Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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177,184	Duloxetine	anxiety	"Within two days of starting Cymbalta, I had 'flashing lights' in my peripherals (which didn't go away for two years) and nausea. Not that big of a deal. But on day three, I was hit by an insane attack on what I assume was my central nervous system. I felt like my chest was in an ice bath, my internal temp dropped several degrees, my groin felt like it was on fire (burning/cramping), I started shaking and sweating and went into full blown panic. After taking a week off, I tried the drug again. Same thing. Absolutely awful. My doctors/pharms had never heard of these side effects, which were worse than my symptoms (anxiety-related feeling of throat/tongue swelling). I switched to Effexor (SNRI), which finally worked."	1	November 23, 2017	3	126
163,822	Mirtazapine	depression	"I have just started taking Mirtizon and it is great. I am sleeping 6 to 8 hours a night (without waking up). When I do wake up I feel refreshed and ready for the day (I found that if I take too much I will feel sluggish and tired for at least a day). I no longer need Valium or Stilnox. I am borderline bi-polar and have HSP (hyper sensitive personality). This medicine has made me feel like a normal person again with the ability to express all my feelings in a normal way. I no longer keep things inside, or explode with rage. I am more tolerant and basically a more sane person to be around. I have found I have an increase in appetite and headaches, but I will gladly pay this price for the benefits."	9	August 11, 2009	28	138
228,479	Geodon	bipolar disorde	"I warn you to be VERY careful with regards to this medication. I started taking it in July 2012, and was at one point up to 120 mg a day. ( I absolutely no longer see the "Dr" who had me on such a high dose) It caused me to suffer neurological damage that took over a year to correct itself. I had involuntary muscle movements, rocking motions, tremors, as well as having to learn how to walk again normally, as it caused marked damage to the left side of my body. I was treated with physical therapy twice for the condition this medication left my body in. It is just not worth it!!! Do your research, as I am sure you are, since you are in this forum. This medication is even more dangerous than desribed!!"	1	November 25, 2016	25	137
118,384	Naltrexone	alcohol dependence	"I spent nearly a decade of my life in and out of rehabs and programs, losing jobs, ending up in hospitals, basically not being able to take care of myself and taking anyone who cared about me down with me. I was usually sober but when I relapsed I would do so much damage in such a short amount of time it really didn't matter. I was recommended Naltexone. I've been sober for almost 2 years now. Allows your mind to think rationally as far as alcohol and drugs are concerned. "	10	October 13, 2008	219	92
180,932	Biaxin	bronchitis	"Doc told me I had bronchitis, first time on Biaxin, after two days still have the bitter taste in the mouth, sleeping like crazy, increased heart rate, but overall medicine seems to be working great after two days, good alternative to amoxicillin."	7	February 6, 2013	38	42
174,623	Abreva	herpes simplex	"Every few months I get a cold sore on my bottom lip. I have naturally plump lips so you can only imagine what this looks like with a plump cold sore smack right in the middle. It makes me want to hide inside for a few days :( I've been prescribed Valtrex, however, I don't always have time to get a new prescription so about a month ago, I went to the pharmacy next door and bought Abreva at the first sign of my cold sore (slightly swelling blister in tact under my skin). The first time I used it, it only decreased the speed which the cold sore formed and I was a bit disappointed. However, today, I've been applying it religiously since morning (kid you not like 3x an hour) and though it has taken nearly all day, my cold sore had reduced!!"	9	August 7, 2015	6	145
