Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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81,419	Yaz	acne	"This is the first pill I have ever taken that is hormone related, and the main reason was for acne. Within the first week all my acne was gone, and never broke out for the year! But after a year, my acne started coming back, and I am now on Yasmin, I was hoping for the same flawless face effect, but I still break out tremendously, especially compared to when I was on Yaz. I'm going to get off Yasmin because the pill just it isn't helping with my acne anymore. However, I enjoyed that year of flawless skin! I didn't have to worry about applying a full face of makeup to leave the house for 5 minutes! Now I'm back to wearing makeup all the time! I hope I find something that works soon."	9	April 22, 2013	17	135
217,465	Clarithromycin	strep throat	"I was prescribed this medication to clear up my strep throat that had been lingering for quite some time. I had no side effects for the first day and found that my throat was beginning to feel better. However the second day I noticed an extremely sour taste in my mouth which I couldn't escape and a very upset stomach. This medication made me feel nauseous and ill for two days before I stopped taking the medication all together."	6	June 27, 2015	4	79
221,507	Makena	premature lab	"4 years ago my 1st pregnancy i went into preterm labor at 26 weeks. this year I have been on makena since 17 weeks I'm now 37 weeks with no shots left I've made it :-) I was worried at first but have nothing negative to say and if your doctor recommends this for you I say do it and don't forget prayers ....."	9	June 28, 2016	24	64
167,465	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I'm only 18 and this guy and I had sex on 2/26 and we didn't use a condom because he didn't have one. We used the pull out method. He didn't finish in my which was good, but I got worried about pre cum pregnancy. I was already supposed to be getting my period any day now. But just in case I went to the store the next day and got plan b. I was crazy worried about getting pregnant because I am only 18. I had some nausea the next couple days and freaked out thinking it was morning sickness or something. I was bloated and had crazy cravings. I gained a like 4 pounds and freaked out. I was thinking of the absolute worst possibilities. But thankfully, 5 days later I came home from school and checked and voil"	10	March 2, 2016	8	141
59,876	NuvaRing	birth control	"I have used nuva ring for 7 years. It is the only birth control I have ever used besides condoms, so I don't have any other frame of reference, however I have had such a good experience with it. I'm 23 now and have been on it since I was 15. I have been extremely sexually active since age 15, and have never been pregnant. As long as you keep track of your schedule of putting it in and taking it out, it is fine. My periods could literally be clocked to the hour, I always knew when I would have them. However, recently I have been having one horrible migraine every month the day before my period (the day I take nuvaring out). Which is probably due to a switch in hormones. But otherwise, I would suggest at least trying it. It's been great."	10	October 27, 2015	14	145
166,620	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"After my last child and not being comfortable on the pill I had the Mirena inserted under mild sedation. I felt nothing when I woke and only had slight bleeding for the first month. Thereafter nothing. I had it in for 8 years - no problems and no bleeding. I am now menopausal and on Estrogen patches. My Mirena has been replaced with a new one - it's been 3 months now and Ivé only had a day or two of very light spotting. The best thing ever."	10	September 2, 2016	19	88
63,345	Epiduo	acne	"I hated it! Did not help my skin whatsoever and I had to get off it within a week due to bad side effects. Epiduo made my skin burn extremely badly whenever I put it on my face, it made my eyes water and almost had me in tears. As well as that, it made my skin super sensitive, it now stings to put moisturiser, foundation or anything on my skin! My skin went super red & flakey. Would definitely not recommend as I'm still experiencing the redness, sensitivity and extreme dryness after being off Epiduo for 4 days."	2	November 5, 2016	5	99
179,925	Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide	acne	"This stuff is amazing! At first I had my doubts because in the first week my face became red, sore, dry and flaky. However, that is something that you have to put up with for a week or two. My skin is almost completely clear and I am up to about month 4 of using the gel. My advice is do not give up on the gel, keep using it and you will see improvements!"	10	October 9, 2014	62	75
213,394	Benzamycin	acne	"It works quite well, I used to have numerous whiteheads constantly covering my chin but this works well. Occasionally I will have a few pimples but normally its during sports and when I'm not playing sports I'm clear. The biggest drawback is it is very hard to apply. It leaves a white flakey coating all over your face that is hard to remove with out removing the product. I normally get rid of it with moisturizer but it requires two applications that are hard to rub in."	8	June 8, 2008	48	87
200,544	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"This is an amazing product. I took it for about 10 days before I quit. I can't believe that I am not experiencing the anxiety and cravings that I have had when trying to quit cold turkey. I still get the urge for, say, my cigarette with my first cup of coffee, but I just put it out of my mind and go on. I take it after eating a good sized breakfast, and make sure I drink plenty of water with it, at least 1 cup. I have had no nausea or stomach problems. I was originally concerned about the dreams, thinking I was going to wake up horrified with realistic nightmares. Instead, I am kind of enjoying the dreams. Everything is in vivid color, typical of dreams, they don't always make sense but they are entertaining. "	10	June 24, 2011	5	139
189,668	Oxycodone	pain	"I recently broke my neck and am wearing a halo. Oxycodone is the only thing that seems to help, I'm only 20 years old and want to be active and this drug helps me to be somewhat active. It is wonderful."	10	February 24, 2009	8	41
39,170	Contrave	weight loss	"I have been on Contrave 3 weeks and the hunger is gone. I am getting annoying headaches and wonder if those will stop eventually. I used to drink wine with dinner and the craving for that has gone as well! I have los 6 lbs. so far and feel quite well otherwise. Will the headaches go away?"	5	April 30, 2017	1	57
87,930	Clindamycin	bacterial infection	"I took one 300 milligram dose after a root canal and after 5 hours horrible burning and itching down my back buttocks and ears were unbearable. I was standing at work when after an hour became light headed and had difficulty in walking. I had to stop every 5 steps to rest my heart was pounding I thought I was having a heart attack. I became nauseaous and extremely hot. I drank lots of water and sat down in front of the AC. I began to feel better. I came home and discovered blisters on my insides of both thighs and calf. My right hand is red and swollen and my lips are chaff and swollen. My back has a painful rash on it this is my first day one single dose...Never again.."	6	October 8, 2016	14	133
57,323	Oxymorphone	pain	"I started out with 10mg, but the side effects were too much! My doc then put me on 5mg, which did nothing at all, then bumped me to 7.5. I am starting back on the 10mg this week because 7.5mg is alright but not really working as well as the 10mg did. Now, although the side effects were horrible, the pain relief was great! I am having insurance issues, so unfortunately for the next couple days, until I can go pick it up, I have to use just my Oxycodone 2xdaily as needed for break through pain, and my muscle relaxant. I realized just in one day how much the 7.5 worked more than I realized when my shoulder and neck started throbbing. It is obvious that although it was not as good as the 10's were for pain relief, it worked more than I realized!"	8	May 27, 2014	31	146
75,056	Nitrofurantoin	bladder infection	"Did not have any signs of a bladder infection. I am 5 weeks pregnant so after a routine urine culture my doctor said I had an infection and prescribed me Macrobid. I have taken it with food, oatmeal to be exact in the mornings. The nausea was so extreme for hours. I'm on day three and hoping I can finish this. "	4	April 27, 2011	18	62
117,008	Synvisc-One	osteoarthritis	"I had the Synvisc 1 over a year ago in my left knee, I work 12 hour days and am on my feet a lot. I am still satisfied with the results."	10	November 8, 2017	1	32
176,908	Promethazine	nausea/vomiting	"I was first given this medication after being admitted to the ER with a kidney infection, it is a literal miracle. I have an intense phobia of vomiting which gives me horrible anxiety anytime I feel nauseous (which is often with acid reflux and IBS) which makes the entire situation so much worse, but promethazine is an almost instant life saver. It did make me drowsy when I first started taking it, but that has lessened as time has gone by. It does take a while to completely work (30-60 mins depending on how amped up I am from anxiety) but as soon as I take it I know it's going to help and I am able to calm down and let it go to work. I can't imagine going back to a life where I missed out on work and events because of nausea."	10	May 22, 2017	10	145
168,250	Rizatriptan	migraine	"I used to take the Maxalt in pill form and these work 2x as fast. I took one today at the first sign of a headache and it stopped it in it's tracks in just under 15 minutes. The pill used to take 30 and often the headache had time to bloom and get bad by then. They didn't immediately get rid of the nausea I get, but it went away in about 20 min after it stopped the bloom. I rated these as a 9 because of the taste. They taste a bit like a peppermint candy that's gone bad, but it's bearable and only lasts for about 5 seconds. I usually wash the flavor away with coffee - I like to back up anything I take for a headache with a good dose of caffeine. These will be replacing my Maxalt pills even if they do taste awful."	9	October 19, 2012	11	150
66,660	Seroquel	schizophrenia	"I've been taking this drug for a few months I'm on a very high dose (800mg). I was finding on lower doses my paranoia was overwhelming and my depression was getting to the suicidal point. Now I'm on a higher dose I'm like a zombie, lack of motivation in everything I do. For me personally, I do not think its the right drug for me but everyone takes to medications differently"	1	January 2, 2016	8	71
182,216	Clomipramine	panic disorde	"Outstanding medication for obsessive compulsive stress disorder, Panic, Agoraphobia. I have been on this medicine for 15 years and it has eliminated my panic attacks, anxiety and am able to leave the house without fear. Side effects include rapid heart rate, dry mouth and sexual dysfunction and hypotension. I take Anafranil at night. There is absolutely no weight gain, in fact I lost 50lbs. I did switch to Zoloft with no success and am back on Anafranil. There were no withdrawal symptoms when tapered off. This is one of the best meds in the TCA class and works better than the new SSRIs for me."	10	February 24, 2012	108	105
16,604	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have been on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for a year and a half. And the first year I was not sexually active and I used only to regulate my period. (My cramps used to be so excruciating that I would have to stay home.) Not only did this pill make my period much lighter and manageable cramps, I also have had no pregnancy scares! Me and my partner are very sexually active and I have had no worries about being pregnant. Everything is always on track. Highly recommend this to any woman struggling with heavy periods companied by horrible cramps or is sexually active."	9	November 14, 2015	10	104
220,168	Amitriptyline	insomnia	"I had a very hard time sleeping. Most of the time I would stay up till 5 or 6 in the morning. I tried this pill and oh boy did it work. I love the feeling of being sleepy when I take these because I don't really know what that feels like anymore since I can never sleep. I am only on 20mg but I vary from 20mg to 40mg. I do not feel like they are addictive but I do enjoy how they put me right to sleep. They are great pills if you have trouble sleeping."	9	July 3, 2015	80	98
124,293	Skyla	birth control	"I just got my Skyla put in yesterday I am 20 with no kids, I took 800mg of Motrin 1 hour before my appointment as recommended by my doctor. Overall the procedure is quick but painful I would say the pain for me lasted about 15 seconds [taking measurements, dilating me, and inserting the Skyla] It is a crampy pain followed by a sharp pinch. After the insertion I was very shaky and slightly crampy and light headed but within 5 to 10 minutes I was back to normal with minor cramps. Less than 24 hours later and I feel slight cramps but overall feel fine."	7	March 2, 2016	0	106
