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205,969 | Pristiq | depression | "I have tried several anxiety and antidepressant medicines with not so good results. Everyone who is around me has noticed that I am happier now that I have found Pristiq. I think that it is important to know what is best for you, but Pristiq works for me." | 9 | June 2, 2009 | 21 | 48 |
206,424 | Mesalamine | ulcerative colitis, active | "I am taking Asacol for the last 4 years and I am still having problem with gas and like full stomach with or without eating or drinking. I am having inflammation in the body and increasing weight and increasing the prolactin (milk) and not focusing well and discomfort." | 2 | March 8, 2010 | 13 | 48 |
139,562 | Luvox | obsessive compulsive disorde | "After 10 years of struggling with heightening anxiety, I came very close to breaking point, and checked myself into a wonderful private psych hospital - which at the time, I found absolutely terrifying. Little did I know, my timing was perfect, as I met my new doctor (an angel/psychiatrist) who made an OCD diagnosis straight away. With him, I started on 100mg of Luvox, which had a positive effect within 2 days. We increased my dose to 200mg per night, which has continued to work superbly ever since (and it's been 1.5 years). I can't speak highly enough of Luvox, which is the one and only medication I've tried. The biggest thing I've learnt about OCD, is that the 'cure' (aka, return to the healthy pool) = medication + psychology + lifestyle!" | 10 | May 31, 2015 | 101 | 132 |
115,196 | Diazepam | muscle spasm | "Extreme back pain was gone after the first shot. Amazing what this medication does. Only side effect is that it makes you very sleepy which in a way, it could be a good thing so you don't feel the pain (in my case, i found it very useful)." | 9 | December 14, 2009 | 68 | 48 |
227,164 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have been using the Implanon for the past 9 years. I had my first one inserted in 2005, I have not had any huge issues with the Implanon and it has worked tremendously ~ still child free. Some small issues that I have found over the past 9 years is that I will very rarely have my period but when I do it is extremely heavy and can last for upto 1-2 months. I am due to take my 3rd Implanon this month but I am unsure if using another one will lower my chances of conceiving a child when I am ready. Hopefully I will be having a fourth Implanon inserted." | 10 | April 1, 2014 | 1 | 113 |
224,541 | Bupropion | adhd | "The first three days Bupropion worked like a miracle. I was very calm, my inner restlessness was completely gone. I had some side effects like a mild fever and stomach ache. But that was well worth the effects. The best and most surprising effect was that my Tics were reduced by roughly 90%. On the 4th day of my medication, however, I felt 0 effects from the medicine and I haven't felt anything since. We tried upping the dose to regain the amazing effects but this only made my depressed and gave me suicidal thoughts. My advice is, try this medicine but be careful. It can work as a charm, and it can turn out horrible." | 4 | November 2, 2017 | 0 | 116 |
212,893 | Tizanidine | muscle spasm | "4 mg knocked me out. It was prescribed for shoulder pain which it may help, but the nice side effect is that you SLEEP. I wasn't prepared for the complete incapacitation, so I only take 1/4 of the pill during the day." | 7 | September 21, 2016 | 25 | 42 |
166,588 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Accident can happen. Condom broke on that day Sep 5th. which was day 12th of my cycle fertile day. I rushed to get plan B as I am not on any birth control pill. I had taken the pill 15-20 mins after sex. I did experience lower stomach cramps but not to painful, dizziness and tiredness at that day. I was expected to have my next period on Sep 22nd for my normal cycle. However I got my period yesterday Sep 18th. 4 days earlier.. I was so happy that Plan B works..." | 10 | September 19, 2016 | 8 | 93 |
183,383 | Cymbalta | depression | "Cymbalta is a miracle. Prescribed for depression and anxiety and saw results within 24 hours (yes, unusual). A smile was glued to my face the next day with colleagues asking why I was so happy. Side effects were mild and disappeared quickly. Been on for 6 months now. My lower back pain is gone (suffered for 14 months while seeing doctors) and my PMS symptoms and cramps are non-existent. I used to cry at the drop of the hat, bite the head off of my husband, and get easily irritated and agitated at everyone and everything. My husband claims that I've never been nicer. I thank my doctor for having the foresight to suggest it to me." | 10 | January 11, 2012 | 53 | 117 |
210,278 | Linzess | constipation, chronic | "crapped my pants on linzess smallest dose. Doctors don't warn patients about fecal incontinence which is too bad. Don't say you weren't warned! Wear depends underwear if you take this drug." | 1 | August 20, 2015 | 33 | 31 |
179,111 | Belimumab | systemic lupus erythematosus | "I have been using Benlysta since April and it is doing wonders for me. Some mornings I tried but couldn't get out of bed but not any more. I sleep well and have energy. My only problem is the weight gain. I started with every two weeks for 2 months and then once a month. When I just started the medication I used to feel a funny feeling in my mouth, not anymore." | 7 | August 8, 2013 | 28 | 73 |
84,547 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I've tried 5 different brands of birth control pills over the past 8 years, but I've finally found The One. Although I experienced some horrible nausea during the first 2 months, I've always been susceptible to nausea when starting a new brand of bcp, so I know to wait at least 3 months for your body to stablize. I'm now on my 4th month of TriNessa and I feel GREAT. No more nausea, no more mood swings - just crazy clear skin and babyless womb.
Best of all though, and the reason I gave up on all the other brands I've tried: TRINESSA DOES NOT MAKE ME DEPRESSED. The other bcp made me suicidal and anxiety-ridden from the moment I started them.
Ladies, our bodies are different but don't lose hope on the bcp that's perfect for you." | 8 | September 14, 2016 | 15 | 138 |
68,139 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "Condom broke! We raced to the pharmacy and managed to buy the pills in under 30 minutes. It made me sleepy, no other side effects at all except being a little crazy lol.