10,467	Spironolactone	acne	"Pay attention to the dose for researching those who have experienced negative side effects. Many (although not all) of those with those unfortunate experiences started out at high doses (100mg+) My experience has been nothing short of a MIRACLE. *Brief history I have suffered horribly with acne since the age of 15. I am now 42. I have tried everything from toothpaste tricks to antibacterial drugs (Bactrim) to Proactive. Nothing worked. Not even Yaz. I was a mess. I would break out viciously with each cycle and have different stages of old & new acne. THIS STOPPED IT IN ONE WEEK. 25 mg, twice daily- ZERO SIDE EFFECTS. Do it at this dose & you might get the same results!!"	10	November 20, 2016	37	120
220,140	Amitriptyline	migraine prevention	"I have had classical migraine (with aura) since I was 12. They disappeared completely in my 20s but returned when I became pregnant. Following two pregnancies I have had about 6 silent migraines (visual aura but no headache) a year until this year when I started to have alot more (still silent) migraines. I realise I am very lucky to not have full blown headaches, but they have still been incapacitating and scary. After having six migraines in a week I started to take amytriptiline (10mg). I've been taking it now for about 11 weeks and have had three mild migraine auras since then. Seems to be working -- will persevere. No side effects after first week."	8	October 25, 2015	19	117
170,641	Quetiapine	insomnia	"I have been on 25 mg of Seroquel and .5 mg Klonopin for 11 years for chronic insomnia. This combination has been wonderful, and I haven't noticed any side effects. However, my insurance will not cover the cost."	10	July 29, 2014	58	38
211,051	Carisoprodol	muscle spasm	"I take Soma as an adjunct therapy to pain medications for fibromyalgia. I'm 34 now - but have been prescribed Soma off and on for six years. As others have also posted, I too was prescribed Flexeril, Robaxin, Zanaflex, Skelexin, Parafon Forte, etc. Most of those were marginally helpful, if at all. Soma is the only muscle relaxant medicine that actually works. Not only does it truly "relax" the tension and knots in my muscles, but can throw the brakes on a tension headache, work as a sleep aid, and lower the need for opioids with very few side effects. I would recommend this medicine to anyone. Cheers."	10	November 5, 2010	49	108
193,300	Cyclobenzaprine	chronic myofascial pain	"This drug gave me a stomach ache. I just wanted the side effects to be gone. Didn't take long and my stomach pain was gone. I will try eating when I take the pill again. I have bad hip pain as I have arthritis."	1	September 24, 2015	6	44
34,205	Tramadol	pain	"I have chronic pain in my spine, neck and shoulders. I take 4 50mgs a day along with 2 10mg lexapro. I'm a 59 year old diabetic. My quality of life has improved a lot in the 9 months I've been taking it."	10	March 19, 2009	16	43
52,680	Doryx	acne	"If you listen to your doctor, they tell you that while taking Doryx your acne may get worse in the first few months. That is no reason to quit. Thankfully for me this has not happened; in fact Dorxy cleared up my acne in about a month! I'm so happy that it did not irritate my stomach like most other antibiotics do."	10	January 19, 2010	13	62
226,241	Vivelle-Dot	postmenopausal symptoms	"Worked wonderful for my mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats and sleepless nights. Used it for 4 years. Now I have been off for 2 months and can't stand the reappearance of all those nasty menopausal symptoms. I may have to go back on it."	10	November 8, 2015	52	45
178,099	Duloxetine	bipolar disorde	"I battled with Bipolar I since 1992 but never experience major depression until mid-2009 and it was terrible, lots of crying, despair, horrible guilt, just hating myself. I tried 2-3 anti-depressant when I finally found a M.D. who would let me try one (they are so concerned you will spiral up into a manic attack). I then tried Cymbalta (60mg) and the depression is most days just gone. I have had some bad days like everyone; a few times when crying, regretting etc. would start, it seems it was capped off and subsided quickly. I continue to have significant constipation and hand tremor. I eat a lot more fiber in my diet and take 2 natural fiber pills a day to help with the constipation. Cutting back on caffeine helps the hand tremor."	9	May 5, 2011	32	133
12,677	Etanercept	ankylosing spondylitis	"I have been taking Enbrel for 6 months now and I haven't looked back. The side effects have been minimal. Without Enbrel I am quite sure I would be in a wheel chair. I was getting very depressed, I couldn't live a normal life and I couldn't walk. I would shuffle around and in great pain also. I can 100% recommend Enbrel to sufferers of Ankylosing Spondylitis. I was very scared of giving myself an injection every month but the discomfort is minimal. I wouldn't care if it cost me $1000 per month it is well worth it."	10	November 24, 2013	46	98
