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211,932 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "Lamotrigine is an excellent medication for Bipolar II. It helps to even out your mood, but what I found most definitely is helping the depression. Sure it takes a long time to establish a "sweet spot dose" but it's worth the wait. The only troublesome side effect I have had is vision issues, primarily blurred vision -- not debilitating but irritating, yes." | 9 | February 5, 2016 | 18 | 62 |
46,420 | Modafinil | narcolepsy | "I started taking Provigil about a year ago when it was suspected I had narcolepsy. I was tested and found it was Idiotic Hypersomnia (lack of melatonin) they call it Idiotic because they don't know what causes it. Provigil works one day for me then not the next. You can only take 200mg max per day. I went off it and on Ritalin. I am awake without any ill effects. I have recently been tested again for narcolepsy and was found that I am narcoleptic. The test given last year was done incorrectly (without my C-pap), it was supposed to be done WITH it on during my sleep study. All is good now." | 2 | July 24, 2009 | 5 | 113 |
110,435 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've been on Nexplanon for over a year now. In the beginning I was on my period non-stop for a month as my body got use to the new hormones. After that my periods became regular but they did not go away like I had hoped they would. I also started getting frequent acne breakouts which was the only annoying thing about this. The thing I love about Nexplanon is that it is implanted in my arm and I don't have to worry about it EVER. Also, I have not had as many emotional issues as I have while on other birth controls. My friend got Nexplanon the same time I did and she has not had a period in months so it really just depends on your body. Try it out" | 7 | January 11, 2016 | 5 | 132 |
188,252 | ParaGard | birth control | "Destroyed my life! Worst decision ever! Had it less than 2 years and it wreaked havoc on my body & mind! Aged me 15 years, copper toxicity, over half my hair fell out, thought I was dying of cancer. Caused extreme anger, anxiety, depression, irrational fears & personality change. Sadly, I've seen many others with similar stories. Beware!" | 1 | September 8, 2017 | 5 | 58 |
121,334 | Venlafaxine | depression | "Effexor has been absolutely brilliant for me. I was on and off Lexapro for years, it made the anxiety less but I felt blunted and almost more depressed as there was no meaning in my life. I have hardly any side effects with Effexor (75mg). nausea the first couple weeks. Excess sweat for about 6 months. Orgasms slightly less intense, but still very enjoyable and probably easier to reach as I'm more relaxed. I find I have less control over sugar/carb cravings and am a bit lower energy and have thus gained some weight - maybe 5 kilos. All in all, I was very reluctant to try this, but it has changed my life for the better. Sometimes worry about withdrawal and safety in pregnancy - but I think Effexor saved my life, so that's the main thing!" | 9 | April 27, 2016 | 35 | 138 |
220,887 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I'm 28 yrs. old. I've been pregnant and delivered without complication. I have used birth control in the past but not for over 7 years. I just finished my 1st pack of Loestrin 24 FE, I try to take it after 7pm. I spotted twice and had a very light period for 3 days. I'm into pack 2, not pregnant (MY GOAL) and I feel fine." | 10 | May 27, 2008 | 40 | 66 |
75,623 | Remodulin | pulmonary hypertension | "I found it to have horrible side effects that caused me to have to take several other meds to deal with the side effects i.e. Jaw pain, nerve pain in legs , site pain, migraines , dizziness, nausea , confusion and depression. I did find my chronic cough was almost completely gone and I was starting to be able to walk further . I stopped after 1 month because the side effects were unbearable" | 4 | May 9, 2017 | 0 | 74 |
218,754 | Opana ER | pain | "Insurance required me to use Opana ER crush-resistant version! Takes about 2 hrs. to take effect so I take hydrocodone/acetaminophen 10/325 with 1 Opana upon waking and together they last about 8 hours NEVER 12 hours! then take 1 hydrocodone/acetaminophen about 4 pm then another hydrocodone/acetaminophen about 9 pm then 1 Opana at 11 pm. I tried using Opana alone but couldn't stand waiting IN PAIN for 2 hours before I could feel any relief! Regular Oxycontin DID provide 12 hour relief without needing any vicodin for "breakthrough pain" but even with insurance it would cost $100/month. Pain level with Opana AND vicodin still at about 5 but chronic pain after FIVE hip replacement surgeries - 2 on left hip, 3 on right, since 2008!!" | 4 | May 2, 2016 | 33 | 125 |
25,658 | Nabumetone | back pain | "I have arthitis in my lower back with spinal stenosis and an annular tear in my disc. I was prescribed 1500mg a day. As long as I take the full amount I have no more pain, cramping in my leg or sciatica. I have been taking half because I have dizziness and headaches. Still better than the pain." | 10 | April 6, 2009 | 95 | 58 |
137,604 | Ocular lubricant | eye redness | "I had a very serious dry eye condition that showed up after all my cancer treatments were completed. I had no idea what was happening to me other than a red bubble appeared in one eye. My eye doctor suggested TheraTears 4x day plus taking nutrition product. It cleared up and to this day, I only use TheraTears in my eyes. Florida's allergy season is all year round for me and my eyes. It's great and the only drops to go in my eyes. It was suggested that I buy the individual vials as for some reason contamination is a factor I have to keep in mind for my eyes. I have not had dry eye since. Thank you TheraTears and I love the coupons." | 10 | September 24, 2013 | 13 | 125 |
55,972 | Effexor | depression | "I've been taking 75 mg of Effexor for a year and a half now and has made me a much happier person. If I miss 2 days in a row I start to feel dizzy, overly emotional and like I have the flu. Only drawback (which is a big deal for me) I have gained 40lbs." | 7 | February 16, 2009 | 49 | 56 |
149,758 | Mirena | birth control | "I am 21 with a 6 month old child. I just got the Mirena today. The insertion was not that bad. I text the whole time she was doing it. It felt just like a pap and took less than five mins. I got it on my last day of my period and so far some mild bleeding and cramping, but way better than going through another labor." | 10 | January 13, 2012 | 0 | 68 |
184,238 | Hydroxyzine | anxiety | "I went to the hospital today and was prescribed Vistasil 25mg 4 times a day, but before checking out of the hospital I was given 50mg(the green and white capsule) and everything was ok until after dinner, I had palpitations (the #1 thing I ended up in the hospital) and chest pain little to mild didn't last long, and I took my bp readings while I was experiencing this and my bp was 132/84 HR 109(prehypertension), I don't have high blood pressure so yeah it was weird and scary!" | 6 | January 31, 2016 | 5 | 89 |
