawn off the latest medication marketed to them with perks."	8	September 29, 2014	34	125
74,234	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I've only been on Loestrin for 2 days.The first day I had a terrible headache and had to call out of work due to stomach pain and lethargy [although I often feel stomach pain when I have a heavy period]. Last night I woke up at 2am in severe pain- I felt extremely nauseous, felt as if I needed to vomit and cry but I could not cry. I felt extremely nervous and sick. I'm not even going to bother taking my third pill tonight. I've taken Yazmin and Ortho Tri before and I never experienced such physical side effects. I'm going to call my doctor in the morning."	2	December 17, 2010	4	109
37,065	Librium	alcohol withdrawal	"Observer: My boyfriend has drank for over 25 years...morning to night brandy whisky....enlarged liver, bloated belly, sickness, malnutrition, bleeding from ulcerated stomach, bowel cancer..but is recovered . He IS on Librium now 120 mg a day. 3rd day in snoozing peacefully. No sickness this time, not a noticeable shake, eating fine and a tonic water. I snooze peacefully now because WE want to live. "	8	March 19, 2012	77	65
49,755	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I have been on Seasonique since grade 10 of high school because my periods were very irregular. For the first year and a half it worked perfectly with no side effects whatsoever. But now every third month of the pack, I spot heavily the whole time. I have brought more liners and pads then I ever would have had to. I absolutely love having my period only 4 times a year but now its like I'm having a month long period every 3 months. I am considering switching to something else because I don't know if I can keep living with it. If anyone has an explanation for why this is happening please share it with me."	3	May 17, 2015	9	117
76,698	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"I've been dieting with out any help of weight loss meds for a month, and I'm down 7lbs. 197-190lbs Decided I needed help, so I'm trying Belviq for the first time. The 1st pill have me feeling a little funny/high...lol. Will continue taking it if no other really bad side effects start. My goal weight is 160lbs"	1	November 19, 2016	0	57
98,929	Lutera	birth control	"I love this birth control! I've tried several others (Lo Loestrin, etc.), but this product has been remarkably consistent for me with few, if any, side effects. Occasionally if I miss a pill by more than a few hours I might have some spotting, and on the first day I take the pill I sometimes have a slight headache and find myself a little moodier, but honestly, compared to the other products, which have given me acne, mood swings, nausea, and other problems, I would take the few mild symptoms from this product in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!"	10	May 26, 2017	2	98
4,305	Capsaicin	diabetic peripheral neuropathy	"I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I had the feeling of socks crunched up. I used this stuff and I added severe burning! I used it 1 1/2 days and returned it. DON'T BUY! I now have burning feet. It will go away, but what kind of cure is burning feet , not less pain. Also if you get on hands it can cause problems so make sure you wash it off This OTC cream should say SEVERE BURNING FEELING POSSIBLE. I never have pain at night when I sleep. Last night I had burning feeling!THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE BANNED!!!!!!!!!!!!"	1	May 12, 2017	3	101
200,651	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I have been taking Chantix for 4 days now and it works great for quitting smoking, but the side effects are harsh. I get so sick on it and also I get so angry for no reason. I am yelling at everyone. I have also been having problems with the depression. If you have any of these problems then you should see your doctor."	5	November 8, 2009	6	64
37,218	Vyvanse	adhd	"I let my son try this today for the first time. He complained of having a sore throat, didn't eat hardly any of his lunch and then threw up in the car on the way home from school. This is a 6 year old who's only 46 lbs. We also had 2 instances today where he swears he saw something that wasn't there. It's 11:30 at night and he is still up on a school night. I put him to bed 2 and a half hours ago. This is my first experience with a stimulant for his ADHD. No he won't be taking this again tomorrow. After reading all the possible side effects and how common they are I'd rather have a kid bouncing off the walls all day than one who can't go to bed at night and may loose weight when he's already underweight. Never again."	4	October 27, 2016	16	148
71,088	Viberzi	irritable bowel syndrome	"4 months with viberzi and I am really happy . I just feel bad sometimes when I eat too much junk food ,but is nothing compared to before . For me is very helpful no side effects at all just the first days"	9	February 22, 2017	14	43
132,594	Doxepin	insomnia	"Helped me a lot with my insomnia. But gained over 50 pounds in the last 4 months. I have also noticed my hair getting thinner. I will not take this anymore. Going back to the dr."	3	February 2, 2015	36	36
134,640	Ketorolac	pain	"I took three doses in a row and started getting migraine vision then the horrible headaches, but that wasn't all. I kept getting the vision coming and going for days until every trace of that medicine was out of my system. My daughter later told me that was the same medicine that she was given and it gave her terrible headaches too. That will be on my list of allergies from now on."	1	February 1, 2013	20	73
131,345	Finacea	rosacea	"Great results in reducing severe facial disfigurement and maintaining smooth and soft skin. Could not do without it. Now my insurance is harassing my doctor for prior authorization for a product that has been working great for me for over 10 years,"	10	March 18, 2017	8	42
9,535	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I've been on this pill for about a month and a half now and I have had the WORST experience. This is my first time on the pill because I had awful period pains. I was on my period for 2 weeks straight on this pill. I have become an emotional, irritable mess. I've yelled at my boyfriend for the dumbest things and cry at literally EVERYTHING. This pill has made me crazy moody and psycho! And even my sister and boyfriend have noticed a change in my personality. Also, my skin has never been this worse. I've gotten clumps of cystic acne all along my chin, neck, and cheeks. It is SO bad. I am planning on stopping because it is doing nothing for me! I would NOT recommend."	1	April 30, 2016	7	130
136,804	Isotretinoin	acne	"My acne was not terrible but I had it for ages. My chest acne and back acne were very distressing to me. The doctors tried everything before the oral isotretinoin, including the cream and antibiotics.I went on different pills to see if anything would work. Then the dermatologist agreed to let me have isotretinoin tablets. It was the best thing ever!I was on a low dose over a long time (apparently they found this way to be safer and just as effective). My lips and eyes were a little dry but that was seriously the only side effects I had .I am prone to joint pain and did not notice increased occurence of my normal pain. No depression at all! one year later and the effects on my back and chest are still perfect but I get the odd pimple on my face."	10	December 11, 2017	0	143
154,576	Bunavail	opiate dependence	"I was put on Bunavail because of the constipation I was having on the Bup's. I used to take 2mg twice a day...my Doc told me how great this new Bunavail is, yada yada. The first two days of it, I was going thru WD's! My moods were awful, I was clammy but hot, sweating, chills, no appetite. So my Doc tells me to double my dosage, and finally I feel better...no more WD's, but my gosh...the mood swings...I'm like a crazy woman on her period, ready to snap on the next person that irritates me. That's NOT like me, I'm always rainbows and butterflies, and I hate this. While the constipation has gotten better, it's still there. I'd rather have to take laxatives then deal with these mood swings. I'll give it another month until my next appointment"	5	June 19, 2016	9	139
31,046	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Only problem I had was it kept slipping out my vagina,but once it finally stayed inside my vagina,I went too bed,didn't feel itchy nor did I feel any burning sensation inside my vagina.overall great product"	10	January 25, 2017	2	35
41,660	Clonidine	benzodiazepine withdrawal	"I've used clonodine for benzo (Xanax) detox and really all it did was keep my legs from having involuntary "jumps" and helped me get an hour or two worth of sleep at night during the detox.Other than that. It doesn't seem to help much but I still have bottles of it that I keep for sleep,headache prevention and for opiate w/d"	2	October 1, 2016	4	61
110,263	Nexplanon	birth control	"I got the implant put in mid September and had it taken out in February five months later. The insertion was fine in the doctors office and did not hurt at all. Major bruising and tenderness was the only side effect. My doctor told me a few side effects and that most women get used to the implant within 4 months or less and bleeding goes back to normal. However I was on my period from the time I got the implant until the day I got it taken out. It caused me to have horrible mood swings and it made me very short with people. I noticed I got mad at little things and just was moody a lot. No other side effects. My doctor recommended it be taken out because I had not stopped bleeding. A great birth control but just wasn't for my body."	4	February 26, 2016	3	147
48,546	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've only been on alesse for a week but I'm already quitting it... no physical pain or acne or anything like that, but I'm experiencing these horrible mood swings. All the sudden I become extremely irritable or want to cry my eyes out, it's unbearable. Also, I'm hardly ever hungry or full now. The not being hungry thing isn't so bad, but I can literally eat an entire tub of icecream and still not be full. I've definitely gained a little bit of weight."	3	July 30, 2017	2	84
159,152	TriNessa	birth control	"I've been on TriNessa for the past 5 months and I've had nothing but horrible experiences. I started first pill with period and I was ok up until week 1. It was prom and I got extremely nauseous and threw up twice! I felt horrible (uncontrollable nausea, headaches, crazy mood changes, dry mouth) during the first month but I decided to stick with it since the side effects were "normal". Month 2-4 were better; barely any nausea, only slight mood changes, regular light period. Now on month 5, I'm noticing how much I have changed (because it's summer) and how different I've become. I've become depressed; even thinking about crying makes me cry!"	2	August 4, 2012	8	113
201,966	Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin	acne	"I had acne for 5 years, saw many doctors and they all said nothing would help me and I would have acne for the rest of my life. I tried many creams, nothing worked. Then a dermatologist prescribed Duac and after about 3 weeks my skin was 100% clear. She told me to use a very thin layer at night and to use a heavy moisturiser in the morning to protect my skin. She also told me to stay out of the Sun at the time as your skin becomes thinner and more sensitive. Yes, in the beginning my skin was red and dry, but that goes away after a few days. Thats how you know it's working. It's definitely worth a few days of irritated skin knowing you'll have perfect skin after. Duac saved my skin. I'm forever grateful!!"	10	March 13, 2017	23	140
87,465	Naproxen	period pain	"Took two OTC. While it took the edge off the most extreme pain, was still very uncomfortable. I have a very high pain tolerance as I was a professional dancer, and martial artist. What annoys me is that you can't take anymore for 12 hours. Severe pain started coming back after 8 hours. I'd rather go back to my 4-5 Advil every 4 hours than this."	4	April 2, 2016	5	66
201,673	Zoloft	panic disorde	"It was prescribed for anxiety & post traumatic stress. It helped with that in addition to my mood. I am set at 150mg. When I first started off, it was 25mg, the first few days were a challenge. But I got over the hump. Now I'm planning to get off of it. I don't want to be dependant on this medicine too long."	8	October 14, 2013	20	63
78,874	Mefloquine	malaria	"Used this for 7 months in central africa during UN-mission. We were a contingent of 150 soldiers using it. Out of the 150 soldiers using it, only a few experienced some side effects. The good thing is that you only have to take it once a week."	10	August 18, 2017	1	47
135,489	Tamiflu	influenza	"I have flu many times over the last half century, but last year, even after flu vaccine, was the absolute worst. This year symptoms hit me like a ton of bricks on a Friday afternoon: pulse of 120, fever of 102, terrible chills and body aches. I headed straight to a clinic (doc's office was closed) and got a prescription for Tamiflu, which I started immediately. When I awoke the next day my symptoms were much better. I still had the flu, but a mild case."	10	November 17, 2013	26	86
38,477	Pennsaid	osteoarthritis	"I'm 30 yo male, 6 months ago a had surgery on broken navicular (arch of foot) ever since I've had occasional swelling and pain towards the end of the day, I'm very active work outdoors. I take Movic as needed but requested something along the line of a cream for on site relief from my Dr, he gave me some Pennsaid samples. I will be requesting a prescription asap! I get relief in 10 minutes of application ! Hope this helps someone"	9	November 12, 2016	15	82
32,635	Lisinopril	high blood pressure	"Have only been taking Lisinopril for two weeks and while it lowered my blood pressure right away, I couldn't stand the coughing. I'm glad that I knew from research that the coughing was a side effect of the drug. I called my doctor today and she changed me over to Norvasc - I hope it works as well as the Lisinopril did, minus the coughing."	9	June 16, 2009	44	65
79,069	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"This product worked for me so I decided to write a review. Took it after me and my boyfriend went unprotected and he came as he pulled out. There was some cum on the outside of my vagina but we both played it safe and bout plan b. I took it 30 mins after the accident . My last period started on January 12 and ended January 16th so I wasn't ovulating. About a week after taking the pill I bled brownish red for about 4-5 days. Didn't experience any other symptoms besides tender breasts.I was supposed to get my next period on February 12 but just got it today , February 15. About 3 days late! Please don't stress. As long as you take the pill asap and when you're not ovulating you should be totally fine."	10	February 16, 2017	5	138
63,141	Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate	bowel preparation	"I was scheduled for Colonoscopy this morning but had to reschedule. I was prescribed Prepopik for my prep. I have Gastroparesis and read in the med guide that came with the medicine and noticed it said people who have gastric retention should NOT take this prep. I called my doctors office with this info and concern and they assured me I would be fine. I took my first dose of prep medicine at 6 p.m.. Nothing happened at all and I ended up falling asleep. I awoke at 2:30 and had one small regular bowel movement. Took second dose at 3 a.m. and nothing happened!! Called doc at 6 since my check in time was to be at 7 a.m. and explained what happened. Cancelled procedure. At around 10:30 it finally kicked in. If you have Gastroparesis don't take"	4	January 18, 2017	6	139
162,657	Terconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"It is my first duagnozed yeast infection. I went to doctor after one mild and two extremely itchy nights( itch started on Saturday and I saw the doctor on Tuesday). I decided to wait for a few days before using the medication, and although itching was never as bad as night 2 & 3 I decided to try the medication as my quality of life was going down and my days consumed by this matter and I was having a bit of discharge although I had none at the beginning. I started medication exactly one week after I first felt itching. I was prescribed 7 nights of taro terconazole 0.4% and two doses of fluconazole -150 ( one tablet to be taken 14 days later). This combination has worked for me and now 13 days from day 1 of itching I feel completely normal"	7	June 5, 2015	15	144
212,225	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 seven years ago in College. I refused treatment, and my relationship with my husband started to deteriorate. I started Lamictal a year ago and have totally returned to my old self. I am happy, calm, rational and I found the motivation to lose fifty pounds. The only down fall is I kind of miss the ability to process information at a very rapid rate, but I gladly trade it for a great relationship with my husband and child."	10	May 15, 2013	141	84
