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86,078 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "My father died of colon cancer. Even so, last colonoscopy I told the doctor that it would be my last, since I would never, ever do the prep again, which then was the golitely, which can only be described as drinking a stranger's hocked luggies. He promised me that by the time of my next one, there would be something better. I fell for it. This was not better and I could not finish it. I left about 1/4 of the mixture. I knew that if I took another sip, it was all coming up and I would have downed yesterday's bottle for nothing. Right now I am waiting for the 3/4 dose to kick in. Will never do this again. Ever." | 1 | September 28, 2015 | 13 | 122 |
65,848 | Propranolol | anxiety | "I have had an anxiety disorder and panic attacks for about 35 years. Prior to the medication the best medications were the benzodiazapines but I have a high tolerance to them now. This has been very helpful- no pounding heart, no head ache, no feelings of dizziness and that I am going crazy. Not sure yet if this medication is causing weight gain-too early for me to tell. I do have a little insomnia but overall I feel 100% better." | 10 | December 7, 2015 | 21 | 80 |
93,010 | Vortioxetine | depression | "Started this almost 3 weeks ago, no side affects except dry/flaky skin on hands , now week 3 nauseous 24/7 and headache 24/7, nothing is taking the headache away not imatrex (RX headache reliever) not excedrin NOTHING. I can't even eat , I feel like it's going to just come right back up. It's like it built up in my system for weeks and now my body is rejecting it. It made me feel better emotionally but physically I can't take it, I just want to stay in bed cause I feel like crap... I know it's the med cause it started on the exact day I started the 3 rd sample bottle. I'm stopping it. I haven't had a headache like this in years or been nauseous." | 1 | September 19, 2016 | 48 | 128 |
229,845 | Fycompa | epilepsy | "My daughter has had refractory epilepsy for 20yrs. She tried this drug in addition to the Vimpat and Topamax she is already taking. Huge mistake! Week 2 she became catatonic, delusional, and terrified. Her dad ,brother and I helped her through it. Called her neurologist and stopped the drug immediately. We are on day one without the Fycompa, our morning was consumed with a psychotic episode but after an hr and a half she came around. Lucky for her she doesn't remember much if anything of these events. I highly recommend you do your research before considering this drug. In my opinion it shouldn't be on the market." | 1 | March 16, 2016 | 19 | 108 |
116,396 | Adalimumab | rheumatoid arthritis | "Humira was my first medicine to try for recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. Had to stop after the 2nd injection due to nausea, lethargy, my teeth hurt and had 3/4 migraines a week. Trying a new medicine now and hope to see results. Humira has a discount program that you only pay $5 for. Ask your doc about it!" | 2 | May 15, 2014 | 62 | 58 |
67,992 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "Well this is the second time I have had to take it. I am not making this a routine but accidents do happen. The last time was several months ago. I use to be on the IUD but I continued to have problems with it. I have tried several pills as well but to no avail , my body does not handle them well either. I am considering sterilization but my husband said he would do it. So this is why I have had this experience. One thing I noticed is Plan B has worked for me. I have mood changes similar to PMS for a few days. After about a week (7 days) I begin spotting and start my period. I am thankful but it does work a week after you ended your last period. I can only blame myself. Plan B has worked for me." | 9 | April 25, 2016 | 1 | 147 |
224,572 | Levothyroxine | underactive thyroid | "Just diagnosed, my TSH has been in the 20s-30s, my T3 and T4 are at the low low range. Doctor says I have subclinical hypothyroidism. I refused the medicine for a month, lost 15 pounds, ate healthy, exercised, quit smoking, and was perfect. Unfortunately, TSH did NOT change. Started the medicine -- felt euphoric first few days. Around day 5... I felt like something was "coming back". A feeling that I lost 11 years ago when I was 18yrs old (something I gave up trying to fix when I was 20yrs old). I'm excited by the possibility that perhaps it was my thyroid and I can treat it now. Eager to see how I feel in a couple months! I think I need more than 75mcg. I have no side effects at all." | 7 | December 18, 2013 | 96 | 133 |
157,122 | Differin | acne | "After benzoyl peroxide made my skin worse, I was prescribed differin cream 0.1%. Results were slow at first but with maintaining a good skincare routine and healthy diet my skin showed huge improvements after about 2-3 months of use. Little side effects, some dryness but as to be expected with any acne product and easily resolved with moisturiser. Felt a lot less harsh on my skin than benzoyl peroxide. I am left with some spots and scarring but the effects have been overall brilliant. Would reccommend sticking with it for a few months to see best results!" | 8 | January 26, 2017 | 17 | 97 |
34,666 | Minocycline | acne | "Solodyn cleared up my ACNE within just a few days, minimal side effects. Cleared up my acne and made my skin actually STAY clear, I haven't had any acne for about a month" | 10 | October 26, 2016 | 9 | 33 |
57,312 | Oxymorphone | pain | "Male, mid 30's, 2 herniated lumbar discs, 3 pinched nerves, bone spur, stenosis.. I have been on pain meds for the last 10 years, and Opana is by far the most effective paid med I've ever tried and believe me I've been on everything.. Most recently I was on OxyContin 20mg 1x a day and Oxycodone IR 20mg 5x a day.. The problem with Oxycodone is that it has a very low half life of 3-4 hours and is very addictive because of the short duration of action you find yourself "chasing the pain".. I suggested Opana to my PM doctor as I heard good things about it, best pain relief I've had in years! I take Opana ER 40mg 2x a day and Opana IR 10mg 2x a day PRN for breakthrough pain.. This med is a wonder drug for those in 24/7 chronic pain!" | 10 | March 20, 2015 | 65 | 146 |
140,615 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "IF YOURE READING REVIEWS RIGHT NOW, DEBATING TRYING THIS, DO IT RIGHT NOW. I was so anxious to try this, I thought I was gonna be a zombie. Its only my first day taking it and I just want to let you know the side effects are very doable. Slight nausea, slight headaches, a little confusion, a little more alert. Honestly, if I wasn't paying attention to them I wouldn't even probably notice I'm having side effects....(I'm sensitive to medications by the way) I say give this a shot, I know new medications can be scary but you never know, it can be your miracle drug." | 10 | January 25, 2017 | 27 | 106 |
16,459 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "This pill changed my life! I suffered from such bad cramps before that I would be throwing up nonstop for hours. I now barely have to take advil when I get my period, my periods only last 4 days too. I do not break out, no mood swings also! I did gain a slight amount of weight but nothing too big. Love it! Going on year 2 now of being on LoLo!" | 10 | January 7, 2016 | 9 | 72 |