52,483	Armour Thyroid	hashimoto's disease	"Synthroid did not help: zero improvement on quality of life and bad side effects. Have been through all possible medications, none helped, same story as Synthroid. Am now on Armour, 3 grains. Doesn't help at all, and gives me side effects: weight gain, hair loss, difficulty sleeping, hyperpigmentation, no patella reflex, brain fog, extreme fatigue, etc. In fact I feel better, and most of the signs/symptoms are lessened, if I take nothing even though my TSH is 90 and my T4 and T3 are undetectable (ie, no T3 nor T4 in my body). I overwhelmingly prefer taking nothing as that gives me the best quality of life (albeit a pretty poor quality of life). I take medication, Armour, (and suffer), only because my doctors insist that I take medication."	1	April 22, 2016	21	129
20,305	Macrobid	urinary tract infection	"I suffer from recurring urinary tract infections and Macrobid has always worked fast and really well. I've noticed after prolonged use though my body has developed a bit of an immunity to it and doesn't work as fast anymore. Also it now gives me yeast infections so I have to try something else."	7	January 21, 2013	32	53
129,004	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I am 22 and not on birth control currently for neurological reasons. A day or two after my period ended (Sunday, Oct 18), I had sex with a condom. The condom broke and we did not notice until we were finished. We went and got the pill and I took it within an hour of the unprotected sex. The next day I was mildly fatigued and had some mild cramping for a few days, but no side effects other than that. Exactly one week later, October 25th, I began bleeding. This is considered withdrawal bleeding from the pill. Exactly four weeks after the withdrawal bleeding begun, I got my period! I suggest taking a pregnancy test any time you worry about it, but know your period can be late from it's normal time because of the pill. IT WORKS!"	10	November 22, 2015	15	139
183,405	Cymbalta	pain	"I have back pain due to an injury at work. I also have endometriosis and massive scar tissue from my 2 abdominal surgeries. I was having problems well over a year and when my husband decided to walk out my back started hurting more. My Doctor told me that depression can worsen pain. He gave me the Cymbalta 30mg and after one week I'm supposed to up it to 60 mg a day. I am on my 4th day taking it. The first day I had the jitters and my heart beat was higher than normal. I also had almost no sleep that night. So I checked out reviews and found that you shouldn't have caffeine with this prescription. Least to say 4th day no side effects but no coffee either so I'm feeling pretty tired. Less pain but I'm still sore and have tight muscles."	7	November 23, 2011	14	146
78,704	OnabotulinumtoxinA	overactive bladde	"I just had my third botox treatment. The first was great. It was painful but worth it. I did not retain urine or have an infection. What a relief. The second one was 7 months later and I had good results. This third one was nine months later and after 6 weeks I have not had any positive results. I have an appt with my urologist to see what we can do, but it is very disappointing to go through this with no results. I thought I could control this urge incontinency for life."	5	May 11, 2017	30	94
11,056	Vivaglobin	primary immunodeficiency syndrome	"Have been using this medicine for several years and it has made a great improvement in my quality of life. Much fewer infections since starting on Vivaglovin but I'm facing the probability of stopping the use due to the increased cost of the medicine through my insurance company. It went from a normal co-pay to a percentage and cannot afford over $1000 a month. But it works great."	9	February 16, 2011	5	68
18,451	Voltaren	pain	"I had 2 shoulder surgeries. My doctor gave me this medication between the surgeries for pain. It worked. I did not get a "high" from it and it helped the pain. I do not like taking pills at all, but in severe cases I will use it and this did the trick."	9	December 12, 2008	36	52