216,418	Sildenafil	erectile dysfunction	"I have taken many sedatives for years and this finally taken it's toll on my sex life. Noticed it a few months ago, had the talk with my Dr. he gave 100mg of Viagra. Definitely does the trick, I get a little sweaty and can definitely feel my heart race but makes you feel like a man again! My wife will call ahead to make sure "I'm prepared", so I guess she's enjoying this too."	10	March 14, 2015	122	75
72,683	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I would definitely recommend this pill to anyone! I used to have terrible cramps & heavy period, but since I've been on minastrin I spot for 2 days at the most & really don't even need more than a panty liner, also barely any cramping. Take the pill as the directions say & if it makes you sick, TAKE WITH FOOD!!! In the beginning I was literally throwing up every night I was so sick but then I discovered that if I take the pill with dinner I have no side effects. Other types of birth control used to make me super moody & lose my hair but I've had no issues with this one! Although it is expensive because it is brand name, to me it's worth it. You can find discounts online that help if your insurance doesn't cover it"	9	October 9, 2015	3	142
70,495	Doxy 100	prostatitis	"Treated for prostatitis, I was prescribed a 56 capsule, 28 day course. They quickly dealt with the main symptom, very painful urination. Having not noted the warning about exposure to sunlight, I went out in the sun and suffered, firstly, severe itching of the scalp; followed by reddening of the scalp and nose. I stayed out of the sun for the next 27 days."	10	July 6, 2016	5	64
26,694	Sprintec	birth control	"I've been on Sprintec for about seven months. I was originally on Depo Provera shots, which stopped my normally sporadic and horrific periods completely but left me gaining weight dangerously fast and killed my sex drive, completely. Sprintec doesn't seem to have any of the side effects of Depo. My periods are light and on time exactly every 28 days, lasting 3 or four days, tops, my skin is flawless, and although I do have some light mood changes accompanying PMS (which is something over the Depo, which seemed to completely rob me of all emotion), it's so inexpensive, I would and often do highly recommend it."	9	December 14, 2010	19	107
8,586	Zolpidem	insomnia	"I have been taking first Ambien and then Ambien CR for many years. I have had major difficulty in falling asleep and staying asleep. Although both medications work, I cannot function typically the day after. Furthermore, both need to be taken right before bedtime and no sooner. Amnesia and sleepwalking were major issues to the point where my doctor told me to stop taking both. My physician offered Silenor as an alternative. He told me I could take this everyday and although I didn't really need to, no addiction potential for Silenor. Also, none of those nasty side effects like amnesia and sleepwalking. I can remember going to sleep, staying asleep, and waking up without feeling sluggish. Silenor has been good to me."	6	November 17, 2010	9	123
122,226	Venlafaxine	panic disorde	"I found Effexor to be a good medication for my symptoms which were anxiety, panic, slight depression. I forced myself to get off of this medication because all it really does is mask the problem. It took me two tries to get off it. I had been taking 75mg for 5 years, eventually moving up to 150mg."	7	August 5, 2008	31	57
179,131	Olanzapine	borderline personality disorde	"I was given olanzipine for something other than my borderline personality disorder although I've not been told what. I'm on 10mg and I'm unsure whether it's the olanzipine alone, whether it's the venlafaxine I'm on or whether it's the combination of the 2, but when I fall asleep, I'm out cold. I don't turn over or move and can sleep for over a day if I don't set any alarms. But the bad thing is that when I wake up I still feel tired and worn out."	7	May 10, 2017	5	87
78,423	Allegra	allergic rhinitis	"I used to take Seldane (worked great) until they took it off of the market and replaced it with Allegra. 180mg dose of Allegra (NOT Allegra-D) does not provide all day relief if I spend extended time outdoors during allergy season. However, 240mg dose works great. 240mg dose is one 180mg tablet (once daily) at start of day plus one 60mg tablet (12 hour product) before going outside. "	9	June 7, 2011	11	69
75,635	L-methylfolate	depression	"Within just days of my first dose, I could fell a huge, positive difference. My mind and speech were clearer, my anxiety was nearly unrecognizable, and I was just plain happy. I admit that the cost has been somewhat limiting at times. When I have chosen to delay filling a prescription for a week or two, not only can I feel the difference, but my coworkers, family and friends quickly point out the changes. It's an amazing supplement and worth every penny (when I have it to spare). Plan to stay on it from now on!"	9	September 23, 2015	95	96
171,614	Wellbutrin	depression	"My only complaint is that I got the prescription from a GP who started me off on 150 mg which is way too intense a dose to start off with and made me have crazy mood swings. I've done my research and got a new doctor, and there's something called a 75mg pill they're supposed to start you on so you can ease into it. But anyway...I've been on it for 3 months now and my mood has improved significantly. I'm a lot more active than I used to be (I used to be very lethargic and unmotivated) and I'm also a lot more talkative. Definitely saved my life. "	8	October 16, 2011	43	110
206,239	Mesalamine	ulcerative proctitis	"When I first started taking it it didn't have any effect except minor stomach cramping which I wasn't even sure if it was from drug. I stopped taking it but my doctor told me to take once in morning and once at night. I also began taking Lialda which has same ingredients again morning and night two pills. After about a month or two I had a dramatic positive affect. I've tried getting off it but my symptoms return. It is effective for bleeding and liquid stool. I sometimes still feel the need to evacuate without anything there but as long as I consistently take it, I have little if any problems"	10	December 30, 2016	4	112
190,953	Clorazepate	anxiety	"I have been on traxene for about a year and a half. They started me on 7.5mg 2x a day. That helped but was not quite taking care of all of my symptoms. I was a paramedic in N.C. for 17 years and also worked at ground zero in 2001. Was diagnosed with PTSD. I asked my doctor if I could go on a higher dose so he moved me up to 15mg 2x a day and it has worked wonders. I feel like a normal person like I did when I was a child and did have to worry about everything. I am no longer a paramedic. Had to get out of that field because I do believe that is what caused my problems. But I live a happy healthy life now thanks so much to tranxene..."	10	December 6, 2016	24	138
67,802	Plan B	emergency contraception	"I had unprotected sex a few days before my period and took plan b the same day. I was freaking out from reading all these crazy reviews and stories of it not working. It worked for me I'm over 185 lbs and over the "weight limit" for effeftiveness. 2 days after the pill I had severe cramps and threw up, then the next day more cramps and a very heavy clotted period. Then a normal period the next month. Personally it worked for me but I took it the same day."	10	November 14, 2016	5	91
63,810	Sertraline	depression	"I was given this medicine for depression and anxiety. I have experienced no negative side effects in the 6 years that I have taken Sertraline (Zoloft). Compared to others like it, this one has been the best fit for me. Before taking Sertraline, I tried Prozac, but hated feeling nauseated constantly. The only negative thing about this drug is that after a couple years, I notice that I have to go up a dosage because it seems less effective. I will notice my anxiety and depression more so than usual, but it is easily fixed with an increase. I started out at 50-100 mg, shortly being bumped up to 150 mg a day. Now, I am taking 200 mg a day and have been for over a year and a half. Overall good experience."	9	October 11, 2017	13	134
162,437	Loratadine / pseudoephedrine	nasal congestion	"I started this medication 5 days ago due to post nasal drip, phlegm coughs, runny nose... My doctor told me to take 24 hour. As far as side effects: I experienced slight insomnia...a little longer to fall asleep, my head is not quite clear, I feel a little foggy, when I need to concentrate and a little fatigue. No major side effects. The medication has helped but has not completely "cured" me. So overall, it's worked but it's not a miracle."	8	December 26, 2015	5	81
61,950	Citalopram	anxiety and stress	"Celexa helped me immensely with my social anxiety. It completely changed my personality for the better. I finally felt confident and stopped having frequent anxiety and panic attacks. The only downside to taking this drug was that it was a bit too good at reducing my anxiety. I gained a total of 80 pounds in the first two years of taking it. I used to be obsessed with my weight, weighing myself multiple times a day and having anxiety attacks over it. Celexa took away my insecurities, but at a major cost to my physical health. I was on Celexa for 7 years and only decided to try something else because I was having difficulty becoming motivated to lose weight, and found that it was not helping me enough with depression."	8	April 26, 2015	54	131
111,792	Relafen	muscle pain	"I was given this medication after I injured both feet in sparring in my Thai boxing class. After two weeks of slow healing a second doctor gave me this and it sped up healing. Upon returning to class and new injuries it works well."	9	May 19, 2011	29	44
109,755	Nexplanon	birth control	"I have had this thing in my arm for almost a week and i feel like a basket case! I am crying all the time and angry about everything. I feel depression creeping on me. I know not everyone has this same experience but be careful! I have been clinging to the Lord this week. I couldn't imagine how things would be if I didnt know myself well enough and I didnt know Jesus. Needless to say this thing is coming out asap. I was going to give it a month but I don't think i can last that long!"	1	July 26, 2016	5	100
95,466	Otezla	psoriatic arthritis	"I was on the 28 day starter pack made it to the regular dose of 30 mg 2x aday Severe headaches like I have never experienced before, I have had migraines for over 40 years these were worse. MD reduced dose to 30 once a day. Still had some headaches, jaw pain and nausea the side effects have outweighed the good- no real improvement in hands - will stop taking Otezla It also made me extremely moody and angry."	1	December 1, 2015	26	79
108,202	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"Fantastic, I couldn't tolerate 2 pills am and 2 pills pm( some insomnia caused by anxiety) So doc kept me at 2 pills am and 1 pill pm and that works fine. Cravings are gone, not turning to food for comfort, and satisfied with normal food portions, This drug is incredible, wish it was around years ago.word of advice, if it causes insomnia, take the pm dose about 7-8pm rather then right before bed. I do have some minor side effects such as anxiety , headache and stuff, but worth putting up with for a drug as effective as this, If your very overweight and nothing else has helped, Run, don't walk to your doctor and ask him about starting contravene, you'll be glad you did"	10	September 17, 2015	38	126
191,974	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"This was my first pill I have ever tried, and it was by far the worst one. Depression is a silent killer, no sex drive, tired, weight gain. It was not healthy for me, when I quit it I felt much better and became myself again, not worth it."	1	December 24, 2016	9	49
28,842	Lexapro	anxiety	"I have gone through a lot these last 5 months from changing careers and moving and having two deaths in my family. I was having bad crying jags and feeling really down. My anxiety was very high. I have been on this medication for about 4 days now and I feel a sense of peace and all my mind-chatter has left. I know the full dose has not kicked in yet so I'm hoping to feel better and better. I was totally against taking anything but sometimes you just need that extra push. In the beginning I did feel very tired but that has lifted. I feel clear headed and plan to stay on this for a little just to get back to normal."	8	October 19, 2009	18	124
217,543	Clarithromycin	bronchitis	"My ailment wasn't actually bronchitis, but tracheal irritation - it wasn't in my lungs. I started taking it after being exhausted from coughing. I had diarrhea after the first day, because I took the first dose too late after breakfast. Since then, I took it in the middle of breakfast and haven't had any GI symptoms since. My cough and chest showed an almost immediate improvement! What a difference! I have also been limiting my sugar intake (to prevent a yeast infection), eating yogurt every day and taking acidophilus to prevent further bowel irritation. So far so good. I have 4 days left. I noticed a bitter taste in my mouth about 2 days ago. I felt reassured after reading some of the comments here that it is a side effect."	9	January 20, 2014	41	131
208,709	Belsomra	insomnia	"My doctor prescribed for menopausal insomnia, it has helped me tremendously, I am finally sleeping thru the night. Give it a chance, everyone reacts different to medications. For me its great."	10	April 21, 2017	20	31
72,040	Tramadol	restless legs syndrome	"I have dealt with RLS for a number of years. I suffer from insomnia but I would take melatonin, Lunestra, Ambien and they did nothing but aggravate my RLS worse. Nothing like being tired AND agitated because of the constant need to move my legs. I had to have a hysterectomy in April and they sent me home with Tramadol after a week I noticed I had not had an RLS episode for the entire week. I didn't take it one night because I wasn't having any pain from surgery...RLS kicked in. Realized the Tramadol was keeping the RLS at bay. If I don't take it before the RLS kicks in, it's not quite as effective."	9	June 2, 2015	39	116
176,459	Lorazepam	anxiety	"I have social anxiety & knew I'd literally fail out of grad school if I did not do something about my immense fear of public speaking (when my Social Anxiety is at its worst). I'd have a shaky voice, dry mouth, nausea, my heart would race and I would be physically shaking. Knowing those physical side effects would happen just made me more nervous and make it even worse. I take one of these an hour before my presentations now (and only when I have a presentation, like every few weeks, it's not a daily thing!) & it definitely lowers the physical effects so I can get through it, though I still get (way less) nervous. I only get a slight shaky voice, but my heart does not race, no dry mouth, nausea & I don't shake. It was honestly a life saver for me."	10	October 14, 2013	46	145
56,458	Humira	rheumatoid arthritis	"I was against taking this medication until my flare-ups were so bad I was not able to walk or use my arm. I am so grateful for this medication. I just had my 3rd dose (every other week). Other than the extreme pain during the shot and a bit unsettled for about 10 minutes after, I say this medication is a miracle. I am 99.75% pain free ~ the first time in over a year. So far no side effects other than very thirsty. Cutting down on coffee and have increased my water intake. I worry about possible future side effects but not being able to move is not living."	10	May 19, 2012	114	110
106,441	Implanon	birth control	"I had Implanon inserted in June 2015 and currently still have the implant. I have experienced so many body changes that it urged me to look up the side effects. I found all of these posts and can't believe it!!! It all makes sense now! I have gained almost 10 lbs, have less of a sex drive, feel like a crazy person, my hair stopped growing, and worst of all I have my period randomly with spotting alllll..... the time! It's hard to have sex or want to have sex when you're bloated and spotting 3 weeks out of the month! I am over this! I'm getting this out ASAP!!! Thank you ladies!:)"	2	April 20, 2016	12	113
70,687	Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine	hiv infection	"I was born with HIV my birth mother transfer it & had it all my life. Never taken medicine my immune system dropped drastically I got a thrush in my mouth and my skin started to break out really bad. I've been on triumeq for 3 days and I must say I think I'm only taking this medicine with food. Geez the nausea has been tough and a Lil lost of appetite I did have to use antifungals as well due to the thrush but hoping it does gets better. I'm excited for this journey, it's encouraging to read other stories... "	5	June 12, 2017	4	102