114,563 | Pimecrolimus | eczema | "I've suffered from eczema since childhood and Elidel completely eradicated the severe eczema lesions behind my knees. While I still have a few spots that pop up during the winter, Elidel keeps it controlled. Very effective cream, just very pricey." | 9 | November 20, 2012 | 25 | 40 |
194,539 | Atorvastatin | high cholesterol | "43 year old male been on 20mg lipitor for 3 months, alot of side effects for first month mainly muscle spasms and uneasy stomach. Cholesterol went from 240 to 120, cut dose in half, and no more side effects." | 10 | November 19, 2009 | 146 | 39 |
71,121 | Viberzi | irritable bowel syndrome | "I have suffered from severe IBS-D for the past 5 years. I was continuing to get worse, it seemed like I tried everything and I still had more bad days than good. I had cut out gluten, all dairy, coffee, pretty much every possible trigger I cut out of my diet. I was on Levsin three times daily and I also still had to take Immodium in between. I could take three Immodium and it still would not stop my diarrhea. It would last for an entire day even after taking medication. I was at my wits end. My doctor had me try Viberzi at the end of December. She put me on 75 mg twice daily. So far it has been fantastic! I am much improved. I went two weeks straight without an episode of diarrhea and it has been years since I've gone that long!" | 9 | February 1, 2017 | 17 | 147 |
1,121 | Sumatriptan | migraine | "This review is for the injectable form of Imitrex (sumatriptan) only. For anyone that has tried the pill or nasal spray forms and found them ineffective, please try the injections. They work wonders and act fast. I've tried the other types and they actually seemed to make me more nauseous and (especially the nasal spray). I keep one in my purse at all times so that I can get relief anytime a migraine hits. The pain is not bad as the needle is very small and thin. You don't have to jab yourself, just press against your skin and push a button. The pain of migraine is much worse! I've found the most comfortable injection site to be the bit of fat at the top of my buttox. I use the 6mg injections but I'm pretty sure there is also a lower dose." | 9 | October 27, 2017 | 0 | 143 |
80,411 | Aleve | osteoarthritis | "My hip and shoulder have hurt for years and I have always taken Bayer aspirin and I tried Aleve arthritis gelcap. To my surprise the pain in my hip and shoulder went away for 8 hours. The only thing I don't know is how long I could take the stuff, the bottle said do not take for longer than 10 days. The warning label about it could cause stroke or heart attack did raise questions." | 9 | June 12, 2010 | 124 | 75 |
196,266 | Fluvoxamine | anxiety and stress | "My psychiatrist prescribed me Luvox 100mg that I've been on for close to 2 months to help me deal with symptoms of stress and social anxiety. I would say the medication works but the side effects aren't worth me continuing it so I'm going to see about something else that is proven to have less side effects. Some of the side effects I was experiencing were difficulty staying asleep and waking up with night sweats, dry mouth, and sore throat. I think Zoloft worked better for me." | 6 | December 21, 2013 | 36 | 87 |
194,806 | Levetiracetam | epilepsy | "I had my first episode when I was 12 months. The side effects I get are decrease in appetite, forget minor things, & headaches. They couldn't tell what was wrong with me at that time. At the age of 12 years old I had my 2nd episode in my sleep. I found myself crawling to my parents room because I couldn't walk or talk correctly. When I went to the hospital they diagnosed me with epilepsy. What causes my seizures is an enlarge blood vessel on the right side of my brain. I started off with 750mg of Levetiracetam. I only had episodes when I missed 1-3 days of my medicine. Now I will be 19 years old in April & I am now taking 500mg of Levetiracetam. They're lowering the doses as I get older." | 7 | December 20, 2016 | 3 | 136 |
166,546 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "This morning I read reviews about Liletta in a last minute approach to prepare myself for it getting placed today. It was inserted about 2 hours ago and thus far the worst part was the 45 minute wait before I was seen. The procedure itself was very quick and only mildly uncomfortable, it took about 5 minutes total. I'm on the last days of my first period since giving birth to my son 7 weeks ago. I'm not positive if either of those things are factors in the ease of the procedure for me, but it was basically a breeze. I've had some light cramping and back pain, but I'd much rather have that once than to take a pill every day." | 8 | September 28, 2016 | 3 | 122 |
174,975 | Sanctura XR | interstitial cystitis | "I have had interstitial cystitis my entire life. I had very painful periods and always felt uncomfortable. I started this wonderful medicine and the pain has stopped. I don't hurt anymore. Take as soon as you wake up 1 hour before you eat! Works best this way!" | 10 | July 28, 2010 | 39 | 47 |
143,190 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Nexplanon had me very optimistic and hopeful at first. NOPE! Not anymore. I've been bleeding heavily for about a month straight and I've been spotting since the first week I got it ! Do NOT get nexplanon. It made my anxiety so so so much worse ( so bad I was hospitalized for it). I'm getting it out next month and I can't wait to feel like myself again!" | 1 | April 11, 2017 | 5 | 69 |
86,193 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "This had to be the worst experience I have ever had in my life.
I was scheduled for a colonoscopy that had to be cancelled.
I started the prep at 5 PM, as instructed. The 2nd prep was to start at 8 PM. I became violently ill. Projectile vomit, like in the Exorcist. I could not keep it down. I call the GI that was on call, who happened to be the one that was going to do my procedure, and he told me that it was "normal" and not to worry. Normal?
If you can, I strongly suggest you steer clear of this product." | 1 | May 5, 2015 | 14 | 105 |
105,349 | Afrezza | diabetes, type 2 | "Started on Afrezza 11/15 with an A1C of 7.6! First was one 4 unite 3X's a Day Before Meals! Then Moved 8 Unit 2X's & 12 Unit 1X a Day ALL Before Meals! On 3/16/17 My A1C # drop to 7.2! I then Started the New Titration Pack that allows Inhaling Afrezza Before & After each Meal or Up to 6X's a Day! After Just the First 11Days My A1C # DROP to 6.9! Today, Now 21 Days I Have Been on the New 180 Units Monthly Titration Pack Taking Before & After each Meal My A1C is NOW 6.8 & Dropping with NO SIDE EFFECTS! I Love Life Changing Afrezza Titration Pack! " | 10 | April 6, 2017 | 16 | 114 |
11,022 | Terbinafine | onychomycosis, toenail | "Hideous fungus under all 10 toenails since age 12, I'm 52 now. My life is changed, since in adolescence and even until today, I have hidden my toes and suffered ridicule and embarrassing questions. Been taking the drug for 4 mths as I write this. It's a miracle. Big toenails have cleared beautifully to 50% and all other 8 nails are at 90% or better. Taste impacted minimally(temporary). Liver function normal. Just do it." | 10 | July 2, 2008 | 151 | 74 |
38,866 | Esomeprazole | nsaid-induced gastric ulce | "I have been having do really bad heartburn and was so excited to get the new nexium clear minis to try out ! I have been using them for 7 days and already so a huge difference!! I'm not waking up all night to heartburn!" | 10 | May 17, 2017 | 2 | 45 |
68,418 | Nalbuphine | pain | "I have chronic cervical stenosis & degenerative joint disease.