35,508	Cyclophosphamide	wegener's granulomatosis	"I took Cytoxan through an i.v and it knocked my Wegener's in remission. I am having a flare up and will begin the Cytoxan orally tomorrow. I am praying that it has the same effect."	10	May 9, 2011	11	35
43,499	Hydromorphone	pain	"I have sickle cell anemia and every time I get sick and have to go to the ER they would give me Dilaudid it helps me better than all the others."	10	October 12, 2010	12	31
211,085	Carisoprodol	muscle spasm	"Yes, Carisoprodol is the best relaxant I've ever had. 2 weeks after cervical spine surgery, a rear-end collision (I was a belted passenger) damaged another nerve in my neck (and arm) plus my lumbar spine. I have been taking up to 4 a day for 8 years now. When I first began taking it, I felt woozy and sleepy so I cut it in half. Once my body got used to it, I was able to take the whole tablet plus 20mg of oxycodone which gave me much better relief from severe pain and spasms. The only withdrawal I've had was more pain and spasms when I forgot to take it. "	10	April 26, 2009	9	112
166,585	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"My experience was eye opening for me. I had sex with this guy around the time I was ovulating and the condom broke, he finished in me. I took the pill 14 hours later and thought I'd be pregnant either ways. After about 4 days I started experiencing dizziness, abnormal bleeding, and nausea. I love to eat so I knew that something was wrong. I was beyond moody and I felt extremely distracted from everything. I was positive I was pregnant. Thankfully I got my period 2 days early and even though I have severe cramps it's all worth it!!"	9	September 20, 2016	13	100
209,236	Geodon	bipolar disorde	"I was taking a combination of Geodon and Lamictal for about a month and a half. My mood was better at first, but after a few weeks it seemed to lose its effectiveness. It made me extremely drowsy and made my thoughts clouded. My mood got so bad that I ended up being hospitalized. Within days of being off of this medicine my mental clarity and energy returned."	3	April 5, 2011	17	68
28,454	Lexapro	bipolar disorde	"I have been severely bipolar since I can remember. My emotions controlled me instead of the other way around my whole life. It's tough to convey my struggles in a short quip. I am on 20mg of Lexapro and for the first time in my life (34 yrs) I feel normal. I take it before bed with Unisom. My life has changed drastically in one month. I went from drinking and drugs 2-4 times a week to waking up at 7 and keeping a schedule. I notice and feel a huge difference in my thoughts, not racing. I noticed that symptom gone immediately. Mood swings, gone. Depression, still shows itself but more moments of peace and clarity. I am a happy gal."	10	July 16, 2013	103	122
208,563	Amlodipine / olmesartan	high blood pressure	"Azor has worked great for me, taking my blood pressure from 240/120 to 130/70. The only side effect I have found is that it leaves a metallic taste in my mouth at times. I can deal with that for the great work it does for my BP."	9	March 27, 2009	36	47
203,993	Suvorexant	insomnia	"Had so much hope for this. Chronic insomniac. Tried 10mg, then 15mg, then 20mg on subsequent nights. Very fitful half sleep all night. Almost worse than no sleep at all. Thank goodness for the free 10 day trial as this medicine is extremely expensive, even with insurance. Back to rotating Lunesta and Klonopin."	1	February 10, 2015	20	53
73,093	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I love Junel Fe. Been on it for a year a half the only side effect is I usually get migraines around my period. But I also have had migraines prior to beginning the pill. Periods are easily predictable and little lighter than they were before (4 days long). Cramps are the same for me, no weight gain, no difference in moodiness, and actually helped stop breast tenderness for me. Love the iron pills as the placebos. And best of all it's free."	10	February 4, 2015	15	83
215,691	Copper	birth control	"So this morning I got my first ParaGard inserted. I am 20 years old and have never had a baby. I made the mistake of reading reviews and experiences along with the horror stories about insertion. I figured that since I was so young and have never had a baby this was going to be awful, down right excruciating. Well it was not. I realize the pain varies from body to body, but if you were like me, reading and reading reviews scared to death, it is okay, you will be fine it legit lasts a minute. It does not feel like someone is tasering my uterus nor is it the worst pain I have ever experienced (literally what I read and expected). Feels like a deep strong cramp, tolerable cramp."	10	March 31, 2017	18	131
