Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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180,552	Fluticasone / vilanterol	asthma	"I have been suffering from asthma from the age of about 10. I have been using Symbicort for the last 10 years but have had no proper relief. I have to say this is just a miracle for me and my asthma. I have been on it for about a month and a half and after struggling with my asthma for almost 25 years, I think I've finally reached a point where I almost feel secure with leaving inhalers at home (although I typically don't). I have not had one attack since I've started this medication! It worked for me."	10	May 31, 2017	6	100
204,370	BuSpar	anxiety	"I had depression for years and in that last 8 months that turned into anxiety that gave severe shoulder and abdominal pain , sweaty palms and pounding heart , ruined my career and my social life and affected my decision making . Finally after trying to fight it with out using medication I had to go see a doctor because I couldn't take it anymore , doctor gave me buspirone and recomanded 3x 5mg a day . I started with 1 5mg every 24 hours and I can tell a difference , I am calm and I sleep better . The physical pain is almost gone which I assume was happening due to surge of my stress hormones which are now under control . It has been 3 days of peace and quite and hope it stays this way ."	8	June 17, 2016	108	140
186,340	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"Do not let the bad experiences of others scare you off this medicine. I read the bad side effects and have not had any of them except the heat related one. It has been a good medicine for me."	9	October 1, 2011	18	39
7,660	Xanax	anxiety	"I have been on quite a few antidepressants in addition to Xanax. The antidepressants made my anxiety and panic worse, needing to increase my intake of Xanax when on the antidepressant(s). I was really reluctant to take the Xanax when I was first prescribed the medication. I have been of Pristiq for 8 months now and have lowered my Xanax from 1 mg in the morning, 1mg midday and 2 mg at bed. I am now taking 0.5mg in the morning and 1.5 mg at bed. I am taking vitamins, doing yoga and taking better care of myself. My doctor knows, I am honest. He wanted me to take 2mg every 8 hours but never did. My Mother just died a few weeks ago and have been getting really bad anxiety and still the same dose helps me. Hope this helps."	10	August 20, 2014	123	141
49,989	Gabapentin	bipolar disorde	"I have been on gabapentin 600mg three times a day for a while for my fibromyalgia and it works get for that. My psychiatrist just increased it to 800mg three times a day for my bipolar depression and anxiety and it is really helping with that too. I noticed the first day on 800mg that I felt calmer and happier. I am happy"	10	February 13, 2016	67	63
158,477	Methylphenidate	adhd	"My daughter has ADHD and has tried every medication out there. Most did nothing but once we tried Daytrana Patches that was exactly what she needed. Her grades improved as well as her concentration and her attitude. I am so thankful that we found the patch. She has used Daytrana for the last eight years. Even though she is 22 now, it is still a very important tool to help her focus in her last year of college. Organization, planning, study habits and everything else that goes out the window with ADHD is a new way of life and much more pleasant all the way around. Daytrana helps my daughter reach her potential and stay focused. She does have some redness from the patch but she would forget to take a pill everyday."	9	October 23, 2015	23	133
38,895	Contrave	weight loss	"I tried Contrave for 3 months and hated it. I had nothing but side effects like sweating, headache, and joint pain. I felt horrible on it and only lost 3 lbs. My insurance didn't cover it so that was $270 down the drain not to mention all those blue pills I had to swallow. Yuck. I have since been on Phentermine (1/2 tablet a day in the mornings). It is only $14 a month and it WORKS! Oh Phentermine I've lost 25 lbs in almost 5 months on 1/2 tablet a day and have no side effects (other than weight loss and no snack cravings). If I continue to lose, I have no intention of taking the full dose. I don't recommend Contrave at all."	1	October 16, 2017	7	125
145,052	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I liked the implant because I normally have horrible side effects from birth control pills. I had no changes in mood or side effects except for one. I would not stop bleeding. I fluctuated between heavy and light flow but it never stopped. I had it in for a year... never stopped. If it weren't for this horrible side effect, I would have loved it."	2	November 20, 2015	3	65
222,691	Topamax	migraine prevention	"I've been taking topamax for over 10 years. At first I lost 30 pounds. YIKES ! I stabilized and gained back some weight to a good weight for me. A few times I've had tingling in my fingers that lasted avery short duration. I 've been a chronic migraine sufferer for over 30 years. Started at 20 and I'll be 54 soon. Like many...I 've been to many Dr's and tried too many meds. This was the only thing that worked. Thankfully, for me, the side effects were minimal. Just because you have one bad experience, don't suffer. Find something. Meditation. ..something. You deserve a better life. We wouldn't be on this board if we didn't want to discourage or encourage someone else. Keep trying to live pain free."	10	May 19, 2016	82	129
110,754	Tri-Luma	melasma	"Some people have commented that their skin actually has gotten darker a few days after beginning to apply Tri-Luma. The same happened to me, but I realized that my problem was that after I applied Tri-Luma before bed time, I would read for about one hour with a light directly on my face. The chemicals in the cream were reacting to the light. I stopped the treatment for a few days. When again I started applying Tri-Luma, I immediately turned off the lights and went to sleep. That worked! After two months I now have about 90% clearer skin (I am olive skinned)."	9	April 8, 2017	31	103
231,416	Trazodone	insomnia	"I am on the 50MG and The first night of taking trazadone was great slept straight 8hours. The next day didn't work at all. Was up all night. I believe that it hasn't worked as great as the first time. I took one tab(50mg) and can't sleep.(tonight 2a) Should I go one more tab 100mg? Afraid it could do me harm? I am getting more sleep than before but still not enough. I am 5ft 2in around 150 pounds "	4	September 19, 2016	16	80
200,964	Alcaftadine	conjunctivitis, allergic	"I used them and within 6 hours my eyes swelled almost shut, and cheeks puffed up. 2 weeks later I still have red watery eyes, but thankfully the swelling is finally gone. I will never use this product again (obviously), but it is also incredibly expensive. I have never had an allergic reaction to any medication before so this was very unexpected."	1	November 30, 2011	36	62
202,460	Lithium	bipolar disorde	"Ive read many times how Lithium has effected people with its side effects. Me, also. My specialist change me to QUILONUM SR. It is a slow release Lithium and 100 times better. No upset stomach, no thirst cravings. Still same rules, eg don't be in the sun, don't over do any exercise or perspiring. Its still Lithium salts, same precautions. But I am back onto a normal Lithium as my dose changed, and the SR can't be cut in half. The standard Lithium is playing around with my stomach, yes, I'm thirster BUT I eat more. I eat sweet things on it. I'm on both SR and Standard."	9	April 12, 2015	21	108
28,441	Lexapro	anxiety	"I was on Lexapro 10mg and Abilify 10 mg for about 5 months, and overall it helped with my anxiety. I didn't feel as stressed at work and school, but it kind of made me a zombie. I haven't cried in 5 months, and I hardly feel any emotions. Which I guess is good for people suffering from depression. It completely killed my sex drive so I went to my doctor the other day and switched prescriptions. Currently withdrawing from this medication and it sucks. Getting light-headed and dizzy and vomited a lot the other day."	7	August 8, 2013	34	96
8,188	Zolpidem	insomnia	"I was prescribed 5mg ambien after 3 months of not getting more than 2-3 hours of sleep in each 24 hour period. I had tried benadryl, hydroxyzine, and Valium previously, all of which kept me wide awake. I took the 5mg right before bed, as instructed, and laid there awake all night. The next night I decided to try 1 1/2 (7.5 mg) as I keep reading horror stories about 10mg. I took it, waited about 10 minutes, then went to bed. It took me over an hour to fall asleep, but once I did, I'm thrilled to say I slept all night! Unfortunately even after a full night of sleep it was very hard to wake up. I'd wake up then doze back off. That happened several times for about an hour. Once I was able to wake up enough to get up, I was fine"	5	February 22, 2017	16	147
8,852	Viagra	erectile dysfunction	"I started with 100,then cut them in half,last night tried half of the 50. Found that 25 mg worked even better. I am in my 70's and the milder dose gave little flushing and no headache . Much cheaper when you get 4 for 1."	10	November 13, 2016	45	45
124,241	Skyla	birth control	"So I just had my skyla inserted. I really don't know why people say it's the worst pain of your life, my doctor prescribed medication to soften the cervix and I took 800mg about an hour before my appointment. My doctor also applied topical anesthetic and while I was mentally preparing myself for the pain he told me we were done. I couldn't help but laugh at myself for being so nervous. Ladies just ask your doctor to take these measures to make you comfortable and you'll be fine"	10	February 3, 2016	6	89
94,528	Abilify	schizoaffective disorde	"I am very happy with Abilify. I have been on it with Lexapro and klonopin and I am feeling much better than I was. I can make firm decisions. As a matter of fact I bought my first home at 58. I take care of my own finances and for the most part I am very pleased with my adulthood. I am a wonderful grandma and my babies love me. It is awesome to be me. I feel free and "human ". I am blessed!!!!"	10	February 8, 2017	20	85
116,059	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"I've been taking Belviq for 33 days and am quitting it today. During this period with proper diet and exercise I lost 4 pounds. The side effects have increased rather than decreasing. I'm extremely tired, weak and dizzy at times. My blood pressure is normally low but it is lower now. Given the 1500 calorie eating program I'm following and regular exercise I'm more concerned about the side effects as they're decreasing the quality of my life. I can do better than this on my own without the added risks of side effects."	1	August 2, 2015	20	93
211,803	Lamotrigine	anxiety	"I don't think this is working for me...was or in therapy and this was bumped up to 100mg...I still feel anxious, I still worry a lot, I still have bad mood swings...Everyone and I do mean everyone annoys me...I feel bad for being mean all of the time...the only plus is I try to resolve issues by talking it out rather than cutting everyone off."	1	November 1, 2016	9	65
92,156	Lyrica	ibromyalgia	"I am an RN and had been hesitant trying any medicines for fibromyalgia. I take Pristiq for maintenance depression medicine and I have to say that after only 3 weeks I have had a 8/10 improvement in trigger point pain, no headaches at all. I do have to say that I will probably come off it though because I have probably gained 5-8 lbs and had a lot of edema of hands and feet."	8	June 17, 2011	18	74
41,834	Clonidine	high blood pressure	"This is a very effective medication but with extreme side effects. It is very short-lived and requires dividing the prescribed dosage into 3 times a day to avoid blood pressure spikes. It leaves you feeling "high" and sedated. Absolutely do not discontinue it abruptly. Stopping it abruptly causes your blood pressure to rebound even higher than it was before for several days. A better choice in this class is Guanfacine, which for me is even more effective and does not have the radical side effects."	7	August 31, 2013	87	85
174,109	Valium	anxiety	"All of my life I've had varying levels of social anxiety & agoraphobia, usually without any logical cause. Even riding in cars made me unduly nervous. I had a rough, fear-filled childhood and that seemed to set me up for chronic nervousness. But there's no room for that in adult life. Valium eliminates the unnecessary anxiety & also helps with muscle spasms from my fibromyalgia. I don't get fatigue from this during the day. I do find that taking one before bed helps me relax my 100-miles-per-hour brain (stupid racing thoughts & worries) plus my muscles don't get all kinked up in knots while I'm sleeping. I've never needed to increase my dose on it even after several years, since it works as well as the day I started it, personally."	10	August 20, 2013	278	131
126,178	Viibryd	depression	"Great medicine, anxiety is basically gone. No panic attacks for over six months. The diarrhea is only for a couple of weeks then its gone. Be weary though, once you are on a regular dosage, be SURE to take your pill at the EXACT same time you do every day!!! I prefer to take mine an hour or two before I go to bed. If you do not or are a day or two without it be ready for the most horrific, disturbing, vivd, real, terrifying nightmares you will ever have!!! Seriously, I've literally felt like there is someone in the room and that they were physically touching me. I cannot explain to you how real these dreams are. Besides that this medication is perfect. Just take it on time and have your refills ready and you have nothing to worry about."	9	May 23, 2012	59	142
38,295	Chlorhexidine	periodontitis	"Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% oral rinse should also be dispensed in half pint bottles as a pint bottle is way too much for patients to use after many dental surgeries. After having dental surgery above an implant of tooth #30 due to an infection & deep pockets, I was instructed to apply 1/2 once twice a day for two weeks to the surgical site with dental sponges provided by my dentist. Following the directions I used 14 ounces out of 32 ounces leaving 28 ounces that I cannot use. Dispensing more than a half pint was: ~ wasteful, ~ costs twice as what is needed, ~ & using or disposing of what is left Is harmful to myself & our environment Dispensing 2x of what is needed is irresponsible & adds to our countries ever rising medical costs"	7	June 25, 2017	6	137