48,925 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I was on Orsythia for 9 months and loved it. Before the prescription, I would have normal/heavy periods for 7 days and experienced a lot of premenstrual mood swings. After the pill, my mood swings disappeared and my skin cleared up (haven't had a single pimple since I started). I experienced spotting for around 2 weeks in my first month but my period regulated after that. My period then reduced to 3-4 days of light bleeding, manageable with just a panty liner. I didn't gain any unusual weight and it didn't lower my sex drive. I recently just switched to Nexplanon, a hormonal implant. I loved the pill but unfortunately, it is a hassle to have to remember to take it every day, reorder the prescription and take it with me when I traveled." | 9 | December 9, 2016 | 6 | 134 |
71,246 | Lysteda | menorrhagia | "I've suffered with heavy periods for the past couple of years. I wanted to make sure that I considered all options before choosing surgery. This medication is great, but has some side effects. For me, I have headaches and diarrhea while on this medication and a few days after my cycle has ended. I also found that my cycle last longer when I take this medication. At this point, I've opted to contend with 2 days of heavy bleeding and with a cycle that last 4-5 days, as opposed to taking the medication with extended periods, headaches and diarrhea; that could last 8-9 days. The plus/pro of the medication is that my periods are lighter when I am taking the medication, however it stays on much longer." | 9 | November 4, 2015 | 33 | 127 |
87,051 | Latuda | bipolar disorde | "I love latuda! After being prescribed countless different meds for my bipolar I can say latuda has been a life changer. I'm less manic my highs and lows feel pretty stable. I've only been on 40mg going on 3wks. I do make sure to take with at least 350 calories." | 9 | October 11, 2015 | 17 | 50 |
206,190 | Eflornithine | hirsutism | "I've used it on and off, and I definitely see slowed hair growth.
The only problem I have is that it slows growth, it doesn't remove. This results in hair coming out "just a little bit", i.e., very, very short hairs, which are not so much seen as felt. And they're very hard to remove because so short (and I only use Tweezerman!)
It actually takes me longer to pluck the short stunted growth hairs than the full grown hairs.
Oh, well. I'm hoping that once I do get them, they won't grow back and I'll be on my way to a smooth chin!!" | 6 | September 6, 2017 | 2 | 104 |
12,718 | Etanercept | rheumatoid arthritis | "I have had RA for 50 years (since 16 years old), and have been on gold injections, plaquenil, methotrexate, and now Enbrel with methotrexate. I have had multiple joint deformities, nodules and joint replacements. Each med helped at first, but then failed, except for Enbrel. Thank God for Enbrel! I have been on it for 10 years and it has allowed me to work full time, something I had previously never been able to do. I also work out at the gym every day, and am enjoying life!" | 10 | March 29, 2014 | 164 | 88 |
130,223 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm 18, I got Mirena inserted about a month ago. I can't take the regular estrogen pill because of pancreas and gallbladder problems. I've noticed on here that the insertion for other women wasn't that bad, but mine was an absolutely horrible experience. I haven't been pregnant or had any kids. I felt a tremendous amount of cramping when she dilated me and afterwords I had the worst cramps for about 2 Hours before the pain reliever kicked it. I also had to constantly take more pain reliever the rest of the week due to more cramping. Some women here mentioned the strings cutting their partner. My partner never felt the strings at all. First period was light. Still spotting constantly." | 8 | April 30, 2014 | 6 | 121 |
177,590 | Duloxetine | major depressive disorde | "This medicine helped, at first. Than the dose had to be increased often. I didn't realize the brain fog, the chronic tiredness and the inability to sleep at night were from this medicine. My agitation level also increased. I am tapering off of it now and I am in hell." | 1 | September 23, 2015 | 20 | 50 |
36,917 | Librium | alcohol withdrawal | "I am in my 40's. Struggled with alcohol since mid 20's. I was up to about half a large bottle of vodka a day. When I tried to stop I had hallucinations and 4 seizures. My legs were bucking. After a stay at hospital I was prescribed librium. I think it saved my life." | 9 | October 17, 2017 | 5 | 54 |
104,245 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "My pharmacist switched me to this pill. This is the second month on this brand and it's been giving me terrible moods swings, I feel like I'm PMSing everyday, and my period is irregular and barely anything comes out, thought I was pregnant. I'm switching back to Aviane." | 2 | January 2, 2013 | 8 | 48 |
227,078 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had Nexplanon for four months now. The first six weeks were great with no side effects, but since then I've had constant bleeding, developed bad acne on my back and chest (no history of acne problems), am tired and forgetful, and my sex drive has decreased. I've also gained around 5lbs without changing anything else in my lifestyle. I'm giving this one more month before I go back on the pill." | 6 | June 17, 2014 | 6 | 72 |
109,591 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I had nexplanon since july 2014. As it got closer to the end date I started to feel nauseated every day & throwing up sometimes for three weeks. My doctor told me that my nausea was coming from my nexplanon after having it two years & three months & I should probably get it removed. I hadn't had a period the entire time I was on nexplanon. I got my implant removed yesterday afternoon & it wasn't too bad...I had to get one stitch because it moved in deeper in my arm over the two years I've had it. It is now 9:20 pm the next day & I'm already starting my period. That's the only part the sucks for me." | 10 | November 2, 2016 | 5 | 121 |
105,438 | Afrezza | diabetes, type 1 | "The simplicty of use and rapidity of action make my life on the road so much simpler. I have a job that forces me to be on the road and eating out a lot. This stuff is amazing. Less swings if my new Dexcom is to be trusted. I might daily or twice a day basal another go and see if I could loss the pump. From my early tests precise dosing less critical." | 10 | March 9, 2015 | 109 | 74 |
197,722 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "I have never taken any sort of prescription medicine for any type of mental issues in my life. And to be honest, I was scared to take this. I recently found myself going through a life changing experience and was finding myself unable to function at even the most basic level. I was crying all day, every day and was worthless at home and work. It%u2019s now been two weeks since I started taking Pristiq and I find it a God send. I wonder if I could have used something like this in the past.