It was 4 days before my period and we worried it wasnt going to work. However, it did! I got my period at the normal time (4 days after taking pills) so dont worry! It works! Just get the pills as fast as possible. Good luck!" | 10 | December 5, 2015 | 12 | 79 |
141,264 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "On Lexapro 14 months now. I almost never want Xanax anymore, and I am sleeping better than I have since I was a teenager (I am 46). Two negative results: sex drive has decreased markedly, and I've had a 10% weight gain. But even with these two factors, I would never consider going back to the person I was before Lexapro." | 9 | February 6, 2015 | 88 | 61 |
70,593 | Flomax | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "My experience is bang on great! I rarely get up at night and my flow is excellent, no pain, no dribbles etc. I take about 4 pills that will lower my blood pressure, plus morphine which does interact with Flomax, but I lowered my morphine dose and spread it out more and it works great. I was worried about insomnia but all is well there. I had a vasectomy 13 years ago which when combined with Flomax may cause low ejaculate. Flomax works great for me and my life has improved considerably." | 10 | June 16, 2010 | 46 | 92 |
58,035 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | pain | "awesome pill, take 3 or 4 10mg hydrocodones and makes the pain manageable. Got a lower midback crushed disc with pinched nerve, due to the fact I have had aplastic anemia for 7 years and the medicines caused wear and tear in muscle and bone. " | 10 | March 29, 2010 | 6 | 46 |
5,240 | Zonisamide | seizures | "Had a brain tumor removed in 1988 and was on dilantin and phenobarbital for over 20 years. Got rushed to the hospital for what was thought to be a stroke and ended up being a seizure. My new Nuero Dr. put me on Keppra with phenobarbital, this worked great for about 5 years. Just got out of the hospital again because of a seizure and am now on 3,000 mg of keppra and 400 mg of zonisamide daily. At first, I had a hard time sleeping,only about an hour a day, my fault, as I read the prescription bottle wrong. I was suppose to take the Zonisamide once in the morning and here I was taking 200 mg in the morning and 200 mg at night. So far everything is fine as I am only on week 1 of my new dosage. My Dr. also wants me to lose weight, so this is it." | 10 | June 22, 2015 | 6 | 154 |
52,181 | Adipex-P | weight loss | "This was the key to me losing 50 lbs in less than 6 months. I have kept the weight off for 2 1/2 years. I highly recommend talking to your physician about Adipex." | 10 | August 27, 2012 | 111 | 33 |
62,142 | Citalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "I have lived with Generalized Anxiety Disorder for as long as I can remember, like being sick before going to school every morning (I'm now 40). Nearly a year ago, my doctor tried me on Citalopram, mainly to help with headaches and muscle tension, but he commented it might help my anxiety as well (have had counseling sessions and Prozac, none much use). A couple of months in, I was astonished at how something I had come to live with was ruling my life and began to think differently about day to day life and enjoy things I used to worry endlessly about.
However, I can now not come off them. I have tried to stop, but the GAD just comes back, worse than it was before." | 6 | May 20, 2014 | 50 | 127 |
191,536 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "56 yrs old. Tried Ritilin 15 years ago but stopped halway thru my first prescription because there was an edginess for me.
I've experienced too many jobs and excuses since then so i've just started on Vyvance. Its just four days but my mind is focussed, not hyper just comfortably clear. I'm very happy to be so productive. Eating well, sleeping well. I will add an update in a month." | 8 | July 6, 2015 | 36 | 70 |
110,648 | Lidex | atopic dermatitis | "I love this cream! I use it on my back where I had an acute case of Atopic Dermatitis, it cleared up in NO TIME. Since reading the other ratings, I will try it on my scalp where I have plaques of psoriasis. I have psoriatic arthritis and atopic dermatitis mixed in on my back and face." | 10 | March 12, 2010 | 29 | 57 |
206,947 | Seasonale | birth control | "I have been taking Seasonale for almost 3 years now. I'm 21 & pretty healthy. When I started, I had breakthrough bleeding for about 3 weeks and a little nausea. Before Seasonale, I had 8 day heavy periods and would get pretty bad cramping. With this pill, I have a very light period once every 3 months, no cramping at all and no other symptoms. I have had no weight gain, rarely any breast tenderness and it prevents pregnancy, so I can't complain too much. My ONLY problem with this pill is that it gives me acne in waves. I'll go a month with very little acne, then for a few months have lots of breakouts, some of them painful. I never had any acne prior to taking the pill, but now I do.. Otherwise, I highly recommend this pill" | 8 | November 28, 2016 | 5 | 140 |
187,209 | Azelastine / fluticasone | allergic rhinitis | "Allergies had absolutely taken over my life. I was regularly sniffly if not in full blown sneezing attacks all year round. I'd tried everything I could find and nothing ever worked. When a new doctor suggested I tried this I didn't expect it to my any different but its been life changing. As long as I keep taking this one or two sprays a day, it keeps my symptoms at bay. If I forget it for two consectuive days they come back with a vengeance. Its also settled my asthma so I've been able to reduce my inhalers. Yes there's a taste from it but honestly I still couldn't recommend this enough. I'm in northern Ireland so get it free on prescription but I would absolutely pay for if I needed to." | 9 | November 10, 2016 | 8 | 132 |
59,930 | NuvaRing | birth control | "Used the ring for 6 months. I gained 20 pounds. I went from 120 to 140. Its not very easy for me to gain weight. Had a lot of discharge that made it extremely uncomfortable. I never get yeast infections and got one on the ring. And my sex drive went way down on the ring. I am switching back to the pill cause I've never had any problems with the pill only minor and I've used the pill for 3 years." | 4 | July 11, 2014 | 21 | 82 |
149,749 | Mirena | birth control | "I'm 24. Married. No children. (still enjoy shopping sprees for myself only and wanted to guarantee that for the next 5 years)
Insertion: Nov. 16, 2011. Awkward/painful but mostly uncomfortable for less than 30 seconds. Never felt my cervix and uterus being touched so it makes sense.
After: Followed by 2 hrs of intense, painful, crying cramps (and I don't cry easy). Then 6 weeks of non stop spotting. Very light but annoying because I had to use a panty liner.
