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122,084 | Venlafaxine | depression | "4 months ago I suffered my first depression in my life (male, 66 years), for which my physician gave me 15 mg Mirtazapine, later on increased to 30 mg. My sleeping improved instantly, but not so my depression. Therefore the psychiatrist prescribed (in addition to 15 mg mirtazapine) 75 mg of Venlafaxine (extended release) during the first week and 150 mg during the next 3 weeks. By lack of sufficient improvement of my mood this was further increased to 225 mg some 10 days ago. Now I see a slight improvement. I had no side effects from the mirtazapine and hardly any from the Venlafaxine (just occasionally a dry mouth during the night and a slow stool, but not really problematic). Now I wait for a further mood improvement. Evaluation on Jan 27." | 7 | January 15, 2011 | 1 | 133 |
75,958 | Olodaterol / tiotropium | copd | "I have just started taking it, but I have a cough, as with the Spiriva, and I have heart palpitations and dizziness......so....I don't think I will carry on taking it, my breathing isn't better." | 4 | June 17, 2016 | 0 | 34 |
76,683 | Lorcaserin | obesity | "I gave the medication some points because once I started taking it I immediately experienced a decrease in appetite. I took 10 mg In the morning and 10 mg At night. The first side effect was dry mouth and the second was a crushing headache. I read this site and decided to work through it. On day 3 I developed a huge rash on my inner thigh and then on my shoulders. I had strange nightmares and felt out of sorts. I then had irritability and snapped at my husband and young son on several occasions after day 5. On day six I stood up and felt dizzy and weird. I developed anxiety and felt upset. By day 8 my husband and I talked and looked up the contents of the medicine. Serotonin stood out to me. I stopped taking it. Run." | 2 | January 23, 2017 | 3 | 142 |
121,146 | Venlafaxine | depression | "Horrible experience with this drug. It has a very short half life, so you must take it at the exact same time every day or you will become extremely nauseated. Then you have to wean yourself off of it. It was a nightmare. I now take 100 mg of Zoloft each day and that is perfect." | 1 | November 18, 2016 | 7 | 56 |
15,483 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been taking birth control regularly since I was 17 and this is by far my worst experience (I've been on 6 different pills that I can remember). Within the first month and a half I gained 12 pounds which has never been a problem before on any other b.c. The pills did nothing to help with the cramping that comes with a period, or with my endometriosis pain. All and all I was completely dissatisfied with this medication. The only "positive" here is that I didn't get pregnant while on this medication." | 2 | December 31, 2016 | 0 | 93 |
130,789 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have had the Mirena for about 3 and a half years now. For the first 1 year to 1 and a half it was great, after that it went down hill. I have felt like I have had no energy at times, have horrible headaches, felt sick suddenly, moody and depression. I just don't feel like myself. " | 4 | November 6, 2011 | 4 | 59 |
62,940 | Terazosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "My prostate volume was measred at 162 gm I was given Terazosin and Proscar for treatment I got relief the second night and was able to stop using catheter not too long after that." | 10 | September 16, 2008 | 19 | 34 |
134,190 | Prednisone | inflammatory conditions | "I took this for temporal arteritis. I gained 70 lbs., developed moon face, swollen legs and arm. I was unable to sleep at night and was so sleepy during the day, I fell a sleep anywhere.
Developed cataracts, had them removed but I still have blurry vision and have not been able to drive in 1-1/2 yrs. Hair is thin and very dry skin. Have a hard time walking due to vision and weakness." | 1 | July 16, 2015 | 31 | 74 |
65,429 | Yasmin | birth control | "THOUGHT: Everyone's body is different, but also be mindful and rational about external forces and behaviors causing issues, be mainly with mood/relationship problems. After 2 years off from taking hormonal birth control. I'm about to reach the inert pill week and so far this is what I've experienced: Tender breasts/nipples, but up 1 size; Improved mood (history of mood swings, but they were mainly as teenager, I am now 22); Improved complexion; More intense clitoral sensation; Mild vaginal dryness; Minimal if no weight gain (attributed to increased appetite in general with hormonal birth control); Maybe a mild decrease in libido; No bloating. " | 9 | January 31, 2014 | 51 | 103 |
16,160 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I have never in my life been able to so clearly fell symptoms of starting a medicine. Within the first couple of days taking it I was instantly bloated and my breasts were swollen, at about the 1 week mark I started having cramping like I was about to start my period and sure enough I did start my period mid cycle. I was paranoid and extremely moody. But the upset stomach was the worst. I would take it before bed on a full stomach and I would wake up so sick to my stomach I couldn't even do anything. I decided to do some research on the drug and found this page and stopped taking it immediately because I had all of the symptoms everyone was taking about and from what I understand now is that it doesn't get better." | 1 | March 10, 2016 | 2 | 141 |
28,353 | Lexapro | anxiety | "I've been taking Lexapro for a week now to help me keep mellow like jello. I'm not taking anything else. I work 3rd shift. So my nights are days. And days are nights. This makes makes me extremely sleepy by the end of the week. I have only been on it for a week. This last Friday after I got off work. I fell asleep in recliner from 8:00am to 1:00pm got up ate a bite. Went to bed. I woke up to go to the bathroom a few times. But didn't get out of bed till 11:00pm Saturday. I have not left my bedroom, or ate anything. I don't feel like doing anything or going anywhere. I will be calling my doctor Monday and talking to him about how it makes me feel. " | 6 | February 23, 2014 | 49 | 135 |
16,773 | Yaz | premenstrual dysphoric disorde | "I have taken other BCP's over time, but Yaz is the best. After 2 years on it, I no longer have a period, no cramps, and my face has cleared up. But also, it has helped with my mood swings and irritability. I am worried about the blood clots and cancer stuff as I get older. I am not a smoker, but my sister was and died from a blood clot. She was on birth control, but not Yaz." | 10 | December 5, 2008 | 14 | 79 |
151,644 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I just started Chantix yesterday morning.
