Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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56,353	Humira	psoriasis	"Six months later and I am no better on the humira. I am 24 and had psoriasis since I was 6 head to foot. Doctors want me to wait another 4 months before they change my meds. That's the NHS for you! Fed up."	1	October 7, 2015	9	44
26,225	Sprintec	birth control	"Overall I liked this pill. The positives outweighed the negatives for me. Initially I took it to change my cycle due to a vacation I was going on. I decided to stay on it for another 4 months as birth control. The positives- regular period, no weight gain, no breakthrough bleeding, no more cramping, no co-pay, and NO babies! The negatives- mood swings, leg cramps, occasional cystic acne (a week before and during placebo week), remembering to take it everyday, and breast tenderness. Eventually I got tired of remembering to take a pill everyday, so I switched to the Nexplanon arm implant which has been great so far. If the pill doesn't work out for you, there are other good options!"	8	July 12, 2016	6	121
81,108	Hypercare	hyperhidrosis	"I have always been the type of person who sweats a lot. I'm very active so I never thought anything of it. However, I realized that I sweat the most when it is cold and I'm doing nothing but sitting at my desk in school! I tried the clinical strength deodorants and they helped a little bit. Finally I decided to talk to my doctor and they gave me this product. I'm only on my second day of use and I'm already amazed. The first night I experienced intense itching however, it was manageable. The next day I played in a tournament for 8 hours in 90 degree weather and my shirt wasn't even wet! This product is amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone with an overactive sweat problem!"	10	August 15, 2010	0	131
140,498	Escitalopram	generalized anxiety disorde	"I would rate the effectiveness of this medication pretty high. I took this medication about 12 years ago but it seems to be working better this go round. I feel more cheerful, am sleeping a little better and the best part is less anxiety which was severe. I'm super happy about the decrease in anxiety I've experienced. I'm probably going to ask for an increase in dosage. I'm currently on 20 mg. I wish you well to those of you who are just beginning this medication."	8	November 9, 2016	43	86
130,715	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had Mirena inserted 6 weeks ago. I have never had a child, and I'm 27 years old. I chose Mirena because I was starting to get bad side effects from birth control pills. The insertion process was very painful. I had only taken a few Ibuprofen and didn't take any medicine to help ease the cervix. During the process my cervix did bleed, and my doctor put some medicine inside to stop the bleeding. I'm still experiencing cramps. At first it was constant, severe pain. But now I get severe cramping like 2 times per week. I'm guessing my body is still trying to get used to it."	5	January 11, 2012	0	109
121,187	Venlafaxine	depression	"I have been on venlafaxing for over a year now and I have lost weight I feel awesome but I did take 2 years of extensive counseling like private sessions and group counseling. I was active in all the events also like bowling, ceramics, exercise classes, picnics and even trips to places like the zoo. All this was in a group sometimes coed and sometimes just the women's group. All this was funded through the state of Az. I even went through Hep-C treatment for the 4th time. I attribute all this to getting through treatment with a more positive frame of mind and the Hep-C is gone!"	10	October 3, 2016	2	108
62,993	Tranexamic acid	bleeding disorde	"I've had horrible periods since high school. I remember in high school when the bell rang I just sat there until the entire class left then walked to the office to get a ride home. When I got up, it was a puddle of blood. Literally a puddle. I'm 35 and would sleep with a towel under me plus an overnight pad because I would always overflow. I've started getting really bad clots and I am unable to take birth control pills. Bad bruises, weak, anemic.. You know the drill. So doctor suggested this... I'm on day 3 and it is a total game changer. I did a spin class this morning (usually day 2 of HEAVY flow) with a tampon and panty liner. I never ever thought this was possible. Small headache, totally worth it."	10	January 25, 2017	20	136
161,500	Diphenhydramine	nausea/vomiting	"I get severe migraines and was given this in the hospital instead of traditional nausea meds. It work well and I now use it at home and actually works better than Zofran or Phenagren."	10	December 29, 2015	48	34
151,306	OxyContin	pain	"I'm a chronic back pain sufferer who's endured extensize physical therapy, endless pain medicines, muscle relaxers, antiepileptic/antispasmodics, etc., before reluctantly undergoing surgery - Anterior lumbar fusion with posterior stabilization. Unfortunately surgery failed to relieve the pain. OxyContin's been a life-saver for me (80 mg 2/daily Percocet 10/325 for breakthrough pain)- Nothing short of miraculous in it's ability to allow me to perform daily tasks I was unable to perform previously."	9	June 7, 2008	232	70
21,311	NeutraSal	xerostomia	"I actually liked this product when I was using it, but hated the inconvenience of having to mix the powder. It was hard to use away from home. My doctor gave me a lot of samples but now he said it isn't available? Not sure why. I like a new product he gave me a sample of called Lubricity (it's an oral spray) and I love the convenience of it. It also seems to last considerably longer than NeutraSal and most of the other products I've tried. Unfortunately it's not in any stores by me yet"	6	September 21, 2016	14	96
181,383	Prozac	anxiety and stress	"I wouldn't give Prozac anything greater than a 1. Mainly for the fact that I have been on this now for 1 month 20 mg daily; Increased my terrible moods followed by anxiety attacks, I have become an insomniac, my pulse has increased terribly, and my appetite is zero. Without the back up "Xanax" I would still be at square 1. I occasionally drink to get drunk, but have been recently informed that this drug mixed with alcohol has a severe risk of suicide. I was not depressed before I was referred to this medicine, but now I feel that it is becoming worse. Am I miss diagnosed?"	1	October 1, 2015	35	108
135,056	Brisdelle	hot flashes	"A GYN prescribed Brisdelle - it's a low-dose Paxil (7.5 mg) for hot flashes. This Doctor stated that unlike other SSRI's, I would NOT have complications or side effects going on/off them - in the case of running out of supply. This was NOT my experience. After 3-4 days of stopping, I noted an odd sensation connected to my eyes. I told my opthamologist about a "swishing" sound I heard with any movement of my eyes. I finally found others reporting this all over the internet. This also happened in a previous year with Sertraline (Zoloft) - this 'after quitting' side effect lasted a very long time - maybe a year or more! THE DUMBEST, MOST WASTEFUL PACKAGING ON THE PLANET. WHY NOT SIMPLY MAKE 7.5 PAXIL IN A SIMPLE BOTTLE? Pink? Come on!"	5	July 17, 2016	26	134
82,471	Liraglutide	diabetes, type 2	"I have been on Victoza for three weeks. I started at .06 and after two days felt nauseous but that past. Then on the second week I was increased to 1.2 and felt slightly ill can't eat a normal meal. I never feel hungry just eat minimal amounts because I know I have to. I lost 6 lbs. in three weeks. I have been walking for the last year 5 miles a night and could not loose an ounce. Once the nausea lifts I will love this medication."	8	November 14, 2011	13	88
206,798	Duac	acne	"Honestly this cream is a MIRACLE! About 3 years ago my skin was full of spots and acne and i had blackhead all in my tzone and they never went. I went to my doctor as I couldn't stand looking in the mirror anymore. He gave me this and yes it gave me very bad painful red skin and peeling skin but after a few weeks it went but you could see a difference in my spots in a few days as my family was commenting on it. I did it for the 12 weeks and my face was COMPLETELY clear. I was so happy. Then after about a month it all came back so I went back to the doctors. He said I should try the cream again but for as long as I needed it for. I'm still using it now and that was nearly a year ago. My face is clear and its because of this cream."	10	December 2, 2015	38	160
163,385	Methylphenidate	adhd	"My internist gave me methylphenidate (the active ingredient in Ritalin) for an ADHD disorder that I didn't even know I had. My God! My world finally made sense, and I was able to finally concentrate on a single task without having something pull me away for no earthly reason. And on top of that, the peripheral neuropathy in my feet, courtesy of a few early drugs in the HIV era, disappeared... totally. I didn't even need my methadone until I began to develop a tolerance for the methylphenidate. I'm the only person my pharmacist has heard of who experienced this effect, but I am sure not complaining. This is truly a miracle drug for me, but since I went to a larger insurance company, with it's own doctors, it's been refused it to me."	10	July 12, 2017	6	134
169,570	Stelara	psoriasis	"I'm 61 and have had psoriasis since I was 16. Of all the medicines I have tried (MTX, Enbrel, Raptive, Cyclosporine, Humira) this is the best in terms of effectiveness and side affects. I'm about 90% clear and have no side effects."	10	January 24, 2012	30	42
28,532	Lexapro	generalized anxiety disorde	"I am 28 years old 6"2 225 pound male and in the past I never had anxiety issues. I'd say in the past 5 years I noticed that I started to dislike any social situations. I talked to my doctor about it and he first prescribed me Celexa 10mg and I noticed it helped a little the first month then I asked to have the medication upped to 20mg. After 3 months I noticed I had NO sex drive at all and it was difficult to achieve an orgasm. I immediately made another doctors appointment and informed him of this and he switched me to Lexapro 10mg and I felt amazing off it! My sex drive was back and no problem achieving the big "O"!"	8	January 9, 2013	30	125
21,711	Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine	cough and nasal congestion	"The medicine itself works to relieve chest/nasal congestion but it keeps me from sleeping...first night I was thinking maybe it was because I was traveling but 2nd night same thing, and it's almost like it automatically wake you at around 2am. My second dose yesterday had me jittery and groggy during the day...don't know if I will continue to take this or not. I need sleep!"	8	March 5, 2015	14	66
64,059	Sertraline	anxiety and stress	"Soooo I was prescribed this medicine back in August of 2016 after I was in a horrible car accident in may and I was afraid to take it. I lied to my doctor saying I was doing fine while I was issuing my Ativan as a daily help for anxiety... finally after my final attack 2 weeks ago I realized I needed to do something.. Living with constant anxiety is debilitating and anxious about car accidents and being around people and having an anxiety attack was not helping. I feel fine taking it!!! I started 25mg first 7 days and I'm on 50mg now and the only side effect is nausea but it's very low and goes away with bread or yogurt. I seriously would recommend this to anyone. Deff happy to get my life back on track."	10	January 31, 2017	50	138
60,548	Lovastatin	high cholesterol, familial heterozygous	"Altoprev is the ONLY statin drug I can tolerate. It is due to the timed-release of the drug over 24 hours. I do not recieve that whopping dose of the drug all at once. However, my ins. Rx. coverage wil not cover it. I do not get to take it regularly, due to fixed income. It is 160.00 a month. But this is the drug for me and I get it filled about every other month. "	9	May 5, 2008	40	77
93,091	Vortioxetine	depression	"I was on Brintellix for a short time while trying to transition from Lexapro. Unfortunately it was just not the drug for me. I had terrible nausea that never went away, as well as vomiting. Brintellix didn't really do anything for my anxiety, either, and I definitely noticed symptoms of that again. By the time I stopped taking it, my depression was actually worse, but I think it didn't help that I was feeling so bad physically. If you already have digestive issues, this might not be the med for you."	2	May 27, 2016	56	91
129,450	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've been using Mirena for 3 years, after initial spotting I have yet to have a period. Once in a great while I'll spot a little bit. But I'm having it removed as soon as my husband gets a vasectomy because I am carrying around 15 extra pounds and my mood swings have been bad for all these years. I work out 5x/week and eat clean 90% of the time but cannot lose the weight. I am sick of it. I can't wait to be free of this. It was a good, convenient form of birth control, just not for me anymore."	6	August 23, 2015	12	102
112,849	Bisacodyl	constipation	"I have been overseas for nearly a month now and started experiencing stomach cramps every morning for about a week and then continued with no BM, I'm 19 and have never had issues like this before. Possibly from the food I've been eating not sure, went to a pharmacy here in Thailand and dulcolax is what they gave me, took 2 pills at 7:30pm and went to sleep and woke up at 2am with stomach cramps, painful but bearable. A BM followed where it started off normal before ending in diarhea. Went again about 10 minutes later and am now back in bed at 4am feeling as though I'll get back to sleep with little pain, although my stomach is still rumbling. Not sure what all the fuss is about it's done the job and I feel good that my bowels are clear."	7	December 23, 2016	7	143
169,493	Stelara	psoriasis	"I came down with psoriasis at age 54 and am now 57. It devasted me within 2 months. I lost my finger nails and toe nails. I couldn't walk without help. My hands were useless. I just started with the injections on 2/2/16. Had my 2nd injection on 3/2/16. I've notice some improvement on my left shin area of my leg and my left elbow. Other areas are now pink. My feet are somewhat better but my hands are still bad as I wear examination gloves constantly. I've still have flakes, dryness, itching and bumps as the Stelara hasn't helped "yet" with that. I'm due for my 1st 90 Day shot after these 2 booster shots. I'll see what my Dr. Thinks then on 5/25/16..."	3	April 19, 2016	14	125