44,451	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I have been taking Sprintec for about 2 years now and its been working pretty well for me. My period has been coming on time on the same day every month. It's like clock work! My only concern is that I've gained about 5 to 10lbs since I've been taking them. However, I'm not sure if it is a direct effect from Sprintec. I eat fairly well, but I don't work out as much. Before I got on the pill, I didn't work out and I used to eat fatty foods late at night and still maintain my abs and great figure. Now, I have to incorporate exercise and healthy eating habits to stay in shape. Other than the mysterious weight gain, Sprintec has done well for me."	9	March 25, 2010	1	128
95,434	Otezla	plaque psoriasis	"Initially stomach ache, diarhea and headache, feeling of unease. After 2 months most side effects gone. Never any at night so I make sure I take on full stomach. This helps me. It has been highly effective. Psoriasis started to clear within weeks. Now 99 % clear. When a spot shows up I hit it with one or two doses of topical and it's gone. So far great."	8	April 29, 2016	27	68
46,740	Clindamycin	bacterial vaginitis	"I've been using this for two days, and I've been itching and burning. I was prescribed because I thought I might have had a yeast infection bUT the dr. Said it was bacterial. My only symptom was a little discharge bUT now I'm worse off than I was."	2	October 24, 2016	7	48
164,147	Fluorouracil	keratosis	"This is my second time around with Efudex. I swear by it for effectiveness. Side effects are bad: breaking out looks unsightly, itching makes you feel like you want to scratch off your skin. The best relief I have found is Tylenol for pain and Calendula Cream (Marigold Cream) for the relief of irritated skin. That's keeping me sane and I am on week 4 overall: 16 days using medication the remainder trying to overcome side effects. Good luck to everyone. I still have more to go...."	9	November 19, 2009	152	87
108,300	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"Wk 1 has gone ok til yesterday 6/25/15 . Had terrible nausea and discovered it's a side effect. Felt so bad I couldn't bring my self to take #2 last night. Tonight I'll try pill 2. Humm. Didn't see you should take it with food. I need to lose 75 Lbs. 68 yr old, type 2 diabetic, high bp, glaucoma. Night snacking is my worst and Big appetite. Busy hands....less eating."	4	June 26, 2015	10	71
124,924	Allopurinol	gout	"For years I have suffered from Gout and the reviews are right, the pain is often unbearable! I have tophi in my right big toe joint and have not been able to wear "real" shoes for years. A friend of mine recommended the treatment to me. I discussed it with my doctor and he agreed to start me on the medication. It has been a God send to me! I have been taking Allopurinol 100mg once daily for several months now. It has stopped the severe pain and made it easier to walk on my feet! I have very dry skin now, but I do not want to go back to living with that pain daily. Other than the dry skin I have not had any problems. My pain got better quickly. If you suffer from this pain ask your doctor about putting you on Allourinol."	10	January 18, 2017	14	146
154,378	Reglan	nausea/vomiting	"Side effects were - confused, disoriented, dizzy, unable to concentrate or remember what I meant to do next. Unable to remember words or communicate effectively. Eyes feel unfocused. Slight muscle twitches, dry mouth and extreme drowsiness. Thank goodness I do not have to drive myself home from work! However, the nausea and vomiting HAS stopped."	1	September 15, 2009	22	55
216,327	Sildenafil	erectile dysfunction	"I am 45 years old. I have been suffering from ED for last 3 months . My physician suggested viyagra 100 mg the India generic version also available at low cost 15 indian rs per pill. I have tried its great. I have found harder erection and doing sex twice a night. No side effects . I found it works for up to 15 to 16 hrs for me."	10	April 9, 2017	33	69
195,091	Restoril	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
3,376	Nitrofurantoin	urinary tract infection	"While this did clear up my infection, I would have much prefered a different drug. Was prescribed 50mg, four tablets to be taken per day, for three days. This made me feel incredibly nauseous, blurred my vision, made my eyes feel like they were rolling back into my head, basically made me feel "tripped out". I would wake up during the night after having taken my last one of the day and the walls would feel as though they were moving in on me. Overall, while effective, the experienced scared me."	3	February 17, 2016	3	91
225,002	Bupropion	depression	"Back in Feb I had first started not sleeping well and by the end of that month major depression was in full effect. I tried numerous atypical antidepressants only getting major side effects. I was not inclined to use an SSRI since side effects seem to outweigh some of the positives they offer. Reluctant to give up on medication all together I was still not sleeping major battle with anxiety and insomnia. I decided to try Wellbutrin 150mg XL. Let me clearly explain the first 2 weeks were rough. No sleep think I slept 3 days or so. After the 3rd week I started to see more positive motivation and energy to get through the day. The energy is balanced now and the depressed thoughts and anxiety are in control. I'm just going to week 4... Onward"	9	July 15, 2016	54	137
161,406	Ortho Tri-Cyclen	acne	"So my acne before was mild but I was told it would start clearing my acne in the third month. I am finishing my third month and my skin is much much worse than it was. I am left with red markings/scars everywhere all over my face and I am at my wits end. I am torn between continuing or giving up,"	3	August 25, 2014	42	62
219,975	Amitriptyline	insomnia	"I was prescribed 50mg and the first time I took it this way WAY too high of a dosage. I felt drowsy for the entire day the next day like I was on drugs. I was prescribed this a few months go and I still have a many pills left because I only take it when I feel like I won't be able to sleep and I cut the pill in half so that it's only 25mg. I usually sleep like a baby but it is really hard to wake up. If I take it on the weekend I end up sleeping about 10 hours. I still feel pretty drowsy with 25mg but it wears off by the middle of the day."	8	March 9, 2016	36	122
228,832	Tadalafil	erectile dysfunction	"What Canadian Pharmacy did you use Woodman145? I checked many and finally decided on one. After reading so many reviews about ripoffs I placed a smaller test-order. I bought 20, 20mg Tadalafil - generic Cialis - (they offered 4 free with my order for a total of 24) for $67 (including shipping) and got them in 7 days. I'm still thrilled, considering my prescription cost was $75 for 4 pills. Also...for those of you concerned about the "kicking in" time. It takes about 1 hour and lasts up to 36 hours which is a much larger window than Viagra offers. I also split the 20s because 10mg works as well for me."	10	August 3, 2017	3	112
184,960	Harvoni	hepatitis c	"On my 8th week with Harvoni, headaches, fatigue and stomach pain, but light very tolerable. Had the virus for 40 years, 13 million when I started now not detected. Too good to be true! But it is!!! Got it in the army!!"	10	March 10, 2017	22	42
133,799	Bactrim DS	urinary tract infection	"Had a 7 day prescription of Bactrim DS. The first two days I had a headache, then the 3rd day I started feeling nausea which turned into nausea/dizziness/and constant fatigue. I've been off the medicine for 36 hours and still feel extremely exhausted, and still dizzy and a little queasy at times. "	6	April 5, 2013	69	53
115,773	Divalproex sodium	bipolar disorde	"I took my first dose of Depakote at night before bed. The next day I was so leveled out; I wasn't talking fast it was great. The rest of the day starting around 1:00 p.m. I slept all day. I woke up at 12:00 a.m. with my eyes extremely wide and dilated, my skin on my arms and legs was swirling (like the Starry Night painting), the walls were moving and things on the wall were levitating up and down. I was up until 3:00 a.m. and an on call nurse told me to sleep so it would wear off; I have never taken this medication again. (Taken for Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar type)"	3	July 11, 2016	24	113
119,620	Testosterone	hypogonadism, male	"I had a decreasing interest in sex, difficulty getting an erection, was gaining weight. All the Dr wanted to do was give me a prescription for Viagra and I did some research on my own. Found the symptoms were those of low testosterone and I scheduled a doctors appointment and asked for a blood test. Result were low...202 and I started Testim. The stuff is better than Viagra....increased sex drive, lost 50 lbs, feel and look 20 years younger. In my opinion every man should have their testosterone checked after age 40. I know that my wife appreciates my new attitude and performance."	10	March 3, 2010	99	103
106,148	Atomoxetine	adhd	"I am an adult in my late 30's. I have taken this drug off and on for the last year and a half, because my medical doesn't cover it and it is very expensive for me. When I was given samples, my family can see the difference in my thoughts and organization."	7	July 24, 2008	58	52
45,762	Fluoxetine	depression	"Originally my doctor prescribed me Klonopin (anti-anxiety medicine) and I took it for a year and started to feel very slow. I had a very blunt expression on my face and my family started to begin to think I was depressed. I saw another doctor and he prescribed me Prozac. It has relieved much of my depression and anxiety. I smile more and I think a bit clearer now. I don't worry all the time and I actually feel worth something. The first 3-4 weeks you don't see much improvement but once you hit 2 months you start to feel a lot better (at least I did). However, there are some sexual side effects, and you can feel drowsy. "	8	August 27, 2011	28	120
44,792	Nasacort	allergic rhinitis	"Highly effective! As any sufferer knows, night time is the most crucial time. I no longer fear waking up in a panic gasping for air as the nasal passages swell shut. (In a deep sleep, I have learned that brain creates nightmares to wake you up!) In addition to night time relief, I am more focused at the office as a software engineer that may sit behind a computer for up to 12 hours a day.I look foward now to both sleep and work."	10	February 23, 2014	14	84
110,523	Nexplanon	birth control	"I had this put in at least 3 weeks ago and I've had no problems my periods already stopped, I am occasionally moody, but other that a slight weight gain everything is fine with it. I would definitely recommend this to someone."	10	December 27, 2015	1	42
154,396	Nasacort Allergy 24HR	allergic rhinitis	"I love this product. I've tried all manner of allergy medications like Flonase, Zyrtec, Claritin, etc. and none of them have worked as well for me. I've been using Nasacort for about 7 months and it stills works well. I started with 2 sprays per nostril every day. Now I am at a single spray per nostril only 3-4 times a week, or every other day. The only downside is that it takes a few days in your system to actually start working. After that, though, it's wonderful."	10	February 1, 2016	3	88
68,243	Plan B	emergency contraception	"My gf and I had sex 2 days after her period. The condom came off, but I hadn't came yet. Still, we were really scared. This was on Saturday night. On Tuesday afternoon she took plan b, and got her period on Sunday morning. The night she took it she felt super sick and had nausea and a headache. It was weird since she wasn't supposed to get he period for about 2 more weeks, but it can affect the cycle. Either way we are so relieved. This was by far the scariest thing to ever happen to me. It showed me how fragile life is, and I know I've learned from this experience. It is scary, but you need to understand what you can control and what you can't. Please don't stress too much, it won't do you any good. Relax, and trust in God's plan for you."	10	March 22, 2015	11	149
199,473	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I took the shot after 6 weeks postpartum due to breastfeeding aswell. Slowly but surely I started experiencing minor side effects which graduly became worse after the 3rd shot...OMG..i gained 26 pounds in 9 months, severe insomia , heart palpitations,hair loss, severe anxiety , arm pain shooting from my shoulder to my fingers, numbness and tingling on both arms, fatigue, depressed. When I really started getting concerned was when I started twitching and would goult out of my sleep with anxiety attacks..I had chest pains n poking sensations in my heart...I had no clue it was really from the shot till I decided to skip my next appointment and With in days of not getting the next dose I started feeling so much better..the shot is POISON!!!!"	4	March 7, 2015	1	127
81,993	Liraglutide	obesity	"Over 4 months Ive lost 23 pounds with saxenda. Compared to a 2 month regimen of 15 pounds with phentermine. I feel saxenda is better because there are no noticeable side effects like you get with phentermine. I did not have energy bursts with the sudden crash, increased heart rate or difficulty sleeping like phentermine causes. Also, after 2 or 3 months, in my experience, phentermine stops working. Saxenda is still effective for me. Hope this helps."	10	October 1, 2016	37	77