Now: LOVE IT! No gain in weight. No acne. No cramps. Still no period. I was scared of weight gain and acne stories but DR assured me after years of experience less than 5 women had those symptoms and due to postpartum depression (not my case at all)." | 10 | January 26, 2012 | 0 | 129 |
190,992 | Hyoscyamine | irritable bowel syndrome | "This medication works for me for a few hours, most of the time, when I get in a bind and HAVE to leave the house but I experience a wicked backlash of increased diarrhea for days after the one dose wears off." | 3 | August 20, 2013 | 13 | 42 |
142,631 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've had my IUD for about 2 months and I love it. The only negative thing for myself is the spotting. I'm 21 and do not have children. This is also my first form of birth control. I had skyla inserted on the 5th day of my period and the pain was very minimal. I did cramp slightly but I was able to drive myself home. A few days after insertion I had a slight breakout, which is odd for me because I generally have very clear skin, but my skin went back to normal a couple days later. I have noticed some slight mood swings but nothing too extreme. I also have been spotting a lot but I know it's normal and will probably stop within the next few months. My boy friend says he can't feel it either. I definitely recommend this IUD." | 9 | August 1, 2017 | 6 | 145 |
46,343 | Modafinil | narcolepsy | "I tried to write a lot more, but the space is limited. I'd tried ADHD medicines and loading up with caffeine, but nothing seemed to work to manage my excessive sleep cycles. I stumbled across information on Provigil, and asked my doctor if I could try it. I was skeptical because I have eczema, and I have to be careful about the medications, foods, and external allergens I'm exposed to. I began at the lowest dose once/day, and increased to that twice a day after a year and a half, because it seemed the effectiveness was decreasing. I do take breaks from the meds, usually for a day or two, but I've had to for months (cost) and haven't experienced noticeable withdrawal symptoms, like with all the other chemicals." | 9 | February 7, 2014 | 48 | 129 |
104,035 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | endometriosis | "I've been on this for almost 5 years and I love it, in the last two years I've actually lost weight, my skin which used to be horrible with acne is nice and clear. The first few months were kind of rough, as it is when starting any birth control. The only downfall would be how sensitive my breasts can get when it's cold. Almost painful at times, but it's definitely eased over the years." | 9 | February 28, 2014 | 18 | 75 |
127,534 | Phentermine | obesity | "One month today went to Dr for refill. Down 16 pounds!! I do waitress so that helps constantly walking at work. Adipex just keeps me from constantly thinking about food. First couple days restless can't sleep...learn to take it first thing in the morning so by bed time its ok." | 10 | August 10, 2017 | 8 | 50 |
138,314 | Orthovisc | osteoarthritis | "I had Supartz shots two years ago with great success. I just had two of three of Orthovisc and so far my knees feel great. I hope Orthvisc lasts as long as Supartz. I would highly recommend both products" | 9 | March 25, 2010 | 31 | 39 |
225,787 | Bupropion | smoking cessation | "I was given Zyban to stop smoking. After three days I realized I had not smoked or wanted to in two days. It was that fast. I had no side effects that I remember and stopped taking them after two weeks. It's been close to 10 years now and I have absolutely no craving or desire to smoke. At the time I began Zyban I had smoked over a pack a day for about 14 yrs." | 10 | July 8, 2011 | 58 | 76 |
215,047 | Fexofenadine | allergic rhinitis | "I have severe hayfever where my eyes swell to the point I can barely open them. I was given fexofenadine 180 mg from the dr which seemed to work for a little while, but now it barely touches me and my hayfever is worse then ever. Back to the dr I go Monday" | 2 | June 17, 2016 | 2 | 53 |
208,382 | Oseltamivir | influenza | "The taste makes me gag and after every time I take it I feel nauseous but after taking it for 5 days I feel so much better, it was worth taking" | 9 | December 26, 2014 | 14 | 31 |
169,091 | Vilazodone | depression | "I was prescribed Viibryd for Major Depressive Disorder. Felt a little better after 2 weeks on the 30 day sample pack, but when I got up to 40 mg after 2 pills I started experiencing drug induced psychosis (heard a man's voice whispering one morning while I was alone, which I never had before), and also felt no emotions and felt floaty like nothing mattered. Then my doctor dropped me back down to 20 mg, generally I have been great around other people, but only recently in the past few weeks have I started feeling a heaviness in my chest like I feel like crying, and a constant feeling of being fat even though I exercise and eat regularly and only weigh around 135-139pds. I'm not sure if the medication is working for me anymore." | 7 | December 25, 2011 | 25 | 135 |
203,861 | Suvorexant | insomnia | "Took Ambien for years but noticed increased short term memory problems, so I switched to Belsomra. Not the same kind of sleep you experience with Ambien. Took about 10 days for me to get used to this one because of the difference. It more mimics how you used to feel when you naturally got sleepy, not a dopey kind of sleep. Also, if you don't sleep because you're an extremely anxious person, you will not find this one as effective. I don't sleep as sound on this one if I have a lot on my mind, worrisome things, versus I just can't sleep because I'm wondering if, for example, Tesla's ideas really will work :)" | 7 | March 12, 2016 | 39 | 115 |
43,671 | LoSeasonique | birth control | "I have been on LoSeasonique for 6 weeks now. The first 2 weeks I had no breakthrough bleeding. Around week 3 I started spotting for a couple of days then it would stop for a couple of days. I am now on week 6 and the breakthrough hasn't stopped. It's putting a damper on my thoughts of the pill. I will continue taking this pill through the first pack (3 month) and decide then if I want to continue taking it. The main purpose for taking this pill was to decrease my periods and I have been bleeding more than before. I usually have very mild cramping and have noticed the cramping has worsened these past 3 weeks." | 4 | January 23, 2011 | 2 | 118 |
219,406 | Dexmethylphenidate | adhd | "My 8 yr old has been on the meds for 3 days now. His teachers say he's doing great at school and he's a lot more focused and less compulsive. BUT... He complains of being tired the entire time, stomach pains, headaches. I give him the medicine at 7:00 a.m. By 4:00 its starting to wear off and he seems to be coming off a high. At moments hes pure goofy almost to the point I say psychotic moments. He also talks to himself a lot. I don't know if I should give it a week or 2 to get in his system or stop it. I understand he needs better focus and less compulsive moments at school but I love him more than to harm him with medicines. " | 5 | January 5, 2013 | 102 | 130 |
231,389 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I took 50 mg last night for the 1st time as Ambien only works 50% of the time. Wide awake all night which was good because I have had horrible diarrhea every 3-6 minutes since 11pm. It is now 7am. Never taking this again. I usually tolerate all kinds of med at high doses. Ugh. Awful" | 1 | October 27, 2016 | 17 | 56 |
