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Trazodone
depression
"I was prescribed Trazodone 50MG about 5 years ago when I went to my doctor complaining with horrible night sweats during my lengthy menopause and I was not getting a restful night of sleep. He prescribed it for me more for the night sweats than the lack of sleep. My Doctor was right%u2026 It really helped stop my night sweats. I stopped taking the medication for a while and the night sweats and sleepless nights came back within a few days. I immediately started the medication again and problem solved. I sleep great and rarely have night sweats so that makes my husband very happy as he no longer has to freeze to death with my A/C%u2019s thermostat down so low all the time. Also another note%u2026 this medication did not give me any withdrawal symptoms."
9
February 21, 2011
51
136
91,946
Lyrica
postherpetic neuralgia
"I had pain shooting throughout my body for a week. One day it would be in my legs, then my torso, then my arm, my throat, my ear and then shingles surfaced on my torso-right side. I took an antiviral for the shingles, and Neurontin for pain. The blisters were painful and they went away in a couple weeks but the pain remained and I took Neurontin in high doses, with Tylenol so I could sleep but my right leg hurt all the time. I couldn't walk up/down stairs on that leg, or sleep on either of side without pain and I am a side sleeper so I was miserable. A neurologist was skeptical that the cause was shingles but prescribed Lyrica and it was magic! 75 mg once a day and the pain is 95% gone, 6 months later still works."
9
January 18, 2015
37
142
83,327
Paxil
depression
"My doctor started me on Paxil when I was 6 months pregnant. It made me emotionally numb. I kept taking it for about 3 years because the side effects of missing a dose were unbearable. I had to have the dose increased and eventually was on the highest dose and Xanax was added. I gained weight, was always tired, had a decreased sex drive and I couldn't cry when I needed to. I attempted to stop taking it 5 times before I was successful. I had horrible withdrawals for two months... sensitivity to light, nausea, a jolting sensation through my head and arms and uncontrollable crying. It was worth it. I am now taking Zoloft and finally feel normal. I lost the weight I gained while I was on Paxil and I cry when I need to."
1
May 9, 2009
33
137
151,283
Chantix
smoking cessation
"Do not use. If you are one of the people that have an adverse reaction to this drug, it can be really bad. It just cost me my job and career. Almost died. I contacted Pfizer twice for help and they ignored me. Then they came out with all the warnings!!!"
1
August 23, 2017
10
51
199,960
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I was a 2 pack a day smoker for 54 years. I asked my doctor if I could try Chantix. I did as instructed and continued to smoke for the first week. At the end of the week, I stopped smoking and continued the pills. After two more weeks, I was able to give up the pills too. It has been a year now, and I have not had a craving to restart my smoking habit. Thanks to Chantix, I believe I have kicked the habit for good."
10
March 13, 2016
23
88
167,064
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Here's my story for all those women who are scared and took plan b during ovulation. I had unprotected sex (I know dumb) and he came in me a little bit. I bought Plan B 45 minutes later. A week goes by and I don't get a period or bleeding like I usually do from taking Plan B. I took plan b during my day of ovulation. There isn't much information about taking Plan B during ovulation other than it's a waste of money and many women become pregnant. So I begin getting very nervous. The next week start getting these crampings that last 5-10 min that come and go, lots of discharge, and bloating. Scared, I take a pregnancy test. It comes out: Negative. Then today out of no where I get my period. It came 3 days early! THIS PILL WORKS!"
10
June 2, 2016
18
143
94,301
Trintellix
major depressive disorde
"I've been on Brintellix for just over 2 months and it's helped my depression tremendously. I've been on several SSRIs and this is far and away the best one I've tried. It kicked in a little faster and the lack of side effects is remarkable. (I was irritable when I increased my dose from 5mg to 10mg, but it subsided after a month and I took Klonopin as needed to help. I also noticed some mild scalp tingling which another person mentioned.) No sexual side effects, no weight gain, no TMJ, no night sweats! I'd recommended titrating up SLOWLY if you have anxiety/irritability (cut those annoying egg-shaped pills in half) and taking it with a meal to prevent nausea."
8
November 18, 2014
55
119
120,742
Norvasc
high blood pressure
"Taken for 9 months. 1 pill didn't lower BP so taking two -10 mg total. Side effects swelling ankles, fatigue, muscle pain - difficult to work with the side effects. Going to try a different drug."
3
February 15, 2016
90
36
194,025
Gildess Fe 1.5 / 30
birth control
"I love this pill. I just had a baby and I'm on month four of pills. This cleared up my acne significantly I haven't had a breakout since I started. No weight gain but this might be making it harder for me to lose my last 5 lbs of baby weight. I don't experience anything else. Just this last month my period came twice but they were both short."
9
March 3, 2013
17
69
178,095
Duloxetine
depression
"It worked pretty good for a while. Didn't stop the suicidal urges but it was better than other antidepressants I tried. I had to have the dose increased over time to 90mg to keep getting the same effect, and then it quit working entirely after a couple years, leaving only the side effects to contend with. Reaching orgasm was pretty difficult and sometimes I would only be able to once every week or two. It took 3 months to taper off of this, withdrawal was troublesome but not impossible to deal with. "
4
May 21, 2011
7
93
167,381
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"So my girlfriend and I were having sex and next thing you know the condom broke. We went to a clinic were they gave her the pill and took it around 22 hours after we had sex. I was scared it didn't work because she was barely having symptoms. Her period was supposed to come the 26 but it never came I started to get worried and today it came. Trust me just wait and it'll come, don't stress or think about it too much"
10
March 29, 2016
8
85
135,172
Entresto
heart failure
"Took the 24 mg med and feeling lightheaded and dizzy. Blood pressure dropped to 60 and was sent to ICU for observation for several days. My potassium level went up to 6.9 and lab test results show kidney problems. The new cardiologist put me on Metolazone instead to removed excess fluid on lungs and it worked great! No more shortness of breath and no more swelling on the legs, stomach and no excess fluid on lungs. I advised to take a look at it first and do your research before taking this medication. Good thing I only took it for 6 weeks but that short time did not gave me good results."