All the opiates (Vicodin, Percocet, etc.) make me dizzy with unfavorable reactions.
I have been on Nubain for over 2 years & never had to increase the dose.
I can now be fully productive at work, it does not make me dizzy & has has no addictive feelings." | 10 | October 27, 2012 | 21 | 57 |
209,725 | Lupron Depot | uterine fibroids | "I've been on Lupron since March 2015. Just had my 2nd shot. I have to tell you it's taken 100% of my nagging back pain and cramps away. I even lost 12 pounds the first shot. It started to wear out towards the end so I took the shot 2 weeks early. I had surgery May 12th to remove a huge polyp and 2 fibroid tumors - all benign. I'm having hot flashes and some headaches, some joint pain and that's about it. These symptoms are worth the trade from previous symptoms. I only hope my doctor gives me a hysterectomy soon. She feels Lupron will shrink the fibroids outside my uterus. I'm almost 50 so she says I should hold off on the hysterectomy. I want all this done with. Good luck to all of you." | 10 | May 15, 2015 | 63 | 137 |
13,621 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | atigue | "Used to treat both my extreme fatigue and my treatment-resistant bipolar depression, this medicine has changed my life. Without it, my other meds in my cocktail made it impossible for me to do much besides sleep all day, made my concentration nonexistant during manic and mixed states, and my depressions were darker and longer-lasting. I was also unable to work. With my other medications, I now lead a normal life, can read, write, and otherwise concentrate on whatever I need or want to do, don't stay in bed all day, have energy, rarely am depressed, and contrary to some doctor's lectures, using this medication has not caused manic or mixed states. Indeed, I have not experienced a single manic, mixed, or hypomanic state in years." | 10 | May 23, 2012 | 71 | 125 |
69,564 | Buprenorphine | pain | "I have had pain from 2 ruptured discs and spondylolesthesis for the past 9 years. I used to be very athletic (running, lifting weights, yoga, biking, etc.) and I had to give all of that up. That would be have been ok if it had relieved the pain, but it didn't. I've spent the last 9 years on Hydrocodone, Tramadol, Flexeril, and others. I had given up on having any quality of life. That was until I found Butrans. I have been on it for about a month, and for the first time in as long as I can remember, my back does not hurt. I am sleeping through the night. I do not feel drugged out (like Vicodin) and have no side effects. Not one. This medicine is a miracle." | 10 | September 7, 2011 | 190 | 131 |
129,171 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "My son and daughter are 18 months apart so BC was needed. I wanted a BC that I didn't have to worry about daily so Mirena seemed like the perfect choice...especially since all my friends raved about it. It's horrible! I got it inserted February 2015 during my 6wks follow-up after my son was born. I bled everyday until May. I have to wear a liner everyday now b/c I never know when I'll bleed (heavy or lite)...my poor husband! My hair is thinning. I get headaches like everyday, along with cramping. This shit is awful. I'm getting it removed next month...I wish there was an appointment available SOOO much sooner though!" | 2 | October 9, 2015 | 3 | 112 |
230,395 | Meloxicam | inflammatory conditions | "Injury in my letf glut = sciatica. Pain strikes without warning & literally makes me gasp & grab onto something. Then it's a constant throbbing / sharp pain shooting from butt to little toe. GOOD: 15mg at bedtime; 3 days = NO pain. No pain getting out of bed, no cringing at a flight of stairs, no having to sit in Epsom salt baths until I'm a prune - NO pain. BAD: I had never been constipated. Never. Until Mobic. I needed softeners, fibre & finally laxative = limited success. UGLY: real 10lb weight gain. Miserable/ want to faint 1000 calories a day for 3 weeks = 1 lb loss. 2 weeks off Mobic = all weight off but pain is back. 600mg ibuprofen = useless. So my choice is fat or in pain. Harder decision than you think. Maybe Tramadol?" | 5 | October 17, 2015 | 45 | 141 |
78,265 | Phenylephrine / pyrilamine | sinusitis | "I was having all the conditions above, and was miserable for 3 days. I remembered a sample of this medication. I took one and was amazed when I awoke the next day with no symptoms at all. I was so amazed, I called my doctor to see if I could get a prescription for it. She saw me and gave me the prescription for it. It is a Blessing for me as long as I take it twice a day. God Bless!" | 10 | February 15, 2015 | 1 | 82 |
31,450 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I'm currently laying in bed with a bag of corn between my legs praying I can catch my train on time. The burning and itching is so freaking intense I wish I could take my vag off and wash it in my sink. My YI was pretty mild, but I couldn't get the ovule very far up my vagina. This burning itch is so much worse than my initial infection. Hopefully it goes away soon." | 2 | April 29, 2016 | 6 | 75 |
1,476 | Ultram ODT | chronic pain | "I use ultram/Tramadol 50 mg for breakthrough pain usually. Normally in that capacity they work okay. Prefer them to having to use a second opioid that makes me drowsy or more constipated. Right now it has become my only pain med, and taking max dose of 150/8 hrs is a joke. If you have real pain long term I find a common opinion among chronic pain sufferers that this is true." | 5 | April 7, 2016 | 27 | 71 |
92,036 | Lyrica | neuropathic pain | "Works pretty well for nerve pain and numbness. I have degenerative disc disease along with several other cervical and spinal issues. I started at higher dose that had too many side effects but when my dosage was lowered I had a lot of relief." | 7 | August 6, 2013 | 97 | 44 |
156,009 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "38 male, Diabetic for 18 years ,high blood p and cholesterol. I workout 6 times a week and I'm in excellent shape but I gues my diabetes now is affecting my health especially down there.... My endocrinologist give a prescription for cialis 10 mg. and all I can say is OMG. Really good medication!!" | 10 | March 15, 2016 | 35 | 54 |
63,787 | Bromocriptine | hyperprolactinemia | "I've been taking bromocriptine since I was 18 I'm now 38. It has successfully reduced the size of my tumor and lowered my prolactin levels to a normal range. Any attempt to reduce or stop taking it causes the tumor to increase in size and as a result my prolactin rises. I have Raynauds and yes I would agree bromocriptine does make it slightly worse but it's manageable. I've had nausea but only if I've taken my dose on an empty stomach which I've learned to avoid. Overall I'm happy with this medication and have no issues taking it daily and experience only a few of the side effects none of which would make me stop taking it." | 8 | January 12, 2013 | 18 | 118 |
169,615 | Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine | headache | "I have had headaches since I was 13. I wake up with a headache and go to bed with a headache. I have been taking Fiorinal for approximately 25 years. It not only works on my migraines but also tension headaches. My doctor is very hesitant about prescribing this medication for fear of addiction but I know how to control how often and how much I take. I've tried many other prescription and over the counter medicines and Fiorinal is the only medicine that will get rid of my headaches with no side effects so I can function. It's very effective and should never be taken off the market or classified as a controlled substance." | 10 | September 22, 2014 | 31 | 115 |
