Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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152,236	Ciprofloxacin	urinary tract infection	"Took just one tablet, I was rushed to hospital I could not even pick my hand up. Sadly someone gave me a 2nd dose in hospital the next day, 20 mins later I went into.. ANAPHYLAXIS SHOCK .. I had 8 Drs round my bed doing so many things. Thank GOD for those 8 Drs ACTING so FAST. Had I not been in hospital that day. I would not be here now to tell my Story. I was told is was a very close call even though I was in hospital. This was a truly Terrifying thing to happen. I am now so scared to take any antibiotic. 18.3.2016"	1	March 19, 2016	26	109
129,901	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had the Mirena placed about a month after delivering baby. I barely even felt it being placed, the nurse seemed surprised by how little I was bothered. Bottom line, don't be scared of what people write, it's totally worth the potential discomfort if it keeps you from getting pregnant."	10	April 10, 2015	15	50
58,088	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	pain	"I give it an 8. I've been taking it for the last 6 to 8 years and it works so far. I have informed my doctor that I need to up my dosage and he agreed. So I take a half after about an hour after I take my regular dose and it works pretty good (that is the 10/325 mg). Most times I only have to take that half once or twice daily and sometimes I don't have to take the other half."	8	November 10, 2009	16	84
157,440	Guaifenesin	bronchitis	"Took this medication for a chest cough before I went to bed. Woke up in the night with severe nausea and felt dizzy. Tried it again a week later and same happened. I know other people who swear by it."	3	February 23, 2014	62	40
66,491	Valacyclovir	cold sores	"This medication works really well. I woke up this past Saturday with a blister starting to form right under my lip near the corner of my mouth. I of course panicked because getting cold sores really makes me depressed. They are usually pretty bad and take at least 10 days to heal once I get one. So for the first time ever, I rushed to the walk-in clinic to try and get a prescription as soon as possible, since I've always been told it will work better if taken immediately. I hate to count my chickens.... but this medication really has seemed to help tremendously. The blister that formed never really got too bad and is already starting to heal. I expect it will be gone in another day. It's not even that noticeable unless you REALLY look. Amazing."	9	June 13, 2010	1	139
223,759	Omalizumab	asthma, maintenance	"Hello. I've had asthma since childhood 57 years old my asthma attacks were so bad tried everything. My allergist suggested xolair. My asthma is under control. I feel great regular injections twice a week. I thank my Dr and xolair if your asthma is bad give a try. God bless"	10	November 14, 2015	23	50
149,771	Mirena	birth control	"I have had the Mirena in for almost five years - this has been the best for quality of life. I used to be very unwell with endometriosis for many years - now I don't even get a period. I am 25 and without children. I have had some slight side effects of slight weight gain and loss of libido - however these I keep in check with exercise and an understanding partner. Worked for me - hope it can for you."	9	November 15, 2011	1	82
222,707	Topamax	migraine prevention	"This is the 2nd time in 10 yrs a neurologist has put me on Topomax. I am on 125 mg a day. The side effects are horrible and the migraines are worse than ever. Neuro refuses to take me off it after I have told him I do not like this drug or its many side effects. I was told I was a lost cause."	1	September 6, 2015	25	65
141,708	Escitalopram	generalized anxiety disorde	"Day 2 of Lexapro. Only side effect is strong yawning. Used to be on Paxil 2 years ago and had extreme side effects (soft stools, night sweats, vivid dreams). Was doing okay controlling my anxiety for the last 2 years until I recently have been under excessive stress causing anxiety and fear of death. I am hoping Lexapro will work well. My husband and I were planning on getting pregnant soon, so I'm not sure if I will have to come off Lexapro or not."	10	October 9, 2011	10	85
153,562	Velivet	birth control	"I was a bit on the edge to start taking this pill, because of how poorly it was reviewed. I'm now a couple months in, and I have no complaints. My mood has stayed as positive as before, and I have had depression before but no signs of that came back. My sex drive was pretty high before, and is now the same, or even more now that I don't have to worry about getting pregnant. I haven't gained any bloatingness, or gained weight, but that could be because I exercise, and have a minimal decreased appetite since I've been on the pill. My acne has been clearing up as well. The only weight gain I have noticed is that my breasts grew a whole cup size. Nothing but positive effects from velvivet!"	10	December 26, 2016	8	133
15,742	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I am 27 years old and this pill is a god-sent. I used to have heavy, painful, irregular periods. But after starting the pill, my periods are regular enough I can predict them down to the hour, they are very light and short, and I have almost no cramping at all! I've been taking them for 6 months and have no intention of stopping."	10	October 18, 2016	4	64
148,631	Mirena	birth control	"I am almost 24 and I have never been pregnant. I also work at an OB/GYN (so I have access to good information and doctors) I was on the pill, then the nuva ring, and back on the pill. These methods made me lose my libido and I started going through waves of depression. I was going to do paragard to get rid of the hormones in my body. My doc advised to try mirena instead, and I followed her advise. I took pain killers before and after the procedure. I also scheduled for the near end of my cycle. The pain on a scale of 1-10 would've been about a 6 (and that lasted about 1 minute). I went back to work, and I feel pretty normal. Everyone is different, don't let reviews sway your opinion, talk to a doctor first. Will follow up in a few months."	8	December 2, 2016	31	149
163,773	Mirtazapine	anxiety	"I suffer from insomnia and anxiety and was prescribed this as a sleep aid in a hospital once, which is when I discovered the pill's wonderful added bonus as having a slightly noticeable anti-anxiety effect. Usually doctors mention that when prescribing a new medicine, but this really was a great bonus. I just didn't like the weight gain, TOTAL mind/body grogginess and increased hunger ALL the following day. So I appreciated the anxiety effect and the help with sleep, but those effects (when pill is taken for a few months) slowly fade and no longer help. I pop one every so often when I need sleep now, but cannot rely on sleep medicines anymore due to such hangovers, so am off all night time medicines now. But this drug wasn't too bad for a while. Just be prepared to lose your tiny figure!"	7	March 6, 2010	49	143
85,963	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I personally have had a horrible experience with this birth control. Of course I understand its going to affect everyone in a different way but I wanted to share my experience. Around the third month of taking Sprintec I started noticing my mood swings were out of control. If I'm not mad I usually just feel numb. I don't genuinely feel excited about anything. I have 0 sex drive and I'm only 21 years old. It made my breasts bigger and I feel like I gained a little weight which I don't mind. I'm looking to switch to something with lower estrogen!"	6	May 3, 2013	14	102
119,808	Losartan	high blood pressure	"I had been on reserpine (rauwolfia serpentina) for about 10 yrs.. It worked great for controlling BP and kept me in the 110/70 range. But in the last 2 yrs. I started having constant stomach pain which turned out to be a side effect and had to stop. Switched to lisinopril which caused a constant throat tickle, but worked. Switched to 50mg losartan a couple months ago and it didn't control BP that well. It drifted up to the 154/85 range with some higher spikes if I had coffee. The losartan also gave me a persistent dry cough. Now on 80 mg valsartan twice a day and so far not too impressed. BP continues to be higher than desired. It's effectiveness for my body is about the same as the losartan. May need to switch to a different class of meds"	3	June 12, 2017	27	141
74,236	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have been on this pill for about 6 months now. The first 3 months I was sick for the first week of every pack. The first month I had my period 2 weeks early and skipped the second month completely. Since then I've had my period regularly. It has become very light and only last about 3 days. I experience slight cramps the first day of my cycle. Sex drive decreased the first 2 months but is normal now. I had horrible mood swings but they are settling down now. Overall, the medicine has not been too bad. A lighter period is great plus I'm being protected. But I have heard of people having missed periods. I am currently having my 2nd missed period since starting. We use a condom too but I'm still scared. "	6	December 10, 2010	6	137
80,980	Hypercare	hyperhidrosis	"Hello Let me start off by saying that I have suffered from the nasty Beast we call Hyperhidrosis my entire life. I started using this medication July 15th and today on the 16th my sweating was reduced by at least 90% this is coming from a person who would have pit stains going down my sides and had too throw out shirts usually after a wear or two after only 1 day I'm surprised it's working the way it is. I will post an update in a week and let you know how it's going but please if have this condition try it it is truly a life changer the stinging (a side effect) is a small price too pay based on the results."	9	July 16, 2014	12	124
7,726	Xanax	panic disorde	"I have found that Xanax works for me, in such a way that I can go outside, to the shopping mall, and to other events with my family, that I would otherwise avoid at all costs. I have been on Xanax since 1987, and aside from a couple of small self medicating, and using with alcohol when I was younger (I no longer do these things, which are quite dangerous), and my life has been almost normal."	10	June 8, 2013	90	77
148,063	Norethindrone	birth control	"Awful!!! Worst acne of my life, heavy periods, weight gain, and discharge. Been taking for 3 months and stopped now for a week face is finally clearing up. Won't take it again."	1	January 19, 2016	10	32
157,787	Accutane	acne	"I had mild-severe scarring acne since I was 8 years old (I had premature puberty) and my mom took me to many dermatologists who prescribed many different medications. Nothing worked. Of course I was a little kid and wasn't following the instructions thoroughly. Then at the age of 16 I went on Accutane for 7 months. I remember that it took a while to see some improvement but on the 6th to 7th month it got extremely better. Of course I had a lot of problems with my dry lips. My hands were also very sensitive to cold (they still are). I stayed clear for about 17 years. I only had 2-3 zits once a month during menstruation. Since a year acne has started coming back. Not that bad though. The red marks are the worse. I might go on Accutane again."	9	August 13, 2014	29	142
133,540	Tesamorelin	lipodystrophy	"The therapeutic effect is not as immediate or apparent as Serostim (which I took for weight loss due to AIDS-related wasting). However, its effect, although more subtle, is nevertheless quite extraordinary! The fat is slowly subsiding, even in the back around the waistline (which is SUPER DIFFICULT to get rid of!). The most obvious effect, although secondary to the therapeutic aim of reducing abdominal fatty tissue, is the absolutely fabulous change in my skin texture, color, and overall health. My skin heals at 500% its normal speed. Even fine line wrinkles are lessening in the cheeks and eyes."	8	June 11, 2011	48	98
164,362	Diclofenac	osteoarthritis	"Have been taking this medication 50mg twice daily for six months now. I am a 48 yo white male in good health but I do have various pain issues due to years of full contact sports in my youth and working construction most of my adult life. I have had carpal tunnel release surgery in both hands and have a plate and some screws in my right hand from a boxing fracture. I also have knees that ache and pop and shoulder and elbow issues as well as pain and spasms in my back. My doctor put me on diclofenac and my elbow shoulder and especially my hand issues respond greatly to this medication. The back and my knees not so much and use other medications to help with them. Usually after about a half hour my hand pain and stiffness is gone. very happy"	10	March 17, 2016	20	145
224,388	Levothyroxine	underactive thyroid	"I was finally prescribed this medicine after convincing my DR that all my symptoms pointed to hypothyroidism. Since it considered subclinical at this point, he didn't want me to take medicine at all. I was eating hardly anything (no appetite - less than 1000 calories), exercising only 2 days a week because I was so tired even after sleeping 8 hours and still gaining weight. On the weekends, I could accomplish a couple of things and then had to rest for a couple of hours. My feet were so dry. My joints hurt so bad it was hard to walk. Life had become icky. I have been on this medicine for a little over 2 weeks and feel like my old self again. I am not dieting, stopped gaining weight and can exercise 5 days a week. YEAH!"	8	July 15, 2015	74	138
13,966	Bydureon	diabetes, type 2	"Just had my second injection of Bydureon. First one went fine-just little bits of nausea. The second one was two days ago. Last night I woke up sick as a dog with horrible vomiting and diarrhea. I've been ill for hours and am now missing work. That makes me unhappy. Guessing it's the Bydureon but maybe stomach virus. Will check in with my dr today. Byetta I could not tolerate at all. I'm wondering if this one is the same."	6	December 4, 2014	26	80