1
January 14, 2017
54
112
51,242
Azithromycin
sinusitis
"The first day it caused me very bad nausea. However I think it's because I had to take 2 pills on the first day per the instructions. On the 2nd day I had a bit of diarrhea but the nausea went away. I learned that I had to eat a lot to get my stomach full in order not to feel the nausea. Overall, this medicine worked in clearing up my sinus infection. I feel that on the 3rd day the medicine did its job and I started showing much improvement. (My fever had gone away after the first dose of medicine.)"
8
March 6, 2016
12
102
192,515
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
premenstrual dysphoric disorde
"Like most people have said, Yaz changed my life. I've been on it for a few years for PMDD and I can really tell a huge difference. Before PMDD I was severely depressed and suicidal. Now, I'm barely even moody. As a 21 year old though, I'm worried about relying on Yaz for the rest of my life. "
10
February 11, 2013
31
59
148,338
Femring
postmenopausal symptoms
"It's the best thing since sliced bread. I don't feel it, think about it, only change it every three months. My only problem is the cost - very expensive and my insurance pays nothing on it!"
10
January 14, 2010
20
36
119,095
Zoloft
depression
"I've been taking this medication for almost two years. Since on it, I've become a completely different person. I am so happy to be me. The only problems with it that I am starting to realize is that I grind my teeth at night and I've gained 10 pounds since starting it. I exercise and eat right too. It's a constant struggle just to lose a few pounds. Then again some people lose weight on it and some people notice no change in their weight."
6
August 24, 2008
99
85
231,423
Trazodone
insomnia
"I was given Trazodoe 50MG for insomnia which I took last night, within a matter of time I became a bit dizzy and my RLS became uncomfortable ...this continued for a few hours. I did fall asleep after about 4 hrs and slept for about 6 hrs. Upon awaking I was no longer dizzy but I felt a little off to the point of being light headed....I will not take this med again....it is very hard to deal with the restless legs while being dizzy and tired...this medication is not for me."
5
September 14, 2016
14
92
162,987
Lioresal Intrathecal
chronic spasticity
"I have had a BIT for 2 years now, and although I can't tell a difference sometimes, I would hate to turn it off. It is much better than oral baclofen, because of the side effects. I was on 60mg/day oral and I couldn't take any more because of fatique. I am currently on 512mcg/day and feel no side effects."
6
December 1, 2008
35
60
80,796
Diamox
pseudotumor cerebri
"Diagnosed with Chiari Type 1 and Pseudotumor Cerebri in 2008. Started diamox and it changed my life. Within days I was feeling so much relief. Over time, my dose went up and the next move was an LP shunt which has worked wonders for almost 8 years. It's starting to fail now so my revision is scheduled and I'm back on diamox in the meantime. Yet again, symptoms under control with it. Yes I have weird tingling in my face hands and legs, and I can't drink carbonated beverages, oh well - I'm thankful to be functioning and not nauseous and dizzy and disoriented all day long. Diamox is the best thing other than my shunt for this disease. Very thankful for it."
10
January 12, 2017
7
123
110,422
Nexplanon
birth control
"Hello, I had Nexplanon inserted April 2015. I've been reading these reviews randomly since before I had the procedure inserted. I rated the product overall a 9. It's great, it does the job. I tried the pill first. The pill gets the job done if you are responsible and can remember to take it at the same time. Too bad I am not responsible. I came to the conclusion to give Nexplanon a chance. The whole process was quick and easy. But yes everything that everyone is saying about bleeding is true. I started bleed about two week after I got it. To make a long story short, I bled for about 3 to 4 months. Lately, my periods have been 2 weeks instead of the whole month. I've had Nexplanon for nine months. No babies."
9
January 20, 2016
2
136
102,303
Clindamycin / tretinoin
acne
"I wrote a review yesterday, but there is limited type space and wanted to add some things. Like I said, the facial helped avoid the purging phase & I also had derma planning done where they remove facial hair which helps skin absorb products. When I use the Ziana gel at night, I use one drop to cover my whole face. The first two nights I made the mistake of using about 3 drops & it made my face red. Use a washcloth to cleanse/exfoliate-this will help the peeling, drinks tons of water, use Cetaphil lotion 30 min to 1 HR after Ziana application and you should be good to go. It's been one week & my face looks great & is hardly peeling. You can also apply more lotion to the dry areas. I pat in the lotion instead of rub to help with absorption."
9
April 14, 2016
7
146
139,481
Armodafinil
obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome
"I have been using Nuvigil for 4 days now. I have horrible headaches! My eyes ache and feel like someone is pushing in on them and I want to close them and feel very tired, but not sleepy. I am irritable, but I think that is because I feel so horrible. My Doctor prescribed 150mg and said to cut them in half. I think I will try taking 1/4 of a tablet and see what happens. I am not sure if I can handle much more. I can't focus at work by late afternoon because my head hurts and my eyes are aching. Ibuprofen and Tylenol don't seem to help."
1
January 25, 2011
22
110
150,165
Mucinex D
cough and nasal congestion
"Started it yesterday. I think it helps but I just realized it is the reason I'm warm. Feels just like a low-grade fever. I also take something for ADD, which is a stimulant. I think the combination of the two is what is causing the rise in body temp."
5
May 2, 2015
7
49
212,188
Lamotrigine
bipolar disorde
"I just started taking 25 mg a day a few days ago. So far I'm tired after taking it and very thirsty. I do feel good after the drowsiness wears off and am already starting to feel good. My jaw hurts a little and slight headache. I will post again in a few weeks."
