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65,909
Propranolol
anxiety
"I have a really bad case of anxiety, including not being able to sit, having panic attack after panic attack, not being able to stay at work. I also have a benign tremor. I was on Gabapentin, Risperdal and Lamictal. Didn't work. My body has the opposite effect of what is supposed to happen for most drugs. I have my psych completely confused. I suggested Propanolol to her just to try and after someone suggested it to me. Two doses of 10 mg a day. I have been on Propanolol for 2 weeks and OH MY GOD, as far as I can tell this is a miracle drug. My anxiety is GONE. My shakes are GONE. No side effects, except maybe increased hunger. Hard to tell, because risperdal does that to me too. I cannot explain how amazing I feel!"
10
May 11, 2016
54
140
116,122
Plan B One-Step
emergency contraception
"The condom came off during sex, he came outside of me and some landed on the outside of my vagina. I was panicking so about three hours later went to target, got the pill, and took it. The 1st day I had no side effect. I didn't have any side effects for another two days. I was freaking out at that point cause I wanted the side effects to know it was working. Monday got a bit heated with the making out .After that I felt a bit nauseous and had some minor cramps. Went home and applied a heat pack and still got some cramps and a bit nauseous still. Tuesday I had some bad cramps like they were painful and around third period I got my period which is a week early. So just relax and let the pill do its work!!!"
10
October 25, 2016
12
144
68,744
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"I've been on depo since I was 18, I'm now 23. I"ve had no side effects, thankfully. It's really just hit or miss, you wont know until you give it a try. Only complaint I have is my arm is REALLY sore the first day & sometime through the second day after you get the shot. If you do choose to use this form of birth control find out your recommended dose of vitamin C & D, you definitely need these vitamins while taking this drug! I get my shot every 3 months at plan parenthood & pay out of pocket $125, so it's about $40/mo? NOT TOO BAD! I've never became pregnant while using depo & I only have spotting during the two weeks my depo is due so about once every 3 mo."
10
December 1, 2016
10
135
138,932
Phentermine
weight loss
"I've just started taking this pill and my first week I lost 11.5 pounds my first week! But of course I had to workout. Every morning I would wake up and walk for 30 minutes to an hour and all I've been drinking is water and lots of it! The doctor told me that 99.9% of the people that used it all did good with it so I would recommend it but only if you are serious other then that don't waste your money. I'm one of the laziest people on earth and if I did it I'm sure you can do it too."
10
November 18, 2009
17
104
166,116
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Had unprotected sex on 28 of Dec. Took the pill within 24 hours had spotting a couple days after taking it. 15 days later had spotting that came 2 days before my period was due lasted 2 days, waited a week before taking a pregnancy test and came out positive. This was my first time ever having sex, and I have been craming badly and having Sharp pains in my stomach"
1
January 21, 2017
0
71
66,474
Valacyclovir
cold sores
"I am 34 years old and have been a sufferer of cold sores from the age of 9 or 10. I asked my doctor about treatment and she prescribed Valtrex for me in 2002. When I get that tingling feeling in my lip I take a pill then take one exactly 12 hours later. I have not had a visible cold sore in nearly 10 years. Valtrex is a little expensive, about $4.00 per pill, and I use about 15-20 pills per year. As a long time user I would definitely recommend this medicine to anyone."
10
July 15, 2011
9
96
19,392
Pregabalin
ibromyalgia
"Makes me swell up, eat too much, bump into things, forget words and does nothing for my pain. Stupid, expensive drug. I've been taking 150mg. 2X per day for almost three months. It doesn't work."
1
May 30, 2015
61
35
63,828
Sertraline
depression
"I’ve had severe depression and low mood my whole 24 years.. self conscious, always think about sleeping/napping when I have nothing to look forward to, can’t get myself up and motivated. It’s been on and off for forever! I’ve never talked to a doctor about it until 2 months ago. (My mom made it seem like it was normal which is why I never talked with anyone about it before) My doctor recommended Zoloft starting at 50mg. The first time I took it, it literally felt like something filled the part I was missing in my brain. It was pretty wild to experience! I immediately felt like this is going to change my life and outlook. It does give you weird bowel movements for the first two weeks anytime you up the dosage. I’m on 100mg now!"
9
December 1, 2017
0
137
84,396
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
ovarian cysts
"This pill made my anxiety terrible!!! My hormones were so out of wack while taking the pill. I would get so dizzy which was very scary. Not to mention my breasts always hurt. The different amount of hormones each week really messes with your body! I used to be on just sprintec and it was way better than tri sprintec '!!"
3
December 9, 2016
0
61
210,665
Mirtazapine
anxiety
"I found this drug increases appetite rapidly and is very sedating, I do not feel it has worked for depression or anxiety, I am on the maximum dose and take it alongside another anti depressant. I have taken for approx 12 months, I am now reducing with the aim of stopping due to the weight gain and lack of real benefit."
3
July 7, 2017
12
61
177,287
Duloxetine
chronic pain
"I was in an accident 3 months ago. I had extreme pain and finally I found a doctor who listened to me. After my accident and my lower buttocks legs and heels I could hardly move not including all the neck problems I had the first wee.k I felt some flu symptoms however one day I woke up and I have to say it made me 75% better I just got increased from 30 to 60 it seems like I might have some of the side effects. I first had my body a little flu like feeling, in my mind a little foggy, however if you're really taking this for nerve pain I would suggest this to anyone it has helped me more than anything. Starting next month I'm going to wean off of the narcotic pain pill I've taken 3 months all the bad reviews on most scared me from me but I tried"
10
March 4, 2017
37
155
216,944
Lifitegrast
dry eye disease
"First my Dr had me on Restasis, and after 2 months, it really did nothing for me! Now, the doc prescribed Xiidra! I've been using it for about 6 weeks, and it does seem to be working! I do have a huge problem, though! I'm assuming it is mostly older people using your drops? Why have the medication, in such a hard plastic container, that a senior citizen with Arthritic Hands, cannot open your packaging, or squeeze the eye drop dispenser, easily? Hopefully, someone at Shine, will take the time to read this, and answer me? Thank you!"