67,726	Plan B	emergency contraception	"Had sex on ovulation day and condom broke. He didn't finish inside me, only a little got in me as he pulled out. I had just began my bc a couple weeks prior and was scared my antibiotics I was on could have interactected with my bc. So I took plan b 30 minutes later and started my period 2 weeks later on the predicted date! It was extremely stressful. I convinced myself at times I was pregnant by googling everything possible. I know it's hard not to do that but try not to! If you take it in enough time it should work. I had minimal side effects. Lots of stretchy white discharge for two weeks and my period started as a dark brown discharge that was minimal and turned into a period. Good luck!"	10	January 2, 2017	1	136
2,581	Plaquenil	undifferentiated connective tissue disease	"I have been taking plaquenil for over 6 weeks to treat autoimmune hair loss. My hair and itchy scalp has not improved at all. In fact it was even worse for a few weeks. Now I'm getting sores all around my eyes with a cyst on my eyelid and an inflamed blood vessel. I called my rheumy today to ask for a switch. I'm very disappointed because it seemed like the best out of the bunch for side effects."	1	September 15, 2015	22	79
166,062	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I got my liletta put in July 2016. The insertion was painful 8/10. The most pain part is when they clamp your uterus I can still remember that pain now. I never had any pregnancies. I was crampy and had some oozeing/spotting the rest of day. I pretty much nap the whole day after that. The next day everything was fine. The following month I had a very light period. After that I haven't had an true period since, I mean I get all the symptoms of period without the blood. My sex drive actually increase with being on it. No weight gain or breakouts. So far it is amazing and I love it"	10	January 28, 2017	9	114
3,079	Nitrofurantoin	urinary tract infection	"Before your freak out thinking that you're gonna have the worst experience ever on this drug, don't! Most people who have good experiences don't come to these sites and write reviews, it's always the bad ones! I have terrible health anxiety and I'm sensitive to lots of drugs. I also had C diff 3 months ago (cured by at home Fecal Microbiota Transplantation) so taking an antibiotic again was pretty scary for me. The side effects I got were a slight headache and nausea for a couple hours after each pill, some gas but no other digestive issues (thank goodness!!!). I was feeling better on the 4th day and have one more day to go. Take it with bread to make it easier on your stomach."	9	April 12, 2017	42	126
152,075	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I am on my 9th day of Chantix which is up to the 1 mg pills twice a day now. The first week taking Chantix I smoked 3 cigarettes to "finish off the pack", and hated every single puff. I actually ended up putting the cigarettes out after 2-3 puffs. The smell was disgusting, and the taste was awful. I still have cravings to smoke, but know that it won't do me any good to buy another pack. Waste of money because I won't smoke them. However,the side effects are EXTREMELY intense for me. I have had EXTREME ANGER outbursts, and very severe depression. My stomach hurts after taking the pill, and I just want to roll up in a ball. I think I could quit taking the pill now and be smoke free to lessen the psychotic episodes, but I'm really not sure."	6	November 2, 2009	10	144
145,191	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have had this birth control in my arm for 3 weeks now I do not like it. About a week after I had it put in I have been getting headaches, I break out on my face and very bad mood swings I have turned into a total b*tch and get upset very easy and that is not me at all and not to mention I usually have my period 4/5 days it's now going on 10 days, also the implant has moved to the injection point in my arm not sure if that's good or not but I don't like it so I'm getting it taken out next week."	4	October 16, 2015	3	111
188,609	ParaGard	birth control	"I had the paraguard I inserted in the beginning of December 2015, and so far I LOVE it!!!!!! My period is a tiny bit heavier but nothing bad. I love it's good for 19 years and it's nonhormonal! :)"	10	January 25, 2016	8	39
83,675	Sorafenib	renal cell carcinoma	"I have taken Nexavar for almost eight years, with stable disease. The most on going side effect is only the bottoms of my feet bother me, like they bother a diabetic, I have to buy cotton socks, and they bother me during each season than there ok after a few weeks. I have worked five days a week, this whole time and only missed a day because of a doctors appointment every three months."	10	December 12, 2015	9	74
128,806	Phentermine	weight loss	"I started taking phentermine 4 days ago (3 since it was given to me more in the afternoon so I started it the next day). I've already lost about 5 lbs. Wow."	10	December 20, 2014	51	32
213,419	Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir	hiv infection	"I tested HIV on 8/11/15 and started taking Stribild on 8/25/15. On 8/25/15 my CD4 Count was 576 and HIV Viral Load was 52992. I took Stribild at night before bed with 16oz of water. In the morning I drank another 16oz bottle of water along with (1)Selenium 200mcq and (1)L-Glutathione 500mg, what I took in the morning. I started working out at the gym 4(x) week faithfully and on 9/25/15 I went to the Dr to get my new blood test results and my CD4 Count was 795 and HIV Viral Load was 28. I was told that I was "UNDETECTABLE," I Thank God for the results. I am on the right track and had NO SIDE EFFECTS"	10	September 27, 2015	16	119
31,100	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Can the burn get any worse! as I start on day 3 of Monistat 7. The only relief came from reading the tales of my fallen comrades. Good luck to all those who unknowingly enter into Satan's bed as I did."	2	January 4, 2017	11	41
192,300	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	acne	"Yasmin is a life saver. I would honestly recommend it to anyone with persistent acne. My acne came back when I was 20 after my skin had been completely clear since I was around 16. My GP didn't feel like it was severe enough to put me on strong medication again like I was during my teen years so he prescribed me Yasmin. I have been taking yasmin now for around 8 months and my acne is completely gone. I stopped taking it at one point for about a month because I was away and unable to get a prescription and my break outs started to come back which definitely proved to me that Yasmin actually works. I still get the odd spot here and there but they are always small and easy to get rid of I no longer get cystic spots at all !!"	10	September 11, 2015	19	146
117,279	Robaxin-750	muscle spasm	"I was given these after and while being in the hospital as the result of a car crash. (A couple compression fractures and a broken sternum). I don't really know if it was the Robaxin or the morphine, that relaxed me during the stay. But, during the recovery and physical therapy these really helped with my spasms. All in all what I learned is not to drive on them. "	8	November 24, 2011	40	70
176,288	Lorazepam	anxiety	"DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE TAKING! Consult with your doctor but also be aware of the side effects involved. Symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, muscle weakness, slowed speech, muscle spasms, twitching / fidgeting, nightmares. Not for everyone."	1	June 26, 2016	21	35
228,318	Butrans	pain	"I have taken Norco on and off for my neck and back pain for years. My stomach produces too much stomach acid and so I developed stomach problems and can no longer take those type of prescriptions orally. I couldn't take enough Norco all of the time to keep the pain under control without it making me sick anyway. Butrans came along and now the pain is consistently under control and no stomach problems."	10	June 9, 2016	44	74
66,496	Valacyclovir	herpes simplex, suppression	"Valtrex has been great. I have not had an outbreak in almost two years since taking it, it has almost been like a cure. The only downside is that the pills are big but I think that is a small price to pay for what it does!"	10	April 15, 2010	66	47
188,448	ParaGard	birth control	"I got my paragard in May of 2014 and I love it! I don't remember much pain during the insertion process, but I did have a child 6 months prior to getting it. During the first 6 or so months, my periods were extremely heavy, to the point i was lightheaded for the first few days due to the extreme blood loss. I also had extremely bad cramping along with it; I never got cramps with my period before getting this. Because of this, I was at the point where I was about to get it removed, but I wanted to give it another month before doing so. I am glad I waited! Once my body got used to it, I was completely fine!! I haven't had any problems since then. I don't even know it's there anymore! I recommend it to anyone who can't take the pill."	8	February 14, 2017	14	148
117,294	Rythmol SR	atrial fibrillation	"I am a 64 year old male and have been using Rythmol since January 05. I started with the standard Rythmol 150mg 3 times a day. This was inconvenient so my doctor put me on Rythmol SR 225mg twice a day and I have been on this regimen for three years with absolutely no side effects and no recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation. My concern is long term effect. I am at 4 1/2 years on Rythmol and see one person on this site with 13 years. I would like ot know if there are any other long term users and what their results are. Do I need to try ablation?"	10	August 6, 2009	54	110
147,530	Alprazolam	depression	"Xanax is the one benzodiazepine that actually helps. I have gone through a loss from my fiance of 10 years, he passed in September 2009 and I got on Xanax and it helps me out a lot. It is the best."	9	February 14, 2010	87	41
37,790	Reclipsen	birth control	"I began taking Reclipsen during February of 2015. Developed cystic acne. I've always had a few spots here and there, but nothing like this. I even switched to all-organic skin products which helped a little. I developed insane headaches. I became extremely emotional and began crying at the drop of a hat, where in the past, I could count on 2 hands how many times I would cry per year. WORST OF ALL, I gained 20 lbs from Feb-Oct 2015. I exercise, have a plant-based diet, and I'm 22 so my metabolism hasn't quite slowed yet. No excuse for that and not flattering on a 5'4" frame. It prevented pregnancy (thus 2/10), but the side effects aren't worth enduring this pill. Switching to ParaGard in a week and a half. No more hormones for me."	2	September 23, 2015	3	135
211,716	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"I haven't been diagnosed with bipolar, but my psychiatrist put me on this over a year ago for a mood disorder. She built me up to 200 mgs and about a year ago moved me to 150 mgs in the morning and another 150 mgs at night. It's not a miracle pill and I still feel down sometimes and happy at others, but overall I don't get super down like I used to. In conjunction with the other psychiatric medicine I am on, it helps to keep me stable and helps me deal with a very serious disease that I came down with about 3 years ago that has completely turned my world upside down."	9	May 20, 2017	22	115
160,625	Buspirone	anxiety	"I don't like SSRIs. The fact that Buspar can deal with serotonin receptors without causing the loss of libido, weight gain, and tiredness makes it perfect to treat generalized anxiety. Plus it's non-addictive like many benzodiazepine for panic attacks. I wish they made it in extended release form, though my doctor said it's okay to just take my full dose in the morning - and that seems to be working fine for me. It's the only medication that focuses mainly on the brain's serotonin levels that I like."	8	February 8, 2014	210	88
74,932	Keppra	seizures	"I had brain surgery in December 1996. A tumor was found in the middle of my brain. I had been having blackouts for 16 years before they could find it. I had been on Dilantan before the surgery. It worked but the doctor said Keppra was much better so I was put on Keppra after the operation and haven't had a black out since."	9	July 16, 2008	41	64
151,216	OxyContin	pain	"I have bean using Oxycontin for 2 years (150mg twice a day). It is doing a good job with out making me feel like a zombie. By the way I suffer from chronic pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. I don't have any side effects and it is controlling the pain to a bearable level. Thank you."	9	April 16, 2009	38	55
220,219	Amitriptyline	irritable bowel syndrome	"I use this medicine as an antidepressant and for my Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It works miracles. I am sleepy a lot because of it and at first I had dry mouth, but compared to the cramps and upset stomach pains I was used to before this medicine, I could deal with the sleepiness and dry mouth!"	9	March 1, 2015	62	56
167,576	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Took the pill about 45 minutes after mishap with my boyfriend. Suffered from indigestion and restlessness throughout the night, but didn't vomit until about 7 hours later. I vomited about 15 times total, ~ every 15-30 minutes whether I drank something or not. Now my entire body is in flu-like pain and my head is killing me. I can barely get out of bed without wanting to pass out or being in immense pain. The vomiting stopped after about 5 hours, but I can definitely say this has been one of the worst experiences of my life. I've only been on it for 1 day, so I can't comment on its contraceptive effects. I just wanted to make this post for anyone else suffering. It passes. Just keep yourself hydrated with small sips of Gatorade and water."	5	February 10, 2016	1	137