I find myself much more even keeled. I don%u2019t lose my temper and seem to be a mellower, happier person and in much less of a hurry. I have only cried once since starting my regimen and that was during a very intense moment.
I%u2019ve been a better father and husband and I really like this." | 9 | April 11, 2009 | 41 | 151 |
161,310 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen | acne | "I switched from Yasmin to tri-cyclen because my acne was so bad. I'm 26 years old and have been on some type of birth control since I was 18. I have had the worst experience of my life being on tri-cyclen. I was on it for a few months until I started to have very severe panic attacks. I didn't know what it was until after a few months of going through this hell I stopped the pills. As soon as I stopped them I haven't had a bad panic attack like that since and it's been 8 months." | 1 | June 17, 2016 | 7 | 99 |
32,203 | Wellbutrin XL | depression | "Wellbutrin XL is the only medication for depression I have taken that doesn't cause any side effects as far as I can tell, but still produces the desired results. (According to my wife, children, and close friends.) That makes it the right medication for me." | 10 | February 17, 2009 | 33 | 45 |
32,049 | Wellbutrin XL | depression | "Others have warned abut this but DO NOT TAKE IF YOU HAVE ANXIETY ISSUES. I took this for two weeks at 150mg. First week was fine, felt blunted emotionally a bit which was not necessarily a bad thing. Around day 11 I started having bad anxiety about 10 hours after dosage and I felt sore and worn out. It was unbearable, I did this for 3 days more before quitting. I contacted my Dr who said I did the right thing. THEN I was emotionally in pain for a few days and weeping about every hour. I felt raw, like I had not skin to protect me. They say wellbutrin is easy to drop well I don't know...it might be because of my anxiety but I feel a lot worse now then I did before taking it." | 1 | June 7, 2015 | 15 | 137 |
107,631 | Implanon | birth control | "I've had Implanon for about 2 years and I can't wait to get it out. The things I experienced were very heavy bleeding, cramps and not just normal cramps the worst I've ever felt, spotting, pain during intercourse, mood swings, and loss of sex drive. All of these things come and go accept the loss of sex drive. Before insertion I was sex crazy now it's a hassle just to get ready. I bled for long periods at first but after a few months it would come and go. I will bleed then stop for a long period. The reason I rated it a four is because I am not pregnant." | 4 | August 20, 2010 | 5 | 111 |
212,242 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "I'm a 30 year old female and I've had many different diagnosis as well. I've tried and failed with many antidepressants, antipsychotics, among others. Nothing ever worked or made me feel worse! Then I found Lamotrigine. I've been on 50MG a day for ten days now. After six days I was feeling great. But now I'm getting mood swings, itchy, slight headaches, and lots of crazy dreaming. I am still a little depressed and thought this is not going to work either. But thanks to all your good reviews I'm going to hang in there, wait until I find the right dose, and hopefully feel as good as all of you." | 7 | March 11, 2013 | 68 | 111 |
151,821 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I have been smoking since I was 15 yrs old. I am now 50 I tried everything to stop smoking nothing helped. When my Dr said about Chantix I said why bother its not going to help. In 1 1/2 months I stopped smoking my family is so happy I have more energy and don't have the feeling that I want a smoke" | 10 | October 31, 2013 | 20 | 63 |
167,290 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm 21 and I just had Skyla implanted 7 days ago a few days before I started my cycle. I can say I was extremely freaked out at first but afterwards I was fine and had some mild cramping and bleeding. Usually my periods last 4 days, I've been bleeding for 7 days straight now. I don't have any abdominal pain just waiting for the bleeding to stop. Overall my cramps have became more intense and I would recommend taking pain pills before and after Insertion." | 9 | April 21, 2016 | 4 | 86 |
1,886 | Mupirocin | secondary cutaneous bacterial infections | "I've used this on my 2year olds rash and saw noticeable results within 1 day. He would pick his face in his sleep and I couldn't clear it with anything until the doctor prescribed this. I keep it in my diaper bag all the time now. It also works amazingly for diaper rash and any small cut, scrape, or infection. No side affects on my son, daughter, or myself" | 10 | September 17, 2017 | 1 | 69 |
71,858 | Tramadol | back pain | "I have been taking tramadol for 20 years 4mg pills a day. Recently I have been trying to take myself off of this drug. I'm experiencing cold like symptom's, sweating, can't sleep at night, restless leg. My attitude is in the dump. This is only my 3rd day. I'm trying to take one pill a day and that is at night because I cannot deal with laying in the bed not sleeping and the restless leg pain. I'm hoping and praying that God will give me the strength to get through this bad experience." | 1 | February 22, 2016 | 37 | 94 |
214,515 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I have been suffering with vaginal discharge and yeast infection on and off for approximate 15 years. I used Monistat to no avail. My doctor told me to try Vagistat and two days later, I feel great! I honestly would recommend this product to anyone suffering. At last I can honestly say I feel some relief. Thanks Vagistat" | 9 | November 1, 2009 | 26 | 58 |
126,727 | Dilaudid | pain | "I was in the E.R. for pain associated with condition causing kidney stone {1 in each kidney}. I am severely allergic to all anti-emetic drugs (anti nausea/vomiting drugs) but I required a potent pain killer. I was given Dilaudid by i.v. having never been on anything stronger than Percocet pills the doctors were afraid that I'd become very nauseous and vomit profusely and unable to be treated for nausea. To my relief it did the trick! I only vomited once, was prescribed hydromorphone 2mg. NO SIDE EFFECTS! I was to sick to see the beauty in everyday life, until now!" | 10 | March 21, 2011 | 7 | 100 |
4,321 | Capsaicin | pain | "I just found out about Capzasin today and tried it for the first time for my fibromyalgia. I have OTC .025% and while I have only been using it a few hours I am so excited to have found it. The burning sensation is mild compared to my pain and doesn't bother me in the least. I tried it on one thigh to start and make sure it didn't bother me too much. I had so much relief in the one leg I couldn't wait to use it on the other.