9
October 5, 2016
55
98
76,223
Liraglutide
obesity
"I've been on saxenda since Nov 14. I am pretty proud of myself and I've lost 5 lbs. so far. Since starting on saxenda I have been trying to exercise more. I am a caretaker for my husband so I really have not been able to go to the wellness center 3 times a week to work out. Maybe 2 times so far and right now I'm dealing with recovering from surgery myself. I'm eating better but haven't gotten completely on a regular diet regimen. I try not to stress about it and take it a day at a time. At least I'm losing and not gaining."
8
December 5, 2017
3
107
77,047
Lorcaserin
weight loss
"I don't believe in taking a pill to deal with the complexity of weight gain. That said, I decided to try Belviq along with nutritional and exercise changes to try to lose weight. Weighing in at 270/5'5"/48 BMI I found Belviq to be an amazing supplement. It controls appetite so that on a reduced calorie food plan I really don't feel hungry all the time. I can eat smaller portions and not obsess about food all day, or feel starved and depressed. It also changed my sleep patterns and I am, having the best sleep of my life right now. The results are amazing. 20lbs in almost 6 weeks. I didn't get the headaches folks report but I do have dry mouth with makes me drink more water. That's not a bad trade off, don't you think?"
10
March 18, 2015
7
137
35,484
Levofloxacin
prostatitis
"I just finished 20 days of Levaquin. It certainly has helped and I'm hopeful the prostatitis is over. The reason I visited this site was to see if Levaquin was the reason for two episodes of swollen lips. The first was a big swollen lower lip at church a week ago and tonight, a swollen upper lip. The only other person to comment on this medicine on this website also had this problem. Aside from looking grotesque in a very primitive way, it doesn't seem a big problem."
8
May 28, 2008
23
88
209,251
Geodon
schizophrenia
"Geodon is a great Medicine. It takes time to adjust too. Takes the false beliefs away, right away. As the months go by you will feel less depressed, more positive thinking, feel better about yourself. I found you have to go with the flow of adjustments to let the brain chemistry change. I'm happy my Doctor has found a Medicine that works. My body feels better too. Medicine takes time."
7
September 1, 2009
61
70
74,608
Incivek
hepatitis c
"Test positive Hep-C, genotype 1b in 1996, 41 years old. Three treatments of ribavirin and interferon, viro-load went down and returned. Forth treatment added incivek to the list. No viro-load at 30 days or at 48 weeks. Started feeling faint and pain in chest. Doctor said heart murmur, check past records and talked to doctors. No murmurs in history. At post 6 months viro-load 10,000. At post 4 years viro-load 65,900, I guess thats better than the millions it once was. Doctors say murmur is a lot worse. Waiting for ECHO results. 61 years old."
2
October 15, 2016
2
95
160,513
Buspirone
anxiety
"Have been a caregiver for my mother who has dementia. Doing this and working is a challenge some days. Coming home after working and having to deal with my mother (yeah I know this makes me sound like a bad guy) was sometimes overwhelming. At times I would dread coming home. Anxiety would drive me crazy. After being on it for about 2 months have helped. And I can't say I really had any bad side effects. It has helped."
8
September 30, 2015
22
80
118,933
Zoloft
depression
"I started Zoloft just two months ago. I had been depressed for nearly two years. It got to the point of planning a suicide. I decided to go get help and give life one more shot. The doctor prescribed Zoloft to me and it has made all the difference. I really started noticing a change after the first month. There's a complete change in my attitude and outlook on life. It may have saved my life."
9
June 9, 2011
43
76
228,497
Geodon
bipolar disorde
"I am on lexapro, for depression, n buspar, for anxiety. My Dr added 40 mgs of geodon about 3 weeks ago, as a mood stabilizer... Well, it stabilized my mood, but at the most crazy manic level I've ever had. I sometimes worry myself into mania, which usually lasts about 3 days. Then I sleep it off, n I'm back to my mostly even keel self. Always anxious n slightly depressed, but functioning in the world... I did start this med in a manic phase, but to help calm me. It did not work. N my Dr is on vaca till next week... I've never posted to a forum b4, but I've never felt like this b4. I'm hoping for some insight from others. Has anyone else had this reaction? Please help."
1
June 28, 2016
10
132
84,699
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"Well I haven't gotten pregnant, so I guess it's probably doing what it should. But since being on the drug, I have restless nights where I wake up constantly feeling naesous. Sometimes it'll be at 4 AM and then I just can't get back to sleep after it. As for my acne, it seemed to clear up a bit at first but right around the time my period is starting, it gets horrible again. I don't like it at all."
3
July 5, 2016
2
80
107,581
Implanon
birth control
"I had implanon inserted in July 2009 and chose to have it removed in January 2011. About a year (the 1st year was GREAT) after having this birth control, if there was a side effect I had it. From weight gain to month long periods with only a week in between. All side effects include acne (which I only had at the beginning of a menstrual cycle before), hair loss, bad mood swings, depression, weight gain, migraines, stomach problems, excessive bleeding. Try it out and if it works for you then that is great, but if after a while you notice side effects, pay attention."
3
February 4, 2011
3
105
63,629
Epiduo
acne
"I Had Extreme Acne, Pimples, Dark Spots, And Red face, oily as well. I was prescribed EpiDuo by my doctor, and I saw results in about 1 week, pretty much almost all of my face clearing up. Then a couple days ago, when I applied it, my face burned horribly, I thought it was my cleanser, but it wasn't. EpiDuo makes your skin dry and burn, but only for a little bit, still a good acne cream!"
6
September 30, 2014
27
77
159,964
Bactrim
bacterial skin infection
"My doctor gave me Bactrim for serious boils that developed in my underarm, the medication worked wonders. My boils were better by the second day. I am very happy about the medication."