116,316	Adalimumab	ankylosing spondylitis	"I was offered Humira by a specialist in rheumatoid arthritis. I was iffy about taking this treatment, I have several discs that are damaged from 15 years of being a Union Flooring Installer, and I was seeking a more permanent solution for the pain, little did I know what kind of ride I was in for. The RA Dr. was very eager to put me on Humira, after seeing him just twice. After injected, I experienced a wide array of side effects; flu like pain in lower back (never goes away) caused my C2 pain medicine to have 0 affect (240mg Oxycontin), my entire body felt blotted, my taste-buds were messed up, I was not aware of my surroundings at times, insomnia, stomach aches, and gas! Feeling cold often."	2	February 2, 2015	26	129
134,688	Ketorolac	pain	"Had full kidney stone blockage in ureter. The pain was so severe that neither Morphine or Dilaudid could handle it. When they added Toradol to the Dilaudid it knocked the pain out almost completely. I was told it only works in about 50% of the population. I was very glad that I'm in that 50%."	9	April 15, 2009	26	55
160,620	Buspirone	anxiety	"This panic attacks all hit me in August, it was December before they figured out it was anxiety because I had other medical stuff, wrong sickness. They started me out on Zoloft I was allergic then some other meds that had bad side effects finally my doctors try me out on Buspar. Finally after weeks getting the right dosage I have been awesome and healthy for over a month. This pill has given my life back, I was so bad I couldn't go in stores. Now I go every day and shop. This pill is awesome, it takes over a month to get build up or did for me. It was worth the wait, I feel so good I stopped it for 4 days I had panic attack then went back on and I plan on taking this."	10	March 11, 2014	201	138
176,318	Lorazepam	nausea/vomiting	"It was interesting reading through the other opinions. My experience with Ativan has not been great, I have severe headaches every time I have tried taking it. In addition to having cancer I also have PTSD and chronic pain syndrome, so I have to take Cymbalta, hydrocodone and hydromorphone for breakthrough pain. I recently added Xanax and it helps with anxiety, BUT I loose giant periods of memory. I am a wife and mom of two teenagers and I can't stand thinking about all of the memories I am loosing every day. Does anyone have a better suggestion for replacing both the Ativan AND Xanax?????"	6	January 22, 2016	5	105
128,392	Phentermine	weight loss	"I began taking this pill every morning starting in June of 2015. In order to keep going on the pill, the doctor said I had to be losing weight every month or I would be taken off (partly because I'm only 19). I began losing 10lbs a month by taking the pill and working out about 3 times a week with my aunt. That was during the summer and I knew I would be leaving my aunt for my next year of college and I was worried about self-discipline. I should also mention that my diet during the summer improved tremendously. Before the beginning of my health kick in June, I ate fast food on a daily basis, STARCH WAS MY BEST FRIEND. I started focusing more on meat than bread when I began being more healthy. I barely ate fast food"	9	October 27, 2015	15	142
219,073	Subutex	opiate dependence	"The first time I took this it threw me into massive withdrawal which was unbearable for about 24 hours because I still had opiates in my system. So I never went near it again for years. Now, I am taking 8mg a day for the last 6 months. I will always put this medicine on a pedestal because if you want to change your lifestyle and be drug free this will definitely help you achieve your goal. SUBUTEX - I cannot sing its praises enough and that's coming from someone who would not even consider it at one stage."	10	June 26, 2010	34	99
39,555	Contrave	weight loss	"I took 2 pills twice daily and after 10 days my urine flow was lessened.will try lesser dose.I think I% gave me an appetite but just small amts was ok. Just concerned abt the urine flow."	2	June 14, 2016	0	36
229,803	Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan	high blood pressure	"I'm currently on Benicar 20 mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg. I started with the fluid pill first and I noticed weight loss but with headaches. I went back for a follow up and my blood pressure was even higher so my doctor put me on Benicar to take with the fluid pill. I noticed weight gain and pains in my sides. The good news is my blood pressure finally came down. The side effects have seemed to subside since I've spaced the time in between the medication."	9	May 12, 2014	5	86
105,486	Triamcinolone	dermatitis	"The traimcinolone cream works absolutely great on Poison Ivy. Instead of taking a regimen of Prednisone, I rubbed this cream on the affected spots, and it was totally gone in 2 days!"	10	November 30, 2011	52	32
138,341	Tamoxifen	breast cance	"Was for 5 yrs, increased to 10yrs, I'm in year 7. Had 3 lumpectomies within 3 month span, had chemo, radiation, plus 1 year of Herceptin for Ductal carcinoma in situ T2 HER2+ I am alive and plan on staying that way. After much research and talking to doctors, the conclusion is that Chemo and Tamoxifen seem to have precipitated other chronic illnesses, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, OsteoArthirtis, Osteopenia, Clinical depression, Gastroenteritis, worsened IBS and PTSD. My legs, lower back & fingers are usually swollen and usually in pain. I wanted off the Tamoxifen, due to the weakness in my legs & Fatigue. No other was as effective in inhibiting estrogen. I still lose my hair, gained 130lbs, I'm in a wheelchair. I'm alive. 3 yrs to go"	7	September 15, 2015	33	127
33,732	Junel Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I've been taking Junel FE for about four months. At first I thought it was amazing . I had always suffered from acne since I was a middle schooler and it made all my acne go away (except for when I was about to get my period). Until the crazy came. If I ever missed the pill even by a few hours I would break out like crazy the next day. It also gave me crazy water weight that I could never get rid of right around my belly. It also put me in terrible moods all the time and every month was worse than the one before. Its nearly ruining my relationship from all the arguments (which isn't normal for us) , I immediately stopped when me and my doctor came to the conclusion that it was the pills and prescribed me a different set. Stay away !!!"	1	October 16, 2017	1	149
62,348	Citalopram	panic disorde	"25 years of Panic, Agoraphobia, Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, OCD. Have tried Zoloft, Luvox, Lexapro and Anafranil. Citalopram has unsurpassed efficacy for the aforementioned conditions. Quite simply the best SSRI. Panic literally disappeared, anxiety decimated, depression lifted. Also getting relief from OCD symptoms. Zero side effects. Titrated off Wellbutrin which exacerbated my anxiety. Highly Recommend, outstanding medication."	10	March 26, 2012	105	56
56,614	Humira	reiter's syndrome	"I was diagnosed with reactive arthritis April 2005 (bacterial arthritis) following salmonella food poisoning. Since reactive arthritis is not a well-known disease there were no drugs for me to take with the exception of massive doses of prednisone. However in January of 2008 my doctor started me on a trial of Humira. It is now 7 months later and I am a different person. The injections are really painful so my pharmacist takes it out of the fridge 45 minutes before and it is virtually pain free."	8	August 3, 2008	10	87
52,393	Pantoprazole	gerd	"Pantoprazole helped with the acid reflux. My problem started four years into taking it. For months I experienced flu like symptoms, such as muscle and joint aches, diarrhea, weakness and extreme fatigue. After MANY tests were done, I was told that I was vitamin D deficient. I know that any meds that control stomach acid also block the absorption of vitamins and things your body needs. I stopped taking Pantoprazole and was put on prescription vitamin D. After just one week, I felt like a new person. I cut out foods that bother my stomach and cut my portions in half. I may have to chew a Tums once in a while, but I feel great. So watch how long your doctor has you on this drug. It took four years to have the side effects that I had."	7	March 7, 2014	73	139
219,436	Dexmethylphenidate	adhd	"It is essentially the only medicine that has been prescribed for me for ADD, so I cannot compare it to others. However, I feel it is very effective. I have found greater success varying the strength over time rather than staying with a single dosage level."	8	January 26, 2011	23	46
72,631	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I was worried about going on birth control, but I have been on this for half a year now. I have had NO side effects (weight gain, mood swings, breakouts) and didn't feel different at all! I have a little spotting about once a month. Definitely happy with this pill!"	10	September 23, 2015	6	50
8,940	Viagra	erectile dysfunction	"Suffer from erectile dysfunction due to coronary artery disease and take a beta blocker. Finally asked my doctor about pills and he gave me a sample pack 50mg of Viagra. Doc said I was a definite candidate for Viagra. I first tried the 50mg with success. About 10 days later I cut one in half for a 25mg. The 25mg was more than enough. Very minimal side effect only for a few minutes when first taken. No real problems. Have not had erections like this in many years. A great pill for all guys with erection trouble."	10	October 14, 2014	183	97
140,320	Asenapine	bipolar disorde	"Was taking 5mg Saphris at night, 5mg in morning. Was sleepy and slightly depressed during the day. Now taking 10 mg at night. Works better, helps with sleep which has improved a bit. I wonder how long it takes to build up in system. Added Vyvanse in morning which helps slow my mind down greatly. Seems to work better in tandem."	7	September 12, 2011	14	61
225,715	Bupropion	depression	"I haven't been on this medication for long (3 1/2 weeks) but I can already tell a significant difference, I mean it's really noticeable. I have been depressed for about 5 years. During my college years it got really bad up to a point I started seeking help. First it was the college counselor, then a private counselor, then finally a psychiatrist. I was struggling in school, failing a bunch of classes because I had a terrible time focusing and remembering things. I was sleeping 10 hours a day, something I thought was impossible for a college student and still somehow managed to nap in the afternoons. Since I got on Wellbutrin I have a huge increase in energy, sleep 7-8 hours a day, don't feel the need to nap. I go out, even started jogging."	9	May 18, 2012	93	136
91,121	Botox	overactive bladde	"I just recently had my 4th Botox injection. For the first time, other than needing to use catheters due to retention (just 1 1/2 wks now), I feel normal. Every 4 hrs, and my bladder is actually full!! Over the next couple of weeks that will get better, but I still might have to cath. (knowledge from past experience) after intercourse and 1st thing in the AM. I'm okay with that. Forgot what that was like since my hyst 10 yrs. ago. For those who are frustrated after two weeks: Patience...give it time. It takes a few times for things to begin to be better, and each Botox brings better relief. The pain during the injections, although quite powerful, are well worth the results!! At least for me."	10	January 25, 2017	34	128
89,086	Celexa	anxiety and stress	"I take the genetic version, Citlopram, 20 mgs once a day and I FINALLY have relief from really bad anxiety and panic attacks! I used Buspar before I started Celexa and I hated it. I wasn't suffering from depression so I didn't understand why my doctor wanted to push an anti depressant on me when there are other things out there for anxiety. She put me on the Buspar and it made me feel awful and just crazy. I gave in and started the Celexa and sure enough my doc was right; it's worked wonders! I sleep better, hardly any anxiety at all, NO panic attacks and I feel myself always smiling and having such a great outlook on life. I just feel... Normal and happy. :)"	9	December 9, 2017	0	127
129,713	Levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I had mirena inserted on May 27th.... Terrible pain but only for a minute. My doc was quick and talked me through the procedure. Since the 27th, I have bled constantly. It is terrible ... I have an extremely heightened sex drive but the bleeding is getting in the way. My husband wants it out he said I was better off without it. I have been very moody and tired. Also notice a weird odor but no infection is present. Ugh."	3	June 10, 2015	20	81
143,712	Etonogestrel	birth control	"For the first 3-4 months, things were going great. Insertion was painful but you get over that quick enough. Then I developed horrible cystic acne and didn't put 2 and 2 together right away. Even as a teen, I had no acne; now my skin is disgusting. More recently, I've experienced severe cramping for multiple days in a row. I called right away to schedule removal after a total of about 11 months. I'd rather go back to the pill until my husband can get his vasectomy."	10	November 16, 2016	0	87
77,816	Moxifloxacin	bronchitis	"I took this medicine while at work ( Police/Fire Dept) because of bronchitis, I started out with a red rash that went up my arms, then started to itch, terrible stomach pains , passed out and was placed in an ambulance. Once awake and being prepped with IV I watched my body walk out of my body out the ambulance door, my body was literally shutting down and I was dying on the way to the hospital, The drs. at the hospital told me that if I would have been by myself I would have surely died. . This was a horrible experience and since then my body has shut down to all medications and if I am prescribed any kind of medications I have to sit in the drs. office waiting for another reaction. I had surgery 2015 and had a team standby."	1	July 13, 2016	7	144