8
November 13, 2012
38
54
207,072
Emollients
dry skin
"I have been suffering pain/irritation/distraction where my eyeglasses touch my face for over a decade. Since I also have very severe dry eye syndrome, so my treatments have always focused on my eyes, out of desperation, I tried to treat my skin conditions instead since last year and tried different skin creams, including those with steroids, then came to Epiceram in May 2017. I have been using Epiceram since May, and my conditions have been improving every day, even though very slowly, understandably considering how bad and long my conditions are. I test my improvements by put my eyeglasses on and feel the level of pain and irritation under the nosepads, and Finally, yesterday, I began to wear glasses again...Amazing stuff"
9
October 1, 2017
0
121
93,905
Trintellix
depression
"Wish I could rate this poisonous chemical a minus ZERO... got free samples for 6 weeks at 5mg I've missed so much work trying to adjust to flu like symptoms, leg cramps, diarrhea, more depressed, the pharmaceutical rep told my doctor he himself was on it imagine that just to push this medication onto lab rats such as myself. I'm now trying to connect with a with drawl specialist waiting for a call back as I've tried to cut the pill in 3 sections and within an hour I'm vomiting, I'm dehydrated, and reporting this medication to the FDA and any other agency that will take this seriously my primary only a DO and has no experience in anti depressants he just passed along samples talked into by his drug rep I HATE what this med has done to me"
1
June 9, 2017
22
140
177,551
Duloxetine
major depressive disorde
"I got switched to this medicine after tapering off Effexor. It was tough at first, but I am now feeling more like myself than I have in years. Thank you cymbalta"
9
December 7, 2015
19
31
231,965
Trazodone
ibromyalgia
"I have taken this medicine for 15 years. My pain is up and down depending on life's circumstances. It helps me fall asleep but the quality of my sleep is still poor. I have tried several times to withdraw from it or to change medications. I have never been able to because I end up not sleeping at all."
2
September 25, 2010
40
59
129,677
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Well I've taken this before so I've experience all the side effects and this plan b pill is the best I love it. But recently like three days ago I had unprotected sex and then took this pill the next morning. You do experience some stomach pain but it go always just takes a few days so just ignore it and you'll be fine. As long as you take this pill sooner it's more effective, I usually take this the next day lol . The price is worth it, bought mine from a pharmacy and pharmacist do guide you for free :)"
10
June 6, 2015
1
102
141,451
Escitalopram
generalized anxiety disorde
"Been on this medication for almost a week. Within the first two days I had stopped having panic attacks, down from around two-three a day. Side effects are minor, at least to me. I get hungry a lot, and sometimes can't sleep properly, but both of those are essentially the same as how it was before, so I'm used to it."
9
June 3, 2014
51
61
44,496
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I was on Tri-Nessa for 5 years never using any other form of birth control..no condoms or anything. I decided to switch birth control pills, 3 months later I got pregnant. Needless to say, I had the Doctor put me back on Tri-Nessa."
10
October 12, 2009
48
43
77,909
Silver sulfadiazine
burns, external
"Okay because I don't have to give my real name I can be truthful. I was getting into my farm truck on a very hot day, 97 with a heat index of 111. Wearing shorts as I always do I slid right in, in a matter of seconds I knew I was in trouble, you see the black gorilla tape I have on my seat to cover the rips had come lose and proceeded to stick to me making it very difficult to slide out. Needless to say I experienced my very first burn in "that" area, worse than any heat rash I've ever had. Of course I didn't go to the doctor but had this stuff left over from another burn and when it started to blister and I realized I could hardly walk I applied this and it worked great. No embarrassing explanation to the doctor just fast pain relief."
10
July 19, 2016
9
152
58,936
Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium
irritable bowel syndrome
"I have had IBS D for most of my adult life. No one could figure it out. I didn't eat while at school because I was afraid of the results. I was super skinny until I was 30. Hard to believe it took doctors that long to figure it out. I went from Doctor to Doctor. Some telling me it "was all in my head". Others saying it was a result of my diet. I switched my diet, I meditated, I did everything I could but no joy. Finally I met a doctor who understood exactly what I was going through. He put me on a regimen of loperamide, lomotil and most importantly librax. What a difference. I can honestly say my life has completely changed. The only problem is librax tests positive for benzodiazepines, which make you fail drug tests."
10
February 21, 2016
46
141
219,930
Amitriptyline
insomnia
"It's nice to see that so many people have had luck with this medication. It was horrible for me. I thought it would help me sleep after Trazadone stopped working, but instead I would be awake every other night, tossing and turning, with muscle spasms and hot flashes. I felt crazy. The doctor kept upping the dose thinking it would help, but of course it just got worse and I felt crazy. It was only a week, but I had to take off work and I just felt miserable. I couldn't eat and lost eight pounds. You won't know until you try it, but if you go a night without sleep, I would recommend not using it and not letting anyone talk you into trying more and more and more."
1
September 8, 2016
27
130
158,524
Methylphenidate
depression
"This is the first time in over 18 years that I haven't had to change anti-depressants every 3 months, or end up nearly suicidal. Now my downs rare not NEARLY as far down and they only last a day or two now. This should be used for depression more often. I had to convince my dr that I was ADD to get it. But what it does for my depression is worth it. I know others who use it for the same."
9
December 22, 2014
80
82
48,731
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I've been on and off the generic version of Alesse for around 2 years now. I love this pill because I don't get many side effects and it has worked perfectly for the duration of my usage. But the downside is that it made my skin break out. I've always had acne prone skin, but on this pill, I get large under the skin bumps and clogged pores all over my chin - which is an area I NEVER experienced problems with (and how I pinpointed it to the pill). My forehead gets clogged pores as well which is unflattering. I've try to ride it out and hoped that it would go away but it never does, even with a great skincare regime. Although I don't experience other side effects, the acne never goes away and seems to be getting worse - not worth it."
7
March 26, 2017
2
145
158,919
TriNessa
birth control
"Okay, so, I've been taking this birth control for five years now. It does it's job at preventing pregnancy. Been with my boyfriend for three years, never used a condom, never pregnant. That's basically the only good thing about it. My acne has been terrible the entire time I've used this birth control. My mood swings are insane, cramping makes me nauseous, and I would bleed for five to seven days. I'm diagnosed with depression, and I noticed the week before my period I would get insanely depressed. I'm guessing it was this birth control, considering it happened every month during the last week of pills. Switching over to Yasmin to see how that works."