8
June 5, 2008
74
32
29,659
Topiramate
migraine prevention
"I've been taking Topamax for about a year now. I started at 25 mg twice a day and I currently take 100 mg twice a day. IT IS WONDERFUL. I have had only 2-3 migraines since my Dr upped my dosage 3 months ago. I still get "regular" headaches 4-5 times a day but I can handle those. I was gearing 5--6 migraines a week before Topamax. The side effects are all there but I don't care as long as the migraine pain stays away."
10
October 3, 2012
27
85
197,435
Paroxetine
depression
"Surprisingly this is the only SSRI I have been able to tolerate at low doses with beneficial responses and minimal side effects. Taking 20 mg and it's doing well at 1 year to minimize depression and panic attacks, though I tried going to 30 and became insomniac, down to 20 again, no problem. No sexual side effects at this low dose. No major weight gain, though I am a bit concerned about diabetes, A1C is climbing despite (or as a result of) my efforts - not sure if the Paxil is behind that too."
7
December 23, 2010
9
94
15,972
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
acne
"my story with this medication is so strange. I was diagnosed with PCOS about 5 years ago and since then I've been taking microgestian 1/20. For about 4 years it really helped keep my skin clear and balance out my hormone levels. Back in January I was living away from home and ran out. I didn't find a new endriconologist until about May. She prescribed me a higher dosage of microgestian which was the 1.5. I took two packs of this and my skin resulted in the worst cystic acne since I was a teenager. I stopped taking it and asked her to put me on the old prescription of 1/20. I've been on that one for two packs and am currently on the third pack. I've seen no improvement on my skin and actually think it's getting worse. Any advice?"
4
July 13, 2016
0
141
81,537
Liraglutide
obesity
"I started on 0.6 of Saxenda on Aug. 10th. I administer the shot in my inner thigh at 9:30pm every night. The needle has only hurt once and only once did I have a bruise for a day. For the first week, I didn't experience any negative side effects. I did start to feel a slight decrease in appetite, though. A week later I doubled the dose to 1.2. That night, I had severe abdominal pain and had to use the bathroom three times that night. For 2-3 days I had an awful taste in my mouth, but that has gone away. I've seen a huge difference in my appetite. I am a 47 year old female that weighs 184lbs. I haven't gotten on the scale because I am afraid I'll be disappointed but I do feel "lighter". I am eating much less and don't crave most foods"
8
August 24, 2017
4
148
150,497
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
urinary tract infection
"I have chronic uti that have spread to kidneys and 2 times septic. 1-3 uti per month for last 4 years. Bactrim never worked...I am told it is used frequently for gram negative bacterias. Finally a University Hospital lab found it was gram negative E. Coli ESBL. Bactrim is not usually effective on ESBL."
3
July 26, 2016
22
54
9,648
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"I hate this pill. I originally switched to LoLo after I noticed that the generic for Notrel 1/35 (Dasetta) was giving me slight mood swings. I've been on this pill for 3 months and I am switching back to Dasetta after this week since they do not make Notrel anymore. This pill has caused anxiety, major mood swings and even mild depression; I don't feel like myself at all and have never suffered from depression/major mood swings before this pill. My husband has even said I've been acting differently and not like myself. I think the biggest issue is that my body goes through the PMS symptoms the last week of the package, but my period never arrives and messes up my hormones. Hopefully going back to the Dasetta will be better"
1
December 1, 2015
6
132
191,343
Lisdexamfetamine
depression
"Taking Vvyanse for treatment resistant depression, started to notice half life extending from 11 hours to 15 hours. Very unusual. The only other med I've taken that has this half life is modavigil, does anyone have similar experiences"
2
March 17, 2017
0
38
43,548
Hydromorphone
pain
"I have asthma and am in and out of the hospital often with bronchitis and pleurisy. Which if you don't know, pleurisy can be extremely painful. My Doctor orders 4 mg Dilaudid with 75 mg Phenergan IV every 4 hours as needed and it works almost immediately. It's about the only thing that gives me relief when the pleurisy gets to the point of hospitalization."
10
August 11, 2009
12
65
115,406
Propofol
anesthesia
"I had my first colon cancer screening and profonol was excellent. I was nervous, but in seconds, went to sleep and procedure was fast and recovery fast. Just a touch of a headache."
8
July 21, 2016
7
33
39,820
Contrave
obesity
"I've been on Contrave for 2.5 months. I was borderline obese when I started and have a form of Type 1 diabetes (it's adult-onset type 1). So far I've lost 22.6 pounds- I'm very, very pleased! I've had no adverse side effects. The feeling of greater control over how much I eat is both liberating and hugely beneficial to maintaining a healthy weight. Contrave has literally changed my relationship to food-portion control becomes much easier rather than a constant struggle. I'm so thankful for this drug- for me it's been life changing!"
10
November 20, 2015
14
92
78,736
OnabotulinumtoxinA
overactive bladde
"I have been dealing overactive bladder for years. I tried different medications and they would either stop working or send my blood pressure sky high. My doctor and I decided to go with Botox. I know there is a chance of having to self cath. I asked to have a smaller amount than normal to see if I tolerate it. I did it yesterday. I initially had burning and some other things but that has stopped. Apart from being tired, I am ok. I am still urinating ok, which is good. I have an appointment in a few weeks to see if I am retaining urine. I will update when I go back."
10
December 14, 2016
28
113
207,309
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"I give this a 10 due to how well it gets the job done. The taste I cannot even explain. Be prepared for wanting to puke every single time you drink it. Smell delicious, like cherry koolaid but that is most definitely not what it tastes like. Started my prep at 6pm. Took about an hour, hour and a half to kick it. Completely stopped going at 2am. I have to take my second prep at 6am.. not looking forward to it."