My only complaint is the smell. It has a strong scent of menthol. I am in most pain at night when trying to sleep so I think I will use it then. I did read that showering can be uncomfortable but also that a milk compress helps." | 8 | June 30, 2016 | 11 | 138 |
50,726 | Gabapentin | peripheral neuropathy | "I have been taking Gabapentin for approximately 18 months. The reason for this is following "botched" surgery, I developed a haematoma 5.5cms. I had further surgery to remove the haematoma as it was lodged in my abdominal wall. I have been left with a neuroma and neuropathic pain. The only side effects I seem to have suffered are a gain in my weight and I cannot drink alcohol as it makes me feel sick but the drug has brought me tremendous relief from pain." | 8 | April 17, 2008 | 46 | 84 |
219,258 | Serzone | depression | "Was on Serzone for 10 years. The best antidepressant ever and I have been on most of them since my tour in Vietnam. No sexual side effects on like SSRI`s or SNRI`s. Then they took it off the market. Just recently went back to nefazodone. Serzone works so good." | 10 | July 23, 2012 | 61 | 49 |
134,453 | Ketorolac | pain | "I was given this medication the first time in a walk in clinic in the form of an IM injection. I don't know the dose but it worked magically! I have been suffering from severe migraines for over 20 years. I also take Zomig as needed. I told my GP about the effects I had with Torodol. I have tried literally everything for my migraines from natural treatment to every recommended medication. Nothing works to stop like this medication and sometimes I have to combine with the Zomig. I'm happy it isn't a narcotic and doesn't give me that looped out feeling. I just want to feel normal and this seems to help when I have severe pain of migraines. The doctor gave me an oral prescription which isn't as fast as the injection but it still seems to work." | 9 | April 7, 2017 | 19 | 140 |
218,396 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | bronchitis | "This is the best antibiotic for the treatment of sinusitis and bronchitis. ALL antibiotics can give you diarrhea because they also can destroy the 'good' bacteria in your gut. You can alleviate this by taking a pro-biotic in small doses, or just have some yogurt for breakfast." | 10 | November 16, 2009 | 68 | 47 |
70,908 | Magnesium citrate | constipation | "I took this at 9.30 and by 12.30 I woke up and it was time to go! I had been constipated for 8 days and I'm ten weeks pregnant. Dr said it was safe so....but man oh man...be careful because it turns your stool to nothing but liquid." | 9 | January 3, 2015 | 53 | 48 |
193,179 | Cyclobenzaprine | muscle spasm | "I was prescribed Cyclobenzaprine on two occasions, once for a muscle spasm in my neck that was causing nerve irritation in my medial nerve. Recently it was prescribed for a muscle spasm in my cervical spine muscles and shoulder muscles. It had minimal effect. Skelaxin/Metaxalone works better but barely." | 1 | April 6, 2017 | 8 | 49 |
176,248 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "This drug nearly ruined my life. But, you don't have to believe me. Just go google "lorazepam withdrawal" or "ativan withdrawal" and you can see it for yourself. I was never told how horrific the withdrawal would be from this medicine. I have spent nearly 5 months in extreme anxiety that is nearly 50 times the intensity of the anxiety I had when starting this med. The doctors are not educated on the w/d of this med because the pharm companies do not release these studies because then they wouldn't prescribe it! I became agitated, suicidal, depressed and PTSD-like symptoms from this drug. Not one person warned me and I just took it everyday like the bottle said, many times LESS than prescribed. PLEASE do your research!" | 1 | May 2, 2016 | 39 | 127 |
101,498 | Atralin | acne | "I love this product. It really cleared my skin up and it looks smooth and makeup goes on so nice. Some comments talk about how their skin got worse...of coarse it did but only at first. The doctor told me it brings everything to the surface and clears out everything so of course it got worse before it got better. My skin looks great. This medicine rocks!" | 10 | May 6, 2010 | 39 | 67 |
153,422 | Doxycycline | acne | "About a month ago I wrote a review on this (username: anonymous_1_7). And there has been some results. Not all my pimples have cleared up, but since my Dr. prescribed me to 100mg of Doxycycline rather than the 50mg, there's been improvements. For many or you experiencing mild-severe pimples, I would recommend using this as well as some face scrub and cream." | 7 | October 4, 2014 | 13 | 62 |
68,567 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I received my 1st shot a week after giving birth in 2015, I bled the entire 1st month then it stopped completely. So overall I loved being on the shot, I am very petite so I enjoyed the little weight gain, BUT it did decrease my sex drive. I also began having slight headaches maybe once a month, which caused me to finally switch birth controls after 2 years. But I did love the shot overall an I recommend it, especially if you're practicing abstinence!" | 9 | June 21, 2017 | 2 | 85 |
81,600 | Yaz | birth control | "I have been on yaz for about a year. I like it and have not had any major problems. I have short, light periods and my acne has decreased. The only bad thing is that it is expensive." | 8 | April 15, 2010 | 3 | 38 |
162,097 | Camila | 13</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I started this medication because my Dr. said my body is sensitive to estrogen. The first month was okay; I had some dryness around my mouth that the corners of my mouth were cracked. I then continued and my whole mentality changed. My boyfriend noticed a huge difference. I am normally a very upbeat laid back girlfriend who turned into a clingy confrontational friend (we went onto break because he couldn't handle it). I originally took it for PMS symptoms and to regulate my bleeding. I didn't take it for birth control; so I don't know how effective that was. I was on it for a total of 6 months and which I stopped it before, but wanted to give it time to regulate. Cons: acne, PMS ALL the time, dry mouth. Pros: weight loss, regular period." | 4 | October 16, 2013 | 13 | 137 |
160,294 | Buspirone | anxiety | "Not sure about this one yet. I have been on it for only five days now and it's a roller coaster ride. Sometimes I feel okay and other times I feel like I'm going crazy. My doctor prescribed me to take 15mg twice daily which I think was way too much to start out with. I literally felt like I was going to lose my mind because of the thoughts I was having. I also think this has increased my depression and feeling of isolation. I know that this medication takes time to work in your system and that it can make symptoms worse while it is working so I'm going to try and ride it out a little longer. I've cut my dosage in half to 7.5 twice daily and I'm going to see if that helps." | 5 | March 10, 2017 | 10 | 138 |
228,151 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I am 23 and I have two children. I received the Implanon after the birth of my daughter. After reading some of these reviews I am relieved to see I am not the only one with some of these problems. My period comes on for about 6-7 days, stops for about 1 or 2 and then starts spotting again. It seems like it last for ever. Then the next month it comes about the same time. My period has to be on half of the month or more. I can't stand it!!! (When I was on depo I had no period). I have also noticed headaches very often, lack of sex drive and lower back pain. I also have lost none of my baby weight which I had lost after my son. I have had it for about a year almost 2 so I have about a year to go. I want it out." | 1 | January 26, 2010 | 6 | 154 |