4
November 10, 2017
2
115
203,589
Zyban
smoking cessation
"Okay, so I started taking this to assist me in quitting tobacco. You do have to WANT to quit but a lot of people have the effect where one day cigarettes taste like licking a dumpster. My brother quit overnight due to this effect alone. Now as for me I was hoping so bad that would happen it hasn't and I'm still smoking but I've cut back and now I realize this drug has made the nicking go away completely; now it is all habitual. My husband smokes so it's around.......he's going to quit next week. I went on a 7 hour airplane trip with my sleep deprived toddler. Absolutely no nicking; this drug is phenomenal in that way. I'm hoping the taste effect may still happen for me. I'm losing 6 lbs a week though. I do have GAD also."
9
June 30, 2017
13
141
18,512
Ivermectin
rosacea
"So many people on here saying how bad it is or was early on. Soolantra takes time but it works. The cycles are flare at 3,6 ,9weeks. The die off cycles of the mites mean that it will get worse but just stick with it. And reap rewards."
9
September 28, 2017
4
48
103,574
Synthroid
hashimoto's disease
"I have been on Synthroid for a while and when I started having stomach issues I could no longer tolerate pills. My endo doc changed me from Synthroid to Levoxyl and I couldn't tolerate that either. Now I'm on injectable, what a relief to know I have options!"
9
March 9, 2010
40
48
215,175
Lubiprostone
constipation, chronic
"I was extremely constipated due to opioid induced constipation. I took one capsule and an hour later I got chills, a severe stomach cramp and the next 8 hours were the worst experiences I have ever had. It was like I knew I had to pass the stool but try as I may, It would not budge. Severe chills were the worst pain. Combine chills and stomach pain and I was wishing I could just pass our for 2 days till this passed. Eventually after 5 hours of grunting and commode sitting I passed the stool. I won't be taking anymore since the treatment is worse than the condition. This was a sample my doctor gave me at his office. I'm glad I didn't pay for it."
4
October 16, 2015
23
127
47,937
Naproxen / sumatriptan
migraine
"I started getting migraines when I was 20 years old and now I'm 23 and get 6 a month. I tried numerous medications such as fiorcet, maxalt, topamax, etc. When my doctor prescribed me treximet I assumed it wouldn't work like all the others I tried. I got a horrible migraine and took a treximet and was relieved about 30 minutes later. I was so happy I started crying. I never thought I would find something to work and it was such a relief to know I won't have to suffer my whole life anymore."
10
February 27, 2016
10
95
17,740
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
birth control
"The ring doesn't look huge but once in you takes up a lot of space and is very close to the vaginal opening.. I imagined in my head it being smaller, tucked further in and snugger fitting around the cervix. A few hours after insertion my ovaries began to have a slight dull ache. I thought my lower pelvic region is just adjusting to a foreign object. I woke up the next day and it was a worse ache and my lower abdomen was sore, vaginal cannel was painfully sensitive and my stomach had a empty sick feeling even when eating. Day 3 I had to remove it! I was so bloated, with severe stabbing gastrointestinal pains so bad I couldn't move! I tried to wait a few hours and let my body calm down but upon reinsertion it reoccurred. Horrible!!"
1
August 23, 2015
6
141
17,325
Errin
birth control
"I will be stopping this birth control immediately. The irregular bleeding is just not worth it. I got on birth control to enjoy sex by not having to worry about getting pregnant, but when I never know when I'm gonna have my period or random bleeding, it makes it pointless and makes me not even want to have sex, it's not worth it. The first period I got after starting this pill lasted 9 days. My period has never lasted more than 6 before starting bc. Then not even a week after that period finally ended, I started bleeding again! This is ridiculous! I will be looking for other birth controls or none at all. My period was just fine and regular before I started this pill. Hopefully it goes back to normal after stopping it."
1
October 4, 2016
5
136
200,360
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I really enjoyed smoking but heart disease rings strongly throughout my family. I wanted to live to see grandchildren so I decided I needed to quit. My doctor prescribed Chantix. I only took Chantix for two and a half weeks. I haven't smoked for a year and a half. I would recommend Chantix to anyone wanting or needing to quit smoking. I had no side effects. I actually slept wonderfully while taking Chantix."
10
September 15, 2013
19
73
85,868
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I have been on Sprintec for almost 3 months now. It's the only pill I've ever taken. My periods are much less painful (no cramps) and shorter (a few days). I have noticed that I cry a lot more over the silliest things, which I think is because of this pill. I have also noticed breast tenderness most days and they seem to be growing a little. I have not gained any weight, but then again I am relatively thin and have never been prone to weight gain."
9
July 16, 2013
20
88
10,242
Hyosyne
irritable bowel syndrome
"This is the first prescription I've taken for irritable bowel syndrome, it worked very well but I could not continue taking it because of the severe side effects. It gave me the most extreme dry mouth I've ever had and dry eyes too. I had to stop taking it because the side effects were not just a little bothersome but they were severe and intense."
8
September 1, 2013
17
65
31,077
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"HORRIBLE. I would rather have a yeast infection than use this product. This is sooo much worse and I don't know when this will stop. I tried to put a semi cold icepack to calm down the itching and it has now turned into burning. I was so excited to finally have my mild itching go away but little did I know that inserting that white ball would transform my downtown into itchtown USA. DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL."
1
January 14, 2017
1
79
91,667
Xyrem
narcolepsy
"For the last month I have been sick, very restless sleep, muscle spasm, vomiting for several hours with movement after meds have worn off. I had to stop using Xyrem this month because the same faulty batch I got in January, they shipped me again this month... I tried to call and complain about the side effects. Unfortunately the SDS Pharmacy isn't offering any solutions to fix or solve the issue that a lot more people are dealing with.... So disgusted with this company"
1
February 8, 2016
14
84
92,235
Lyrica
peripheral neuropathy
"This used in conjunction with Cymbalta is about as good as it gets for nerve pain. In the past I was given Neurontin, Gabapentin, and many others but none were as effective. On the down side I found that the Lyrica in higher doses (150MG - 600MG) left me tired and unable to enjoy my days. I found that I received no greater pain relief taking the larger doses, just more / worse side effects. Even with Lyrica and the Cymbalta some people with extreme pain may still need to use some other type of pain relief in addition to this drug. I take 300MG of Lyrica spread over 4 doses per day and the Cymbalta, and 120MG of OxyContin and up to 40MG Oxycodone for breakthrough pain. In severe cases, a second anti-depressant may be needed in addition to The Cymbalta to help fight the depression that comes with chronic pain. The big down side to both of these name brand medicines is the cost. A months supply of Lyrica with no insurance is over $330 and the Cymbalta will set you back just over $300 each month. Even with insurance these both will end up on the top tier (My co-pay is $50.00 each) and neither of them has a generic equivalent."