10
July 10, 2017
3
82
73,422
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I usually have irregular periods. I missed 2 months so my doctor prescribed Generess Fe. It's cool that it's chewable but taking this drug was not a pleasant experience. For one, my mood swings were incredibly out of whack. I was so depressed and angry and irritable. I couldn't stand something like this having so much control over my emotions. I had serious bloating and my breasts were super swollen and I am already very busty so this was not very comfortable. I had painful migraines. The worst part about it was the CRAZY LONG PERIODS! I've only completed 1 pack and I got my period last month but it's still going on, 15 days now!! It's not really heavy but it's more than just spotting. I stopped taking it"
1
November 8, 2013
14
130
105,269
Carbamazepine
epilepsy
"Been on Tegretol 200mg twice a day for partial seizures. It's wonderful, it's really helped. I'm down from 10 seizures a day to 8. Have tried everything else hopefully getting there."
10
February 5, 2015
15
31
166,721
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"I had unprotected sex a day after I finished my period. I am not on birth control so we used a condom. It ended up breaking and he finished inside of me. I ended up taking plan b as soon as I could & a week later I started spotting then it turned into a light period for 3 days. After terrible head aches, back pain, breast hurting and a lot of worrying I got my period a week late. It does work so don't freak out! Once you spot from the pill your period should come a month after that time. So just relax, you'll get it!"
10
August 8, 2016
6
108
122,906
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
birth control
"I have been on this pill for 3 months now I think, my Dr.switched it up randomly and it says it clears your skin but honestly my skin has been very bad since I started taking these..I have very bad breakouts and I've never been this bad.. my period has always been kinda normal and still is but I have gained weight a lot too.. any recommendations??"
3
September 28, 2016
3
67
94,366
Trintellix
major depressive disorde
"I started on 10mg of Brintellix about two weeks ago after being taken off of Wellbutrin and Celexa. Right away I started to feel physically ill. Horrible headaches, sour stomach, extremely agitated and tired. I don't know if it's withdrawals from the other medicine or effects from starting the Brintellix. I am leaning towards the latter though. I just took my medicine and only an hour later I am feeling very ill again."
4
July 2, 2014
40
73
61,109
Xifaxan
traveler's diarrhea
"Returned from a trip to Kenya, Africa and brought back an unexpected guest which caused my diarrhea for two weeks. Tried the usual antibiotic regimen along with Questran, neither of which worked with total success. Tried Xifaxan in combination with Probiotics and the cure was virtually overnight. I will definitely remember this and refer to anyone I know with similar problem."
9
November 22, 2011
40
61
130,820
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I've had Mirena for about 3 months now and I love it! It was a little painful to have it put in but it is well worth it. The only side effect I had was cramping. My periods are already lighter and my cramps are much more manageable. I don't even have to take pain pills anymore."
10
November 25, 2011
1
57
69,915
Pyridostigmine
dysautonomia
"Starting taking this a few months ago for dysautonomia and the POTS secondary to it. It helps the low blood pressure, low body temperature, and the gut-transit issues. It does not help the nerve pain or cognitive impairment. Sometimes when I take it a tad too soon (or even sometimes when I take a normal amount at a normal time) it will help my guts, but I will have a lot of difficulty breathing. "
7
March 31, 2012
9
75
160,317
Buspirone
anxiety
"I take it when I have an Anxiety - feel relief in about 30min. Also I take it before bedtime and I find it a very good sleeping pill. If you have insomnia- take 7.5 Remeron. It will do good! I promise"
6
January 13, 2017
9
42
54,508
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"Update: Starting weight 221.6lbs on April 8, 2017 today I am 193.4lbs. Seemed to have reached a plateau. Also had a point there over the weekend that I was starting to have cravings and worried that the medication wasn't working as well as it did in the beginning. Chocolate cravings....Hmmmmm....but now I am back on track and I didn't give in to the cravings other than my Carbsmart ice cream bars, and I will add time on my recumbent bike which I have not been doing to help push past this number on the scale. Good luck with your journey!"
9
July 13, 2017
23
100
125,245
Dulcolax
constipation
"I took two pills along with 4 teaspoons of Castor oil about 2.5 hours ago. Still waiting. Hoping I didn't screw up to bad by taking both, and two dulcolax pills...we will see"
5
May 7, 2016
1
33
112,506
Methenamine
bladder infection
"As all above have written I too got reoccurring urinary tract infections. Would do everything I was told, take antibiotics, but it just went on and on. My doctor gave me Hiprex bottle of 100, needed a script for the big bottle, told me stay on it for 10 to 20 days then lower to 1 a day for a week or stop if I felt okay. Within 24hrs the urgency that bothered me most was gone, that was a year ago, today I woke after past 48hrs stressed rushing round nothing to drink and have the start of a UTI so I just took my 1st Hiprex and will take it for 10 days and see how I go."
10
August 16, 2013
60
120
182,371
Mirena
birth control
"I have had the Mirena IUD in for 2 years now. I had it placed after my daughter was born. I like the idea of not having to remember to take a pill everyday, the process of having it inserted was a little painful but I think it wasn't as bad as some others experience because I had just had a baby 10 weeks prior. Since I have had the Mirena in I have not had a period sometimes I get some light spotting around the time I would normally have my period, the other side effects are what is killing me, I have had the worst acne ever since I got the Mirena, and I have never had acne in my life, it has not stopped for 2 years. Also my sex drive has hit rock bottom, I never have the urge to have sex, I am getting the Mirena out."
4
July 19, 2010
4
152
214,802
Prevpac
helicobacter pylori infection
"I'm on day 4 and the stomach pain has not subsided, being H-pylori positive. The drugs put a TERRIBLE taste in my mouth. Even during sleep, the bad taste wakes me up and makes me want to gag. I've been eating lemon drops and candy to help keep it washed back down."
6
December 14, 2009
38
52
11,445
Afinitor
breast cance
"Stage 4 with lymph and bone bone metastasis. Never on infusion chemo due to my autonomic diabetic nerve damage. Hormone treatments failed. Tamoxifen gave me terrible forgetfulness. Took Xeloda. At 6 months scan showed cancer gone except in giant ulcer on chest. Then Xeloda failed and cancer spread rapidly. Affinitor worked quickly with visible changes in two weeks. Four weeks ulcer showing definitely better . Been about 5 months. Cat scan showed no cancer active. Ulcer a third smaller and still healing. Cancer itching totally relieved although some iching as larger tumors heal. Had some nose slight bleeding issues early on but with summer humidity no problem. Chronic slight cough and congestion. Short of breath but can walk."