1,409	Sumatriptan	migraine	"I have had migraines since I was 6 years old, they are very strong in my family. I have been using the Imitrex injections since I was 17, I am now 25. I am always amazed at how well the Imitrex works, because I get migraines so often I usually wait until my migraine is pretty bad before taking an injection (You are supposed to take it at the first sign of a migraine but if I did that I would take an injection almost daily). I take the injection, lie down for 30-60 minuted and the migraine is totally gone! Seriously. The only side effects I have are a tingly/tight feeling that lasts 2-3 minutes, and as of the last 3 years a red itchy injection site reaction, that resolves in 2 hours or less."	10	August 5, 2009	4	136
9,801	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I have been on this for 2 weeks now and no side effects thus far (except for possible bloating...can't really tell if it is related yet). I was previously on NuvaRing which gave me a yeast infection and on Ortho TriCyclen/Ortho TriCyclen Lo many years ago and experienced morning nausea and severe mood swings constantly. Thus, loving it so far!"	10	May 11, 2015	4	60
166,253	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had Liletta inserted on the 9th, it is now the 13th. I am a 27 year old woman with no children or pregnancies. It was a painful insertion and I did have a cold sweat after the procedure. I would not recommend working on the day of your procedure; I had the day off. I was on my period as is procedure for IUD insertion and it stopped about a day afterwards. I am not experiencing heavy bleeding or spotting. I just had sex with my boyfriend and he could not feel the strings or device. I am pleased with it and would recommend Liletta to friends or other women who are tired of taking pills every day. I know it is only a few days into having it but again I am experiencing NO HEAVY BLEEDING. I am certain my period will be almost non existent!!!"	10	January 13, 2017	10	148
16,144	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I wanna start by saying thank you ladies for sharing your reviews , I have a rare blood disorder that cause me to bleed easy especially during my cycle , I've tryed many many different ones for years but Gildess seems to do the job my first month I spotted for about a week my next month was light and no cramps, just cravings now this is the third month it seems to have changed the day I get my period I could tell because when it come the second month . The only complaints I have is I've been having severe cramping the closer to my period & weird sharp pains in my temples and a bit of soreness but nothing that's not manageable good luck ladies , oh and a bit of acne that's easy to manage works really good though"	7	April 30, 2016	0	143
126,841	Erythromycin	upper respiratory tract infection	"I am taking LOFEPRAMINE and PERICYAZINE for mental health issues, and found that ERYTHROMYCIN , wiped out my mental health meds. It was as if I was not taking them, and I must now , NOT take Erythromycin or any other MACROLIDES, this is the group of meds that Erythromycin belongs to. I found it hard to believe that an anti-biotic could cause such profound effects. I hope this review helps other people with m.h.issues. If in doubt Google it."	1	July 16, 2016	1	80
3,975	Seroquel XR	depression	"I've been on Venlafaxine 300mg along with Quetiapine, Mirtazapine and Pregabalin for Major Depression for around 7 years.Augmentation therapy works for me. It's not perfect, but this level of Venlafaxine along with the other meds has kept me alive. I'm not getting better, but I'm certainly more stable and not going downhill and not suicidal. So in conclusion, don't be scared of meds, they may just save your life."	9	December 24, 2015	64	69
110,657	Duragesic	chronic pain	"I have been on all different meds for CRPS that I got from a work related injury 16 years ago. Tried just about all the extended release options available but they caused intolerable side effects. Even tried neurontin but only got side effects. This drug changed my life. I could function because the pain was tolerable for the first time in years. I do not know what I will do if it is ever unavailable to me. I still need something for break through pain but I can live an almost functional life now. I am at 125 mcg. every 48 hours. I found that 72 hours was too long between changes as the pain was intolerable on the 3rd day."	8	January 3, 2017	26	121
171,396	Wellbutrin	depression	"I think I've been suffering from seasonal disorder for most of my adult life. I live in Alaska, the sun comes and goes. It's been 2weeks on WB, and I'm not sure what to think. My anxiety and depression are next to nothing, but I feel like I'm missing something in my brain, if that makes sense. I'm pretty much just doing a routine everyday, but without anger. The wife likes the improvement in my mood, as do the kids. So I'll probably keep taking it to make them happy."	7	November 8, 2016	21	90
130,520	Levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I'm 48 years old and had the Mirena for 4 years now, it totally stopped my period and I was very pleased due to heavy bleeding. I have had dizziness, weight gain, and lots of acne, hair loss etc. I'm getting it removed a year early. It took a toll on my body, but everybody is effected in different ways."	4	August 24, 2012	19	60
142,028	Escitalopram	depression	"This medication has saved my life. I can function without feeling down. I am enjoying everything now. Only drawback is when you run out or if you stop taking the pill the withdrawls can be terrible. I went crazy and was severely depressed. But if taken correctly they are awesome."	10	December 25, 2008	29	50
140,262	Asenapine	schizoaffective disorde	"Definitely ask for the black cherry flavor! I have been taking this since September and my dose was recently increased to 20 mg. I REALLY LOVE SAPHRIS! It can work on any symptom you have. Depression. Mania. Psychosis. Anxiety. You may even be able to get samples from your doctor since it is so new. If you take it all at night like I do, make sure you get 7-8 hours sleep. 6 will not do!"	10	November 23, 2011	23	76
19,328	Pregabalin	ibromyalgia	"This is poison, destroyed my life, horrible side effects and made my pain so much worse. Detoxing is a living hell and makes coming off narcotics a walk in the park. It's horrible and should be taken off the market."	1	March 31, 2016	78	40
170,912	Quetiapine	insomnia	"Seroquel has saved me from the anxiety of not falling asleep at night. I too was on Ambien and some natural supplements. I felt like I was living outside myself in a fog. After Seroquel, I sleep and I'm rested. Occasionally have killer nightmares that are different than other dreaming I've had. I did gain about 10 pounds as I got the munchies before I went to bed. I have that under control and I'm not munching, have lost 5-6lbs. Did have a terrible time getting up in the morning, but I am hypothyroid. Doctor added 100 mgs of Wellbutrin and I can get up now. Wish I could sleep without all that, but can express the level of gratitude for this gift."	10	June 19, 2011	25	123
31,221	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"When i use the miconazone it doesn't burn it feels relieved at night then during the day i get to itching again idk if it's the type of fabric underwear i wear or what... but i honestly don't know if it's working or anything it made me spot too now i'm confused."	4	October 12, 2016	4	52
181,360	Prozac	depression	"Prozac was the first antidepressant I was ever put on and it never really helped me. I couldn't eat normally for several weeks, kept throwing up and while waiting for the side effects to go away my doctor gave me a higher dose and my anxiety seemed to get even worse. About a month in, my suicidal thoughts got worse and I just got reckless with my life because I felt like nothing mattered. After an intervention with my friends I decided to just stop taking it cold turkey, and I really didn't experience that bad of withdrawal effects, I was just glad I wasn't taking it anymore. I would say it made me the most suicidal I'd been in a long time and while it may work wonders for some people it just did not work with me."	1	February 6, 2016	40	139
49,173	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"ive been on this pill for 2 months now and I'm growing to like it. During the first month, I experienced the side effects (as expected). My breasts were very swollen and VERY tender. I had to buy new bras to handle the pain. I had one day of nausea and never had issues with it again. I had migraines on and off throughout the first month and they have gone away. Periods are much shorter, lighter, and much less painful. I have had bare sex on this pill and have not seen any signs of pregnancy. It made my face break out during the first month, however, on month 2 my skin looked WAY better. After about 3 months of taking the pill all side effects seem to subside!"	9	June 20, 2016	11	130
138,470	Phentermine	weight loss	"I started phentermine on june 12 /2013 starting weight 208lb with phentermine and healthy diet now after 4 month dropped to 161lb lolllll never thought its gonna be possible its a pleasure now to go shopping for new medium size clothes thank you phentermine"	10	November 3, 2013	65	44
123,069	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I get severe acne now, I sweat more often then not now, and I now have cramping - which I have never had before. Plus I start my period early and end late."	8	January 2, 2011	6	33
102,808	Aripiprazole	depression	"5mg dose; used with Zoloft (50mg). Not too many side effects for me. Some dizziness when getting up and slightly blurred vision immediately upon standing. Mild problems with dehydration, but that is only because I have been spending a lot of time outside this summer. All of these side effects seem to have gotten better over time. I have been on it for about 4 weeks."	8	August 21, 2012	31	66
144,485	Etonogestrel	birth control	"Where do I start? I first started with Implanon at age 19 and once removed, had Nexplanon replacing it. I am now 24. 25lbs heavier, have had major depression and suicidal tendencies since the beginning. Body pain, stomach issues, dizziness to the extent of having vertigo, etc. I bled for 6months at the beginning of having Implanon, but once replaced with Nexplanon, my body was use to it so I simply continued to not have a period. I have had gross, brown "blood" discharge in place of periods and some weeks have to wear panty liners constantly. It looks pretty gross. Anyways, I am getting this taken out in a few days and really hoping the depression lessens and I get my life back."	5	April 8, 2016	7	124
154,122	Lialda	ulcerative colitis, active	"I have Ulcerative Colitis and have been on Lialda for a few years, 4 pills per day. I am in remission. My biggest problem is Urgency and if I can conquer this problem I would be so much better. I have no pain. I eat most foods but stay away from gassy foods such as beans. I found that when I eat popcorn, I have problems. "	7	July 12, 2013	37	67
48,771	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've been on the pill for about 2 weeks. So far I have been spotting every single day and have been breaking out with pimples on my face. No sign in weight gain. Will keep y'all updated as I progress in my birth control journey."	4	March 18, 2017	3	45
43,162	Sronyx	birth control	"I liked this pill a lot after switching from Ortho Tri Cyclen. I was able to lose the weight that I had gained with Ortho Tri Cyclen, and I haven't been craving food all the time. This pill hasn't negatively affected my skin as far as I can tell, and I haven't had any problems with breakthrough bleeding or irregular periods. I am almost done my second month however, and I have started to notice that my sex drive has seemed to decrease and it has made me constantly dry during intercourse. "	6	August 5, 2013	3	93
183,026	Cymbalta	generalized anxiety disorde	"I was on celexa for a few yrs.n when I started feeling "well" again decided to stop taking it. Within a yr. I was constantly crying n went back on it but it affected my ability to Fully enjoy intimacy so the mental health nurse told me ask my Dr.for pristine, which I did n he prescribed my cymbalta instead which I took a long with my celexa. When I went back to c him he said that he told me stop the celexa n prescribed me 60mg.of cymbalta a day which I now have been on for about a yr. To say it's a godsend is an understatement. I actually went to an outside concert with approx.5000 people in attendance. Although I was still a little anxious a couple drinks helped me to somewhat enjoy myself. Normally crowds cause me unbearable anxiety."	8	August 15, 2015	56	143
178,464	Adzenys XR-ODT	adhd	"My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago (she's 13 now) and was on Adderall XR 25 mg for a few years. She was never hungry and had a hard time sleeping. We switched her to Adzenys XR 12.5 (lower than her Adderall dose equivalent). It doesn't seem to last as long -- but then again it's not as strong. The good thing is her appetite is back and she doesn't have trouble sleeping. She also doesn't complain about not feeling like herself (she is usually a pretty happy kid, but complained the Adderall made her withdrawn). She's doing fairly good in school, though she has some learning challenges in some areas. Although she's only been on it a few months, I am relatively happy with the results."	8	January 24, 2017	11	130