109,415	Nexplanon	birth control	"This is the worst birth control, but it does protect against pregnancy very well. I've had this in for 8 months and I'm still on my period. It doesn't go away. My OBGYN even put me on more birth control, which didn't help AT ALL. I have crazy mood swings, depression, and I cry for no reason all the time. I didn't even think about it being a side effect from this until my boyfriend told me I'm always getting mad, and that's not like me. I can't wait to get it removed and go on with my life!"	2	December 7, 2016	0	99
133,316	Tri-Sprintec	birth control	"I had taken this birth control a year ago, then went off it because I just didn't need it. I've started it again, I just started my third pack. I don't have acne problems, the only thing I used to have trouble with was horrible cramps that would cause me to be bed ridden for couple of days, but my period was always light. This has for sure taken care of that, I rarely ever get cramps now. The only things I have noticed are I got moody during the first month, and when I do get a blemish (zits, nicks and cuts, bug bites), they tend to last longer. And in the last two weeks, I have noticed my stomach has bloated. My scale says I only gained under 5 pounds, and there is no change anywhere else on my body weight-wise."	7	August 23, 2011	2	143
10,950	Welchol	high cholesterol	"Five months ago my total cholesterol was 281 (LDL was 199). I can't tolerate statins so my doctor suggested Welchol. I started eating a plant-based diet (no meat or dairy) and began going for walks in the morning. Yesterday my latest blood test showed that my total cholesterol is now 193 and my LDL is 125. That's the first time in 15 years that my cholesterol has been under 200. The diet and exercise certainly had an impact and I'm sure Welchol pushed the numbers even lower."	9	September 25, 2013	56	87
210,966	Mirtazapine	anxiety	"At 19 I went on Sertraline as I'd struggled with varying levels of anxiety throughout my teens. About a year later I tapered and came off for about 6 months. Then, completely out of the blue, I felt almost an electric shock in bed one night and spiralled into the most awful depression and panic imaginable. After the Sertraline failed to work I was on the verge of admitting myself to a psych ward. It was truly the most painful experience imaginable. My GP prescribed Mirtazapine as an attempt to pull me back into balance, and I can honestly say that in about 2 weeks I had recovered. I cannot speak of the difference it made. Utterly unbelievable. The best benefit was its sleep inducing effects, as I'd always stay up all night in panic."	9	November 29, 2015	65	135
195,274	Prometrium	progesterone insufficiency	"I was diagnosed with hyperplasia. I was experiencing very heavy, clotty periods for YEARS. I thought this was normal until I had a month long period. This pill is heaven sent. I have not had a period for about 8 months, have lost a tone of weight, have more energy than I have had in years and I would say the only side effect is tender breasts. I cannot guarantee this result for everyone but clearly I was no producing my own progesterone."	10	November 22, 2016	14	83
76,692	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"I have been on Belviq for about 1.5 years - I initially started taking it to lose weight before my wedding last year. From the time I began taking Belviq (August 2015), I started feeling results - although slow - within about a month. I had several fittings and such before the big day and the seamstress had to keep taking my dress in. I had lost about 20 lbs in ~4 months! I was amazed! So here we are two months after my wedding anniversary, and I am currently down ~75lbs. I started at about 245 - and the last time I weighed myself I was at 170. I have gone from a size 18/20 to a size 12. I would still like to lose another ~20 lbs, and I have no doubt I'll get there with Belviq."	10	January 4, 2017	67	139
29,814	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"I used Topamax for less than a year. I loved it for the first 7 months because it got rid of my headaches and reduced my appetite. Then I began to notice side-effects that made me anxious to get off of it. My fingernails became really thin, I was depressed and my hair was really was falling. I was taking 600 mg of Topamax which sounds like more than a lot of people but I found out online that many other people experienced the same symptoms on lower doses. I had to ween myself off Topamax and am starting Elavil. "	5	June 2, 2009	19	101
5,344	Cryselle	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I used to take ogestrel 28 , which is a high dose . I have been onogestrel 28 for over 5 years . I am on the pill to help regulate my period . I got a new GYN dr and he wanted to change the pill to a lower dose , so I started on cryselle. I gained 30 Pounds. Diet , physical activity was the same as before , in fact I was more physically active but I still gained all that weight . My primary dr thought it was me that I was over eating or not active. That she doubt it was the pill . I went from a normal BMI to crossing the obese border, after starting cryselle. I told my dr I wanted to change back to ogestrel 28. Within the first few months back on orgestrel I started to lose the weight."	1	July 17, 2015	1	149
33,355	Microgestin Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I have been on the Microgestin 1/20 pill for about a year now. I am 19 years old. This is the first and only birth control I have tried. From the start of the pills I never had any symptoms of sickness, acne or mood swings. My period always comes 2 days after I take the last pill of the pack on the dot. Very regular. I used to get very heavy periods with absolute horrible cramps and with the pill I got my period very lightly for only 3 days with no cramps. The only downfall is that I gained about 15 pounds on the pill in one year. I have been the same weight for years and within the past year, I noticed a lot of weight gain even with being conscious of what I eat. I am thinking about trying something else due to the weight gain."	6	April 22, 2016	3	150
25,719	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"Well basically when I first used it, it was great only have tender breasts felt a little sick but it went away. Then all of a sudden I had these terrible mood swings. Felt really emotional. And I've been that exhausted, I've had to take naps during the day. So yeah not that good for me."	3	February 7, 2014	23	56
103,501	Synthroid	underactive thyroid	"I just started this medicine about a month ago. It is making such a big difference in my appetite and my energy. I am a fairly young man at 23 years old. I knew something wasn't right with my body over the last few years, as I had gained about 30 pounds over the course of just a few months and felt so sluggish. It turns out, like many of you reading this, I have an underactive thyroid. I have heard that three drugs help with the thyroid hormones. Synthroid (T4 hormone), Cytomel (T3 hormone), and Armour Thyroid (T4 & T3 Hormones). Synthroid has gotten a bad rap because it's synthetic and it only covers the T4. Well, the T4 is most likely all you need because a T3 deficiency is rare. Synthroid is great. Stomach upset went away in 1-2 weeks."	9	March 16, 2016	117	142
198,734	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I received my first dose of Depo in Feb 2016. For ELEVEN months, I had nonstop bleeding. Every. Single. Day. I continued to get the shot every 3 months with the hope it would eventually stop, since I had no other side effects. Didn't affect my weight at all, no mood swings, no acne changes, no change in sex drive, etc. I went against my OBGYN's advice to take estrogen pills to stop the bleeding, as I wanted to see if my body would adjust naturally and I had noticed that the bleeding was slowly subsiding month by month. Sure enough, after my fourth dose of the shot (Jan 2017), my period completely stopped. Now, March 2017, I have had no spotting. If you can deal with a possible year long period, the end results are worth it."	7	March 4, 2017	4	138
9,591	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"Having tried 8 different pills, plus Implanon (implant), I can finally say I found a pill that works for me. It's changed my life. Sounds dramatic but it's true - before, no matter which pill, I was experiencing excruciating cramps, back aches, mood swings and very heavy bleeding for at least 6 days. Lo Lo Estrin Fe has changed all that. I don't have a period at all which doesn't worry me. I'm happy not to go through that pain every month. Now I have a few small signals that I would normally be having my period (slight back ache, slightly more emotional) Overall I'm really happy with it. I think it's down to the dosage level - the very low amount of estrogen works really well for me. 2 years and counting!"	9	January 13, 2016	6	133
29,220	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"I'm still new to this medicine but i'm still on it. I'm still in high school so I get migraines due to stress a lot. Every morning I'm starting to wake up super early ready to go and super hyper. So hyper that i'm shaking like crazy to the point it looks like i have a tremor. I'm more outgoing on this medication. I am losing little bit of my hair but i'm okay with it. at least i don't have migraines."	5	September 13, 2016	13	82
21,687	Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine	cough and nasal congestion	"It's 3 am, and I'm wide awake. Took Mucinex at 1 pm this afternoon which helped relieve some of the pressure in my head caused by congestion. Took NyQuil at 9:30 pm, hoping it would knock me out like it usually does but no such luck. I only took 1 pill at 1 pm yesterday, but I guess since it's a 12 hour medicine and I'm a small female (103 lbs, 5'4"), it's still affecting me a lot. My husband swears Mucinex made him feel better but I say no thank you. I'd rather blow my nose all day and be able to sleep at night. Will not be taking again."	4	October 10, 2016	9	111
43,333	Hydromorphone	chronic pain	"I had a botched intestinal surgery in 2000 which has given me severe pain since, sometimes 10 on the pain scale which made life very unpleasant at times. I finally found a doctor who spent the time and effort to find a medication which ended up being hydromorphone and my life has changed completely. I have absolutely no side effects and my life has totally changed. Sometimes it takes a good Doctor who will work with you and really understands how devastating pain can be!"	10	May 22, 2013	16	85
127,653	Phentermine	obesity	"I work at endocrinology clinic. And there I have seen crazy stories about Adipex-from 191 lb in 1 year to 30lb a month. So, I said to myself I'm going for it. In first 3 days I am 4lb down. I have plenty of energy, I do have a dry mouth and one time after I stood up from the bed I felt dizzy. Now my post is more for the people who are taking it- plz take 1200 cal per day. If you take less, you will have jitters and you would start doubting the med. And yes, I push myself to eat, because I want to eat, but I eat small portion. From day one I want to adjust my portions, always small portions. After 1 months after my med finish, I will continue small portions and wont pass the 1200 cal. Good luck.."	10	June 5, 2017	39	146
89,742	Celexa	depression	"Was put on Lexapro in May 2005 after having lost my husband in October 2004. Worked great for me, headaches at first then those tapered off after about 2 weeks. Found a job which took my mind off of my grief in December 05, so weened off of Lexapro then stopped altogether. In June 08 lost my job, the depression came back eventually and finally went back to my Doctor and was put back on Lexapro in April 09 with samples from my Doctor. This worked after about 4 weeks was feeling more like myself and less crying. Then went to fill my prescription and my insurance company denied it. My Doctor prescribed Celexa. Only took it for two nights, and have had shakiness both mornings. Hoping this will subside. Have had several bouts of crying spells."	6	September 19, 2009	24	137
89,816	Celexa	panic disorde	"I had never had a panic attack until a year or so ago. It had taken me by complete surprise. I thought I was going to die. By the time my wife got me to the ER I had already been hyperventilating (I was not aware of this at the time)I calmed down after a half hour with deep steady breathing. My Doctor saw me shortly thereafter and started me on 1/2 of a 20 mg tablet. A few weeks later the full 20 mg. Then back to the 1/2 dosage after quarterly office visits. The most problematic side effect for me is very loose bowel movements. Every other aspect of my life is much improved."	9	August 24, 2008	78	116
87,634	Naproxen	back pain	"Naproxen really helped my lower back. I have no pain after taking this medicine. Just remember, everyone's body is different and will respond to medication differently. Naproxen seems to working for a lot of people."	10	September 8, 2013	58	35
31,621	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Today is my third day using the miconazole 7. My first day was horrible burning and itching oh my. My second day it burned but was better within 15 minutes mild itching. My third day OMG it burned like crap for 15 minutes now no itching really and no burning. The cottage cheese looking discharge is gone so yes its working. Hang in there ladies it works but we have to go through the burning to get well. And a tip for u all take a hot bath with white vinegar it helps with the itching and irritation"	6	January 11, 2016	17	98
192,330	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	menstrual disorders	"I have PCOS and my gynecologist recommended that I take Yaz or Ocella. I took Ocella about a week, but after feeling numbness in my arm I decided to look up reviews on Yasmin, Yaz, and Ocella. I was horrified. I stopped Ocella and my PCOS started to get worse so I searched for medications that were good to treat PCOS. Yasmin had awesome reviews from people with PCOS (not so much for those with out it). I read allot of reviews and found that most people can tell a difference btw Yasmin and Ocella. I don't have insurance, but to me the price is worth it! I've lost weight, have my period again which makes me feel normal, my breast have only slightly gotten larger but don't hurt, and my skin only breaks out when I'm on my period."	8	May 22, 2015	13	140
129,179	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I recently had a therapeutic abortion (not my choice) and its affected me greatly. I started on birth control right away and made sure to use condoms from then on, but the condom broke and I've only been on the pill for about a week and a half. I hear that the pill only starts to really become effective after a month of taking it so I ran to pharmacy early this morning and bought 2 pregnancy tests and some Plan B (12hr. after) which was pretty pricey, but worth it. It put my mind at ease that the pharmacist told me that if I'd been taking the pill for at least a week every day at the same time, that I should be fine even without Plan B but, better to be safe then sorry.. For now it's just a waiting game, I really hope it works"	5	October 18, 2015	5	148