10
August 31, 2015
16
118
215,266
Lubiprostone
irritable bowel syndrome
"I was diagnosed with IBS when I was 26. I am now 37. It has only been the last year and a half that my IBS decided to SERIOUSLY kick in. I was going up to 7 days with no bowel movement and when it did come the only thing I can compare it to was labor pains. My insurance finally decided they would pay for the Amitiza. I have been on it just over a month now and the results have been WONDERFUL...I am more regular, the longest I go is 3 days but usually daily, and there is NO PAIN associated with it. Thanks Amatiza you have been a GOD SEND TO ME."
10
February 5, 2012
63
115
1,164
Sumatriptan
migraine
"I have read many of the other reviews of Sumavel DosePro and agree that I have had some not fire when I go to inject myself. I have learned to be patient and continue to hold the applicator in place and continually push it into my skin until the injector fires. It sometimes takes a while, but it does eventually goes off. You just need to be patient. Yes, it's frustrating, but when you have a migraine, it's worth the wait. This has been a miracle drug for me and I will continue to use it as long as it is available to me!"
10
January 4, 2017
3
104
150,244
Mucinex D
cough and nasal congestion
"Twice this year I have had a cold and used this product. Both times, I took the two pills. It cleared my head, but it left me feeling restless, and I suffered from insomnia. I will try 1 pill the next time to see how I react. Maybe 2 pills is too much medicine for me."
8
November 21, 2008
37
56
59,149
Rotigotine
restless legs syndrome
"Tried several meds before patch, but have Crohns, so they just gave me diarrhea. I was excited about the patch, hoping it would not interfere with my colon. It has not. Although at 1 mg sample, I feel huge improvement, still not sleeping through the night, may have to go up a bit. But already feel much more awake. It seems to give me headaches, so I take the patch off in the morning and just re-apply new one before bed. It makes me fall asleep so fast, sometimes I don't get Cpap machine on for sleep apnea, so dr can see what's going on."
10
November 14, 2016
8
105
120,585
Degarelix
prostate cance
"Started with PSA of 30. After three months on Firmagon the PSA was below one. This stuff really works! I had all the usual side effects: lethargy, hot and cold spells, and especially injection site pain. The injections site become red, hot, puffy, and hurts quite bad for a few days after. And you have to get the injection every 28 days. But, it really does hammer down the PSA."
10
October 1, 2015
23
70
146,511
Tamsulosin
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"Didn't work for me & bad side effects after cyberknife. No libido and painful or no ejaculation at all. Stopped & was ok. 16 months later developed a UTI BPH & bladder issues.Urgent Urination day & night started coming back about 8 weeks ago and Dr put me on Cialis 5 mg samples daily (insurance would not cover) for BPH & 500 mg of Cypro for UTI was ok then 1 week ago conditions worsened after running out of cialis for just a few days & started remaining Flomax again for 4 -5 days and went down hill really fast. I am now urinating 20 + times if not more.I Cant leave house literally. Can hit in 3 seconds My urine culture just came back negative and on 500 mg of cefuroxime. Started back on Cialis yesterday Brutal waiting for Doc to call"
1
October 14, 2016
27
143
190,936
Hyoscyamine
irritable bowel syndrome
"I just found out that this drug is "unapproved" by the FDA because it is "not effective". However, in my experience, it is the most effective drug I've tried for my IBS. I'm taking Linzess and use fiber supplements to regulate my system. These have helped to limit the number of attacks; however, I do still have them about twice a month. When my symptoms start, without Levsin SL I am in agony for anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours; with the Levsin SL, my symptoms come to a dead stop within five minutes of taking it. The plain (not sublingual) tablets take a little longer to work, but they are still better than suffering for over an hour. I don't understand how the FDA determined it was ineffective."
10
January 12, 2016
44
130
49,701
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
abnormal uterine bleeding
"This has been a complete nightmare. I always have been sensitive to hormonal birth control methods, so that is why my doctor prescribed Alesse. First month was fine. I was constantly hungry and my boobs hurt, but it was manageable. Now, I barely finished the second pack and I have to stop because of my moods. I gained at least 5 pounds. I'm always hungry. My breasts hurt like anything. I had 2 weeks of breakthrough bleeding. The cherry on top of the cake : A yeast infection! Yay! So no more poison for me. Never again."
1
June 17, 2015
1
97
155,028
Metronidazole
bacterial vaginitis
"Today is my third day with flagyl for BV. I do have a weird taste in my mouth, when I brush my teeth and eat. To prevent yeast infection I eat yogurt, and take a probiotic powder packet that's fizzy and you mix into water like an emergen-c packet. I also wear long dresses and nightgowns around the house without undies to help with air flow which heals and prevents yeast infections. It's my health and going commando , taking flagyl, and drinking water to dilute the concentrated urine, all have been helpful in stopping side effects."
10
September 25, 2016
22
97
6,063
Minastrin 24 Fe
birth control
"I wish I could rate it -100. I have always had anxiety and depression, and it's worsened everything . Plus, it's made me break out more and has made my periods spotty rather than regular. I know everyone's body handles things differently, but if you have existing mental health conditions I would especially suggest staying away from this medicine."
1
November 30, 2015
3
59
150,468
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
urinary tract infection
"I went to the dr suspecting I had a kidney infection due to high grade fever and severe constant lower back pain. Urinalysis came back clean but the Dr still prescribed me this. To be honest, the side effects from this were much worse than my initial symptoms. My stomach is bloated, constantly gurgling, and in a lot of pain. I feel nauseous and have nonstop diarrhea. Even though I'm terrified of antibiotic resistance, I only took it for 2/10 days and called my pharmacist and asked if I could stop because I was so miserable. A few day without taking it and I'm still experiencing these awful side effects. I'm no stranger to stomach discomfort as somebody with IBS and acid reflux, but these side effects are no joke."