172,327	Clonazepam	panic disorde	"I was diagnosed with General Anxiety, Social Anxiety and panic attacks about 17 years ago. I was prescribed many different medicines, but what has worked BEST with my panic attacks and over all anxiety is Klonopin. I was prescribed 0.5 mg 3 times daily, it has been a God send. I do not go above my prescribed dosage and can take any time of day and stay right on track at work etc. I have been on this dosage for 7 years and it's made a huge difference in my quality of life. I will say that I ran out over a holiday weekend and couldn't get any more until the following Tuesday. 3 days without caused severe withdrawal symptoms, unable to sleep, watery mouth, dry heaves and clammy skin, it was awful. So don't miss dosage(s) & you'll be fine."	9	June 24, 2017	31	141
148,594	Mirena	birth control	"My first Mirena was agony to get in, 6 months of spotting then wonderful after that. No period, a day of spotting every 6 months or so, no cramping, no horrible side effects. PMT practically nonexistent. Second mirena went in a few days ago, easy couple of minutes with a bit of cramping. Been spotting ever since though which I hope won't last, also feeling very moody and "PMT-ish"."	8	February 26, 2017	6	69
43,322	Hydromorphone	pain	"I went to the ER because I had severe pain in my right flank area and was told I had a kidney stone. I get them quite frequently now and I was given Dilaudid IV. I got the warm wonderful rush and felt very floaty and quite pleasant and I felt no pain. "	10	September 15, 2013	41	54
125,587	Flagyl	bacterial infection	"I can't express enough how much this pill has helped!! I'm taking it for BV. My symptoms were gone by day 3. I should add that I have severe allergies to MANY strands of antibiotics (I'm talking epi-pen type allergies). For me to be able to take this with almost zero side effects is amazing. I had a slight headache day 2 and I sort of feel like I'm always hungry, but I would take any side effect for 7 days over the smell of BV!!"	10	April 29, 2015	19	86
16,111	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"After years of trying different birth controls I finally hit the jackpot with this one. I'm 32 years old and I definitely went through my share of experiences with other birth controls but this one has been the best one thus far. No side effects for me, no nausea, no mood swings and loss of libido. Weight loss? I actually lost around 10 lbs the first couple months I started this birth control and a couple people I knew who were taking the same medication told me they had the same response. Glad I finally found the right one for me."	10	May 11, 2016	4	101
7,838	Xanax	anxiety	"Xanax has been a life saver! Just recently had a heart attack and had my 4th stent put in. Was still having chest pains which obviously scare me when I have them. The tricky part is separating the chest pains from anxiety which I have been diagnosed with. What a vicious cycle!"	10	February 25, 2013	60	52
28,774	Lexapro	depression	"I've only been on Lexapro (10mg) for 4 days and already I'm a little worried. I am experiencing extreme dizziness and nausea to where I think I'm going to pass out. The good news is I'm not as depressed. The bad news? I'm not exactly happy either. I am a complete zombie. I don't care about anything. I cannot concentrate. I find myself "zoning out" during the day, like I've mentally checked out. The second night I took my medicines I had an anxiety attack as well, and my depression slammed me pretty hard. My suicidal thoughts were worse during the attack and I did some serious damage to myself. I'm sure this works for some people, but I'm going to give it a month and if there is no improvement with these side effects I'm switching."	5	March 2, 2010	27	137
127,093	Metoclopramide	nausea/vomiting	"I use it whenever I really need it and it works excellent! 10mg takes about 15 to 20 minutes to kick in but I'm not complaining. Takes my nausea away completely, I love this medicine."	10	December 11, 2010	39	35