155,825	Metronidazole	bacterial vaginitis	"This medication worked very well, however this is the most horrible tasting thing I've ever had...but if you take it with minute maid cherry limeade juice you taste absolutely nothing but the juice."	6	November 7, 2011	20	33
45,069	Fluoxetine	depression	"This is a great medicine. I switched to this after taking lexapro and having some difficult-to-manage side effects. I did not have any side effects at all on Prozac in the beginning. I have noticed that recently I have more of an appetite. I monitor what I eat so I haven't gained weight but it is more of a challenge. My sister is also on the same dose but has not had the hunger side effect."	8	December 2, 2016	31	76
17,342	Toprol-XL	supraventricular tachycardia	"I am a 70 yr old RN. I started having episodes of near-fainting around 16 yr.old (actually fainted twice). I would go to the nurse & ask to lay down-which helped, but she thought I was faking. Next episode, 25 yr old - saw cardiologist, negative EKG, no treatment. Next 2 episodes, 30 yr old, more severe, ER - negative tests. Next 5 episodes, 40-50 yr old increasing severity, ER. During the last ER visit, I heard about a new type of Doc, an electrocardiophysiologist. I wore a monitor for 6 weeks before it finally "caught" the SVT. I started on Toprol 50 mg per day. But then, I had an episode of severe low BP (80/40) - back to the ER. My new Doc said to split dose, take 25 mg AM & PM. No episodes past 20 years. I'm a happy camper !"	10	February 11, 2016	72	145
63,822	Sertraline	depression	"I was on Cipralex for 3 years and it destroyed my life. I lost 3 years of my life leaving school and doing nothing but sit at home worthless. Then I switched to Zoloft, I felt better on Zoloft but still the same complaint of being a “zombie”. I have never felt it is me for the past 10 years. I had tried getting off these drugs so many times but everytime I do it I feel better for the first few months then I collapse, again. It is very hard to be on them, and to be off them at the same time. My advice for you is to try them at last. Never start with antidepressants. Thank you and good luck."	5	December 9, 2017	0	123
26,565	Sprintec	birth control	"I've been on this pill for about three weeks. The first night I took it I felt horrible! But ever since then I've been fine. I didn't eat before or after taking it so that could have been the problem. I always feel like I'm cramping. Not bad cramps but I just feel like something is going on. I also constantly have a headache but overall it's working like it should!"	4	August 15, 2012	5	71
135,287	Bentyl	irritable bowel syndrome	"I've been suffering for two weeks before I got perscribed Bentyl. Bentyl has helped greatly and helped with the urgency I was feeling. I don't like the drowsy feeling it leaves but I suppose I'd rather have the tiredness than the constant problem of "going". Bentyl has been a good medicine for me. I recommend it to others who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or other problems!"	9	August 4, 2011	45	67
158,176	Ziprasidone	bipolar disorde	"I have only been on Geodon a few days and I can't tolerate it. I feel intoxicated, can't type very well, and am already having some involuntary movements in my face. I am not taking it tonight and will see my doctor tomorrow and request something else."	3	September 16, 2014	36	47
87,580	Naproxen	tendonitis	"I took Alieve for a week and a half. It worked great on my chronic back and foot pain, however my arms and finger joints began to hurt like arthritis! I've never taken a drug which causes new pain! "	2	August 8, 2015	7	40
47,035	Tirosint	underactive thyroid	"The only problem with Tirosint capsules is the out of pocket price... We are low fixed income due to my hubby being an Elderly Disabled Vet and I must be home taking care of him so nearly $44/mo comes out of the grocery $; Yet I prefer Tirosint capsules over any other thyroid meds I have had because I have not had any negative reaction to it like I have all the others I have tried; Levothyroxine tablets I get big migraines. With Armour allergic reaction that makes me into a zombie. "	10	February 20, 2015	63	93
116,692	Lamictal	bipolar disorde	"For me the side effects greatly outweighed the benefits since I didn't feel any benefits. This medicine might be effective for the treatment of something. However bi-polar/depression not so much. Not a whole lot of fun when you stop taking it either."	1	March 7, 2017	15	42
72,402	Tramadol	pain	"I was prescribed tramadol for a severe sore throat. I couldn't eat anything or take my other medicines before taking it and was only able to drink enough to keep me hydrated. Although I have experienced headaches and nausea since taking it, I can at least eat soft foods and soup and take my other medications. The headaches and nausea aren't pleasant, but, after losing 6 lbs in 2 days because I couldn't eat, the benefits definitely outweighed the side effects."	8	December 25, 2010	15	81
167,056	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I've always tracked my cycle very closely. This particular night I had unprotected sex I didn't look at my calendar until AFTER the fact. Lo and behold, it was the day of my ovulation! I took the pill exactly 8 1/2 hours after the incident. The first few days I felt no side effects. By day 5 still no side effects but I was a complete anxious mess! Day 6 & 7 I felt exhausted, and mild headache mostly due to stress. It's now day 8 and this morning I woke up with lower back pain, and cramping. I went to the bathroom and my period started! This was the worst week of my life & let me tell you, I have learned my lesson! I feel so thankful. I hope the pill works for you also. Sending positive vibes. hugs"	10	June 9, 2016	6	141
117,557	Nortriptyline	depression	"I was the person who had all kind of problems and non of them could be linked together. So I seen many doctors and I tried many drugs. I had major depression which all the usual depressants made worse. Debilitating migraines. Moderate to severe muscle and joint pain. Severe insomnia and panic attacks. I was on many medications and in high doses. Didn't help. It was very frustrating cause no one believed what I experienced was real. Till a friend on college said maybe it's just in your head and encouraged me to see the counsellor who in turn sent me to.the shrink. And he took me off.everything I was on and put me on nortriptyline with in 3 weeks. I did a 180. Except for the panic attacks which I started taking lorazapam. I'm doing great."	10	August 31, 2015	52	137
131,561	Methyl salicylate	rheumatoid arthritis	"I used Absorbine Jr cream for arthritis pain relief because I am a motorcyclist that loves to ride. I love riding more than anything and I want to continue to ride until I'm 60. But when my arthritis acts up, my joints hurt and stiffen and it makes it very painful to ride. I couple times I had to pull over and have someone pick me up because I could barely drive start on the bike. Absorbine Jr gives me arthritis pain relief quick and allows me to get home without having to call someone to pick me up. While this is not a permanent solution and I will have to give up riding eventually, this product gives me more time to really enjoy what I lover to do. I will use Absorbine Jr until I can't ride anymore and it gives me a lot of joy too."	10	September 23, 2016	1	148
140,396	Ubiquinone	dietary supplementation	"I took this supplement awhile back with hope that it would help me with my migraines, I would have them for weeks at a time. So I took 200 mg everyday, I don't recall if i took it with or without food, but definitely took it during the day for at least a month. By the time I met with a neurologist my migraines were almost gone. He told me to stop taking it as he didn't know enough about, so I did, but nothing has worked so well since, so now I'm going back on. I believe that studies have been updated well enough. :-)"	10	April 18, 2017	3	106
68,544	Excedrin	migraine	"I've used regular and migrane vesions of Excedrin and they have both work effectively. The pain relief is realized within 15 minutes of taking. I swear by this product and have used countless others when I did not have Excedrin at my disposal. I highly recommend this product."	10	November 4, 2009	14	48
231,723	Trazodone	insomnia	"Stopping Trazodone ASAP and here's why. Worked for me for about 4 or 5 months but when I needed a higher dosage of it (100-150 mgs), the REALLY BAD SIDE EFFECTS began. I'm talking the worst hand TREMORS ever, to the point where I have trouble holding a pen and writing. I am writing this on my phone and can barely hold it steady. The mental/cognitive effects are worse, I mean seriously I thought I had a brain tumor or something along those lines!!! Extreme CONFUSION, SEVERE SHORT-TERM MEMORY LOSS, I'm dizzy pretty much all the time and the lack of coordination is so bad that my driving suffered. The effects were never at night after I took it, always the next day. If you feel like you're losing it, you aren't. Just stop taking Trazodone."	2	October 30, 2014	202	136
129,645	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Skyla was the best birth control decision I have ever had. I've been on it for three months now and absolutely love it. There was certainly a fair amount of pain on insertion and the week after; I will admit that, but it has improved my sex life, hasn't tampered with my systemic hormones/weight gain/etc., makes me feel comfortable and safe, and my partner can hardly ever feel it. 10/10 would reccommend!"	9	June 17, 2015	16	72
168,027	Jolessa	birth control	"I've been taking Jolessa for 8 months. My first 2 months went great after that everything went downhill. Acne on my face, itching in certain areas and I've been having abnormal cycles. My cycle would come on TWICE a month and lasted about 10 days. Cramps were horrible and it was heavy flow for EVERYDAY. It was some days I would just spot out of nowhere. This is one type of birth control pills I don't recommend."	1	September 25, 2016	2	77
94,672	Abilify	schizophrenia	"I took this medication after being on resperidone which made me really tense but abilify really works for me still hear voices in a distant way and still will be increasing the dose"	7	September 13, 2015	11	33
192,267	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	acne	"This is a very good option for acne! I am 18 and I have had acne since around 7th grade. I did not know what exactly was causing my acne.. hormones? the food I was eating? I was not sure but I feel this pill was effective. I am also on solodyn which I love!! And also I use cetaphil to cleanse then moisturize with the silver serum. My routine works very well for me I have not gotten a pimple in a while however I have gotten small bumps along the way. Gaining weight was not a problem at all while taking this.. I even think I lost weight. So I would recommend this and solodyn; they definitely helped with my acne."	9	January 2, 2016	8	123
42,267	Dexilant	gerd	"I would rate this a 10 for treating GERD; however, I am giving it a 7 due to side effects. I have had no problems with GERD since beginning the medicine but I am experiencing an increase in blood pressure. I also am experiencing dizziness, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, tightness in my throat, pressure in my chest that makes me feel like I am going to vomit (although I do not feel nauseated), and just a general overall bad feeling. This does not happen until the extended release of the medication occurs at about 4-5 hours after administration. Although it treats my GERD symptoms great I have decided it is not worth the other side effects that I am having."	7	May 21, 2011	82	121
181,338	Prozac	anxiety and stress	"I was prescribed 10mg of this medication for the first month and felt okay, but I still had my bad days. On my 6th week, my doc upped my prescription to 20 mg, and in the week I was on that dosage, my anxiety was through the roof. I went back to my doctor with my symptoms and he put me back down to 10mg with the intent of weening me off of it. Plus, this makes you kind of emotionless, like a zombie. Even on my good days where I wasn't anxious, I just didn't have the motivation to do anything. I really don't recommend this to anyone. But if it helps you, that's good."	2	April 24, 2016	41	116
68,647	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"Prevents pregnancy but definitely not worth the side effects. It will cause mood swings a week into getting it. Please, for the sake of your own health do not get this shot."	5	May 17, 2017	5	32
131,997	Effexor XR	bipolar disorde	"I have tried at least a dozen different psychiatric drugs, and Effexor XR works better for my depression than anything else has, and it does not make me at all manic. I also had a positive side effect it made me lose weight! I was very pleased."	10	October 12, 2009	27	47
73,600	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I started taking the pill a little over a month ago and it still makes me feel so nauseous. I bled for a full month and it was heavy some days and light others but the doctor said that was normal. I don't want to stop taking it because I'm getting married in two months so I'm pushing through the horribleness of it and hoping the nausea goes away eventually. Oh and it makes me so moody too!"	5	May 28, 2013	6	78