1
February 27, 2017
12
130
222,027
Fluconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Took the pill Tuesday night, felt somewhat relieved on Wednesday night but slight irritation and itch but no more discharge. I recommend you try to keep the area clean and dry. It really helps always towel dry after every shower with separate clean towel."
6
September 25, 2014
68
44
157,756
Accutane
acne
"24 yrs old and I had cystic acne before starting Accutane. Every week I would have new huge cysts especially chin and around mouth. I take 60mg a day and by month 3 perfect skin. Everything was so oily before and now not at all. I can go 4 days without even washing my hair and it still looks clean. I haven't had a single pimple in I don't even know how long. The one and only side effect I've had is dry lips, that's it. My skin is poreless and smooth. I'm on month 4 now with one more to go. Definitely recommend this medicine. It's absolutely amazing and I feel 1000x better about myself."
10
March 8, 2013
36
116
33,280
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20
birth control
"I didn't think this pill was that bad, nor was it my favorite. My doctor stopped carrying Lutera which I'd been on for about a year and loved, and they said Tarina was basically the same. I don't like it as much- my skin isn't as perfect as it was on Lutera, and some months I have spotting for 2 weeks straight- but I have not experienced any weight gain or nausea on this pill. It also hasn't effected my mood the same way Lutera did- I was so angry on Lutera, any little thing sent me into a rage! But because of the spotting this pill is kind of a pain. I tried to skip my period on Tarina by skipping the brown pills and going straight to white and that seemed to wreak havoc on my period so I don't suggest doing that."
7
October 18, 2016
2
145
138,655
Phentermine
weight loss
"I have been using phentremine on and off for ten years now. I had a baby in 2009 and I had gained 60 pounds. I have tried all types of diets but was unsuccessful. So I started taking phentermine again along with a water pill and I am happy with the results so far. This is the best pill ever, if I could marry this pill I would, because it really makes me happy. I recommend this to anyone who wants to see results fast. "
10
September 11, 2011
4
86
159,464
Nefazodone
depression
"I had high hopes for this med based on reviews and pharmacological profile, however I was unable to get through the initiation period. It felt as if I was very intoxicated with a bad hangover at the same time; dizziness, blurred vision, unsteady gait with stumbling and falling, horrible stomach cramping and dry heaving with a migraine. I started at 100mg at bedtime, and as the days went on, the side effects progressed. I also felt more depressed, but who wouldn't being unable to function. I wish it had worked out better. Everyone is different. My advise would be, if you experience side effects of the nature I did, I would discontinue and save yourself from dealing with them being much worse. Otherwise, give it a try!"
3
September 21, 2016
6
127
56,393
Humira
ankylosing spondylitis
"I see some comments about painful injections, I had that too but I wasn't letting the medication warm up after taking it out of the refrigerator, if it warms up it's no problem. I've been on this about 4 months and I'm feeling better every week. It's awesome."
9
June 30, 2014
55
48
7,437
Xanax
anxiety
"STAY AWAY FROM XANAX. Please!! It will help you -- in the moment. But literally hours later, the rebound anxiety and insomnia will hit you and make you regret taking it at all in the first place. And before you know it you'll go from half a bar to multiple bars just to sleep at night. Oh, and the increased despersonalizion and dark thoughts are not potential "side effects" -- they are some of the many very real, consistently DIRECT EFFECTS of taking Xanax. Benzos should be used as rarely and as short-term as possible. Even in these cases the withdrawal is VERY real...it hurts just to live. Please. Take my word for it. I'm going through it for the TENTH time right now. ADDICTIVE"
1
October 3, 2017
23
125
227,631
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I have had the Implanon in for almost 3 years now. I have had no problems with it that I can recall! I have actually lost weight being on it, after the first 2-3 months I did not get my period unless I was on antibiotics and the insertion was painless! It did hurt quite a bit for me for about 1.5 weeks after though, but I think that was because at the job I had at the time, I was lifting boxes and things like that on a regular basis (I worked at a liquor store). Since then the one thing that I noticed, and so has my twin sister, the more sex you have, your period will return with the cramping and all! I was not thrilled about that! "
9
April 30, 2012
0
132
52,510
Armour Thyroid
hashimoto's disease
"I am completely happy with Armour thyroid medication which I use after oblation due to hyperactivity of my thyroid. I was on synthroid but my body wasn't able to convert T4 to T3. Once a thyroid patient you will always have slight fluctuations but overall I feel great!"
9
February 3, 2017
17
48
82,596
Liraglutide
diabetes, type 2
"I've been on Victoza since January 25th, 2011. I weighed in at 170 and have lost 4 lbs within the first week. I'm very nauseous, headachy and weak. I am supposed to up my dosage on Tuesday February 1st and I hope my symptoms don't get worse. My blood sugar levels have been terrific. I only have 20 more lbs to loose. I truly started at 190lbs but with Weight Watchers and I now want to get to my ideal weight of 145 lbs. I%u2019m looking forward to finishing this quest real soon. I will keep you posted about the symptoms and the weight loss success. It is a great medicine so far."
10
January 31, 2011
8
113
91,234
Botox
overactive bladde
"Just had this done 5 days ago, finally something that works, after trying various medications for nearly 20 years, no more incontinence pads during the day, and had first night sleep without getting up 3 or four times to go to toilet. I would recommend this. Only wish it had been done years ago. I know its early days yet for me, but great improvement so far."
9
August 21, 2016
58
67
75,877
Temazepam
insomnia
"I started taking Restoril last night. I slept a full 8 hrs. I woke up feeling refreshed. Aside from the fact that I made a few phone calls in my sleep, I loved it. And it works quickly. I fell asleep in like 20 minutes, great+. Hope this helps."