148,605	Mirena	birth control	"I have had Mirena for about 3 years now and the only good thing about it is that it's pretty much 100% effective and I don't have periods anymore. BUT sex is sometimes extremely painful, my boyfriend can sometimes feel the strings poking him and it's uncomfortable to him. I cramp on and off all the time. I feel that I have become moodier and I have developed a bad attitude because of this IUD, but I could be wrong. I had Mirena put in when I was 16, told my mom it was to help my irregular periods but truthfully I wanted it for birth control. The procedure was one of the most painful things I had ever experienced in my entire life. I bled for four months straight afterward. I am considering having it removed soon."	7	February 19, 2017	4	138
212,809	Tizanidine	muscle spasm	"I'm an insomniac and this medicine knocked me out cold in the middle of the day. I probably had the deepest REM sleep of my life. However I'm only giving it one star because my muscles were screaming in pain as much at the time as I took it, as when I woke up four hours later."	1	April 30, 2017	11	57
81,628	Liraglutide	weight loss	"Hello all, 3rd time writing. Just got back from the Dr. I did my 1st dose on June 19, weighed 266lb, followed the dosing schedule, lost 11 lbs in 17 days. This drug is awesome and no side effects at all. Very happy with the results. Will continue until I reach my goal of at losing another 30 pounds.. My ideal weight for my height is 180 lbs but I would look sick and wouldn't go that far down. I was once 220 lbs and looked decent. With this drug, it will be a breeze. Also, I walk about 8 km a day and I barely eat. Sugar cravings are gone finally and need to pump out all the crap out of my liver until it functions back a 100%, then the weight will melt off. Happier than I can explain...to all you who are feeling discouraged, be patient."	10	July 5, 2017	18	149
127,611	Phentermine	obesity	"Been taking phentermine 37.5 mg since April 14 2017 since I'm morbidly obese. My weight was 258lb and I'm now 237lb thats a total of 21 lbs down within a month. I walk every evening for 45 minutes and stay away from highly sugar drinks, breads and greasy fatty foods. My goal is to lose another 40lb by August 15. First week on it I lost 8lbs then following week another 5 then went down to like 4 lbs the following two weeks. I still see it as really good. Went from a jean size 20 to a 16 now. I have been receiving weekly B12 shots for energy. Thats really helps me to staying energetic and active. Definitely a good pill for weight loss."	10	May 16, 2017	10	125
54,903	Bupropion / naltrexone	weight loss	"Just started Contrave yesterday, Dec 15, 2016. First day madee me so dizzy and nauseous. Day 2 bought some motion sickness less drowsy! Really really helped. Rather be slightly drowsy than dizzy and throwing up. If you can't handle the nausea or dizziness get some motion sickness. I hope it works for weight loss too early to tell but its curbed my appetite."	4	December 16, 2016	33	63
214,912	Butalbital Compound	migraine	"I have taken more prescribed migraine drugs than I can remember over the years and come back to fioricet. Butalbital, along with Tylenol or asa and caffeine is by far the most reliable."	10	April 11, 2016	12	33
177,820	Duloxetine	ibromyalgia	"I have almost all the listed conditions treated by this medicine, as well as depression from all the pain. Cymbalta is the first medicine I have used in over 15 years that actually works for all of them. I started at 20 Mg and worked up to 60 MG after 3 months. At one time I was asked to take one 60mg every 12 hours to see if it would relieve more pain. I did not notice a difference other than urine retention at this dosage so went back to 60 mg once a day. The symptoms it has helped with are : Overall joint pain, relief from 5 trigger fingers, reduced crawling ant, burning and sunburn feel from my arms and legs, and has lowered the intense pain I have in my lumbar region and reduced my Sciatica pain. I consider it a miracle!"	10	March 6, 2013	3	145
120,882	Venlafaxine	hot flashes	"OMG! Only been taking venlafaxine 2 days and it has really cut down on my annoying hot flashes!!!!!! Used to have at least 10 a day and now in 2 days I’ve only had 3!!!!!! Awesome! Who want HRT and cancer possibilities! Thanks to my doctor who prescribed venlafaxine!"	10	October 23, 2017	9	49