81,419

Yaz

acne

"This is the first pill I have ever taken that is hormone related, and the main reason was for acne. Within the first week all my acne was gone, and never broke out for the year! But after a year, my acne started coming back, and I am now on Yasmin, I was hoping for the same flawless face effect, but I still break out tremendously, especially compared to when I was on Yaz. I'm going to get off Yasmin because the pill just it isn't helping with my acne anymore. However, I enjoyed that year of flawless skin! I didn't have to worry about applying a full face of makeup to leave the house for 5 minutes! Now I'm back to wearing makeup all the time! I hope I find something that works soon."

9

April 22, 2013

17

135

217,465

Clarithromycin

strep throat

"I was prescribed this medication to clear up my strep throat that had been lingering for quite some time. I had no side effects for the first day and found that my throat was beginning to feel better. However the second day I noticed an extremely sour taste in my mouth which I couldn't escape and a very upset stomach. This medication made me feel nauseous and ill for two days before I stopped taking the medication all together."

6

June 27, 2015

4

79

221,507

Makena

premature lab

"4 years ago my 1st pregnancy i went into preterm labor at 26 weeks. this year I have been on makena since 17 weeks I'm now 37 weeks with no shots left I've made it :-) I was worried at first but have nothing negative to say and if your doctor recommends this for you I say do it and don't forget prayers ....."

9

June 28, 2016

24

64

167,465

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I'm only 18 and this guy and I had sex on 2/26 and we didn't use a condom because he didn't have one. We used the pull out method. He didn't finish in my which was good, but I got worried about pre cum pregnancy. I was already supposed to be getting my period any day now. But just in case I went to the store the next day and got plan b. I was crazy worried about getting pregnant because I am only 18. I had some nausea the next couple days and freaked out thinking it was morning sickness or something. I was bloated and had crazy cravings. I gained a like 4 pounds and freaked out. I was thinking of the absolute worst possibilities. But thankfully, 5 days later I came home from school and checked and voil"

10

March 2, 2016

8

141

59,876

NuvaRing

birth control

"I have used nuva ring for 7 years. It is the only birth control I have ever used besides condoms, so I don't have any other frame of reference, however I have had such a good experience with it. I'm 23 now and have been on it since I was 15. I have been extremely sexually active since age 15, and have never been pregnant. As long as you keep track of your schedule of putting it in and taking it out, it is fine. My periods could literally be clocked to the hour, I always knew when I would have them. However, recently I have been having one horrible migraine every month the day before my period (the day I take nuvaring out). Which is probably due to a switch in hormones. But otherwise, I would suggest at least trying it. It's been great."

10

October 27, 2015

14

145

166,620

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"After my last child and not being comfortable on the pill I had the Mirena inserted under mild sedation. I felt nothing when I woke and only had slight bleeding for the first month. Thereafter nothing. I had it in for 8 years - no problems and no bleeding. I am now menopausal and on Estrogen patches. My Mirena has been replaced with a new one - it's been 3 months now and Ivé only had a day or two of very light spotting. The best thing ever."

10

September 2, 2016

19

88

63,345

Epiduo

acne

"I hated it! Did not help my skin whatsoever and I had to get off it within a week due to bad side effects. Epiduo made my skin burn extremely badly whenever I put it on my face, it made my eyes water and almost had me in tears. As well as that, it made my skin super sensitive, it now stings to put moisturiser, foundation or anything on my skin! My skin went super red & flakey. Would definitely not recommend as I'm still experiencing the redness, sensitivity and extreme dryness after being off Epiduo for 4 days."

2

November 5, 2016

5

99

179,925

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

acne

"This stuff is amazing! At first I had my doubts because in the first week my face became red, sore, dry and flaky. However, that is something that you have to put up with for a week or two. My skin is almost completely clear and I am up to about month 4 of using the gel. My advice is do not give up on the gel, keep using it and you will see improvements!"

10

October 9, 2014

62

75

213,394

Benzamycin

acne

"It works quite well, I used to have numerous whiteheads constantly covering my chin but this works well. Occasionally I will have a few pimples but normally its during sports and when I'm not playing sports I'm clear. The biggest drawback is it is very hard to apply. It leaves a white flakey coating all over your face that is hard to remove with out removing the product. I normally get rid of it with moisturizer but it requires two applications that are hard to rub in."

8

June 8, 2008

48

87

200,544

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"This is an amazing product. I took it for about 10 days before I quit. I can't believe that I am not experiencing the anxiety and cravings that I have had when trying to quit cold turkey. I still get the urge for, say, my cigarette with my first cup of coffee, but I just put it out of my mind and go on. I take it after eating a good sized breakfast, and make sure I drink plenty of water with it, at least 1 cup. I have had no nausea or stomach problems. I was originally concerned about the dreams, thinking I was going to wake up horrified with realistic nightmares. Instead, I am kind of enjoying the dreams. Everything is in vivid color, typical of dreams, they don't always make sense but they are entertaining. "

10

June 24, 2011

5

139

189,668

Oxycodone

pain

"I recently broke my neck and am wearing a halo. Oxycodone is the only thing that seems to help, I'm only 20 years old and want to be active and this drug helps me to be somewhat active. It is wonderful."

10

February 24, 2009

8

41

39,170

Contrave

weight loss

"I have been on Contrave 3 weeks and the hunger is gone. I am getting annoying headaches and wonder if those will stop eventually. I used to drink wine with dinner and the craving for that has gone as well! I have los 6 lbs. so far and feel quite well otherwise. Will the headaches go away?"

5

April 30, 2017

1

57

87,930

Clindamycin

bacterial infection

"I took one 300 milligram dose after a root canal and after 5 hours horrible burning and itching down my back buttocks and ears were unbearable. I was standing at work when after an hour became light headed and had difficulty in walking. I had to stop every 5 steps to rest my heart was pounding I thought I was having a heart attack. I became nauseaous and extremely hot. I drank lots of water and sat down in front of the AC. I began to feel better. I came home and discovered blisters on my insides of both thighs and calf. My right hand is red and swollen and my lips are chaff and swollen. My back has a painful rash on it this is my first day one single dose...Never again.."

6

October 8, 2016

14

133

57,323

Oxymorphone

pain

"I started out with 10mg, but the side effects were too much! My doc then put me on 5mg, which did nothing at all, then bumped me to 7.5. I am starting back on the 10mg this week because 7.5mg is alright but not really working as well as the 10mg did. Now, although the side effects were horrible, the pain relief was great! I am having insurance issues, so unfortunately for the next couple days, until I can go pick it up, I have to use just my Oxycodone 2xdaily as needed for break through pain, and my muscle relaxant. I realized just in one day how much the 7.5 worked more than I realized when my shoulder and neck started throbbing. It is obvious that although it was not as good as the 10's were for pain relief, it worked more than I realized!"

8

May 27, 2014

31

146

75,056

Nitrofurantoin

bladder infection

"Did not have any signs of a bladder infection. I am 5 weeks pregnant so after a routine urine culture my doctor said I had an infection and prescribed me Macrobid. I have taken it with food, oatmeal to be exact in the mornings. The nausea was so extreme for hours. I'm on day three and hoping I can finish this. "

4

April 27, 2011

18

62

117,008

Synvisc-One

osteoarthritis

"I had the Synvisc 1 over a year ago in my left knee, I work 12 hour days and am on my feet a lot. I am still satisfied with the results."

10

November 8, 2017

1

32

176,908

Promethazine

nausea/vomiting

"I was first given this medication after being admitted to the ER with a kidney infection, it is a literal miracle. I have an intense phobia of vomiting which gives me horrible anxiety anytime I feel nauseous (which is often with acid reflux and IBS) which makes the entire situation so much worse, but promethazine is an almost instant life saver. It did make me drowsy when I first started taking it, but that has lessened as time has gone by. It does take a while to completely work (30-60 mins depending on how amped up I am from anxiety) but as soon as I take it I know it's going to help and I am able to calm down and let it go to work. I can't imagine going back to a life where I missed out on work and events because of nausea."

10

May 22, 2017

10

145

168,250

Rizatriptan

migraine

"I used to take the Maxalt in pill form and these work 2x as fast. I took one today at the first sign of a headache and it stopped it in it's tracks in just under 15 minutes. The pill used to take 30 and often the headache had time to bloom and get bad by then. They didn't immediately get rid of the nausea I get, but it went away in about 20 min after it stopped the bloom. I rated these as a 9 because of the taste. They taste a bit like a peppermint candy that's gone bad, but it's bearable and only lasts for about 5 seconds. I usually wash the flavor away with coffee - I like to back up anything I take for a headache with a good dose of caffeine. These will be replacing my Maxalt pills even if they do taste awful."

9

October 19, 2012

11

150

66,660

Seroquel

schizophrenia

"I've been taking this drug for a few months I'm on a very high dose (800mg). I was finding on lower doses my paranoia was overwhelming and my depression was getting to the suicidal point. Now I'm on a higher dose I'm like a zombie, lack of motivation in everything I do. For me personally, I do not think its the right drug for me but everyone takes to medications differently"

1

January 2, 2016

8

71

182,216

Clomipramine

panic disorde

"Outstanding medication for obsessive compulsive stress disorder, Panic, Agoraphobia. I have been on this medicine for 15 years and it has eliminated my panic attacks, anxiety and am able to leave the house without fear. Side effects include rapid heart rate, dry mouth and sexual dysfunction and hypotension. I take Anafranil at night. There is absolutely no weight gain, in fact I lost 50lbs. I did switch to Zoloft with no success and am back on Anafranil. There were no withdrawal symptoms when tapered off. This is one of the best meds in the TCA class and works better than the new SSRIs for me."

10

February 24, 2012

108

105

16,604

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for a year and a half. And the first year I was not sexually active and I used only to regulate my period. (My cramps used to be so excruciating that I would have to stay home.) Not only did this pill make my period much lighter and manageable cramps, I also have had no pregnancy scares! Me and my partner are very sexually active and I have had no worries about being pregnant. Everything is always on track. Highly recommend this to any woman struggling with heavy periods companied by horrible cramps or is sexually active."

9

November 14, 2015

10

104

220,168

Amitriptyline

insomnia

"I had a very hard time sleeping. Most of the time I would stay up till 5 or 6 in the morning. I tried this pill and oh boy did it work. I love the feeling of being sleepy when I take these because I don't really know what that feels like anymore since I can never sleep. I am only on 20mg but I vary from 20mg to 40mg. I do not feel like they are addictive but I do enjoy how they put me right to sleep. They are great pills if you have trouble sleeping."

9

July 3, 2015

80

98

124,293

Skyla

birth control

"I just got my Skyla put in yesterday I am 20 with no kids, I took 800mg of Motrin 1 hour before my appointment as recommended by my doctor. Overall the procedure is quick but painful I would say the pain for me lasted about 15 seconds [taking measurements, dilating me, and inserting the Skyla] It is a crampy pain followed by a sharp pinch. After the insertion I was very shaky and slightly crampy and light headed but within 5 to 10 minutes I was back to normal with minor cramps. Less than 24 hours later and I feel slight cramps but overall feel fine."

7

March 2, 2016

0

106

44,451

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I have been taking Sprintec for about 2 years now and its been working pretty well for me. My period has been coming on time on the same day every month. It's like clock work! My only concern is that I've gained about 5 to 10lbs since I've been taking them. However, I'm not sure if it is a direct effect from Sprintec. I eat fairly well, but I don't work out as much. Before I got on the pill, I didn't work out and I used to eat fatty foods late at night and still maintain my abs and great figure. Now, I have to incorporate exercise and healthy eating habits to stay in shape. Other than the mysterious weight gain, Sprintec has done well for me."