46,100 | Repatha | high cholesterol | "I have had major cholesterol problems my entire life and over 30 years ago had quadruple bypass. I have been on every medication known to doctors and had minimal benefit from statins. I have been on Repatha for over 2 years and can confirm that it is a wonder drug for me with no side effects. I only hope that the pricing will get reasonable and our insurance will start to cover this amazing drug that really works." | 10 | October 23, 2017 | 5 | 78 |
165,173 | Phentermine / topiramate | weight loss | "When I initially starting taking the med I lost 7lbs in 9 days. My hopes were high for this medicine. But then...my milligram number was bumped up and that's when all hell broke loose. I had multiple panic attacks while driving. My memory was shot. I couldn't concentrate or even form a decent thought. Please weigh all options before starting this medication." | 1 | June 25, 2015 | 32 | 62 |
139,673 | Nora-Be | birth control | "After having a baby I needed to go on a birth control that was safe to take while breast-feeding. I also, needed something that was estrogen free due to my history with cyst in my breast and could be less likely to cause cyst and cancer. So, my OB recommended this and said its the only safe BC pill to take while breast-feeding. As soon as I started taking it I started bleeding, around 10 days. So far, after a few months the only down fall seemed to be 2 possible periods per month and sometimes it the bleeding could be lengthy, however, I dealt with it and stayed on the pill. Next thing ) I started breaking out in what looked like hives on my neck, chin and face. It was really bad for a month!! I went to Dermo and told to stop taking immediately!!" | 2 | August 7, 2017 | 4 | 147 |
166,002 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Had unprotected sex during my most fertile time and I know for a fact It was around the time I was ovulating, my periods have always been regular and I can tell by my symptoms..and I keep track on my fertility app. so since I am not on birth control, I took plan b the next day about 14 hours after sex. Didn't experience too bad of symptoms,just my usual PMS symptoms. my boobs were pretty sore and swollen, slight nausea, and mood swings, biggest side effect I got was fatigue. Also this pill made my cervical mucus thicker. I had no spotting. These symptoms lasted for the full 2 weeks until my period came which it came on time just 1 day early. my period was a lot heavier than usual and had pretty bad cramping, but this pill worked!" | 10 | February 4, 2017 | 7 | 141 |
223,645 | Epiduo Forte | acne | "I'm a little over a month using this cream to help clear mild acne. The first few weeks were horrible. Face would sting especially around mouth & corner of eyes. Skin was peeling & super dry, with dry patches appearing during the day. I use it every night & if needed would take a night off. However I stopped feeling them around week 3. My routine is: exfoliate face w/ philosophy exfoliating wash, followed with cleanse with their face wash. I apply a vitamin c serum (trueskin is the brand) leave to air dry for 2 mins then I use CeraVe daily moisturizer applying a generous amount. Wait 5mins then apply one pump epiduo forte gel on cheeks/chin. My skin looks drastically clearer. Still get break outs around cycle but they don't last long at all" | 8 | December 4, 2017 | 0 | 136 |
22,035 | Infliximab | crohn's disease, maintenance | "I am a 28 year old male and was diagnosed with Crohn's 6 years ago. I had a flare up with an abdominal aneurysm and lost approx 90 lbs. I was put on Remicade and it has saved my life. I have been on it every 8 weeks for about 4 years and have regained a healthy weight and my symptoms are at an all time low. My only complaints are that getting the treatment is time consuming and the cost is obscene if you don't have good insurance. However, despite all that, it truly has saved my life and I couldn't be happier with the actual results of the medication." | 10 | May 24, 2009 | 43 | 111 |
111,252 | Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir | hepatitis c | "6 days into 8 weeks. So far, no side effects. Nothing worse then what I've been experiencing for the past few years without treatment. Fatigue, moody, I had no appetite=no energy. The fact that I can actually eat breakfast...is wonderful to me. My family has been concerned about my poor appetite for the past 5 years. I actually have a more positive outlook on the future. Now that this journey has begun ITS THE BEST FEELING!" | 10 | November 19, 2016 | 27 | 76 |
44,398 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I have been on the pill for two years. I must admit that things did start off a little rocky with the nausea, but it did begin to get better because I started taking the pill before bed. It has prevented pregnancy, helped me keep clear skin, and lightened my periods and lessen my cramps. Besides the nausea the pill is very effective and a good choice." | 10 | August 5, 2010 | 17 | 67 |
145,004 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have had this in my arm for three months first month no bleeding second month bleeding for one week third month I have been on my period from Nov 5 2015 until Now ..and its almost Dec. My life feels like it is going downhill, my boyfriend mad because I made the choice without him and we can't even have sex because of the bleeding and my doctor said wait until Feb for removal. I feel like I'm going to pass out before then and I just can't take it any more" | 1 | November 28, 2015 | 6 | 93 |
29,835 | Topiramate | migraine prevention | "I was just started on this medicine on February 13th, 2009. 25mg a day then after one week to increase to 50mg. Read some of the side effects here figured they must surely be on someone who is definitely on a higher dose. Anyway, I am a person who is highly addicted to drinking coca cola. I drink like a 2 liter bottle a day. Well, not any more. This medicine has cured me of that in 2 days. All carbonated beverages taste flat like Robitussin cough medicine. Good side is that'll help me lose weight and the better side is I have yet to have my headache." | 9 | February 17, 2009 | 73 | 108 |
65,064 | Saphris | schizoaffective disorde | "This medicine has good and bad points with me so far. I agree with the others--it makes my tongue go numb for a while and tastes horrid. The only side effect I experience (and I usually get the weird ones) is a slightly alarming drop in blood pressure. I just follow instructions and sit and stand very slowly and carefully. So far at 10mg 2 x day, it is doing a great job of controlling both mood swings and hallucinations." | 8 | January 28, 2010 | 34 | 80 |
174,241 | Betamethasone / calcipotriene | psoriasis | "I've been struggling with scalp psoriasis for 4 years and tried the OTC treatments, but nothing has worked! My dermatologist prescribed me this medication and I started applying it 2x/day on my scalp and I started seeing major improvements within a week! I've stopped scratching my scalp now and I've been happy to have this relief. Gone are the days when I would be scratching my scalp constantly and my back would be full of dandruff.