185,262 | Harvoni | hepatitis c | "Have been on Harvoni for 6 weeks only symptoms are some fatigue and sometime slight stomach upset. I have already cleared of the virus! But I must keep on taking Harvoni for 3 months. It seems like a miracle!" | 10 | March 8, 2015 | 65 | 39 |
170,874 | Quetiapine | insomnia | "Taking 25mg. Works fantastically! Takes about an hour on 25mg (used to take 50mg and it put me out in 30 mins, however I was required at least 8 hours of sleep. Many times my alarm wouldn't even wake me up on 50mg). However, like just about everyone else said, if I don't take it, I will NOT sleep. Also experienced weight gain (25 lbs in 2 months) so I am going to see if another sleep medication will work the same with less side effects. Does make me quite hungry about 30 mins after taking it, and I can't sleep on an empty stomach." | 9 | November 25, 2011 | 27 | 105 |
199,649 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I'm so bummed, just had my quit day on day 12 of chantix, but developed hives/rash on arms and back. They are like blisters with poison ivy.
It was working so well, hardly thought of cigarettes, now I guess I'll have to stop taking." | 3 | August 20, 2017 | 6 | 44 |
14,584 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "Out of money and out of sources, I was on the verge of losing it all because I could not function without opiates. I found a doctor on the suboxone site and with God on my side the doctor answered the phone himself and agreed to accept my insurance because they usually only accept cash.I dragged myself into his office in full blow withdrawal. He gave me a dose immediately and within minutes my life was mine again. Started at 24mg/day now 2mg/day and almost all done. No cravings ever. Please believe and try this." | 10 | July 3, 2008 | 161 | 95 |
153,276 | Doxycycline | acne | "I've been taking doxycycline for 2 years now and in that time it has been a God send. But unfortunately in the past month I have had a huge breakout, I feel very self concious at the moment. I do all I can to avoid going out, and I absolutely get so anxious on the days I have to take my daughter to school and can't rely on my husband." | 10 | March 24, 2015 | 20 | 70 |
89,175 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "I had severe anxiety when driving and just in general for the past 8 years. I would get so nervous while driving I would shake and my heart felt like it was going to explode, I would get really dizzy. I mostly stayed home and it turned into depression. I had taken Celexa before as a teenager when dealing with anxiety, at that time it worked well for me but I got pregnant and stopped taking it since, that was 8 years ago. My doctor prescribed me to Celexa again and after about a month I started noticing that I was feeling so much better. I could drive without much anxiety at all. I wasn't shaking or feeling I was on the verge of an attack. I never realized how much anxiety was taking over my life. The only side effect is pretty bad dry mouth" | 9 | January 6, 2017 | 52 | 146 |
70,035 | Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "i was diagnosed in 2009. Started atripla in 2012. No side effects that I could feel and last lab in June 2015 viral load <20 no detectable and CD4 1192. I feel great and love only having to take one pill a day" | 10 | July 18, 2015 | 9 | 43 |
201,403 | Zoloft | panic disorde | "My 18 year old son was diagnosed with panic disorder after an episode occurred on his second day of college. The attacks began to come regularly after that, not only in class, but even at home. He would panic when he was outside, and wanted to just stay in his room. It got very bad, so bad we had to withdraw him from his classes so he could get some treatment. We initially started him on a low dose of Klonopin to help ease some of the symptoms, which helped for a couple weeks, but he needed to begin increasing and also had some bad breakthrough panic attacks. We switched him to Zoloft 25mg for 1 week, and then 50mg second week. It is truly the best medication ever! He is back to being and feeling like himself and is able to do everything!" | 10 | December 8, 2014 | 57 | 144 |
39,125 | Contrave | obesity | "I started taking Contrave on 5/4/17. I've GAINED 2 pounds. It is not worth the $165 it costs. It does nothing to suppress my appetite and gives some monster headaches. It also gave me no energy at all. It actually does the opposite, makes me so sleepy I can barely hold my eyes open. The side effects have subsided some but are still noticeable. I won't refill the prescription and am only taking the remainder because I paid so much for the pills. I only wanted to drop 20 pounds but this isn't the diet pill for me." | 1 | May 30, 2017 | 20 | 98 |
84,563 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "Ended up in the hospital with low hemoglobin and almost needed blood transfusion.my periods were never normal b4 but with this pill yhey never stopped. I bled for 2 months and was so weak i couldnt go to school or do anything but lay in the bed cramps were so bad and i bled through every overnight pad daily. At the time i was 15. Never again took them." | 1 | August 4, 2016 | 3 | 69 |
134,936 | Dapsone | acne | "So I have used the samples of this medication and it worked great, but recently I got my prescription filled for it and it seemed to exacerbate cystic acne on my neck, jawline. I read the ingredients and it contains a form of silicone that can worsen cystic acne. Is the sample formulation different or did they change the ingredients recently?" | 4 | August 8, 2017 | 0 | 61 |
178,302 | Duloxetine | anxiety | "I took this drug for a couple years. At first I was very tired all the time but that passed. It did help with the anxiety for the first 6 months or so but I always had the brain zaps everyone talks about. They were very frustrating and after the 6 months it was not effective. I didn't like the way I felt and quit taking it." | 5 | January 21, 2010 | 23 | 67 |
91,324 | Haloperidol | mania | "In spite of what many people have said about this medicine I have found it very helpful in both treating and preventing episodes of mania. The risk of developing Tardive Dyskinesia is of course a concern but this medicine has been so useful for me. I have received it both by I.M injection and orally as the ten milligram tablets and both routes were well tolerated and effective." | 9 | April 6, 2013 | 17 | 68 |
165,715 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have had Liletta for over a year, and have had zero complaints. I no longer get a period (they went away around month 11.) I have no pain or discomfort from it, though I did the first 4-5 days after insertion. It has prevented me from pregnancy, it has not made me gain weight or have any other negative affects. My breasts aren't tender because of the hormones, no mood swings, no acne. None of the common complaints of the pill, this is 1000000 times than the Depo Prevera Shot, which I HATED. Don't ever get the shot done, trust me, it's God awful. Liletta definitely beats the pill, too. I will be getting this reinserted after my next pregnancy." | 10 | April 10, 2017 | 8 | 121 |
118,458 | Fetzima | major depressive disorde | "I have adult ADD,anxiety and Chronic Pain. Had to switch doc's (he moved) and the new one insisted I try Fetzima.