152,086	Chantix	smoking cessation	"Like others I had no intentions of really quitting until I started taking Chantix. I wasn't going to even set a quit date. By day 9, I smoked one that afternoon (mostly because I truly missed it) and it tasted great but made me nauseated. So day 10 I was done! I am still smoke free on day 19... they still smell good and I think about it from time to time but its not bad enough to make me go buy a pack or bum one. I DID have to half the 1mg because of nausea. The only "side effect" I would say was bad enough to make me quit taking this is the mood swings. Other than that, its AWESOME!!!"	9	October 6, 2009	7	122
103,688	Dexedrine	adhd	"Treatment for ADHD save my life. Don't believe all the hype and the stigma around this diagnosis and treatment. It is a real condition there is real treatment and it makes a real and profound difference to the lives of people with this debilitating condition. So don't be afraid to seek help if you think you might have ADHD it is not just childhood illness in in my opinion it generally consists persists in some form for the duration of your life just like any other disease"	10	November 15, 2015	36	87
60,359	NuvaRing	birth control	"I was put on the Nuvaring after not having a period for 8 months (which I have equated to marathon training). My period began as soon as my first 3 weeks were over. I thought everything was great, but it is now 9 months later and my emotions have been out of control. I cry and just in general freak out over NOTHING! I have definitely gone up an entire cup size, but my breasts are ALWAYS sore/tender. I am a non-smoking 30 year old and my blood pressure has been elevating. Finally, lately at the gym I have been having difficulty breathing. I am going in to my doctor to discuss all these concerns before I put another one in."	3	January 14, 2011	0	121
189,886	Jardiance	diabetes, type 2	"I have only been on Jardiance (10 mg) for 1 1/2 months but have watched by blood glucose levels slowly drop - have not yet had another A1c. I normally drink a lot of water but have noticed a definite increase in frequency of urination as well as urgency. This I can live with as I have "failed" 4 other diabetic medications. Have not noticed much weight loss but I am only about 10lbs overweight anyway. Keeping fingers crossed with this medication. I am not taking any other diabetic medication and was able to control with diet and exercise for a number of years. But this is a progressive disease. No other side effects noted."	8	August 9, 2015	47	115
194,433	Crestor	high cholesterol	"I have been taking Crestor now for 1 year. I have been experiencing right leg/hip discomfort. It bothers me most at night when I turn in bed. I have lost over 20 lbs (dieting) and my liver enzymes are slightly elevated. I think I may need to cut it back to 5 mgs."	6	August 4, 2011	56	53
183,803	Cymbalta	ibromyalgia	"Overall I am very happy with this medication. I have had little side effects. I still prefer Lyrica as a better pain relief medication but had to stop due to fluid retention of 6kg in 3 months."	9	May 16, 2009	24	37
218,655	Colesevelam	diarrhea, chronic	"After 41 years of horrible pain, diarrhea and incontinency, I met a GI Dr. Who Ordered Welchol. I thought he was nuts. Within 4 days I was normal. I would willing mortgage my house to pay for this medicine. Max dose 6/day. I now have a Life. It's so nice not to be told I was nuts, nervous, anxious, need a shrink and all the other crap I listened to for 41 years. I have been fine for almost 6 years with only 2 one day relapses. My gallbladder is fine. I am one happy camper. True story folks."	10	October 22, 2014	113	99
167,679	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I'm a 21 year old college student and I recently had my Mirena inserted for the first time. I was terrified from all the reviews I read beforehand, so I felt the need to share my experience. I took 800mg of ibuprofen an hour before I saw my gynocologist, nonetheless the insertion process was like getting a pap smear only much much worse since I've never had my cervix dialated before. Don't let this hinder you from getting it, it only lasted me 1-2 minutes and being worry-free for the next five years is 100% worth the shortlived pain. Had it inserted Friday and by Sunday I was good as new. No pain, no spotting! And it's been this way for the last month :)"	10	December 15, 2015	18	125
45,382	Fluoxetine	bulimia	"Prozac saved my life!!! I struggled with bulimia for years and now I can finally say I rarely even think of binging n purging! It is the ultimate freedom....I can honestly say if it wasn't for this medication I would have died. I have so much faith in this medication!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"	8	June 13, 2015	44	50
149,190	Mirena	birth control	"Aged 54 with no kids and premenopausal. Had my period for over a month with heavy bleeding and cramping. Went to ob/gym for consult on possible uterine ablation and she suggested Mirena 1st to stop the bleeding. I have a retroverted uterus and because this wasn't a scheduled procedure I was not told to take any pain meds beforehand. It was the most excrutiating pain ever, however, I also had cervical biopsies done just prior to insertion. Not sure which hurt more but I layed on the table for a good 15 minutes after in tears. So far it's been 2 weeks, heavy flow has slowed to constant spotting and bloated like a blowfish !! So hoping that things get better so I don't have to do ablation vs hysterectomy. horrible panic attacks :-("	2	June 23, 2015	6	134
55,201	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I am on month two of this medication. I am down 4 pounds from when I started. I do not feel a big change towards my desire to eat at all. I also have not seen a major change in my cravings. I do have constipation and dry mouth. My constipation was VERY bad for one week during last month. I literally did not go for FIVE days and I was eating flax, taking pills, etc. It was rough. My mood is good and I also have times where I feel very sleepy. I am on 1500 calories a day and exercising for one hour 2-3 times a week. I still have issues staying under 1500 calories. I am on 4 pills each day and wish that I felt more of the benefits that many of you describe. I am also hoping month two proves better off for me."	3	February 1, 2016	6	149
71,451	Levora	birth control	"I've been using Levora for almost 7 months now and in the sense of no pregnancy- I'm happy. However, my appetite has increased DRAMATICALLY. Before the pill, I used to be 125 pounds, now, seven months in, I've gained about 20 pounds that I can't for the life of me, get rid of. My sex drive is normal, my periods are so much lighter/shorter, but my mood swings are terrible. I cry over the stupidest things like not being able to find my remote. Other than those side effects, it's a good pill."	5	February 20, 2012	4	93
186,207	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"After being depressed for a long time, I decided to approach my Doctor after therapy alone was not working. I was suffering severe mood swings, crying every day, anxiety attacks and so on. I am now on day 6 of 50mg of Pristiq and its amazing. Feel calm, in control, have not cried once and feel really good. Side effects have been nausea, insomnia (hope this will settle down) and decreased appetite. I was putting my family through hell and it feels like I have finally turned a corner."	10	July 31, 2013	107	89
101,886	Terbinafine	onychomycosis, toenail	"Everyone's toenails grow at different rates. To say that they grow slowly and that evidence of the treatment taking a year to notice is simply NOT TRUE. I have taken generic Lamasil for 3 weeks now and the thickness under the nail bed in all 5 of my toes is almost completely gone AND you can see where new, healthy nail is growing in. I am fully committed to the treatment course, so just because things look better so quickly does not mean the fungus is completely gone. I just wanted to give hope to someone out there who may be discouraged by some of these testimonies. Everyone's case is different but there is still the possibility your body will respond well and rather quickly to the oral treatment!"	9	December 8, 2016	95	129
211,971	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"Amazing, if I feel down my doctor increases the dosage if I feel good he decreased the dosage. Now he is trying to minimize it because he doesn't like my body to get use to take meds. I'm taking 50mg/day. I recommend to increase and decrease the dosage at a slow pace."	10	November 7, 2015	8	52
227,674	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have had Implanon for almost 3 years now. It is almost time to either take it out or get a new one. I have loved it. I did start out with a little weight gain and some spotting that wasnt quite light but not a period either. It was mostly just annoying but after about 2 months it stopped. Havent had a period since and I love being able to say that when I go to the doctor. Living worry free from pregnancy and periods has been great and I am definitely thinking about committing to another 3 years. I recommend to any women that has problems taking the pill or the patch, I didnt like either I am sometimes forgetful and my schedule changes so it was hard to take the pill at the same time everyday."	10	March 13, 2012	0	139
74,332	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I started Loestrin 24 about 5 months ago and I LOVE it! My boyfriend and I regularly have unprotected sex and it has done it's job so far. The first month of taking Loestrin, I admit, was hell. I was not myself at all. However, I haven't gained any weight and my periods are super light and last only about 2-3 days. After the first month, I was right back to normal. If a birth control pill or patch or whatever doesn't feel great the first month, my suggestion is to stick it out until at least the third month because your body will eventually adjust. Also, because Loestrin is such a low dose of hormones, you MUST take it around the same time everyday. If not, you will bleed a bit within like 8 hours of a missed pill and it's annoying."	9	July 26, 2010	39	143
35,351	Levofloxacin	bladder infection	"If you don't drink enough water, you'll probably get a major headache. I have also experienced nausea and dizziness, again probably due to not enough water. It did clear up my infection though."	7	September 17, 2009	14	33
19,743	Pregabalin	ibromyalgia	"I've used Lyrica for a while now and it seems that my body is getting so used to the drug that it's not working like it first did. I take 75mg in the morning and 75mg at bedtime. I either need to increase my dose or find something else that will work. It's hard to function during my days because of the pain."	5	May 30, 2010	16	63
128,386	Phentermine	weight loss	"I started taking adipex on 10/27/15 and today, 10/29/15 I am 4 lbs down! I haven't had any symptoms except for a headache. I am more alert and energized! I would recommend this to anyone!"	10	October 29, 2015	30	35
148,054	Norethindrone	birth control	"I have only been on Jolivette for a month after my daughter was born. First of all she is 2 months old and in that entire time I have been on a period except for 3 days of very light spotting. I feel like I'm going to bleed forever. It's not heavy it just doesn't stop. It also made my milk supply low which has me supplementing with formula and I have never had acne this bad in my life. My entire face is covered! I am stopping use of this pill immediately. I would rather use condoms than deal with this nonsense. I'm having to use them anyway since you have to take the pill the same time everyday and I always forget. If I wanna get back on the pill I'll take a normal one in 4-6 months when I'm done breast feeding."	2	October 25, 2015	6	145
159,711	Bactrim	urinary tract infection	"Severe UTI, lasting a month with one course of antibiotics that did nothing. Was in so much pain, never knew your bladder could pulse! People who have never had it, can't understand that a car journey is your worst nightmare! Now on day five of sulfatrim and symptoms were clear by two days. All I notice is my guts are a mess, slight sickness and a wave of tiredness after taking the tablet. Compared to the misery of a UTI, small side effects are bearable!"	7	May 29, 2017	14	85
146,736	Alprazolam	panic disorde	"Life saver for me. BUT only because I take it when I truly need it. I suffer from day to day anxiety but I do not take it for that. I try to get rid of anxiety other natural ways. But I do suffer from severe panic attacks, especially night time. So I only take it when I am having an attack. I am on the lowest dose possible ( .25 ) and I can get away with taking even just half of that sometimes. It takes the edge off very fast and I feel so much better shortly after. Take it on average 1-2 times a month, sometime less, rarely more. Extremely addictive med so I urge you to stay away from it for daily use or if you have an addictive personality."	8	October 12, 2017	6	134
23,851	Saphris	bipolar disorde	"Took this drug because my antidepressant was causing horrible mood swings. It works well and quickly, and side effects are not awful. Only problem was I would have really intense episodes of heavy breathing/heartbeat, with twitching and then I would barely be able to move for a while. Hopefully as I get used to it, this should go away. But great medication, really helped my mood and mental clarity!"	7	December 11, 2014	14	69
24,393	Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes	bowel preparation	"I have taken this at least 5-6 times for the last 10 years. I have had major problems with it since the first time. Causing me MAJOR FATIGUE. The last time I took it was 3 year's ago and I had very severe cramps and not having enough time to get to the bathroom. I went to the hospital and the doctor said it didn't work good enough so he had me go home and do a second round. I went back the next day and did the process with no energy. I had to do it last night and it was even worse than the other times. I was gagging it down and up all night with severe cramps. I tried the second dose in the morning and I just about started throwing up so I called the office and they said to stop. Once the doctor was done he said it didn't evacuate enough"	2	June 29, 2017	0	156