131,667	Effexor XR	depression	"Took first dose of 75mg before bed. Fell asleep at 1030 and slept well, actually. Woke up at 530 with eyes wide open as if i just had 10 espressos. It's now 630 and I don't have to be out of bed until 7. Can't sleep anymore. Feeling jittery with jaw clenching and teeth chattering when I open my mouth a little. Hands are sweating. I feel a little emotionally numb. Slight ringing in ears and slight headache with slight nausea. I feel peaceful but dull. Not sure if I will take again."	2	June 1, 2016	17	93
208,013	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"Not as bad as I thought it would be. Got the 1st dose down and action began in about 70 minutes. After roughly 30 minutes action bas subsided. No nausea or other side effects. I feel cleaned out, although I have another dose at 9:30. Getting all of the water down is no problem. Taste of the medication is not a problem either. Wish me luck for later!"	10	January 22, 2014	10	68
29,265	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"I've only been on this medication for 2 weeks now but it has changed my life. I have lived with chronic migraines since my entire life..since I was 18 months old. I have lived with daily headaches and almost daily migraines for the past 10 years and it has taken over my life. Since starting Topamax, I have had 2-3 manageable headaches and I have my life back! It has even taken away chronic fibromyalgia and arthritis pain, given me back my ability to sleep soundly for hours at a time, and has gotten me out of a daily triptan habit that almost caused a stroke a few weeks ago. The side effects (brain fog, drowsiness, etc) are nothing new for me given I have fibromyalgia. A life without pain is worth it to me! What a miracle!!"	9	October 19, 2016	55	138
129,211	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had Skyla placed today. The insertion felt like a bad cramp, really not very painful at all. It's been about 3 hours now and I still have minor cramping that feels like a regular period. I also had very little spotting which has since stopped. Overall, I'm glad I decided to get Skyla and I hope it does the job it's intended to do!"	9	October 6, 2015	1	65
77,251	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"5 days now. Free 2 week trial - why not! The 1st 2 days horrible. My sleep is deeper, however, it is harder to wake up. I have noticed a cough, not bad, just annoying. I don't feel like my appetite is suppressed - I still eat 3 meals a day and sometimes a snack - however, I'm utilizing the "lose it" app - low cal diet (approx. 1200/day) and doesn't seem to hard. I have STILL lost 2.6 lbs in 5 days. Usually, with a low cal diet, you usually lose approx. 2lbs/week. I noticed I was voiding a lot - so wondering if it was water weight that was lost - however, I am drinking more fluids including water. I will continue to update! Have 50 lbs to lose. Will incorporate exercise next week!"	8	December 16, 2013	57	136
97,003	Ambien	insomnia	"I was in a horrible car crash Sept. 7th 2014, I was air cared to UC, I was in ICU for 9 days and remained hospitalized 3 months. I never used to have trouble going to sleep but since my accident I will lay in bed hours, on really bad nights sometimes its all night, with my eyes closed trying to fall asleep but I just can't. I believe being on a dilaudid drip for so long during my hospital stay then morphine and oxycodone for a while plays a big role in my sudden insomnia, also I was diagnosed with GAD 6 years ago which I'm sure sometimes adds to my trouble sleeping. ZzzQuil or Benadryl helped some at first but now neither help at all. Finally was given Zolpidem 10mg and I LOVE it, I fall asleep and sleep all night. Definitely recommend it!"	9	April 26, 2015	38	146
118,434	Fetzima	major depressive disorde	"This is the second time I have taken Fetzima ER and have been on it for 9 months. I quit the first time due to not being able to afford it. I have MDD, anxiety disorder, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and BPD. I take the 40mg a day. At first, when I started Fetzima, I was happy, almost euphoric and my depression and most of my anxiety completely disappeared. Recently, within the past couple months, my rage has returned, I'm easily agitated and highly irritable, I have had to take my Klonopin daily for extreme anxiety, my personality has changed, and my depression has gotten much worse to the point where I cry several times a day and feel hopeless. I'm not sure whether I need to decrease or increase or try something else at this point."	5	April 10, 2017	13	137
104,991	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have been taking Jolessa for a month and a half, and I have spotted the entire time. I would rather have my period once a month rather than dealing with light bleeding every day."	4	June 10, 2009	23	35
202,641	Hydroxychloroquine	sjogren's syndrome	"I have been on this medication for approximately 8 years. Before I started this medicine I was in terrible shape. With Sjogren's syndrome as my primary autoimmune disease and rheumatoid arthritis as my secondary autoimmune disease I was in terrible persistent pain, had terrible joint ache and was incapacitated for about four months before finally being diagnosed and given this. Along with steroids, this medicine, and some regular doses of ibuprofen I found I was able to be mobile again, to go back to work and have a quality life again. I have not found that being on the same the dosage has lessened it's effectiveness over the last 8. During major flares especially, it would be near impossible to have a good, healthy life."	9	May 21, 2015	37	125
107,823	Implanon	birth control	"I got this in November of 2008. My doctor said that everyone is different, some people bleed and some don't. I bled for about 4 months off and on. It is now April 2009 and I couldn't even tell you the last time I bled or had a period. I love it. I don't have to think about taking a pill every day. This works for me."	9	April 14, 2009	10	67
223,175	Estradiol	postmenopausal symptoms	"LOVE this estrogen therapy!!! Have tried the gels and patches and this is by far the easiest to use. It's like spraying perfume on before I walk out the door every morning, I'm only using one spray a day. Besides getting rid of my night sweats, I have more energy and feel much happier - even though I never knew how unhappy I really was until using Evamist. I got a co-pay card from my Dr and with my insurance it costs less than $25 a month. I think it's a bargain at any price! Strongly recommend you try it"	10	August 31, 2016	26	100
126,825	Dilaudid	pain	"Severe neuropathy pain in both hands and feet for over a year. Was just sent to a pain management doctor who prescribed 24 mg of Exalgo once daily along with 4 mg of Dilaudid every 6-8 hours. Now have no pain whatsoever. This is a true miracle."	10	August 10, 2010	13	47
28,072	Lexapro	generalized anxiety disorde	"I was prescribed Lexapro 1 and 1/2 months ago for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression. The first day I took it, I was a bit nauseous but that never happened again. After a week my depression improved quite a bit, but my anxiety remained. It took, I'd say, about 5 weeks for the anxiety to improve. It's not completely gone, but I am finding that I am 1. in a much better mood than I have been in a long time and 2. My worry/anxiety has definitely decreased. It hasn't changed ME, it has changed the way I look at things. I have had no other side effects, and the medication is definitely working."	9	December 16, 2015	47	114
159,948	Bactrim	bacterial skin infection	"I have had MSRA "boils" 3 times in the last 5 years. Each time I have been given a prescription for Bactrim specifically because its a sulfate based antibiotic - each time the infection made an almost immediate change for the better in size, swelling, and pain associated with those. I was fortunate enough NOT to experience any side effects and my overall opinion of this antibiotic is that for me it's been FANTASTIC in the treatment of MSRA."	10	September 20, 2010	79	79
103,172	Estarylla	birth control	"What a HORRIBLE medication!!! I started taking this pill after my 2nd baby I noticed mood swings but I thought it was just my hormones after having a baby but it got worse, after a month of been on this pill I was either angry or sad all the time, very unhappy I refused to believe that it could be depression but i started to find my self crying in my room alone, anxious just not feeling myself. That is not all I thought I had some kind of stomach virus for a moth and it wasn't going away, nauseous, vomiting, dizziness and severe headache. It felt like stroke waiting to happen. DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!!"	1	September 6, 2016	7	117
58,785	Azelaic acid	rosacea	"I've had terrible bumps and sores on my face for years and was just diagnosed with rosacea. I was given Finacea and minocycline. I was told to use it 2X a day and after the 2nd day I saw some improvement but my the 6th day my face was started to look burned. By the 10th day the bumps were horrible and my face and neck seemed severely burned. My skins was dry and cracked, swollen in spots and very wrinkly looking. The doctor said to stop it, let it completely heal then start again using it once every 3 days and build back up. It's been two weeks off the cream. My face peeled like it was burned but is getting better. Neck is still bad. Saying all this I'll still try again. Just be very careful if you know you have sensitive skin."	4	July 27, 2015	29	145
203,216	Blisovi 24 Fe	birth control	"I had hives and an allergic reaction to Blisovi... it was substituted by my pharmacy after I was taking Lomedia which I enjoyed taking for two years. Three weeks into taking it, hives all over my stomach and somewhat on my arms. My lips were swollen and dry. I discontinued it and immediately had to be switched by my doctor. I can't recommend this drug at all."	1	March 29, 2017	4	67
19,110	Pregabalin	ibromyalgia	"I have spinal stenosis, my spine is cracked on both sides of my spine as well as a bulging disc pushing on the cracks, Fibromyalgia and some form of arthritis. Lyrica packed on the pounds, blurred vision, constantly tired , my body aches more when I take lyrica. I use cannibis oil CBD form it helps with inflammation , it sure helps considerably better with no side effects! The cbd form does NOT get you ‘stoned, high, or buzzed’ it removes the pain. I am extremely grateful for my Cannibis oil, the effects last longer then lyrica tooo! I can enjoy my grandkids again!"	3	October 25, 2017	17	104
78,838	OnabotulinumtoxinA	migraine prevention	"Although this has greatly reduced my migraines in frequency and severity, the week after receiving it I go into extreme anxiety and weepiness that is crippling. It makes me nauseous and low. It subsides after about a week."	7	December 23, 2012	77	38
131,111	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have had the Mirena implant since August 2007. I did experience mild discomfort when inserted (sort of like menstrual cramps). I spotted on and off for about a month, and then no period for about a year. Here lately I have had a very very light period about every 3 months. Not having a period is great but I always worry if it's the Mirena or pregnancy so I do a pregnancy test every few months because I take antibiotics for acne (which is caused by the implant). I also have experienced some mood swings and lack of sex drive (which I didn't know were side effects until recently). This implant does have pros and cons, so you just have to really decide if you can deal with the cons to get the pros. Still not sure if I'll get another in 5 years or not."	8	April 25, 2009	1	147
147,293	Alprazolam	anxiety	"Xanax has been a life saver. I have always had problems feeling a little anxious. But once I was diagnosed as having a brain tumor at 26, it only made things worse. My doctor prescribed Lexapro, which worked okay, but I didn't like the way it made me feel, so I stopped taking them on my own. One particular night about 3 weeks ago, I got so upset that I thought I was having a heart attack. I was dizzy, chest hurting and pounding, weakness. Nobody could find anything medically wrong with me. I asked the doctor for something for anxiety to which he prescribed Xanax 0.25mg every 6 hours and within the 30 minutes of taking it, all my symptoms had diminished. Xanax really saved my life."	10	January 6, 2012	18	128
137,360	Isotretinoin	acne	"I got acne everywhere! Face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Within the first 2 weeks my chest was completely clear, my face was a lot less bumpy (pimples not gone yet) and my blackheads dried out completely. I used pore strips to clear those out and no new blackheads appeared. As far as side effects, I got dry lips but Neosporin makes an overnight lip balm that really helps a lot. I use it during the day but really slather it on at night. My muscles feel weaker and I feel physically exhausted a lot faster with a slow recovery when I go to the gym. I've been on Claravis for 5 weeks now and I'd say the positive outweighs the negative for sure."	9	May 7, 2013	24	124
182,084	Micardis HCT	high blood pressure	"I've been on it for five years. Works great. Dropped the hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) because my blood pressure was controlled without it. Then the first substitute I tried is Amlodipine and I now have swollen feet and ankles so guess what, until I can see my MD I'm back on MiCardis."	10	September 28, 2013	12	50
206,312	Mesalamine	ulcerative colitis, active	"Starting taking Lialda about a month and a half ago and it took a couple of weeks to start working. As soon as it started working I felt great no more stomach pain, no more blood, no more diarrhea oh finally something that help take the pain away I was shocked at how good it worked. But then I should have known it was to good to be true about four weeks into it. My beautiful hair started falling out in clumps every time I washed it or even brushed it. I mean it was a lot every time I would cry. Also the muscle aches were the worst. I would sit for maybe 10 minutes and go to get up and almost fall over because my legs almost gave out. Other then that it works great for the pain but I can't take the side effects so I'm going to be switching medicines."	7	September 12, 2014	49	154