180,463	Diclofenac	pain	"Seems to be working pretty well, but it's hard to keep in place for 12 hours on my back while still trying to go about some normal activity. Probably needs more adhesive."	7	May 3, 2009	25	32
32,241	Lisinopril	high blood pressure	"I was prescribed this drug recently by my Dr. for treating my High Blood Pressure. In Reducing BP it was wonderful and I went from a BP of 143/105 to 95/71 using one of the lowest doses of this drug (5mg). However, I felt dizzy and faint and feeling like I was going to pass out and was afraid to take a second dose. I was sweating so much, even in my sleep. And that night I woke up sweating and with dry mouth and a strange cough was beginning to appear in my lungs. I knew all this dehydation could not be good for my recently diagnoses CKD and so I stopped using it immediately. Within a few days I felt back to my normal self. Still I don't know the extent of internal damage caused by using it just once. I have decided to reduce my BP through"	1	July 30, 2017	14	150
42,188	Dexilant	gerd	"I was given samples if dexilant from my Dr. I was recently diagnosed with GERD. I had mucus in the back of my throat so bad I couldn't eat anything at all. I could hardly drink water without it irritating the acid in my throat. The dexilant worked like a charm I could eat and I had no side effects. Then after a week of use I started getting bad cramps in my legs. They just recently spread to my entire body. I went to the er yesterday morning they told me I had tardiv dyskonesia. I stopped taking all my medications a week ago and the cramps are still here they Here.!! I was given benadryl in the er and was told to continue use for 10days to see if the reaction goes away... I'd rather have the diarrhea then constant muscle spasms"	5	April 20, 2015	25	144
172,483	Clonazepam	anxiety	"I absolutely love this medication. I am prescribed 1mg 4 times daily and it helps me so much with my anxiety. I was switched from lorazepam to Clonazepam, and the Clonazepam helps so much more than the lorazepam did. It truly helps me get by with everyday life.!"	9	May 2, 2016	26	48
112,917	Bisacodyl	constipation	"Took one at 9am, had little effect and just made me gassy. Took another at 1pm, had a BM approx. two hours later, still experiencing some discomfort though so I don't think it's done a very thorough job."	8	May 27, 2017	2	38
67,758	Plan B	emergency contraception	"So me and my boyfriend had sex, he thinks he ejaculated inside me so I took the plan b right away. The symptoms are terrible. I had lower abdominal pain, fatigue, dizziness nausea, I was so tired all I wanted to do was sleep. Today is February 11 2017 just one day after I took the pill. it's a great backup but to be honest I will never take it again. I experienced all of the symptoms at the same time. Not a great feeling."	8	February 12, 2017	6	85
106,996	Implanon	birth control	"I am on my second implant. I've had an Implanon since I was 18, I am now 24. I think this is the best thing ever. No side effects for me. And I don't have to remember to take anything. Awesome!"	9	September 26, 2013	5	41
52,183	Adipex-P	weight loss	"Been on Adipex for one week and lost 7lbs. I was skeptical at first but after exercising and dieting with no results, what did I have to lose. Doctor suggested we try it for 30 days. I'm glad I did. Side effects at least for me include dry mouth; constipation and some sleeplessness. I feel that exercise is a daily must. After I exercise, I feel normal; the only difference is that I'm not hungry nor am I interested on the donut by desk or cake down the hall! Another point, you will not be hungry nor interested in food; however you must remain mindful that your body needs fuel to to keep burning; so I find myself getting satisfaction from just half of a Kind bar (before I could eat 3 at once)."	9	August 17, 2012	45	134
225,502	Bupropion	major depressive disorde	"I took Wellbutrin SR 150, twice a day for about a year along with Zoloft 50 once a day to get myself better after falling into a deep depressive episode. My psychiatrist also recommended the Wellbutrin for helping to stop tobacco products and said that it would help with the depressive episodes. Overall, I really liked this medication for my condition as it had few side effects for me and with the Zoloft (not sure which to give credit to really) my appetite increased and I was able to eat healthier and gain back some of the weight which was lost due to my depression as a whole. After doing more research I did find that Wellbutrin is contraindicated for people with history of epilepsy or seizures in general."	9	April 26, 2014	16	129
111,120	Verapamil	migraine prevention	"I started having dizziness and vertigo issues this year and was diagnosed with migraine in May. I was put on Prozac which helped with anxiety, but not with dizziness. Then the doctor added verapamil to my daily medication, initially at 120mg, which reduced the dizziness greatly within days. Then we upped to 240mg with even better results. I am about to go in for a 1 month check-up. I might ask if we can up the dose to 320mg or 360mg to get rid of the dizziness completely. This medicine has been a miracle, gave me my life back."	9	July 11, 2012	54	99
203,267	Blisovi 24 Fe	birth control	"I started on Blisovi after the Junel brand switched to it, and before Junel it had another name. Contrary to most of the other reviewers, I have had a fairly easygoing time on this pill. No mood effects that I've noticed, no abnormal weight gain. and my acne is bad but it was that way before the pill- Blisovi has made it neither better nor worse. My periods are around 4 days. However, it has definitely caused nipple sensitivity/tenderness, so that's an issue as I'm in a long term relationship. That's the only side effect I've experienced thus far."	9	December 22, 2016	4	99
30,824	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"My best friend & I got a YI a week apart & both decided to use Monistat 7. For me..IT WORKS WONDERS..but for her it burned like crazy. Truth is, the medicine wasn't the actual cause of her burning, she was already burning when she urinated BEFORE she actually started using the medicine. Basically from irritation."	10	June 21, 2017	1	56
76,046	Benadryl	allergic rhinitis	"Good antihistamine. Can cause drowsiness, but it works quickly and shrinks nasal swelling better than some of the other choices. I take a newer antihistamine during the day, but this helps a ton at night when the other wears off and the pollen is still bad."	8	May 23, 2016	4	46
200,383	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I started Chantix two years ago on June 5th with an expected quit day of June 12th. I didn't even make it a week, on the fifth day, I looked down at the cigarette with disgust and threw it away and gave my pack away. The easiest part was taking the pill, I knew if I took it, I was one day closer to being smoke free! I went back for my second month, and she told me it was $192. I told her I already paid that at the beginning, she said it was only for the first month. I ended up not getting the second month and remained smoke free for over a year! I smoked one cigarette at a party and the next day I had a pack in my pocket. My greatest advice, is to realize that once you make it, you can NEVER try it again! One cig= relapse!"	10	May 31, 2013	65	154
158,710	Methylphenidate	adhd	"Our 10 year old daughter has been taking Concerta for ADD for two months and the difference is unbelievable. Her performance in school had been steadily declining from year to year without any explanation. We knew she was capable of doing well so we found this very frustrating. After asking the school for help she was evaluated and diagnosed with ADD (no hyperactivity). She is on a 36mg dose after increasing it just one time. After starting the medication we noticed a difference immediately, the first thing being her handwriting, it honestly looked like a different child%u2019s writing%u2026so neat I actually thought her older sister had written it. We%u2019ve received glowing reports from her teachers and even from the principal and her grades have steadily increased to As & Bs in just a short time. Homework is no longer an issue either%u2026we used to spend long frustrating evenings on homework and now 9 nights out of 10 her homework is completely finished by the time we get home from work. Thank you Concerta%u2026you gave us the daughter we knew we had."	8	January 13, 2011	21	181
227,786	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I had my first implant inserted two and a half years ago. It's worked wonders. When having it put in my arm I felt absolutely nothing but a bit of poking and prodding. It almost tickled. I haven't gotten pregnant while using it and have experienced no side effects. The most annoying thing was the first week after I got it I was required to wear a pressure bandage while the incision healed and the bandage was awfully itchy. However that isn't a fault of the contraception. I'd recommend Implanon to anyone who asked me about birth control and was looking for a long term method. It's more effective and cheaper than some pills."	10	December 19, 2011	0	114
141,510	Escitalopram	depression	"Extremely effective with no side effects other than drowsiness for first three days. Generic brands result in withdrawal symptoms- no idea why. Cannot miss more than one dose even on proper Lexapro or withdrawal symptoms occur."	10	July 20, 2013	43	36
182,051	Acetaminophen / caffeine	headache	"I had the worst experience with migraine headaches, nothing allowed relief, until Excedrine. I could not believe that two little pills of something so cheap allowed relief from the harrowing migraines I was having, THANK YOU!"	9	January 24, 2012	5	36
128,754	Phentermine	weight loss	"I'm on 37.5 and I started in Nov-13- 2014. I weighed in at 295.... Now, March 13th I am down to 235. It's amazing! Huge HUGE appetite suppressant, I would have to remind myself to eat. I didn't take it everyday. I would take it 3 days on a week . I have a 6 month prescription. Still have bottles left!! I want to get down to 180 and I know that it will be done very shortly. The best thing, even on my days off I have healthier eating habits. I do have insomnia. But I find that melatonin helps, and taking it around 7am it begins to wear off around bedtime. I also have tons of energy on it also. And its a good mood stabilizer. All and all I wish I could be on it forEVER! Even if the weight loss wears off, for the other effects!"	10	March 13, 2015	2	150
171,194	Levitra	erectile dysfunction	"I have to admit that after 25 years of marriage, a bit of the spark was wearing off. Levitra totally re-energized our sex life. Not only does Levitra work great physically, it seems to make me grow little devil horns as well. Thanks for a great medicine. No wonder it's so popular."	10	March 31, 2012	48	52
77,186	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"I have been on Belviq for 8 days now. The first 3-4 days I had headaches and a slight pounding in my ears. I do feel like I'm a little more forgetful than usual but nothing extreme. I just make myself a list so nothing slips by. My joints are a little sore but again nothing extreme. My starting weight was 176.8 and 8 days later I'm 171.2. I haven't changed my eating habits as far as what I eat but I'm eating a portion of what I would normally eat. My "obsession" for food has pretty much gone away. I can get through an entire day without having cravings. So far the results compared to the slight side effects are so worth it for me! My Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance covers 65% of the monthly cost so my monthly portion is $71.00."	10	July 25, 2014	110	144
225,489	Bupropion	depression	"Added this on along with my Cymbalta 60mg & Abilify 1mg. Took 150mg per day for 2 weeks until I realized I had major suicidal thoughts and ideation. Just out of nowhere. Immediately discontinued and felt better in 2-3 days. Beware of sudden mood changes please! The only good thing about this medicine is that it absolutely kills your appetite- lost 13lbs in 2 weeks. Not worth dying over though- sanity before vanity!"	2	June 4, 2014	92	73
184,538	Rosiglitazone	diabetes, type 2	"My father was on avandia for 5 years and suffered a heart attack. His doctor told my family that he had no heart concerns before taking avandia. My father died because of this medication. I do not recommend this drug"	1	November 7, 2015	5	40
157,741	Accutane	acne	"I have struggled with acne for years now, and after going through many different topical creams and cleansers, my derm finally prescribed me this pill. It really helped clear up my acne, but a month after I stopped using it, my acne came back . Albeit the acne was much less and just a little whitehead here and there but it was still disappointing. I had a lot of negative side effects while using including: increased redness in the face, increased sensitivity to sun, rashes on arms and hands and dryness of lips and skin. Overall, it got rid of most of my acne which was a godsend, but the side effects were nasty and I still have little whiteheads here and there. But my self confidence sky rocketed and I feel much better after taking it."	8	July 30, 2015	15	137
198,723	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I loved the shot. I started the shot at the age of 16 and continued until I was 20. Yes you will bleed the first three months but mine was regular like my period from what I remember with a lil spotting in between. After three months my period was gone. Due to me being on it so long it took two years for my period to return which I didn't mind and I conceived about 4 moths after that. I'm now a full time mother of one beautiful healthy baby girl and have moved on to IUD Nexa due to me not wanting any more children and it being every three years. But honesty I loved the shot and only had weight gain."	10	March 18, 2017	6	124