22,562	Pylera	helicobacter pylori infection	"Started taking this and made me feel sick to my stomach as well as feel not with it very tired and had headaches. The worst part is the last pill before bed time I had to set an alarm and eat crackers then take pill. Then in the morning I didnt want to get up and felt very worn. I still have 4 more days and hope I make it. Will have to recheck with my results on how I did. Oh and also the cost of therse even with insurance was $250.00 all i can say is they better work."	6	September 21, 2016	5	101
138,658	Phentermine	weight loss	"This medicine is great. I started taking phentermine 8/28/11 weighing 298. As of today I am 287. I can not believe it is working so well. Great for wanting to control your appetite and watching what you eat. I have to make myself eat now. BUT DO NOT SKIP MEALS, that will slow down your metabolism. Breakfast is a must even if it's just a piece of fruit. Overall great product. Can't wait to see what I look like in a month!"	8	September 3, 2011	7	82
81,314	Yaz	acne	"I have been using yaz for about 2 months now and it as made my acne so much worse. I never have cystic acne in my life and now I'm getting it all over my cheeks where I never use to have acne. My acne was mild before but now looks severe from all the red marks of healing old hyper pigmentation. I'm 15 and obessed with my skin, and can't look people in the eyes and go out. I'm so fed up and I'm going on accutane in 3 days. yaz may work for some people but I'm telling you it throws your hormones to wack no matter what in the first month. Only difference I have seen on yaz is my whiteheads are smaller but skin is a lot worse over all. wishing you best of luck for finding something that works for you!"	3	June 2, 2015	8	146
19,474	Pregabalin	ibromyalgia	"I have just started started on Lyrica 75 mg. Taking it once in the night. It seems to be working. My pain is down a bit and am able to do a lot more work than before. Also don't get as tired as before. Just got back from visiting turkey and the week I spent there was hectic. Lots and lots of walking. Don't think I would have been able to do it without this medication. I have fibromyalgia since the last 2 and half years and had shyed away from this medication because of the side effects. However I was in so much pain a month ago that I finally decided to give it a try. I don't regret it and am hoping that the effect of the medicine will last. And I'll have a normal life again. "	6	June 1, 2014	128	140
25,444	Finasteride	androgenetic alopecia	"I have taken finasteride for 20 months, and rogaine 9 months (last 9 months). I lost hair initially during the shedding phase which i never got back. Now I have not lost anymore hair but I did not experience any regrowth. No effect on erection. On another note, I reduced my alcohol intake by 80% (now have 3-5 drinks per week in total) and have increased libido."	5	March 21, 2016	11	67
87,729	Naproxen	pain	"I took 2 Aleve after spending a sleepless night with terrible shoulder pain. It starting working within 30 minutes. Within 1 hour, I could rotate my arm in all directions. Pain relief lasted a good 24 to 28 hours before the pain came back. This is a wonderful product!"	10	August 27, 2009	44	49
122,802	Linaclotide	constipation, chronic	"Just started last week. So far I love it. I have been going for colonics every 10 days just to empty because I could no longer do it myself. My doctor even suggested removing my large intestine due to nerve damage and lack of motility. I am so glad I tried this drug first. I take it at bedtime and I do get up a few hours later and have watery stools but I will take that over getting up all night and pushing myself inside out with no results. A lot of people writing about how it interferes with their mornings so maybe they should take it at a different time and that may help. I never knew that so many people had the same exact problems with constipation like me. Thank you to everybody who took time to post. I don't feel so alone now."	10	September 23, 2014	147	147
194,121	Stribild	hiv infection	"Found out in April of 2013 I had AIDS was hospitalized with PCP. Started out with a CD4 count of 42 viral load of 825,000 then dropped to 179,000 being on antibiotics then just before starting Stribild my CD4 was 94 and a viral load of over 2,2 million. Was on the meds for just one month and my CD4 count is at 494 and a viral load of 1896. I'm so pleased with Stribild no real bad side effects."	10	July 29, 2013	20	80
37,170	Vyvanse	binge eating disorde	"I am using Vyance to help me lose weight.I have been on it for about 3 week. Positive: loss of appetite, doesn't make you feel jittery or nervous, more focused, increase energy.weight loss about 5# but it is the holidays. Neg: back acne (never had acne before starting) you have to make your self eat and drink, headaches at the end of the day, dry mouth, if you take to late in the day you won't be able to sleep."	5	December 29, 2016	24	80
116,338	Adalimumab	psoriasis	"Not really sure how to rate this. I have plaque psoriasis. My doctor prescribed me the Humira. After my first 2 starter doses I started to notice some hair loss. Then I took my first single dose. Noticed even more hair loss. When I washed my hair it was coming out in clumps. Drain was full of hair. So, I stopped the humira and had to switch to another medication. Not sure if this medication would have worked or not. Wasn't able to use it long enough."	1	October 11, 2016	11	87
190,236	Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I got on this birth control to regulate my period and get rid of acne. The only good thing about this was that my period started on the same day each month and it was shorter. The negative effects I had were bad acne, cramps worsened, period was really heavy, and heavy spotting the first 2 months. I figured I needed to wait at least 3 months for any good effects, but the negatives weighed out the positive and I'm now off of this medicine. I didn't gain any weight luckily. In fact, I lost some weight, but that could be a coincidence. The breakouts were the worst part about this birth control, though and that is why I'm not taking it anymore."	2	February 10, 2016	1	123
88,933	Lactulose	constipation, chronic	"I have had chronic constipation most of my life and never thought too much about it just accepted it. I've been on pain meds for close to 6 yrs and they are definitely making it worse that I'm having pain which concerned me so I had a CT scan to make sure the pain wasn't coming from something serious, so the Dr felt the constipation was the cause. I'm on day 1 of this stuff and I was prescribed 30 mil 3x day. I waited for a day I could be home in case it got bad. I had my first bowel movement about 1 hr. after dose and 3 total since the 1st dose. (took 3 hrs ago) I think I'm gonna stick with 1 a day for now and if it slows down then add the second dose and work my way up if nessasary. It taste like honey but thinner consistency."	10	March 12, 2016	42	154
174,012	Valium	temporomandibular joint disorde	"took valium for 8 plus years following severe losses and anxiety/ptsd. 4 yrs ago dental procedures caused extreme face pain, called symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia-shooting nerve pain all the time, and sprained face. so I dont eat cuz it hurts during and after, no life. Psych md says learn "mindfulness" not meds. but no drug but valium has virtually stopped pain. problem: trigeminal neuralgia symptoms are horrendous-not muscle skeletal. specialist oral maxillofacial had given klonopin.stiil pain. only valium worked wonders but when wears off, huge pain returns. what is maximum dosage for special cases? i want my life back."	10	August 28, 2016	4	99
199,210	Depo-Provera	abnormal uterine bleeding	"Im 19 and have been having heavy and painful periods since forever! I got my depo shot last month and I spotted yesterday at school. I was with my boyfriend but glad i took a good shower that he didn't notice...i hope!!! But same thing happened today morning too!! All that's happening is my head is hurting alittle but it started of brownish to a proper red. I really hope its not for long!!!! But in terms of weight gain, i have been eating alotttt more and my mood is a bit harder to control. I wont take the shot anymore, ill go for the pill but I would recommend dealing with the cramps and flow unless the doctor says something"	5	October 21, 2015	2	121
166,365	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I had unprotected sex nov 19 i took take action pill within 6 hours of intercourse. I haven't had any symptoms or nothing I only felt bloated for about 3-4days and I did feel pregnant because of the bloatness but I'm telling ya! I got my period today I'm soooo happy the pill only cost me 39.99 it works I'm 265 so it does work for plus size women people saying their prego probably been pregnant I'm happy with my results!!"	10	November 25, 2016	1	81
187,485	Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack	vaginal yeast infection	"I used this last night, at first there is internal itchiness which is relatively bearable, I read the reviews and basically everyone has the same experience so I went to sleep. BUT I woke up by stomachache in the middle of the night, immediately my whole body is strengthless and started vomiting! Warning: be careful of this medicine, its terrible!!!!!"	1	December 23, 2016	1	60
59,719	NuvaRing	birth control	"So, I have had nuvaring for a one 1/2 months now and so far it's been 100x better than nexplanon (in terms of how my body has reacted). No acne, no mood swings, no weight gain. However, one thing that has happened to me since almost day one is a massive growth in my breasts and they are beyond tender. I can't even gently bump them without there being soreness. At first I was worried I was pregnant, but nope! It's just the birth control. I'm hoping it will stop or go away, I don't have bras that fit me since they've grown 2 cup sizes, and well they hurt too :/ another thing is bloating, my weight is the same, however I never have the normal stomach that I've always had, it's like I've eaten a loaf of bread always. I hope it goes away!"	7	March 23, 2017	4	146
80,078	Benzonatate	cough	"This is the second time I've tried these for that awful cough I get with a common cold. These do nothing to help suppress it. Both times I've been prescribed it, I've ended up going back to the doctors for further help. This medication does nothing to help my cough at all. Wish it did..."	1	January 23, 2017	12	55
36,052	Efinaconazole	onychomycosis, toenail	"I have been using Jublia for the last 7 months. It has worked on my small toe nails but not much improvement on the big toe nail. I am willing to keep using it for the next few months. Hopefully the big toe nail will heal. If not, I will try laser treatment."	4	August 26, 2015	1	53
38,496	Liletta	birth control	"I went on the Liletta July 17th, 17. I was told I needed to be on my period when I got on it and I did. Insertion was absolutely painful and I could barely walk after. I got medication to help open up my cervix and I completely forgot all about taking it but they told me it would be okay anyway. I took 600mg of meds. My doctor also numbed me. I'm 23 and have had one child vaginally. I went to work the next day and the pain was so bad I almost passed out. The rest of the week was completely unbearable. I was kneeling over in pain with horrible cramps. Week 2 was okay occasional cramping here and there. This is week three. I started spotting on the seventh and on the 8th I was still spotting. On the 9th I was full blown bleeding a week early."	5	August 11, 2017	3	152
227,482	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I love my Implanon. The only con would be the periods and their time that they last and not knowing when they are coming. This is my first Implanon and I will definitely get a new one in the following months!"	10	March 3, 2013	6	41
118,430	Fetzima	depression	"Also wanted to add since I ran out of room on my last post that this medication has also caused me to have SEVERE hot flashes, I'm going through menopause but my hot flashes were not as bad until I started taking fetzima, after I went off of it for 3 months my hot flashes almost vanished, not as severe and not so many and now I've been back on fetzima again for 3 months and HELLO HOT FLASHES, this medication is the worst!!!!!!!!"	1	May 30, 2017	9	84
155,057	Metronidazole	diverticulitis	"I was recently prescribed both Metronidazole and Cipro for diverticulitis---this is the second time I've had an issue with diverticulitis since being diagnosed approximately 2 years ago. I have learned a few things this time around that has reduced the negative side effects. I no longer take these medications at the same time---they are spaced an hour or two apart and both are taken with a slice of toast--nothing more. If I take this medication after a meal, it causes problems. This has greatly reduced (eliminated) the stomach pains and nausea that I experienced before. Limit food intake while having a diverticulitis attack for the first couple of days--replace with water. You need to flush out the infection and there will be diarrhea."	10	July 23, 2016	49	123
120,173	Homatropine / hydrocodone	cough	"I was prescribed hydromet for a flu related cough. It did great for taking care of my cough, but the vomiting, itching, headache and light sensitivity that I have as side effects isn't worth it for me."	7	April 9, 2016	3	37
92,134	Lyrica	ibromyalgia	"Lyrica 25mg has been my beginning dose and I have been sleeping well, waking up feeling no pain, have no pain during the day, have a good mood and best of all no side effects! My doctor says that if I am comfortable on this dose I can stay at this amount and I don't have to go up if I don't need to!"	10	November 19, 2010	28	64
184,437	Hydroxyzine	sedation	"I took an allergy shot almost a month ago. The doctor also gave me Hydroxyzine to complete the treatment. My allergy finished, however my depression got worse and it makes me sleep the whole day. I can't function! I don't feel like doing anything. After I take my daughter to school I go back to sleep for 2 to 4 hrs, and in the afternoon I take another 3 to 4 hr. nap. It's hard."	3	June 5, 2013	28	75