134,907	Pazopanib	renal cell carcinoma	"my husband has renal cancer . he did partial nephroctomy in his right kidney on 9/2010. many tumors appeared later in small sizes in both kidneys. now he is on votrient 800 mg 35 days ago.. he has high blood pressure treated .. rare weakness and bad taste.. little bit problems in stomach.. pain in leg.. his hair started to b white.. we r looking for positive result . hope this treatment can shrink or remove the total tumors"	6	May 8, 2016	29	79
64,490	Sertraline	anxiety and stress	"I promised myself when I was a wreck that I would post when I was myself again. Truth is these forums gave me hope when everything was hopeless and kept me going. I started on Sertraline 50 mg upped to 100 mg for severe anxiety that had been building up for a year. I focused on my anxiety all the time, life was not enjoyable.Word of advice-- if you are on Sertraline for anxiety you will feel worse beyond belief for a start!!! Please stick with it-- I never would have without forums. I felt much better after 6 weeks but has taken 11 to be me again. It is a slow process but the results are amazing. I needed a lot of time off work as I am in a surgical job-- don't feel guilty as I did . We have an illness like any illness. Don't ever lose hope"	9	July 8, 2016	113	151
208,841	Belsomra	insomnia	"Nothing at all. I am writing this after taking 15 mg dosage. Was on Ambien generic 6.25 mg and it worked great. Then my pharmacy started using a different Ambien generic that had no effect whatsoever. Instead of just changing to the name brand my doctor gave me samples of Lunesta. I am having the same results as the 2nd Ambien generic. Calling doctor in the AM and requesting something else."	1	February 16, 2016	13	71
116,564	Nadolol	esophageal variceal hemorrhage prophylaxis	"I have almost bled to death due to esophageal varicies, and not only did the Nadalol make me feel stronger but every time I have dealt with the condition simply by using this miracle pill and nothing else, the bleeding quickly stopped. I'm not sure if this is just a happy coincidence, but I doubt it because the results were consistently positive."	9	March 23, 2017	5	62
18,254	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I was on NuvaRing for 7 months. At first all went well, but after awhile I started losing interest in sex and became very moody. Within a month of stopping NuvaRing, I was back to normal. "	3	March 23, 2009	22	37
129,366	Levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"As a woman in my early 20s, I am too busy with school, work, travel and social life to begin worrying about having children of my own, thus why Mirena sounded so appealing; no daily pill, no irritating condoms, etc. I am prone to UTIs, the ultimate reason I chose Mirena, which is the only pro to have come with this procedure. Having had the Mirena inserted May 13, 2015 (the most painful procedure I have had yet), I have had MAYBE, and I mean MAYBE a total of 2 weeks where I did NOT bleed. My doctor failed to mention this. I have absolutely no desire to be intimate with anyone because I am so livid with the fact that the bleeding is so unpredictable. If I had not spent as much time/money as I had, I'd have it removed immediately."	5	August 31, 2015	8	142
140,731	Escitalopram	depression	"was on this for 4 months for anxiety and depression. I found it awful. Depression worsened within the first month. Increased risk of self harming and urge like I never had. Restless legs for the first week while I tried to sleep and awful insomnia. Felt like a shell of who I was, impaired thinking and felt a heavy feeling in my head. Felt so much better when I came off it, worst thing I ever have done was go on this medication. Doctors hand them out now like sweets without people really knowing the risks/side effects. I understand they work for some people however this drug does not work for everyone, as stated on the info."	1	August 4, 2016	13	117
163,674	Mirtazapine	insomnia	"Just started the tablet 15mg two days ago. Today is the 3rd day and by far the worst drowsiness I am facing. Cannot do anything in the office. As soon as I go to sleep I wake up, may be due to anxiety or side effect. Last both nights I took it at 8.00PM and went to bed at 9:00PM and at 10:PM I woke up due to severe anxiety attack. Tried couple of times and then finally went to sleep may be at 10:30PM and then woke up at 5:30 AM in the morning. After that Zombie Phase started and it never finished. Weekend is coming and want to sleep for at least 20 hours. A little better than previous in terms of anxiety and depression, I was never on medication before but was using Valium and Xanax frequently for sleep and these were working well."	5	February 7, 2014	49	147