I also have guttate psoriasis on my legs and trunks. The results aren't as effective and instant compared to ones on my scalp so minus 2 stars! I wish it helped clear the pink spots up right away though! Ugh, it's like acne on your legs, but more stubborn!" | 8 | October 18, 2014 | 8 | 125 |
67,262 | Omeprazole | gerd | "I have suffered with acid reflux (inflammation) for over one year, which affected my life massively. I was at my wits end, I completely changed my lifestyle (diet) cutting out all spicy foods (which I love) swapping for yogurts, lots of vegetables and probiotics, helped a little but I'd still suffer with acid reflux every single day. In the end I felt depressed and unable to feel happy. I had an infection called "H pylori" which I feel caused me serious health issues including deficiencies with B12 and folic acid as well as many many more health issues. Anyways in short I've recently been prescribed Esomeprazole 20 mg and OMG within one day I felt miles better, reflux gone and so much stomach relief- this medicine really did help me hugely." | 9 | March 17, 2015 | 42 | 131 |
80,166 | Benzonatate | cough | "I was prescribed this for cough. My sister is a respiratory therapist of 25 years. She said it's really bad to stop the mucus being coughed up and suppressing the mucus to settle into your lungs. She said a lot of people end up getting pneumonia when they take it for long periods of time." | 3 | January 4, 2016 | 35 | 55 |
79,316 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "My boyfriend and I had protected sex just yesterday (Friday, January 29, 2016). He used a condom--as usual. But, this time, unfortunately, the condom came off--either while he was still penetrated or after he pulled out. This scared us both so much, because there's a very high chance that semen could had entered my vaginal tract and went further into my reproductive system. He didn't want to take the risk, so he decided for us to immediately go to out and buy Plan B One Step. I took the pill, with not water, but Canada Dry ginger ale, about one hour after we had sex. I waited two hours to expect symptoms, and still haven't experienced any, except for fatigue. It's been about 12 hours now today. I'm wondering if I'm going to have symptoms" | 5 | January 30, 2016 | 1 | 135 |
70,030 | Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "I was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in early October of 2015. My CD4 count was at 89 and my Viral Load up to 182,000/mL. I began taking Atripla on Nov. 10th 2015. I went in for my 6 week follow up on December 15th. After receiving my test results I was pleasantly surprised. My CD4 count had jumped to 394, and my Viral Load dropped to 2,185 - after only 6 weeks of treatment.
Another thing - I actually take my pill first thing in the morning when I wake up. With my schedule, it is difficult for me to take it on an empty stomach in the evenings. I'm more prone to adhere to the pill in the AM when my stomach is already empty. I use my phone with an alarm set for every morning as a fail safe." | 10 | January 3, 2016 | 4 | 140 |
65,888 | Propranolol | panic disorde | "I had terrible anxiety and fear of flying ...each 1 hour flight to Europe was a major battle..i would down Brandy to cope. But I knew I would not be able to cope and needed professional help for the 24 hour flight to Australia ... I was proscribed Propranolol 40 mg & did not think they would work, however I was amazed .. I was dead calm through out the flight and Never had any of the crippling anxiety or panic attacks that had been devastating my life for the previous two years .. I am amazed by this medicine ... thankyou to the manufacturer.." | 10 | August 30, 2015 | 37 | 105 |
132,054 | Effexor XR | depression | "I've been taking Effexor XR for 15 months for treatment of depression. Initially, I wondered if there was a point and if it was making a difference. I was very skeptical when I ran out during a storm, didn't receive mail, and my mail service pharmacy prescription arrived late. I felt like my head was "sloshing" and I was very sick to my stomach. Missing a dose was awful. But about a year after I began taking it, I noticed that I was back in control of my life and I felt like me but better than I remembered. My friends say they saw a difference much sooner. I don't know if the passage of time, monthly therapy, or the medicine is what helped me get my depression. I'm giving credit to Effexor XR." | 8 | February 6, 2009 | 37 | 134 |
135,673 | Tinidazole | bacterial vaginitis | "This medicine was literally death. I was prescribes 500mg take 4 tabs a day for two day's meaning I had 2,000mg in my system the first day and the second day I felt horrible. I hate the feeling it give everything taste nasty as hell." | 7 | August 12, 2016 | 8 | 45 |
142,472 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had kyleena I inserted 9/1. I was terrified but it wasn't bad at all. I took 800 mg of ibuprofen before. Insertion wasn't painful at all. It wasn't pleasant but it was painful. Lasted maybe 30 seconds. No kids, first IUD I have had. I spotted around the time I should have had my period, now nothing. No acne. A little bit of cramping here and there the first week but I think I just really liked my heating pad." | 10 | September 21, 2017 | 2 | 81 |
87,852 | Clindamycin | skin or soft tissue infection | "Due to cellulitis on my ankle, I was given clindamycin, and as the pharmacist suggested, I immediately began taking high dosage of probiotics. In spite of the precaution, I developed a full body rash and 3 bouts of c difficile. The cellulitis, was therefore treated with yet another antibiotic. The cellulitis finally healed completely after 2 months, and the c difficile was eventually cleared, and after 6 months the labs results came back negative (meaning I no longer had it). I continue to take probiotics, but a lower dosage, for sheer fright of the CD recurring. I was told that continual bouts of CD would likely eventually require surgical intervention. A VERY frightening experience." | 1 | August 16, 2017 | 2 | 114 |
73,878 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I did a lot of research and asked my doctor to put me on Loestrin, being that it had a lower estrogen dosage. I started taking it before I went to bed every night, as instructed by my doctor, so as to sleep off some of the initial side effects. I had some small headaches week 1, but other than that I've loved this medication! The only issue was that I had some mild spotting about a week before my placebo pills for the first two packs. Lighter shorter periods, smoother skin, and NO CRAMPS! Love this pill. " | 9 | May 31, 2012 | 1 | 99 |
41,654 | Clonidine | opiate withdrawal | "I was severely injured in 2008. My L34 was snapped by a mental pt. at the state hospital I worked at for 27 yrs. It was christmas eve in the am. First I was on VIC'S, then the doc (he meant well), put me on OXY 5mgs. In between I was prescribed MORPHINE to try. Then we tried METHADONE. Then I was introduced to HEAVEN. Pure 20mg. OXYCONTIN tabs. I'll never forget the first morning I took the dose he prescribed 2 tabs every 6 hours.By the time I had a couple of cups of coffee, and got out of the shower I was "ROCKIN AND A ROLLIN" I was ready to go to work!!!!!!! 4yrs. later the party was over. He said NO more, he refered me to a methadone clinic. I had to retire. The clonidine helps a bit. But I was given Tramadol,it's the answer!!" | 5 | October 29, 2016 | 30 | 148 |