As far as symptoms I had a brief headache when taking it, and nausea for about 10 minutes.. nothing that wasn't tolerable. I was very hesitant with taking the med because I have heard so many horror stories but honestly it isn't that bad so far. I did have pretty vivid dreams last night that were just strange and didn't make much sense but nothing terrifying. I normally smoked anywhere from slightly over half a pack to a pack per day. Yesterday I smoked 6 in total and today so far I have had less than half. I'm already starting to feel some withdrawal symptoms such as sore throat sore tongue slight headache ect. I plan on sticking with this med and will update later in the process." | 7 | April 24, 2015 | 20 | 134 |
204,596 | BuSpar | anxiety | "I began on 5mg in the morning and at night. I became extremely dizzy, flush, and sleepy. I lowered the dosage and got tingles all over my body. I would touch something and the tingles would run up my arm and then up to my head.
After a few weeks I became enraged and could not control my anxiety. I stopped using the drug and got a few migraines but the rage is gone." | 2 | December 21, 2009 | 37 | 74 |
216,817 | Rosuvastatin | atherosclerosis | "I have used Crestor for over one year and find it to be an excellent drug for my condition. I was using Lipitor which, gave me muscle pain as a side effect." | 8 | December 7, 2008 | 46 | 32 |
147,517 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "I was prescribed this by my doctor as a fast acting release from anxiety attacks. It helped me come off all medications for my anxiety disorder, now I only take Niravam when I'm having a bad anxiety attack, which is now very rare!" | 10 | November 10, 2009 | 24 | 43 |
53,078 | Plavix | transient ischemic attack | "After my VAD Stroke I am on plavix. I have a toddler that I still nurse. I looked up plavix for several days & talked to several doctors. Some said it was fine, some said it was not ok. After talking to so many people about it, I felt that it seemed ok to nurse on. I've been on it for a month and yesterday I realized that my 2yo is constipated. We are weaning ASAP now because I don't know what else it's doing to him, but it's definitely getting through. I just wanted to post this somewhere for other nursing moms to see. We are currently only nursing 2 times a day right now." | 5 | October 11, 2016 | 9 | 116 |
231,307 | Trazodone | insomnia | "This worked well for my chronic insomnia for several years, minimal side effects, then I developed tolerance and eventually the doc jacked the dose up to the max (for hospitalized patients!) . I ended up hopelessly dependent on trazodone (as in addicted) and had to go through brutal, prolonged detox. I would guess doses of 150 mg and below are likely not a problem for dependence, but if you need more than that, I would go a different way. And never escalate the dose the way I did. That way madness lies." | 5 | October 15, 2017 | 28 | 92 |
190,377 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | birth control | "I switched from Yaz to Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and I've been on it for almost three years. I liked it for the most part, my period was very predictable every month with minor pain-no mood swings or weight gain. I do get yeast infections more often than I ever have before though and I did get breast tenderness from time to time. I have now been off it for almost three weeks because my hands and feet have been swelling up. I've been tested for everything and so far all my blood work has come back negative so the only culprit at this moment is the Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. " | 5 | March 15, 2012 | 5 | 111 |
81,558 | Liraglutide | obesity | "I started Saxenda 3 weeks ago and up to the 1.6 dose. I am 6 feet tall and started at 294 lbs. I have lost 20lbs. The nausea is severe at times. I have to force myself to eat which I have never experienced. I hope the nausea improves but I do see the drug working." | 5 | August 10, 2017 | 13 | 56 |
131,934 | Effexor XR | bipolar disorde | "The half-life of this medicine seemed to decrease over time for me (I was on this medication for several years). Eventually the withdrawal syndrome went from an onset of about 2 days to half a day - meaning if I forgot to take it in the morning, by mid-afternoon I was experiencing debilitating body aches, nausea, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and general malaise." | 7 | March 1, 2012 | 15 | 62 |
137,199 | Isotretinoin | acne | "I tried literally everything from the "best" off the shelf products to the long line of prescription medications that my dermatologist put me on, I finally got put on Accutane after 5 years of severe cystic acne. I am currently in my second month of use and without any acne. My acne scars remain intact, however, there is not a single active zit on my face. I am very excited and would recommend that anyone with cystic acne look into it.
If you're on here looking at these reviews because you're scared or unsure if it will treat your acne, I'm telling you it will! 100%" | 9 | December 25, 2014 | 93 | 106 |
3,624 | Febuxostat | gout | "I've been on Uloric for about 3 years now. Have NOT had 1 flare-up since, and it's also lowered my uric acid level in my blood. I've been on the A & C meds for gout and they did nothing to help. Uloric is a miracle in my opinion. Very happy with it. They also have a discount coupon for it, which will lower what you pay for it." | 10 | May 15, 2013 | 37 | 69 |
61,578 | Citalopram | depression | "I felt like a zombie on this medication, gained weight, had no sex drive, and basically walked around not knowing what was going on. Definitely wouldn't recommend based on my own experience." | 1 | September 7, 2016 | 35 | 32 |
91,478 | Anastrozole | breast cance | "Have been on Arimidex for 7 years as my oncologist says that the trial period has only been up to 5 years and she wants me to continue as extra insurance. The only side effect that I have noticed beginning about a year ago is hair thinning, and it is starting to bother me. Three of my friends who had started taking Arimidex the same time I did and who had other oncologists, were taken off the drug after 5 years. They had noticed hair thinning during the time they were taking the drug and it has reversed since they stopped usage." | 8 | March 26, 2011 | 139 | 102 |
152,047 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "Four weeks on Chantix worked. I stopped taking the drug a week ago and still don't have the desire to smoke. I definitely experienced nausea and have had the worst sleep of my life over the last month. I had a hard time falling asleep and an even harder time staying asleep. Another side effect has been weight gain. Over the course of the last 18 years I've gained 25 pounds, and 15 of that 25 has been in the last 4 weeks! Lastly, I (and those around me) have noticed that I'm extremely irritable and aggressive. In my first couple of days off the meds I felt depression like I never have and was even more irritable. The weight gain still continues." | 5 | February 24, 2010 | 10 | 123 |