8
November 3, 2009
39
214
229,155
Tadalafil
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"I'm 55 and was having soft erections and losing erection as well as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Asked the doc about the medical options and he prescribed 5 mg Cialis daily, or as needed, approx 1 hour before sex. Have just started but WOW this medicine has really worked for me. Easily aroused and strong, long lasting erections. I wasn't used to being so hard and lasting so long, so had a little trouble ejaculating but when I did it was like it was in my 20's. The one side effect has been pain in my back side. Eli Lilly offers a coupon for a free 30 day supply - what a great country!"
9
April 12, 2013
124
113
117,472
Nortriptyline
irritable bowel syndrome
"I suffered from debilitating IBS and was on the brink of having to leave my job on disability as a result. I also had developed severe anxiety. After over a year and many trips to a gastro, I went to a psychiatrist to treat my IBS induced anxiety who prescribed nortriptyline. It was a life saver. I have been on it for 2 years and am completely symptom free. Truly a miracle drug for me. Only reason for a 9 -- on the two occasions when I forgot to take the medicine I felt very sick. Must be taken EVERY day."
9
November 13, 2016
20
101
39,799
Contrave
obesity
"I have been on this medication for four months and hit 40 pounds loss this morning. I can't believe how well this works! I was a very compulsive eater. Eating fast food and snacking was a daily occurrence. This medication has completely taken away the compulsive behavior. I used to binge eat and say to myself " okay this is the last time. Tomorrow, I'm gonna make some changes". And those changes never happened. Or if they did, I would last a week or so and then have a "cheat day" and never recover from it. This medication has made it possible to stay on track for a long period of time. I eat well, count every calorie, exercise, and have not felt the desire for a cheat day once. French fries still look good but my brain is able to say no now"
10
November 2, 2015
55
144
77,502
Avapro
high blood pressure
"I have been on Avapro for about 6 months. My blood pressure is better however, I am extremely tired. I have tried taking the medicine (300 mg daily) every other day. I am going to try 150 mg and see if I tolerate it better. I do not want to try another new medicine."
7
August 29, 2009
49
54
146,789
Alprazolam
anxiety
"I have been through many many years of anxiety. Couldn't drive a car, couldn't sit through a church service, torment. This drug helps me focus and function. People abuse it but it's a Godsend for people with real issues. Not everyone is a drug addict that needs xanax. I am 50 and a female and my life's been limited since a trauma at childhood. I have post traumatic stress disorder and anxiety to severe limits."
10
May 16, 2017
48
75
169,797
Amitriptyline
migraine prevention
"I began taking elavil for migraines in the summer of 2007. I have had maybe 1 or 2 migraines in a year and a halfs time. Before I had them 3 to 4 days a week. I take 50mg of elavil at bedtime. It has worked wonders and it is a lot cheaper than taking migraine medicine. My only troublesome side effect is that it has greatly increased my appetite."
9
December 4, 2008
10
70
11,072
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium
birth control
"This drug can create absolutely horrible stomach problems. I went from having no stomach issues to horrible IBS, all due to Beyaz. My sister was on the same birth control while I was on this drug and was also experiencing the same symptoms. I got an IUD and went off Beyaz and my stomach started feeling better. However, it took almost 9 months for my body to fully recover. Horrible side effects for a birth control, would not recommend it to anyone."
1
November 28, 2017
0
82
194,855
Levetiracetam
seizures
"My fiance (22 yrs old, 130 lbs) has been on Keppra combined with Vimpat for over a year and he has had very bad mood swings, weight loss, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, depression, and irritability/quick temper. We are trying to find out if there is another medication he can take in combination with these to help combat the side effects, or if someone has found another med that works as well with less severe side effects, seeing this is the only med that has helped his seizures so far (diagnosed at 17) Anyone else with a similar problem, or know what might help?"
4
October 11, 2015
24
103
136,385
Mirvaso
rosacea
"DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT! My 15 year old son is light-skinned, blonde and blue eyed and tends to flush(German descent). This bothered him, so we spoke to his dermatologist and she prescribed Mirvaso. He was so excited to try it and applied it thinly over his face. Within 20 minutes his skin was deathly pale with mottling at the edges and around his eyes. He looked terrible. Within 10 hours, his face started turning an angry red as if he had been slapped repeatedly. He then started feeling faint. I took him to the med clinic and the doctor there prescribed steroids to reduce inflammation and Benadryl. We are still waiting anxiously for his handsome face to return to normal. This is after ONE use."
1
January 26, 2017
9
126
59,918
NuvaRing
birth control
"General Pros:Easy to use and low maintenance, No weight gain (butnever had issues w this), Doesn't affect my moods. Below is a timeline with my experiences. Age:22 Note: I have had a lot of acne issues w BC in past. Feb 2015 (month 1) -Breasts are fuller Cons: -More acne -Annoying and sometimes painful when it slides partially out Mar-Apr 2015 -Breasts are still fuller Cons: -Still lots of acne -Still slides partially out -No sex drive (sex hurts.. no natural lubrication) -Excessive discharge -Considering changing BC May – Jul 2015 -OMG I love my NuvaRing! -Acne is 99% gone! -No excessive discharge -I take NuvaRing out for sex and sex is great! -Breasts back to reg Cons: - falls partially out sometimes"
9
July 29, 2015
12
123
148,132
Norethindrone
birth control
"I've been on this bc for 2 and a half weeks and so far the only thing that I have experienced is breast tenderness and more tired than usual. I'll give another update after a month. I take it the same time every night around 12 midnight."