9

March 25, 2010

1

128

95,434

Otezla

plaque psoriasis

"Initially stomach ache, diarhea and headache, feeling of unease. After 2 months most side effects gone. Never any at night so I make sure I take on full stomach. This helps me. It has been highly effective. Psoriasis started to clear within weeks. Now 99 % clear. When a spot shows up I hit it with one or two doses of topical and it's gone. So far great."

8

April 29, 2016

27

68

46,740

Clindamycin

bacterial vaginitis

"I've been using this for two days, and I've been itching and burning. I was prescribed because I thought I might have had a yeast infection bUT the dr. Said it was bacterial. My only symptom was a little discharge bUT now I'm worse off than I was."

2

October 24, 2016

7

48

164,147

Fluorouracil

keratosis

"This is my second time around with Efudex. I swear by it for effectiveness. Side effects are bad: breaking out looks unsightly, itching makes you feel like you want to scratch off your skin. The best relief I have found is Tylenol for pain and Calendula Cream (Marigold Cream) for the relief of irritated skin. That's keeping me sane and I am on week 4 overall: 16 days using medication the remainder trying to overcome side effects. Good luck to everyone. I still have more to go...."

9

November 19, 2009

152

87

108,300

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"Wk 1 has gone ok til yesterday 6/25/15 . Had terrible nausea and discovered it's a side effect. Felt so bad I couldn't bring my self to take #2 last night. Tonight I'll try pill 2. Humm. Didn't see you should take it with food. I need to lose 75 Lbs. 68 yr old, type 2 diabetic, high bp, glaucoma. Night snacking is my worst and Big appetite. Busy hands....less eating."

4

June 26, 2015

10

71

124,924

Allopurinol

gout

"For years I have suffered from Gout and the reviews are right, the pain is often unbearable! I have tophi in my right big toe joint and have not been able to wear "real" shoes for years. A friend of mine recommended the treatment to me. I discussed it with my doctor and he agreed to start me on the medication. It has been a God send to me! I have been taking Allopurinol 100mg once daily for several months now. It has stopped the severe pain and made it easier to walk on my feet! I have very dry skin now, but I do not want to go back to living with that pain daily. Other than the dry skin I have not had any problems. My pain got better quickly. If you suffer from this pain ask your doctor about putting you on Allourinol."

10

January 18, 2017

14

146

154,378

Reglan

nausea/vomiting

"Side effects were - confused, disoriented, dizzy, unable to concentrate or remember what I meant to do next. Unable to remember words or communicate effectively. Eyes feel unfocused. Slight muscle twitches, dry mouth and extreme drowsiness. Thank goodness I do not have to drive myself home from work! However, the nausea and vomiting HAS stopped."

1

September 15, 2009

22

55

216,327

Sildenafil

erectile dysfunction

"I am 45 years old. I have been suffering from ED for last 3 months . My physician suggested viyagra 100 mg the India generic version also available at low cost 15 indian rs per pill. I have tried its great. I have found harder erection and doing sex twice a night. No side effects . I found it works for up to 15 to 16 hrs for me."

10

April 9, 2017

33

69

195,091

Restoril

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

3,376

Nitrofurantoin

urinary tract infection

"While this did clear up my infection, I would have much prefered a different drug. Was prescribed 50mg, four tablets to be taken per day, for three days. This made me feel incredibly nauseous, blurred my vision, made my eyes feel like they were rolling back into my head, basically made me feel "tripped out". I would wake up during the night after having taken my last one of the day and the walls would feel as though they were moving in on me. Overall, while effective, the experienced scared me."

3

February 17, 2016

3

91

225,002

Bupropion

depression

"Back in Feb I had first started not sleeping well and by the end of that month major depression was in full effect. I tried numerous atypical antidepressants only getting major side effects. I was not inclined to use an SSRI since side effects seem to outweigh some of the positives they offer. Reluctant to give up on medication all together I was still not sleeping major battle with anxiety and insomnia. I decided to try Wellbutrin 150mg XL. Let me clearly explain the first 2 weeks were rough. No sleep think I slept 3 days or so. After the 3rd week I started to see more positive motivation and energy to get through the day. The energy is balanced now and the depressed thoughts and anxiety are in control. I'm just going to week 4... Onward"

9

July 15, 2016

54

137

161,406

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

acne

"So my acne before was mild but I was told it would start clearing my acne in the third month. I am finishing my third month and my skin is much much worse than it was. I am left with red markings/scars everywhere all over my face and I am at my wits end. I am torn between continuing or giving up,"

3

August 25, 2014

42

62

219,975

Amitriptyline

insomnia

"I was prescribed 50mg and the first time I took it this way WAY too high of a dosage. I felt drowsy for the entire day the next day like I was on drugs. I was prescribed this a few months go and I still have a many pills left because I only take it when I feel like I won't be able to sleep and I cut the pill in half so that it's only 25mg. I usually sleep like a baby but it is really hard to wake up. If I take it on the weekend I end up sleeping about 10 hours. I still feel pretty drowsy with 25mg but it wears off by the middle of the day."

8

March 9, 2016

36

122

228,832

Tadalafil

erectile dysfunction

"What Canadian Pharmacy did you use Woodman145? I checked many and finally decided on one. After reading so many reviews about ripoffs I placed a smaller test-order. I bought 20, 20mg Tadalafil - generic Cialis - (they offered 4 free with my order for a total of 24) for $67 (including shipping) and got them in 7 days. I'm still thrilled, considering my prescription cost was $75 for 4 pills. Also...for those of you concerned about the "kicking in" time. It takes about 1 hour and lasts up to 36 hours which is a much larger window than Viagra offers. I also split the 20s because 10mg works as well for me."

10

August 3, 2017

3

112

184,960

Harvoni

hepatitis c

"On my 8th week with Harvoni, headaches, fatigue and stomach pain, but light very tolerable. Had the virus for 40 years, 13 million when I started now not detected. Too good to be true! But it is!!! Got it in the army!!"

10

March 10, 2017

22

42

133,799

Bactrim DS

urinary tract infection

"Had a 7 day prescription of Bactrim DS. The first two days I had a headache, then the 3rd day I started feeling nausea which turned into nausea/dizziness/and constant fatigue. I've been off the medicine for 36 hours and still feel extremely exhausted, and still dizzy and a little queasy at times. "

6

April 5, 2013

69

53

115,773

Divalproex sodium

bipolar disorde

"I took my first dose of Depakote at night before bed. The next day I was so leveled out; I wasn't talking fast it was great. The rest of the day starting around 1:00 p.m. I slept all day. I woke up at 12:00 a.m. with my eyes extremely wide and dilated, my skin on my arms and legs was swirling (like the Starry Night painting), the walls were moving and things on the wall were levitating up and down. I was up until 3:00 a.m. and an on call nurse told me to sleep so it would wear off; I have never taken this medication again. (Taken for Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar type)"

3

July 11, 2016

24

113

119,620

Testosterone

hypogonadism, male

"I had a decreasing interest in sex, difficulty getting an erection, was gaining weight. All the Dr wanted to do was give me a prescription for Viagra and I did some research on my own. Found the symptoms were those of low testosterone and I scheduled a doctors appointment and asked for a blood test. Result were low...202 and I started Testim. The stuff is better than Viagra....increased sex drive, lost 50 lbs, feel and look 20 years younger. In my opinion every man should have their testosterone checked after age 40. I know that my wife appreciates my new attitude and performance."

10

March 3, 2010

99

103

106,148

Atomoxetine

adhd

"I am an adult in my late 30's. I have taken this drug off and on for the last year and a half, because my medical doesn't cover it and it is very expensive for me. When I was given samples, my family can see the difference in my thoughts and organization."

7

July 24, 2008

58

52

45,762

Fluoxetine

depression

"Originally my doctor prescribed me Klonopin (anti-anxiety medicine) and I took it for a year and started to feel very slow. I had a very blunt expression on my face and my family started to begin to think I was depressed. I saw another doctor and he prescribed me Prozac. It has relieved much of my depression and anxiety. I smile more and I think a bit clearer now. I don't worry all the time and I actually feel worth something. The first 3-4 weeks you don't see much improvement but once you hit 2 months you start to feel a lot better (at least I did). However, there are some sexual side effects, and you can feel drowsy. "

8

August 27, 2011

28

120

44,792

Nasacort

allergic rhinitis

"Highly effective! As any sufferer knows, night time is the most crucial time. I no longer fear waking up in a panic gasping for air as the nasal passages swell shut. (In a deep sleep, I have learned that brain creates nightmares to wake you up!) In addition to night time relief, I am more focused at the office as a software engineer that may sit behind a computer for up to 12 hours a day.I look foward now to both sleep and work."

10

February 23, 2014

14

84

110,523

Nexplanon

birth control

"I had this put in at least 3 weeks ago and I've had no problems my periods already stopped, I am occasionally moody, but other that a slight weight gain everything is fine with it. I would definitely recommend this to someone."

10

December 27, 2015

1

42

154,396

Nasacort Allergy 24HR

allergic rhinitis

"I love this product. I've tried all manner of allergy medications like Flonase, Zyrtec, Claritin, etc. and none of them have worked as well for me. I've been using Nasacort for about 7 months and it stills works well. I started with 2 sprays per nostril every day. Now I am at a single spray per nostril only 3-4 times a week, or every other day. The only downside is that it takes a few days in your system to actually start working. After that, though, it's wonderful."

10

February 1, 2016

3

88

68,243

Plan B

emergency contraception

"My gf and I had sex 2 days after her period. The condom came off, but I hadn't came yet. Still, we were really scared. This was on Saturday night. On Tuesday afternoon she took plan b, and got her period on Sunday morning. The night she took it she felt super sick and had nausea and a headache. It was weird since she wasn't supposed to get he period for about 2 more weeks, but it can affect the cycle. Either way we are so relieved. This was by far the scariest thing to ever happen to me. It showed me how fragile life is, and I know I've learned from this experience. It is scary, but you need to understand what you can control and what you can't. Please don't stress too much, it won't do you any good. Relax, and trust in God's plan for you."

10

March 22, 2015

11

149

199,473

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I took the shot after 6 weeks postpartum due to breastfeeding aswell. Slowly but surely I started experiencing minor side effects which graduly became worse after the 3rd shot...OMG..i gained 26 pounds in 9 months, severe insomia , heart palpitations,hair loss, severe anxiety , arm pain shooting from my shoulder to my fingers, numbness and tingling on both arms, fatigue, depressed. When I really started getting concerned was when I started twitching and would goult out of my sleep with anxiety attacks..I had chest pains n poking sensations in my heart...I had no clue it was really from the shot till I decided to skip my next appointment and With in days of not getting the next dose I started feeling so much better..the shot is POISON!!!!"

4

March 7, 2015

1

127

81,993

Liraglutide

obesity

"Over 4 months Ive lost 23 pounds with saxenda. Compared to a 2 month regimen of 15 pounds with phentermine. I feel saxenda is better because there are no noticeable side effects like you get with phentermine. I did not have energy bursts with the sudden crash, increased heart rate or difficulty sleeping like phentermine causes. Also, after 2 or 3 months, in my experience, phentermine stops working. Saxenda is still effective for me. Hope this helps."