85,153	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"If you get pregnant on this , you messed up real bad ! Even if you miss the time you would usually take it , still take it and get back on track you should be fine plus light and pain free periods. The side effects are horrible tho ! I got sooooo moody & emotional over everything. My bf and I always argued because I was so fussy so we had less and less sex . :/"	8	November 10, 2015	5	78
177,249	Duloxetine	depression	"Been taking generic cymbalta for about 2 months for depression, anxiety, and OCD. When I first started I fluctuated between super tired and super hyper, that lasted for a few weeks. I also got dizzy a lot. After about 4 weeks all the side effects went away and now it's helping a lot with depression and helps a bit with anxiety and OCD. Your mileage may vary but for me this medication has been a godsend."	7	March 26, 2017	4	76
104,125	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	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
13,605	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"Started Adderall 2 weeks ago. I am still trying to find the right dose. Doctor said "start with 10mg morning and afternoon but if that's to much take 5mg morning and afternoon" I'm finding if I take 10mgs and my day is really busy I am fine but if my day is not than I notice my heart rate and a need to be doing something. I'm not sure about this medicine yet but willing to give it a little more time. I just want to know if the feeling of needing to be busy will end."	7	March 21, 2011	10	97
172,438	Clonazepam	panic disorde	"I have been suffering from panic attacks since 2008. One day I was just chatting on the phone with a friend when out of nowhere I felt like there was an elephant sit on my chest, meaning to say that i was experiencing chest tightness. Then I started breathing faster and I didn't know then what I know now, that that fast breathing is called hyperventilation. Then that symptom led to my heart beat going faster and then that led to me feeling like i was losing control and I had to have a friend take me to the ER which was down the street but it felt like it took me hours to get there. Time really slows down during these attacks, and life just seems so unbearable. Anyway, doc put me on .05mg Klonopin in 2008 and it has worked wonders since."	10	July 20, 2016	40	144
58,047	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	pain	"I've been taking it (10/325 every 4 hours when required) for four months now and have found it to be very effective for my back, hip and leg pain caused by a failed laminectomy. It doesn't block nerve pain, but it helps me to forget it for the four or five hours between doses. Since it is an opioid, it does cause constipation and you have to stay on top of it with fiber and laxatives."	9	October 22, 2009	19	76
99,736	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"I cannot take the 2nd dose anymore so I mixed it with freshly squeezed lemonade instead of water. I also chilled the Suprep bottle solution overnight so it was really cold when I mixed it with lemonade (don't forget to strain so it's pulp-free). This makes a big difference. I was able to drink the entire cup in three gulps. Chewing sugar-free gum after taking it also helps."	8	August 2, 2016	15	68
154,911	Metronidazole	bacterial vaginitis	"From what I can see, this antibiotic, although extremely effective in sorting out a number of infections, is the absolute scurge of all pills. I was prescribed 2 x 400mg for 7 days for BV, only 2nd time I've had this in my life, last time being about 10 years ago. I am on day 5 at the minute and dread taking anymore even though I know I have to. From day 2 I have had the mother of all headaches, nausea, diarrhea, but the main problem is the extreme exhaustion and flu like symptoms. My whole body is aching, stiff neck, sore throat, fevers and despite several ridiculously early nights I am dead on my feet from the minute I get up. I will NEVER allow these to be prescribed to me again in the future, there has to be another remedy."	10	December 3, 2016	8	143
124,266	Skyla	birth control	"The procedure is a fleeting moment compared to how long you keep it in! I've been on Skyla for about 8 months. I'll keep it simple. My periods have gotten inconsistently messed up, from spotting to nasty thick stuff and for sometimes - for weeks at a time. My partner can feel it during intercourse so that's a bit annoying for him. Biggest issue hands down is how bad this thing has made my PMS symptoms. Not just physically but mentally. The mood swings are awful - considering early removal."	6	January 22, 2016	2	90
143,433	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I been on it for almost two years I haven't gotten a period since I've been on it but now I'm getting a lot spotting for the past few weeks. I have no sex drive what so ever and I have gain 50 pounds. I have a lot of mood swings"	6	February 10, 2017	0	51
152,829	Rocephin	pneumonia	"Sick for 4 weeks, went to Doctor. Ear infection, sinus infection and bronchitis prescriptions of Augmentin and Mucinex. Since 6 months earlier I had pneumonia that took me out of work for short term disability, when I heard the tell tale "rattling" on my left side 8 days later, went back to Doctor. So after 5 weeks of coughing, sneezing, headaches and overwhelming tiredness, I received a shot of this. I had not had a shot of anything for many years and it did hurt. I am not a wimpy, owy person. It did hurt. It hurt for 45 minutes. But the next morning, I woke without coughing up a lung, rested, and feeling better than I had for a month. The second day (now) I am headed out to cut the grass after vacuuming the house. Yeah."	9	March 30, 2013	37	138
82,292	Liraglutide	diabetes, type 2	"I started Victoza 8 months ago & have lost 83 pounds. I am woman 57 years old, 5'6" & weighed 290. I have been obese since early childhood. I have dieted all of my life. This is the first time I have been successful at weight loss. Yes there are side effects, but with the weight falling off of me this fast, I don't care. I woke up this morning weighing 216 so I don't care if I feel nauseas. I haven't weight 216 in 35 years. When I feel nauseas now is first thing in the morning before my shot. I do start feeling a bit hungry in the evenings when the shot starts wearing off, so I try to inject 12 hours prior to bed time. The reason I'm succeeding is because I decided to change my eating habits, log my food, walk & drink water."	10	July 15, 2015	137	148
900	Pentosan polysulfate sodium	interstitial cystitis	"I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis in February 2000. Since that time, I've been taking the prescribed dosage of 400 mg daily. This has helped my interstitial cystitis symptoms tremendously. I had suffered for a long time before being diagnosed properly, so when this medication was presented to me and I took it for a couple of months, my pain was gone. I was so excited to finally get relief. Unfortunately, I had a recent blood test to check my liver enzymes. The AST was 61 and the ALT was 100, both of which are normal between 3 and 35. My physician wants me to decrease my dosage of Elmiron and check me again in 6 weeks. I'm very concerned about the high levels of enzymes in my blood. Be careful and keep a check on your liver."	7	June 4, 2009	60	138
155,384	Metronidazole	bacterial vaginitis	"I would HIGHLY recommend against taking these pills. I took them and had a very bad reaction to them. Not only did my bv come back about a week later, but i developed some facial discoloration that has lasted about five months. If you do have bv, take medication vaginally, NOT the pills."	2	July 31, 2015	4	53
177,498	Duloxetine	generalized anxiety disorde	"I've just been on 60mg for 4 weeks and the improvement has been great. My anxiety is all but gone..and I can't tell you how good it feels not to worry about every single thing i life. I enjoy things more and can focus longer as a result, absorbing things better, instead of just randomly seeing everything. I was a bit nauseous to start and tired, but its all but gone as well. I've also lost 2 pounds..Very happy so far!"	8	February 24, 2016	82	81
86,458	Invokana	diabetes, type 2	"Invokana has help me to keep my diabetes under very good control. I have had diabetes for 30 yrs. I visit my doctor often. Lab work is normal. I worry when I hear of side effects and the advertisements by law firms."	10	February 29, 2016	32	42
130,536	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"My period was always a little weird. It usually would skip a month, I'd have it the next month, but it usually only lasted a few days. I took the pill early May within hours of my boyfriend's condom breaking. I got my period a few days later and it was early. About a week after it stopped it started again around my normal time. I didn't think any thing of it but I've now had four periods within a month."	8	June 18, 2012	6	81
57,526	Emla	anesthesia	"I use Emla with a dermaroller. I apply a thin layer and put cling film over it for 60 minutes before starting treatment. It completely numbs the area and I can't feel the 1.5mm needles at all. I can now get thru a session in 5 minutes instead of 30 where I had to keep stopping cause of pain. I bought this for just over $20 for a 5mg tube at Chemist Warehouse. It's expensive but I only need one every 6 weeks and 5g covers my whole buttock and thigh area. I love this stuff!"	10	October 28, 2013	20	96
81,096	Hypercare	hyperhidrosis	"First off, I would like to say that this medical condition is not known to many people, and I think it's awful. I have suffered from hyperhidrosis since I was in high school. I was unable to wear whatever I wanted, stuck to baggy sweatshirts and black tees. I figured I'd just grow into it, because my job was very physical, and I was not the only one sweating. I am going on interviews now, and I have had enough of it. I applied it last night, and I didn't start sweating until about 2pm today. I did not put deodorant on because of the directions, and had to by 4pm. I am going to try it again tonight, I am happier to use it than not, and will upload my future comments on it, because I did not see many after thoughts, and I think that it's needed."	9	October 26, 2010	1	149
79,366	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"Me and a friend of mine really didn't expect us hooking up. But ladies things happen. I am not on birth control and I ended up having unprotected sex with him and after I noticed he had finished in me. I started freaking out so bad. I made him rush and buy a pill and all near by stores were CLOSED . I ended up taking it 12hrs after and I'm suppose to get my period today the 5th but I see it might come after. I'm just really stressed out and don't want to be pregnant !!!"	9	September 5, 2015	2	98
62,536	Citalopram	anxiety and stress	"I was having stress issues dealing with family and work issues. I was prescribed Celexa 20mg and about an hour after the 3rd dose I began to have severe anxiety attacks. My heart was pounding and I had to run outside, feeling claustrophobic and severely depressed. I was told to stop the drug immediately but it still took 72 hours for the side effects to go away. I had anxiety attacks several times a day, loss of appetite and depression during that time. I realize this was a rare reaction, but my message is to be prepared when you take something like this."	1	May 19, 2011	55	103
148,861	Mirena	birth control	"I had this IUD implanted in my poor body Dec 12 2015. I had read the reviews and I under estimated the painful, not pleasant process. I began bleeding as soon as it entered my body. The cramps and bleeding remained for 25 days before I went to the emergency room and begged for it to be removed!!! During the holidays I was met with 3 massive migraines all within 3 weeks including Christmas day. I also began to get a pain in my left side along with getting up every hour to pee. The cramps were endless and the left side pain had me doubled over. It was removed last Sunday and I spent 2 days in hospital. Oh also a bladder infection. They stated it could be likely from the IUD. I had nothing but issues with this horrible little T shaped product!"	1	January 24, 2016	13	145
40,237	Magnacet	pain	"Magnacet is a life saver. The pain relief is unbelievable when taken with my other presriptions. It does make me a bit light headed and drowsy but since helps with the pain it is well worth it."	10	June 5, 2008	15	37
122,366	Dymista	allergic rhinitis	"I got a sample 3 days ago and noticed improvement in 24 hours. My brain fog is gone, stuffiness greatly reduced and I feel better than I have for months if not years. I'll check in again after longer use. Right now I am wishing I had this at least a year ago."	10	March 10, 2016	13	53
58,541	Jolivette	birth control	"I've been on Jolivette for almost a year and it was working fine until now. I had a period that finished 6 days ago that lasted 4 days and I started another one today. Makes no sense to me. I have not missed a single pill. I hope this isn't the way it's going to be from now on because I don't have the time to have a period every six days! Thank goodness my yearly check up is next month."	5	August 8, 2013	23	81
139,477	Armodafinil	chronic fatigue syndrome	"My nervous system is extremely sensitive to this medicine. However I take a fourth of a 150mg tablet every 5 hrs or so. This keeps my nervous system in check and my POTS symptoms subside. Sometimes it gives me cold hands and feet and anxiety however it is worth that compared to the brain fog with POTS."	7	February 17, 2011	33	57
31,740	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"They key is to apply the cream in the tube before you inset the egg. That cream takes away the burning or itching feelings and numbs it. After that you apply the medicine. It worked perfect fine for me .: no kitty on fire for me :-)"	10	November 11, 2015	3	47
220,511	Amitriptyline	migraine prevention	"Works great to control my migraines it cut the frequency in half. Before starting this medication I would suffer migraines 3-4x/week. And the days that I didn't have a migraine, I still felt "foggy". However after only 6 weeks on it I gained 30 lbs, had urinary retention."	7	April 21, 2013	39	48
85,649	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"Took this all throughout high school and I never experienced acne because of it. This pill sure does a great job at keeping break outs away. I'd get an occasional blemish or two but that's better than what I have now. I got off Ortho Cyclen 6 months ago. Worst decision of my life, I'm cursed with acne that's covered my face, neck, shoulders, and back. This is because a hormonal imbalance which I think acne sufferers should look into. I think it's time to get back on this magnificent pill. Side note, it does a great job at preventing cramps and my periods were so light and non existent, I would sometimes forget I'm even on it."	10	June 7, 2014	26	118