129,317	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I got my IUD put in almost 6 months ago. Not going to lie, getting it in was really uncomfortable, however after the first day, the pain got less and less. I'm 22 without kids, so my cervix has never been dilated (this is why it was it hurt more than usual). After the first two months I noticed my skin was breaking out a bit on my back and chest - however I had just come off the pill so i'm not sure if that was what caused it, or if my hormones were just all over the place. The months that followed I stopped getting my period altogether, this has been great! Sometimes I think I can feel pressure inside, where the IUD would be, but I can't be sure. I think the most important is to not to get inside your head. Just listen to you!"	10	September 5, 2015	9	149
41,684	Clonidine	perimenopausal symptoms	"I began with the patch at .1 dose and have been on it d for 6 days and the hot flashes are worse then ever. The only good news is my blood pressure is low ."	1	March 12, 2016	16	36
186,289	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"For all of those who are hesitant to start... don't be. After only one day on Pristiq I became aware of how imbalanced my brain was and how totally irrational my thoughts were. I know it's hard to admit that you need it, but there is no need to suffer so much. I had almost no side effects (it is day 4 now) and I feel much more confident and calm, no more compulsive crying and victimization. They say it gets better after 3 weeks, if that's the case and I already feel great, I can't wait!"	9	May 21, 2012	43	97
12,206	Acanya	acne	"I have been using this product for a week and my skin has been amazing! I would get small zits all over and they have completly gone away and no new zits have come up! No reddness or dryness. I have very oily skin! I recommend this to everyone!"	10	February 1, 2012	14	49
93,213	Vortioxetine	depression	"I'm on day 7. Side effects have been bearable. A bit of nausea and light headedness. The one side effect I'm dealing with the most now is drowsiness but apparently it should all subside in the next week or so. Mood-wise, today, I'm feeling moodless. Neither happy or sad. Kind of a weird feeling but I guess it's better than me crying and feeling anxious so that's a positive thing. Hopefully things get better."	7	October 27, 2015	3	74
39,023	Contrave	weight loss	"I started Contrave daily 3 months ago. Initially, I had a bit of trouble falling asleep and felt mildly light headed and sometimes dizzy and lightheaded when I was getting out of bed or getting up up from a chair. I did not think this new pill was working for me and then,as I hung in and with patience-I began to lose weight. I am happy to report I have now lost 25 lbs. It has been so very long that I have been able to lose this kind of weight. I a very pleased. Just hope CONTRAVE is safer than the last FDA approved diet pill, that caused heart valve damage. Lauren R"	9	July 19, 2017	16	114
3,152	Nitrofurantoin	urinary tract infection	"It says ON THE BOTTLE to take this medicine with food. This is probably why you are experiencing nausea and fatigue. It's a great medicine and a great alternative and preventative if you're like me and suffer from chronic UTI's."	8	January 7, 2017	19	40
46,880	Xenical	obesity	"I've been reading some of the reviews on Xenical and I find some of you complain the drug doesn't work. Let me just clear some stuff up for you. If you aren't a calorie limit diet, you still eat whatever you want and you hardly move a muscle then this drug is NOT for you. This isn't a magic pill that will make you lose weight overnight without any effort, you have to make the effort to exercise a little, moderate your food proportion and set a calorie limit every day. Xenical just absorbs the food's fats but it's YOUR JOB to make sure the fat intake is low so you won't have a bad time in the bathroom. 2 weeks ago I weighed 315 and that was my heaviest weight. Today I'm 293 and I already started my weight loss goal before taking Xenical"	10	January 31, 2016	104	145
142,080	Escitalopram	anxiety	"My son is 8yrs old and has asperger's with an emphasis in anxiety. When the doc prescribed Lexapro at 10mg he had a manic episode, but when decreased to 5mg MY SON SMILED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2YRS! For a mom there is no greater feeling. We have to occationally use an additional anxiety medicine durning periods of intense stress but for maintenance therapy it's great. I only gave it a rating of 7 due to the severe WEIGHT GAIN he has experienced. Good luck to all who suffer"	7	April 4, 2008	47	90
138,232	Zomig-ZMT	migraine	"This product seemed to work really fast but sometimes it wouldn't take care of all the pain from the migraine. Also, I noticed when I do a hard body workout at the gym and if I get a migraine the next day or two, after that workout the medicine made my body ache real bad. My chest, arms, and legs would really hurt from the constricting blood vessels. "	7	March 31, 2010	2	69
216,342	Sildenafil	sexual dysfunction, ssri induced	"Viagra works great. Get a little headache from the blood pressure drop. But it works great better than I thought! My insurance would not pay for it. Brought it overseas very very cheap."	9	February 9, 2017	22	33
14,967	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I recently switched from Junel Fe 1/20 to this birth control (free sample from Gyno) and I'm switching back to Junel Fe 1/20 ASAP. Lo Loestrin Fe has caused me to gain about 10-15 lbs and I've only been on it a month. I constantly feel bloated, hungry, and my breasts felt huge. I have also started losing my hair because of this birth control. It caused me to have horrible mood swings...it was like I was PMSing the entire month I was on it. Please stay clear of this birth control."	1	August 15, 2017	2	92
121,462	Venlafaxine	depression	"If i could i would give this a 0. i was put on Effexor for anxiety, the little depression that i had and i was told by my doctor that it would help with nausea. All was fine for a while, but when i ran out of the pills i would get very violently ill and could barely see straight. Effexor messed with me emotionally, it made me more depressed and had a opposite effect on me. NOW getting off the pills was the worst. it took 6 months from 150mg to 0. brain zaps, could barely walk in a straight line, walls would be moving and feeling sick 24/7. My advise to anyone is take Effexor with caution and just remember your body will become dependent on Effexor."	1	November 10, 2015	22	129
157,131	Differin	acne	"This cream has been amazing for me. At first I wasn't seeing anything good except more spots, and sore skin. My boyfriend said why am I using cream to make me look worse. But I knew you had to stick at it. I got frustrated so I applied peroxide as well which was great to rid the spots fast but meant my skin all flaked off. That was horible at the time but got rid of every scar and blemish. Like a chemical peel I guess. Then 2 months in I really noticed the difference. Now about 4 months in and for about 2 months now I have had skin I had wished for for years. Clear, and no marks and can leave without make up. I honestly wish this was over the counter and don't get why it isn't because it would help so many more people who dont go to the gp"	10	October 16, 2016	25	154
131,771	Effexor XR	generalized anxiety disorde	"Been on Venlifaxine 75 mg a day for a month. It's the first time I've felt normal in 30 years. I tried everything else and it helped but this is perfect. No side effects."	10	January 4, 2016	86	34
109,313	Nexplanon	birth control	"After doing a lot of research and talking to my doctor about my options (she recommended an IUD but after looking into IUD options the pain of insertion didn't seem worth it). I had nexplanon inserted in February of 2016. The insertion was literally painless. I am a big wimp when it comes to shots and needles in my arm and I couldn't feel the numbing shot. I had a large bruise afterward, and my arm was sore for the following week but manageable. Over the following months, I definitely gained weight, but I attribute that to bad eating habits and lack of exercise (lost all the weight pretty quick after resuming a healthy diet). I never experienced any heavy bleeding, just skipped a month between menstrual cycles."	10	January 5, 2017	4	128
83,915	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"This has been the worst pill ever. I have been bleeding for 13 days and it has not stopped yet. I had to go to my obgyn for evaluation and told to stop taking them right away. I start my new pill tri sprintec next I have taking that for seven years and never had a problem with. The only reason y it got switched is because the pharmacy told me it was the generic."	1	October 4, 2017	1	75
203,165	Blisovi 24 Fe	birth control	"I've never taken birth control before and I was given this by my doctor because I have heavy bleeding and menstrual cramps. I only took this pill for 3 weeks and they have been the worst 3 weeks of my life. I've struggled with depression but this pill worsens my depression. I've had panic attacks and my anxiety is almost unbearable. I'm always nauseous and I'm unable to eat and as a result I've lost a ton of weight. As someone that's already very skinny this is not a good side affect. I went from being a pretty active, healthy individual to a depressed always tired and irritable mess. I've been off the pill for about a week and I'm still experiencing symptoms. Hopefully they will go away"	1	June 11, 2017	0	128
228,096	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have had Implanon for about two years. I love the fact that I haven't gained any weight the only problem I do have are the mood swings. I can relate to a lot of the comments that people have left about not feeling yourself and not knowing the source of the horrible anger. My mood swings are making me reconsider this birth control because I feel it's affecting my relationship. I have had times where my period came for 2 1/2 months and really bad cramps. But on the other hand it's a relief not having to take pills everyday or go through the pain of the IUC or IUD"	8	July 25, 2010	6	111
44,788	Nasacort	allergic rhinitis	"I developed terrible seasonal allergies when I hit my 40's. I tried oral meds but most of them aggravated my benign heart arrhythmia. My allergies are so bad in the spring I would end up sleeping upright on the couch and STILL wake up gasping for air - airway totally blocked. My husband did some research and found Nasacort. It's really changed my life - I can enjoy Spring again! I love this product."	10	March 8, 2015	15	74
14,816	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I’ve been on this birth control for a month this week and I thought I liked it up until these last few days. I’ve noticed a lot of mood swings, increased anxiety, and this little part of me wants to say depression but I’m not sure if my increased anxiety is making it worse for me. Enough for me to bring it up to my primary care doctor. For the past few days I’ve been having anxiety about having depression like as if I’m scared to become depressed and I don’t like it AT ALL. I originally started this birth control because I’ve had irregular periods since I had my baby a year and a half ago but unfortunately it’s a huge no for me."	1	October 4, 2017	3	125
150,700	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	urinary tract infection	"I took this antibiotic after trying Cipro, which was too strong for me. After finishing the 4 days I was on them for, my UTI was still present. Some days it was even worse. This antibiotic didn't work to get rid of my infection, even though the doctor claimed my urine in the lab was responsive to it. Not to mention these pills gave me god awful headaches and insomnia. Overall it lessened the burning and stinging and smell, but didn't clear my infection."	3	May 1, 2015	6	84
62,045	Citalopram	anxiety and stress	"I was on this for a little over a year and all it did was make me gain 30 pounds. I started taking it for anxiety and it helped, but then I became very depressed. It also made me crave carbs..hence the 30 lb weight gain. I'm on Cymbalta now and doing SO much better."	3	January 12, 2015	48	55
64,089	Sertraline	panic disorde	"These reviews helped me so much when I first started Zoloft over 5 weeks ago that I wanted to post my experience. After several weeks of increasingly worsening panic attacks at work, I ended up in the hospital. A year ago my psych Dr switched me from cymbalta to a mood stabilizer and things were good until November as stress at work increased. I was depending on too much bromazepam to get through the day. My GP started me on 50 mg of Zoloft and my anxiety was so bad also tremors for 4 weeks I was sure I would have to quit working or cut my hours. But this Monday on week 5 was amazing. I still have some anxiety but I seem to be able to handle it now. It's like I have my confidence back. Good luck!"	10	March 23, 2017	28	140
33,181	Microgestin Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I have been on Microgestin for 3 years now and ever since I got on the pill I have noticed something very strange that was super uncomfortable and uncontrollable, excessive sweating. For the past 3 years, I have tried every type of deodorant, anti-perspirant, and even getting laser in my armpits! Just last night I connected to dots and it all led back to this pill. I have a hormone imbalance and I still have to find another alternative for birth control. With reading the different reviews keep in mind that every woman's body is completely different and all have totally different hormones and ways that your body can react to it. Something to take from my experience: look into better birth controls before deciding on this pill in particular."	3	May 10, 2017	4	130
118,122	Zenatane	acne	"My son started zanatane 5 months ago after trying EVERYTHING else. This is the ONLY thing that has cleared his skin (took almost 5 months) His Dr started him off w/ 20 mg twice a day..now he is taking 60 MG twice a day. To those complaining about side effects...his Dr stated he must take this w/high fat foods...peanuts, peanut butter, bacon, etc.(2 help absorb the med) His 1st 2 blood tests came back a little high so she did not up his dosage. He ate more fat when taking the pills (few scoops pb)& now on higher dose his counts are good. Do not listen 2 scary stories about this med. His Dr said she has been prescribing for 12 yes & NEVER had a bad side effect reported (other than dry skin, lips). Wish he went on this sooner (18 yrsold)"	10	September 25, 2016	12	143
11,234	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium	birth control	"I'm 29 and have been on Safyral for 3 months now for irregular bleeding. I have breast tenderness, bad cramps, acne and I am also very moody! My anxiety level has raised a little and the bleeding is heavier than normal. This is also my first time ever taking the pill. This is my last pack I'm taking."	7	January 19, 2012	1	58
222,061	Fluconazole	tinea versicol	"After nine years with a fungal infection on the skin, I was given 100 MG/week for a month. I already took the last pill of the course, and all it has done so far is turn the spots pink and make them slightly bigger, and some itched more often (although one looks like it's starting to disappear)! But the side effects! Oh, the side effects! After the first pill, I felt extremely dizzy, headachy, and nauseous for an hour after bedtime. The next day, I had little appetite that only recovered that evening. The next two times, I took two Rolaids, which helped with the nausea. That left the headache to contend with all day the day after I took the pill.I took two ibuprofen three times to combat the headaches on the last pill. What a joke!"	5	October 15, 2015	6	138
176,095	Desyrel	depression	"Trazodone felt good at night, and I slept well, but I would be so nauseous the next day that all I could eat was crackers and drink 7up, and I got the poops."	2	February 9, 2013	57	33
738	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"I'm on the third shot of Depo-Provera. I have no more periods but the side effects right now are horrible. I have headaches, my stomach is hurting painfully most of my time. I've been having hot flashes. I did get dizzy yesterday. But I haven't gained any weight, in fact I've lost 5 pounds but my only concern is my stomach pain, it gives me nausea. I never vomit I only feel like it. It's huge cramping, and sometimes bloating."	7	October 17, 2010	2	80
231,400	Trazodone	insomnia	"The secret to successful Trazodone use is to take it at the same time every night. I do 8:30. Then you need to go to bed within an hour for me.... if I don't go to bed relatively soon after taking it the opposite effect sometimes happens. I get a solid sleep. No movement,vivid dreams which I actually look forward to."	8	October 16, 2016	27	61