I have been on it for a week. In addition to severe nausea & vomiting my stomach is rigid. I have been having bursts of rage that have started to become directed inward. Thoughts of self-harm (though not ones I would act upon). Have had flashes of suicidal ideas & am sad. I wasn't sad at all before I took this drug-just anxious & couldn't focus.
I have had serious problems with all antidepressants I have tried in the past. I'm reacting in a similar way though it is less severe and my anxiety (when I'm not angry) is marginally improved.
Not enough benefit to outweigh thoughts of self harm & suicide!." | 2 | January 14, 2016 | 24 | 133 |
186,381 | Desvenlafaxine | anxiety | "I started Pristiq a few months ago. It has been great. I feel like a different person. The only side effect is not being able to have a orgasm. But then my doctor told me to take one every other day. So on the days I don't take it I can achieve a orgasm. On the days I take it I can't." | 10 | June 11, 2011 | 9 | 62 |
113,696 | Arthrotec | rheumatoid arthritis | "I have been taking this for 12 yrs , made a big differences in my life. Tried every medicine and none had the same effect. Take two pills a day, 3 upsets my stomach. Without this I would be bedridden." | 10 | December 12, 2012 | 50 | 40 |
5,495 | Temozolomide | anaplastic oligodendroglioma | "Doctor says her tumor that was about 95% removed has been shrinking. Thanks to the medicine for saving my moms life one by one. Don't stop fighting people with this brain tumor as well. " | 10 | July 22, 2013 | 0 | 35 |
231,714 | Trazodone | anxiety | "I have had an issue for many years where I could not shut my brain off when I went to sleep. My doctors had tried Xanax, Valium, sleeping pills (over counter and prescription) and though some worked initially they did not completely work for me. I was talking to a Psychiatrist friend of mine and they suggested that I try Trazodone. After researching it and seeing that it was an anti-depressant I was extremely skeptical and concerned about side effects. I started with 50mg at night and the first night I took it was the best nights sleep I had in a long time. I am now on 100mg at night and always have great nights sleep. The only side effect I have is vivid dreams." | 9 | December 17, 2014 | 121 | 126 |
8,596 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "I started taking Ambien for insomnia about a month ago. It works great if I am able to take it early enough to get in 8 hours of sleep...however...I also take Wellbutrin and apparently they do not work well together. I have been sleep eating, sundaes, brownies, yogurt, sandwiches. I also cook and leave the mess behind and don't remember ANY OF IT. I colored my hair with two colors, and gave myself the worst haircut I've ever had in my life and was totally shocked the next morning when I saw the bright pink color in my hair and awful short bangs and uneven length. I had a conversation with my daughter and gave her permission to spend the night out which I would NOT have done in my right mind and she made me write it down for proof!" | 5 | October 14, 2010 | 8 | 141 |
107,427 | Implanon | birth control | "I got Implanon inserted Ffeb 2010. When I first got it I was a bleeding a good bit but nothing you can't handle. I was having a lot of pregnancy symptoms but doctors always say your birth control means everything. So that was a bit awkward but now I guess I'm used to it and always go through a pregnancy symptoms cycle." | 7 | September 29, 2011 | 0 | 62 |
61,792 | Citalopram | depression | "My daughter took this drug. Side effects, experiencing past two days and I don't know how many more days: Continual boxing w/ arms, can't sit still, can not sleep, races around her room. she describes her condition right now as horrific, can not take this any longer. I am very concerned about her, she lives 5 states away from me. I would not recommend this drug for anyone. Doctor described her condition as Akathesia. Horrible!!" | 1 | January 26, 2016 | 13 | 75 |
3,466 | Nitrofurantoin | urinary tract infection | "I took this for a bladder infection. It took 24 hours for me to notice any improvement. I am on day 4. I had 20 minutes of mild nausea one day, but that was the only side effect. Not as bad as others, like doxycycline. Surprised to find this didn't make my yeast infection come back, or cause any other unpleasant side effects." | 10 | September 28, 2015 | 8 | 63 |
74,172 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I would say I have been on Loestrin for give or take 2 years now. It is amazing. Before I was on Fencom Fe which gave me an intense appetite, weight gain and painful periods. I am so happy that my gyno switched me over to this pill and plan on taking it as long as I possibly can! No side effects at all. It is nice to not have to add on to the complaints in the conversation of periods anymore." | 10 | October 18, 2011 | 0 | 82 |
37,880 | Septra DS | prostatitis | "I've been having some discomfort that my doctor felt could be prostatitis. So, until I could get in for a CT Scan and also see a urologist, he put me on Septra DS. Everything was going fine until day 6. I was on my 23 anniversary weekend and I got up that morning to take a nice hot bath in the hot tub in our room. When I got out of the hot tub and started to dry off I noticed hives on my inner thighs. Looking in the mirror, I noticed that I was also covered in hives from my armpit to my waist on both sides. The culprit? Septra DS. Within the next few hours I was covered on my back, stomach, legs, arms, and a few on my lips. Allergic reaction." | 1 | August 25, 2012 | 8 | 134 |