56,353

Humira

psoriasis

"Six months later and I am no better on the humira. I am 24 and had psoriasis since I was 6 head to foot. Doctors want me to wait another 4 months before they change my meds. That's the NHS for you! Fed up."

1

October 7, 2015

9

44

26,225

Sprintec

birth control

"Overall I liked this pill. The positives outweighed the negatives for me. Initially I took it to change my cycle due to a vacation I was going on. I decided to stay on it for another 4 months as birth control. The positives- regular period, no weight gain, no breakthrough bleeding, no more cramping, no co-pay, and NO babies! The negatives- mood swings, leg cramps, occasional cystic acne (a week before and during placebo week), remembering to take it everyday, and breast tenderness. Eventually I got tired of remembering to take a pill everyday, so I switched to the Nexplanon arm implant which has been great so far. If the pill doesn't work out for you, there are other good options!"

8

July 12, 2016

6

121

81,108

Hypercare

hyperhidrosis

"I have always been the type of person who sweats a lot. I'm very active so I never thought anything of it. However, I realized that I sweat the most when it is cold and I'm doing nothing but sitting at my desk in school! I tried the clinical strength deodorants and they helped a little bit. Finally I decided to talk to my doctor and they gave me this product. I'm only on my second day of use and I'm already amazed. The first night I experienced intense itching however, it was manageable. The next day I played in a tournament for 8 hours in 90 degree weather and my shirt wasn't even wet! This product is amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone with an overactive sweat problem!"

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August 15, 2010

0

131

140,498

Escitalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"I would rate the effectiveness of this medication pretty high. I took this medication about 12 years ago but it seems to be working better this go round. I feel more cheerful, am sleeping a little better and the best part is less anxiety which was severe. I'm super happy about the decrease in anxiety I've experienced. I'm probably going to ask for an increase in dosage. I'm currently on 20 mg. I wish you well to those of you who are just beginning this medication."

8

November 9, 2016

43

86

130,715

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had Mirena inserted 6 weeks ago. I have never had a child, and I'm 27 years old. I chose Mirena because I was starting to get bad side effects from birth control pills. The insertion process was very painful. I had only taken a few Ibuprofen and didn't take any medicine to help ease the cervix. During the process my cervix did bleed, and my doctor put some medicine inside to stop the bleeding. I'm still experiencing cramps. At first it was constant, severe pain. But now I get severe cramping like 2 times per week. I'm guessing my body is still trying to get used to it."

5

January 11, 2012

0

109

121,187

Venlafaxine

depression

"I have been on venlafaxing for over a year now and I have lost weight I feel awesome but I did take 2 years of extensive counseling like private sessions and group counseling. I was active in all the events also like bowling, ceramics, exercise classes, picnics and even trips to places like the zoo. All this was in a group sometimes coed and sometimes just the women's group. All this was funded through the state of Az. I even went through Hep-C treatment for the 4th time. I attribute all this to getting through treatment with a more positive frame of mind and the Hep-C is gone!"

10

October 3, 2016

2

108

62,993

Tranexamic acid

bleeding disorde

"I've had horrible periods since high school. I remember in high school when the bell rang I just sat there until the entire class left then walked to the office to get a ride home. When I got up, it was a puddle of blood. Literally a puddle. I'm 35 and would sleep with a towel under me plus an overnight pad because I would always overflow. I've started getting really bad clots and I am unable to take birth control pills. Bad bruises, weak, anemic.. You know the drill. So doctor suggested this... I'm on day 3 and it is a total game changer. I did a spin class this morning (usually day 2 of HEAVY flow) with a tampon and panty liner. I never ever thought this was possible. Small headache, totally worth it."

10

January 25, 2017

20

136

161,500

Diphenhydramine

nausea/vomiting

"I get severe migraines and was given this in the hospital instead of traditional nausea meds. It work well and I now use it at home and actually works better than Zofran or Phenagren."

10

December 29, 2015

48

34

151,306

OxyContin

pain

"I'm a chronic back pain sufferer who's endured extensize physical therapy, endless pain medicines, muscle relaxers, antiepileptic/antispasmodics, etc., before reluctantly undergoing surgery - Anterior lumbar fusion with posterior stabilization. Unfortunately surgery failed to relieve the pain. OxyContin's been a life-saver for me (80 mg 2/daily Percocet 10/325 for breakthrough pain)- Nothing short of miraculous in it's ability to allow me to perform daily tasks I was unable to perform previously."

9

June 7, 2008

232

70

21,311

NeutraSal

xerostomia

"I actually liked this product when I was using it, but hated the inconvenience of having to mix the powder. It was hard to use away from home. My doctor gave me a lot of samples but now he said it isn't available? Not sure why. I like a new product he gave me a sample of called Lubricity (it's an oral spray) and I love the convenience of it. It also seems to last considerably longer than NeutraSal and most of the other products I've tried. Unfortunately it's not in any stores by me yet"

6

September 21, 2016

14

96

181,383

Prozac

anxiety and stress

"I wouldn't give Prozac anything greater than a 1. Mainly for the fact that I have been on this now for 1 month 20 mg daily; Increased my terrible moods followed by anxiety attacks, I have become an insomniac, my pulse has increased terribly, and my appetite is zero. Without the back up "Xanax" I would still be at square 1. I occasionally drink to get drunk, but have been recently informed that this drug mixed with alcohol has a severe risk of suicide. I was not depressed before I was referred to this medicine, but now I feel that it is becoming worse. Am I miss diagnosed?"

1

October 1, 2015

35

108

135,056

Brisdelle

hot flashes

"A GYN prescribed Brisdelle - it's a low-dose Paxil (7.5 mg) for hot flashes. This Doctor stated that unlike other SSRI's, I would NOT have complications or side effects going on/off them - in the case of running out of supply. This was NOT my experience. After 3-4 days of stopping, I noted an odd sensation connected to my eyes. I told my opthamologist about a "swishing" sound I heard with any movement of my eyes. I finally found others reporting this all over the internet. This also happened in a previous year with Sertraline (Zoloft) - this 'after quitting' side effect lasted a very long time - maybe a year or more! THE DUMBEST, MOST WASTEFUL PACKAGING ON THE PLANET. WHY NOT SIMPLY MAKE 7.5 PAXIL IN A SIMPLE BOTTLE? Pink? Come on!"

5

July 17, 2016

26

134

82,471

Liraglutide

diabetes, type 2

"I have been on Victoza for three weeks. I started at .06 and after two days felt nauseous but that past. Then on the second week I was increased to 1.2 and felt slightly ill can't eat a normal meal. I never feel hungry just eat minimal amounts because I know I have to. I lost 6 lbs. in three weeks. I have been walking for the last year 5 miles a night and could not loose an ounce. Once the nausea lifts I will love this medication."

8

November 14, 2011

13

88

206,798

Duac

acne

"Honestly this cream is a MIRACLE! About 3 years ago my skin was full of spots and acne and i had blackhead all in my tzone and they never went. I went to my doctor as I couldn't stand looking in the mirror anymore. He gave me this and yes it gave me very bad painful red skin and peeling skin but after a few weeks it went but you could see a difference in my spots in a few days as my family was commenting on it. I did it for the 12 weeks and my face was COMPLETELY clear. I was so happy. Then after about a month it all came back so I went back to the doctors. He said I should try the cream again but for as long as I needed it for. I'm still using it now and that was nearly a year ago. My face is clear and its because of this cream."

10

December 2, 2015

38

160

163,385

Methylphenidate

adhd

"My internist gave me methylphenidate (the active ingredient in Ritalin) for an ADHD disorder that I didn't even know I had. My God! My world finally made sense, and I was able to finally concentrate on a single task without having something pull me away for no earthly reason. And on top of that, the peripheral neuropathy in my feet, courtesy of a few early drugs in the HIV era, disappeared... totally. I didn't even need my methadone until I began to develop a tolerance for the methylphenidate. I'm the only person my pharmacist has heard of who experienced this effect, but I am sure not complaining. This is truly a miracle drug for me, but since I went to a larger insurance company, with it's own doctors, it's been refused it to me."

10

July 12, 2017

6

134

169,570

Stelara

psoriasis

"I'm 61 and have had psoriasis since I was 16. Of all the medicines I have tried (MTX, Enbrel, Raptive, Cyclosporine, Humira) this is the best in terms of effectiveness and side affects. I'm about 90% clear and have no side effects."

10

January 24, 2012

30

42

28,532

Lexapro

generalized anxiety disorde

"I am 28 years old 6"2 225 pound male and in the past I never had anxiety issues. I'd say in the past 5 years I noticed that I started to dislike any social situations. I talked to my doctor about it and he first prescribed me Celexa 10mg and I noticed it helped a little the first month then I asked to have the medication upped to 20mg. After 3 months I noticed I had NO sex drive at all and it was difficult to achieve an orgasm. I immediately made another doctors appointment and informed him of this and he switched me to Lexapro 10mg and I felt amazing off it! My sex drive was back and no problem achieving the big "O"!"

8

January 9, 2013

30

125

21,711

Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

cough and nasal congestion

"The medicine itself works to relieve chest/nasal congestion but it keeps me from sleeping...first night I was thinking maybe it was because I was traveling but 2nd night same thing, and it's almost like it automatically wake you at around 2am. My second dose yesterday had me jittery and groggy during the day...don't know if I will continue to take this or not. I need sleep!"

8

March 5, 2015

14

66

64,059

Sertraline

anxiety and stress

"Soooo I was prescribed this medicine back in August of 2016 after I was in a horrible car accident in may and I was afraid to take it. I lied to my doctor saying I was doing fine while I was issuing my Ativan as a daily help for anxiety... finally after my final attack 2 weeks ago I realized I needed to do something.. Living with constant anxiety is debilitating and anxious about car accidents and being around people and having an anxiety attack was not helping. I feel fine taking it!!! I started 25mg first 7 days and I'm on 50mg now and the only side effect is nausea but it's very low and goes away with bread or yogurt. I seriously would recommend this to anyone. Deff happy to get my life back on track."

10

January 31, 2017

50

138

60,548

Lovastatin

high cholesterol, familial heterozygous

"Altoprev is the ONLY statin drug I can tolerate. It is due to the timed-release of the drug over 24 hours. I do not recieve that whopping dose of the drug all at once. However, my ins. Rx. coverage wil not cover it. I do not get to take it regularly, due to fixed income. It is 160.00 a month. But this is the drug for me and I get it filled about every other month. "

9

May 5, 2008

40

77

93,091

Vortioxetine

depression

"I was on Brintellix for a short time while trying to transition from Lexapro. Unfortunately it was just not the drug for me. I had terrible nausea that never went away, as well as vomiting. Brintellix didn't really do anything for my anxiety, either, and I definitely noticed symptoms of that again. By the time I stopped taking it, my depression was actually worse, but I think it didn't help that I was feeling so bad physically. If you already have digestive issues, this might not be the med for you."

2

May 27, 2016

56

91

129,450

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've been using Mirena for 3 years, after initial spotting I have yet to have a period. Once in a great while I'll spot a little bit. But I'm having it removed as soon as my husband gets a vasectomy because I am carrying around 15 extra pounds and my mood swings have been bad for all these years. I work out 5x/week and eat clean 90% of the time but cannot lose the weight. I am sick of it. I can't wait to be free of this. It was a good, convenient form of birth control, just not for me anymore."

6

August 23, 2015

12

102

112,849

Bisacodyl

constipation

"I have been overseas for nearly a month now and started experiencing stomach cramps every morning for about a week and then continued with no BM, I'm 19 and have never had issues like this before. Possibly from the food I've been eating not sure, went to a pharmacy here in Thailand and dulcolax is what they gave me, took 2 pills at 7:30pm and went to sleep and woke up at 2am with stomach cramps, painful but bearable. A BM followed where it started off normal before ending in diarhea. Went again about 10 minutes later and am now back in bed at 4am feeling as though I'll get back to sleep with little pain, although my stomach is still rumbling. Not sure what all the fuss is about it's done the job and I feel good that my bowels are clear."

7

December 23, 2016

7

143

169,493

Stelara

psoriasis

"I came down with psoriasis at age 54 and am now 57. It devasted me within 2 months. I lost my finger nails and toe nails. I couldn't walk without help. My hands were useless. I just started with the injections on 2/2/16. Had my 2nd injection on 3/2/16. I've notice some improvement on my left shin area of my leg and my left elbow. Other areas are now pink. My feet are somewhat better but my hands are still bad as I wear examination gloves constantly. I've still have flakes, dryness, itching and bumps as the Stelara hasn't helped "yet" with that. I'm due for my 1st 90 Day shot after these 2 booster shots. I'll see what my Dr. Thinks then on 5/25/16..."