228,718 | Leflunomide | rheumatoid arthritis | "It has helped with inflammation and pain to a degree, but not enough to negate some of the side effects. Diarrhea, to being "very regular" was tolerable, but the pneumonia was not. Have been experiencing otitis media for almost 3 weeks, and the onset anxiety has been keeping me awake/waking me up several times a night. To be fair, I do not tolerate meds very well at all (maybe being a redhead/drug interaction issue), so hopefully a different result for others. Not sure if I truly want to stop or not as it did help with the pain initially, and possibly more if I stay on it." | 5 | August 22, 2017 | 7 | 107 |
29,821 | Topiramate | bulimia | "I have been suffering with bulimia for five years. I am 22 years old and a college student and I will take the memory loss, there is always spell check. I cannot describe the pain I go through, the guilt, the shame, and I never ever really thought it would get to this point, five years. I know someone's mom who is dying that has has several organ transplants and has been bulimic for over 30 years. I don't want that to be me. I can't stop. I never wanted it to get this far. With Topamax I am gaining weight. It works, it's like instant gratification." | 7 | April 9, 2009 | 17 | 107 |
168,300 | Rizatriptan | migraine | "I had migraines for nearly 35 years after working in a building that had been "bug bombed" overnight. About 10 years ago I realized they only came from neck pain and chiropractic did not help. After an exceptionally bad reaction 3 years ago to Cafergot, I was prescribed Maxalt and it became my wonder medicine. I have not had a migraine now in nearly 18 months (something in my neck has moved to relieve the pressure) but I still take Maxalt when nothing else will get rid of a bad headache after all night pain last night, it was gone in 10 minutes when I finally took it this morning. I wish I had known about it decades ago, none of the other triptans worked for me." | 10 | April 11, 2014 | 28 | 127 |
82,050 | Liraglutide | obesity | "I have been taking Saxenda for a month and today i weighed in and im happy to report that ive lost a total of 26 pounds. This medicine is excellent!! I put myself on 1350 calories a day but i have to force myself to eat at least 700 calories a day. I give myself the shot at night because i was told i would have less nausea during the day. It use to make me very tired during the day but now i barely have any side effects besides the dry mouth. Finally something that works for me..." | 10 | July 12, 2016 | 61 | 99 |
5,412 | Penciclovir | cold sores | "I've been getting cold sores for as long as I can remember. Usually triggered by stress, but sometimes for no reason at all. Over the years I've tried EVERYTHING, Zovirax..whatever was the new product on the market.
Denavir is the best topical ointment. But like everyone states, you must apply it as soon as possible - for me by the time I feel a slight tingle, it's too late. I was at work this time when I felt my lip tingle and literally ran home to get my Denavir. I suggest you carry the small tube in your wallet as I do now. I keep one at home, at work, and in my wallet - early application makes a huge difference in duration of cold sore. It's expensive - but worth it. One tip so as not to waste it - don't squeeze." | 8 | July 4, 2013 | 15 | 143 |
120,174 | Homatropine / hydrocodone | cough | "I had this medicine from last year for my asthma attack and continuous cough from the allergy season. I took the medice yesterday night about 9:00 p.m. Then I tried to drink a soup but I couldn't because I was so dizzy and with nausea. I went to sleep but I couldn't. I got off this morning feeling in the same way, but anyway I went to work, one hour later I came back home after threw up 3 times and I am still on bed." | 2 | April 1, 2016 | 5 | 86 |
35,218 | Levofloxacin | urinary tract infection | "Took one 250 mg tab of levofloxacin at 6 p.m. yesterday and am still experiencing side effects 18 hours later. My symptoms are reduced but are replaced with a 6 out of 10 on the pain scale- stomach ache. I have nausea, heart palpitations, dizziness, headache and joint aches. Ive called my doc back today to see about getting alternative med. I will not take another dose of this medication." | 2 | October 30, 2015 | 25 | 70 |
34,892 | Minocycline | acne | "I really like Solodyn as my acne treatment. I have been using this medication since march 2015 but after a couple months of using it my acne disappeared. I was on proactive for 2 years but no luck. Solodyn is truly a great antibiotic pill for acne. Please do yourself a huge favor and try it! Everyone deserves to go through life with clean skin! God bless" | 10 | September 16, 2015 | 37 | 67 |
216,370 | Sildenafil | erectile dysfunction | "Viagra costs about $49 for a 50 mg tablet. A 20 mg tab of Sildenafil purchased with a legit coupon brought the cost to about $.66 cents a tablet. Works as well as a 50 mg cut in half. For about $68 received 90 tablets. Why would anyone pay for Viagra when it is the same as Sildenafil? I am a 66 y/o with a happy wife. I just needed a little help and this did it for me without breaking the bank." | 10 | August 6, 2016 | 78 | 83 |
61,047 | Sudafed Congestion | nasal congestion | "I've had plugged ears from sinus congestion for two weeks. I took two doses every four hours of two tablets each and the congestion has finally cleared but I didn't realize that it would make for a sleepless jittery night and now a jittery morning with no appetite and mild nausea. Next time I would start with one tablet and see if that helps and make sure I had plenty of time before going to sleep." | 9 | October 16, 2016 | 13 | 76 |
122,617 | Linaclotide | irritable bowel syndrome | "If you're taking samples currently, please read this. I have to love and hate this medicine.
Pros
It does what it says it does. It makes you go!
It doesn't give you full on diarrhea if you take it every few days. Just soft stools which is a great thing!
Cons
You cannot take this medication everyday no matter what the doctor tells you. Maybe it's my body or something but I can promise you, your body will soon reject the medication if taken everyday for more than 5 days.
If continued in such a fashion, you will bloat, cramp and become MORE constipated than before. It will plug you up FOR REAL. It's not strong enough to make you go a lot the next day if you need it.Take a weak laxative with it.