10
March 10, 2012
40
49
114,712
Methotrexate
gastric cance
"I have crohn's disease and started methotrexate in conjunction with my remicade treatments, as it was supposed to lessen the chance of developing antibodies to remicade. The biggest effect this drug had on me was psychologically. I became severely depressed (absolutely no history of depression), when I started have some suicidal thoughts I knew I had to stop it (took drug for just 3 months). As soon as I stopped (but continued with remicade) all those symptoms stopped. For me it was one of the scariest drugs I've ever been on and I wanted to put this here, while these side effects seem rare, this was definitely a side effect of taking methotrexate for me, and there may be others."
1
March 6, 2016
3
120
62,440
Citalopram
anxiety and stress
"My doctor has tried me on other antidepressants and I felt no relief of my symptoms. I was given this medication almost a year ago and it's been the best year of my life. Obviously I'm not depressed but stressed with anxiety."
10
November 4, 2011
20
42
227,541
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I LOVE my Implanon! I've had it for over a year, insertion was painless and didn't leave a scar, and I get my periods every six months and they last just a couple days. And I haven't gotten pregnant! No monthly costs or runs to the pharmacy, nothing to remember, its awesome. But your results, obviously, will vary. Some people simply react badly to it, but if you react well to it, it could change your life. Might as well give it a try, right?"
10
October 22, 2012
5
85
82,054
Liraglutide
obesity
"Started Saxenda on June 20th and I am down 9 lbs as of this morning. Might not seem like much to some but I am excited. Though I've had bad nausea some days and horrible indigestion, I'll keep going. I don't know if the indigestion is due to the medication or if its just my acid reflux acting up. Regardless, I'm happy with the results. Not hungry at all but I know to eat regularly to keep my strength up. I thank God for my doctor suggesting this med.!!!!"
10
July 7, 2016
2
89
4,084
Seroquel XR
generalized anxiety disorde
"I was on Seroqyel for two years and loved it except at the beginning was very sleepy but went away after a few weeks. Very shaky but rather than that was wonderful. I am drug free and loving it today though, easy to go off it too."
10
October 19, 2010
101
47
81,800
Liraglutide
obesity
"I thought I'd submit an update to my Saxenda experience. I am on my third month and I've lost about 8 pounds. It has been an up and down journey. With the advice of my health care team I have slowly increased my dosage over a longer period. I am only at 1.8 mg and am presently having mild side effects such as tiredness and indigestion. I take a antacid before going to bed which helps curb the acid reflux. I've been told to have smaller meals more often. I find having sweets causes more of the indigestion problem. I try to do some form of activity everyday even if it is just a walk. I try to keep my expectations reasonable and consider Saxenda just another tool in my weight management. I find the other posts very helpful."
8
April 4, 2017
40
139
74,406
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
menstrual disorders
"Last year I went to the hospital for my cramps and heavy bleeding and that's when the doctor prescribed me birth control. The first birth control I used was YAZ. YAZ got me moody, I was gaining weight in the first month and was on my period everyday. The ads on TV scared my dad and told me I had to change. That's when the doctor prescribed Loestrin. I LOVE LOESTRIN! I lost weight on the pill, not moody, and I HAVE SLIM TO NONE PERIOD. I'm on the brown pill now and I'm not on my period (just a little spotting). Everybody is different so you got to find what's best for you and Loestrin was GREAT for me.!"
10
June 9, 2010
21
120
146,246
Suboxone
opiate dependence
"I just recently started my Suboxone induction 2 days ago. I am 20 years old an have been addicted to opiates since I was 17, at worst I was using 4 O.C's a day or 5 baloons of heroin a day. Only using Suboxone for 3 days I am very happy to say I'm starting to feel normal again. No withdrawals at all. I am currently taking 8mg 2 times per day. Without this drug I would be spending 150-200 dollars a day just to feel normal. My goal is to gradually wind myself off of Suboxone and be completely drug free and get my life back. Opiates are by far the worst drugs out there. If anyone at all has a physical dependence on opiates I would strongly recommend SUBOXONE."
10
April 21, 2010
15
131
199,632
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I'm on week two and find myself still smoking. I don't feel like I "dying for a cigarette" but I haven't put them down yet either. I'm hoping this is habit vs addiction. Tomorrow is the day I'm going to try and out them down for good."
5
September 23, 2017
2
47
40,990
Acetaminophen / oxycodone
chronic pain
"This medication was given to me for fibromyalgia and severe lower back pain. 2 pills every 12 hrs. A wonderful medication. Lasts 12 hours and doesn't give you highs and lows. It's very smooth. Wonderful for nights because most of the 4 hours meds did not last thru the night and I would wake up. I love this medication and recommend it to all pain sufferers. I would like them to take out the 325 tynenol."
9
March 23, 2015
28
76
174,180
Valium
muscle spasm
"Extreme back pain was gone after the first shot. Amazing what this medication does. Only side effect is that it makes you very sleepy which in a way, it could be a good thing so you don't feel the pain (in my case, i found it very useful)."
9
December 14, 2009
68
48
162,029
Opcon-A
eye redness/itching
"I really liked this product at first. Great for the redness. Lately when using it the eye I use this product in becomes enlarged, impairing my vision for most of the day. I do wear contacts and am on simvastatin (for cholesterol) so this could affect it."
5
May 22, 2009
7
47
150,583
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
urinary tract infection
"I'm currently on bactrim, first day taking the medication and I saw an immediate difference. My Uti's are horrible, I'm normally awaken from my sleep, as they hurt that bad. I'm up for hours on hours sitting on the toilet due to the urge. Bactrim is helping this a lot. Also I see a lot of people are feeling sick while taking this medicine, my doctor recommends that I take the medicine with food, hope this helps you guys in the future if you're experiencing sickness."
10
January 26, 2016
35
86
26,449
Sprintec
birth control
"I've been on Sprintec since I was 14 (now 19) and I love it. I used to have moderate-heavy bleeding for at least a week before I started taking it and now my periods are light-moderate for 3 or 4, sometimes 5 days. I normally get one pimple around the time of my cycle and that's it, although I never had much of a skin problem before starting the pill either. I'm extremely sensitive to emotional side effects of medicines, I've even had changes from asthma medicine in the past, but I didn't notice much noteworthy from taking this pill. No weight gain, no pregnancy scares, and reduced cramping. It's perfect."