205,494	Pristiq	depression	"I had been on Pristiq for about 1 year at 50mg. While on it, the feelings of depression and anxiety pretty much disappeared. However, after changing my lifestyle for the better and going off Pristiq I have been dealing with withdrawal side effects. It has been 4 weeks now and I still have the brain zaps which make me feel unsteady. These zaps have been continuous and extremely upsetting. Add to this the deep states of sadness (mention the least sad thing and I would start crying) and the nightmares....it has been a very rough 4 weeks. For the last week I have had blood pressure swings from 110/60 to 218/111 and weakness in the large muscles of my legs and arms. For those going on or off, be careful!"	5	February 28, 2014	116	130
75,470	Oracea	rosacea	"Oracea worked perfectly for clearing up my rosacea. I used it for 4 years. Now Obamacare has screwed everything up so bad, insurance companies do not cover it anymore. I can't afford it. rosacea is back. Guess I am just going to have to be ugly because nothing else seems to work."	10	June 9, 2016	12	52
68,053	Plan B	emergency contraception	"January 5th I was ovulating and me and my boyfriend hooked up, he came inside of me and I was totally freaking out. Went to Walgreen's to buy this wonderful gift and took it about 7 hours after we did the deed..I just started my period today! I'm so very happy and thankful for plan b, it works ladies!! I was completely skeptical about it since it was my first time taking it. I had mild side effects like it made me feel nauseous, I had a huge headache, I was dizzy but 24 hours after I took it I felt much better. Make sure you take it ASAP before 24 hours is definitely your best bet!!! Trust plan b!"	10	January 17, 2016	12	120
201,469	Zoloft	panic disorde	"My Dr. started me on 50mg then slowly went up to 100 then 150 and now 200 mg within 3 months. I had anxiety for about 15 years and didn't realize I was that bad. My general practioner had me on Ativan and I have been on that for a good 10 years. I thought that was the end all/be all because it took away the panic for the time being - instant fix. I'm 42 years old, like to excerise, working mom with a full life and I hated having panic attacks at the mall, small spaces, etc. I really thought I would always be that way and just had to deal with it but honestly the Zoloft saved me. It makes you so positive and you don't focus on the stuff that would bring on anxiety. I wished I would've had this long before now. Give it time.. it WILL work"	10	October 9, 2015	81	153
157,080	Differin	acne	"I had to stop using this product very early on because it ruined my skin. It made my skin unbelievably dry, and made me breakout on my forehead worse than it had in 5 years. I also developed red blotches all over my face. Don't buy this."	1	July 16, 2017	9	47
175,560	Augmentin	otitis media	"I have chronic otitis media problem which I had since I was 14 (I am now 37) and the 1gm dose of Augmentin for a week, 1 tablet daily - is by far the best solution for me. Experienced a bit if nausea but its not so bad. This is the best antibiotics for my otitis media condition for now. Love it!!!"	10	May 12, 2015	7	62
7,538	Xanax	panic disorde	"I started taking Xanax in 1992 after having a heart catheter that went wrong. I went into V Tach after that I suffered from arrhythmia daily and panic attacks, ending up in the hospital a few times.. First the arrhythmia starts which brings on panic attacks. I realize now this is all PTSD. My new internist put me on Xanax at. 025mg which had little results then upped to 0.50mg which I take one twice a day. 24 years later I'm still on it taking same dosage. Tried going off a few times unsuccessfully. New doctor lowered it to one day. Hoping for the best."	10	November 12, 2016	22	105
79,526	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"Ladies, let me tell you this pill works! My boyfriend and I had the condom fail right during the middle of my cycle. I went to the pharmacy about 9 hours later and bought some. Right after I took it I felt fatigued the whole first day. I did experience some other side effects as well seeing as I have never been on any hormonal contraceptive. I had cramps for the full two weeks until I got my period as well as breast tenderness. The week after I took the pill I felt nauseous, had sore breasts, sore back, cramps, and headaches. I thought I was pregnant and got really stressed out. I got my period right on time though despite my stress. My best advice is to just relax and wait it out. Easier said than done I know!"	10	January 15, 2014	72	140
27,359	Fenofibrate	hypertriglyceridemia	"Was placed on this for Hypercholesterolemia, incidentally my triglycerides were high as well. Can't really say if this has helped or not. I suspect another medication, Abilify, was responsible for the Hypercholesterolemia and high triglycerides. I quit the Abilify and the last time I had my levels checked I was told I was normal. Again, can't say if this has helped...can't say it hasn't."	5	July 22, 2016	4	64
130,700	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I took the pill at the beginning of December. My boyfriend and I had been using protection but we both felt like something was different one day so I went and got the pill. I got my period one day earlier than normal almost three weeks later. We were both happy and not worried until I was supposed to start my period in January. We were both very stressed because I had been cramping yet I was more than a week late. One day we were going to go get a pregnancy test but I started my period at school. My period has become much heavier and I have worse cramps than before. Still I was very happy to get my period. So don't worry if you are a couple days late."	10	January 28, 2012	1	132
89,269	Celexa	depression	"Week1 dizziness, nausea, no appetite, foggy feeling, stomach growling. Week 2 same as before plus sweating, bad GERD,and insomnia. Almost stopped but decided to stick it out. Week 3 everything slowly disappeared. Now on week 4, much calmer, lost weight about 8 lbs, blood pressure dropped to normal readings, I have more energy now I am walking everyday, still feel like myself, not numb like some reported . Reason started was I had 2 deaths in a month and was losing it. In the past I have tried Prozac, lexapro, effexor, Zoloft and many others nothing has worked as well as celexa. My advice give it time, be patient . Like many things it's worth waiting for. Good Luck to all!!"	9	July 5, 2015	116	121
85,842	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I started taking tri-sprintec because the pharmacy I switched too no longer carried tri-prevfem. My first month was fine no changes. However my second month on the pill my I went through a super tampon! Normally I barley go through a light. My cramps are horrible and I have a headache that just won't quit. My limbo is also way the hell down from where is used to be. The only good knews is my acne is slightly better durning pms. I am completely miserable after I finished this pack I am switching."	1	October 31, 2013	7	93
76,808	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"My dr gave me the choice of two different weight loss medicines After reading the reviews for both of them I was a little worried about taking either. But after much research I decided on belviq. I started 1/1/16 and as of today(3/4/16). I have lost 20lbs. I have a lot more to lose but I am very pleased with my results and how effective belviq works. I have had absolutely NO side effects at all. Along with taking the medicine I use the ap my fitness pal to track my calorie intake. This ap is awesome and I highly recommended it. I workout usually 4-6 days a week. I have a bad knee so I am only able to do cardio on an elliptical for about 20-25 mins and then I lift for about 20-25 mins. So I am exercising but not more then a hour each night."	10	March 5, 2016	55	149
41,772	Clonidine	adhd	"Depression for fifteen months hinged on the fact that my inattention was so bad. Every day it was constantly "OH MY GOD CAN'T DO ANYTHING." I had so many motivations and ambitions for projects and was so overwhelmed by ADHD that I could not do any of it. All I can say is that I am really disappointed with Strattera... I fought and fought to get a stimulant to no avail and they finally gave me Kapvay for bedtime. It's been two weeks and my depression has finally lifted because my inattention and distraction is gone. They are symbiotic with each other. And now I can DO STUFF and not have to binge watch Impractical Jokers anymore. To ADHD I stand atop a tram in a superhero costume and say "SUCK IT!!!""	10	February 11, 2016	109	132
8,314	Zolpidem	insomnia	"Works splendidly when first prescribed but over time loses it's effectiveness and one develops a tolerance to it's effectiveness. Due to it's short half-life in the body, it peters out quite quickly ( /- 2 hours). Would not recommend long-term treatment with this medicine (>6 months)."	6	January 9, 2015	46	46
220,792	Loestrin 24 Fe	birth control	"I started loestrin 24 as my first birth control pill. I started it the third day of my period as my doctor instructed and my period lasted four days longer than normal. My bleeding stopped, then, for four days and then started again and lasted for two months! My gynecologist says that sometimes birth control takes 2-3 months to even out. Well, the first month I had break through bleeding on and off and had several days in a row with little to no bleeding. The second month, I bled for four solid weeks. I had no sex drive, some cramping in between periods and I felt very depressed and insecure. This was not the pill for me."	1	April 7, 2010	2	118
41,982	Clonidine	opiate withdrawal	"This patch helped me so so much with opiate withdrawal. I used the patch for 8 weeks and discontinued my Ultram. I experienced zero withdrawal. I highly recommend using this patch to get yourself off the opiates."	10	December 25, 2011	96	37
212,104	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"Although I had experienced major episodes of depression and anxiety (which went unconfirmed by psychiatrists) it wasn't until I turned 24 in May 2013 that I was diagnosed with bipolar II. I was started on Lamictal 25 mg and BAM! within two days I felt like a whole new person: very social, motivated, imaginative and bursting with life (much different from the depressed and irritable self). I am currently on 100 mg and feeling great after continuing college, earning the highest GPA I ever earned, obtaining a new personal training job and meeting a very beautiful girl...I guess that's success. For anyone with the same condition Lamictal is worth trying, as it's super effective and produces almost no side effects."	10	January 14, 2014	46	120
95,320	Otezla	plaque psoriasis	"Have had psoriasis for 42 years, legs, arms, trunk. Afraid to take biologics because of side effects. Started Otezla and started clearing patches up on arms and trunk after 6 weeks, had light headaches and loose stools for couple weeks but subsided. I've been on it for 15 months and it's not clearing up any more if my skin. It seems stalled after starting out so well. I thought it was finally the miracle for psoriasis, but doesn't seem to be. The maker of Otezla actually pays for mine 100% and I have insurance that would not cover it at first but they will now."	5	December 10, 2017	0	105
187,301	Azelastine / fluticasone	allergic rhinitis	"As a physician and a patient, I must say that Dymista is the best nasal decongestant spray I have ever used. I have used Flonase, Nasonex and Afrin. Flonase and Nasonex work well, but take 2-3 days before any significant relief is noted. Afrin is amazing for IMMEDIATE relief, but the rebound effects after a few days use are just too severe. I have found Dymista to be superior to all others as the antihistamine component works almost immediately providing relief from allergic causes, while the fluticasone is allowed a couple days to exhibit it's true anti inflammatory effects on the nasal mucosa. I am a recently graduated physician, and I will surely prescribe this medication to my future patients as a first line treatment."	9	September 8, 2013	49	125
201,908	Sitagliptin	diabetes, type 2	"On 100 mg daily for almost 2 yrs and could hardly walk, lay or sit anymore. EXTREME joint pain, increasing monthly. Sent to arthritis doctor and ortho with no relief, only more pills. I researched online and found others with same problem. Took myself off Januvia and joint pain is GONE! I can walk again!"	1	April 9, 2012	157	55
139,590	Luvox	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder last year and tried Anafranil first but couldn't handle the side effects. My doctor started me on Luvox a little over and month ago and I finally feel like I'm getting my life together. I see my counselor every 2 weeks now instead of once a week and my obsessive thoughts are finally under control. I can enjoy books again and I've been feeling a lot more social. At first I had trouble sleeping; I was waking up every night around 4 AM but that has almost stopped completely now. I was worried about weight gain but I've actually lost weight due to my diminished appetite since starting the medication."	9	April 2, 2013	101	117
74,945	Nitrofurantoin	urinary tract infection	"First time I took MacroBid for UTI, after a few days I developed flu like symptoms, fever, aches and pains, heart racing, bronchial congestion. After the infection came back I took it again and only one dose brought back all the side effects and more. I went on line to see if I was alone and I am one of many with this reaction and worse. Thank God for the Internet."	1	November 14, 2013	75	71
161,554	Diphenhydramine	allergic rhinitis	"Diphenhydramine is the "nuclear option" for my hay fever. It absolutely stops the allergic reaction. It's also an unstoppable sedative that will put me to sleep for at least 3 hours."	7	June 19, 2009	1	31
170,051	Quetiapine	borderline personality disorde	"I take 300 mg daily, 200mg of that being at night, and it actually keeps me awake and gives me restless legs. Side note I also take 150mg Zoloft in the am. Both for BPD and bipolar. Maybe my moods are.a bit more stable but compulsions seem the same."	5	August 20, 2017	1	49