180,552

Fluticasone / vilanterol

asthma

"I have been suffering from asthma from the age of about 10. I have been using Symbicort for the last 10 years but have had no proper relief. I have to say this is just a miracle for me and my asthma. I have been on it for about a month and a half and after struggling with my asthma for almost 25 years, I think I've finally reached a point where I almost feel secure with leaving inhalers at home (although I typically don't). I have not had one attack since I've started this medication! It worked for me."

10

May 31, 2017

6

100

204,370

BuSpar

anxiety

"I had depression for years and in that last 8 months that turned into anxiety that gave severe shoulder and abdominal pain , sweaty palms and pounding heart , ruined my career and my social life and affected my decision making . Finally after trying to fight it with out using medication I had to go see a doctor because I couldn't take it anymore , doctor gave me buspirone and recomanded 3x 5mg a day . I started with 1 5mg every 24 hours and I can tell a difference , I am calm and I sleep better . The physical pain is almost gone which I assume was happening due to surge of my stress hormones which are now under control . It has been 3 days of peace and quite and hope it stays this way ."

8

June 17, 2016

108

140

186,340

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"Do not let the bad experiences of others scare you off this medicine. I read the bad side effects and have not had any of them except the heat related one. It has been a good medicine for me."

9

October 1, 2011

18

39

7,660

Xanax

anxiety

"I have been on quite a few antidepressants in addition to Xanax. The antidepressants made my anxiety and panic worse, needing to increase my intake of Xanax when on the antidepressant(s). I was really reluctant to take the Xanax when I was first prescribed the medication. I have been of Pristiq for 8 months now and have lowered my Xanax from 1 mg in the morning, 1mg midday and 2 mg at bed. I am now taking 0.5mg in the morning and 1.5 mg at bed. I am taking vitamins, doing yoga and taking better care of myself. My doctor knows, I am honest. He wanted me to take 2mg every 8 hours but never did. My Mother just died a few weeks ago and have been getting really bad anxiety and still the same dose helps me. Hope this helps."

10

August 20, 2014

123

141

49,989

Gabapentin

bipolar disorde

"I have been on gabapentin 600mg three times a day for a while for my fibromyalgia and it works get for that. My psychiatrist just increased it to 800mg three times a day for my bipolar depression and anxiety and it is really helping with that too. I noticed the first day on 800mg that I felt calmer and happier. I am happy"

10

February 13, 2016

67

63

158,477

Methylphenidate

adhd

"My daughter has ADHD and has tried every medication out there. Most did nothing but once we tried Daytrana Patches that was exactly what she needed. Her grades improved as well as her concentration and her attitude. I am so thankful that we found the patch. She has used Daytrana for the last eight years. Even though she is 22 now, it is still a very important tool to help her focus in her last year of college. Organization, planning, study habits and everything else that goes out the window with ADHD is a new way of life and much more pleasant all the way around. Daytrana helps my daughter reach her potential and stay focused. She does have some redness from the patch but she would forget to take a pill everyday."

9

October 23, 2015

23

133

38,895

Contrave

weight loss

"I tried Contrave for 3 months and hated it. I had nothing but side effects like sweating, headache, and joint pain. I felt horrible on it and only lost 3 lbs. My insurance didn't cover it so that was $270 down the drain not to mention all those blue pills I had to swallow. Yuck. I have since been on Phentermine (1/2 tablet a day in the mornings). It is only $14 a month and it WORKS! Oh Phentermine I've lost 25 lbs in almost 5 months on 1/2 tablet a day and have no side effects (other than weight loss and no snack cravings). If I continue to lose, I have no intention of taking the full dose. I don't recommend Contrave at all."

1

October 16, 2017

7

125

145,052

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I liked the implant because I normally have horrible side effects from birth control pills. I had no changes in mood or side effects except for one. I would not stop bleeding. I fluctuated between heavy and light flow but it never stopped. I had it in for a year... never stopped. If it weren't for this horrible side effect, I would have loved it."

2

November 20, 2015

3

65

222,691

Topamax

migraine prevention

"I've been taking topamax for over 10 years. At first I lost 30 pounds. YIKES ! I stabilized and gained back some weight to a good weight for me. A few times I've had tingling in my fingers that lasted avery short duration. I 've been a chronic migraine sufferer for over 30 years. Started at 20 and I'll be 54 soon. Like many...I 've been to many Dr's and tried too many meds. This was the only thing that worked. Thankfully, for me, the side effects were minimal. Just because you have one bad experience, don't suffer. Find something. Meditation. ..something. You deserve a better life. We wouldn't be on this board if we didn't want to discourage or encourage someone else. Keep trying to live pain free."

10

May 19, 2016

82

129

110,754

Tri-Luma

melasma

"Some people have commented that their skin actually has gotten darker a few days after beginning to apply Tri-Luma. The same happened to me, but I realized that my problem was that after I applied Tri-Luma before bed time, I would read for about one hour with a light directly on my face. The chemicals in the cream were reacting to the light. I stopped the treatment for a few days. When again I started applying Tri-Luma, I immediately turned off the lights and went to sleep. That worked! After two months I now have about 90% clearer skin (I am olive skinned)."

9

April 8, 2017

31

103

231,416

Trazodone

insomnia

"I am on the 50MG and The first night of taking trazadone was great slept straight 8hours. The next day didn't work at all. Was up all night. I believe that it hasn't worked as great as the first time. I took one tab(50mg) and can't sleep.(tonight 2a) Should I go one more tab 100mg? Afraid it could do me harm? I am getting more sleep than before but still not enough. I am 5ft 2in around 150 pounds "

4

September 19, 2016

16

80

200,964

Alcaftadine

conjunctivitis, allergic

"I used them and within 6 hours my eyes swelled almost shut, and cheeks puffed up. 2 weeks later I still have red watery eyes, but thankfully the swelling is finally gone. I will never use this product again (obviously), but it is also incredibly expensive. I have never had an allergic reaction to any medication before so this was very unexpected."

1

November 30, 2011

36

62

202,460

Lithium

bipolar disorde

"Ive read many times how Lithium has effected people with its side effects. Me, also. My specialist change me to QUILONUM SR. It is a slow release Lithium and 100 times better. No upset stomach, no thirst cravings. Still same rules, eg don't be in the sun, don't over do any exercise or perspiring. Its still Lithium salts, same precautions. But I am back onto a normal Lithium as my dose changed, and the SR can't be cut in half. The standard Lithium is playing around with my stomach, yes, I'm thirster BUT I eat more. I eat sweet things on it. I'm on both SR and Standard."

9

April 12, 2015

21

108

28,441

Lexapro

anxiety

"I was on Lexapro 10mg and Abilify 10 mg for about 5 months, and overall it helped with my anxiety. I didn't feel as stressed at work and school, but it kind of made me a zombie. I haven't cried in 5 months, and I hardly feel any emotions. Which I guess is good for people suffering from depression. It completely killed my sex drive so I went to my doctor the other day and switched prescriptions. Currently withdrawing from this medication and it sucks. Getting light-headed and dizzy and vomited a lot the other day."

7

August 8, 2013

34

96

8,188

Zolpidem

insomnia

"I was prescribed 5mg ambien after 3 months of not getting more than 2-3 hours of sleep in each 24 hour period. I had tried benadryl, hydroxyzine, and Valium previously, all of which kept me wide awake. I took the 5mg right before bed, as instructed, and laid there awake all night. The next night I decided to try 1 1/2 (7.5 mg) as I keep reading horror stories about 10mg. I took it, waited about 10 minutes, then went to bed. It took me over an hour to fall asleep, but once I did, I'm thrilled to say I slept all night! Unfortunately even after a full night of sleep it was very hard to wake up. I'd wake up then doze back off. That happened several times for about an hour. Once I was able to wake up enough to get up, I was fine"

5

February 22, 2017

16

147

8,852

Viagra

erectile dysfunction

"I started with 100,then cut them in half,last night tried half of the 50. Found that 25 mg worked even better. I am in my 70's and the milder dose gave little flushing and no headache . Much cheaper when you get 4 for 1."

10

November 13, 2016

45

124,241

Skyla

birth control

"So I just had my skyla inserted. I really don't know why people say it's the worst pain of your life, my doctor prescribed medication to soften the cervix and I took 800mg about an hour before my appointment. My doctor also applied topical anesthetic and while I was mentally preparing myself for the pain he told me we were done. I couldn't help but laugh at myself for being so nervous. Ladies just ask your doctor to take these measures to make you comfortable and you'll be fine"

10

February 3, 2016

6

89

94,528

Abilify

schizoaffective disorde

"I am very happy with Abilify. I have been on it with Lexapro and klonopin and I am feeling much better than I was. I can make firm decisions. As a matter of fact I bought my first home at 58. I take care of my own finances and for the most part I am very pleased with my adulthood. I am a wonderful grandma and my babies love me. It is awesome to be me. I feel free and "human ". I am blessed!!!!"

10

February 8, 2017

20

85

116,059

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"I've been taking Belviq for 33 days and am quitting it today. During this period with proper diet and exercise I lost 4 pounds. The side effects have increased rather than decreasing. I'm extremely tired, weak and dizzy at times. My blood pressure is normally low but it is lower now. Given the 1500 calorie eating program I'm following and regular exercise I'm more concerned about the side effects as they're decreasing the quality of my life. I can do better than this on my own without the added risks of side effects."

1

August 2, 2015

20

93

211,803

Lamotrigine

anxiety

"I don't think this is working for me...was or in therapy and this was bumped up to 100mg...I still feel anxious, I still worry a lot, I still have bad mood swings...Everyone and I do mean everyone annoys me...I feel bad for being mean all of the time...the only plus is I try to resolve issues by talking it out rather than cutting everyone off."

1

November 1, 2016

9

65

92,156

Lyrica

ibromyalgia

"I am an RN and had been hesitant trying any medicines for fibromyalgia. I take Pristiq for maintenance depression medicine and I have to say that after only 3 weeks I have had a 8/10 improvement in trigger point pain, no headaches at all. I do have to say that I will probably come off it though because I have probably gained 5-8 lbs and had a lot of edema of hands and feet."

8

June 17, 2011

18

74

41,834

Clonidine

high blood pressure

"This is a very effective medication but with extreme side effects. It is very short-lived and requires dividing the prescribed dosage into 3 times a day to avoid blood pressure spikes. It leaves you feeling "high" and sedated. Absolutely do not discontinue it abruptly. Stopping it abruptly causes your blood pressure to rebound even higher than it was before for several days. A better choice in this class is Guanfacine, which for me is even more effective and does not have the radical side effects."

7

August 31, 2013

87

85

174,109

Valium

anxiety

"All of my life I've had varying levels of social anxiety & agoraphobia, usually without any logical cause. Even riding in cars made me unduly nervous. I had a rough, fear-filled childhood and that seemed to set me up for chronic nervousness. But there's no room for that in adult life. Valium eliminates the unnecessary anxiety & also helps with muscle spasms from my fibromyalgia. I don't get fatigue from this during the day. I do find that taking one before bed helps me relax my 100-miles-per-hour brain (stupid racing thoughts & worries) plus my muscles don't get all kinked up in knots while I'm sleeping. I've never needed to increase my dose on it even after several years, since it works as well as the day I started it, personally."

10

August 20, 2013

278

131

126,178

Viibryd

depression

"Great medicine, anxiety is basically gone. No panic attacks for over six months. The diarrhea is only for a couple of weeks then its gone. Be weary though, once you are on a regular dosage, be SURE to take your pill at the EXACT same time you do every day!!! I prefer to take mine an hour or two before I go to bed. If you do not or are a day or two without it be ready for the most horrific, disturbing, vivd, real, terrifying nightmares you will ever have!!! Seriously, I've literally felt like there is someone in the room and that they were physically touching me. I cannot explain to you how real these dreams are. Besides that this medication is perfect. Just take it on time and have your refills ready and you have nothing to worry about."