8
January 27, 2016
5
47
202,275
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
acne
"I am 19 years old and for a few years I had little dormant white bumps all along my jaw and cheeks. I could rarely pop them; they would just stay there! I have always been religious with my skin care. I have a clarisonic and have tried salycilic based treatments, facials, face masks and glycolic acid as well. Glycol acid is wonderful but it can only do so much. I was fed up with this tiny zits on my face and told my doctor about them. She prescribed me this medication. I began using a gentler face wash to let this guy work away... and boy did it! The first two weeks of treatment made my skin feel very dull and dry; it felt like my top lift was peeling off! However, after a month I felt so confident. My skin was soft and SO clear- no zits!"
10
March 15, 2015
0
149
24,717
Lactase
lactose intolerance
"I took 2-3 lactaid tablets yesterday and have severe stomach pains. This happened 2 months ago and I had to undergo two weeks of antibiotics to treat an h. pylori infection. Going for another h. pylori breath test today. Lactaid may disrupt stomach flora."
3
August 3, 2016
4
44
97,372
Voltaren Gel
pain
"I was hit by a police car in 2002. I was in recovery for a year. From the head down. Broken jaw, 4 disks crushed my neck. Both collar bones, 7 broken ribs and a shatered pelvis. So many pills, patches and injections. Under the knife many times. A real humpty dumpty story. I have more pins, screws in me than your local hard wear store. Note: I don't want to over state the how effective it is but it works. Talking to my doctor about the pain. He gave me this to try. Well my 1st thought was "just another snake oil" But it'sfreak'in amazing, it works like magic. Why did I not recive this years ago. The Drugest gave me a stupid look. And said it just became generic. All those years I would have paid anything. When your in pain, money is no object"
8
January 7, 2017
52
147
180,882
Biaxin
sinusitis
"After being sick for a month and a half, after a useless round of Amoxclav, my doctor finally prescribed Biaxin and Prednidone for my sinus infection. Within a day I was able to breathe through my nose. My only complaint is the absolutely disgusting aftertaste...and the occasional upset stomach. I think the side effects are worth it as I finally feel good for the first time in weeks."
10
February 5, 2017
20
68
144,456
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I decided to take this because the birth control and Plan B was not working and I got pregnant. Thank god I delivered a healthy and beautiful baby boy. I got this Dec 29, 2015 and it was the most terrible experience of my whole entire life. I bled almost immediately after the insertion till now April 5, 2016. I finally got in out today because my bleeding got worse. I would sweat even if I barely did anything that day, extreme migraines and it worsened my depression and anxiety to the point I could not sleep and had no energy. Please ladies reconsider this because I would NOT quit bleeding. It destroyed my sex life and self esteem too. As if today I actually feel great and trying Yasmin because this is awful!!!!!! Zero stars for me "
1
April 5, 2016
1
139
93,330
Vortioxetine
depression
"I switched from Zoloft and Seroquel to Brintellix 10mg. At first i noticed I had more enegry. I also have itchiness and some upset stomach but that goes away. those of you without insurance or with it and it wont pay enough ask your dr about patient assistance forms. Waiting to see how it helps since I lost my job."
6
June 25, 2015
35
60
19,061
Chlordiazepoxide
alcohol withdrawal
"Librium was great for my alcohol detox. While it didn't completely get rid of my shakes it did alleviate the nastier symptoms of my withdrawl. There was no nausea, minimal anxiety etc. Helps immensely with alcohol detox."
9
January 24, 2011
30
37
86,310
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"Dreaded starting after reading some of reviews. This was VERY easy - taste was not as bad as some said. Didn't need to chase it with anything, drank tepid water after (cold would have caused me to cramp). Worse part was lack of sleep due to second dose. Will use product again......in 5 years!"
10
December 4, 2014
22
54
204,986
Toradol
pain
"Lower back was out to the point of 98% incapacitation. Extreme pain on any movement. After 10 days of severe pain that only got worse, I finally gave up ice/stimulation/medicine and went to urgent care... barely able to walk in. Less than 1 hour after a shot of Toradol, I was walking around the pharmacy/store slowly with only light discomfort, and after 24 hours I was 90% better. After all that pain, it seemed like a miracle. Only had the 1 dose."
10
July 22, 2013
47
82
1,713
Zolmitriptan
migraine
"Maxalt did nothing and oral sumatriptan stopped working so I tried Zomig spray. I followed the directions exactly and still got a ton of product dripping down the back of my throat (which is normal). Either my migraine kept getting worse of the Zomig made it worse. Either way, this did not work for me."
1
May 1, 2017
2
55
211,696
Lamotrigine
seizure prevention
"I've been taking Lamotrigine for close to a year now, as a alternate for my previous seizure medicine. I am able to continue using Depo birth control, and although there's a small chance I get slight insomnia, it works quite well for me. Two a day, 100 mg each."
10
June 12, 2017
2
49
60,107
NuvaRing
birth control
"At first, I really liked Nuvaring. It's super easy to use and it's nice to be able to forget about it for 3 weeks. I could feel it every now and then but it wasn't uncomfortable, just there. After one month, I ended up with the worst acne on my back and chest that I have ever had in my life. The acne was so bad, I almost thought it was a reaction. I took Nuvaring out and within a week, my skin was clear again. I didn't have any other side effects besides the acne, but acne isn't something I can deal with. I'm switching back to pills."
7
January 4, 2013
8
109
141,303
Escitalopram
anxiety
"I thank God for Lexapro! I have been taking 10 mg for a year now and it has worked wonderfully! Before Lexapro I had severe anxiety & depression, now I am free of that! I was also addicted to Xanax, taking like 3-4 mg a day, now I might take 1/2 mg once every 2 weeks. I am working on not taking Xanax at all. If have doubts about Lexapro, please try it & it WILL work!"
10
December 8, 2014
28
77
108,570
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"I've finished week 2 on Contrave. I'm down 4 pounds. My doctor is pleased. He doesn't want me losing any faster than that. For me, no side effects. My doctor also said it can take 4 weeks for the full effect which makes sense because it takes that long to get to the full dose. Stick with it."