1,025 | Metronidazole | rosacea | "I'm 44 and have had rosacea (untreated) for about 15 years...with pustules mostly the last 2-3 years...one doctor telling me it was adult acne. Anyway, it got really bad after changing my diet to keto, and I knew it should have cleared my skin up but the pustules got so bad. My Dr prescribed the generic gel and within two weeks the pustules were completely goneband another two weeks and skin texture is wonderful, but the redness remains on my cheeks so only 8/10. I'm going to ask my Dr about something else when I go back for the redness. I'd like to know why I waited so long to treat it. This worked great and my skin hasn't been this clear ever in my life. No side effects that I can tell" | 8 | May 28, 2017 | 16 | 133 |
6,122 | Minastrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I've been on Minastrin for 7 months now. I was prescribed this specific OCP bc I have PCOS. This medication has helped decrease my cramps, acne, and mood swings. I would recommend this birth control to anyone. I work in an OBGYN clinic, so I get samples. Not sure how much it would cost if I had to get the prescription filled." | 10 | May 21, 2016 | 3 | 62 |
217,406 | Clarithromycin | sinusitis | "I was prescribed these for an ongoing sinus problem, I'm not convinced it is an infection as my mucus is clear and not bright yellow as it has been in the past when I've had infected sinuses. I've experienced horrible side effect, horrible taste in my mouth, nausea, fatigue, muscle ache and just generally feeling ill. I would stop taking it but if it is an infection it will probably make it worse so just going to buck up and finish the course. I would not recommend these antibiotics to anyone." | 1 | January 25, 2016 | 13 | 91 |
209,413 | Zomig | migraine | "Zomig gets rid of my migraine but it knocks me out. I take one dose and then sleep for 3 hours. Afterward the headache is gone but my joints ache and my muscles are very tender to the touch." | 7 | March 26, 2014 | 21 | 39 |
218,738 | Opana ER | pain | "I have spinal stenosis and compressed discs. They said I could not have surgery because of other health issues so medication was the only alternative. Taking Opana ER, I am able to do things I need to do. I can do so much more than I was able to do before. Before taking Opana I was in a wheelchair and cane. All I could do was lay on the bed or couch. I am now taking 20 mg every 12 hours. This is the only drug that has ever helped me." | 8 | February 27, 2009 | 38 | 91 |
161,586 | Remeron | depression | "Excellent for obsessive thoughts, best depression lift in many years...BUT...I am going off of it after five weeks. The initial side effects I could deal with, the normal headache, grogginess, irritability but then after the fourth week I noticed a rare side effect of edema (water retention) of an average of 2.5lbs a day and on my last days 3-4lbs. It was serious. It also caused extreme sugar/carb cravings. That I can control, the water I cannot." | 6 | March 28, 2016 | 42 | 77 |
108,804 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have used this method of birth control because I tried the pill and it made me nauseous and the IUD was too much pain to insert. I used this for 2 years 5 months before removal. I just came to the point where I was tired of the side effects. Not knowing when my period would come or it coming for 30 days at a time was the least of the problem I faced. The real side effects that caused me to grow tired of this method are, was the fact that I had an extremely low sex drive. Mind you I'm married and only 28 years old. So having sex is a big deal for my husband as he is also 28. I felt tired every day no energy to do anything. Besides all of the I developed a really bad attitude towards everything. I would just get real angry for little thing." | 2 | September 27, 2017 | 9 | 155 |
130,889 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had Mirena inserted in January 2011 and just had it removed this month (May 2011). Mirena was horrible for me. I was constantly moody, short tempered, had hair loss, and gained about 15 lbs. Mirena may not make you gain weight but it does increase your appetite which ultimately leads to weight gain. Not to mention that my cycles became much heavier and lasted much longer. I used to bleed for 3 days, with Mirena it was 5 to 7 days and very heavy. I am now back on the pill (Lo Loestrin FE). I have already noticed a positive change in my attitude and weight." | 1 | May 19, 2011 | 6 | 107 |
100,822 | Orlistat | obesity | "When I got out of high school I weighed about 350lbs (25st, 158kg) so my doctor put me on xenical and it worked amazingly. For the first time in my life, I was able to lose weight. I lost 70lbs in about 8 months. It was uncomfortable too, having some sudden needs to use the washroom and leaking oil. But, I saw fatty foods differently and totally changed my eating habits, so I lost another 30lbs on my own.
For about 14 years after that I kept around that weight, but gained a lot more recently with lifestyle changes, and started the pills again 2 weeks ago. I'm already down 10lbs, and with a better diet, no bad experiences with the washroom. If you're obese, I highly recommend taking these pills with a good diet and exercise." | 10 | December 8, 2015 | 68 | 137 |
133,195 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "After having negative experiences with a monophasic pill, my doctor decided to put me on this tri-phasic pill and my experience has been so much better. During the first month and a half, I would get spells of nausea about 2-3 hours after taking the pill, but these eventually went away. My breasts have not swelled as much on this pill, my acne has cleared up completely, and I even lost some of the weight I had gained on the last pill since Tri-Sprintec suppressed my appetite. I'm in my 7th month of taking Tri-Sprintec and since taking it, I have had stronger emotional responses to things, but no irritability or moodiness. It has been a very effective birth control for me." | 9 | June 2, 2013 | 14 | 122 |
11,480 | Pramipexole | restless legs syndrome | "I was prescribed Mirapex for my Restless Leg Syndrome in 2004 and took it until April of 2006. My dosage was increased to 1.5mg in August 2005. In October 2005, my Brother and Mother took me to the Niagara Casino, until then, I had never stepped into a Casino before, I knew nothing about those places. I won a jackpot. Started buying scratch and win cards at one store, then getting more with the winnings or free ticket at another store. Our plant closed at the end of February 2006. I started gambling and even thought of selling my Downtown condo and moving closer to the casino. When I mentioned to the Dr that I was gambling, he said "you're on Mirapex, stop taking it immediately". Turns out compulsive behavior is a side effect. All Okay now." | 1 | October 11, 2015 | 41 | 137 |
136,807 | Isotretinoin | acne | "I wanted to share my experience, because it's been just over a year since I stopped taking accutane, and the results have been amazing. I started in May of 2016 after years of mild acne ruined my self confidence. The only negative thing I will say about this medication is that it knocks you down before it picks you up. I suffered awful dry skin at first, so much so I couldn't even shave without my face getting cut up. However, after about a month of this, and my acne not getting any better, I started to see results, and in the year since I ended my 5 month regimen, besides the occasional white head, my skin is as clear as ever." | 9 | December 2, 2017 | 1 | 122 |