10

October 1, 2016

37

77

1,409

Sumatriptan

migraine

"I have had migraines since I was 6 years old, they are very strong in my family. I have been using the Imitrex injections since I was 17, I am now 25. I am always amazed at how well the Imitrex works, because I get migraines so often I usually wait until my migraine is pretty bad before taking an injection (You are supposed to take it at the first sign of a migraine but if I did that I would take an injection almost daily). I take the injection, lie down for 30-60 minuted and the migraine is totally gone! Seriously. The only side effects I have are a tingly/tight feeling that lasts 2-3 minutes, and as of the last 3 years a red itchy injection site reaction, that resolves in 2 hours or less."

10

August 5, 2009

4

136

9,801

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I have been on this for 2 weeks now and no side effects thus far (except for possible bloating...can't really tell if it is related yet). I was previously on NuvaRing which gave me a yeast infection and on Ortho TriCyclen/Ortho TriCyclen Lo many years ago and experienced morning nausea and severe mood swings constantly. Thus, loving it so far!"

10

May 11, 2015

4

60

166,253

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had Liletta inserted on the 9th, it is now the 13th. I am a 27 year old woman with no children or pregnancies. It was a painful insertion and I did have a cold sweat after the procedure. I would not recommend working on the day of your procedure; I had the day off. I was on my period as is procedure for IUD insertion and it stopped about a day afterwards. I am not experiencing heavy bleeding or spotting. I just had sex with my boyfriend and he could not feel the strings or device. I am pleased with it and would recommend Liletta to friends or other women who are tired of taking pills every day. I know it is only a few days into having it but again I am experiencing NO HEAVY BLEEDING. I am certain my period will be almost non existent!!!"

10

January 13, 2017

10

148

16,144

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I wanna start by saying thank you ladies for sharing your reviews , I have a rare blood disorder that cause me to bleed easy especially during my cycle , I've tryed many many different ones for years but Gildess seems to do the job my first month I spotted for about a week my next month was light and no cramps, just cravings now this is the third month it seems to have changed the day I get my period I could tell because when it come the second month . The only complaints I have is I've been having severe cramping the closer to my period & weird sharp pains in my temples and a bit of soreness but nothing that's not manageable good luck ladies , oh and a bit of acne that's easy to manage works really good though"

7

April 30, 2016

0

143

126,841

Erythromycin

upper respiratory tract infection

"I am taking LOFEPRAMINE and PERICYAZINE for mental health issues, and found that ERYTHROMYCIN , wiped out my mental health meds. It was as if I was not taking them, and I must now , NOT take Erythromycin or any other MACROLIDES, this is the group of meds that Erythromycin belongs to. I found it hard to believe that an anti-biotic could cause such profound effects. I hope this review helps other people with m.h.issues. If in doubt Google it."

1

July 16, 2016

1

80

3,975

Seroquel XR

depression

"I've been on Venlafaxine 300mg along with Quetiapine, Mirtazapine and Pregabalin for Major Depression for around 7 years.Augmentation therapy works for me. It's not perfect, but this level of Venlafaxine along with the other meds has kept me alive. I'm not getting better, but I'm certainly more stable and not going downhill and not suicidal. So in conclusion, don't be scared of meds, they may just save your life."

9

December 24, 2015

64

69

110,657

Duragesic

chronic pain

"I have been on all different meds for CRPS that I got from a work related injury 16 years ago. Tried just about all the extended release options available but they caused intolerable side effects. Even tried neurontin but only got side effects. This drug changed my life. I could function because the pain was tolerable for the first time in years. I do not know what I will do if it is ever unavailable to me. I still need something for break through pain but I can live an almost functional life now. I am at 125 mcg. every 48 hours. I found that 72 hours was too long between changes as the pain was intolerable on the 3rd day."

8

January 3, 2017

26

121

171,396

Wellbutrin

depression

"I think I've been suffering from seasonal disorder for most of my adult life. I live in Alaska, the sun comes and goes. It's been 2weeks on WB, and I'm not sure what to think. My anxiety and depression are next to nothing, but I feel like I'm missing something in my brain, if that makes sense. I'm pretty much just doing a routine everyday, but without anger. The wife likes the improvement in my mood, as do the kids. So I'll probably keep taking it to make them happy."

7

November 8, 2016

21

90

130,520

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I'm 48 years old and had the Mirena for 4 years now, it totally stopped my period and I was very pleased due to heavy bleeding. I have had dizziness, weight gain, and lots of acne, hair loss etc. I'm getting it removed a year early. It took a toll on my body, but everybody is effected in different ways."

4

August 24, 2012

19

60

142,028

Escitalopram

depression

"This medication has saved my life. I can function without feeling down. I am enjoying everything now. Only drawback is when you run out or if you stop taking the pill the withdrawls can be terrible. I went crazy and was severely depressed. But if taken correctly they are awesome."

10

December 25, 2008

29

50

140,262

Asenapine

schizoaffective disorde

"Definitely ask for the black cherry flavor! I have been taking this since September and my dose was recently increased to 20 mg. I REALLY LOVE SAPHRIS! It can work on any symptom you have. Depression. Mania. Psychosis. Anxiety. You may even be able to get samples from your doctor since it is so new. If you take it all at night like I do, make sure you get 7-8 hours sleep. 6 will not do!"

10

November 23, 2011

23

76

19,328

Pregabalin

ibromyalgia

"This is poison, destroyed my life, horrible side effects and made my pain so much worse. Detoxing is a living hell and makes coming off narcotics a walk in the park. It's horrible and should be taken off the market."

1

March 31, 2016

78

40

170,912

Quetiapine

insomnia

"Seroquel has saved me from the anxiety of not falling asleep at night. I too was on Ambien and some natural supplements. I felt like I was living outside myself in a fog. After Seroquel, I sleep and I'm rested. Occasionally have killer nightmares that are different than other dreaming I've had. I did gain about 10 pounds as I got the munchies before I went to bed. I have that under control and I'm not munching, have lost 5-6lbs. Did have a terrible time getting up in the morning, but I am hypothyroid. Doctor added 100 mgs of Wellbutrin and I can get up now. Wish I could sleep without all that, but can express the level of gratitude for this gift."

10

June 19, 2011

25

123

31,221

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"When i use the miconazone it doesn't burn it feels relieved at night then during the day i get to itching again idk if it's the type of fabric underwear i wear or what... but i honestly don't know if it's working or anything it made me spot too now i'm confused."

4

October 12, 2016

4

52

181,360

Prozac

depression

"Prozac was the first antidepressant I was ever put on and it never really helped me. I couldn't eat normally for several weeks, kept throwing up and while waiting for the side effects to go away my doctor gave me a higher dose and my anxiety seemed to get even worse. About a month in, my suicidal thoughts got worse and I just got reckless with my life because I felt like nothing mattered. After an intervention with my friends I decided to just stop taking it cold turkey, and I really didn't experience that bad of withdrawal effects, I was just glad I wasn't taking it anymore. I would say it made me the most suicidal I'd been in a long time and while it may work wonders for some people it just did not work with me."

1

February 6, 2016

40

139

49,173

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"ive been on this pill for 2 months now and I'm growing to like it. During the first month, I experienced the side effects (as expected). My breasts were very swollen and VERY tender. I had to buy new bras to handle the pain. I had one day of nausea and never had issues with it again. I had migraines on and off throughout the first month and they have gone away. Periods are much shorter, lighter, and much less painful. I have had bare sex on this pill and have not seen any signs of pregnancy. It made my face break out during the first month, however, on month 2 my skin looked WAY better. After about 3 months of taking the pill all side effects seem to subside!"

9

June 20, 2016

11

130

138,470

Phentermine

weight loss

"I started phentermine on june 12 /2013 starting weight 208lb with phentermine and healthy diet now after 4 month dropped to 161lb lolllll never thought its gonna be possible its a pleasure now to go shopping for new medium size clothes thank you phentermine"

10

November 3, 2013

65

44

123,069

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I get severe acne now, I sweat more often then not now, and I now have cramping - which I have never had before. Plus I start my period early and end late."

8

January 2, 2011

6

33

102,808

Aripiprazole

depression

"5mg dose; used with Zoloft (50mg). Not too many side effects for me. Some dizziness when getting up and slightly blurred vision immediately upon standing. Mild problems with dehydration, but that is only because I have been spending a lot of time outside this summer. All of these side effects seem to have gotten better over time. I have been on it for about 4 weeks."

8

August 21, 2012

31

66

144,485

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Where do I start? I first started with Implanon at age 19 and once removed, had Nexplanon replacing it. I am now 24. 25lbs heavier, have had major depression and suicidal tendencies since the beginning. Body pain, stomach issues, dizziness to the extent of having vertigo, etc. I bled for 6months at the beginning of having Implanon, but once replaced with Nexplanon, my body was use to it so I simply continued to not have a period. I have had gross, brown "blood" discharge in place of periods and some weeks have to wear panty liners constantly. It looks pretty gross. Anyways, I am getting this taken out in a few days and really hoping the depression lessens and I get my life back."

5

April 8, 2016

7

124

154,122

Lialda

ulcerative colitis, active

"I have Ulcerative Colitis and have been on Lialda for a few years, 4 pills per day. I am in remission. My biggest problem is Urgency and if I can conquer this problem I would be so much better. I have no pain. I eat most foods but stay away from gassy foods such as beans. I found that when I eat popcorn, I have problems. "

7

July 12, 2013

37

67

48,771

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've been on the pill for about 2 weeks. So far I have been spotting every single day and have been breaking out with pimples on my face. No sign in weight gain. Will keep y'all updated as I progress in my birth control journey."

4

March 18, 2017

3

45

43,162

Sronyx

birth control

"I liked this pill a lot after switching from Ortho Tri Cyclen. I was able to lose the weight that I had gained with Ortho Tri Cyclen, and I haven't been craving food all the time. This pill hasn't negatively affected my skin as far as I can tell, and I haven't had any problems with breakthrough bleeding or irregular periods. I am almost done my second month however, and I have started to notice that my sex drive has seemed to decrease and it has made me constantly dry during intercourse. "

6

August 5, 2013

3

93

183,026

Cymbalta

generalized anxiety disorde

"I was on celexa for a few yrs.n when I started feeling "well" again decided to stop taking it. Within a yr. I was constantly crying n went back on it but it affected my ability to Fully enjoy intimacy so the mental health nurse told me ask my Dr.for pristine, which I did n he prescribed my cymbalta instead which I took a long with my celexa. When I went back to c him he said that he told me stop the celexa n prescribed me 60mg.of cymbalta a day which I now have been on for about a yr. To say it's a godsend is an understatement. I actually went to an outside concert with approx.5000 people in attendance. Although I was still a little anxious a couple drinks helped me to somewhat enjoy myself. Normally crowds cause me unbearable anxiety."

8

August 15, 2015

56

143

178,464

Adzenys XR-ODT

adhd

"My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago (she's 13 now) and was on Adderall XR 25 mg for a few years. She was never hungry and had a hard time sleeping. We switched her to Adzenys XR 12.5 (lower than her Adderall dose equivalent). It doesn't seem to last as long -- but then again it's not as strong. The good thing is her appetite is back and she doesn't have trouble sleeping. She also doesn't complain about not feeling like herself (she is usually a pretty happy kid, but complained the Adderall made her withdrawn). She's doing fairly good in school, though she has some learning challenges in some areas. Although she's only been on it a few months, I am relatively happy with the results."