7,455 | Xanax | anxiety | "Xanax is like putting a band-aid over a wound that needs stitches. This med helped take the edge off my anxiety and am thankful for it. It will NOT treat GAD properly because you'll be dependent with too many doses, but is a godsend for panic disorders. I still struggle with anxiety (anger, headaches, worrying, crazy thoughts). It helped me be able to sleep, socialize, not have panic attacks at work, great sex drive and I feel calm. I was prescribed 0.5mg twice a day, usually took less otherwise I'd be sleeping all day, only could go about a day without it then I need it again for anxiety. The biggest downside is that it makes me REALLY tired, lazy, poor memory sometimes. When mixed with alcohol I get very angry. Will be looking into SSRIs." | 8 | July 11, 2017 | 15 | 136 |
62,131 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "After putting off getting help for a very long time....I am on 40mg a day, started off with 20mg. I also need to take beta blockers to calm my nerves. But overall these tablets are great. Don't be worried about side affects, everyone is different and you may not get any. I do feel very tired and less energetic, but in reality I was a little like this before the medication from being mentally exhausted. Only thing I find is that if I miss one tablet (from taking 2 a day), I suffer for days. I was also very ill after having a very small amount of alcohol on them (so I just stay tea total now). But they certainly take the edge off and I don't feel like a zombie on them :)" | 8 | July 10, 2014 | 27 | 134 |
133,299 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "I have been on Tri-Sprintec for about a month now, and really like it! When I started, I did notice that I was a bit over-emotional, but my life in general was pretty stressful then so I'm not sure it was the medicine. I have not experienced any negative side-effects yet, but I haven't really noticed that it has cleared up my acne any. Periods are light and almost painless and I'm definitely not pregnant, so it works for me!" | 8 | November 1, 2011 | 3 | 80 |
138,208 | Ortho Evra | birth control | "I have been on Ortho Evra going on 4 years now and I really like the convenience of it. It is easy to remember and I enjoy that I know exactly when I will have my period. The first month or so I started using it my body had to adjust so I was a little nauseated the first day of a new patch, but that went away. I change it from one side of my pelvis to another each week. I am considering changing birth controls only because my insurance does not cover it and I pay 50 dollars a month for it, however after reading reviews of some others I will probably just stay on the patch. 50 dollars a month is much cheaper than paying for a baby!" | 9 | April 24, 2010 | 18 | 131 |
93,350 | Vortioxetine | depression | "I've been taking 10mg for 4 days now (today will be day 5) and I'm wondering if I can make it a full week like my doctor wants me to. The side effects have been horrible for me. I've been walking around like a nauseous zombie since day 1. Then there's the dizziness and headache that goes along with it. The only benefit I've experienced so far is weight loss, but that's not at all why I started taking this medication. Instead of the anxiety and depression I would normally feel, I feel no emotions. " | 2 | December 16, 2014 | 87 | 96 |
230,061 | Diflucan | vaginal yeast infection | "It is unbelievable how wonderful this medicine is for yeast infections! I went to doc for a urinary tract infection and also had symptoms of redness, burning, itching and swelling. It was the worst ever! Took 1 pill and already noticed results in just a few hours! It is a miracle." | 10 | June 27, 2013 | 145 | 51 |
113,954 | Tegretol | epilepsy | "No seizures whilst on Tegretol. Extreme headaches first 4 weeks, extreme tiredness. 6 weeks after starting Tegretol hives started to appear and got worse. Blood tests showed liver enzymes were 3 times higher than usual and red blood cell counts slightly reduced. Thyroid gland swelled up also. All these were shown to be a severe allergic reaction to the drug. People should be aware of this as a possibility." | 3 | July 7, 2010 | 29 | 69 |
116,701 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I moved from quetiapine to lamictal about six weeks ago. I have stopped itching as badly now, and feel quite good. Currently taking 200mgs. I am having trouble sleeping, Here in England Dr doesn't prescribe sleeping pills. I'm very tired in the morning as a result and early evening, then come alive! I feel things better, my anger and irritation has subsided. I have lost a stone in weight in last 8 weeks.. this has helped, so feel more positive. I wish I could relax though." | 8 | January 31, 2017 | 24 | 86 |
84,813 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "Went on the pill to clear my skin. I'm in the middle of my 2nd pack. I've been on other acne-focused pills which are supposed to get worse before better so I'm used to waiting it out. But, this pill is not worth it. I'm breaking out in places I never have before and wake up every morning with new white heads and black heads. The entire first month I was slightly nauseous all day and extremely tired, sore throat, and head ache. I also got very hungry at night, just figured I'd push through and all the symptoms went away after a month except the acne. It just got worse and I noticed when I was on the placebo pills, my face cleared a little. Now I need to visit a derm and most likely spend lots of money getting chemical peels and nice masks." | 2 | April 18, 2016 | 1 | 146 |
165,939 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "My first Mirena was agony to get in, 6 months of spotting then wonderful after that. No period, a day of spotting every 6 months or so, no cramping, no horrible side effects. PMT practically nonexistent.
Second mirena went in a few days ago, easy couple of minutes with a bit of cramping. Been spotting ever since though which I hope won't last, also feeling very moody and "PMT-ish"." | 8 | February 26, 2017 | 6 | 69 |
51,608 | Aczone | acne | "I'm 24, and have been plagued with acne since my teens. Two years into college, I started to get hormonally-triggered acne along my jawline; more cyst-like and painful that what I was used to getting on my face.
I had been living with it, managing only through OTC topic salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, but it was only getting worse. My skin also changed in my early 20s, becoming more sensitive and dry, but simultaneously oily (if you have it, you'll get it. Otherwise, I know it sounds like a contradiction of terms).
It was basically a mess; I didn't know what to do, and was considering accutane. My derma prescribed aczone, and while I had my reservations the first few weeks, less than two months later my skin is practically acne free." | 9 | September 10, 2015 | 9 | 133 |
183,640 | Cymbalta | anxiety | "I suffer from medical anxiety. I first tried Paxil - itched like crazy. Then lexapro - shook all the time. Cymbalta has changed my life. I feel so much better now, and almost back to 'normal' after 5 weeks on the medication. I have a little insomnia, and have lost a few pounds, but other than that I feel like I'm 30 again, instead of 50!" | 10 | September 28, 2009 | 57 | 66 |