13,929 | Bydureon | diabetes, type 2 | "I have been on Bydureon since 11/12. My A1c has gone from 9.5 to 6.0 and I am off of all insulin. When I first started the med I was 5'2 and 187 pounds. I am now just over 10 months later 138 lbs. This has worked miracles for me as none of the oral medications helped me at all. I have not had any side effects. The shot is a bit painful but I've found if you let it warm up about 15 minutes it's a little easier. I do have hard knots at the injection site which last few weeks so I rotate where I give the injection. If you are just starting out on Bydureon and want to give up, try to hang on a little while longer. It did not work for me right away and did take about 8-10 weeks before I started noticing the benefits." | 10 | September 4, 2013 | 94 | 151 |
24,476 | Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes | constipation, chronic | "If you have problems for the taste I would recommend getting some Gatorade and mixing with it instead of the flavor pacet and water. Tastes 10 times better and the electrolytes help." | 8 | August 22, 2016 | 16 | 32 |
108,075 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "I've been on the patch for a few months now and I love it. It is way easier to remember to switch than taking the pill everyday, I was horrible with it. The only downside I noticed was that my energy level went down a bit but nothing crazy. I normally get heavy very painful periods and this has helped a lot with it. I have never had an issue with the patch coming off just make sure the skin is clean. It does get a little dirty which I don't like." | 8 | October 29, 2015 | 2 | 92 |
18,169 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "Nuvaring seemed like the perfect option for me. I'm a college student, so life can be crazy and I never know where I'm going to be at what time of day I used to like to take the pill. The first month wasn't too bad, but after that I started noticing some serious changes. I started feeling tired almost all the time, even after 9 hours of sleep. My sex drive decreased to nothing. If I wasn't wanting to have sex, then what's the point of taking birth control and paying so much for it every month. I started having really bad effects on my emotions. I would go from being happy to sad within a second. It was nothing for me to randomly start tearing up for no reason. I never had this problem on the pill. I'm switching back." | 3 | February 2, 2011 | 10 | 141 |
88,133 | Clindamycin | skin or soft tissue infection | "I read the reviews before taking the medicine and almost did not take it. The reviews scared me but I had to give it a chance and I am glad I did. I did not experience anything mentioned in the reviews. It cleared my skin infection in 7 days. I did take it on a full stomach and ate 2 yogurts with live cultures daily to keep the normal balance in my stomach. I think this really helped." | 10 | August 20, 2012 | 41 | 78 |
63,364 | Epiduo | acne | "I had mild acne so my doctor prescribed minocycline and the epiduo gel. I can safely say that the combination of the two made my acne disappear! I experienced some flaking and redness the first few days after using the epiduo gel but after a few days most of my hyperpigmentation was gone!! THE BEST" | 10 | September 23, 2016 | 3 | 55 |
131,212 | Amlodipine / valsartan | ge (amlodipine / valsartan) | "I used exforge for approx 2 months at first. It was ok no real side effects but after 2 months could hardly walk as muscles in legs were so sore. Also weight gain approx 5 kilos. After I stopped taking the medicine, within 2 days the sore legs stopped. Still having trouble losing weight gain." | 1 | October 5, 2011 | 37 | 55 |
105,961 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "I was prescribed Strattera for ADD 40 mg. and I was only on it for 6 days. I was warned about the side effect of having nausea and to eat before taking meds in the morning. I started Strattera on a Saturday morning and by that night I had diarrhea so bad that I thought I would have to sleep sitting on the toilet, I also had the feelings of being constantly angry, I had really bad headaches, depression, tireness, it worsened my anxiety and any time I would eat I ended up on the toilet for quite a while. I was put on Strattera to help me with my ADD lack of concentration, etc, needless to say, it didn't work what so ever. My poor butt thanked me when I quit taking it, hahaha." | 1 | August 12, 2015 | 9 | 135 |
188,086 | Symbyax | bipolar disorde | "the zyprexa part of this mix means it will work you WILL have weight gain no matter what. But it works I went from daily suicide attempts to being normal within a week of going on this combo. I wouldn't go on this first I would say its a last resort for those who are treatment resistant." | 9 | December 21, 2015 | 21 | 57 |
150,417 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | urinary tract infection | "I've had many UTI's in the past but usually keep them at bay by taking cranberry pills daily. Well, I slacked and got a UTI. I think I've taken Bactrim before but I don't ever recall feeling like this. I was fine this morning but by noon was very shaky. I felt hungry and nauseous at the same time. Forced myself to eat and felt slightly better but couldn't focus on work and am feeling down in the dumps (depressed?). I also had trouble sleeping last night. Oh and my pee still burns after 2 doses. So if the symptoms don't improve by tomorrow I'm going to see about switching to something else." | 2 | November 14, 2016 | 5 | 113 |
39,391 | Contrave | weight loss | "Have <20 to lose with elevated a1c. Started mid-July with Weight Watchers and upped exercise. Have pre-existing but treated Grave's disease. Was intrigued by Contrave because of potential to help me quit my smoking habit as well. During "build-up phase", I lost 2-4 lb. I can only say I had dry-mouth which I rectified using Biotene. I made sure to eat before taking it (as directed). NO notable difference the 1st 4 weeks. Many times I was famished between doses, so I lost and gained the same weight and no reduction in smoking. At my 1 month follow up, my Dr. urged me to stick with it another month. Shortly after I noticed I went from 4-6 cigarettes per day to barely 1 + my appetite has lessened. Jury still out...but there is hope!" | 5 | September 1, 2016 | 16 | 134 |
116,215 | Adalimumab | ankylosing spondylitis | "I am 32, and as a child I was incredibly active. Around the age of 20 I started showing signs of AS, and was constantly in and out of the Drs, begging to be looked at- they shrugged me off as making it up, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, diabetes- it wasn't until at 25 I was completely incapable of turning my head & had trouble walking that someone took me serious. A specialist discovered I had AS. I only started Humira in Dec of 2015, a 40mg dose every 14 days. The morning after I woke up and just lay there in shock- I hadn't felt like this since I was just a kid. I sat up in bed and just sobbed. I am so thankful for Humira every single day. I walk everywhere, I can skip up the steps- my neck may be permanently frozen, but I am hopeful" | 9 | March 12, 2016 | 58 | 148 |
65,886 | Propranolol | mance anxiety | "I have been in IT for forty years. As I reached my late 50's my self-confidence began to decline. My job requires me to do presentations regularly. I started having serious anxiety and trouble getting through presentations. My heart would pound. My throat would tighten up significantly and my voice was weak and shaky. My doctor prescribed Propranolol 20 mg. If I take it an hour or so before a presentation I'm fine. None of the symptoms I mentioned above. Most work days I take it when I get up in the morning and I'm great all day - no matter what stressful situation comes up. I was skeptical that anything could do what Propranolol has done. It saved my career - and makes personal situations easier as well." | 10 | September 8, 2015 | 33 | 129 |