69,579

Buprenorphine

chronic pain

"Chronic back pain after a motor cycle accident years ago. A couple of months ago started out on 5 mg then 10 then 15 now 20 mg and its not offering much relief at all. Doctor says it should be helping he doesn't believe its not so stalemate."

2

August 21, 2013

44

48

16,518

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"Be careful when you take this! The first time I popped a blue pill, my tongue felt itchy and tingled. I thought nothing of it. Gradually, I had noticed that my reproductive organs were acting up, but I thought it would just go away. It got to the point where they were so sore, I couldn't use tampons without being in constant pain. (Not to mention I had a strange clear discharge that would soak through the tampon leaking through my pants and staining the chair at work... That was fun. My gyno didn't know what it was, which was comforting.) 3 months into it and with the mentality that everything would just go away with continued use, I broke into hives everywhere on my body: inside my ears, all over my tongue, everywhere you can think of."

6

January 11, 2016

4

138

192,206

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I wouldn't normally give feedback but I think it's really important for women to know the possible side effects. I was on Yaz for 6 months and I started to get chest (heart) pain. The chest pain became more frequent and severe, so I went to my Doctor to get their opinion. My Doctor said there is a chance that the Pill (especially Yaz, because of the hormones it uses) can cause clotting of the blood, which can then lodge in various places in the body. I was told to go to Emergency if my leg started to swell, which it did. The pain went away gradually after I stopped Yaz, but I really believe it would've been a serious problem if I kept taking it. Please be careful when taking it, you're better not to take it if you have these symptoms."

1

February 18, 2016

7

143

108,180

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"I have been on Xulane for 1 year and 3 months. I love it. I have tried the pill,Nuva ring and Mirena and had terrible problems. After my miscarriage March of 2014 I knew it was time to try something new. I had got pregnant on the pill 5 years ago and pregnant with Mirena 3 years ago. The patch is amazing. I do get headaches if I'm late to change or if my period goes longer but that's normal. I'm pleased at how effective it is. My husband and I havnt used condoms or any backup since I got the patch over a year ago and no pregnancy! It's awesome!!!!!"