34,322 | Bystolic | high blood pressure | "47 yr old 212 lbs .I have been on 50 mg per day of metoprolol tartrate for 5 yrs. Doctor decided to try me on 10mg Bystolic after I complained of some fatigue and light sensitivity. took it 3 weeks I loved it at first, I had a lot more energy, didnt have the usual muscle weakness, but noticed my libido was higher in the afternoon and waned off towards the evening as the medicine wore off so did my interest in sex. I also noticed that my social anxiety returned. I have always attributed the metoprolol to helping me feel calm. I was having some friends visit so I went back to the metoprolol and my anxiety definitely went away. although now I feel twice as tired. I am on the fence with this med. because of the social anxiety. (sigh)" | 9 | August 26, 2016 | 15 | 142 |
110,127 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I had my Nexplanon inserted in December 2014. So, I'm about a year and a half in. I have had mood swings, excruciating headaches, depression, and weight gain of 30 pounds!! I would not recommend this to anyone!" | 1 | April 18, 2016 | 17 | 38 |
178,008 | Duloxetine | ibromyalgia | "I love it. I'm in a clinical research study for Fibromyalgia in minors and after about four months of getting what I think was the placebo, I've received the actual medicine. It's worked. I know it has. I've been taking it for about four weeks now, and in that time, I've had two or three flare-ups, and minimum amount of migraines.
I'm about to play and run around with my 15 month old nephew. And I can hold him and put him down, then pick him back up and it doesn't bother me all too much. I can't even remember the last time I've had to take bed rest because of doing too much.
Overall, it took about 3-4 days to kick in. I'm constantly hot and sweating, but that's nothing compared to always being in pain." | 9 | March 21, 2012 | 28 | 137 |
147,641 | Alprazolam | depression | "I have taken this for a chronic stuttering problem. It has lessened my anxiety, anxiousness and depressive moods in speech situatuions as well as daily stress. Due to being fast acting, it has been my experience this is the better of the many antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs. I have not found it addictive, and have had no side effects." | 10 | February 4, 2009 | 35 | 59 |
97,323 | Ambien | insomnia | "Ambien worked well for the sleep issues but if you are having any issues or stress in your life you may want to try and find something else. It makes you very agitated at anyone you may come in contact with and may cause depression." | 3 | September 20, 2009 | 37 | 45 |
152,965 | Doxycycline | bacterial infection | "10-15 minutes after taking this I got a really bad stomach ache that caused a hot flash like I was gonna pass out, I got nauseous then threw up for 5 minutes and dry heaved for another 5. For the rest of the day I had a headache and felt sick to my stomach. I will never take this drug again!" | 1 | January 2, 2017 | 8 | 61 |
21,400 | Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin | acne | "I just got prescribed thos today. I am very excited to start. It all started last year in Feb. My face got covered little bumbs and I was acne/bumps free before. Never had one. So, i was scared and went to my doc and tha same day all the bumps on face swolled up. Well, that was an allergy, was given meds and went away. They all came back again this year but now its not allergies but acne. My doctor prescribed this. Its firat day of using but one of my friends had moderate acne before and her face is all cleared up now but she was given this gel as well. Will update when I see the results. I really hope it works and that acne never comes back as everyone has mentioned that it came back. Can't fight with this all my life." | 10 | April 22, 2016 | 6 | 146 |
11,940 | Fastin | weight loss | "I started Fastin 30mg from my doctor on May 19 2014. You need to change your lifestyle not just pop a pill and be done with it. Because if you don't change, the weight will return. I started at 285lbs in one month I lost 25lbs and feel great. I changed myself with habit changes and exercise. I told myself that when this weight is gone it's staying gone, so I change my lifestyle and you can do the same." | 8 | June 26, 2014 | 221 | 80 |
112,914 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "I took one tablet a week ago, with very little effect. The morning after taking it I did go to the toilet but it was very small.
Last night I took two tablets at around 10pm, and woke up naturally at 7am and needed to go. I did have pretty explosive diarrhea which lasted for about 5 minutes, but absolutely no pain at all, or sickness/fainting//dizziness etc. Every time I have gone to the toilet to pee since then I have also had a small amount of diarrhea but still feel absolutely fine in myself. Feeling very cleared out and my stomach is so flat for once!
I am horrified by all of these other reviews and do feel like I've been lucky, but then again, people are much much more likely to write about bad experiences than good ones." | 10 | June 2, 2017 | 3 | 140 |
42,231 | Atenolol | migraine prevention | "I was put on atenolol, 50 mg daily, 27 years ago. Prior to that I also suffered debilitating migraines almost daily for many years. The atenolol controlled the BP and, in a complete surprise, eliminated the migraines. In the following years, my doctor switched me to a newer BP medicine and the migraines returned. When I went back to atenolol the migraines went away. Atenolol has been one of the very best things ever to happen to me in terms of health." | 10 | November 5, 2017 | 1 | 82 |
51,006 | Azithromycin | sinusitis | "I was prescribed a five day round with the Z-pak after developing a severe flu-like upper respiratory infection with stuffed and painful sinuses plus aches, sore throat, diarrhea, muscle pain, nausea, and more. I had a Rituxan infusion, and all of this started the next day (common side effects or adverse events). I have rheumatoid arthritis, and my immunosystem is screwed to begin with and the Rituxan infusions temporarily make it worse. So I picked up a bug; bam!