8
February 5, 2015
113
58
147,899
Norethindrone
birth control
"I have to give it a 5 out of 10 because it did what I wanted it to do. No pregnancy and no more cramps. But the side effects of this pill are horrible. I was on the pill for 4 months and I started breaking out more than I ever had before. I had constant migraines and I’d wake up very dizzy and nauseous. The worst side effect of all was my sex drive, it was practically non existent. I was always very dry and itchy and super uncomfortable all the time. This just wasn’t worth it for me."
5
August 17, 2016
1
100
182,916
Cymbalta
depression
"I was on the meds 2014 . I noticed black marks on My arms an legs unusual. I stopped taking it the marks went away. After suffering many traumatized events I went back on last year to find more random black marks on my body. I'm not sure if it's working for depression. I'm still sad most days. I also have constant headaches. mood swings. Still high pain levels. Depression runs deep. I know I need something just scared to try the list. SMH"
4
February 17, 2016
10
84
60,362
NuvaRing
birth control
"I have only tried the Nuvaring as a birth control. I loved it. Never really had any problems, yes my partner could feel it and toward the end of my use, I could feel it falling out every once in a while but usually I reinserted it and it was fine. I didn't have hardly any cramps and my mood swings lessened. My periods went from 6 to 7 days to barely 3 days. I would recommend Nuvaring to anyone!"
9
November 23, 2010
2
80
215,149
Lubiprostone
constipation, chronic
"After being diagnosed with POTS Syndrome about two and a half years ago, I developed awful constipation. Like a lot of others said on here, I tried everything! For awhile miralax twice daily worked, but slowly it stopped. I've tried Citrucel, Metamucil, Milk of Mag, Colace, high fiber diets, and nothing would help. I ended up going to the emergency room after not going for seventeen days, and even an enema did barely anything. I was first put on a low dose of linzess, but got awful bloating, pains, and dirrhea. Then I got put on the lowest does of amitiza and only take it one time daily. It did wonders, and I am one who is incredibly sensitive with meds. I take one before bed with yogurt, which helps soothe any possible nausea."
9
September 7, 2016
37
134
36,606
Fentanyl
chronic pain
"I have had positive experience with the patch, I also have to say that the patch has helped my neuropathy pain in feet and hands and that I have to say it has helped my restless leg syndrome. I have had more comfort with the patch with all three conditions. The maker of the patch should look into using it for neuropathy and restless legs syndrome also. I have tried other medications but the patch has helped my pain relief and relief of other conditions."
9
October 7, 2013
25
85
153,383
Doxycycline
acne
"I have previously taken Doxycycline before at the age of 14 due to acne and I found it really effective for about one year, afterwards I went on a course of Roaccutane for 6 months and my skin was crystal clear. About one year ago my skin started to break out again. Really bad breakouts and in such noticeable places. I am 18 now and I have started on a course of Doxycycline again and this is my first week of treatment, I am already noticing results. I have had a few small breakouts but nothing like before. My skin is healing quicker and the redness is slowly going away. I expect to see better results around the one month stage but so far I am happy with my results."
8
March 28, 2014
14
130
152,175
Ciprofloxacin
prostatitis
"I'm 20 and I had problems urinating for days and went to the hospital for back and abdominal pain as well but they couldn't find anything wrong. After going through 2 more doctors one suggested quickly looking at my prostate and I had acute prostitis. Took cipro that night and have never felt worse. Within 2 hours I couldn't eat, everything I did made me want to throw up, and all I could do was lie in my bed in a ball. Went to the doctor again and he prescribed Bactrium since it's easier on nausea. The nausea has gone down a little but cipro stays in your system for 48 hours so still feel awful, will never be able to take it again."
1
July 21, 2016
8
124
211,524
Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide
hiv infection
"Diagnosed January 2017; started treatment on Genvoya, now 7 days in, absolutely zero problems. I notice a common theme of some of the negative comments ... Only one user mentions having taken Genvoya with a regular meal (and his experience has been positive); most users give no indication when they are taking the medication - I take mine at 5:30am with a small meal. Also it seems that users whom may be or have been on some other treatment besides Genvoya have the commonly attributed side effects that they mentioned - numbness, dizziness, forgetfulness, maybe a rash of some sort. I haven't had any such isuues. However, I notice that my skin seems to be easily cut when I'm shaving."
10
March 5, 2017
7
120
73,709
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"The cost of this pill is so low for me that I chose this over the Loestrin 24 Fe which is what my sister is on. I figured that saving $14-17 was worth having 3 more inactive pills. So far (2 packs in) I haven't experienced any negative symptoms. I've always had chronic yeast infections based around my cycle and now I don't have that issue since ovulation isn't a problem anymore. I only spot for a day which is nice since I no longer have to drop more money on period supplies. My breasts are perkier, but I haven't had a major change in size so far. Over all, I am very pleased with this pill. Reading all the negative side effect posts makes me a little paranoid though!"
9
October 28, 2012
11
130
126,876
Dilaudid
pain
"I suffer from chronic back and knee pain. Had lower spinal fusion, both knees totally replaced and stenosis in my upper neck that flared up once to the point that the pain was agony! This was the first time I was given an injection of dilaudid as opposed to morphine. Morphine has never taken my pain away, it just made me not care that it hurt, and the first time I was injected with dilaudid, the effects the first minute scared me, but I had a great nurse that walked me through everything I was going to experience and assured me that in one min. It would pass and it did and for the first time in 12yrs. After about five mins I had absolutely no pain. Also took the pills for about 1 month and worked very well."
10
November 2, 2009
18
139
138,085
Ortho Evra
birth control
"I used the patch a couple of years ago and do not remember the side effects I am having now. I am nauseous, my breasts are swollen and sore, and I am retaining water. My moods are through the roof and I hope this levels out soon."
6
April 16, 2013
8
47
170,914
Quetiapine
insomnia
"I was originally prescribed Seroquel to help me sleep after a traumatic experience and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I took half a 25mg pill. I have also had chronic insomnia for over 15 years which I manage with Xanax, however when I experience an increase in stress and anxiety to which I cannot manage with exercise and diet, I will add half a dose of Seroquel at night to help me sleep more soundly. I find that I need to take it early in the evening so that I wake up refreshed. It does leave me with a slight grogginess, whereas Xanax alone does not however Xanax has a shorter half life and there are times when I wake up in the middle of the night. Very happy overall with Seroquel for treating insomnia and glad my Dr. had the wisdom to know how to help me."