10

May 11, 2015

5

111

192,659

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

premenstrual dysphoric disorde

"I've been on Gianvi for five months now to treat PMDD. The first 3 months I was on Gianvi and I loved it. My only complaint was that I retained water really easily, but besides that I was not as emotional as before. Then my pharmacy switched me to the new generic, Loryna. It made me extremely emotional and I freaked out about everything. So I switched back to Gianvi and feel SO much better. The weird thing is, since switching back the side effects are the opposite of when I was on Gianvi before. My face has been breaking out a bit, I'm "dry", and I have absolutely NO appetite. I'm just thankful I've been back to my "normal" self emotionally while taking Gianvi again."

9

November 23, 2011

4

126

48,416

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I got on birth control for my horrible cramps and to prevent getting pregnant. I have had mostly ups but some downs using this birth control. you must make sure to take it everyday around the same time because it does effect you when you are supposed to get your period. Also, I have major mood swings now, depression, and gained weight with taking this. It does help majorly with my cramps and how much I was bleeding"

6

November 6, 2017

0

78

219,210

Ortho Cyclen

birth control

"I have been using this birth control for 4 months now, I didn't have any side affects with this pill. My period is lighter and with inactive pills my period start after 3 pills. Before this birth control my doctor gave me a less estrogen birth control and that was my first birth control and I bleed it non stop for a month, I did not want to continue so my doctor recommend to try birth control with mid level estrogen it ortho cyclen and I highly recommend it."

10

November 15, 2016

4

89

82,494

Liraglutide

diabetes, type 2

"I've been on Victoza going on 3 weeks now. I have to make my self eat. The only thing is I don't want to dehydrate so make sure you drink when you are on it. But overall I love it and have lost about 8 lbs..But I feel weak."

10

August 31, 2011

8

49

217,117

Oxcarbazepine

bipolar disorde

"I was on this medication for 8 years. They wanted me to get to 1200 mgs, but I couldn't function past 300, so that's where I've been and I take it at night. I've run out several times and have experienced zero side effects. My sodium gets dangerously low and I have to increase my salt intake. I thought I was all better and stopped taking it several months ago. I've been feeling suicidal and have been on manic spending benders and couldn't figure out what was wrong. Then I realized I shouldn't have taken myself off the medication. I'm also going to see a psychologist. I don't like psychiatrists because they always try to pawn off the latest medication marketed to them with perks."

8

September 29, 2014

34

125

74,234

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've only been on Loestrin for 2 days.The first day I had a terrible headache and had to call out of work due to stomach pain and lethargy [although I often feel stomach pain when I have a heavy period]. Last night I woke up at 2am in severe pain- I felt extremely nauseous, felt as if I needed to vomit and cry but I could not cry. I felt extremely nervous and sick. I'm not even going to bother taking my third pill tonight. I've taken Yazmin and Ortho Tri before and I never experienced such physical side effects. I'm going to call my doctor in the morning."

2

December 17, 2010

4

109

37,065

Librium

alcohol withdrawal

"Observer: My boyfriend has drank for over 25 years...morning to night brandy whisky....enlarged liver, bloated belly, sickness, malnutrition, bleeding from ulcerated stomach, bowel cancer..but is recovered . He IS on Librium now 120 mg a day. 3rd day in snoozing peacefully. No sickness this time, not a noticeable shake, eating fine and a tonic water. I snooze peacefully now because WE want to live. "

8

March 19, 2012

77

65

49,755

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I have been on Seasonique since grade 10 of high school because my periods were very irregular. For the first year and a half it worked perfectly with no side effects whatsoever. But now every third month of the pack, I spot heavily the whole time. I have brought more liners and pads then I ever would have had to. I absolutely love having my period only 4 times a year but now its like I'm having a month long period every 3 months. I am considering switching to something else because I don't know if I can keep living with it. If anyone has an explanation for why this is happening please share it with me."

3

May 17, 2015

9

117

76,698

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"I've been dieting with out any help of weight loss meds for a month, and I'm down 7lbs. 197-190lbs Decided I needed help, so I'm trying Belviq for the first time. The 1st pill have me feeling a little funny/high...lol. Will continue taking it if no other really bad side effects start. My goal weight is 160lbs"

1

November 19, 2016

0

57

98,929

Lutera

birth control

"I love this birth control! I've tried several others (Lo Loestrin, etc.), but this product has been remarkably consistent for me with few, if any, side effects. Occasionally if I miss a pill by more than a few hours I might have some spotting, and on the first day I take the pill I sometimes have a slight headache and find myself a little moodier, but honestly, compared to the other products, which have given me acne, mood swings, nausea, and other problems, I would take the few mild symptoms from this product in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!"

10

May 26, 2017

2

98

4,305

Capsaicin

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

"I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I had the feeling of socks crunched up. I used this stuff and I added severe burning! I used it 1 1/2 days and returned it. DON'T BUY! I now have burning feet. It will go away, but what kind of cure is burning feet , not less pain. Also if you get on hands it can cause problems so make sure you wash it off This OTC cream should say SEVERE BURNING FEELING POSSIBLE. I never have pain at night when I sleep. Last night I had burning feeling!THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE BANNED!!!!!!!!!!!!"

1

May 12, 2017

3

101

200,651

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I have been taking Chantix for 4 days now and it works great for quitting smoking, but the side effects are harsh. I get so sick on it and also I get so angry for no reason. I am yelling at everyone. I have also been having problems with the depression. If you have any of these problems then you should see your doctor."

5

November 8, 2009

6

64

37,218

Vyvanse

adhd

"I let my son try this today for the first time. He complained of having a sore throat, didn't eat hardly any of his lunch and then threw up in the car on the way home from school. This is a 6 year old who's only 46 lbs. We also had 2 instances today where he swears he saw something that wasn't there. It's 11:30 at night and he is still up on a school night. I put him to bed 2 and a half hours ago. This is my first experience with a stimulant for his ADHD. No he won't be taking this again tomorrow. After reading all the possible side effects and how common they are I'd rather have a kid bouncing off the walls all day than one who can't go to bed at night and may loose weight when he's already underweight. Never again."

4

October 27, 2016

16

148

71,088

Viberzi

irritable bowel syndrome

"4 months with viberzi and I am really happy . I just feel bad sometimes when I eat too much junk food ,but is nothing compared to before . For me is very helpful no side effects at all just the first days"

9

February 22, 2017

14

43

132,594

Doxepin

insomnia

"Helped me a lot with my insomnia. But gained over 50 pounds in the last 4 months. I have also noticed my hair getting thinner. I will not take this anymore. Going back to the dr."

3

February 2, 2015

36

134,640

Ketorolac

pain

"I took three doses in a row and started getting migraine vision then the horrible headaches, but that wasn't all. I kept getting the vision coming and going for days until every trace of that medicine was out of my system. My daughter later told me that was the same medicine that she was given and it gave her terrible headaches too. That will be on my list of allergies from now on."

1

February 1, 2013

20

73

131,345

Finacea

rosacea

"Great results in reducing severe facial disfigurement and maintaining smooth and soft skin. Could not do without it. Now my insurance is harassing my doctor for prior authorization for a product that has been working great for me for over 10 years,"

10

March 18, 2017

8

42

9,535

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I've been on this pill for about a month and a half now and I have had the WORST experience. This is my first time on the pill because I had awful period pains. I was on my period for 2 weeks straight on this pill. I have become an emotional, irritable mess. I've yelled at my boyfriend for the dumbest things and cry at literally EVERYTHING. This pill has made me crazy moody and psycho! And even my sister and boyfriend have noticed a change in my personality. Also, my skin has never been this worse. I've gotten clumps of cystic acne all along my chin, neck, and cheeks. It is SO bad. I am planning on stopping because it is doing nothing for me! I would NOT recommend."

1

April 30, 2016

7

130

136,804

Isotretinoin

acne

"My acne was not terrible but I had it for ages. My chest acne and back acne were very distressing to me. The doctors tried everything before the oral isotretinoin, including the cream and antibiotics.I went on different pills to see if anything would work. Then the dermatologist agreed to let me have isotretinoin tablets. It was the best thing ever!I was on a low dose over a long time (apparently they found this way to be safer and just as effective). My lips and eyes were a little dry but that was seriously the only side effects I had .I am prone to joint pain and did not notice increased occurence of my normal pain. No depression at all! one year later and the effects on my back and chest are still perfect but I get the odd pimple on my face."

10

December 11, 2017

0

143

154,576

Bunavail

opiate dependence

"I was put on Bunavail because of the constipation I was having on the Bup's. I used to take 2mg twice a day...my Doc told me how great this new Bunavail is, yada yada. The first two days of it, I was going thru WD's! My moods were awful, I was clammy but hot, sweating, chills, no appetite. So my Doc tells me to double my dosage, and finally I feel better...no more WD's, but my gosh...the mood swings...I'm like a crazy woman on her period, ready to snap on the next person that irritates me. That's NOT like me, I'm always rainbows and butterflies, and I hate this. While the constipation has gotten better, it's still there. I'd rather have to take laxatives then deal with these mood swings. I'll give it another month until my next appointment"

5

June 19, 2016

9

139

31,046

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Only problem I had was it kept slipping out my vagina,but once it finally stayed inside my vagina,I went too bed,didn't feel itchy nor did I feel any burning sensation inside my vagina.overall great product"

10

January 25, 2017

2

35

41,660

Clonidine

benzodiazepine withdrawal

"I've used clonodine for benzo (Xanax) detox and really all it did was keep my legs from having involuntary "jumps" and helped me get an hour or two worth of sleep at night during the detox.Other than that. It doesn't seem to help much but I still have bottles of it that I keep for sleep,headache prevention and for opiate w/d"

2

October 1, 2016

4

61

110,263

Nexplanon

birth control

"I got the implant put in mid September and had it taken out in February five months later. The insertion was fine in the doctors office and did not hurt at all. Major bruising and tenderness was the only side effect. My doctor told me a few side effects and that most women get used to the implant within 4 months or less and bleeding goes back to normal. However I was on my period from the time I got the implant until the day I got it taken out. It caused me to have horrible mood swings and it made me very short with people. I noticed I got mad at little things and just was moody a lot. No other side effects. My doctor recommended it be taken out because I had not stopped bleeding. A great birth control but just wasn't for my body."

4

February 26, 2016

3

147

48,546

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've only been on alesse for a week but I'm already quitting it... no physical pain or acne or anything like that, but I'm experiencing these horrible mood swings. All the sudden I become extremely irritable or want to cry my eyes out, it's unbearable. Also, I'm hardly ever hungry or full now. The not being hungry thing isn't so bad, but I can literally eat an entire tub of icecream and still not be full. I've definitely gained a little bit of weight."

3

July 30, 2017

2

84

159,152

TriNessa

birth control

"I've been on TriNessa for the past 5 months and I've had nothing but horrible experiences. I started first pill with period and I was ok up until week 1. It was prom and I got extremely nauseous and threw up twice! I felt horrible (uncontrollable nausea, headaches, crazy mood changes, dry mouth) during the first month but I decided to stick with it since the side effects were "normal". Month 2-4 were better; barely any nausea, only slight mood changes, regular light period. Now on month 5, I'm noticing how much I have changed (because it's summer) and how different I've become. I've become depressed; even thinking about crying makes me cry!"