Still the best IBS/Constipation meds I've found." | 6 | February 19, 2016 | 33 | 142 |
58,080 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | pain | "Diagnosed with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, my physician prescribed two Vicodin a day for pain relief. For the first couple of days I was drowsy after the noon tablet but now my body seems to have acclimated itself to the drug and I'm no longer drowsy, and I'm reasonably pain free. It isn't perfect, but I gave it an eight out of a possible ten! I don't expect to be on it long enough to worry about addiction." | 8 | December 1, 2009 | 5 | 77 |
98,966 | Lutera | birth control | "I've been taking Lutera tablets for about a month now. I've never felt this bad. Everyday I feel nauseas, weak, headaches, heart palpitations and somewhat down. I've been a lot more sensitive with things that I would normally be able to handle without a hassle. I feel dizzy and weak most of the day and with two kids to care for, we all know that it doesn't matter if we are sick; we still have to be responsible and care for them. I am waiting on my doctor to call me back tmrw to see if it's best that I switch to a lighter dosage or to my previous birth control pills, to which I had no side effects with. Hopes this helps someone out there. God bless you!!!" | 1 | August 28, 2016 | 1 | 129 |
170,033 | Dihydroergotamine | migraine | "I get very frequent migraines, up to 15 per month. Have tried just about everything, including narcotics to control migraines. I am currently on Inderall daily as preventative (have tried many, many, other drugs as well). Am currently taking Maxalt and Treximet, but doctor suggested we try the nasal spray. I had a full blown migraine when I tried it, so results may be a little off. Migranal caused burning in the nose, and throat, nasal congestion. It also left a nasty taste in my mouth. Woke up the next day with the migraine still lingering." | 3 | July 31, 2009 | 6 | 96 |
189,407 | Oxycodone | pain | "Oxycontin, gave me my life back. I have taken literally every pain medicine combination known to man. This medicine is the one that has given me my ability to walk again without pain. My case was a very bad coal mining accident back in 2006. I have had five knee and leg surgeries, both shoulders reconstructed and my hips operated on three times. So I lived a very miserable life until I was put on this medicine by my family doctor. All the doctors at the pain clinic I was going to had me on medicines like Opana or Fentanyl and lots more." | 10 | July 11, 2012 | 73 | 103 |
136,095 | Relpax | migraine | "I have suffered with Migraines since childhood. Missed days of school and eventually days of work. I've been put on every medication doctors could think of and spent quite a bit of time in ER's due to chronic migraines. Finally, I switched doctors due to a move and was prescribed Relpax. This stuff is absolutely AMAZING! I prefer the 40mg dose and it takes care of my migraine within 20 minutes." | 10 | December 25, 2014 | 13 | 71 |
212,431 | Cinqair | asthma | "I started taking this drug in January of 2017. The first thing I noticed was that within two hours of the infusion, my sinus's felt completely clear. Within three months I got my sense of smell back which had been gone for 9 years. I'm getting ready to have my fourth infusion next week and am finally starting to feel better with my lungs. It's not a big improvement yet, but I'm starting to get encouraged. Even if my lungs don't see much better results, I believe the relief it gives with my sinus's is worth taking the drug. I will write back again in three more months to see how it is then." | 8 | April 11, 2017 | 23 | 114 |
90,407 | Docosanol | herpes simplex | "I'm shocked to read people say this stuff makes your cold sore disappear because I have tried it numerous times and every time my cold sore grows to be huge. Yesterday I drove to the pharmacy when I felt the tingling. I had a tiny blister and I proceeded to apply the abreva. I kept reapplying every 3 to 4 hours and it only seemed to get worse. Woke up in the morning and it was as if I hadn't used anything! The only thing I will say is that my cold sores last about 3-4 days with abreva (at least I think it's because of abreva). I do however need something better for my $21." | 2 | April 17, 2017 | 7 | 116 |
19,616 | Pregabalin | neuralgia | "I had occipital nerve damage with pressure in my inner ear. Pressure is gradually lowered enabling me to exert myself for about 4 hours but exhausted. I now take 225 mg twice daily and cannot miss one dose. Nothing else worked. I took up to 600 mg but found no difference in relief so I am on the 225 twice daily. This is one medication that does not mix well with alcohol. It induces a coma like state that lasts for 30 minutes and longer. I was drinking beer and only had 3 beers in 2 hours. Then BOOM goes the dynamite! But am aware of everything going around me but can't move or respond. When it's over, it's over and I am vertical again. So now I know why the ad states avoid alcohol!" | 8 | August 20, 2012 | 61 | 135 |
17,652 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I've been on the NuvaRing now for two years. As a birth control medicine and ease of use, I give it a 10, because I've had no pregnancies and just set a reminder on my phone. I'm giving it zero stars for my quality of life. It has caused dryness during sex so much that I've developed vaginal fissures and the dryness has made my sex life with my husband non-existent. I also have no libido to speak of when before it was healthy. I'm looking into getting the Paragard inserted because even if that gives me heavy periods at least I'd get my vagina back." | 3 | January 23, 2016 | 5 | 106 |
83,691 | Clomiphene | ovulation induction | "Hi, well I was on clomid for 5 month, I just find out I am pregnant ... It worked for me , we are just waiting for our app next Wednesday , two years ago I had a miscarriage " | 9 | December 11, 2015 | 25 | 40 |
181,537 | Prozac | depression | "I had slipped into a depression following some traumatic life events. The mornings were worse and often unbearable. I became suicidal. I was also agitated.
I was desperate and went to GP and prescribed fluoxetine 20mg. I have been taking them for six weeks and feel so much better. Mood has lifted and morning depression has stopped. Its saved my life. Side effects were a sore throat and cold symptoms which lasted four days. Yawning as well.