152,236

Ciprofloxacin

urinary tract infection

"Took just one tablet, I was rushed to hospital I could not even pick my hand up. Sadly someone gave me a 2nd dose in hospital the next day, 20 mins later I went into.. ANAPHYLAXIS SHOCK .. I had 8 Drs round my bed doing so many things. Thank GOD for those 8 Drs ACTING so FAST. Had I not been in hospital that day. I would not be here now to tell my Story. I was told is was a very close call even though I was in hospital. This was a truly Terrifying thing to happen. I am now so scared to take any antibiotic. 18.3.2016"

1

March 19, 2016

26

109

129,901

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had the Mirena placed about a month after delivering baby. I barely even felt it being placed, the nurse seemed surprised by how little I was bothered. Bottom line, don't be scared of what people write, it's totally worth the potential discomfort if it keeps you from getting pregnant."

10

April 10, 2015

15

50

58,088

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

pain

"I give it an 8. I've been taking it for the last 6 to 8 years and it works so far. I have informed my doctor that I need to up my dosage and he agreed. So I take a half after about an hour after I take my regular dose and it works pretty good (that is the 10/325 mg). Most times I only have to take that half once or twice daily and sometimes I don't have to take the other half."

8

November 10, 2009

16

84

157,440

Guaifenesin

bronchitis

"Took this medication for a chest cough before I went to bed. Woke up in the night with severe nausea and felt dizzy. Tried it again a week later and same happened. I know other people who swear by it."

3

February 23, 2014

62

40

66,491

Valacyclovir

cold sores

"This medication works really well. I woke up this past Saturday with a blister starting to form right under my lip near the corner of my mouth. I of course panicked because getting cold sores really makes me depressed. They are usually pretty bad and take at least 10 days to heal once I get one. So for the first time ever, I rushed to the walk-in clinic to try and get a prescription as soon as possible, since I've always been told it will work better if taken immediately. I hate to count my chickens.... but this medication really has seemed to help tremendously. The blister that formed never really got too bad and is already starting to heal. I expect it will be gone in another day. It's not even that noticeable unless you REALLY look. Amazing."

9

June 13, 2010

1

139

223,759

Omalizumab

asthma, maintenance

"Hello. I've had asthma since childhood 57 years old my asthma attacks were so bad tried everything. My allergist suggested xolair. My asthma is under control. I feel great regular injections twice a week. I thank my Dr and xolair if your asthma is bad give a try. God bless"

10

November 14, 2015

23

50

149,771

Mirena

birth control

"I have had the Mirena in for almost five years - this has been the best for quality of life. I used to be very unwell with endometriosis for many years - now I don't even get a period. I am 25 and without children. I have had some slight side effects of slight weight gain and loss of libido - however these I keep in check with exercise and an understanding partner. Worked for me - hope it can for you."

9

November 15, 2011

1

82

222,707

Topamax

migraine prevention

"This is the 2nd time in 10 yrs a neurologist has put me on Topomax. I am on 125 mg a day. The side effects are horrible and the migraines are worse than ever. Neuro refuses to take me off it after I have told him I do not like this drug or its many side effects. I was told I was a lost cause."

1

September 6, 2015

25

65

141,708

Escitalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"Day 2 of Lexapro. Only side effect is strong yawning. Used to be on Paxil 2 years ago and had extreme side effects (soft stools, night sweats, vivid dreams). Was doing okay controlling my anxiety for the last 2 years until I recently have been under excessive stress causing anxiety and fear of death. I am hoping Lexapro will work well. My husband and I were planning on getting pregnant soon, so I'm not sure if I will have to come off Lexapro or not."

10

October 9, 2011

10

85

153,562

Velivet

birth control

"I was a bit on the edge to start taking this pill, because of how poorly it was reviewed. I'm now a couple months in, and I have no complaints. My mood has stayed as positive as before, and I have had depression before but no signs of that came back. My sex drive was pretty high before, and is now the same, or even more now that I don't have to worry about getting pregnant. I haven't gained any bloatingness, or gained weight, but that could be because I exercise, and have a minimal decreased appetite since I've been on the pill. My acne has been clearing up as well. The only weight gain I have noticed is that my breasts grew a whole cup size. Nothing but positive effects from velvivet!"

10

December 26, 2016

8

133

15,742

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I am 27 years old and this pill is a god-sent. I used to have heavy, painful, irregular periods. But after starting the pill, my periods are regular enough I can predict them down to the hour, they are very light and short, and I have almost no cramping at all! I've been taking them for 6 months and have no intention of stopping."

10

October 18, 2016

4

64

148,631

Mirena

birth control

"I am almost 24 and I have never been pregnant. I also work at an OB/GYN (so I have access to good information and doctors) I was on the pill, then the nuva ring, and back on the pill. These methods made me lose my libido and I started going through waves of depression. I was going to do paragard to get rid of the hormones in my body. My doc advised to try mirena instead, and I followed her advise. I took pain killers before and after the procedure. I also scheduled for the near end of my cycle. The pain on a scale of 1-10 would've been about a 6 (and that lasted about 1 minute). I went back to work, and I feel pretty normal. Everyone is different, don't let reviews sway your opinion, talk to a doctor first. Will follow up in a few months."

8

December 2, 2016

31

149

163,773

Mirtazapine

anxiety

"I suffer from insomnia and anxiety and was prescribed this as a sleep aid in a hospital once, which is when I discovered the pill's wonderful added bonus as having a slightly noticeable anti-anxiety effect. Usually doctors mention that when prescribing a new medicine, but this really was a great bonus. I just didn't like the weight gain, TOTAL mind/body grogginess and increased hunger ALL the following day. So I appreciated the anxiety effect and the help with sleep, but those effects (when pill is taken for a few months) slowly fade and no longer help. I pop one every so often when I need sleep now, but cannot rely on sleep medicines anymore due to such hangovers, so am off all night time medicines now. But this drug wasn't too bad for a while. Just be prepared to lose your tiny figure!"

7

March 6, 2010

49

143

85,963

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I personally have had a horrible experience with this birth control. Of course I understand its going to affect everyone in a different way but I wanted to share my experience. Around the third month of taking Sprintec I started noticing my mood swings were out of control. If I'm not mad I usually just feel numb. I don't genuinely feel excited about anything. I have 0 sex drive and I'm only 21 years old. It made my breasts bigger and I feel like I gained a little weight which I don't mind. I'm looking to switch to something with lower estrogen!"

6

May 3, 2013

14

102

119,808

Losartan

high blood pressure

"I had been on reserpine (rauwolfia serpentina) for about 10 yrs.. It worked great for controlling BP and kept me in the 110/70 range. But in the last 2 yrs. I started having constant stomach pain which turned out to be a side effect and had to stop. Switched to lisinopril which caused a constant throat tickle, but worked. Switched to 50mg losartan a couple months ago and it didn't control BP that well. It drifted up to the 154/85 range with some higher spikes if I had coffee. The losartan also gave me a persistent dry cough. Now on 80 mg valsartan twice a day and so far not too impressed. BP continues to be higher than desired. It's effectiveness for my body is about the same as the losartan. May need to switch to a different class of meds"

3

June 12, 2017

27

141

74,236

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been on this pill for about 6 months now. The first 3 months I was sick for the first week of every pack. The first month I had my period 2 weeks early and skipped the second month completely. Since then I've had my period regularly. It has become very light and only last about 3 days. I experience slight cramps the first day of my cycle. Sex drive decreased the first 2 months but is normal now. I had horrible mood swings but they are settling down now. Overall, the medicine has not been too bad. A lighter period is great plus I'm being protected. But I have heard of people having missed periods. I am currently having my 2nd missed period since starting. We use a condom too but I'm still scared. "

6

December 10, 2010

6

137

80,980

Hypercare

hyperhidrosis

"Hello Let me start off by saying that I have suffered from the nasty Beast we call Hyperhidrosis my entire life. I started using this medication July 15th and today on the 16th my sweating was reduced by at least 90% this is coming from a person who would have pit stains going down my sides and had too throw out shirts usually after a wear or two after only 1 day I'm surprised it's working the way it is. I will post an update in a week and let you know how it's going but please if have this condition try it it is truly a life changer the stinging (a side effect) is a small price too pay based on the results."

9

July 16, 2014

12

124

7,726

Xanax

panic disorde

"I have found that Xanax works for me, in such a way that I can go outside, to the shopping mall, and to other events with my family, that I would otherwise avoid at all costs. I have been on Xanax since 1987, and aside from a couple of small self medicating, and using with alcohol when I was younger (I no longer do these things, which are quite dangerous), and my life has been almost normal."

10

June 8, 2013

90

77

148,063

Norethindrone

birth control

"Awful!!! Worst acne of my life, heavy periods, weight gain, and discharge. Been taking for 3 months and stopped now for a week face is finally clearing up. Won't take it again."

1

January 19, 2016

10

32

157,787

Accutane

acne

"I had mild-severe scarring acne since I was 8 years old (I had premature puberty) and my mom took me to many dermatologists who prescribed many different medications. Nothing worked. Of course I was a little kid and wasn't following the instructions thoroughly. Then at the age of 16 I went on Accutane for 7 months. I remember that it took a while to see some improvement but on the 6th to 7th month it got extremely better. Of course I had a lot of problems with my dry lips. My hands were also very sensitive to cold (they still are). I stayed clear for about 17 years. I only had 2-3 zits once a month during menstruation. Since a year acne has started coming back. Not that bad though. The red marks are the worse. I might go on Accutane again."

9

August 13, 2014

29

142

133,540

Tesamorelin

lipodystrophy

"The therapeutic effect is not as immediate or apparent as Serostim (which I took for weight loss due to AIDS-related wasting). However, its effect, although more subtle, is nevertheless quite extraordinary! The fat is slowly subsiding, even in the back around the waistline (which is SUPER DIFFICULT to get rid of!). The most obvious effect, although secondary to the therapeutic aim of reducing abdominal fatty tissue, is the absolutely fabulous change in my skin texture, color, and overall health. My skin heals at 500% its normal speed. Even fine line wrinkles are lessening in the cheeks and eyes."

8

June 11, 2011

48

98

164,362

Diclofenac

osteoarthritis

"Have been taking this medication 50mg twice daily for six months now. I am a 48 yo white male in good health but I do have various pain issues due to years of full contact sports in my youth and working construction most of my adult life. I have had carpal tunnel release surgery in both hands and have a plate and some screws in my right hand from a boxing fracture. I also have knees that ache and pop and shoulder and elbow issues as well as pain and spasms in my back. My doctor put me on diclofenac and my elbow shoulder and especially my hand issues respond greatly to this medication. The back and my knees not so much and use other medications to help with them. Usually after about a half hour my hand pain and stiffness is gone. very happy"

10

March 17, 2016

20

145

224,388

Levothyroxine

underactive thyroid

"I was finally prescribed this medicine after convincing my DR that all my symptoms pointed to hypothyroidism. Since it considered subclinical at this point, he didn't want me to take medicine at all. I was eating hardly anything (no appetite - less than 1000 calories), exercising only 2 days a week because I was so tired even after sleeping 8 hours and still gaining weight. On the weekends, I could accomplish a couple of things and then had to rest for a couple of hours. My feet were so dry. My joints hurt so bad it was hard to walk. Life had become icky. I have been on this medicine for a little over 2 weeks and feel like my old self again. I am not dieting, stopped gaining weight and can exercise 5 days a week. YEAH!"

8

July 15, 2015

74

138

13,966

Bydureon

diabetes, type 2

"Just had my second injection of Bydureon. First one went fine-just little bits of nausea. The second one was two days ago. Last night I woke up sick as a dog with horrible vomiting and diarrhea. I've been ill for hours and am now missing work. That makes me unhappy. Guessing it's the Bydureon but maybe stomach virus. Will check in with my dr today. Byetta I could not tolerate at all. I'm wondering if this one is the same."