143,450 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I was on the depo shot for 2 years. With depo I gained 15 pounds over the 2 years. Although this isn't much, it's a lot for a short person (I'm 4'11"). I had heavy bleeding for a whole year on depo, then eventually I stopped getting my period (which is great because they were extremely painful). With nexplanon, I had light spotting for 3 days and haven't had a period since. Also, I lost 8 pounds in the 3 months that I've had nexplanon without changing diet or exercise after switching. My only complaint is sometimes if you put pressure on where it's implanted, you can feel it poking. I avoid my son or husband laying on my arm because of it." | 9 | January 24, 2017 | 3 | 123 |
229,675 | Lurasidone | schizophrenia | "I have been taking Latuda for about two years now and I must say that it really works good for stopping the voices in my head. I also do not get depressed anymore like I was without the Latuda and my Bipolar disorder is a lot less hectic. I recommend this medication to anyone who might be suffering with Bipolar, Depression, and Scizophrenia. Latuda really works." | 10 | February 22, 2014 | 93 | 66 |
179,269 | Olanzapine | major depressive disorde | "I just got off of this medication after taking it for 1 yr. Sure it keeps depression at bay, but I experienced some horrible side effects that my doctor didn't even warn me about! I gained 80 lbs in 1 yr on this med. I went from being a healthy 170 lbs (women's size 12) to a lethargic 250 lbs (size 20). All I wanted to do on this medicine was eat. Another side effect was that I was tired all the time. I would sleep for 14 hours and still be tired.This medication also raised my blood sugar and my general practitioner was ready to put me on medication for type 2 diabetes. I'm only 25 and just want to be healthy again. So glad I got off this medication. Been off it for 5 days (now on Viibryd) and already feel a million percent better!" | 2 | November 2, 2015 | 9 | 147 |
168,462 | Monistat 7 | vaginal yeast infection | "Yesterday I was exhausted so the itching and burning didn't last long since I fell asleep. Tonight it was horrible, I just took a shower to clean it all off, that seemed to help some. I'm wondering if they need to recall their product or something. I've used it in the past and was fine. Maybe they added and ingredient than what used to be in it. All I have noticed is most of the reviews are pretty current so I'm starting to question what is wrong with the batch." | 1 | June 23, 2016 | 7 | 90 |
83,420 | Iloperidone | bipolar disorde | "I am on a small dose of this to help me with anxiety that brintellix doesn't alleviate. Only 0.5 mg.dose but it does the trick. Insurance covers it but I still need to pay about $150 out of pocket each month. I wish it wasn't so expensive." | 9 | January 10, 2015 | 2 | 47 |
94,659 | Abilify | depression | "I started this medication when I was about 11 or 12 and took it for 6 months. It made me so anxious and so restless I remember having to get up in the middle of class several times to get a drink of water to try and stop my anxiety. I had several episodes of this and always felt that I had to be moving. Maybe I was too young to be on the medicine though..." | 2 | January 16, 2016 | 20 | 76 |
175,319 | Scopolamine | motion sickness | "Scop patch worked for both me and my wife on a smaller icebreaker crossing the Drake Passage to Antarctica. 30 ft. waves for two days and no seasickness at all. Minimal side effect of dry mouth. My wife has used dramo in the past, but it would have been worthless after 1/2 hour on this cruise." | 10 | October 8, 2016 | 2 | 56 |
27,011 | Ultram | pain | "I took just one 50 mg tablet for shoulder and upper back pain in the evening. I woke up with a migraine type headache. I am not likely to take anymore. I had no problems with Darvocet, but they took this medication off the market." | 3 | February 25, 2011 | 13 | 45 |
216,895 | Lifitegrast | dry eye disease | "At my annual eye appointment my Dr. officially dx dry eye. I used Xiidra for a total of 5 weeks. It began providing relief to my dry eye symptoms within a week of applying 1 drop in each eye daily. It burned on initial use, but within 2 weeks the burning subsided. I did have blurry vision for about 15 minutes, burning, and a bad taste in my mouth. All of these symptoms did not seem that bad. But, I did have a serious reaction that I feel is caused by Xiidra. Within four days I experienced a total vitreous detachment in one eye (floaters) and elevated eye pressures in both eyes. I'm in my 40's and no history of glaucoma. After discontinuing Xiidra- my eye pressure returned to normal within 3 weeks and I've learned to ignore the floaters." | 3 | May 7, 2017 | 19 | 140 |
121,898 | Venlafaxine | depression | "First time writing on here. Been on Effexor (instant release tablets) over 4 years. Average dose I hovered around was 400mg/day. At first I liked how it made me WANT to get out of bed in the morning, upped energy levels, & didn't turn me into a Zombie. After a few months of this, I started getting a 2-3 hour block in the day when I'd have indirect immobilizing anxiety. Thus my DOC threw Wellbutrin at me which did tone that down, for awhile. Then very slowly and without me attributing the following behaviors to the Effexor, I started to: take the first half of the day to 'get going', get dizzy 80% of the time & always out of breath, binge drink for a few month-long chunks on end, not sleep, lose weight, become rather apathetic over more & more." | 2 | October 26, 2012 | 39 | 141 |
65,937 | Propranolol | mance anxiety | "I failed 12 attempted classes in a community college because I struggle with Panic Disorder/Social phobia. Presenting to the class was a nightmare, I couldn't get through it without shaking so bad, students thought I was having a seizure, so I either dropped out of the class or skipped the presentation completely receiving a zero. If I didnt have faith in God, I think overtime the disorder would have caused me to not want to live anymore, which is sad. I sought professional help from a Psychiatrist and he prescribed me Propranolol. I not only graduated from community college, but am now finishing with my Bachelors at a University. Propranolol has saved my life and that is an understatement. P.S. It is $12 WITHOUT insurance." | 10 | February 2, 2015 | 57 | 125 |
97,017 | Ambien | insomnia | "Ambien works. Not because it's a sleep aid but because it's a HYPNOTIC. Which means if you don't want amnesia then get yourself straight to bed after taking it. It kicks in in 5-10 mins and may or may not keep you asleep all night.
But those of you complaining of eating, etc and having no memory of what you did is very simple: taking a HYPNOTIC while you're still up and showering or whatever is going to make you do stupid things you won't remember. Just take it AFTER you lay down, turn off your phone, and you'll be fine." | 8 | December 4, 2014 | 91 | 101 |
80,991 | Hypercare | hyperhidrosis | "I LOVE this product. I just started using it yesterday and it already stopped my sweating. I can raise my hand, stretch, and participate in gym activities. The only bad part about this is the stinging. I did shave that morning, and I applied it at around 8:00pm. It felt like someone was pricking me with a needle for about 20-30 minutes, but it definitely subsided after that and I was able to sleep, shower,
and apply deoderant. It is SO worth some sting to stop the sweat and not have deoderant caked on my shirts." | 10 | January 28, 2014 | 14 | 96 |
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