2

August 4, 2012

8

113

201,966

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

acne

"I had acne for 5 years, saw many doctors and they all said nothing would help me and I would have acne for the rest of my life. I tried many creams, nothing worked. Then a dermatologist prescribed Duac and after about 3 weeks my skin was 100% clear. She told me to use a very thin layer at night and to use a heavy moisturiser in the morning to protect my skin. She also told me to stay out of the Sun at the time as your skin becomes thinner and more sensitive. Yes, in the beginning my skin was red and dry, but that goes away after a few days. Thats how you know it's working. It's definitely worth a few days of irritated skin knowing you'll have perfect skin after. Duac saved my skin. I'm forever grateful!!"

10

March 13, 2017

23

140

87,465

Naproxen

period pain

"Took two OTC. While it took the edge off the most extreme pain, was still very uncomfortable. I have a very high pain tolerance as I was a professional dancer, and martial artist. What annoys me is that you can't take anymore for 12 hours. Severe pain started coming back after 8 hours. I'd rather go back to my 4-5 Advil every 4 hours than this."

4

April 2, 2016

5

66

201,673

Zoloft

panic disorde

"It was prescribed for anxiety & post traumatic stress. It helped with that in addition to my mood. I am set at 150mg. When I first started off, it was 25mg, the first few days were a challenge. But I got over the hump. Now I'm planning to get off of it. I don't want to be dependant on this medicine too long."

8

October 14, 2013

20

63

78,874

Mefloquine

malaria

"Used this for 7 months in central africa during UN-mission. We were a contingent of 150 soldiers using it. Out of the 150 soldiers using it, only a few experienced some side effects. The good thing is that you only have to take it once a week."

10

August 18, 2017

1

47

135,489

Tamiflu

influenza

"I have flu many times over the last half century, but last year, even after flu vaccine, was the absolute worst. This year symptoms hit me like a ton of bricks on a Friday afternoon: pulse of 120, fever of 102, terrible chills and body aches. I headed straight to a clinic (doc's office was closed) and got a prescription for Tamiflu, which I started immediately. When I awoke the next day my symptoms were much better. I still had the flu, but a mild case."

10

November 17, 2013

26

86

38,477

Pennsaid

osteoarthritis

"I'm 30 yo male, 6 months ago a had surgery on broken navicular (arch of foot) ever since I've had occasional swelling and pain towards the end of the day, I'm very active work outdoors. I take Movic as needed but requested something along the line of a cream for on site relief from my Dr, he gave me some Pennsaid samples. I will be requesting a prescription asap! I get relief in 10 minutes of application ! Hope this helps someone"

9

November 12, 2016

15

82

32,635

Lisinopril

high blood pressure

"Have only been taking Lisinopril for two weeks and while it lowered my blood pressure right away, I couldn't stand the coughing. I'm glad that I knew from research that the coughing was a side effect of the drug. I called my doctor today and she changed me over to Norvasc - I hope it works as well as the Lisinopril did, minus the coughing."

9

June 16, 2009

44

65

79,069

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"This product worked for me so I decided to write a review. Took it after me and my boyfriend went unprotected and he came as he pulled out. There was some cum on the outside of my vagina but we both played it safe and bout plan b. I took it 30 mins after the accident . My last period started on January 12 and ended January 16th so I wasn't ovulating. About a week after taking the pill I bled brownish red for about 4-5 days. Didn't experience any other symptoms besides tender breasts.I was supposed to get my next period on February 12 but just got it today , February 15. About 3 days late! Please don't stress. As long as you take the pill asap and when you're not ovulating you should be totally fine."

10

February 16, 2017

5

138

63,141

Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

bowel preparation

"I was scheduled for Colonoscopy this morning but had to reschedule. I was prescribed Prepopik for my prep. I have Gastroparesis and read in the med guide that came with the medicine and noticed it said people who have gastric retention should NOT take this prep. I called my doctors office with this info and concern and they assured me I would be fine. I took my first dose of prep medicine at 6 p.m.. Nothing happened at all and I ended up falling asleep. I awoke at 2:30 and had one small regular bowel movement. Took second dose at 3 a.m. and nothing happened!! Called doc at 6 since my check in time was to be at 7 a.m. and explained what happened. Cancelled procedure. At around 10:30 it finally kicked in. If you have Gastroparesis don't take"

4

January 18, 2017

6

139

162,657

Terconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"It is my first duagnozed yeast infection. I went to doctor after one mild and two extremely itchy nights( itch started on Saturday and I saw the doctor on Tuesday). I decided to wait for a few days before using the medication, and although itching was never as bad as night 2 & 3 I decided to try the medication as my quality of life was going down and my days consumed by this matter and I was having a bit of discharge although I had none at the beginning. I started medication exactly one week after I first felt itching. I was prescribed 7 nights of taro terconazole 0.4% and two doses of fluconazole -150 ( one tablet to be taken 14 days later). This combination has worked for me and now 13 days from day 1 of itching I feel completely normal"

7

June 5, 2015

15

144

212,225

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 seven years ago in College. I refused treatment, and my relationship with my husband started to deteriorate. I started Lamictal a year ago and have totally returned to my old self. I am happy, calm, rational and I found the motivation to lose fifty pounds. The only down fall is I kind of miss the ability to process information at a very rapid rate, but I gladly trade it for a great relationship with my husband and child."

10

May 15, 2013

141

84

216,418

Sildenafil

erectile dysfunction

"I have taken many sedatives for years and this finally taken it's toll on my sex life. Noticed it a few months ago, had the talk with my Dr. he gave 100mg of Viagra. Definitely does the trick, I get a little sweaty and can definitely feel my heart race but makes you feel like a man again! My wife will call ahead to make sure "I'm prepared", so I guess she's enjoying this too."

10

March 14, 2015

122

75

72,683

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I would definitely recommend this pill to anyone! I used to have terrible cramps & heavy period, but since I've been on minastrin I spot for 2 days at the most & really don't even need more than a panty liner, also barely any cramping. Take the pill as the directions say & if it makes you sick, TAKE WITH FOOD!!! In the beginning I was literally throwing up every night I was so sick but then I discovered that if I take the pill with dinner I have no side effects. Other types of birth control used to make me super moody & lose my hair but I've had no issues with this one! Although it is expensive because it is brand name, to me it's worth it. You can find discounts online that help if your insurance doesn't cover it"

9

October 9, 2015

3

142

70,495

Doxy 100

prostatitis

"Treated for prostatitis, I was prescribed a 56 capsule, 28 day course. They quickly dealt with the main symptom, very painful urination. Having not noted the warning about exposure to sunlight, I went out in the sun and suffered, firstly, severe itching of the scalp; followed by reddening of the scalp and nose. I stayed out of the sun for the next 27 days."

10

July 6, 2016

5

64

26,694

Sprintec

birth control

"I've been on Sprintec for about seven months. I was originally on Depo Provera shots, which stopped my normally sporadic and horrific periods completely but left me gaining weight dangerously fast and killed my sex drive, completely. Sprintec doesn't seem to have any of the side effects of Depo. My periods are light and on time exactly every 28 days, lasting 3 or four days, tops, my skin is flawless, and although I do have some light mood changes accompanying PMS (which is something over the Depo, which seemed to completely rob me of all emotion), it's so inexpensive, I would and often do highly recommend it."

9

December 14, 2010

19

107

8,586

Zolpidem

insomnia

"I have been taking first Ambien and then Ambien CR for many years. I have had major difficulty in falling asleep and staying asleep. Although both medications work, I cannot function typically the day after. Furthermore, both need to be taken right before bedtime and no sooner. Amnesia and sleepwalking were major issues to the point where my doctor told me to stop taking both. My physician offered Silenor as an alternative. He told me I could take this everyday and although I didn't really need to, no addiction potential for Silenor. Also, none of those nasty side effects like amnesia and sleepwalking. I can remember going to sleep, staying asleep, and waking up without feeling sluggish. Silenor has been good to me."

6

November 17, 2010

9

123

122,226

Venlafaxine

panic disorde

"I found Effexor to be a good medication for my symptoms which were anxiety, panic, slight depression. I forced myself to get off of this medication because all it really does is mask the problem. It took me two tries to get off it. I had been taking 75mg for 5 years, eventually moving up to 150mg."

7

August 5, 2008

31

57

179,131

Olanzapine

borderline personality disorde

"I was given olanzipine for something other than my borderline personality disorder although I've not been told what. I'm on 10mg and I'm unsure whether it's the olanzipine alone, whether it's the venlafaxine I'm on or whether it's the combination of the 2, but when I fall asleep, I'm out cold. I don't turn over or move and can sleep for over a day if I don't set any alarms. But the bad thing is that when I wake up I still feel tired and worn out."

7

May 10, 2017

5

87

78,423

Allegra

allergic rhinitis

"I used to take Seldane (worked great) until they took it off of the market and replaced it with Allegra. 180mg dose of Allegra (NOT Allegra-D) does not provide all day relief if I spend extended time outdoors during allergy season. However, 240mg dose works great. 240mg dose is one 180mg tablet (once daily) at start of day plus one 60mg tablet (12 hour product) before going outside. "

9

June 7, 2011

11

69

75,635

L-methylfolate

depression

"Within just days of my first dose, I could fell a huge, positive difference. My mind and speech were clearer, my anxiety was nearly unrecognizable, and I was just plain happy. I admit that the cost has been somewhat limiting at times. When I have chosen to delay filling a prescription for a week or two, not only can I feel the difference, but my coworkers, family and friends quickly point out the changes. It's an amazing supplement and worth every penny (when I have it to spare). Plan to stay on it from now on!"

9

September 23, 2015

95

96

171,614

Wellbutrin

depression

"My only complaint is that I got the prescription from a GP who started me off on 150 mg which is way too intense a dose to start off with and made me have crazy mood swings. I've done my research and got a new doctor, and there's something called a 75mg pill they're supposed to start you on so you can ease into it. But anyway...I've been on it for 3 months now and my mood has improved significantly. I'm a lot more active than I used to be (I used to be very lethargic and unmotivated) and I'm also a lot more talkative. Definitely saved my life. "

8

October 16, 2011

43

110

206,239

Mesalamine

ulcerative proctitis

"When I first started taking it it didn't have any effect except minor stomach cramping which I wasn't even sure if it was from drug. I stopped taking it but my doctor told me to take once in morning and once at night. I also began taking Lialda which has same ingredients again morning and night two pills. After about a month or two I had a dramatic positive affect. I've tried getting off it but my symptoms return. It is effective for bleeding and liquid stool. I sometimes still feel the need to evacuate without anything there but as long as I consistently take it, I have little if any problems"

10

December 30, 2016

4

112

190,953

Clorazepate

anxiety

"I have been on traxene for about a year and a half. They started me on 7.5mg 2x a day. That helped but was not quite taking care of all of my symptoms. I was a paramedic in N.C. for 17 years and also worked at ground zero in 2001. Was diagnosed with PTSD. I asked my doctor if I could go on a higher dose so he moved me up to 15mg 2x a day and it has worked wonders. I feel like a normal person like I did when I was a child and did have to worry about everything. I am no longer a paramedic. Had to get out of that field because I do believe that is what caused my problems. But I live a happy healthy life now thanks so much to tranxene..."