6

December 4, 2014

26

80

67,726

Plan B

emergency contraception

"Had sex on ovulation day and condom broke. He didn't finish inside me, only a little got in me as he pulled out. I had just began my bc a couple weeks prior and was scared my antibiotics I was on could have interactected with my bc. So I took plan b 30 minutes later and started my period 2 weeks later on the predicted date! It was extremely stressful. I convinced myself at times I was pregnant by googling everything possible. I know it's hard not to do that but try not to! If you take it in enough time it should work. I had minimal side effects. Lots of stretchy white discharge for two weeks and my period started as a dark brown discharge that was minimal and turned into a period. Good luck!"

10

January 2, 2017

1

136

2,581

Plaquenil

undifferentiated connective tissue disease

"I have been taking plaquenil for over 6 weeks to treat autoimmune hair loss. My hair and itchy scalp has not improved at all. In fact it was even worse for a few weeks. Now I'm getting sores all around my eyes with a cyst on my eyelid and an inflamed blood vessel. I called my rheumy today to ask for a switch. I'm very disappointed because it seemed like the best out of the bunch for side effects."

1

September 15, 2015

22

79

166,062

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I got my liletta put in July 2016. The insertion was painful 8/10. The most pain part is when they clamp your uterus I can still remember that pain now. I never had any pregnancies. I was crampy and had some oozeing/spotting the rest of day. I pretty much nap the whole day after that. The next day everything was fine. The following month I had a very light period. After that I haven't had an true period since, I mean I get all the symptoms of period without the blood. My sex drive actually increase with being on it. No weight gain or breakouts. So far it is amazing and I love it"

10

January 28, 2017

9

114

3,079

Nitrofurantoin

urinary tract infection

"Before your freak out thinking that you're gonna have the worst experience ever on this drug, don't! Most people who have good experiences don't come to these sites and write reviews, it's always the bad ones! I have terrible health anxiety and I'm sensitive to lots of drugs. I also had C diff 3 months ago (cured by at home Fecal Microbiota Transplantation) so taking an antibiotic again was pretty scary for me. The side effects I got were a slight headache and nausea for a couple hours after each pill, some gas but no other digestive issues (thank goodness!!!). I was feeling better on the 4th day and have one more day to go. Take it with bread to make it easier on your stomach."

9

April 12, 2017

42

126

152,075

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I am on my 9th day of Chantix which is up to the 1 mg pills twice a day now. The first week taking Chantix I smoked 3 cigarettes to "finish off the pack", and hated every single puff. I actually ended up putting the cigarettes out after 2-3 puffs. The smell was disgusting, and the taste was awful. I still have cravings to smoke, but know that it won't do me any good to buy another pack. Waste of money because I won't smoke them. However,the side effects are EXTREMELY intense for me. I have had EXTREME ANGER outbursts, and very severe depression. My stomach hurts after taking the pill, and I just want to roll up in a ball. I think I could quit taking the pill now and be smoke free to lessen the psychotic episodes, but I'm really not sure."

6

November 2, 2009

10

144

145,191

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have had this birth control in my arm for 3 weeks now I do not like it. About a week after I had it put in I have been getting headaches, I break out on my face and very bad mood swings I have turned into a total b*tch and get upset very easy and that is not me at all and not to mention I usually have my period 4/5 days it's now going on 10 days, also the implant has moved to the injection point in my arm not sure if that's good or not but I don't like it so I'm getting it taken out next week."

4

October 16, 2015

3

111

188,609

ParaGard

birth control

"I had the paraguard I inserted in the beginning of December 2015, and so far I LOVE it!!!!!! My period is a tiny bit heavier but nothing bad. I love it's good for 19 years and it's nonhormonal! :)"

10

January 25, 2016

8

39

83,675

Sorafenib

renal cell carcinoma

"I have taken Nexavar for almost eight years, with stable disease. The most on going side effect is only the bottoms of my feet bother me, like they bother a diabetic, I have to buy cotton socks, and they bother me during each season than there ok after a few weeks. I have worked five days a week, this whole time and only missed a day because of a doctors appointment every three months."

10

December 12, 2015

9

74

128,806

Phentermine

weight loss

"I started taking phentermine 4 days ago (3 since it was given to me more in the afternoon so I started it the next day). I've already lost about 5 lbs. Wow."

10

December 20, 2014

51

32

213,419

Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

hiv infection

"I tested HIV on 8/11/15 and started taking Stribild on 8/25/15. On 8/25/15 my CD4 Count was 576 and HIV Viral Load was 52992. I took Stribild at night before bed with 16oz of water. In the morning I drank another 16oz bottle of water along with (1)Selenium 200mcq and (1)L-Glutathione 500mg, what I took in the morning. I started working out at the gym 4(x) week faithfully and on 9/25/15 I went to the Dr to get my new blood test results and my CD4 Count was 795 and HIV Viral Load was 28. I was told that I was "UNDETECTABLE," I Thank God for the results. I am on the right track and had NO SIDE EFFECTS"

10

September 27, 2015

16

119

31,100

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Can the burn get any worse! as I start on day 3 of Monistat 7. The only relief came from reading the tales of my fallen comrades. Good luck to all those who unknowingly enter into Satan's bed as I did."

2

January 4, 2017

11

41

192,300

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

acne

"Yasmin is a life saver. I would honestly recommend it to anyone with persistent acne. My acne came back when I was 20 after my skin had been completely clear since I was around 16. My GP didn't feel like it was severe enough to put me on strong medication again like I was during my teen years so he prescribed me Yasmin. I have been taking yasmin now for around 8 months and my acne is completely gone. I stopped taking it at one point for about a month because I was away and unable to get a prescription and my break outs started to come back which definitely proved to me that Yasmin actually works. I still get the odd spot here and there but they are always small and easy to get rid of I no longer get cystic spots at all !!"

10

September 11, 2015

19

146

117,279

Robaxin-750

muscle spasm

"I was given these after and while being in the hospital as the result of a car crash. (A couple compression fractures and a broken sternum). I don't really know if it was the Robaxin or the morphine, that relaxed me during the stay. But, during the recovery and physical therapy these really helped with my spasms. All in all what I learned is not to drive on them. "

8

November 24, 2011

40

70

176,288

Lorazepam

anxiety

"DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE TAKING! Consult with your doctor but also be aware of the side effects involved. Symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, muscle weakness, slowed speech, muscle spasms, twitching / fidgeting, nightmares. Not for everyone."

1

June 26, 2016

21

35

228,318

Butrans

pain

"I have taken Norco on and off for my neck and back pain for years. My stomach produces too much stomach acid and so I developed stomach problems and can no longer take those type of prescriptions orally. I couldn't take enough Norco all of the time to keep the pain under control without it making me sick anyway. Butrans came along and now the pain is consistently under control and no stomach problems."

10

June 9, 2016

44

74

66,496

Valacyclovir

herpes simplex, suppression

"Valtrex has been great. I have not had an outbreak in almost two years since taking it, it has almost been like a cure. The only downside is that the pills are big but I think that is a small price to pay for what it does!"

10

April 15, 2010

66

47

188,448

ParaGard

birth control

"I got my paragard in May of 2014 and I love it! I don't remember much pain during the insertion process, but I did have a child 6 months prior to getting it. During the first 6 or so months, my periods were extremely heavy, to the point i was lightheaded for the first few days due to the extreme blood loss. I also had extremely bad cramping along with it; I never got cramps with my period before getting this. Because of this, I was at the point where I was about to get it removed, but I wanted to give it another month before doing so. I am glad I waited! Once my body got used to it, I was completely fine!! I haven't had any problems since then. I don't even know it's there anymore! I recommend it to anyone who can't take the pill."

8

February 14, 2017

14

148

117,294

Rythmol SR

atrial fibrillation

"I am a 64 year old male and have been using Rythmol since January 05. I started with the standard Rythmol 150mg 3 times a day. This was inconvenient so my doctor put me on Rythmol SR 225mg twice a day and I have been on this regimen for three years with absolutely no side effects and no recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation. My concern is long term effect. I am at 4 1/2 years on Rythmol and see one person on this site with 13 years. I would like ot know if there are any other long term users and what their results are. Do I need to try ablation?"

10

August 6, 2009

54

110

147,530

Alprazolam

depression

"Xanax is the one benzodiazepine that actually helps. I have gone through a loss from my fiance of 10 years, he passed in September 2009 and I got on Xanax and it helps me out a lot. It is the best."

9

February 14, 2010

87

41

37,790

Reclipsen

birth control

"I began taking Reclipsen during February of 2015. Developed cystic acne. I've always had a few spots here and there, but nothing like this. I even switched to all-organic skin products which helped a little. I developed insane headaches. I became extremely emotional and began crying at the drop of a hat, where in the past, I could count on 2 hands how many times I would cry per year. WORST OF ALL, I gained 20 lbs from Feb-Oct 2015. I exercise, have a plant-based diet, and I'm 22 so my metabolism hasn't quite slowed yet. No excuse for that and not flattering on a 5'4" frame. It prevented pregnancy (thus 2/10), but the side effects aren't worth enduring this pill. Switching to ParaGard in a week and a half. No more hormones for me."

2

September 23, 2015

3

135

211,716

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"I haven't been diagnosed with bipolar, but my psychiatrist put me on this over a year ago for a mood disorder. She built me up to 200 mgs and about a year ago moved me to 150 mgs in the morning and another 150 mgs at night. It's not a miracle pill and I still feel down sometimes and happy at others, but overall I don't get super down like I used to. In conjunction with the other psychiatric medicine I am on, it helps to keep me stable and helps me deal with a very serious disease that I came down with about 3 years ago that has completely turned my world upside down."

9

May 20, 2017

22

115

160,625

Buspirone

anxiety

"I don't like SSRIs. The fact that Buspar can deal with serotonin receptors without causing the loss of libido, weight gain, and tiredness makes it perfect to treat generalized anxiety. Plus it's non-addictive like many benzodiazepine for panic attacks. I wish they made it in extended release form, though my doctor said it's okay to just take my full dose in the morning - and that seems to be working fine for me. It's the only medication that focuses mainly on the brain's serotonin levels that I like."

8

February 8, 2014

210

88

74,932

Keppra

seizures

"I had brain surgery in December 1996. A tumor was found in the middle of my brain. I had been having blackouts for 16 years before they could find it. I had been on Dilantan before the surgery. It worked but the doctor said Keppra was much better so I was put on Keppra after the operation and haven't had a black out since."

9

July 16, 2008

41

64

151,216

OxyContin

pain

"I have bean using Oxycontin for 2 years (150mg twice a day). It is doing a good job with out making me feel like a zombie. By the way I suffer from chronic pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. I don't have any side effects and it is controlling the pain to a bearable level. Thank you."

9

April 16, 2009

38

55

220,219

Amitriptyline

irritable bowel syndrome

"I use this medicine as an antidepressant and for my Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It works miracles. I am sleepy a lot because of it and at first I had dry mouth, but compared to the cramps and upset stomach pains I was used to before this medicine, I could deal with the sleepiness and dry mouth!"

9

March 1, 2015

62

56

167,576

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Took the pill about 45 minutes after mishap with my boyfriend. Suffered from indigestion and restlessness throughout the night, but didn't vomit until about 7 hours later. I vomited about 15 times total, ~ every 15-30 minutes whether I drank something or not. Now my entire body is in flu-like pain and my head is killing me. I can barely get out of bed without wanting to pass out or being in immense pain. The vomiting stopped after about 5 hours, but I can definitely say this has been one of the worst experiences of my life. I've only been on it for 1 day, so I can't comment on its contraceptive effects. I just wanted to make this post for anyone else suffering. It passes. Just keep yourself hydrated with small sips of Gatorade and water."

5

February 10, 2016

1

137

180,463

Diclofenac

pain

"Seems to be working pretty well, but it's hard to keep in place for 12 hours on my back while still trying to go about some normal activity. Probably needs more adhesive."