3

April 19, 2016

14

125

109,415

Nexplanon

birth control

"This is the worst birth control, but it does protect against pregnancy very well. I've had this in for 8 months and I'm still on my period. It doesn't go away. My OBGYN even put me on more birth control, which didn't help AT ALL. I have crazy mood swings, depression, and I cry for no reason all the time. I didn't even think about it being a side effect from this until my boyfriend told me I'm always getting mad, and that's not like me. I can't wait to get it removed and go on with my life!"

2

December 7, 2016

0

99

133,316

Tri-Sprintec

birth control

"I had taken this birth control a year ago, then went off it because I just didn't need it. I've started it again, I just started my third pack. I don't have acne problems, the only thing I used to have trouble with was horrible cramps that would cause me to be bed ridden for couple of days, but my period was always light. This has for sure taken care of that, I rarely ever get cramps now. The only things I have noticed are I got moody during the first month, and when I do get a blemish (zits, nicks and cuts, bug bites), they tend to last longer. And in the last two weeks, I have noticed my stomach has bloated. My scale says I only gained under 5 pounds, and there is no change anywhere else on my body weight-wise."

7

August 23, 2011

2

143

10,950

Welchol

high cholesterol

"Five months ago my total cholesterol was 281 (LDL was 199). I can't tolerate statins so my doctor suggested Welchol. I started eating a plant-based diet (no meat or dairy) and began going for walks in the morning. Yesterday my latest blood test showed that my total cholesterol is now 193 and my LDL is 125. That's the first time in 15 years that my cholesterol has been under 200. The diet and exercise certainly had an impact and I'm sure Welchol pushed the numbers even lower."

9

September 25, 2013

56

87

210,966

Mirtazapine

anxiety

"At 19 I went on Sertraline as I'd struggled with varying levels of anxiety throughout my teens. About a year later I tapered and came off for about 6 months. Then, completely out of the blue, I felt almost an electric shock in bed one night and spiralled into the most awful depression and panic imaginable. After the Sertraline failed to work I was on the verge of admitting myself to a psych ward. It was truly the most painful experience imaginable. My GP prescribed Mirtazapine as an attempt to pull me back into balance, and I can honestly say that in about 2 weeks I had recovered. I cannot speak of the difference it made. Utterly unbelievable. The best benefit was its sleep inducing effects, as I'd always stay up all night in panic."

9

November 29, 2015

65

135

195,274

Prometrium

progesterone insufficiency

"I was diagnosed with hyperplasia. I was experiencing very heavy, clotty periods for YEARS. I thought this was normal until I had a month long period. This pill is heaven sent. I have not had a period for about 8 months, have lost a tone of weight, have more energy than I have had in years and I would say the only side effect is tender breasts. I cannot guarantee this result for everyone but clearly I was no producing my own progesterone."

10

November 22, 2016

14

83

76,692

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"I have been on Belviq for about 1.5 years - I initially started taking it to lose weight before my wedding last year. From the time I began taking Belviq (August 2015), I started feeling results - although slow - within about a month. I had several fittings and such before the big day and the seamstress had to keep taking my dress in. I had lost about 20 lbs in ~4 months! I was amazed! So here we are two months after my wedding anniversary, and I am currently down ~75lbs. I started at about 245 - and the last time I weighed myself I was at 170. I have gone from a size 18/20 to a size 12. I would still like to lose another ~20 lbs, and I have no doubt I'll get there with Belviq."

10

January 4, 2017

67

139

29,814

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"I used Topamax for less than a year. I loved it for the first 7 months because it got rid of my headaches and reduced my appetite. Then I began to notice side-effects that made me anxious to get off of it. My fingernails became really thin, I was depressed and my hair was really was falling. I was taking 600 mg of Topamax which sounds like more than a lot of people but I found out online that many other people experienced the same symptoms on lower doses. I had to ween myself off Topamax and am starting Elavil. "

5

June 2, 2009

19

101

5,344

Cryselle

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I used to take ogestrel 28 , which is a high dose . I have been onogestrel 28 for over 5 years . I am on the pill to help regulate my period . I got a new GYN dr and he wanted to change the pill to a lower dose , so I started on cryselle. I gained 30 Pounds. Diet , physical activity was the same as before , in fact I was more physically active but I still gained all that weight . My primary dr thought it was me that I was over eating or not active. That she doubt it was the pill . I went from a normal BMI to crossing the obese border, after starting cryselle. I told my dr I wanted to change back to ogestrel 28. Within the first few months back on orgestrel I started to lose the weight."

1

July 17, 2015

1

149

33,355

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I have been on the Microgestin 1/20 pill for about a year now. I am 19 years old. This is the first and only birth control I have tried. From the start of the pills I never had any symptoms of sickness, acne or mood swings. My period always comes 2 days after I take the last pill of the pack on the dot. Very regular. I used to get very heavy periods with absolute horrible cramps and with the pill I got my period very lightly for only 3 days with no cramps. The only downfall is that I gained about 15 pounds on the pill in one year. I have been the same weight for years and within the past year, I noticed a lot of weight gain even with being conscious of what I eat. I am thinking about trying something else due to the weight gain."

6

April 22, 2016

3

150

25,719

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"Well basically when I first used it, it was great only have tender breasts felt a little sick but it went away. Then all of a sudden I had these terrible mood swings. Felt really emotional. And I've been that exhausted, I've had to take naps during the day. So yeah not that good for me."

3

February 7, 2014

23

56

103,501

Synthroid

underactive thyroid

"I just started this medicine about a month ago. It is making such a big difference in my appetite and my energy. I am a fairly young man at 23 years old. I knew something wasn't right with my body over the last few years, as I had gained about 30 pounds over the course of just a few months and felt so sluggish. It turns out, like many of you reading this, I have an underactive thyroid. I have heard that three drugs help with the thyroid hormones. Synthroid (T4 hormone), Cytomel (T3 hormone), and Armour Thyroid (T4 & T3 Hormones). Synthroid has gotten a bad rap because it's synthetic and it only covers the T4. Well, the T4 is most likely all you need because a T3 deficiency is rare. Synthroid is great. Stomach upset went away in 1-2 weeks."

9

March 16, 2016

117

142

198,734

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I received my first dose of Depo in Feb 2016. For ELEVEN months, I had nonstop bleeding. Every. Single. Day. I continued to get the shot every 3 months with the hope it would eventually stop, since I had no other side effects. Didn't affect my weight at all, no mood swings, no acne changes, no change in sex drive, etc. I went against my OBGYN's advice to take estrogen pills to stop the bleeding, as I wanted to see if my body would adjust naturally and I had noticed that the bleeding was slowly subsiding month by month. Sure enough, after my fourth dose of the shot (Jan 2017), my period completely stopped. Now, March 2017, I have had no spotting. If you can deal with a possible year long period, the end results are worth it."

7

March 4, 2017

4

138

9,591

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"Having tried 8 different pills, plus Implanon (implant), I can finally say I found a pill that works for me. It's changed my life. Sounds dramatic but it's true - before, no matter which pill, I was experiencing excruciating cramps, back aches, mood swings and very heavy bleeding for at least 6 days. Lo Lo Estrin Fe has changed all that. I don't have a period at all which doesn't worry me. I'm happy not to go through that pain every month. Now I have a few small signals that I would normally be having my period (slight back ache, slightly more emotional) Overall I'm really happy with it. I think it's down to the dosage level - the very low amount of estrogen works really well for me. 2 years and counting!"

9

January 13, 2016

6

133

29,220

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"I'm still new to this medicine but i'm still on it. I'm still in high school so I get migraines due to stress a lot. Every morning I'm starting to wake up super early ready to go and super hyper. So hyper that i'm shaking like crazy to the point it looks like i have a tremor. I'm more outgoing on this medication. I am losing little bit of my hair but i'm okay with it. at least i don't have migraines."

5

September 13, 2016

13

82

21,687

Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

cough and nasal congestion

"It's 3 am, and I'm wide awake. Took Mucinex at 1 pm this afternoon which helped relieve some of the pressure in my head caused by congestion. Took NyQuil at 9:30 pm, hoping it would knock me out like it usually does but no such luck. I only took 1 pill at 1 pm yesterday, but I guess since it's a 12 hour medicine and I'm a small female (103 lbs, 5'4"), it's still affecting me a lot. My husband swears Mucinex made him feel better but I say no thank you. I'd rather blow my nose all day and be able to sleep at night. Will not be taking again."

4

October 10, 2016

9

111

43,333

Hydromorphone

chronic pain

"I had a botched intestinal surgery in 2000 which has given me severe pain since, sometimes 10 on the pain scale which made life very unpleasant at times. I finally found a doctor who spent the time and effort to find a medication which ended up being hydromorphone and my life has changed completely. I have absolutely no side effects and my life has totally changed. Sometimes it takes a good Doctor who will work with you and really understands how devastating pain can be!"

10

May 22, 2013

16

85

127,653

Phentermine

obesity

"I work at endocrinology clinic. And there I have seen crazy stories about Adipex-from 191 lb in 1 year to 30lb a month. So, I said to myself I'm going for it. In first 3 days I am 4lb down. I have plenty of energy, I do have a dry mouth and one time after I stood up from the bed I felt dizzy. Now my post is more for the people who are taking it- plz take 1200 cal per day. If you take less, you will have jitters and you would start doubting the med. And yes, I push myself to eat, because I want to eat, but I eat small portion. From day one I want to adjust my portions, always small portions. After 1 months after my med finish, I will continue small portions and wont pass the 1200 cal. Good luck.."

10

June 5, 2017

39

146

89,742

Celexa

depression

"Was put on Lexapro in May 2005 after having lost my husband in October 2004. Worked great for me, headaches at first then those tapered off after about 2 weeks. Found a job which took my mind off of my grief in December 05, so weened off of Lexapro then stopped altogether. In June 08 lost my job, the depression came back eventually and finally went back to my Doctor and was put back on Lexapro in April 09 with samples from my Doctor. This worked after about 4 weeks was feeling more like myself and less crying. Then went to fill my prescription and my insurance company denied it. My Doctor prescribed Celexa. Only took it for two nights, and have had shakiness both mornings. Hoping this will subside. Have had several bouts of crying spells."

6

September 19, 2009

24

137

89,816

Celexa

panic disorde

"I had never had a panic attack until a year or so ago. It had taken me by complete surprise. I thought I was going to die. By the time my wife got me to the ER I had already been hyperventilating (I was not aware of this at the time)I calmed down after a half hour with deep steady breathing. My Doctor saw me shortly thereafter and started me on 1/2 of a 20 mg tablet. A few weeks later the full 20 mg. Then back to the 1/2 dosage after quarterly office visits. The most problematic side effect for me is very loose bowel movements. Every other aspect of my life is much improved."

9

August 24, 2008

78

116

87,634

Naproxen

back pain

"Naproxen really helped my lower back. I have no pain after taking this medicine. Just remember, everyone's body is different and will respond to medication differently. Naproxen seems to working for a lot of people."

10

September 8, 2013

58

35

31,621

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Today is my third day using the miconazole 7. My first day was horrible burning and itching oh my. My second day it burned but was better within 15 minutes mild itching. My third day OMG it burned like crap for 15 minutes now no itching really and no burning. The cottage cheese looking discharge is gone so yes its working. Hang in there ladies it works but we have to go through the burning to get well. And a tip for u all take a hot bath with white vinegar it helps with the itching and irritation"

6

January 11, 2016

17

98

192,330

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

menstrual disorders

"I have PCOS and my gynecologist recommended that I take Yaz or Ocella. I took Ocella about a week, but after feeling numbness in my arm I decided to look up reviews on Yasmin, Yaz, and Ocella. I was horrified. I stopped Ocella and my PCOS started to get worse so I searched for medications that were good to treat PCOS. Yasmin had awesome reviews from people with PCOS (not so much for those with out it). I read allot of reviews and found that most people can tell a difference btw Yasmin and Ocella. I don't have insurance, but to me the price is worth it! I've lost weight, have my period again which makes me feel normal, my breast have only slightly gotten larger but don't hurt, and my skin only breaks out when I'm on my period."