Best thing I ever did was admit I had a problem and take medicines." | 9 | January 27, 2014 | 119 | 91 |
186,866 | Neupro | restless legs syndrome | "Neupro patch is the BOMB!!!!! My RLS bothers me even during the day, but with Neupro slow release patch, no leg jitters. AWESOME!!!!! I just can't say enough about it. My provider has been giving me samples, so I have not had to pay as of yet, I just hope it isn't very expensive, would hate to not be able to continue use due to the out of pocket cost." | 10 | October 23, 2013 | 43 | 70 |
7,843 | Xanax | anxiety | "I have taken Xanax on and off for 18 years and I would say it has been a lifesaver for me. I have episodes of anxiety, nothing earth shattering, but debilitating non-the-less. Xanax has helped smooth those times over and make life manageable. This is a wonderful medicine!" | 10 | January 28, 2013 | 112 | 48 |
81,210 | Yaz | birth control | "Do not take this bc. The hormone in this pill has a bad habit of lowering testosterone in women. That may sound like a good thing, but if you are a woman with normal to low levels already, further lowering will cause low energy, low motivation, low sex drive, and feeling generally crappy. I took this for four days and slept 24 hours on the last day. I'm done with it. I hope I stopped soon enough, these effects can be permanent in some women. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone with having your testosterone levels checked first, if you even find a doctor that will." | 1 | January 24, 2017 | 1 | 106 |
88,960 | Vestura | birth control | "I have a history of mental illness, but have not been on medication for about a year and had no problems since then. After starting this medication, I started to have symptoms of depression and anxiety, irritability and mood swings. Hopefully I will be able to find a new form of birth control." | 1 | February 19, 2016 | 2 | 53 |
168,368 | Rizatriptan | migraine | "Maxalt relieves my migraine in 1 hour however it does make me sleepy. I love the fast dissolve feature. I will have to stop using it however due to the rising cost not covered by my insurance company. I am now hoping Imitrex will work as well." | 9 | March 25, 2009 | 12 | 47 |
139,450 | Armodafinil | narcolepsy | "I have been taking 250 mg of Nuvigil every morning for a year. I could not stay awake at all before starting this medication. After taking Nuvigil I felt much better. I have had a lot going on lately and stress does affect how this medication works for me. If my sleep pattern is disturbed (have to get up extra early or go to bed really late) it also has a huge impact on how this medication works for me. Overall this medicine has given my quality of life back. " | 8 | August 13, 2011 | 18 | 91 |
180,284 | Diclofenac | keratosis | "I had been to the dermatologist for treatment to my lower lip diagnosed as Actinic Keratosis. Initially, he sprayed it with Liquid nitrogen and prescribed Solaraze gel. I used this gel for about 2 months twice daily on the lip. I must mention that there absolutely no effect of this medication on my lip. A total waste of money if you don't have insurance as it can be quite expensive without it.
Then I was prescribed all sort of other creams which was nothing but a waste of money on moisturizers. Don't feel bad to question the dermatologist as to what the cream does and whether it will cure you. The most essential treatment for single or isolated AKs is cryotherapy - liquid nitrogen spray." | 3 | November 2, 2016 | 8 | 125 |
210,905 | Mirtazapine | depression | "So I'm a long term user, 13 years. Most of the reviews I'm guessing are short term. Well this is what you need to know before you start taking this, how it impacts you several years later.
In a word, negatively. My dose started off high (120) now 15. But I am now experiencing the side affects of what I call Mirtazapine abuse. I believe it has progressively slowed down the reproduction of Serotonin and Noradrenaline and caused numbness through my nervous system. I now feel little sensation in my body, struggle to maintain erection during sex as result but above all I find it hard to feel emotion and thus have passion for anything. I can't compose music well anymore without forcing myself. Take this drug only on a short term basis. Be safe." | 2 | January 27, 2016 | 45 | 135 |
200,125 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I'm 21 years old and feel like I'm 50 from smoking cigarettes so I just got in chantix. I'm on day 3 and this morning I smoked a cigarette only because it was there not because I was really craving one and it tastes TERRIBLE. Made me feel a bit nauseated, which is a good thing! My dreams are normal so far but I'm still only on half grams a day. Hopefully this chantix will stay working and I do not feel any of those side affects! Thank you chantix!" | 9 | July 8, 2015 | 7 | 90 |
32,383 | Lisinopril | high blood pressure | "My blood pressure has been around 165/93..it has been running this high even tho Im on hcz 25 mg 2x day and propanonol 25 mg 2xday. So my md put me on this med on top of the other 2 Ive been on it a few days..my mouth has been extremely dry..headache plus my bp was 86/53 this am...guess what its Saturday and it makes me itch" | 5 | May 21, 2016 | 13 | 67 |
229,216 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "I am 46 years old on blood pressure medicines and have been experiencing erections over the last couple of years that are not very firm and at times not hard at all. I took one Cialis 20MG and within 30 minutes I had an erection that was harder than I have had in years. Cialis lasted for over 36 hours as I was able to achieve a very hard erection many times. My wife was very happy and tired by the end of the weekend.... Amazing science!" | 10 | October 18, 2010 | 25 | 87 |
26,629 | Sprintec | birth control | "I'm on my third month now, and the side effects aren't too harsh. I have my mood swings like any girl, my sex-drive has increased greatly, so far has prevented pregnancy, and has cleared up my skin SO much! I used to get really bad cramps before I started Sprintec to the point where I'd throw up or start balling my eyes out, but now they're very slight cramps, or non-existent. My period has always been regular, and taking this pill hasn't changed that. No spotting at all while taking the active pills, and no yeast infections. The very first month that I began taking this pill I did get a bladder infection, but cranberry pills and a LOT of water cleared it up in less than two days. My breasts have gone from a 34B to a 34C. Overall I love it." | 9 | December 4, 2011 | 4 | 143 |
168,509 | Tranylcypromine | depression | "I have tried many medications for major depressive disorder, SSRIs, TCAs, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. All of which helped to some degree, but I was never quite functioning as well as I would have hoped.
Depression was ruining my life and I was becoming very discouraged and disappointed because I had tried so many medications and other treatments, suicide was a thought I had every hour of every day.
Now, every single day I am thankful I found Parnate. I get a little dizziness, some dry mouth, and some loud heartbeats, but that is an insignificant cost to pay to have the will to live back once again.