10

December 6, 2016

24

138

67,802

Plan B

emergency contraception

"I had unprotected sex a few days before my period and took plan b the same day. I was freaking out from reading all these crazy reviews and stories of it not working. It worked for me I'm over 185 lbs and over the "weight limit" for effeftiveness. 2 days after the pill I had severe cramps and threw up, then the next day more cramps and a very heavy clotted period. Then a normal period the next month. Personally it worked for me but I took it the same day."

10

November 14, 2016

5

91

63,810

Sertraline

depression

"I was given this medicine for depression and anxiety. I have experienced no negative side effects in the 6 years that I have taken Sertraline (Zoloft). Compared to others like it, this one has been the best fit for me. Before taking Sertraline, I tried Prozac, but hated feeling nauseated constantly. The only negative thing about this drug is that after a couple years, I notice that I have to go up a dosage because it seems less effective. I will notice my anxiety and depression more so than usual, but it is easily fixed with an increase. I started out at 50-100 mg, shortly being bumped up to 150 mg a day. Now, I am taking 200 mg a day and have been for over a year and a half. Overall good experience."

9

October 11, 2017

13

134

162,437

Loratadine / pseudoephedrine

nasal congestion

"I started this medication 5 days ago due to post nasal drip, phlegm coughs, runny nose... My doctor told me to take 24 hour. As far as side effects: I experienced slight insomnia...a little longer to fall asleep, my head is not quite clear, I feel a little foggy, when I need to concentrate and a little fatigue. No major side effects. The medication has helped but has not completely "cured" me. So overall, it's worked but it's not a miracle."

8

December 26, 2015

5

81

61,950

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"Celexa helped me immensely with my social anxiety. It completely changed my personality for the better. I finally felt confident and stopped having frequent anxiety and panic attacks. The only downside to taking this drug was that it was a bit too good at reducing my anxiety. I gained a total of 80 pounds in the first two years of taking it. I used to be obsessed with my weight, weighing myself multiple times a day and having anxiety attacks over it. Celexa took away my insecurities, but at a major cost to my physical health. I was on Celexa for 7 years and only decided to try something else because I was having difficulty becoming motivated to lose weight, and found that it was not helping me enough with depression."

8

April 26, 2015

54

131

111,792

Relafen

muscle pain

"I was given this medication after I injured both feet in sparring in my Thai boxing class. After two weeks of slow healing a second doctor gave me this and it sped up healing. Upon returning to class and new injuries it works well."

9

May 19, 2011

29

44

109,755

Nexplanon

birth control

"I have had this thing in my arm for almost a week and i feel like a basket case! I am crying all the time and angry about everything. I feel depression creeping on me. I know not everyone has this same experience but be careful! I have been clinging to the Lord this week. I couldn't imagine how things would be if I didnt know myself well enough and I didnt know Jesus. Needless to say this thing is coming out asap. I was going to give it a month but I don't think i can last that long!"

1

July 26, 2016

5

100

95,466

Otezla

psoriatic arthritis

"I was on the 28 day starter pack made it to the regular dose of 30 mg 2x aday Severe headaches like I have never experienced before, I have had migraines for over 40 years these were worse. MD reduced dose to 30 once a day. Still had some headaches, jaw pain and nausea the side effects have outweighed the good- no real improvement in hands - will stop taking Otezla It also made me extremely moody and angry."

1

December 1, 2015

26

79

108,202

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"Fantastic, I couldn't tolerate 2 pills am and 2 pills pm( some insomnia caused by anxiety) So doc kept me at 2 pills am and 1 pill pm and that works fine. Cravings are gone, not turning to food for comfort, and satisfied with normal food portions, This drug is incredible, wish it was around years ago.word of advice, if it causes insomnia, take the pm dose about 7-8pm rather then right before bed. I do have some minor side effects such as anxiety , headache and stuff, but worth putting up with for a drug as effective as this, If your very overweight and nothing else has helped, Run, don't walk to your doctor and ask him about starting contravene, you'll be glad you did"

10

September 17, 2015

38

126

191,974

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"This was my first pill I have ever tried, and it was by far the worst one. Depression is a silent killer, no sex drive, tired, weight gain. It was not healthy for me, when I quit it I felt much better and became myself again, not worth it."

1

December 24, 2016

9

49

28,842

Lexapro

anxiety

"I have gone through a lot these last 5 months from changing careers and moving and having two deaths in my family. I was having bad crying jags and feeling really down. My anxiety was very high. I have been on this medication for about 4 days now and I feel a sense of peace and all my mind-chatter has left. I know the full dose has not kicked in yet so I'm hoping to feel better and better. I was totally against taking anything but sometimes you just need that extra push. In the beginning I did feel very tired but that has lifted. I feel clear headed and plan to stay on this for a little just to get back to normal."

8

October 19, 2009

18

124

217,543

Clarithromycin

bronchitis

"My ailment wasn't actually bronchitis, but tracheal irritation - it wasn't in my lungs. I started taking it after being exhausted from coughing. I had diarrhea after the first day, because I took the first dose too late after breakfast. Since then, I took it in the middle of breakfast and haven't had any GI symptoms since. My cough and chest showed an almost immediate improvement! What a difference! I have also been limiting my sugar intake (to prevent a yeast infection), eating yogurt every day and taking acidophilus to prevent further bowel irritation. So far so good. I have 4 days left. I noticed a bitter taste in my mouth about 2 days ago. I felt reassured after reading some of the comments here that it is a side effect."

9

January 20, 2014

41

131

208,709

Belsomra

insomnia

"My doctor prescribed for menopausal insomnia, it has helped me tremendously, I am finally sleeping thru the night. Give it a chance, everyone reacts different to medications. For me its great."

10

April 21, 2017

20

31

72,040

Tramadol

restless legs syndrome

"I have dealt with RLS for a number of years. I suffer from insomnia but I would take melatonin, Lunestra, Ambien and they did nothing but aggravate my RLS worse. Nothing like being tired AND agitated because of the constant need to move my legs. I had to have a hysterectomy in April and they sent me home with Tramadol after a week I noticed I had not had an RLS episode for the entire week. I didn't take it one night because I wasn't having any pain from surgery...RLS kicked in. Realized the Tramadol was keeping the RLS at bay. If I don't take it before the RLS kicks in, it's not quite as effective."

9

June 2, 2015

39

116

176,459

Lorazepam

anxiety

"I have social anxiety & knew I'd literally fail out of grad school if I did not do something about my immense fear of public speaking (when my Social Anxiety is at its worst). I'd have a shaky voice, dry mouth, nausea, my heart would race and I would be physically shaking. Knowing those physical side effects would happen just made me more nervous and make it even worse. I take one of these an hour before my presentations now (and only when I have a presentation, like every few weeks, it's not a daily thing!) & it *definitely* lowers the physical effects so I can get through it, though I still get (way less) nervous. I only get a slight shaky voice, but my heart does not race, no dry mouth, nausea & I don't shake. It was honestly a life saver for me."

10

October 14, 2013

46

145

56,458

Humira

rheumatoid arthritis

"I was against taking this medication until my flare-ups were so bad I was not able to walk or use my arm. I am so grateful for this medication. I just had my 3rd dose (every other week). Other than the extreme pain during the shot and a bit unsettled for about 10 minutes after, I say this medication is a miracle. I am 99.75% pain free ~ the first time in over a year. So far no side effects other than very thirsty. Cutting down on coffee and have increased my water intake. I worry about possible future side effects but not being able to move is not living."

10

May 19, 2012

114

110

106,441

Implanon

birth control

"I had Implanon inserted in June 2015 and currently still have the implant. I have experienced so many body changes that it urged me to look up the side effects. I found all of these posts and can't believe it!!! It all makes sense now! I have gained almost 10 lbs, have less of a sex drive, feel like a crazy person, my hair stopped growing, and worst of all I have my period randomly with spotting alllll..... the time! It's hard to have sex or want to have sex when you're bloated and spotting 3 weeks out of the month! I am over this! I'm getting this out ASAP!!! Thank you ladies!:)"

2

April 20, 2016

12

113

70,687

Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine

hiv infection

"I was born with HIV my birth mother transfer it & had it all my life. Never taken medicine my immune system dropped drastically I got a thrush in my mouth and my skin started to break out really bad. I've been on triumeq for 3 days and I must say I think I'm only taking this medicine with food. Geez the nausea has been tough and a Lil lost of appetite I did have to use antifungals as well due to the thrush but hoping it does gets better. I'm excited for this journey, it's encouraging to read other stories... "

5

June 12, 2017

4

102

129,317

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I got my IUD put in almost 6 months ago. Not going to lie, getting it in was really uncomfortable, however after the first day, the pain got less and less. I'm 22 without kids, so my cervix has never been dilated (this is why it was it hurt more than usual). After the first two months I noticed my skin was breaking out a bit on my back and chest - however I had just come off the pill so i'm not sure if that was what caused it, or if my hormones were just all over the place. The months that followed I stopped getting my period altogether, this has been great! Sometimes I think I can feel pressure inside, where the IUD would be, but I can't be sure. I think the most important is to not to get inside your head. Just listen to you!"

10

September 5, 2015

9

149

41,684

Clonidine

perimenopausal symptoms

"I began with the patch at .1 dose and have been on it d for 6 days and the hot flashes are worse then ever. The only good news is my blood pressure is low ."

1

March 12, 2016

16

36

186,289

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"For all of those who are hesitant to start... don't be. After only one day on Pristiq I became aware of how imbalanced my brain was and how totally irrational my thoughts were. I know it's hard to admit that you need it, but there is no need to suffer so much. I had almost no side effects (it is day 4 now) and I feel much more confident and calm, no more compulsive crying and victimization. They say it gets better after 3 weeks, if that's the case and I already feel great, I can't wait!"

9

May 21, 2012

43

97

12,206

Acanya

acne

"I have been using this product for a week and my skin has been amazing! I would get small zits all over and they have completly gone away and no new zits have come up! No reddness or dryness. I have very oily skin! I recommend this to everyone!"

10

February 1, 2012

14

49

93,213

Vortioxetine

depression

"I'm on day 7. Side effects have been bearable. A bit of nausea and light headedness. The one side effect I'm dealing with the most now is drowsiness but apparently it should all subside in the next week or so. Mood-wise, today, I'm feeling moodless. Neither happy or sad. Kind of a weird feeling but I guess it's better than me crying and feeling anxious so that's a positive thing. Hopefully things get better."

7

October 27, 2015

3

74

39,023

Contrave

weight loss

"I started Contrave daily 3 months ago. Initially, I had a bit of trouble falling asleep and felt mildly light headed and sometimes dizzy and lightheaded when I was getting out of bed or getting up up from a chair. I did not think this new pill was working for me and then,as I hung in and with patience-I began to lose weight. I am happy to report I have now lost 25 lbs. It has been so very long that I have been able to lose this kind of weight. I a very pleased. Just hope CONTRAVE is safer than the last FDA approved diet pill, that caused heart valve damage. Lauren R"

9

July 19, 2017

16

114

3,152

Nitrofurantoin

urinary tract infection

"It says ON THE BOTTLE to take this medicine with food. This is probably why you are experiencing nausea and fatigue. It's a great medicine and a great alternative and preventative if you're like me and suffer from chronic UTI's."