9

May 23, 2012

59

142

38,295

Chlorhexidine

periodontitis

"Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% oral rinse should also be dispensed in half pint bottles as a pint bottle is way too much for patients to use after many dental surgeries. After having dental surgery above an implant of tooth #30 due to an infection & deep pockets, I was instructed to apply 1/2 once twice a day for two weeks to the surgical site with dental sponges provided by my dentist. Following the directions I used 14 ounces out of 32 ounces leaving 28 ounces that I cannot use. Dispensing more than a half pint was: ~ wasteful, ~ costs twice as what is needed, ~ & using or disposing of what is left Is harmful to myself & our environment Dispensing 2x of what is needed is irresponsible & adds to our countries ever rising medical costs"

7

June 25, 2017

6

137

116,316

Adalimumab

ankylosing spondylitis

"I was offered Humira by a specialist in rheumatoid arthritis. I was iffy about taking this treatment, I have several discs that are damaged from 15 years of being a Union Flooring Installer, and I was seeking a more permanent solution for the pain, little did I know what kind of ride I was in for. The RA Dr. was very eager to put me on Humira, after seeing him just twice. After injected, I experienced a wide array of side effects; flu like pain in lower back (never goes away) caused my C2 pain medicine to have 0 affect (240mg Oxycontin), my entire body felt blotted, my taste-buds were messed up, I was not aware of my surroundings at times, insomnia, stomach aches, and gas! Feeling cold often."

2

February 2, 2015

26

129

134,688

Ketorolac

pain

"Had full kidney stone blockage in ureter. The pain was so severe that neither Morphine or Dilaudid could handle it. When they added Toradol to the Dilaudid it knocked the pain out almost completely. I was told it only works in about 50% of the population. I was very glad that I'm in that 50%."

9

April 15, 2009

26

55

160,620

Buspirone

anxiety

"This panic attacks all hit me in August, it was December before they figured out it was anxiety because I had other medical stuff, wrong sickness. They started me out on Zoloft I was allergic then some other meds that had bad side effects finally my doctors try me out on Buspar. Finally after weeks getting the right dosage I have been awesome and healthy for over a month. This pill has given my life back, I was so bad I couldn't go in stores. Now I go every day and shop. This pill is awesome, it takes over a month to get build up or did for me. It was worth the wait, I feel so good I stopped it for 4 days I had panic attack then went back on and I plan on taking this."

10

March 11, 2014

201

138

176,318

Lorazepam

nausea/vomiting

"It was interesting reading through the other opinions. My experience with Ativan has not been great, I have severe headaches every time I have tried taking it. In addition to having cancer I also have PTSD and chronic pain syndrome, so I have to take Cymbalta, hydrocodone and hydromorphone for breakthrough pain. I recently added Xanax and it helps with anxiety, BUT I loose giant periods of memory. I am a wife and mom of two teenagers and I can't stand thinking about all of the memories I am loosing every day. Does anyone have a better suggestion for replacing both the Ativan AND Xanax?????"

6

January 22, 2016

5

105

128,392

Phentermine

weight loss

"I began taking this pill every morning starting in June of 2015. In order to keep going on the pill, the doctor said I had to be losing weight every month or I would be taken off (partly because I'm only 19). I began losing 10lbs a month by taking the pill and working out about 3 times a week with my aunt. That was during the summer and I knew I would be leaving my aunt for my next year of college and I was worried about self-discipline. I should also mention that my diet during the summer improved tremendously. Before the beginning of my health kick in June, I ate fast food on a daily basis, STARCH WAS MY BEST FRIEND. I started focusing more on meat than bread when I began being more healthy. I barely ate fast food"

9

October 27, 2015

15

142

219,073

Subutex

opiate dependence

"The first time I took this it threw me into massive withdrawal which was unbearable for about 24 hours because I still had opiates in my system. So I never went near it again for years. Now, I am taking 8mg a day for the last 6 months. I will always put this medicine on a pedestal because if you want to change your lifestyle and be drug free this will definitely help you achieve your goal. SUBUTEX - I cannot sing its praises enough and that's coming from someone who would not even consider it at one stage."

10

June 26, 2010

34

99

39,555

Contrave

weight loss

"I took 2 pills twice daily and after 10 days my urine flow was lessened.will try lesser dose.I think I% gave me an appetite but just small amts was ok. Just concerned abt the urine flow."

2

June 14, 2016

0

36

229,803

Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan

high blood pressure

"I'm currently on Benicar 20 mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg. I started with the fluid pill first and I noticed weight loss but with headaches. I went back for a follow up and my blood pressure was even higher so my doctor put me on Benicar to take with the fluid pill. I noticed weight gain and pains in my sides. The good news is my blood pressure finally came down. The side effects have seemed to subside since I've spaced the time in between the medication."

9

May 12, 2014

5

86

105,486

Triamcinolone

dermatitis

"The traimcinolone cream works absolutely great on Poison Ivy. Instead of taking a regimen of Prednisone, I rubbed this cream on the affected spots, and it was totally gone in 2 days!"

10

November 30, 2011

52

32

138,341

Tamoxifen

breast cance

"Was for 5 yrs, increased to 10yrs, I'm in year 7. Had 3 lumpectomies within 3 month span, had chemo, radiation, plus 1 year of Herceptin for Ductal carcinoma in situ T2 HER2+ I am alive and plan on staying that way. After much research and talking to doctors, the conclusion is that Chemo and Tamoxifen seem to have precipitated other chronic illnesses, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, OsteoArthirtis, Osteopenia, Clinical depression, Gastroenteritis, worsened IBS and PTSD. My legs, lower back & fingers are usually swollen and usually in pain. I wanted off the Tamoxifen, due to the weakness in my legs & Fatigue. No other was as effective in inhibiting estrogen. I still lose my hair, gained 130lbs, I'm in a wheelchair. I'm alive. 3 yrs to go"

7

September 15, 2015

33

127

33,732

Junel Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I've been taking Junel FE for about four months. At first I thought it was amazing . I had always suffered from acne since I was a middle schooler and it made all my acne go away (except for when I was about to get my period). Until the crazy came. If I ever missed the pill even by a few hours I would break out like crazy the next day. It also gave me crazy water weight that I could never get rid of right around my belly. It also put me in terrible moods all the time and every month was worse than the one before. Its nearly ruining my relationship from all the arguments (which isn't normal for us) , I immediately stopped when me and my doctor came to the conclusion that it was the pills and prescribed me a different set. Stay away !!!"

1

October 16, 2017

1

149

62,348

Citalopram

panic disorde

"25 years of Panic, Agoraphobia, Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, OCD. Have tried Zoloft, Luvox, Lexapro and Anafranil. Citalopram has unsurpassed efficacy for the aforementioned conditions. Quite simply the best SSRI. Panic literally disappeared, anxiety decimated, depression lifted. Also getting relief from OCD symptoms. Zero side effects. Titrated off Wellbutrin which exacerbated my anxiety. Highly Recommend, outstanding medication."

10

March 26, 2012

105

56

56,614

Humira

reiter's syndrome

"I was diagnosed with reactive arthritis April 2005 (bacterial arthritis) following salmonella food poisoning. Since reactive arthritis is not a well-known disease there were no drugs for me to take with the exception of massive doses of prednisone. However in January of 2008 my doctor started me on a trial of Humira. It is now 7 months later and I am a different person. The injections are really painful so my pharmacist takes it out of the fridge 45 minutes before and it is virtually pain free."

8

August 3, 2008

10

87

52,393

Pantoprazole

gerd

"Pantoprazole helped with the acid reflux. My problem started four years into taking it. For months I experienced flu like symptoms, such as muscle and joint aches, diarrhea, weakness and extreme fatigue. After MANY tests were done, I was told that I was vitamin D deficient. I know that any meds that control stomach acid also block the absorption of vitamins and things your body needs. I stopped taking Pantoprazole and was put on prescription vitamin D. After just one week, I felt like a new person. I cut out foods that bother my stomach and cut my portions in half. I may have to chew a Tums once in a while, but I feel great. So watch how long your doctor has you on this drug. It took four years to have the side effects that I had."

7

March 7, 2014

73

139

219,436

Dexmethylphenidate

adhd

"It is essentially the only medicine that has been prescribed for me for ADD, so I cannot compare it to others. However, I feel it is very effective. I have found greater success varying the strength over time rather than staying with a single dosage level."

8

January 26, 2011

23

46

72,631

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I was worried about going on birth control, but I have been on this for half a year now. I have had NO side effects (weight gain, mood swings, breakouts) and didn't feel different at all! I have a little spotting about once a month. Definitely happy with this pill!"

10

September 23, 2015

6

50

8,940

Viagra

erectile dysfunction

"Suffer from erectile dysfunction due to coronary artery disease and take a beta blocker. Finally asked my doctor about pills and he gave me a sample pack 50mg of Viagra. Doc said I was a definite candidate for Viagra. I first tried the 50mg with success. About 10 days later I cut one in half for a 25mg. The 25mg was more than enough. Very minimal side effect only for a few minutes when first taken. No real problems. Have not had erections like this in many years. A great pill for all guys with erection trouble."

10

October 14, 2014

183

97

140,320

Asenapine

bipolar disorde

"Was taking 5mg Saphris at night, 5mg in morning. Was sleepy and slightly depressed during the day. Now taking 10 mg at night. Works better, helps with sleep which has improved a bit. I wonder how long it takes to build up in system. Added Vyvanse in morning which helps slow my mind down greatly. Seems to work better in tandem."

7

September 12, 2011

14

61

225,715

Bupropion

depression

"I haven't been on this medication for long (3 1/2 weeks) but I can already tell a significant difference, I mean it's really noticeable. I have been depressed for about 5 years. During my college years it got really bad up to a point I started seeking help. First it was the college counselor, then a private counselor, then finally a psychiatrist. I was struggling in school, failing a bunch of classes because I had a terrible time focusing and remembering things. I was sleeping 10 hours a day, something I thought was impossible for a college student and still somehow managed to nap in the afternoons. Since I got on Wellbutrin I have a huge increase in energy, sleep 7-8 hours a day, don't feel the need to nap. I go out, even started jogging."

9

May 18, 2012

93

136

91,121

Botox

overactive bladde

"I just recently had my 4th Botox injection. For the first time, other than needing to use catheters due to retention (just 1 1/2 wks now), I feel normal. Every 4 hrs, and my bladder is actually full!! Over the next couple of weeks that will get better, but I still might have to cath. (knowledge from past experience) after intercourse and 1st thing in the AM. I'm okay with that. Forgot what that was like since my hyst 10 yrs. ago. For those who are frustrated after two weeks: Patience...give it time. It takes a few times for things to begin to be better, and each Botox brings better relief. The pain during the injections, although quite powerful, are well worth the results!! At least for me."

10

January 25, 2017

34

128

89,086

Celexa

anxiety and stress

"I take the genetic version, Citlopram, 20 mgs once a day and I FINALLY have relief from really bad anxiety and panic attacks! I used Buspar before I started Celexa and I hated it. I wasn't suffering from depression so I didn't understand why my doctor wanted to push an anti depressant on me when there are other things out there for anxiety. She put me on the Buspar and it made me feel awful and just crazy. I gave in and started the Celexa and sure enough my doc was right; it's worked wonders! I sleep better, hardly any anxiety at all, NO panic attacks and I feel myself always smiling and having such a great outlook on life. I just feel... Normal and happy. :)"

9

December 9, 2017

0

127

129,713

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I had mirena inserted on May 27th.... Terrible pain but only for a minute. My doc was quick and talked me through the procedure. Since the 27th, I have bled constantly. It is terrible ... I have an extremely heightened sex drive but the bleeding is getting in the way. My husband wants it out he said I was better off without it. I have been very moody and tired. Also notice a weird odor but no infection is present. Ugh."

3

June 10, 2015

20

81

143,712

Etonogestrel

birth control

"For the first 3-4 months, things were going great. Insertion was painful but you get over that quick enough. Then I developed horrible cystic acne and didn't put 2 and 2 together right away. Even as a teen, I had no acne; now my skin is disgusting. More recently, I've experienced severe cramping for multiple days in a row. I called right away to schedule removal after a total of about 11 months. I'd rather go back to the pill until my husband can get his vasectomy."

10

November 16, 2016

0

87

77,816

Moxifloxacin

bronchitis

"I took this medicine while at work ( Police/Fire Dept) because of bronchitis, I started out with a red rash that went up my arms, then started to itch, terrible stomach pains , passed out and was placed in an ambulance. Once awake and being prepped with IV I watched my body walk out of my body out the ambulance door, my body was literally shutting down and I was dying on the way to the hospital, The drs. at the hospital told me that if I would have been by myself I would have surely died. . This was a horrible experience and since then my body has shut down to all medications and if I am prescribed any kind of medications I have to sit in the drs. office waiting for another reaction. I had surgery 2015 and had a team standby."