If you are struggling with depression after trying many treatments, please ask your doctor about an MAOI. Best of luck!" | 10 | July 31, 2016 | 34 | 130 |
18,701 | Cabergoline | hyperprolactinemia | "My prolaction levels are down now from 35000 to 330, my headache is going away day after day and also I have lost some weight. Also my sex drive is fabulous no joke from once every month before it into 40 times weekly. I feel normal again so I love it." | 10 | October 20, 2014 | 24 | 51 |
61,012 | Focalin | adhd | "I started taking this medication 1 month ago and have had absolutely no ill effects from it. My first worry was not being able to sleep once I heard the word "stimulant". Not an early riser I set my alarm clock to go off at 6AM just to take the pill! Now I am taking it much later and have absolutely no ill effects. Seem to have more energy, sleep better and starting to get some things accomplished instead of dabbling in two or three different things." | 10 | September 13, 2008 | 71 | 87 |
180,923 | Dienogest / estradiol | birth control | "After Triphasil was removed from the market several years ago, I struggled to find a pill that worked for me. I tried Trivora and Lo-Ovral but my libido completely left me, and I had horrible mood swings most of the month. Eventually, I got off the pill all together. After 3 years off the pill, I needed to get back on because of bad cramps, and my doctor suggested Natazia. It has been 5 months now, and I am thrilled with the results. The first 2 months, I did not have a real period, just some spotting, but now I seem to have leveled out into a predictable cycle. I have a few days of spotting 1 week before the inert pills, then I have a period that literally lasts only a day. No cramps, minimal breast tenderness, and I feel like myself." | 9 | March 25, 2011 | 17 | 143 |
155,274 | Metronidazole | bacterial vaginitis | "I was prescribed Metronidazole for BV, 500mg every 12 hours for 7 days. I have been treated with this medication previously for BV. The only con for me is the taste, but it is much worth getting rid of the infection. Just a bit of drowsiness throughout the day. Both times taking this medication the smell was gone by end of day 2. I feel so relieved to have my BV gone." | 10 | November 13, 2015 | 9 | 72 |
64,739 | Sertraline | panic disorde | "I'm rating it a 5 for now because I took it 10 years ago with no problems. I started on 25mg then. This time they started me on 50 so maybe it is the dose. I took it last night and I have had one continuous panic attack. Tremors. Insomnia. Sick to my stomach. A hot sensation that comes over my body. I'm a mess. Waiting on Dr to call me, so if I decide to stay on it I will leave another review. 10 years ago when I took it, it just made me emotionless but I was also going through a lot. I lost a bunch of weight with it too. However, I had 0 side effects." | 5 | September 23, 2015 | 10 | 119 |
56,474 | Humira | rheumatoid arthritis | "I have moderate to severe rheuamtoid and until I got on Humira I was unable to do much of anything. I was misdiagnosed for almost 2 years and since the first injection I've had great success. " | 9 | November 8, 2011 | 64 | 37 |
153,660 | Doxycycline | rosacea | "I suffer from moderate acne exacerbated by dermatillomania (skin picking). This product has been the most effective treatment I have used. Since I'm 52 that means I've tried almost every prescription or OTC product.
My skin has healed and have no further breakouts." | 10 | July 4, 2011 | 24 | 43 |
141,620 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "Incredible medicine. Took maybe 4-6 weeks to kick in though, but when it did, WOW. I was having a panic attack every morning and was relying on a benzodiazepine to live a normal life.
During the best of times, it has completely muted my anxiety. Sometimes I still get slightly anxious, but it's like the volume is turned way down. Have had maybe one "panic attack" (if I can even call it that, it was so mild) since it kicked in.
I'm happier, calmer, and more balanced. Only side effect was slightly disturbed sleep for 2 days when I started (and for a day or two after I increased the dose), and increased anxiety on the first day. I'm on 15mg and I couldn't be happier." | 10 | June 2, 2012 | 33 | 126 |
477 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I've been on the Depo shot for 6 Months. I had 3 shots so Far%u2026 the first shot was great Ive had no periods at all when I got my second shot. About 4 weeks after I started bleeding almost everyday but once I got my third shot it had stopped, I am not having any problems so far. But I Am constantly losing weight like when I started the shot I was 129lbs, I am now 114lbs how is this happening? I eat all the time." | 6 | February 24, 2014 | 19 | 87 |
26,349 | Sprintec | birth control | "I have been on this birth control for about 3 years now. I have the most regular periods, clear skin, don't get anxious that I might be pregnant, and haven't ever had any anxiety or depression (except for the first two months I was on it) I would say that since I started taking this birth control I do have a weak stomach and almost anything can make me throw up. I even have all the symptoms of morning sickness at times but it is very rare. I think this is a good birth control for someone looking for good protection and a simple easy pill." | 9 | October 16, 2015 | 8 | 106 |
56,927 | Ranitidine | gerd | "My experience with this medication has been great. Until today. This medication will make you test positive for amphetamines or methamphetamines. Today I went to take a blood test for a job. I FAILED for methamphetamines. I didn't get the job obviously. I found out about this by googling every medication I take, and ranitidine is known to cause false positives for methamphetamine. Users of this medication beware." | 10 | February 11, 2015 | 51 | 68 |
123,373 | Apri | birth control | "I was on Marvelon for 2 years, and then switched to Apri after losing my "student" status, and therefore needed a cheaper pill. I've been on it for 4 months, and although my periods are regular, the side effects are horrible. I have noticed frequent headaches, at least a 15 pound weight gain, and ZERO sex drive. I eat healthy and started exercising, not realizing why I was gaining and keeping all this weight. It's not going anywhere. The zero sex drive is NOT like me, and has affected my relationship. All of these side effects have been occurring since being on Apri. It may work for some people, but I'd gladly pay the extra for Marvelon in order to have these effects go away. " | 3 | July 27, 2011 | 2 | 126 |
29,884 | Oxazepam | insomnia | "I was prescribed this medicine for sleep-maintenance insomnia. When I first started taking it, I found that 15mg wasn't enough since I had bad anxiety related to the stress of not being able to sleep and I still woke up for long periods. I took 30 mg, which was effective but I felt dopey during the day and had a headache for a few hours when I woke up. After taking it for 2 weeks, I now can take 15 mg and get a pretty good sleep with no side effects." | 9 | August 13, 2012 | 59 | 91 |
90,754 | Chateal | birth control | "Everything seemed fine, except for being super moody and crying a lot. I've had gas bloating / vomiting twice, keeping me up all night, and that never used to happen. Also a decreased libido.