9
June 10, 2011
23
147
3,498
Nitrofurantoin
urinary tract infection
"Do not take this medication.I feel as if I have poisoned myself. I was prescribed to take one pill, twice a day, for 5 days. After the 2nd dose I began vomiting and had an awful pounding headache. I called the doctor to ask if I could be given something else and he said no and to continue taking the medication. After the 3rd and 4th dose I am not taking it anymore. I feel nauseated constantly, my body aches and I feel like I am sick and the worst part is my chest hurts really bad. I have a constant pain/pressure in the center of my chest and if I laugh or cough it feels like my entire chest cavity hurts. I have read that is one of the more serious side effects and it's freaking me out. How can an antibiotic make your chest hurt like that??"
1
September 16, 2015
5
149
180,281
Diclofenac
osteoarthritis
"I'm 30 yo male, 6 months ago a had surgery on broken navicular (arch of foot) ever since I've had occasional swelling and pain towards the end of the day, I'm very active work outdoors. I take Movic as needed but requested something along the line of a cream for on site relief from my Dr, he gave me some Pennsaid samples. I will be requesting a prescription asap! I get relief in 10 minutes of application ! Hope this helps someone"
9
November 12, 2016
15
82
113,499
Bisacodyl
constipation
"I've been constipated over a week. A friend recommended Dulcalax. I took two tablets with several glasses of water and about 2 to 3 hours later, I felt a normal urge to go to the bathroom and did. I've read reviews on here about terrible cramps. I had none. Will use again, if needed. Maybe drinking a lot of water helps."
10
December 8, 2013
38
61
27,991
Lexapro
depression
"I have taken Lexapro for 10 years. I had severe depression/anxiety and was put on Lexapro and xanax-(initially). If I skipped or I didn't take my Lexapro on time, I would have a bad bought of anxiety within a day. Too much or double up, and my brain was on fire and severe anxiety. But, it has been a life saver. I am totally myself with no weird thoughts or dreams and am happy! Your body will let you know when you should lower your dosage, but that will take a while, like years (headaches were my symptoms). Note for women, I still felt off right before my period. My doctor added the mini pill for the estrogen and now I am 100% all month. P.S. watch some of the generics, some have bad side effects!!!!"
9
April 20, 2016
32
136
77,617
Cephalexin
bacterial infection
"I saw a doctor and he gave me this , take 4 daily for a week! , I'm on day 6 & I feel so lost and can't even think straigh. It had diarrhoea and feel so tired where I can't even stay up without wanting to just close my eyes & also dizzy and headaches , I think I got a high dose for something kinda little , I have this small blister from breastfeeding and the doctor must have thought it was something else but so far it kinda helped healed it but the side effects so bad , I'm going back to the doctor cause I can't take these meds anymore I hate this feeling"
3
October 16, 2017
6
118
163,073
ella
emergency contraception
"took ella one 90 hours after unprotected sex, he withdrew but I was still thinking I should take something, took with food, no sickness, but for weeks, felt lower back pain , and lower pelvic pain, cramps, and tender breasts. Also acid reflux occasionally which I never get. Then of course my period did not come, of course I started panicking and googling everything under the sun. Today negative pregnancy test, got period 3 hours later ..lol... this pill works it just makes your period late. I would use it again."
10
November 1, 2017
5
91
40,666
Fluocinonide
granuloma annulare
"Went to the derm dr, she gave me an rx for Vanos and a coupon for a free trial..... loved it , it works great for my condition..... need more but no coupons available at this time from derm dr.... and my insurance is bad. It would cost me over $1250.00 I can not afford that, so I am suffering with flare ups and I am out of medicine...."
10
April 16, 2015
6
69
155,660
Metronidazole
bacterial infection
"First 3 days Horrible! Then symptoms subsided and I got smart about taking it. You have to wrap the pill in a little piece of strawberry and swallow it. It works! There's no other way to tolerate the disgusting taste!"
7
July 21, 2013
15
40
40,744
Leuprolide
uterine fibroids
"I had to get the 3 month Lupron Depot shot to help shrink my uterine fibroid and to help minimize the bleeding before surgery. After reading all the reviews on the shot I was very scared to get it but I am now going into my third month on the shot with minimal side effects. My doctor did recommend that I continue my birth control pills while on the shot to help add a little estrogen back into my system. I'm not sure if that's what help me with the side effects. All in all everyone's body reacts differently."
9
July 15, 2012
57
99
103,365
Celecoxib
osteoarthritis
"I'm very pleased with Celebrex for the neck and knee pain caused by my osteoarthritis. I have no pain on climbing up and down the stairs (relief began after only several days). I not only have no neck pain, but also a dramatically increased range of motion...which makes it much safer for me to change lanes when I'm driving. The one problem I have is that I must take the medication after eating, otherwise tummy tenderness may occur."
9
August 10, 2010
39
78
192,261
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I've personally had a great experience on Gianvi so far. I'm on my third month and I've actually been able to lose weight for the first time in so long! I do work out too, but I did before and was at a stand still. I am a bit scared though cause I may switch to Yaz, as for some reason it's way cheaper on my insurance over this generic. Really though, it's been great!"
10
January 5, 2016
4
75
224,054
Aspirin / carisoprodol / codeine
pain
"Have tried many treatments and medicines. This is the only one that works. No side effects of any kind. I can finally sleep at night, and that is a huge plus. Am very happy that my doctor listens, and kept trying until he found something that worked. My other option was an operation, yeah that sounds like fun. I have friends that have had back surgery and now wish they had not done it. Pain is worse, only different. To sum it all up, I have been pleased with this medicine."
10
October 3, 2013
9
91
47,921
Adapalene
acne
"I was prescribed this medicine by my dermatologist. After a matter of days my face started burning more and more agonizing each day. Until finally it hurt to put just about anything on my face. I know I can't be the only one!"
4
August 3, 2014
65
43