2,077 | Metformin | polycystic ovary syndrome | "Was RX metformin to try for symptomatic issues with reactive hypo. Related to PCOS. I also failed the OGGT test 3 years ago and had a 6.2 A1C and be of 120. I wasn't able to handle even a half of a dose. It made me feel really spacey almost like I had taken anti-anxiety medicine. It also caused me to have very high blood sugar. My bs after a snack was 180. One morning it was even 105 fasting. That's never been my case. Stopped taking it and can really feel my body detoxing out of my system. My bs are back to normal. BS 84 fasting and 118 after a very yummy sweet potatoe soufflé (guilty). This medication was definitally doing more harm than good. Went and got my A1C checked so we'lol what it's now after 3 years" | 2 | November 21, 2016 | 1 | 141 |
129,567 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I got Skyla inserted yesterday & I have to say I was terrified considering I read these horrific reviews while my boyfriend & I waited for the doctor. Not smart lol. I went in with no medicine what so ever even though they strongly suggest it, which made me even more terrified to get it. The process was soooo quick. 3-5 mins. & didn't hurt at all. It was uncomfortable, a little more intense than a Pap smear, but it was very tolerable. the only thing that was a little on the irritating side was having your cervix clamped. It just feels like cramps. I felt great after a little bit of cramps but nothing to much. It varies on the person how the experience is. Don't let a review discourage you." | 10 | July 22, 2015 | 1 | 132 |
189,150 | Oxycodone | chronic pain | "I have been taking Oxy ER 20mg 3x day plus up to 8 Oxy IR 5mg for the past 7 years. It has been a Godsend for me. I was in bad car accident in 2008 in which I suffered from a bruised spinal cord plus it worsened already bad Degenerative Disc Disease,Arthritis and Spinal Stenosis. In June 2009 I had a spinal fusion on my neck levels 5-7. After both I was left with horrible arm , shoulder and neck pain and mobility issues in my neck. I work a lot on the computer and meeting with people, If not for the medication I would not be able to work. I still have some pain but it is more of a tolerable background pain instead of a full nerve toothache Please folks use responsibly, many of us need it to live and function. I worry it will go away" | 9 | September 16, 2016 | 74 | 150 |
215,092 | Fexofenadine | allergic rhinitis | "God bless the one who invented Allegra! I had been snoring all the time even during summer and I felt my nose was wet and tickled me all the time. I tried everything to stop that instantly snoring problem when I took only one pill it just stopped. I didn't snore or sniff a whole day, and before that, a day without sniffing would be a miracle. I didn't even have to wait one hour it just work direct!" | 10 | May 10, 2013 | 31 | 79 |
38,110 | EnteraGam | irritable bowel syndrome | "It took almost two weeks of two packets a day, but so very worth it. I had a daily headache for about the first week. I'd been having severe gut issues for a year. I had just given up on eating during my work day because of unpredictable diarrhea. My life centered around bathroom availability. I have decreased to one packet as per my doctor. I feel more hopeful than I have in a very long time." | 9 | February 5, 2017 | 12 | 77 |
181,437 | Prozac | depression | "Keeps my moods within a normal range. It allows me to experience sad feelings and happy feelings Does not leave me with a blank face or blank feelings, like other antidepressants did." | 9 | January 22, 2015 | 110 | 32 |
116,504 | Adalimumab | psoriatic arthritis | "I have been on Humira for nearly a year now. At first my rheumatologist was having me inject myself every 14 days, but that was not as effective as we would have liked, so he upped it to every 10 days. I kept it that way for a couple months, but my pain still was bad sometimes. So now he has me injecting myself once a week. Overall I think I'm having some success with the Humira, but I still feel quite tired and have days when my hands and back hurt too much for me to perform my job at work and do things around the house. My finger nails look better, but I'm not sure if the Humira has the ability to help that. I did have clearing of some of the plaques on my skin, but recently I have noticed that they are returning again." | 6 | December 7, 2010 | 31 | 148 |
139,004 | Phentermine | weight loss | "This is the Miracle diet pill I have been waiting for. I have tried them ALL - Hoodia, Zantrex, everything you can buy at Walmart, Orovo Detox, etc. This is the only one that actually suppresses my appetite. It does cause dry mouth, but that's fine: I drink lots of water because of it. I am trying to lose my last 10 lbs and maintain the 30lbs I have already lost, and I am only able to do it thanks to phentermine. It kills my cravings for sugar, chocolate and all sweets and gives me focus and energy to get all the things done I normally would never do. I love it. The two negative side effects are insomnia and I get big pimples here and there on my face. IT WORKS." | 10 | July 11, 2009 | 11 | 132 |
15,401 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I'm very happy with this medication. I couldn't find anyone to fill my RX without having to order it. It was prescribed to me in Dec 2016. I went home to research and saw it had literally been out for one month. My new doctor (I moved cross country) recommended it when I mentioned many BC pills make me physically ill (upset stomach, dry mouth, etc.) and that I have very painful periods. Also, I mentioned I had been taking seasonique with frequent breakthrough bleeding. She said the hormones in this were different, and that it was a gel pill. She seemed excited about it, so I agreed to try it. I love it. I seem to have less breakouts and I can take 3 packs in a row to skip periods with ZERO spotting. I feel absolutely no side effects. Great!" | 10 | March 2, 2017 | 10 | 142 |
9,980 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I began taking Lo Loestrin Fe in December 2011. I am 5'3" and 110 lbs so my OB/GYN prescribed it because of its low amount of hormones. It took about three months for it to regulate my periods and for the headaches and nausea to go away, and then my periods came two days a month and were extremely light with no cramps. All of a sudden, my periods started arriving earlier and earlier to the point where I started two weeks early and had a week-long period. I haven't had any pregnancy scares, weight gain, or crazy side affects from Lo Loestrin Fe but the fact that the low hormone dosage can't control my menstrual cycle is making me switch birth control." | 6 | July 3, 2012 | 9 | 123 |
216,956 | Epitol | bipolar disorde | "Before this, I'd been ineffectively diagnosed and treated for ADHD and recurrent depression. I've taken this medication for only four days following a bipolar II re-diagnosis, but despite this, I feel much better than I had on Prozac. My combination of irritability, depression, lack of motivation, and suicidal/homicidal ideation (in the form of intrusive mental images) has vanished, and I find it much easier to talk to people and look them in the eye again. I'm taking 200mg tablets twice a day and initially noticed mild dizziness, headache, and sleepiness, but these quickly vanished. The only persistent symptoms have been hardly perceptible ringing in the ears and lowering in the pitch at which I hear sounds, esp. familiar songs." | 10 | November 23, 2014 | 18 | 119 |
198,676 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Age: 35
Reason for meds: I was suffering from constant night-sweats, and extreme PMS at the end of my cycles. Due to a history of DVTs I was unable to use estrogen based b.c. My doctor put me on Depo-Provera to stop the night sweats and get my hormone levels back on track.