Honestly not having sex is better than this." | 3 | October 23, 2015 | 4 | 42 |
16,401 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I switched to this pill because I switched pharmacies and the new one didn't have my usual pills. After starting this my cramps became intense, my periods became so heavy and my libido decreased significantly but I haven't gotten pregnant while using it. So I would say it's very effective but the side effects are not cool" | 5 | February 9, 2016 | 4 | 57 |
13,455 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "It's been a blessing since being on adderall XR. I can think better and focus so I can succeed at a lot of things. Everyone with ADD should be on it." | 9 | September 29, 2015 | 38 | 31 |
69,372 | Buprenorphine | chronic pain | "Hello, I had posted on here a few months ago (scroll down to see it) but I had my dose upped and honestly I take a total of 600mcg a day, and they DO work! The first month was spotty but now at my higher dosage I feel great, I think its a good start at least for some of you, but it can get pricy. Look out for 75%-90% off coupons for any medicine. Just remember it is for chronic long term pain and the more you take it (as prescribed please!!! It is still addicting despite its dosage) you realize it does help, it does make you want to get out bed, and honestly it takes away my chronic pelvic pain better than anything except oxycodone 30 mg, but I cannot get those. I'm proud to be the first patient in my doctors office to be on this" | 9 | December 21, 2016 | 28 | 150 |
118,742 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "This pill ruined my life a few years ago and I wouldn't want anyone else to go through it. It was a nightmare from the beginning. I threw up constantly (while still gaining a ridiculous amount of weight very quickly). I went from having clear, clean skin to it looking like I had a disease. It took over a year after stopping the pill for my face to clear up. I became paranoid and depressed while having violent and unpredictable mood swings. I cried every single day. I eventually had to drop out of school because I couldn't control my moods. Horrible pill pushed by a horrible doctor." | 1 | August 29, 2017 | 4 | 108 |
136,365 | Mirvaso | rosacea | "I love this medication, it works perfectly for me. I apply a small amount only to the affected area and it clears up the redness on my cheeks. It also makes the heat go away. The redness clears up all day, which is what I need it to do. I haven't had a flare up for awhile, but it's back now and I will make sure I have plenty of Mirvaso on hand. I also have a coupon I found online that I'm hoping will help with the cost." | 10 | January 30, 2016 | 20 | 89 |
203,613 | Zyban | smoking cessation | "i took zyban 5 yrs ago after less then 2 weeks cigs tasted like sh//////t then went for 5 weeks without the ever touching a gig then the misses left me so i started again i was smoking so heavy that now i find it hard to breath
i did try champix bit it did nothing for me no urge to stop what so ever im now back on zyban and as i aint got a missus thats less stress for me to worry about
im only on day 4 now it took about 10 days last time b4 i hated the taste of a cig and was butting them out half way through so im guessing 14 days that is my quit time hopefully they will like sh////t b4 then i need to give up so bad
my lung has collapsed 3 times still smoking at 60
as for side effects i had none" | 10 | June 10, 2016 | 19 | 155 |
125,908 | Viibryd | depression | "I have been taking 20 mg of Viibryrd for 5 months. I titrated up very slowly and found that 30mg cause restless leg so I went back down to 20mg. The side effects, like day time sleepiness and gastrointestinal annoyances must be worked through. They pass. My anxious depression has lifted and I feel better that I have felt in years. In conjunction with the meds, I have continued to do depth psychology and psycho-spritual work which I think have also contributed to how well I feel. People notice how bright I appear. I am doing better than ever at work and still have energy to run my household. Recently, I was even able to return to the gym. The only side effect I notice is gas and loose stools, a bit of bloat in the gut." | 9 | June 13, 2015 | 33 | 137 |
210,336 | Linzess | irritable bowel syndrome | "Linzess worked perfectly. I did not have the cramping like I did using laxatives. However, I had rapid weight gain...10 pound gain in just over a week. I stopped taking it and weight started going down, started taking it again and the weight went back up. I already fight my weight so I will not be able to use it. I hate that cause it really worked great." | 7 | May 28, 2015 | 22 | 68 |
123,949 | Skyla | birth control | "Im only 17, and I absolutely love my Skyla IUD. I chose the IUD because it has almost no side effects, no required maintenance, and lasts 3 years. Insertion was pretty uncomfortable but very quick, didnt get light headed or anything and the cramps came immediately afterwards, they felt like my usual pretty bad menstrual cramps but it also feels like something is in there, its a different kind of cramp. After insertion I had light bleeding, then brownish discharge, then for the next 3ish months I bled just like a light period. After that bleeding stage, I still haven't gotten another period, absolutely no other symptoms. I seriously forget I have it, have had unprotected sex since and am still not pregnant lol. I really recommend it!" | 10 | August 11, 2016 | 5 | 128 |
168,114 | Rizatriptan | migraine | "For me Maxalt is a miracle drug. I have tried almost everything OTC, and nothing worked. Excedrin worked for awhile, then after a few weeks, it stopped working. I can always count on Maxalt to get rid of my migraines. I usually feel relief within an hour of taking it. That being said ,this drug is very expensive. Even with insurance and taking the generic version, I am still out of pocket about $50 a box, and they only give you 12 pills. Sometimes I have 3 or 4 migraines in a week, so this can get really expensive. It works wonders for me though, so unfortunately it's a necessary expense." | 9 | June 22, 2017 | 4 | 111 |
212,031 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "I have been on Lamictal (lamotrigine is the generic I take) for 5 years and I take 400mg a day for bipolar 2. It has changed my life. I rarely even take naps anymore and before Lamictal I would stay in bed. The trick to any medication is to take it the same time everyday. It took less than a week for my husband and I to notice a significant change in my personality. I have accepted that I will be on this for the rest of my life and that's fine because LAMICTAL GAVE ME MY LIFE BACK!!!" | 10 | June 13, 2015 | 39 | 99 |
134,381 | Prednisone | asthma | "I have asthma and usually twice a year I have to take prednisone. About two years ago I was in the E.R and they gave me a 10mg shot of Decadron. Well both arms went numb. Now every time I take a steroid either shot or by mouth my left arm will go numb. I am going to my allergist tomorrow and do a drug challenge for prednisone. Wish me well! I will let you know what happens." | 8 | November 14, 2011 | 33 | 78 |
68,179 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "Hey everyone. Taking this pill saved my life. Im 18 and just started college, i had sex with condoms but it was my first time and I heard a pop (=didn't know what it was). I felt like being pregnant would be so unfair, especially since we did use contraceptives. My boobs hurt a lot thoughout the process, i had severe back pain, i was tired, really moody, and freaking out for 3 weeks because i thought i was pregnant. I got my period 2 days early, thought it was implantation bleeding, but took 4 tests and they all said negative. I'm telling you this messes up your hormones big time. your period is not gonna be the same most probably, and that's normal. Just relax guys, this works. stress makes it worse!!!!! and it could push back your period!!" | 10 | September 15, 2015 | 4 | 140 |
190,495 | Butorphanol | pain | "I hace severe migraines and trigenimal neuralgia. When I am in pain, there is nothing that has ever helped other than demerol in a shot form. I was prescribed Stadol to try bc for some reason they call demerol a dirty drug and wont hardly prescribe it. (Aren't all pain drugs dirty?) but i used stadol the first time and it didnt take all of the pain away, but made me extremely irritable & grouchy. My mood was fine & normal before that. I had to use again later that month. Same thing, doesn't take all the pain away & extreme irritability, grouchy, horrible mood. When it leaves my system, I am back to normal. Am I the only one it does that to? I cant take morphines or triptans. Not sure wht to do now." | 7 | June 17, 2016 | 10 | 136 |
71,393 | Levora | birth control | "I have been on Levora for around 4 years and have never had negative side effects. Levora did not make me gain any weight, or cause mood swings.