Long story, short ending. The Z-pak began working almost immediately, and two hours after my second pill of 250 mg (first was 500) I don't feel sick. My sinuses are still a bit clogged but that's livable. I'm impressed." | 10 | January 20, 2017 | 17 | 118 |
12,099 | Caffeine / ergotamine | migraine | "In my teens I suffered migraines quite frequently, but took no medication. Now they come on once or twice a year.
I experience visual distortions before the onset of a migraine, and experience nausea and sometimes vomit during a migraine, which lasts a few hours.
If I take a couple of Cafergot tablets during the visual distortion stage it is usually prevents the migraine. Once the headache sets in taking any medication is ineffective.
I discovered Cafergot when I spoke to a pharmacist years ago here in Thailand, where it is available over the counter, without a prescription." | 9 | January 1, 2011 | 0 | 98 |
129,604 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "A lot of spotting for the first two months, and cramping-wise I felt like I was on my period for two months. It wasn't ideal but of course I stuck it out, and skyla definitely did what it was advertised to do! I had unprotected sex with a stable partner with no thoughts of pregnancy. My periods completely went away in 3 months. That's right-no periods for 1.5 years! Those are the postitive aspects of skyla, but no one really talks about the negative side effects. I was prepared for cramping and bleeding, but I also started getting terrible cystic acne, and my breasts would painfully swell (one at a time) two cup sizes. I ended up getting it removed after 1.5 years and I'm really happy I did. The positive aspects of skyla weren't worth it" | 5 | June 30, 2015 | 2 | 137 |
63,997 | Sertraline | anxiety and stress | "I got prescribed in sertraline 25mg in May 2017, and only I've been taken for a week now . This medication ease my worries and stable my mood but every time I take I feel pain in my chest or collarbone also headache and dizziness. Yesterday I went the 2 minutes walk and I was feeling dizziness and not stable on my feet. I was also more anxious and afraid and faint and worried about passing out. The first few days I got headache that's very strange, not the headache I normally get, but different one and it went away after. Also I was feeling strangle sensation yesterday in my chest and my neck. This morning I woke up strange my both eyes were blurry for just a few seconds and then it went away very quickly. Please tell me if anybody experience blurry vision .thanks" | 1 | May 19, 2017 | 11 | 146 |
138,092 | Ortho Evra | birth control | "I have been on Orthro Evra for 3 years. I love it. I have recently noticed some mood swings, and random break downs. I have snapped at customers and my husband. I never know where they come from or why, until one co-worker pointed out that it could be my birth control. I have a normal period. Every month I start on Wednesday, stop on Sunday. I love that I know when it's coming every month! Thinking of switching to Seasonique for the lower periods due to endometerosis. I know it's not good to be on one certain kind for a long period of time." | 6 | February 27, 2013 | 6 | 105 |
135,988 | Acamprosate | alcohol dependence | "I have been sober 2 years + 1 month.
I wonder how many people are on it this long?
How do I wean off of it?
I don't want to take it forever." | 9 | July 17, 2016 | 4 | 33 |
866 | Silodosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "Immediate relief. Seems to be very long acting ... I was prescribed Rapaflo 8mg once daily but seem to need once WEEKY .... I quickly know that once urine flow becomes a problem ...it's time to take the medication." | 10 | May 6, 2016 | 22 | 39 |
11,012 | Terbinafine | onychomycosis, toenail | "I've used Lamisil for 3 months now and I haven't seen ANY change at all. On the contrary, now I have it in another toenail. I'm very disappointed, after taking it for so long and spending so much money. I didn't have side effects, just a few that were not so bad." | 1 | October 2, 2009 | 35 | 52 |
216,322 | Sildenafil | erectile dysfunction | "I just wanted to chime in as a wife. My husband is 55 years old and after a severe illness a few years ago I will just say things had really slowed down in the bedroom. He went in for a follow up with his primary care physician and after all of the blood work and he was cleared as far as his illness is concerned, he brought up the problem he has had achieving and maintaining an erection.
My husband decided not to tell me about his visit with the doctor but boy did he surprise me that night in the bedroom. This happy wife says thank you thank you thank you." | 10 | April 22, 2017 | 31 | 113 |
98,258 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had this implant for 7 months now, I've had no problems except for real bad acne breakouts. I've alway suffered from acne here and there but it's gotten bad after the implant. I have real bad breakouts all over my cheeks, and chin. At first I thought it was something I ate but I did some research and found out that this implant contains progesterone which can cause acne. I'm planning to remove this implant. Look out for breakouts after implant," | 4 | June 4, 2015 | 4 | 82 |
95,204 | Guanfacine | adhd | "My son has been on med since he was 5 for ADHD, he is 8 now. They started him on methylphenadate(Adderall) he didnt gain weight or grow at all hardly. He is now on Intuniv and we love it. He eats the house down. Its not a stimulant so thats wonderful." | 10 | November 3, 2014 | 105 | 51 |
228,536 | Geodon | bipolar disorde | "I have been taking Geodon for about 10 months now and unfortunately it has given me erectile dysfunction. I started to reduce the dosage in order to stop but not taking it affects my mood tremendously. Without it I feel hopeless, I cry a lot and it is difficult for me to get out of bed. However, I can't risk it affecting my sexual well-being (I sincerely hope it's not too late!) So I guess Geodon did not help me and my bipolar disorder." | 2 | September 9, 2014 | 22 | 84 |
159,316 | Januvia | diabetes, type 2 | "I took januvia for about 1 year then one day my stomach started to swell up drastically and my wife took me to the hospital when I arrived I could no longer walk and was put in a wheelchair. I was admitted but passed out, when I came to I had 4 I-V's in me and was totally soaked like I had just jumped in a pool. My white blood cell count was over 3,000, off the chart. One nurse accused me of overdosing on street drugs.. I was in the hospital for 3-1/2 days and spent 2 weeks on the couch and 2-3 months having people tell me I looked like I was dying and asked what was wrong. Januvia snuck up on me like a poison snake. It overtook my system in 45 minutes from being with an irritable stomach to knowing I was dying and there was nothing I could do" | 5 | January 15, 2017 | 44 | 154 |
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