Results: Mixed. The depo did stop the night sweats and mood swings, I never get my monthly break-out, and I've found that I've lost some weight because I'm no longer bloated. That's the good news. The bad news: I spotted or bleed continuously to the point where I became slightly anemic and needed a second hormone based b.c. to get the bleeding stopped." | 7 | May 10, 2017 | 4 | 116 |
9,979 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I've been on Lo Loestrin for a little over a month now. I've experienced slight weight gain (no more than 5 lbs, all of which seemed to end up around my mid-section of course!). No increase in breast size, which I was greatly hoping for. I was previously on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for a month and that was bad. The lower dose of hormones in this pill seems to really be working for me. However, I didn't even get so much as a slight period last week when I was supposed to have one. I'm one of those women who want a period EVERY month, just to be sure so I'm a bit unhappy with the lack of a period on this birth control. I occasionally experience nausea, fatigue and irritability but nothing that interferes terribly with my life." | 8 | July 7, 2012 | 11 | 138 |
107,520 | Implanon | birth control | "I have implanon and I'm not too sure I like it. It definitely has it's pros and cons. I am 18 and decided to get Implanon.The insertion was not a big deal at all, and I particularly love the fact that I don't have to worry about taking a pill everyday. I have not experienced any weight gain, or acne. I do though have some mood swings. I find myself irritated, and easily annoyed at times (but I was before I got this thing) also I have a lot of unexplained fatigue. I don't know if it's because it's my senior year and I'm stressed or if its this. I am hesitant to take it out. As for my period, I still get it. I was very irregular before Implanon, and still experience my periods irregularly, sometimes they are heavy, other times I just spot." | 5 | May 11, 2011 | 1 | 145 |
145,187 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I was on implanon for exactly one year before I got it removed. I did not like this birthcontrol as I had horrible side-effects. I chose this birth control because the only birth control I've been on was Depo the shot, which I got every three months, so I thought three years that's great. However after about 6 months I felt as though I was losing weight, I had what felt like constant spotting, so my menstruation never stopped it felt like and my libido was in over-drive. So the doctor said one year to the day I got it took out and went back on the shot, where I'll stay." | 1 | October 18, 2015 | 2 | 111 |
227,280 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've been on the Nexplanon and it's driving me mad, I've had a constant heavy period for two months now and it's really getting me down! I haven't been able to have sex or even do my normal routine like going to the gym! I'm at the point where I just want it out as soon as possible and I really am at loss of what to do, my boyfriend is getting frustrated as i was also on a new pill previously to the implant which means overall I've had a period for three months which means no sex for either of us. worst decision i have made!" | 2 | November 3, 2013 | 3 | 108 |
47,042 | Tirosint | underactive thyroid | "I was on Tirosint for over 6 months and during that time I've had fluctuating blood pressure, sore neck and throat, sleepless nights, nervousness, and generally not feeling well. While it may work for some, it didn't work for me. I am now on the natural hormone Armour thyroid and I hope to stay on it. " | 1 | September 21, 2013 | 83 | 57 |
91,653 | Xyrem | narcolepsy | "My daughter was diagnosed with narcolepsy when she was 12. Severe and accompanied by cataplexy, hallucinations in REM within 90 seconds, all facets of sleep disorders seemed concentrated in her young body. She never got to drive a car. Narcolepsy dictated her quality of life. On methylphenidate, which increases heart rate, for 27 years, she convinced her Dr to help her get in a sodium oxybate program. Sodium oxy dosage increased per instructions over time, had delusional, withdrawn effects and slowed speech. 4 months after starting sod oxy she was found dead in her apartment from a massive heart attack. Accumulated effects from yrs of stimulants? A sudden jolt from sodium oxybate ? Congenital defect? She did not abuse meds. CAUTION" | 1 | November 3, 2017 | 3 | 121 |
15,612 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I was on this pill for 3 years and absolutely loved it. I had no negative side affects during this time. My pharmacy stopped providing this pill around July 2015 and I was switched to something else until September 2015 when I was told Lo Loestrin was available again. I immediately gained 10 pounds (I ran daily and ate healthy) and started to develop hives off and on for the next 4 months. I ended up gaining 35 pounds over an 8 month duration due to the change in the chemical makeup of the pill that occurred in the fall of 2015. Be wary if you have any sort of hypersensitivity to hormones as I do." | 3 | November 22, 2016 | 3 | 116 |
150,692 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | bacterial skin infection | "I suddenly got a 5 angry red boils on my chin...and the next day another 10. I knew I better see a Doc quickly. My Doc prescribed Keflex 500mg, and said that in 3-4 days, it should start working. But the boils kept spreading to my upper lip and cheeks. So, I got in touch with the Doc. He promptly changed the med to Bactrim 800/160, twice daily. With the second pill, I felt that the battle with the bacteria had changed. No more new boils were forming, and existing ones started becoming black instead the fiery red. The black boils are hard and not painful to the touch. Now, it is only 2 days out of the 10 day dosage, but I feel I am on the way to recovery.
I don't know what caused this infection but I switched out my old razor blade." | 10 | May 20, 2015 | 46 | 146 |
117,468 | Nortriptyline | migraine prevention | "I suffered with migraines for years because doctors weren't able to diagnose them. They thought my headaches were related to sinus problems. I got headaches 4-5 times a week. Finally a neurologist prescribed 25mg nortriptyline daily. It took a few weeks to take effect but now I have been nearly headache free for four years. I do still occasionally get headaches every few months but they never last more than a few hours and generic Imitrex helps. I asked the doctor about going off the nortriptyline but she said if not's broken why fix it. So I am going to stay on this wonder drug. Best of luck to anyone suffering with headaches. It's a tough time." | 10 | December 8, 2016 | 29 | 117 |
107,808 | Implanon | birth control | "I gave the Implanon an 8 only because of the initial breakthrough bleeding. I mean it does exactly what it is intended to do, prevent pregnancy. For the first three months I bled nonstop but about three weeks ago it suddenly stopped. I had the Implanon implant inserted four weeks after having my baby and I have had no problems with weight or mood swings. As a matter of fact when I found out I was pregnant I weighed about 122lbs and now I'm down to 116lbs and my daughter is 4 months old. I love not having to think about the pill or worry about having another baby sooner than I want. I'd advise anyone who gets the Implanon implant to wait at least 6 months before removing it. Give your body time to adjust to the hormones." | 8 | July 15, 2009 | 22 | 139 |
117,476 | Nortriptyline | migraine prevention | "I started having constant headaches on the left side only. We're talking everyday, multiple times per day. I was miserable. After taking 10mg at night for a week or two my headaches stopped. I discontinued use after 3 months to see what would happen and my headaches returned 3 days later. Won't make that mistake again. If I have had any side effects, I haven't noticed." | 10 | October 23, 2016 | 34 | 66 |
197,059 | Paroxetine | hot flashes | "The cost of Brisdelle (Paroxetine) is high,but it is worth it. It took about 60 days, but I have 85% reduction of in symptoms in "the sweats" and irritability. This is a slow-release and small dosage of an antidepressant. Therefore, the anti-depression action should be very minimal. If a physician is prescribing Paroxetine at 10mg or greater and stating that it should help with menopausal symtoms, it is helping more with depression and anxiety. Paroxetine CR 12.5mg or higher is also more for depression/anxiety. Just as antidepressants are used at sub-therapeutic dosages for pain relief, the difference is in the amount of the medication and also the time it takes to be absorbed in the body. My advice is to talk to your prescriber carefully" | 9 | August 25, 2015 | 13 | 125 |
145,702 | Qsymia | weight loss | "I'm 26 years old 5'3. Year in a half a ago I quit taking Vyvanse I didn't like the way it made me feel and since then I have gained about 80 pounds in the past year. I began at 199 6/25/15 now I weigh 194.4 7/13/15 so it's only been about 2.5 weeks and I've lost about 5 pounds. I hope to see good results with this medication because it has been very difficult for me to look in the mirror and know I let this happen. Especiqlly since I've been fit for most of my life. Beer, coke and Pepsi taste awful, wine still tastes good. I've had minimal side effects, tingly hands, feet, nervousness. But not very often. I hope this helps." | 4 | July 13, 2015 | 26 | 125 |
84,571 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "STAY AWAY. I wish I would give this evil medication a 0. This medication can make you question your sanity. I suffered from out of the blue panic attacks, dizziness, racing thoughts - the entire gambit of unstable mental capacity. I was so scared that I started calling local shrinks. I've taken this medication twice and each time has caused me some serious side effects. Be careful what you put in your body and it got three times worse when I stopped taking it. I ended up in the ER after a panic attack for absolutely no reason. I spoke with a couple OBGYNs and every one indicated that any medication (especially this one) with Tri- before it would do serious damage to you. Do your research before you take these meds. Save yourself the agony." | 1 | August 1, 2016 | 4 | 136 |
65,773 | Propranolol | anxiety | "I was prescribed propranolol years ago as a preventative medication for migraines. There was no change in the number of headaches I experienced in a month with the medication, so I stopped taking it. My doctor recently prescribed propranolol as needed for anxiety. I have high anxiety in social situations. I took it recently before a party and felt more calm and less self conscious. I still felt inhibited when it came to talking to people. I also experienced a dramatic increase in appetite.