One great thing is that Levora has lightened and shorted my period time. I now only have a light period for 3-4 days.
I love this birth control!
My only complaint is the price." | 10 | June 17, 2012 | 7 | 62 |
45,387 | Fluoxetine | anxiety and stress | "Prozac helped a lot with my depression and anxiety. It helped me be more calm... The only things I don't really like is the loss of appetite and recently I have been drowsy. I sometimes feel jittery. I've been taking it for less than a month but have seen a difference." | 9 | June 2, 2015 | 102 | 51 |
203,154 | Fentanyl Transdermal System | chronic pain | "I am a university-affiliated clinical pharmacist who oversees the healthcare of several elderly patients - some of whom suffer from severe chronic pain resulting from a variety of clinical conditions. In my experience, transdermal fentanyl patches only occassionaly provide satisfactory pain relief over the full 72 hr period - assuming the dose has been properly titrated. I have seen the best results by using multiple, lower-dose patches. For example, if a patient requires a 75 mcg patch, better results are obtained by using 3 x 25 mcg patches - with patch #2 added on day 2 and patch #3 added on day 3 (and with each patch being left in place for a full 72 hrs). This gives better control + fewer side effects." | 7 | September 1, 2012 | 107 | 124 |
100,390 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "This was the first birth control pill I went on, and I wish I never stopped. I've been on like 4-5 other types but this one has been the best so far from my experience. The only downside was gaining 5 pounds, but it wasn't noticeable at all. If my current pill doesn't work out, I will be requested a prescription for Desogen again." | 8 | December 23, 2014 | 9 | 64 |
203,078 | Gildess Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I have been on several different kinds of birth control. Pills, nuva ring, implanon, spermicides, condoms. All the hormones were too much for my body to handle, eventually I had to quit trying. I had my implanon removed after a year and a half of nonstop bleeding and suffering from severe vertigo and headaches, and depression. So I went to my doctor and expressed my concerns. She prescribed this to me and I was SO reluctant to take them. I honestly expected the worst. The first month was rough, not going to lie... My body was adjusting. I was dizzy and nauseous, a lot. But then.. It all stopped. My body regulated and I couldn't be happier with this choice! My period is on time every month and it is SUPER light the whole time. It's amazing." | 9 | March 23, 2015 | 7 | 137 |
122,991 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel | endometriosis | "I was on this birth control pill for four years. It shortened my period from 18 days to 7, stopped my cramps completely. I did not gain any weight, or have any other symptoms. When I stopped taking it within one month I gained 20 pounds, got acne, and my cramps are worse than before. My period was back up to 10 days after one month." | 10 | July 7, 2011 | 5 | 66 |
19,300 | Pregabalin | pain | "I've been on 75 mg twice a day for three months which took the edge off my sciatica but did little for lower back pain. A week ago my dosage increased to 150mg twice a day and my back pain is good and sciatica is gone. Additionally my general anxiety is eased. There's no worsening of my depression symptoms (I manage depression/anxiety with efexor). Aside from mild sedation I've had a great result from lyrica so far. Hope it continues working this well! :)" | 8 | May 28, 2016 | 57 | 84 |
108,036 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "I love the patch!!!! I have used it for 6 years and no problems. I use it 3 weeks on with 1 week off. I never had any side effects like being itchy or red marks. The only issue I've had is when I go to the beach the salt water wears off the stickiness but I always bring an extra one due to knowing that happens. I've never had a problem getting pregnant from using it. I think it's great I've never gotten pregnant while on the patch but once I took it off it took me about two months to get pregnant. I love it and will continue using it." | 10 | March 14, 2016 | 9 | 112 |
161,619 | Econazole | tinea pedis | "Similar to the other review. I had tried several other over the counter medicines, but it wasn't until my doctor perscribed me footcream with econozole nitrate that my athlete's foot cleared up. I Highly recommend a creme with econozole nitrate to get rid of stubborn athlete's foot." | 10 | December 12, 2011 | 21 | 47 |
141,530 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I've been taking Lexapro for 2 months now for depression and panic attacks, which seem to come from nowhere (and I've never truly understood how scary a panic attack could be until that moment). It has helped me tremendously! Suddenly this last week the side effects which had seemed to taper, have returned. I have the addition of a headache (which I did not have in the beginning) and irritability. I'm also noticeably more tired than I was before. I am now taking the Lexapro in the evening instead of in the morning to help with sleep - but am curious if it is normal to have the side effects go in waves? It seemed as if they were mostly gone except for the lethargy, now they are increasing." | 9 | September 23, 2013 | 52 | 129 |
65,568 | Propranolol | anxiety | "After years and yrs of chronic anxiety having tried citalopram & diazepam and still I was having major bad all day long anxiety I finally give in to the propranolol (I was on this years ago but I didn't like it) all I can say is its absolutely amazing....I'm only needing between 10 & 20mg a day and honestly it's a life saver. I am the women who couldn't even take her kids to school without someone being with me and now I'm off and I don't panic about every situation anymore!! Try it...it's fab xx" | 10 | June 20, 2017 | 76 | 96 |
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