7

May 3, 2009

25

32

32,241

Lisinopril

high blood pressure

"I was prescribed this drug recently by my Dr. for treating my High Blood Pressure. In Reducing BP it was wonderful and I went from a BP of 143/105 to 95/71 using one of the lowest doses of this drug (5mg). However, I felt dizzy and faint and feeling like I was going to pass out and was afraid to take a second dose. I was sweating so much, even in my sleep. And that night I woke up sweating and with dry mouth and a strange cough was beginning to appear in my lungs. I knew all this dehydation could not be good for my recently diagnoses CKD and so I stopped using it immediately. Within a few days I felt back to my normal self. Still I don't know the extent of internal damage caused by using it just once. I have decided to reduce my BP through"

1

July 30, 2017

14

150

42,188

Dexilant

gerd

"I was given samples if dexilant from my Dr. I was recently diagnosed with GERD. I had mucus in the back of my throat so bad I couldn't eat anything at all. I could hardly drink water without it irritating the acid in my throat. The dexilant worked like a charm I could eat and I had no side effects. Then after a week of use I started getting bad cramps in my legs. They just recently spread to my entire body. I went to the er yesterday morning they told me I had tardiv dyskonesia. I stopped taking all my medications a week ago and the cramps are still here they Here.!! I was given benadryl in the er and was told to continue use for 10days to see if the reaction goes away... I'd rather have the diarrhea then constant muscle spasms"

5

April 20, 2015

25

144

172,483

Clonazepam

anxiety

"I absolutely love this medication. I am prescribed 1mg 4 times daily and it helps me so much with my anxiety. I was switched from lorazepam to Clonazepam, and the Clonazepam helps so much more than the lorazepam did. It truly helps me get by with everyday life.!"

9

May 2, 2016

26

48

112,917

Bisacodyl

constipation

"Took one at 9am, had little effect and just made me gassy. Took another at 1pm, had a BM approx. two hours later, still experiencing some discomfort though so I don't think it's done a very thorough job."

8

May 27, 2017

2

38

67,758

Plan B

emergency contraception

"So me and my boyfriend had sex, he thinks he ejaculated inside me so I took the plan b right away. The symptoms are terrible. I had lower abdominal pain, fatigue, dizziness nausea, I was so tired all I wanted to do was sleep. Today is February 11 2017 just one day after I took the pill. it's a great backup but to be honest I will never take it again. I experienced all of the symptoms at the same time. Not a great feeling."

8

February 12, 2017

6

85

106,996

Implanon

birth control

"I am on my second implant. I've had an Implanon since I was 18, I am now 24. I think this is the best thing ever. No side effects for me. And I don't have to remember to take anything. Awesome!"

9

September 26, 2013

5

41

52,183

Adipex-P

weight loss

"Been on Adipex for one week and lost 7lbs. I was skeptical at first but after exercising and dieting with no results, what did I have to lose. Doctor suggested we try it for 30 days. I'm glad I did. Side effects at least for me include dry mouth; constipation and some sleeplessness. I feel that exercise is a daily must. After I exercise, I feel normal; the only difference is that I'm not hungry nor am I interested on the donut by desk or cake down the hall! Another point, you will not be hungry nor interested in food; however you must remain mindful that your body needs fuel to to keep burning; so I find myself getting satisfaction from just half of a Kind bar (before I could eat 3 at once)."

9

August 17, 2012

45

134

225,502

Bupropion

major depressive disorde

"I took Wellbutrin SR 150, twice a day for about a year along with Zoloft 50 once a day to get myself better after falling into a deep depressive episode. My psychiatrist also recommended the Wellbutrin for helping to stop tobacco products and said that it would help with the depressive episodes. Overall, I really liked this medication for my condition as it had few side effects for me and with the Zoloft (not sure which to give credit to really) my appetite increased and I was able to eat healthier and gain back some of the weight which was lost due to my depression as a whole. After doing more research I did find that Wellbutrin is contraindicated for people with history of epilepsy or seizures in general."

9

April 26, 2014

16

129

111,120

Verapamil

migraine prevention

"I started having dizziness and vertigo issues this year and was diagnosed with migraine in May. I was put on Prozac which helped with anxiety, but not with dizziness. Then the doctor added verapamil to my daily medication, initially at 120mg, which reduced the dizziness greatly within days. Then we upped to 240mg with even better results. I am about to go in for a 1 month check-up. I might ask if we can up the dose to 320mg or 360mg to get rid of the dizziness completely. This medicine has been a miracle, gave me my life back."

9

July 11, 2012

54

99

203,267

Blisovi 24 Fe

birth control

"I started on Blisovi after the Junel brand switched to it, and before Junel it had another name. Contrary to most of the other reviewers, I have had a fairly easygoing time on this pill. No mood effects that I've noticed, no abnormal weight gain. and my acne is bad but it was that way before the pill- Blisovi has made it neither better nor worse. My periods are around 4 days. However, it has definitely caused nipple sensitivity/tenderness, so that's an issue as I'm in a long term relationship. That's the only side effect I've experienced thus far."

9

December 22, 2016

4

99

30,824

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"My best friend & I got a YI a week apart & both decided to use Monistat 7. For me..IT WORKS WONDERS..but for her it burned like crazy. Truth is, the medicine wasn't the actual cause of her burning, she was already burning when she urinated BEFORE she actually started using the medicine. Basically from irritation."

10

June 21, 2017

1

56

76,046

Benadryl

allergic rhinitis

"Good antihistamine. Can cause drowsiness, but it works quickly and shrinks nasal swelling better than some of the other choices. I take a newer antihistamine during the day, but this helps a ton at night when the other wears off and the pollen is still bad."

8

May 23, 2016

4

46

200,383

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I started Chantix two years ago on June 5th with an expected quit day of June 12th. I didn't even make it a week, on the fifth day, I looked down at the cigarette with disgust and threw it away and gave my pack away. The easiest part was taking the pill, I knew if I took it, I was one day closer to being smoke free! I went back for my second month, and she told me it was $192. I told her I already paid that at the beginning, she said it was only for the first month. I ended up not getting the second month and remained smoke free for over a year! I smoked one cigarette at a party and the next day I had a pack in my pocket. My greatest advice, is to realize that once you make it, you can NEVER try it again! One cig= relapse!"

10

May 31, 2013

65

154

158,710

Methylphenidate

adhd

"Our 10 year old daughter has been taking Concerta for ADD for two months and the difference is unbelievable. Her performance in school had been steadily declining from year to year without any explanation. We knew she was capable of doing well so we found this very frustrating. After asking the school for help she was evaluated and diagnosed with ADD (no hyperactivity). She is on a 36mg dose after increasing it just one time. After starting the medication we noticed a difference immediately, the first thing being her handwriting, it honestly looked like a different child%u2019s writing%u2026so neat I actually thought her older sister had written it. We%u2019ve received glowing reports from her teachers and even from the principal and her grades have steadily increased to As & Bs in just a short time. Homework is no longer an issue either%u2026we used to spend long frustrating evenings on homework and now 9 nights out of 10 her homework is completely finished by the time we get home from work. Thank you Concerta%u2026you gave us the daughter we knew we had."

8

January 13, 2011

21

181

227,786

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had my first implant inserted two and a half years ago. It's worked wonders. When having it put in my arm I felt absolutely nothing but a bit of poking and prodding. It almost tickled. I haven't gotten pregnant while using it and have experienced no side effects. The most annoying thing was the first week after I got it I was required to wear a pressure bandage while the incision healed and the bandage was awfully itchy. However that isn't a fault of the contraception. I'd recommend Implanon to anyone who asked me about birth control and was looking for a long term method. It's more effective and cheaper than some pills."

10

December 19, 2011

0

114

141,510

Escitalopram

depression

"Extremely effective with no side effects other than drowsiness for first three days. Generic brands result in withdrawal symptoms- no idea why. Cannot miss more than one dose even on proper Lexapro or withdrawal symptoms occur."

10

July 20, 2013

43

36

182,051

Acetaminophen / caffeine

headache

"I had the worst experience with migraine headaches, nothing allowed relief, until Excedrine. I could not believe that two little pills of something so cheap allowed relief from the harrowing migraines I was having, THANK YOU!"

9

January 24, 2012

5

36

128,754

Phentermine

weight loss

"I'm on 37.5 and I started in Nov-13- 2014. I weighed in at 295.... Now, March 13th I am down to 235. It's amazing! Huge HUGE appetite suppressant, I would have to remind myself to eat. I didn't take it everyday. I would take it 3 days on a week . I have a 6 month prescription. Still have bottles left!! I want to get down to 180 and I know that it will be done very shortly. The best thing, even on my days off I have healthier eating habits. I do have insomnia. But I find that melatonin helps, and taking it around 7am it begins to wear off around bedtime. I also have tons of energy on it also. And its a good mood stabilizer. All and all I wish I could be on it forEVER! Even if the weight loss wears off, for the other effects!"

10

March 13, 2015

2

150

171,194

Levitra

erectile dysfunction

"I have to admit that after 25 years of marriage, a bit of the spark was wearing off. Levitra totally re-energized our sex life. Not only does Levitra work great physically, it seems to make me grow little devil horns as well. Thanks for a great medicine. No wonder it's so popular."

10

March 31, 2012

48

52

77,186

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"I have been on Belviq for 8 days now. The first 3-4 days I had headaches and a slight pounding in my ears. I do feel like I'm a little more forgetful than usual but nothing extreme. I just make myself a list so nothing slips by. My joints are a little sore but again nothing extreme. My starting weight was 176.8 and 8 days later I'm 171.2. I haven't changed my eating habits as far as what I eat but I'm eating a portion of what I would normally eat. My "obsession" for food has pretty much gone away. I can get through an entire day without having cravings. So far the results compared to the slight side effects are so worth it for me! My Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance covers 65% of the monthly cost so my monthly portion is $71.00."

10

July 25, 2014

110

144

225,489

Bupropion

depression

"Added this on along with my Cymbalta 60mg & Abilify 1mg. Took 150mg per day for 2 weeks until I realized I had major suicidal thoughts and ideation. Just out of nowhere. Immediately discontinued and felt better in 2-3 days. Beware of sudden mood changes please! The only good thing about this medicine is that it absolutely kills your appetite- lost 13lbs in 2 weeks. Not worth dying over though- sanity before vanity!"

2

June 4, 2014

92

73

184,538

Rosiglitazone

diabetes, type 2

"My father was on avandia for 5 years and suffered a heart attack. His doctor told my family that he had no heart concerns before taking avandia. My father died because of this medication. I do not recommend this drug"

1

November 7, 2015

5

40

157,741

Accutane

acne

"I have struggled with acne for years now, and after going through many different topical creams and cleansers, my derm finally prescribed me this pill. It really helped clear up my acne, but a month after I stopped using it, my acne came back . Albeit the acne was much less and just a little whitehead here and there but it was still disappointing. I had a lot of negative side effects while using including: increased redness in the face, increased sensitivity to sun, rashes on arms and hands and dryness of lips and skin. Overall, it got rid of most of my acne which was a godsend, but the side effects were nasty and I still have little whiteheads here and there. But my self confidence sky rocketed and I feel much better after taking it."

8

July 30, 2015

15

137

198,723

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I loved the shot. I started the shot at the age of 16 and continued until I was 20. Yes you will bleed the first three months but mine was regular like my period from what I remember with a lil spotting in between. After three months my period was gone. Due to me being on it so long it took two years for my period to return which I didn't mind and I conceived about 4 moths after that. I'm now a full time mother of one beautiful healthy baby girl and have moved on to IUD Nexa due to me not wanting any more children and it being every three years. But honesty I loved the shot and only had weight gain."

10

March 18, 2017

6

124

205,494

Pristiq

depression

"I had been on Pristiq for about 1 year at 50mg. While on it, the feelings of depression and anxiety pretty much disappeared. However, after changing my lifestyle for the better and going off Pristiq I have been dealing with withdrawal side effects. It has been 4 weeks now and I still have the brain zaps which make me feel unsteady. These zaps have been continuous and extremely upsetting. Add to this the deep states of sadness (mention the least sad thing and I would start crying) and the nightmares....it has been a very rough 4 weeks. For the last week I have had blood pressure swings from 110/60 to 218/111 and weakness in the large muscles of my legs and arms. For those going on or off, be careful!"