This medication seems helpful for anxiety, but I was not expecting to be so hungry after meals." | 6 | June 6, 2016 | 10 | 101 |
53,024 | Zofran ODT | nausea/vomiting | "I suffer from chronic lower back pain due to scoliosis and arthritis (42 yrs old). I also suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I take Zofran almost daily to deal with the miseries of both lower back pain and digestive issues. I still have regular bouts of vomiting, however, Zofran will stop the pain and nausea that would continue for days and land me in the hospital with an IV delivering morphine into my system to stop the cycle of vomiting, nausea, and severe pain. I love my Zofran! It makes life "livable."" | 10 | September 23, 2013 | 28 | 92 |
100,542 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I haven't had a single noticeable side effect while taking this pill. No acne, no significant weight gain, no mood changes, no loss of sex drive. Not to mention it works wonders for your cycle: mine's extremely consistent, my periods are lighter, and my once terrible cramps are distant memories. Oh, and you also won't get pregnant. This is a great pill, the side effects some people report are probably an expected reaction or an individual bad experience. Highly recommended." | 10 | October 25, 2012 | 15 | 80 |
101,721 | Methocarbamol | muscle spasm | "I was currently taking Soma and Norco 7.5/325 for 2 minor herniated disc and a slipped disc. Also receiving epidural spinal injections. Muscle spasms were so bad that I ended up in the ER twice in four days. Full body spasms. While there, I had an IV both times of Robaxin, along with other strong pain meds. I just switched from the Soma since I actually felt relief. This is the first night, feeling a little pain, but not as bad as my normal pain level of 6. I am optimistic that this will bring some relief. Time will tell. It seems to work miracles for some and not others, for me, it definitely helped in the hospital, so I'm giving it a chance." | 8 | June 27, 2015 | 25 | 124 |
165,591 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Plan B works! I am not on birth control, have an extremely regular period and keep close track of my fertile/non fertile windows each month. I have taken plan B 3 times over the span of a year, as back up for the pull out method. I have experienced minimal to no side effects, with the exception of being extremely bloated. The first 2 times I took the pill my period came the exact day I was due for it & the 3rd time my period came 3 days early. Ladies, just relax and let the pill do what it's supposed to do. If you took it within the 72hr time frame then your chances of becoming pregnant are slim to none. The pill is not a hoax and it truly does what it is meant to do!" | 10 | May 8, 2017 | 12 | 138 |
203,802 | Suvorexant | insomnia | "I've suffered from insomnia for years, and have tried everything. I take melatonin, neurontin for RLS, klonopin. Now I've added Belsomra. It's not magical, but it's better than the hypnotics: Ambien, for example, had me awake and doing everything under the sun BUT sleep: rearranging cabinets, cooking food, eating food, emailing things I didn't remember, etc. What I like about Belsomra is that it does seem to KEEP me asleep; I don't wake up during the night once I am asleep. It's definitely not worth the high cost--but I think the ridiculously high cost is because of the ridiculous way that it's packaged!!!!!" | 5 | November 3, 2016 | 19 | 103 |
73,564 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've never taken birth control pills before. After taking these birth control pills, I've noticed a drastic change in my behavior. It's only been a couple of weeks of taking them and I stopped. I've never felt lethargic and depressed in my life. I've noticed, everything bothered me and I would get upset easily. No desire to have sex at all. I didn't gain weight or breakout but I did crave junk food (which I don't eat). Overall, I guess it depends on the person. As for me, it definitely was a no go!" | 3 | July 17, 2013 | 43 | 94 |
117,633 | Nortriptyline | irritable bowel syndrome | "This medication has been a life saver. I am a 23 year old female and was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome 10 years ago. It wasn't until 2 years ago that my primary care doctor suggested this medication after finding success with another patient. Only 10 mg a day at bedtime and I am IBS symptom free. I used to have 5 bowel motions a day and now I am very regular. My life is so different now that I am on this medication. When I started the medication I had extreme dry mouth that went away after a couple of months and now I sometimes become constipated (which is something I've never had in my life)." | 10 | March 7, 2013 | 80 | 117 |
179,930 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "I had really bad acne for years, and finally my doctor told me to try out Epiduo, and it worked! But like all great things it took some time, I started using it when I was about 19 and its cut back on my scarring and everything but I also used it with Birth Control because my breakouts are hormonal! So with the help of birth control and Epiduo my skin is the dream team. Without my birth control though Epiduo works Good but with it, it works AMAZING! It's all about finding that combination with your skin. Hope this helps. And just be patient because it takes a little time but totally worth it." | 9 | October 1, 2014 | 15 | 115 |
50,168 | Gabapentin | anxiety | "Please don't take this medication. I have anxiety and fibromyalgia and I am prescribed 800 MG three times a day. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I ran out of Neurontin 5 days ago. The withdrawal has been terrible. I know, Neurontin "doesn't cause withdrawal symptoms" but it does, and I've read all over the internet that I am not alone. I have quit opiate pain killers cold turkey and over came a severe cocaine addiction in my youth, these things are child's play compared to not having Neurontin. I was sweating, shivering, constipated, and the anxiety made me consider checking into a psych ward and asking them to throw away the key, I cried for hours, I can't express how horrific it was and I read it can last a year!" | 1 | April 14, 2015 | 79 | 132 |
171,292 | Levitra | erectile dysfunction | "My husband took this for the first time last night. I am a very satisfied wife today. His confidence is the best part. Works great. He had a little headache today but worth it for him." | 10 | January 29, 2009 | 86 | 36 |
151,735 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "After 47 years of smoking, I quit, with the aid of Chantix, on December 1st, 2013. It is now seven months that I have been smoke free and I honestly do not miss it. In the past, I tried pills, gum, e-cigarettes, patches, hypnotism....all without success. I am truly amazed by this product and thankful that it was recommended to me." | 10 | June 29, 2014 | 61 | 61 |
181,980 | Teriflunomide | multiple sclerosis | "I started Aubagio 2 weeks ago. I've been on Copaxone (horrible site reactions days after injection), Avonex (serious gastric issues and no progress in regression), Gilenya, (horrible headaches for the time on it and also showed not to be working.), Tecfidera (found I have tested positive for JVC with high risk for PML). Which brings me to Aubagio. I take it at night with some tylenol every other day and have had NO side effects. It may be to early to tell about the thinning hair, but I do drink, 3 times a week, protein shake "muscle milk, 25mg protein and take biotin. I have felt great. Also, the damage to my hands (nerve pain and stiffness) seems to be letting up. If it still feels this good by the end of Nov will let Aubagio know" | 10 | November 1, 2017 | 4 | 137 |