8

May 22, 2015

13

140

129,179

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I recently had a therapeutic abortion (not my choice) and its affected me greatly. I started on birth control right away and made sure to use condoms from then on, but the condom broke and I've only been on the pill for about a week and a half. I hear that the pill only starts to really become effective after a month of taking it so I ran to pharmacy early this morning and bought 2 pregnancy tests and some Plan B (12hr. after) which was pretty pricey, but worth it. It put my mind at ease that the pharmacist told me that if I'd been taking the pill for at least a week every day at the same time, that I should be fine even without Plan B but, better to be safe then sorry.. For now it's just a waiting game, I really hope it works"

5

October 18, 2015

5

148

131,667

Effexor XR

depression

"Took first dose of 75mg before bed. Fell asleep at 1030 and slept well, actually. Woke up at 530 with eyes wide open as if i just had 10 espressos. It's now 630 and I don't have to be out of bed until 7. Can't sleep anymore. Feeling jittery with jaw clenching and teeth chattering when I open my mouth a little. Hands are sweating. I feel a little emotionally numb. Slight ringing in ears and slight headache with slight nausea. I feel peaceful but dull. Not sure if I will take again."

2

June 1, 2016

17

93

208,013

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"Not as bad as I thought it would be. Got the 1st dose down and action began in about 70 minutes. After roughly 30 minutes action bas subsided. No nausea or other side effects. I feel cleaned out, although I have another dose at 9:30. Getting all of the water down is no problem. Taste of the medication is not a problem either. Wish me luck for later!"

10

January 22, 2014

10

68

29,265

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"I've only been on this medication for 2 weeks now but it has changed my life. I have lived with chronic migraines since my entire life..since I was 18 months old. I have lived with daily headaches and almost daily migraines for the past 10 years and it has taken over my life. Since starting Topamax, I have had 2-3 manageable headaches and I have my life back! It has even taken away chronic fibromyalgia and arthritis pain, given me back my ability to sleep soundly for hours at a time, and has gotten me out of a daily triptan habit that almost caused a stroke a few weeks ago. The side effects (brain fog, drowsiness, etc) are nothing new for me given I have fibromyalgia. A life without pain is worth it to me! What a miracle!!"

9

October 19, 2016

55

138

129,211

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had Skyla placed today. The insertion felt like a bad cramp, really not very painful at all. It's been about 3 hours now and I still have minor cramping that feels like a regular period. I also had very little spotting which has since stopped. Overall, I'm glad I decided to get Skyla and I hope it does the job it's intended to do!"

9

October 6, 2015

1

65

77,251

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"5 days now. Free 2 week trial - why not! The 1st 2 days horrible. My sleep is deeper, however, it is harder to wake up. I have noticed a cough, not bad, just annoying. I don't feel like my appetite is suppressed - I still eat 3 meals a day and sometimes a snack - however, I'm utilizing the "lose it" app - low cal diet (approx. 1200/day) and doesn't seem to hard. I have STILL lost 2.6 lbs in 5 days. Usually, with a low cal diet, you usually lose approx. 2lbs/week. I noticed I was voiding a lot - so wondering if it was water weight that was lost - however, I am drinking more fluids including water. I will continue to update! Have 50 lbs to lose. Will incorporate exercise next week!"

8

December 16, 2013

57

136

97,003

Ambien

insomnia

"I was in a horrible car crash Sept. 7th 2014, I was air cared to UC, I was in ICU for 9 days and remained hospitalized 3 months. I never used to have trouble going to sleep but since my accident I will lay in bed hours, on really bad nights sometimes its all night, with my eyes closed trying to fall asleep but I just can't. I believe being on a dilaudid drip for so long during my hospital stay then morphine and oxycodone for a while plays a big role in my sudden insomnia, also I was diagnosed with GAD 6 years ago which I'm sure sometimes adds to my trouble sleeping. ZzzQuil or Benadryl helped some at first but now neither help at all. Finally was given Zolpidem 10mg and I LOVE it, I fall asleep and sleep all night. Definitely recommend it!"

9

April 26, 2015

38

146

118,434

Fetzima

major depressive disorde

"This is the second time I have taken Fetzima ER and have been on it for 9 months. I quit the first time due to not being able to afford it. I have MDD, anxiety disorder, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and BPD. I take the 40mg a day. At first, when I started Fetzima, I was happy, almost euphoric and my depression and most of my anxiety completely disappeared. Recently, within the past couple months, my rage has returned, I'm easily agitated and highly irritable, I have had to take my Klonopin daily for extreme anxiety, my personality has changed, and my depression has gotten much worse to the point where I cry several times a day and feel hopeless. I'm not sure whether I need to decrease or increase or try something else at this point."

5

April 10, 2017

13

137

104,991

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have been taking Jolessa for a month and a half, and I have spotted the entire time. I would rather have my period once a month rather than dealing with light bleeding every day."

4

June 10, 2009

23

35

202,641

Hydroxychloroquine

sjogren's syndrome

"I have been on this medication for approximately 8 years. Before I started this medicine I was in terrible shape. With Sjogren's syndrome as my primary autoimmune disease and rheumatoid arthritis as my secondary autoimmune disease I was in terrible persistent pain, had terrible joint ache and was incapacitated for about four months before finally being diagnosed and given this. Along with steroids, this medicine, and some regular doses of ibuprofen I found I was able to be mobile again, to go back to work and have a quality life again. I have not found that being on the same the dosage has lessened it's effectiveness over the last 8. During major flares especially, it would be near impossible to have a good, healthy life."

9

May 21, 2015

37

125

107,823

Implanon

birth control

"I got this in November of 2008. My doctor said that everyone is different, some people bleed and some don't. I bled for about 4 months off and on. It is now April 2009 and I couldn't even tell you the last time I bled or had a period. I love it. I don't have to think about taking a pill every day. This works for me."

9

April 14, 2009

10

67

223,175

Estradiol

postmenopausal symptoms

"LOVE this estrogen therapy!!! Have tried the gels and patches and this is by far the easiest to use. It's like spraying perfume on before I walk out the door every morning, I'm only using one spray a day. Besides getting rid of my night sweats, I have more energy and feel much happier - even though I never knew how unhappy I really was until using Evamist. I got a co-pay card from my Dr and with my insurance it costs less than $25 a month. I think it's a bargain at any price! Strongly recommend you try it"

10

August 31, 2016

26

100

126,825

Dilaudid

pain

"Severe neuropathy pain in both hands and feet for over a year. Was just sent to a pain management doctor who prescribed 24 mg of Exalgo once daily along with 4 mg of Dilaudid every 6-8 hours. Now have no pain whatsoever. This is a true miracle."

10

August 10, 2010

13

47

28,072

Lexapro

generalized anxiety disorde

"I was prescribed Lexapro 1 and 1/2 months ago for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression. The first day I took it, I was a bit nauseous but that never happened again. After a week my depression improved quite a bit, but my anxiety remained. It took, I'd say, about 5 weeks for the anxiety to improve. It's not completely gone, but I am finding that I am 1. in a much better mood than I have been in a long time and 2. My worry/anxiety has definitely decreased. It hasn't changed ME, it has changed the way I look at things. I have had no other side effects, and the medication is definitely working."

9

December 16, 2015

47

114

159,948

Bactrim

bacterial skin infection

"I have had MSRA "boils" 3 times in the last 5 years. Each time I have been given a prescription for Bactrim specifically because its a sulfate based antibiotic - each time the infection made an almost immediate change for the better in size, swelling, and pain associated with those. I was fortunate enough NOT to experience any side effects and my overall opinion of this antibiotic is that for me it's been FANTASTIC in the treatment of MSRA."

10

September 20, 2010

79

103,172

Estarylla

birth control

"What a HORRIBLE medication!!! I started taking this pill after my 2nd baby I noticed mood swings but I thought it was just my hormones after having a baby but it got worse, after a month of been on this pill I was either angry or sad all the time, very unhappy I refused to believe that it could be depression but i started to find my self crying in my room alone, anxious just not feeling myself. That is not all I thought I had some kind of stomach virus for a moth and it wasn't going away, nauseous, vomiting, dizziness and severe headache. It felt like stroke waiting to happen. DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!!"

1

September 6, 2016

7

117

58,785

Azelaic acid

rosacea

"I've had terrible bumps and sores on my face for years and was just diagnosed with rosacea. I was given Finacea and minocycline. I was told to use it 2X a day and after the 2nd day I saw some improvement but my the 6th day my face was started to look burned. By the 10th day the bumps were horrible and my face and neck seemed severely burned. My skins was dry and cracked, swollen in spots and very wrinkly looking. The doctor said to stop it, let it completely heal then start again using it once every 3 days and build back up. It's been two weeks off the cream. My face peeled like it was burned but is getting better. Neck is still bad. Saying all this I'll still try again. Just be very careful if you know you have sensitive skin."

4

July 27, 2015

29

145

203,216

Blisovi 24 Fe

birth control

"I had hives and an allergic reaction to Blisovi... it was substituted by my pharmacy after I was taking Lomedia which I enjoyed taking for two years. Three weeks into taking it, hives all over my stomach and somewhat on my arms. My lips were swollen and dry. I discontinued it and immediately had to be switched by my doctor. I can't recommend this drug at all."

1

March 29, 2017

4

67

19,110

Pregabalin

ibromyalgia

"I have spinal stenosis, my spine is cracked on both sides of my spine as well as a bulging disc pushing on the cracks, Fibromyalgia and some form of arthritis. Lyrica packed on the pounds, blurred vision, constantly tired , my body aches more when I take lyrica. I use cannibis oil CBD form it helps with inflammation , it sure helps considerably better with no side effects! The cbd form does NOT get you ‘stoned, high, or buzzed’ it removes the pain. I am extremely grateful for my Cannibis oil, the effects last longer then lyrica tooo! I can enjoy my grandkids again!"

3

October 25, 2017

17

104

78,838

OnabotulinumtoxinA

migraine prevention

"Although this has greatly reduced my migraines in frequency and severity, the week after receiving it I go into extreme anxiety and weepiness that is crippling. It makes me nauseous and low. It subsides after about a week."

7

December 23, 2012

77

38

131,111

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have had the Mirena implant since August 2007. I did experience mild discomfort when inserted (sort of like menstrual cramps). I spotted on and off for about a month, and then no period for about a year. Here lately I have had a very very light period about every 3 months. Not having a period is great but I always worry if it's the Mirena or pregnancy so I do a pregnancy test every few months because I take antibiotics for acne (which is caused by the implant). I also have experienced some mood swings and lack of sex drive (which I didn't know were side effects until recently). This implant does have pros and cons, so you just have to really decide if you can deal with the cons to get the pros. Still not sure if I'll get another in 5 years or not."

8

April 25, 2009

1

147

147,293

Alprazolam

anxiety

"Xanax has been a life saver. I have always had problems feeling a little anxious. But once I was diagnosed as having a brain tumor at 26, it only made things worse. My doctor prescribed Lexapro, which worked okay, but I didn't like the way it made me feel, so I stopped taking them on my own. One particular night about 3 weeks ago, I got so upset that I thought I was having a heart attack. I was dizzy, chest hurting and pounding, weakness. Nobody could find anything medically wrong with me. I asked the doctor for something for anxiety to which he prescribed Xanax 0.25mg every 6 hours and within the 30 minutes of taking it, all my symptoms had diminished. Xanax really saved my life."

10

January 6, 2012

18

128

137,360

Isotretinoin

acne

"I got acne everywhere! Face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Within the first 2 weeks my chest was completely clear, my face was a lot less bumpy (pimples not gone yet) and my blackheads dried out completely. I used pore strips to clear those out and no new blackheads appeared. As far as side effects, I got dry lips but Neosporin makes an overnight lip balm that really helps a lot. I use it during the day but really slather it on at night. My muscles feel weaker and I feel physically exhausted a lot faster with a slow recovery when I go to the gym. I've been on Claravis for 5 weeks now and I'd say the positive outweighs the negative for sure."

9

May 7, 2013

24

124

182,084

Micardis HCT

high blood pressure

"I've been on it for five years. Works great. Dropped the hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) because my blood pressure was controlled without it. Then the first substitute I tried is Amlodipine and I now have swollen feet and ankles so guess what, until I can see my MD I'm back on MiCardis."

10

September 28, 2013

12

50

206,312

Mesalamine

ulcerative colitis, active

"Starting taking Lialda about a month and a half ago and it took a couple of weeks to start working. As soon as it started working I felt great no more stomach pain, no more blood, no more diarrhea oh finally something that help take the pain away I was shocked at how good it worked. But then I should have known it was to good to be true about four weeks into it. My beautiful hair started falling out in clumps every time I washed it or even brushed it. I mean it was a lot every time I would cry. Also the muscle aches were the worst. I would sit for maybe 10 minutes and go to get up and almost fall over because my legs almost gave out. Other then that it works great for the pain but I can't take the side effects so I'm going to be switching medicines."