1

July 13, 2016

7

144

152,086

Chantix

smoking cessation

"Like others I had no intentions of really quitting until I started taking Chantix. I wasn't going to even set a quit date. By day 9, I smoked one that afternoon (mostly because I truly missed it) and it tasted great but made me nauseated. So day 10 I was done! I am still smoke free on day 19... they still smell good and I think about it from time to time but its not bad enough to make me go buy a pack or bum one. I DID have to half the 1mg because of nausea. The only "side effect" I would say was bad enough to make me quit taking this is the mood swings. Other than that, its AWESOME!!!"

9

October 6, 2009

7

122

103,688

Dexedrine

adhd

"Treatment for ADHD save my life. Don't believe all the hype and the stigma around this diagnosis and treatment. It is a real condition there is real treatment and it makes a real and profound difference to the lives of people with this debilitating condition. So don't be afraid to seek help if you think you might have ADHD it is not just childhood illness in in my opinion it generally consists persists in some form for the duration of your life just like any other disease"

10

November 15, 2015

36

87

60,359

NuvaRing

birth control

"I was put on the Nuvaring after not having a period for 8 months (which I have equated to marathon training). My period began as soon as my first 3 weeks were over. I thought everything was great, but it is now 9 months later and my emotions have been out of control. I cry and just in general freak out over NOTHING! I have definitely gone up an entire cup size, but my breasts are ALWAYS sore/tender. I am a non-smoking 30 year old and my blood pressure has been elevating. Finally, lately at the gym I have been having difficulty breathing. I am going in to my doctor to discuss all these concerns before I put another one in."

3

January 14, 2011

0

121

189,886

Jardiance

diabetes, type 2

"I have only been on Jardiance (10 mg) for 1 1/2 months but have watched by blood glucose levels slowly drop - have not yet had another A1c. I normally drink a lot of water but have noticed a definite increase in frequency of urination as well as urgency. This I can live with as I have "failed" 4 other diabetic medications. Have not noticed much weight loss but I am only about 10lbs overweight anyway. Keeping fingers crossed with this medication. I am not taking any other diabetic medication and was able to control with diet and exercise for a number of years. But this is a progressive disease. No other side effects noted."

8

August 9, 2015

47

115

194,433

Crestor

high cholesterol

"I have been taking Crestor now for 1 year. I have been experiencing right leg/hip discomfort. It bothers me most at night when I turn in bed. I have lost over 20 lbs (dieting) and my liver enzymes are slightly elevated. I think I may need to cut it back to 5 mgs."

6

August 4, 2011

56

53

183,803

Cymbalta

ibromyalgia

"Overall I am very happy with this medication. I have had little side effects. I still prefer Lyrica as a better pain relief medication but had to stop due to fluid retention of 6kg in 3 months."

9

May 16, 2009

24

37

218,655

Colesevelam

diarrhea, chronic

"After 41 years of horrible pain, diarrhea and incontinency, I met a GI Dr. Who Ordered Welchol. I thought he was nuts. Within 4 days I was normal. I would willing mortgage my house to pay for this medicine. Max dose 6/day. I now have a Life. It's so nice not to be told I was nuts, nervous, anxious, need a shrink and all the other crap I listened to for 41 years. I have been fine for almost 6 years with only 2 one day relapses. My gallbladder is fine. I am one happy camper. True story folks."

10

October 22, 2014

113

99

167,679

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I'm a 21 year old college student and I recently had my Mirena inserted for the first time. I was terrified from all the reviews I read beforehand, so I felt the need to share my experience. I took 800mg of ibuprofen an hour before I saw my gynocologist, nonetheless the insertion process was like getting a pap smear only much much worse since I've never had my cervix dialated before. Don't let this hinder you from getting it, it only lasted me 1-2 minutes and being worry-free for the next five years is 100% worth the shortlived pain. Had it inserted Friday and by Sunday I was good as new. No pain, no spotting! And it's been this way for the last month :)"

10

December 15, 2015

18

125

45,382

Fluoxetine

bulimia

"Prozac saved my life!!! I struggled with bulimia for years and now I can finally say I rarely even think of binging n purging! It is the ultimate freedom....I can honestly say if it wasn't for this medication I would have died. I have so much faith in this medication!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

8

June 13, 2015

44

50

149,190

Mirena

birth control

"Aged 54 with no kids and premenopausal. Had my period for over a month with heavy bleeding and cramping. Went to ob/gym for consult on possible uterine ablation and she suggested Mirena 1st to stop the bleeding. I have a retroverted uterus and because this wasn't a scheduled procedure I was not told to take any pain meds beforehand. It was the most excrutiating pain ever, however, I also had cervical biopsies done just prior to insertion. Not sure which hurt more but I layed on the table for a good 15 minutes after in tears. So far it's been 2 weeks, heavy flow has slowed to constant spotting and bloated like a blowfish !! So hoping that things get better so I don't have to do ablation vs hysterectomy. horrible panic attacks :-("

2

June 23, 2015

6

134

55,201

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I am on month two of this medication. I am down 4 pounds from when I started. I do not feel a big change towards my desire to eat at all. I also have not seen a major change in my cravings. I do have constipation and dry mouth. My constipation was VERY bad for one week during last month. I literally did not go for FIVE days and I was eating flax, taking pills, etc. It was rough. My mood is good and I also have times where I feel very sleepy. I am on 1500 calories a day and exercising for one hour 2-3 times a week. I still have issues staying under 1500 calories. I am on 4 pills each day and wish that I felt more of the benefits that many of you describe. I am also hoping month two proves better off for me."

3

February 1, 2016

6

149

71,451

Levora

birth control

"I've been using Levora for almost 7 months now and in the sense of no pregnancy- I'm happy. However, my appetite has increased DRAMATICALLY. Before the pill, I used to be 125 pounds, now, seven months in, I've gained about 20 pounds that I can't for the life of me, get rid of. My sex drive is normal, my periods are so much lighter/shorter, but my mood swings are terrible. I cry over the stupidest things like not being able to find my remote. Other than those side effects, it's a good pill."

5

February 20, 2012

4

93

186,207

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"After being depressed for a long time, I decided to approach my Doctor after therapy alone was not working. I was suffering severe mood swings, crying every day, anxiety attacks and so on. I am now on day 6 of 50mg of Pristiq and its amazing. Feel calm, in control, have not cried once and feel really good. Side effects have been nausea, insomnia (hope this will settle down) and decreased appetite. I was putting my family through hell and it feels like I have finally turned a corner."

10

July 31, 2013

107

89

101,886

Terbinafine

onychomycosis, toenail

"Everyone's toenails grow at different rates. To say that they grow slowly and that evidence of the treatment taking a year to notice is simply NOT TRUE. I have taken generic Lamasil for 3 weeks now and the thickness under the nail bed in all 5 of my toes is almost completely gone AND you can see where new, healthy nail is growing in. I am fully committed to the treatment course, so just because things look better so quickly does not mean the fungus is completely gone. I just wanted to give hope to someone out there who may be discouraged by some of these testimonies. Everyone's case is different but there is still the possibility your body will respond well and rather quickly to the oral treatment!"

9

December 8, 2016

95

129

211,971

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"Amazing, if I feel down my doctor increases the dosage if I feel good he decreased the dosage. Now he is trying to minimize it because he doesn't like my body to get use to take meds. I'm taking 50mg/day. I recommend to increase and decrease the dosage at a slow pace."

10

November 7, 2015

8

52

227,674

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have had Implanon for almost 3 years now. It is almost time to either take it out or get a new one. I have loved it. I did start out with a little weight gain and some spotting that wasnt quite light but not a period either. It was mostly just annoying but after about 2 months it stopped. Havent had a period since and I love being able to say that when I go to the doctor. Living worry free from pregnancy and periods has been great and I am definitely thinking about committing to another 3 years. I recommend to any women that has problems taking the pill or the patch, I didnt like either I am sometimes forgetful and my schedule changes so it was hard to take the pill at the same time everyday."

10

March 13, 2012

0

139

74,332

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I started Loestrin 24 about 5 months ago and I LOVE it! My boyfriend and I regularly have unprotected sex and it has done it's job so far. The first month of taking Loestrin, I admit, was hell. I was not myself at all. However, I haven't gained any weight and my periods are super light and last only about 2-3 days. After the first month, I was right back to normal. If a birth control pill or patch or whatever doesn't feel great the first month, my suggestion is to stick it out until at least the third month because your body will eventually adjust. Also, because Loestrin is such a low dose of hormones, you MUST take it around the same time everyday. If not, you will bleed a bit within like 8 hours of a missed pill and it's annoying."

9

July 26, 2010

39

143

35,351

Levofloxacin

bladder infection

"If you don't drink enough water, you'll probably get a major headache. I have also experienced nausea and dizziness, again probably due to not enough water. It did clear up my infection though."

7

September 17, 2009

14

33

19,743

Pregabalin

ibromyalgia

"I've used Lyrica for a while now and it seems that my body is getting so used to the drug that it's not working like it first did. I take 75mg in the morning and 75mg at bedtime. I either need to increase my dose or find something else that will work. It's hard to function during my days because of the pain."

5

May 30, 2010

16

63

128,386

Phentermine

weight loss

"I started taking adipex on 10/27/15 and today, 10/29/15 I am 4 lbs down! I haven't had any symptoms except for a headache. I am more alert and energized! I would recommend this to anyone!"

10

October 29, 2015

30

35

148,054

Norethindrone

birth control

"I have only been on Jolivette for a month after my daughter was born. First of all she is 2 months old and in that entire time I have been on a period except for 3 days of very light spotting. I feel like I'm going to bleed forever. It's not heavy it just doesn't stop. It also made my milk supply low which has me supplementing with formula and I have never had acne this bad in my life. My entire face is covered! I am stopping use of this pill immediately. I would rather use condoms than deal with this nonsense. I'm having to use them anyway since you have to take the pill the same time everyday and I always forget. If I wanna get back on the pill I'll take a normal one in 4-6 months when I'm done breast feeding."

2

October 25, 2015

6

145

159,711

Bactrim

urinary tract infection

"Severe UTI, lasting a month with one course of antibiotics that did nothing. Was in so much pain, never knew your bladder could pulse! People who have never had it, can't understand that a car journey is your worst nightmare! Now on day five of sulfatrim and symptoms were clear by two days. All I notice is my guts are a mess, slight sickness and a wave of tiredness after taking the tablet. Compared to the misery of a UTI, small side effects are bearable!"

7

May 29, 2017

14

85

146,736

Alprazolam

panic disorde

"Life saver for me. BUT only because I take it when I truly need it. I suffer from day to day anxiety but I do not take it for that. I try to get rid of anxiety other natural ways. But I do suffer from severe panic attacks, especially night time. So I only take it when I am having an attack. I am on the lowest dose possible ( .25 ) and I can get away with taking even just half of that sometimes. It takes the edge off very fast and I feel so much better shortly after. Take it on average 1-2 times a month, sometime less, rarely more. Extremely addictive med so I urge you to stay away from it for daily use or if you have an addictive personality."

8

October 12, 2017

6

134

23,851

Saphris

bipolar disorde

"Took this drug because my antidepressant was causing horrible mood swings. It works well and quickly, and side effects are not awful. Only problem was I would have really intense episodes of heavy breathing/heartbeat, with twitching and then I would barely be able to move for a while. Hopefully as I get used to it, this should go away. But great medication, really helped my mood and mental clarity!"

7

December 11, 2014

14

69

24,393

Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

bowel preparation

"I have taken this at least 5-6 times for the last 10 years. I have had major problems with it since the first time. Causing me MAJOR FATIGUE. The last time I took it was 3 year's ago and I had very severe cramps and not having enough time to get to the bathroom. I went to the hospital and the doctor said it didn't work good enough so he had me go home and do a second round. I went back the next day and did the process with no energy. I had to do it last night and it was even worse than the other times. I was gagging it down and up all night with severe cramps. I tried the second dose in the morning and I just about started throwing up so I called the office and they said to stop. Once the doctor was done he said it didn't evacuate enough"

2

June 29, 2017

0

156

22,562

Pylera

helicobacter pylori infection

"Started taking this and made me feel sick to my stomach as well as feel not with it very tired and had headaches. The worst part is the last pill before bed time I had to set an alarm and eat crackers then take pill. Then in the morning I didnt want to get up and felt very worn. I still have 4 more days and hope I make it. Will have to recheck with my results on how I did. Oh and also the cost of therse even with insurance was $250.00 all i can say is they better work."