167,426 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex on 2/5 around 8:00pm. The condom broke and I was not sure whether or not I fully pulled out, so we paniced, went out to CVS, and bought plan b 30 minutes later. Her last period was on 1/15 but she does not track her period and usually they are irregular so being a really sensitive boyfriend, I completely lost my mind thinking only about the hypotheticals and negatives for the next few weeks to follow. She started spotted about 5 days after taking the pill and the side effects that followed included breast tenderness and she complained about being very tired very often. I'm not sure whether or not the symptoms lasted for more than a week, but she finally got her period today on March 5th. (51 days after he last period and 30 days after taking plan b). It completely distorts a woman's cycle and while I understand that my panicking was not uncalled for, it definitely affected my ability to think straight. If you take the pill within the instructed time frame and are under the weight limit, you will be great. Now to start a birth control regimen lol. Also, I reached out to a bunch of friends who were in these same situations, and more than half of them had their girlfriends get their periods at least 4-5 weeks after taking the pill, so a delayed period is completely normal. Good luck everyone, hope this review was informative and reliable." | 10 | March 6, 2016 | 26 | 253 |
158,851 | Methylphenidate | adhd | "I used concerta for my ADD and it worked pretty good. It gave me a little boost and helped me concentrate better but it kind of just felt like I was on a controlled form of caffeine. The side effects were a lack of hunger, mood swings, and the crash was terrible. I felt tired and got in a terrible mood. So it does help I'm not going to lie but I have since switched to another medicine because the side effects were too much for me." | 7 | March 18, 2009 | 63 | 87 |
34,859 | Minocycline | acne | "My dermatologist prescribed 100 mg minocycline, twice a day. Once I started taking the pills, I got really dizzy during the day. So I decided just to take one pill at night before I go to bed instead of 2 a day. My skinn has cleared up a lot and it has only been 6 days. Either take this pill one hour before eating or 2 hours after eating or you will feel sick. Plus drink a lot of water." | 9 | October 27, 2011 | 11 | 80 |
157,797 | Accutane | acne | "For years I dealt with acne on my face, chest, and back.. I was so insecure, I hated taking close up pictures, I hated wearing clothes that showed my back or chest. It just sucked. My dermatologist prescribed me to Accutane and within two weeks I seen a major difference. I will say, it gets worse before it gets better because it brings all your bumps to a head. But once your pores are dried out, your bumps will be gone. My lips got really dry fast so I had to apply chapstick constantly throughout my day. That was two years ago, i get a bump every now and then like normal people. But my skin is clear. Accutane changed my life :)" | 10 | July 10, 2015 | 21 | 123 |
152,954 | Doxycycline | acne | "Hi, I took Doxy for 1 month before I had to stop taking it because it gave me very bad acid reflux for a week. At first it seemed as if Doxy wasn't really doing anything, but after 1 month of taking it, it took away all my cystic acne! Very effective in my opinion but you need to give it time before it kicks in" | 10 | January 11, 2017 | 14 | 66 |
140,501 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I have a fear of driving and social anxiety when it comes to standing in line etc. did Zoloft for 2 weeks and thought my life was over. Went and changed my meds to lexapro half a pill every night before bed.i feel like me again. Not a different happy weirdo but the old me. I am now on 10mg and it's only been a month but I'm so glad how it's working. A little sweaty but that's about it . I also take blood pressure meds for my anxiety as needed. Before anyone tries xanaex or lorazepam I highly recommend this medicine. No side effects and non habit forming" | 9 | November 8, 2016 | 45 | 110 |
156,040 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "I'm 52, in good shape, no health problems, and just noticed a little lower performance in the sack, and thought I'd try something to get my mojo back (LOL). My doctor recommended Cialis. I was shocked to pay $230 for 6 pills! Wheew!. My doctor recommended to cut them in half, and try half dosage. Well, I'm a cheapo, so, cut them into thirds. 1/3 actually did quite well, no side effects, brought my mojo back and worked fine on day two as well." | 10 | April 18, 2014 | 45 | 84 |
160,933 | Risperidone | bipolar disorde | "Was only on 2mg of Risperdal for two months. While it did handle my moods and anger outbursts almost completely, it did nothing to help with insomnia, which should have been my clue that it was too activating for me. A month after starting this med I started having heart palpitations (I've never had a heart problem) that continued to get worse until I had been to the ER twice, family Dr once, with an appt scheduled with a cardiologist, legitimately thinking something major was wrong. Two dr's suggested that Risperdal could be causing it, so I began tapering. Two weeks later I am completely off the Risperdal, back on Zyprexa and my heart is fine now. Very scary for me." | 3 | December 21, 2016 | 24 | 121 |
165,437 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I had unprotected sex a day after my period tracking calendar said I ovulated. My partner used the pull out method and said he did not ejaculate in me but I am a very worrisome person. I took the plan b one step almost 48 hours after. I weigh 206 pounds and am 5'6, if this helps. Well a week after I was having dizzy spells, some nausea, hot flashes, constipation, sore boobs and was very tired. I ended up getting my period a day before I expected it so I would say that the pill worked for me in this instant. Don't freak out and do not spend your money on pregnancy tests before you are actually late for it. Stress can cause your period to be late so just relax and don't think every little thing means your pregnant because it will kill you." | 8 | June 6, 2017 | 20 | 146 |
229,911 | Flurazepam | insomnia | "Chronic insomnia for years, had gotten really bad about a year ago so my doc made me try Flurazepam which I must say is by far the best benzodiazepine out there, at least in my experience with about every one of them that is used for sleep.
From day two I slept like a baby and it reset my sleep cycle after the 10 day cure on my first time taking it. (Day one was 15mg and didn't do much for me but every other day was 30mg and worked wonders)
My sleep was deep and quite refreshing and nothing made me anxious during the entirety of the time it was in my system.
Only reasons I cannot give it a 10 is that it is very addictive (and stays for a long time in your system) and that my second cure didn't work so well...(didn't put me to sleep at all)." | 9 | December 21, 2014 | 11 | 152 |
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