5

February 28, 2014

116

130

75,470

Oracea

rosacea

"Oracea worked perfectly for clearing up my rosacea. I used it for 4 years. Now Obamacare has screwed everything up so bad, insurance companies do not cover it anymore. I can't afford it. rosacea is back. Guess I am just going to have to be ugly because nothing else seems to work."

10

June 9, 2016

12

52

68,053

Plan B

emergency contraception

"January 5th I was ovulating and me and my boyfriend hooked up, he came inside of me and I was totally freaking out. Went to Walgreen's to buy this wonderful gift and took it about 7 hours after we did the deed..I just started my period today! I'm so very happy and thankful for plan b, it works ladies!! I was completely skeptical about it since it was my first time taking it. I had mild side effects like it made me feel nauseous, I had a huge headache, I was dizzy but 24 hours after I took it I felt much better. Make sure you take it ASAP before 24 hours is definitely your best bet!!! Trust plan b!"

10

January 17, 2016

12

120

201,469

Zoloft

panic disorde

"My Dr. started me on 50mg then slowly went up to 100 then 150 and now 200 mg within 3 months. I had anxiety for about 15 years and didn't realize I was that bad. My general practioner had me on Ativan and I have been on that for a good 10 years. I thought that was the end all/be all because it took away the panic for the time being - instant fix. I'm 42 years old, like to excerise, working mom with a full life and I hated having panic attacks at the mall, small spaces, etc. I really thought I would always be that way and just had to deal with it but honestly the Zoloft saved me. It makes you so positive and you don't focus on the stuff that would bring on anxiety. I wished I would've had this long before now. Give it time.. it WILL work"

10

October 9, 2015

81

153

157,080

Differin

acne

"I had to stop using this product very early on because it ruined my skin. It made my skin unbelievably dry, and made me breakout on my forehead worse than it had in 5 years. I also developed red blotches all over my face. Don't buy this."

1

July 16, 2017

9

47

175,560

Augmentin

otitis media

"I have chronic otitis media problem which I had since I was 14 (I am now 37) and the 1gm dose of Augmentin for a week, 1 tablet daily - is by far the best solution for me. Experienced a bit if nausea but its not so bad. This is the best antibiotics for my otitis media condition for now. Love it!!!"

10

May 12, 2015

7

62

7,538

Xanax

panic disorde

"I started taking Xanax in 1992 after having a heart catheter that went wrong. I went into V Tach after that I suffered from arrhythmia daily and panic attacks, ending up in the hospital a few times.. First the arrhythmia starts which brings on panic attacks. I realize now this is all PTSD. My new internist put me on Xanax at. 025mg which had little results then upped to 0.50mg which I take one twice a day. 24 years later I'm still on it taking same dosage. Tried going off a few times unsuccessfully. New doctor lowered it to one day. Hoping for the best."

10

November 12, 2016

22

105

79,526

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"Ladies, let me tell you this pill works! My boyfriend and I had the condom fail right during the middle of my cycle. I went to the pharmacy about 9 hours later and bought some. Right after I took it I felt fatigued the whole first day. I did experience some other side effects as well seeing as I have never been on any hormonal contraceptive. I had cramps for the full two weeks until I got my period as well as breast tenderness. The week after I took the pill I felt nauseous, had sore breasts, sore back, cramps, and headaches. I thought I was pregnant and got really stressed out. I got my period right on time though despite my stress. My best advice is to just relax and wait it out. Easier said than done I know!"

10

January 15, 2014

72

140

27,359

Fenofibrate

hypertriglyceridemia

"Was placed on this for Hypercholesterolemia, incidentally my triglycerides were high as well. Can't really say if this has helped or not. I suspect another medication, Abilify, was responsible for the Hypercholesterolemia and high triglycerides. I quit the Abilify and the last time I had my levels checked I was told I was normal. Again, can't say if this has helped...can't say it hasn't."

5

July 22, 2016

4

64

130,700

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I took the pill at the beginning of December. My boyfriend and I had been using protection but we both felt like something was different one day so I went and got the pill. I got my period one day earlier than normal almost three weeks later. We were both happy and not worried until I was supposed to start my period in January. We were both very stressed because I had been cramping yet I was more than a week late. One day we were going to go get a pregnancy test but I started my period at school. My period has become much heavier and I have worse cramps than before. Still I was very happy to get my period. So don't worry if you are a couple days late."

10

January 28, 2012

1

132

89,269

Celexa

depression

"Week1 dizziness, nausea, no appetite, foggy feeling, stomach growling. Week 2 same as before plus sweating, bad GERD,and insomnia. Almost stopped but decided to stick it out. Week 3 everything slowly disappeared. Now on week 4, much calmer, lost weight about 8 lbs, blood pressure dropped to normal readings, I have more energy now I am walking everyday, still feel like myself, not numb like some reported . Reason started was I had 2 deaths in a month and was losing it. In the past I have tried Prozac, lexapro, effexor, Zoloft and many others nothing has worked as well as celexa. My advice give it time, be patient . Like many things it's worth waiting for. Good Luck to all!!"

9

July 5, 2015

116

121

85,842

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I started taking tri-sprintec because the pharmacy I switched too no longer carried tri-prevfem. My first month was fine no changes. However my second month on the pill my I went through a super tampon! Normally I barley go through a light. My cramps are horrible and I have a headache that just won't quit. My limbo is also way the hell down from where is used to be. The only good knews is my acne is slightly better durning pms. I am completely miserable after I finished this pack I am switching."

1

October 31, 2013

7

93

76,808

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"My dr gave me the choice of two different weight loss medicines After reading the reviews for both of them I was a little worried about taking either. But after much research I decided on belviq. I started 1/1/16 and as of today(3/4/16). I have lost 20lbs. I have a lot more to lose but I am very pleased with my results and how effective belviq works. I have had absolutely NO side effects at all. Along with taking the medicine I use the ap my fitness pal to track my calorie intake. This ap is awesome and I highly recommended it. I workout usually 4-6 days a week. I have a bad knee so I am only able to do cardio on an elliptical for about 20-25 mins and then I lift for about 20-25 mins. So I am exercising but not more then a hour each night."

10

March 5, 2016

55

149

41,772

Clonidine

adhd

"Depression for fifteen months hinged on the fact that my inattention was so bad. Every day it was constantly "OH MY GOD CAN'T DO ANYTHING." I had so many motivations and ambitions for projects and was so overwhelmed by ADHD that I could not do any of it. All I can say is that I am really disappointed with Strattera... I fought and fought to get a stimulant to no avail and they finally gave me Kapvay for bedtime. It's been two weeks and my depression has finally lifted because my inattention and distraction is gone. They are symbiotic with each other. And now I can DO STUFF and not have to binge watch Impractical Jokers anymore. To ADHD I stand atop a tram in a superhero costume and say "SUCK IT!!!""

10

February 11, 2016

109

132

8,314

Zolpidem

insomnia

"Works splendidly when first prescribed but over time loses it's effectiveness and one develops a tolerance to it's effectiveness. Due to it's short half-life in the body, it peters out quite quickly ( /- 2 hours). Would not recommend long-term treatment with this medicine (>6 months)."

6

January 9, 2015

46

220,792

Loestrin 24 Fe

birth control

"I started loestrin 24 as my first birth control pill. I started it the third day of my period as my doctor instructed and my period lasted four days longer than normal. My bleeding stopped, then, for four days and then started again and lasted for two months! My gynecologist says that sometimes birth control takes 2-3 months to even out. Well, the first month I had break through bleeding on and off and had several days in a row with little to no bleeding. The second month, I bled for four solid weeks. I had no sex drive, some cramping in between periods and I felt very depressed and insecure. This was not the pill for me."

1

April 7, 2010

2

118

41,982

Clonidine

opiate withdrawal

"This patch helped me so so much with opiate withdrawal. I used the patch for 8 weeks and discontinued my Ultram. I experienced zero withdrawal. I highly recommend using this patch to get yourself off the opiates."

10

December 25, 2011

96

37

212,104

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"Although I had experienced major episodes of depression and anxiety (which went unconfirmed by psychiatrists) it wasn't until I turned 24 in May 2013 that I was diagnosed with bipolar II. I was started on Lamictal 25 mg and BAM! within two days I felt like a whole new person: very social, motivated, imaginative and bursting with life (much different from the depressed and irritable self). I am currently on 100 mg and feeling great after continuing college, earning the highest GPA I ever earned, obtaining a new personal training job and meeting a very beautiful girl...I guess that's success. For anyone with the same condition Lamictal is worth trying, as it's super effective and produces almost no side effects."

10

January 14, 2014

46

120

95,320

Otezla

plaque psoriasis

"Have had psoriasis for 42 years, legs, arms, trunk. Afraid to take biologics because of side effects. Started Otezla and started clearing patches up on arms and trunk after 6 weeks, had light headaches and loose stools for couple weeks but subsided. I've been on it for 15 months and it's not clearing up any more if my skin. It seems stalled after starting out so well. I thought it was finally the miracle for psoriasis, but doesn't seem to be. The maker of Otezla actually pays for mine 100% and I have insurance that would not cover it at first but they will now."

5

December 10, 2017

0

105

187,301

Azelastine / fluticasone

allergic rhinitis

"As a physician and a patient, I must say that Dymista is the best nasal decongestant spray I have ever used. I have used Flonase, Nasonex and Afrin. Flonase and Nasonex work well, but take 2-3 days before any significant relief is noted. Afrin is amazing for IMMEDIATE relief, but the rebound effects after a few days use are just too severe. I have found Dymista to be superior to all others as the antihistamine component works almost immediately providing relief from allergic causes, while the fluticasone is allowed a couple days to exhibit it's true anti inflammatory effects on the nasal mucosa. I am a recently graduated physician, and I will surely prescribe this medication to my future patients as a first line treatment."

9

September 8, 2013

49

125

201,908

Sitagliptin

diabetes, type 2

"On 100 mg daily for almost 2 yrs and could hardly walk, lay or sit anymore. EXTREME joint pain, increasing monthly. Sent to arthritis doctor and ortho with no relief, only more pills. I researched online and found others with same problem. Took myself off Januvia and joint pain is GONE! I can walk again!"

1

April 9, 2012

157

55

139,590

Luvox

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder last year and tried Anafranil first but couldn't handle the side effects. My doctor started me on Luvox a little over and month ago and I finally feel like I'm getting my life together. I see my counselor every 2 weeks now instead of once a week and my obsessive thoughts are finally under control. I can enjoy books again and I've been feeling a lot more social. At first I had trouble sleeping; I was waking up every night around 4 AM but that has almost stopped completely now. I was worried about weight gain but I've actually lost weight due to my diminished appetite since starting the medication."

9

April 2, 2013

101

117

74,945

Nitrofurantoin

urinary tract infection

"First time I took MacroBid for UTI, after a few days I developed flu like symptoms, fever, aches and pains, heart racing, bronchial congestion. After the infection came back I took it again and only one dose brought back all the side effects and more. I went on line to see if I was alone and I am one of many with this reaction and worse. Thank God for the Internet."

1

November 14, 2013

75

71

161,554

Diphenhydramine

allergic rhinitis

"Diphenhydramine is the "nuclear option" for my hay fever. It absolutely stops the allergic reaction. It's also an unstoppable sedative that will put me to sleep for at least 3 hours."

7

June 19, 2009

1

31

170,051

Quetiapine

borderline personality disorde

"I take 300 mg daily, 200mg of that being at night, and it actually keeps me awake and gives me restless legs. Side note I also take 150mg Zoloft in the am. Both for BPD and bipolar. Maybe my moods are.a bit more stable but compulsions seem the same."

5

August 20, 2017

1

49