8

January 7, 2017

19

40

46,880

Xenical

obesity

"I've been reading some of the reviews on Xenical and I find some of you complain the drug doesn't work. Let me just clear some stuff up for you. If you aren't a calorie limit diet, you still eat whatever you want and you hardly move a muscle then this drug is NOT for you. This isn't a magic pill that will make you lose weight overnight without any effort, you have to make the effort to exercise a little, moderate your food proportion and set a calorie limit every day. Xenical just absorbs the food's fats but it's YOUR JOB to make sure the fat intake is low so you won't have a bad time in the bathroom. 2 weeks ago I weighed 315 and that was my heaviest weight. Today I'm 293 and I already started my weight loss goal before taking Xenical"

10

January 31, 2016

104

145

142,080

Escitalopram

anxiety

"My son is 8yrs old and has asperger's with an emphasis in anxiety. When the doc prescribed Lexapro at 10mg he had a manic episode, but when decreased to 5mg MY SON SMILED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2YRS! For a mom there is no greater feeling. We have to occationally use an additional anxiety medicine durning periods of intense stress but for maintenance therapy it's great. I only gave it a rating of 7 due to the severe WEIGHT GAIN he has experienced. Good luck to all who suffer"

7

April 4, 2008

47

90

138,232

Zomig-ZMT

migraine

"This product seemed to work really fast but sometimes it wouldn't take care of all the pain from the migraine. Also, I noticed when I do a hard body workout at the gym and if I get a migraine the next day or two, after that workout the medicine made my body ache real bad. My chest, arms, and legs would really hurt from the constricting blood vessels. "

7

March 31, 2010

2

69

216,342

Sildenafil

sexual dysfunction, ssri induced

"Viagra works great. Get a little headache from the blood pressure drop. But it works great better than I thought! My insurance would not pay for it. Brought it overseas very very cheap."

9

February 9, 2017

22

33

14,967

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I recently switched from Junel Fe 1/20 to this birth control (free sample from Gyno) and I'm switching back to Junel Fe 1/20 ASAP. Lo Loestrin Fe has caused me to gain about 10-15 lbs and I've only been on it a month. I constantly feel bloated, hungry, and my breasts felt huge. I have also started losing my hair because of this birth control. It caused me to have horrible mood swings...it was like I was PMSing the entire month I was on it. Please stay clear of this birth control."

1

August 15, 2017

2

92

121,462

Venlafaxine

depression

"If i could i would give this a 0. i was put on Effexor for anxiety, the little depression that i had and i was told by my doctor that it would help with nausea. All was fine for a while, but when i ran out of the pills i would get very violently ill and could barely see straight. Effexor messed with me emotionally, it made me more depressed and had a opposite effect on me. NOW getting off the pills was the worst. it took 6 months from 150mg to 0. brain zaps, could barely walk in a straight line, walls would be moving and feeling sick 24/7. My advise to anyone is take Effexor with caution and just remember your body will become dependent on Effexor."

1

November 10, 2015

22

129

157,131

Differin

acne

"This cream has been amazing for me. At first I wasn't seeing anything good except more spots, and sore skin. My boyfriend said why am I using cream to make me look worse. But I knew you had to stick at it. I got frustrated so I applied peroxide as well which was great to rid the spots fast but meant my skin all flaked off. That was horible at the time but got rid of every scar and blemish. Like a chemical peel I guess. Then 2 months in I really noticed the difference. Now about 4 months in and for about 2 months now I have had skin I had wished for for years. Clear, and no marks and can leave without make up. I honestly wish this was over the counter and don't get why it isn't because it would help so many more people who dont go to the gp"

10

October 16, 2016

25

154

131,771

Effexor XR

generalized anxiety disorde

"Been on Venlifaxine 75 mg a day for a month. It's the first time I've felt normal in 30 years. I tried everything else and it helped but this is perfect. No side effects."

10

January 4, 2016

86

34

109,313

Nexplanon

birth control

"After doing a lot of research and talking to my doctor about my options (she recommended an IUD but after looking into IUD options the pain of insertion didn't seem worth it). I had nexplanon inserted in February of 2016. The insertion was literally painless. I am a big wimp when it comes to shots and needles in my arm and I couldn't feel the numbing shot. I had a large bruise afterward, and my arm was sore for the following week but manageable. Over the following months, I definitely gained weight, but I attribute that to bad eating habits and lack of exercise (lost all the weight pretty quick after resuming a healthy diet). I never experienced any heavy bleeding, just skipped a month between menstrual cycles."

10

January 5, 2017

4

128

83,915

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"This has been the worst pill ever. I have been bleeding for 13 days and it has not stopped yet. I had to go to my obgyn for evaluation and told to stop taking them right away. I start my new pill tri sprintec next I have taking that for seven years and never had a problem with. The only reason y it got switched is because the pharmacy told me it was the generic."

1

October 4, 2017

1

75

203,165

Blisovi 24 Fe

birth control

"I've never taken birth control before and I was given this by my doctor because I have heavy bleeding and menstrual cramps. I only took this pill for 3 weeks and they have been the worst 3 weeks of my life. I've struggled with depression but this pill worsens my depression. I've had panic attacks and my anxiety is almost unbearable. I'm always nauseous and I'm unable to eat and as a result I've lost a ton of weight. As someone that's already very skinny this is not a good side affect. I went from being a pretty active, healthy individual to a depressed always tired and irritable mess. I've been off the pill for about a week and I'm still experiencing symptoms. Hopefully they will go away"

1

June 11, 2017

0

128

228,096

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have had Implanon for about two years. I love the fact that I haven't gained any weight the only problem I do have are the mood swings. I can relate to a lot of the comments that people have left about not feeling yourself and not knowing the source of the horrible anger. My mood swings are making me reconsider this birth control because I feel it's affecting my relationship. I have had times where my period came for 2 1/2 months and really bad cramps. But on the other hand it's a relief not having to take pills everyday or go through the pain of the IUC or IUD"

8

July 25, 2010

6

111

44,788

Nasacort

allergic rhinitis

"I developed terrible seasonal allergies when I hit my 40's. I tried oral meds but most of them aggravated my benign heart arrhythmia. My allergies are so bad in the spring I would end up sleeping upright on the couch and STILL wake up gasping for air - airway totally blocked. My husband did some research and found Nasacort. It's really changed my life - I can enjoy Spring again! I love this product."

10

March 8, 2015

15

74

14,816

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I’ve been on this birth control for a month this week and I thought I liked it up until these last few days. I’ve noticed a lot of mood swings, increased anxiety, and this little part of me wants to say depression but I’m not sure if my increased anxiety is making it worse for me. Enough for me to bring it up to my primary care doctor. For the past few days I’ve been having anxiety about having depression like as if I’m scared to become depressed and I don’t like it AT ALL. I originally started this birth control because I’ve had irregular periods since I had my baby a year and a half ago but unfortunately it’s a huge no for me."

1

October 4, 2017

3

125

150,700

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

urinary tract infection

"I took this antibiotic after trying Cipro, which was too strong for me. After finishing the 4 days I was on them for, my UTI was still present. Some days it was even worse. This antibiotic didn't work to get rid of my infection, even though the doctor claimed my urine in the lab was responsive to it. Not to mention these pills gave me god awful headaches and insomnia. Overall it lessened the burning and stinging and smell, but didn't clear my infection."

3

May 1, 2015

6

84

62,045

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"I was on this for a little over a year and all it did was make me gain 30 pounds. I started taking it for anxiety and it helped, but then I became very depressed. It also made me crave carbs..hence the 30 lb weight gain. I'm on Cymbalta now and doing SO much better."

3

January 12, 2015

48

55

64,089

Sertraline

panic disorde

"These reviews helped me so much when I first started Zoloft over 5 weeks ago that I wanted to post my experience. After several weeks of increasingly worsening panic attacks at work, I ended up in the hospital. A year ago my psych Dr switched me from cymbalta to a mood stabilizer and things were good until November as stress at work increased. I was depending on too much bromazepam to get through the day. My GP started me on 50 mg of Zoloft and my anxiety was so bad also tremors for 4 weeks I was sure I would have to quit working or cut my hours. But this Monday on week 5 was amazing. I still have some anxiety but I seem to be able to handle it now. It's like I have my confidence back. Good luck!"

10

March 23, 2017

28

140

33,181

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I have been on Microgestin for 3 years now and ever since I got on the pill I have noticed something very strange that was super uncomfortable and uncontrollable, excessive sweating. For the past 3 years, I have tried every type of deodorant, anti-perspirant, and even getting laser in my armpits! Just last night I connected to dots and it all led back to this pill. I have a hormone imbalance and I still have to find another alternative for birth control. With reading the different reviews keep in mind that every woman's body is completely different and all have totally different hormones and ways that your body can react to it. Something to take from my experience: look into better birth controls before deciding on this pill in particular."

3

May 10, 2017

4

130

118,122

Zenatane

acne

"My son started zanatane 5 months ago after trying EVERYTHING else. This is the ONLY thing that has cleared his skin (took almost 5 months) His Dr started him off w/ 20 mg twice a day..now he is taking 60 MG twice a day. To those complaining about side effects...his Dr stated he must take this w/high fat foods...peanuts, peanut butter, bacon, etc.(2 help absorb the med) His 1st 2 blood tests came back a little high so she did not up his dosage. He ate more fat when taking the pills (few scoops pb)& now on higher dose his counts are good. Do not listen 2 scary stories about this med. His Dr said she has been prescribing for 12 yes & NEVER had a bad side effect reported (other than dry skin, lips). Wish he went on this sooner (18 yrsold)"

10

September 25, 2016

12

143

11,234

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

birth control

"I'm 29 and have been on Safyral for 3 months now for irregular bleeding. I have breast tenderness, bad cramps, acne and I am also very moody! My anxiety level has raised a little and the bleeding is heavier than normal. This is also my first time ever taking the pill. This is my last pack I'm taking."

7

January 19, 2012

1

58

222,061

Fluconazole

tinea versicol

"After nine years with a fungal infection on the skin, I was given 100 MG/week for a month. I already took the last pill of the course, and all it has done so far is turn the spots pink and make them slightly bigger, and some itched more often (although one looks like it's starting to disappear)! But the side effects! Oh, the side effects! After the first pill, I felt extremely dizzy, headachy, and nauseous for an hour after bedtime. The next day, I had little appetite that only recovered that evening. The next two times, I took two Rolaids, which helped with the nausea. That left the headache to contend with all day the day after I took the pill.I took two ibuprofen three times to combat the headaches on the last pill. What a joke!"

5

October 15, 2015

6

138

176,095

Desyrel

depression

"Trazodone felt good at night, and I slept well, but I would be so nauseous the next day that all I could eat was crackers and drink 7up, and I got the poops."

2

February 9, 2013

57

33

738

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"I'm on the third shot of Depo-Provera. I have no more periods but the side effects right now are horrible. I have headaches, my stomach is hurting painfully most of my time. I've been having hot flashes. I did get dizzy yesterday. But I haven't gained any weight, in fact I've lost 5 pounds but my only concern is my stomach pain, it gives me nausea. I never vomit I only feel like it. It's huge cramping, and sometimes bloating."

7

October 17, 2010

2

80

231,400

Trazodone

insomnia

"The secret to successful Trazodone use is to take it at the same time every night. I do 8:30. Then you need to go to bed within an hour for me.... if I don't go to bed relatively soon after taking it the opposite effect sometimes happens. I get a solid sleep. No movement,vivid dreams which I actually look forward to."

8

October 16, 2016

27

61