8

January 24, 2017

11

130

155,825

Metronidazole

bacterial vaginitis

"This medication worked very well, however this is the most horrible tasting thing I've ever had...but if you take it with minute maid cherry limeade juice you taste absolutely nothing but the juice."

6

November 7, 2011

20

33

45,069

Fluoxetine

depression

"This is a great medicine. I switched to this after taking lexapro and having some difficult-to-manage side effects. I did not have any side effects at all on Prozac in the beginning. I have noticed that recently I have more of an appetite. I monitor what I eat so I haven't gained weight but it is more of a challenge. My sister is also on the same dose but has not had the hunger side effect."

8

December 2, 2016

31

76

17,342

Toprol-XL

supraventricular tachycardia

"I am a 70 yr old RN. I started having episodes of near-fainting around 16 yr.old (actually fainted twice). I would go to the nurse & ask to lay down-which helped, but she thought I was faking. Next episode, 25 yr old - saw cardiologist, negative EKG, no treatment. Next 2 episodes, 30 yr old, more severe, ER - negative tests. Next 5 episodes, 40-50 yr old increasing severity, ER. During the last ER visit, I heard about a new type of Doc, an electrocardiophysiologist. I wore a monitor for 6 weeks before it finally "caught" the SVT. I started on Toprol 50 mg per day. But then, I had an episode of severe low BP (80/40) - back to the ER. My new Doc said to split dose, take 25 mg AM & PM. No episodes past 20 years. I'm a happy camper !"

10

February 11, 2016

72

145

63,822

Sertraline

depression

"I was on Cipralex for 3 years and it destroyed my life. I lost 3 years of my life leaving school and doing nothing but sit at home worthless. Then I switched to Zoloft, I felt better on Zoloft but still the same complaint of being a “zombie”. I have never felt it is me for the past 10 years. I had tried getting off these drugs so many times but everytime I do it I feel better for the first few months then I collapse, again. It is very hard to be on them, and to be off them at the same time. My advice for you is to try them at last. Never start with antidepressants. Thank you and good luck."

5

December 9, 2017

0

123

26,565

Sprintec

birth control

"I've been on this pill for about three weeks. The first night I took it I felt horrible! But ever since then I've been fine. I didn't eat before or after taking it so that could have been the problem. I always feel like I'm cramping. Not bad cramps but I just feel like something is going on. I also constantly have a headache but overall it's working like it should!"

4

August 15, 2012

5

71

135,287

Bentyl

irritable bowel syndrome

"I've been suffering for two weeks before I got perscribed Bentyl. Bentyl has helped greatly and helped with the urgency I was feeling. I don't like the drowsy feeling it leaves but I suppose I'd rather have the tiredness than the constant problem of "going". Bentyl has been a good medicine for me. I recommend it to others who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or other problems!"

9

August 4, 2011

45

67

158,176

Ziprasidone

bipolar disorde

"I have only been on Geodon a few days and I can't tolerate it. I feel intoxicated, can't type very well, and am already having some involuntary movements in my face. I am not taking it tonight and will see my doctor tomorrow and request something else."

3

September 16, 2014

36

47

87,580

Naproxen

tendonitis

"I took Alieve for a week and a half. It worked great on my chronic back and foot pain, however my arms and finger joints began to hurt like arthritis! I've never taken a drug which causes new pain! "

2

August 8, 2015

7

40

47,035

Tirosint

underactive thyroid

"The only problem with Tirosint capsules is the out of pocket price... We are low fixed income due to my hubby being an Elderly Disabled Vet and I must be home taking care of him so nearly $44/mo comes out of the grocery $; Yet I prefer Tirosint capsules over any other thyroid meds I have had because I have not had any negative reaction to it like I have all the others I have tried; Levothyroxine tablets I get big migraines. With Armour allergic reaction that makes me into a zombie. "

10

February 20, 2015

63

93

116,692

Lamictal

bipolar disorde

"For me the side effects greatly outweighed the benefits since I didn't feel any benefits. This medicine might be effective for the treatment of something. However bi-polar/depression not so much. Not a whole lot of fun when you stop taking it either."

1

March 7, 2017

15

42

72,402

Tramadol

pain

"I was prescribed tramadol for a severe sore throat. I couldn't eat anything or take my other medicines before taking it and was only able to drink enough to keep me hydrated. Although I have experienced headaches and nausea since taking it, I can at least eat soft foods and soup and take my other medications. The headaches and nausea aren't pleasant, but, after losing 6 lbs in 2 days because I couldn't eat, the benefits definitely outweighed the side effects."

8

December 25, 2010

15

81

167,056

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I've always tracked my cycle very closely. This particular night I had unprotected sex I didn't look at my calendar until AFTER the fact. Lo and behold, it was the day of my ovulation! I took the pill exactly 8 1/2 hours after the incident. The first few days I felt no side effects. By day 5 still no side effects but I was a complete anxious mess! Day 6 & 7 I felt exhausted, and mild headache mostly due to stress. It's now day 8 and this morning I woke up with lower back pain, and cramping. I went to the bathroom and my period started! This was the worst week of my life & let me tell you, I have learned my lesson! I feel so thankful. I hope the pill works for you also. Sending positive vibes. *hugs*"

10

June 9, 2016

6

141

117,557

Nortriptyline

depression

"I was the person who had all kind of problems and non of them could be linked together. So I seen many doctors and I tried many drugs. I had major depression which all the usual depressants made worse. Debilitating migraines. Moderate to severe muscle and joint pain. Severe insomnia and panic attacks. I was on many medications and in high doses. Didn't help. It was very frustrating cause no one believed what I experienced was real. Till a friend on college said maybe it's just in your head and encouraged me to see the counsellor who in turn sent me to.the shrink. And he took me off.everything I was on and put me on nortriptyline with in 3 weeks. I did a 180. Except for the panic attacks which I started taking lorazapam. I'm doing great."

10

August 31, 2015

52

137

131,561

Methyl salicylate

rheumatoid arthritis

"I used Absorbine Jr cream for arthritis pain relief because I am a motorcyclist that loves to ride. I love riding more than anything and I want to continue to ride until I'm 60. But when my arthritis acts up, my joints hurt and stiffen and it makes it very painful to ride. I couple times I had to pull over and have someone pick me up because I could barely drive start on the bike. Absorbine Jr gives me arthritis pain relief quick and allows me to get home without having to call someone to pick me up. While this is not a permanent solution and I will have to give up riding eventually, this product gives me more time to really enjoy what I lover to do. I will use Absorbine Jr until I can't ride anymore and it gives me a lot of joy too."

10

September 23, 2016

1

148

140,396

Ubiquinone

dietary supplementation

"I took this supplement awhile back with hope that it would help me with my migraines, I would have them for weeks at a time. So I took 200 mg everyday, I don't recall if i took it with or without food, but definitely took it during the day for at least a month. By the time I met with a neurologist my migraines were almost gone. He told me to stop taking it as he didn't know enough about, so I did, but nothing has worked so well since, so now I'm going back on. I believe that studies have been updated well enough. :-)"

10

April 18, 2017

3

106

68,544

Excedrin

migraine

"I've used regular and migrane vesions of Excedrin and they have both work effectively. The pain relief is realized within 15 minutes of taking. I swear by this product and have used countless others when I did not have Excedrin at my disposal. I highly recommend this product."

10

November 4, 2009

14

48

231,723

Trazodone

insomnia

"Stopping Trazodone ASAP and here's why. Worked for me for about 4 or 5 months but when I needed a higher dosage of it (100-150 mgs), the REALLY BAD SIDE EFFECTS began. I'm talking the worst hand TREMORS ever, to the point where I have trouble holding a pen and writing. I am writing this on my phone and can barely hold it steady. The mental/cognitive effects are worse, I mean seriously I thought I had a brain tumor or something along those lines!!! Extreme CONFUSION, SEVERE SHORT-TERM MEMORY LOSS, I'm dizzy pretty much all the time and the lack of coordination is so bad that my driving suffered. The effects were never at night after I took it, always the next day. If you feel like you're losing it, you aren't. Just stop taking Trazodone."

2

October 30, 2014

202

136

129,645

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Skyla was the best birth control decision I have ever had. I've been on it for three months now and absolutely love it. There was certainly a fair amount of pain on insertion and the week after; I will admit that, but it has improved my sex life, hasn't tampered with my systemic hormones/weight gain/etc., makes me feel comfortable and safe, and my partner can hardly ever feel it. 10/10 would reccommend!"

9

June 17, 2015

16

72

168,027

Jolessa

birth control

"I've been taking Jolessa for 8 months. My first 2 months went great after that everything went downhill. Acne on my face, itching in certain areas and I've been having abnormal cycles. My cycle would come on TWICE a month and lasted about 10 days. Cramps were horrible and it was heavy flow for EVERYDAY. It was some days I would just spot out of nowhere. This is one type of birth control pills I don't recommend."

1

September 25, 2016

2

77

94,672

Abilify

schizophrenia

"I took this medication after being on resperidone which made me really tense but abilify really works for me still hear voices in a distant way and still will be increasing the dose"

7

September 13, 2015

11

33

192,267

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

acne

"This is a very good option for acne! I am 18 and I have had acne since around 7th grade. I did not know what exactly was causing my acne.. hormones? the food I was eating? I was not sure but I feel this pill was effective. I am also on solodyn which I love!! And also I use cetaphil to cleanse then moisturize with the silver serum. My routine works very well for me I have not gotten a pimple in a while however I have gotten small bumps along the way. Gaining weight was not a problem at all while taking this.. I even think I lost weight. So I would recommend this and solodyn; they definitely helped with my acne."

9

January 2, 2016

8

123

42,267

Dexilant

gerd

"I would rate this a 10 for treating GERD; however, I am giving it a 7 due to side effects. I have had no problems with GERD since beginning the medicine but I am experiencing an increase in blood pressure. I also am experiencing dizziness, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, tightness in my throat, pressure in my chest that makes me feel like I am going to vomit (although I do not feel nauseated), and just a general overall bad feeling. This does not happen until the extended release of the medication occurs at about 4-5 hours after administration. Although it treats my GERD symptoms great I have decided it is not worth the other side effects that I am having."

7

May 21, 2011

82

121

181,338

Prozac

anxiety and stress

"I was prescribed 10mg of this medication for the first month and felt okay, but I still had my bad days. On my 6th week, my doc upped my prescription to 20 mg, and in the week I was on that dosage, my anxiety was through the roof. I went back to my doctor with my symptoms and he put me back down to 10mg with the intent of weening me off of it. Plus, this makes you kind of emotionless, like a zombie. Even on my good days where I wasn't anxious, I just didn't have the motivation to do anything. I really don't recommend this to anyone. But if it helps you, that's good."

2

April 24, 2016

41

116

68,647

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"Prevents pregnancy but definitely not worth the side effects. It will cause mood swings a week into getting it. Please, for the sake of your own health do not get this shot."

5

May 17, 2017

5

32

131,997

Effexor XR

bipolar disorde

"I have tried at least a dozen different psychiatric drugs, and Effexor XR works better for my depression than anything else has, and it does not make me at all manic. I also had a positive side effect it made me lose weight! I was very pleased."

10

October 12, 2009

27

47

73,600

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I started taking the pill a little over a month ago and it still makes me feel so nauseous. I bled for a full month and it was heavy some days and light others but the doctor said that was normal. I don't want to stop taking it because I'm getting married in two months so I'm pushing through the horribleness of it and hoping the nausea goes away eventually. Oh and it makes me so moody too!"

5

May 28, 2013

6

78