9
April 9, 2015
6
111
72,216
Tramadol
back pain
"I took two tramadol and had the best night's sleep for longer than I can remember. I have chronic back pain I got from from when I was younger where I was in a tournament fight. I am 40 now with a kid and working 50 plus hours per week (mostly sitting down). I have taken everything and been in physical therapy and nothing seems to work. I hate being in a fog of the other narcotics. I want to enjoy my life and my family not be oblivious to it. This is amazing. I don't want side effects so I'll keep it to a minimum."
10
September 12, 2013
161
106
33,509
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20
endometriosis
"As I aged, and after my son born by c-section my periods were getting more painful, where it was hard to function the day I got my period. I saw my dr who found endometriosis and recommended a hysterectomy or the pill. Microgestin FE it is! It has been WONDERFUL. I am skipping the placebo week and taking a pill every day. I haven't had a period in a year, and I feel amazing. Acne has also cleared. Two not so great things: Gas. All day, every day, and a sweet tooth that was never there before. I have not gained any weight in a year, but I work out pretty regularly. So happy with my pill regimen."
10
April 19, 2014
20
118
115,741
Pravastatin
high cholesterol
"Within 2 weeks of being on 40mg of Pravachol, I began noticing muscle weakness in my shoulders, wrist and knees. I later discovered that these are possible side effects of this medication. I noticed remarkable improvements after stopping the medication."
1
July 10, 2011
274
40
56,476
Humira
crohn's disease, maintenance
"This medicine has given me my life back. I was initially very afraid because of all the potential side effects and I tend to react severely to medicines. But my Crohn's Disease and rheumatoid arthritis progressed to the point where I couldn't function anymore. I started Humira in conjunction with Plaquenil and it has completely turned my life around. The pain and stiffness are gone, the fatigue is significantly reduced and I have lost weight and have the energy to exercise again. The injections are not pleasant, and the initial side effects of nausea and flu- like symptoms were pretty rough for the first couple of injections. I got worse after the first one, but I'm glad I stuck it out because I'm doing fantastic now."
10
October 19, 2011
75
126
151,477
Chantix
smoking cessation
"Chantix worked and I am sure I would have been a non smoker if I could have finished the treatment. Stomach pain, nausea, and screwy sleep. But, it did take the desire away. Fast forward eight years. Decided to look into what makes chantix work. Cytisine compounds. I ordered tabex (cytisine) from Bulgaria. Three days smoke free. No cravings or side effects! If one doesn't work, try the other. My problem was I could never get my mind set right about quitting. I'd want to, but as soon as I tried... I let my thinking trick me back into smoking. Am doing really good on the tabex. Ps... Been smoking since 13. Turned 40 this year. Got tired of this battle. But needed help to let it go!"
7
February 21, 2016
9
128
60,510
Ranexa
angina
"I was prescribed Renexa to increase blood flow in preparation for a heart cath. Heart cath showed no heart disease. Upon taking Renexa, by the 2nd day I observed that my Fibromyalgia pain was completely gone! My cardiologist said they have seen cases where it has helped with fibromyalgia. He said I absolutely could continue with Renexa for fibromyalgia. I have not taken a single pain pill since!"
10
October 24, 2016
11
68
214,713
Warfarin
pulmonary embolism, first event
"Warfarin has dangerous side effects, but is indicated in life threatening situations. It can be taken as prescribed for a period following a pulmonary embolism, but the patient must take extra care not to fall, bruise, or cut oneself, because warfarin inhibits clotting. It saved my life."
10
August 1, 2009
16
47
13,891
Bydureon
diabetes, type 2
"Within 2 weeks saw blood glucose more than half to good levels I've not seen for years (literally) no major side effects - felt sick twice within a day or two of first dose but apart from that all ok. Injecting in fatty tissue of stomach hardly any pain. Very well designed device and needle almost painless. I would recommend this for T2s who have gone to max on oral meds and need that extra help, this really is the magic bullet for me. I can handle weekly injections but not daily that's too much imho."
10
March 1, 2017
13
96
87,247
Latuda
bipolar disorde
"Struggled with undiagnosed bipolar disorder for 8 years. Finally got on the right cocktail with Latuda included. I'm at 60mg and it has stopped my cycling (I'm a rapid cycler). No side effects, except for weight loss and difficulty gaining it back (which may be great for some of you, but I'm a former anorexic so not so great on that front). Did not change my intake of food ... but the med definitely decreased my appetite. Would HIGHLY recommend giving this med a go. And I've been on practically everything -- this is literally the only thing that has made my life live-able again."
10
March 8, 2013
125
105
152,686
Furosemide
edema
"I am only 34 and suffer from a serious back injury so I have periodical need for the massive pitting edema I tend to show up with from time to time. And this does it's job! "
7
April 6, 2014
28
37
218,700
Opana ER
pain
"I was hurt on the job back in 2006.Had a disc removed and fusion of L4 and L5 in my lower back.I have suffered for years with chronic back and leg pain because of this injury.I was on 80 mg's of Percocet a day for 2 years and was taken off of it,cold turkey as they say,by my Dr. After 5 days of terrible withdrawl's,my Dr. put me on OPANA ER 10 mg tab's,twice a day.They helped me with my withdrawl symptoms but didn't do much for my pain. My Dr. agreed to up my dosage to 30 mg's,twice per day. WOW!!!! What a difference these 30 mg pills make.Pain is about a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10 and I can finally sleep again. It is known that only 10 percent of your dose is actually absorbed by the body and the rest is eliminated when taken orally."
9
March 14, 2013
85
151
179,323
Olanzapine
schizoaffective disorde
"Olanzapine significantly cleared my head, I am plus 10kg, I am not sure if the pills are the cause but I feel no emotions, very hard to find motivation to do something when nothing is enjoyable."
6
January 26, 2014
11
36