6

September 21, 2016

5

101

138,658

Phentermine

weight loss

"This medicine is great. I started taking phentermine 8/28/11 weighing 298. As of today I am 287. I can not believe it is working so well. Great for wanting to control your appetite and watching what you eat. I have to make myself eat now. BUT DO NOT SKIP MEALS, that will slow down your metabolism. Breakfast is a must even if it's just a piece of fruit. Overall great product. Can't wait to see what I look like in a month!"

8

September 3, 2011

7

82

81,314

Yaz

acne

"I have been using yaz for about 2 months now and it as made my acne so much worse. I never have cystic acne in my life and now I'm getting it all over my cheeks where I never use to have acne. My acne was mild before but now looks severe from all the red marks of healing old hyper pigmentation. I'm 15 and obessed with my skin, and can't look people in the eyes and go out. I'm so fed up and I'm going on accutane in 3 days. yaz may work for some people but I'm telling you it throws your hormones to wack no matter what in the first month. Only difference I have seen on yaz is my whiteheads are smaller but skin is a lot worse over all. wishing you best of luck for finding something that works for you!"

3

June 2, 2015

8

146

19,474

Pregabalin

ibromyalgia

"I have just started started on Lyrica 75 mg. Taking it once in the night. It seems to be working. My pain is down a bit and am able to do a lot more work than before. Also don't get as tired as before. Just got back from visiting turkey and the week I spent there was hectic. Lots and lots of walking. Don't think I would have been able to do it without this medication. I have fibromyalgia since the last 2 and half years and had shyed away from this medication because of the side effects. However I was in so much pain a month ago that I finally decided to give it a try. I don't regret it and am hoping that the effect of the medicine will last. And I'll have a normal life again. "

6

June 1, 2014

128

140

25,444

Finasteride

androgenetic alopecia

"I have taken finasteride for 20 months, and rogaine 9 months (last 9 months). I lost hair initially during the shedding phase which i never got back. Now I have not lost anymore hair but I did not experience any regrowth. No effect on erection. On another note, I reduced my alcohol intake by 80% (now have 3-5 drinks per week in total) and have increased libido."

5

March 21, 2016

11

67

87,729

Naproxen

pain

"I took 2 Aleve after spending a sleepless night with terrible shoulder pain. It starting working within 30 minutes. Within 1 hour, I could rotate my arm in all directions. Pain relief lasted a good 24 to 28 hours before the pain came back. This is a wonderful product!"

10

August 27, 2009

44

49

122,802

Linaclotide

constipation, chronic

"Just started last week. So far I love it. I have been going for colonics every 10 days just to empty because I could no longer do it myself. My doctor even suggested removing my large intestine due to nerve damage and lack of motility. I am so glad I tried this drug first. I take it at bedtime and I do get up a few hours later and have watery stools but I will take that over getting up all night and pushing myself inside out with no results. A lot of people writing about how it interferes with their mornings so maybe they should take it at a different time and that may help. I never knew that so many people had the same exact problems with constipation like me. Thank you to everybody who took time to post. I don't feel so alone now."

10

September 23, 2014

147

194,121

Stribild

hiv infection

"Found out in April of 2013 I had AIDS was hospitalized with PCP. Started out with a CD4 count of 42 viral load of 825,000 then dropped to 179,000 being on antibiotics then just before starting Stribild my CD4 was 94 and a viral load of over 2,2 million. Was on the meds for just one month and my CD4 count is at 494 and a viral load of 1896. I'm so pleased with Stribild no real bad side effects."

10

July 29, 2013

20

80

37,170

Vyvanse

binge eating disorde

"I am using Vyance to help me lose weight.I have been on it for about 3 week. Positive: loss of appetite, doesn't make you feel jittery or nervous, more focused, increase energy.weight loss about 5# but it is the holidays. Neg: back acne (never had acne before starting) you have to make your self eat and drink, headaches at the end of the day, dry mouth, if you take to late in the day you won't be able to sleep."

5

December 29, 2016

24

80

116,338

Adalimumab

psoriasis

"Not really sure how to rate this. I have plaque psoriasis. My doctor prescribed me the Humira. After my first 2 starter doses I started to notice some hair loss. Then I took my first single dose. Noticed even more hair loss. When I washed my hair it was coming out in clumps. Drain was full of hair. So, I stopped the humira and had to switch to another medication. Not sure if this medication would have worked or not. Wasn't able to use it long enough."

1

October 11, 2016

11

87

190,236

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I got on this birth control to regulate my period and get rid of acne. The only good thing about this was that my period started on the same day each month and it was shorter. The negative effects I had were bad acne, cramps worsened, period was really heavy, and heavy spotting the first 2 months. I figured I needed to wait at least 3 months for any good effects, but the negatives weighed out the positive and I'm now off of this medicine. I didn't gain any weight luckily. In fact, I lost some weight, but that could be a coincidence. The breakouts were the worst part about this birth control, though and that is why I'm not taking it anymore."

2

February 10, 2016

1

123

88,933

Lactulose

constipation, chronic

"I have had chronic constipation most of my life and never thought too much about it just accepted it. I've been on pain meds for close to 6 yrs and they are definitely making it worse that I'm having pain which concerned me so I had a CT scan to make sure the pain wasn't coming from something serious, so the Dr felt the constipation was the cause. I'm on day 1 of this stuff and I was prescribed 30 mil 3x day. I waited for a day I could be home in case it got bad. I had my first bowel movement about 1 hr. after dose and 3 total since the 1st dose. (took 3 hrs ago) I think I'm gonna stick with 1 a day for now and if it slows down then add the second dose and work my way up if nessasary. It taste like honey but thinner consistency."

10

March 12, 2016

42

154

174,012

Valium

temporomandibular joint disorde

"took valium for 8 plus years following severe losses and anxiety/ptsd. 4 yrs ago dental procedures caused extreme face pain, called symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia-shooting nerve pain all the time, and sprained face. so I dont eat cuz it hurts during and after, no life. Psych md says learn "mindfulness" not meds. but no drug but valium has virtually stopped pain. problem: trigeminal neuralgia symptoms are horrendous-not muscle skeletal. specialist oral maxillofacial had given klonopin.stiil pain. only valium worked wonders but when wears off, huge pain returns. what is maximum dosage for special cases? i want my life back."

10

August 28, 2016

4

99

199,210

Depo-Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"Im 19 and have been having heavy and painful periods since forever! I got my depo shot last month and I spotted yesterday at school. I was with my boyfriend but glad i took a good shower that he didn't notice...i hope!!! But same thing happened today morning too!! All that's happening is my head is hurting alittle but it started of brownish to a proper red. I really hope its not for long!!!! But in terms of weight gain, i have been eating alotttt more and my mood is a bit harder to control. I wont take the shot anymore, ill go for the pill but I would recommend dealing with the cramps and flow unless the doctor says something"

5

October 21, 2015

2

121

166,365

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I had unprotected sex nov 19 i took take action pill within 6 hours of intercourse. I haven't had any symptoms or nothing I only felt bloated for about 3-4days and I did feel pregnant because of the bloatness but I'm telling ya! I got my period today I'm soooo happy the pill only cost me 39.99 it works I'm 265 so it does work for plus size women people saying their prego probably been pregnant I'm happy with my results!!"

10

November 25, 2016

1

81

187,485

Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack

vaginal yeast infection

"I used this last night, at first there is internal itchiness which is relatively bearable, I read the reviews and basically everyone has the same experience so I went to sleep. BUT I woke up by stomachache in the middle of the night, immediately my whole body is strengthless and started vomiting! Warning: be careful of this medicine, its terrible!!!!!"

1

December 23, 2016

1

60

59,719

NuvaRing

birth control

"So, I have had nuvaring for a one 1/2 months now and so far it's been 100x better than nexplanon (in terms of how my body has reacted). No acne, no mood swings, no weight gain. However, one thing that has happened to me since almost day one is a massive growth in my breasts and they are beyond tender. I can't even gently bump them without there being soreness. At first I was worried I was pregnant, but nope! It's just the birth control. I'm hoping it will stop or go away, I don't have bras that fit me since they've grown 2 cup sizes, and well they hurt too :/ another thing is bloating, my weight is the same, however I never have the normal stomach that I've always had, it's like I've eaten a loaf of bread always. I hope it goes away!"

7

March 23, 2017

4

146

80,078

Benzonatate

cough

"This is the second time I've tried these for that awful cough I get with a common cold. These do nothing to help suppress it. Both times I've been prescribed it, I've ended up going back to the doctors for further help. This medication does nothing to help my cough at all. Wish it did..."

1

January 23, 2017

12

55

36,052

Efinaconazole

onychomycosis, toenail

"I have been using Jublia for the last 7 months. It has worked on my small toe nails but not much improvement on the big toe nail. I am willing to keep using it for the next few months. Hopefully the big toe nail will heal. If not, I will try laser treatment."

4

August 26, 2015

1

53

38,496

Liletta

birth control

"I went on the Liletta July 17th, 17. I was told I needed to be on my period when I got on it and I did. Insertion was absolutely painful and I could barely walk after. I got medication to help open up my cervix and I completely forgot all about taking it but they told me it would be okay anyway. I took 600mg of meds. My doctor also numbed me. I'm 23 and have had one child vaginally. I went to work the next day and the pain was so bad I almost passed out. The rest of the week was completely unbearable. I was kneeling over in pain with horrible cramps. Week 2 was okay occasional cramping here and there. This is week three. I started spotting on the seventh and on the 8th I was still spotting. On the 9th I was full blown bleeding a week early."

5

August 11, 2017

3

152

227,482

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I love my Implanon. The only con would be the periods and their time that they last and not knowing when they are coming. This is my first Implanon and I will definitely get a new one in the following months!"

10

March 3, 2013

6

41

118,430

Fetzima

depression

"Also wanted to add since I ran out of room on my last post that this medication has also caused me to have SEVERE hot flashes, I'm going through menopause but my hot flashes were not as bad until I started taking fetzima, after I went off of it for 3 months my hot flashes almost vanished, not as severe and not so many and now I've been back on fetzima again for 3 months and HELLO HOT FLASHES, this medication is the worst!!!!!!!!"

1

May 30, 2017

9

84

155,057

Metronidazole

diverticulitis

"I was recently prescribed both Metronidazole and Cipro for diverticulitis---this is the second time I've had an issue with diverticulitis since being diagnosed approximately 2 years ago. I have learned a few things this time around that has reduced the negative side effects. I no longer take these medications at the same time---they are spaced an hour or two apart and both are taken with a slice of toast--nothing more. If I take this medication after a meal, it causes problems. This has greatly reduced (eliminated) the stomach pains and nausea that I experienced before. Limit food intake while having a diverticulitis attack for the first couple of days--replace with water. You need to flush out the infection and there will be diarrhea."

10

July 23, 2016

49

123

120,173

Homatropine / hydrocodone

cough

"I was prescribed hydromet for a flu related cough. It did great for taking care of my cough, but the vomiting, itching, headache and light sensitivity that I have as side effects isn't worth it for me."

7

April 9, 2016

3

37

92,134

Lyrica

ibromyalgia

"Lyrica 25mg has been my beginning dose and I have been sleeping well, waking up feeling no pain, have no pain during the day, have a good mood and best of all no side effects! My doctor says that if I am comfortable on this dose I can stay at this amount and I don't have to go up if I don't need to!"

10

November 19, 2010

28

64

184,437

Hydroxyzine

sedation

"I took an allergy shot almost a month ago. The doctor also gave me Hydroxyzine to complete the treatment. My allergy finished, however my depression got worse and it makes me sleep the whole day. I can't function! I don't feel like doing anything. After I take my daughter to school I go back to sleep for 2 to 4 hrs, and in the afternoon I take another 3 to 4 hr. nap. It's hard."

3

June 5, 2013

28

75