7

September 12, 2014

49

154

85,153

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"If you get pregnant on this , you messed up real bad ! Even if you miss the time you would usually take it , still take it and get back on track you should be fine plus light and pain free periods. The side effects are horrible tho ! I got sooooo moody & emotional over everything. My bf and I always argued because I was so fussy so we had less and less sex . :/"

8

November 10, 2015

5

78

177,249

Duloxetine

depression

"Been taking generic cymbalta for about 2 months for depression, anxiety, and OCD. When I first started I fluctuated between super tired and super hyper, that lasted for a few weeks. I also got dizzy a lot. After about 4 weeks all the side effects went away and now it's helping a lot with depression and helps a bit with anxiety and OCD. Your mileage may vary but for me this medication has been a godsend."

7

March 26, 2017

4

76

104,125

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

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

13,605

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"Started Adderall 2 weeks ago. I am still trying to find the right dose. Doctor said "start with 10mg morning and afternoon but if that's to much take 5mg morning and afternoon" I'm finding if I take 10mgs and my day is really busy I am fine but if my day is not than I notice my heart rate and a need to be doing something. I'm not sure about this medicine yet but willing to give it a little more time. I just want to know if the feeling of needing to be busy will end."

7

March 21, 2011

10

97

172,438

Clonazepam

panic disorde

"I have been suffering from panic attacks since 2008. One day I was just chatting on the phone with a friend when out of nowhere I felt like there was an elephant sit on my chest, meaning to say that i was experiencing chest tightness. Then I started breathing faster and I didn't know then what I know now, that that fast breathing is called hyperventilation. Then that symptom led to my heart beat going faster and then that led to me feeling like i was losing control and I had to have a friend take me to the ER which was down the street but it felt like it took me hours to get there. Time really slows down during these attacks, and life just seems so unbearable. Anyway, doc put me on .05mg Klonopin in 2008 and it has worked wonders since."

10

July 20, 2016

40

144

58,047

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

pain

"I've been taking it (10/325 every 4 hours when required) for four months now and have found it to be very effective for my back, hip and leg pain caused by a failed laminectomy. It doesn't block nerve pain, but it helps me to forget it for the four or five hours between doses. Since it is an opioid, it does cause constipation and you have to stay on top of it with fiber and laxatives."

9

October 22, 2009

19

76

99,736

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"I cannot take the 2nd dose anymore so I mixed it with freshly squeezed lemonade instead of water. I also chilled the Suprep bottle solution overnight so it was really cold when I mixed it with lemonade (don't forget to strain so it's pulp-free). This makes a big difference. I was able to drink the entire cup in three gulps. Chewing sugar-free gum after taking it also helps."

8

August 2, 2016

15

68

154,911

Metronidazole

bacterial vaginitis

"From what I can see, this antibiotic, although extremely effective in sorting out a number of infections, is the absolute scurge of all pills. I was prescribed 2 x 400mg for 7 days for BV, only 2nd time I've had this in my life, last time being about 10 years ago. I am on day 5 at the minute and dread taking anymore even though I know I have to. From day 2 I have had the mother of all headaches, nausea, diarrhea, but the main problem is the extreme exhaustion and flu like symptoms. My whole body is aching, stiff neck, sore throat, fevers and despite several ridiculously early nights I am dead on my feet from the minute I get up. I will NEVER allow these to be prescribed to me again in the future, there has to be another remedy."

10

December 3, 2016

8

143

124,266

Skyla

birth control

"The procedure is a fleeting moment compared to how long you keep it in! I've been on Skyla for about 8 months. I'll keep it simple. My periods have gotten inconsistently messed up, from spotting to nasty thick stuff and for sometimes - for weeks at a time. My partner can feel it during intercourse so that's a bit annoying for him. Biggest issue hands down is how bad this thing has made my PMS symptoms. Not just physically but mentally. The mood swings are awful - considering early removal."

6

January 22, 2016

2

90

143,433

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I been on it for almost two years I haven't gotten a period since I've been on it but now I'm getting a lot spotting for the past few weeks. I have no sex drive what so ever and I have gain 50 pounds. I have a lot of mood swings"

6

February 10, 2017

0

51

152,829

Rocephin

pneumonia

"Sick for 4 weeks, went to Doctor. Ear infection, sinus infection and bronchitis prescriptions of Augmentin and Mucinex. Since 6 months earlier I had pneumonia that took me out of work for short term disability, when I heard the tell tale "rattling" on my left side 8 days later, went back to Doctor. So after 5 weeks of coughing, sneezing, headaches and overwhelming tiredness, I received a shot of this. I had not had a shot of anything for many years and it did hurt. I am not a wimpy, owy person. It did hurt. It hurt for 45 minutes. But the next morning, I woke without coughing up a lung, rested, and feeling better than I had for a month. The second day (now) I am headed out to cut the grass after vacuuming the house. Yeah."

9

March 30, 2013

37

138

82,292

Liraglutide

diabetes, type 2

"I started Victoza 8 months ago & have lost 83 pounds. I am woman 57 years old, 5'6" & weighed 290. I have been obese since early childhood. I have dieted all of my life. This is the first time I have been successful at weight loss. Yes there are side effects, but with the weight falling off of me this fast, I don't care. I woke up this morning weighing 216 so I don't care if I feel nauseas. I haven't weight 216 in 35 years. When I feel nauseas now is first thing in the morning before my shot. I do start feeling a bit hungry in the evenings when the shot starts wearing off, so I try to inject 12 hours prior to bed time. The reason I'm succeeding is because I decided to change my eating habits, log my food, walk & drink water."

10

July 15, 2015

137

148

900

Pentosan polysulfate sodium

interstitial cystitis

"I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis in February 2000. Since that time, I've been taking the prescribed dosage of 400 mg daily. This has helped my interstitial cystitis symptoms tremendously. I had suffered for a long time before being diagnosed properly, so when this medication was presented to me and I took it for a couple of months, my pain was gone. I was so excited to finally get relief. Unfortunately, I had a recent blood test to check my liver enzymes. The AST was 61 and the ALT was 100, both of which are normal between 3 and 35. My physician wants me to decrease my dosage of Elmiron and check me again in 6 weeks. I'm very concerned about the high levels of enzymes in my blood. Be careful and keep a check on your liver."

7

June 4, 2009

60

138

155,384

Metronidazole

bacterial vaginitis

"I would HIGHLY recommend against taking these pills. I took them and had a very bad reaction to them. Not only did my bv come back about a week later, but i developed some facial discoloration that has lasted about five months. If you do have bv, take medication vaginally, NOT the pills."

2

July 31, 2015

4

53

177,498

Duloxetine

generalized anxiety disorde

"I've just been on 60mg for 4 weeks and the improvement has been great. My anxiety is all but gone..and I can't tell you how good it feels not to worry about every single thing i life. I enjoy things more and can focus longer as a result, absorbing things better, instead of just randomly seeing everything. I was a bit nauseous to start and tired, but its all but gone as well. I've also lost 2 pounds..Very happy so far!"

8

February 24, 2016

82

81

86,458

Invokana

diabetes, type 2

"Invokana has help me to keep my diabetes under very good control. I have had diabetes for 30 yrs. I visit my doctor often. Lab work is normal. I worry when I hear of side effects and the advertisements by law firms."

10

February 29, 2016

32

42

130,536

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"My period was always a little weird. It usually would skip a month, I'd have it the next month, but it usually only lasted a few days. I took the pill early May within hours of my boyfriend's condom breaking. I got my period a few days later and it was early. About a week after it stopped it started again around my normal time. I didn't think any thing of it but I've now had four periods within a month."

8

June 18, 2012

6

81

57,526

Emla

anesthesia

"I use Emla with a dermaroller. I apply a thin layer and put cling film over it for 60 minutes before starting treatment. It completely numbs the area and I can't feel the 1.5mm needles at all. I can now get thru a session in 5 minutes instead of 30 where I had to keep stopping cause of pain. I bought this for just over $20 for a 5mg tube at Chemist Warehouse. It's expensive but I only need one every 6 weeks and 5g covers my whole buttock and thigh area. I love this stuff!"

10

October 28, 2013

20

96

81,096

Hypercare

hyperhidrosis

"First off, I would like to say that this medical condition is not known to many people, and I think it's awful. I have suffered from hyperhidrosis since I was in high school. I was unable to wear whatever I wanted, stuck to baggy sweatshirts and black tees. I figured I'd just grow into it, because my job was very physical, and I was not the only one sweating. I am going on interviews now, and I have had enough of it. I applied it last night, and I didn't start sweating until about 2pm today. I did not put deodorant on because of the directions, and had to by 4pm. I am going to try it again tonight, I am happier to use it than not, and will upload my future comments on it, because I did not see many after thoughts, and I think that it's needed."

9

October 26, 2010

1

149

79,366

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"Me and a friend of mine really didn't expect us hooking up. But ladies things happen. I am not on birth control and I ended up having unprotected sex with him and after I noticed he had finished in me. I started freaking out so bad. I made him rush and buy a pill and all near by stores were CLOSED . I ended up taking it 12hrs after and I'm suppose to get my period today the 5th but I see it might come after. I'm just really stressed out and don't want to be pregnant !!!"

9

September 5, 2015

2

98

62,536

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"I was having stress issues dealing with family and work issues. I was prescribed Celexa 20mg and about an hour after the 3rd dose I began to have severe anxiety attacks. My heart was pounding and I had to run outside, feeling claustrophobic and severely depressed. I was told to stop the drug immediately but it still took 72 hours for the side effects to go away. I had anxiety attacks several times a day, loss of appetite and depression during that time. I realize this was a rare reaction, but my message is to be prepared when you take something like this."

1

May 19, 2011

55

103

148,861

Mirena

birth control

"I had this IUD implanted in my poor body Dec 12 2015. I had read the reviews and I under estimated the painful, not pleasant process. I began bleeding as soon as it entered my body. The cramps and bleeding remained for 25 days before I went to the emergency room and begged for it to be removed!!! During the holidays I was met with 3 massive migraines all within 3 weeks including Christmas day. I also began to get a pain in my left side along with getting up every hour to pee. The cramps were endless and the left side pain had me doubled over. It was removed last Sunday and I spent 2 days in hospital. Oh also a bladder infection. They stated it could be likely from the IUD. I had nothing but issues with this horrible little T shaped product!"

1

January 24, 2016

13

145

40,237

Magnacet

pain

"Magnacet is a life saver. The pain relief is unbelievable when taken with my other presriptions. It does make me a bit light headed and drowsy but since helps with the pain it is well worth it."

10

June 5, 2008

15

37

122,366

Dymista

allergic rhinitis

"I got a sample 3 days ago and noticed improvement in 24 hours. My brain fog is gone, stuffiness greatly reduced and I feel better than I have for months if not years. I'll check in again after longer use. Right now I am wishing I had this at least a year ago."

10

March 10, 2016

13

53

58,541

Jolivette

birth control

"I've been on Jolivette for almost a year and it was working fine until now. I had a period that finished 6 days ago that lasted 4 days and I started another one today. Makes no sense to me. I have not missed a single pill. I hope this isn't the way it's going to be from now on because I don't have the time to have a period every six days! Thank goodness my yearly check up is next month."

5

August 8, 2013

23

81

139,477

Armodafinil

chronic fatigue syndrome

"My nervous system is extremely sensitive to this medicine. However I take a fourth of a 150mg tablet every 5 hrs or so. This keeps my nervous system in check and my POTS symptoms subside. Sometimes it gives me cold hands and feet and anxiety however it is worth that compared to the brain fog with POTS."

7

February 17, 2011

33

57

31,740

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"They key is to apply the cream in the tube before you inset the egg. That cream takes away the burning or itching feelings and numbs it. After that you apply the medicine. It worked perfect fine for me .: no kitty on fire for me :-)"

10

November 11, 2015

3

47

220,511

Amitriptyline

migraine prevention

"Works great to control my migraines it cut the frequency in half. Before starting this medication I would suffer migraines 3-4x/week. And the days that I didn't have a migraine, I still felt "foggy". However after only 6 weeks on it I gained 30 lbs, had urinary retention."

7

April 21, 2013

39

48

85,649

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"Took this all throughout high school and I never experienced acne because of it. This pill sure does a great job at keeping break outs away. I'd get an occasional blemish or two but that's better than what I have now. I got off Ortho Cyclen 6 months ago. Worst decision of my life, I'm cursed with acne that's covered my face, neck, shoulders, and back. This is because a hormonal imbalance which I think acne sufferers should look into. I think it's time to get back on this magnificent pill. Side note, it does a great job at preventing cramps and my periods were so light and non existent, I would sometimes forget I'm even on it."

10

June 7, 2014

26

118