145,989	Suboxone	opiate dependence	"This medication saved every aspect of my life! I am so thankful I took the steps necessary to get treatment. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get off of opioids and get their life back! Truly amazing stuff! Thank you!!!"	10	March 1, 2016	33	43
19,219	Pregabalin	generalized anxiety disorde	"All I can say is I love it. I am scared to take meds doctors give me but my anxiety is that bad I thought I can not go on like this I have to do something about it. I started of on 50 at night just to see how I would cope it chilled me out and when I woke I didn't feel heavy so that was good. Because when I take a pill on the night and next day get up heavy makes my anxiety mad. But started on 50. Now am on 100s 3 times a day. Can talk to people can go for hair cut can sit in the same room as people look at there face when talking to me. With out almost passing out. If I was to say if you wanted to get anxiety under control these are well worth ago. Plus I also recommend propranolol beta blockers 40mg 4 times a day They are great as well"	10	December 27, 2016	35	165
199,767	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I am so grateful for this medication. I smoked a pack a day for over 20 years. The longest I went without a cigarette was 3 weeks. I tried the patch, the gum, and the electronic cigarette; nothing worked (though the patch was great for long flights). My experience is a little different than most because I never had bad dreams (they've actually be better) since I started, I'm never nauseated (though I make sure I take the morning pill after breakfast and the evening pill after dinner), and I didn't stop smoking until month two (not week two). On week two, the number of cigarettes I was smoking dropped down to about five per day. And I didn't even notice I was cutting down. I highly recommend this to quit."	10	July 19, 2017	9	131
157,739	Accutane	acne	"Please take time to read this. Accutane was 100% effective for me but you really have to be prepared for it. I took Accutane for 8 months- 40mg then 20mg then 10mg. The reason I am mentioning this is that I noticed that people start at very high doses. So if you are worried (and I recommend), take it slow and start at a lower dose. Accutane has a lot of side effects (the severity depends on numerous factors including dosage). My side effects included mood swings and dry skin (especially lips). I used to cry on the smallest things ever and I got sad very easily. It got better with time but please be well-prepared. You really have to make priorities and ask yourself if it is worth it and if you are able to handle it. I chose Accutane :)"	10	August 13, 2015	22	142
8,700	Zolpidem	insomnia	"I have severe back problems and for years was spending sleepless nights due to pain and moving around all night trying to get in one comfortable position. Doctors prescribed me Zolpidem Tartrate and the results have been life changing. Been taking one at night for 6 months now and every night I get fantastic sleep and do not feel the back pain at night as I'm sleeping so soundly. I wake up with energy."	10	June 27, 2009	4	74
142,723	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"So 6 hours after having unprotected sex.. I got this pill. My period came 7 days later and guess what? I’m still bleeding it’s day 9 today. I have really sore breasts too. I do not recommend this drug at all.. it’s a no no"	1	August 8, 2017	0	45
170,834	Quetiapine	bipolar disorde	"I was on seroquel for only a few weeks, but that was more than enough. I had hallucinations and gained a significant amount of weight in that time. It did help me sleep at night and helped with my racing thoughts, but that's about it."	3	August 14, 2012	22	45
73,566	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have very painful periods that include bloating, painful swelling of my breasts (Normal bra size: 30E to period bra size: 30FF), shooting pains down my legs, constipation, ovarian cysts, nausea, etc. After several trips to the ER for pain, I was diagnosed with PMDD & possible endometrosis. To combat my monthy symptoms I've tried several birth control methods from Nuva Ring, Loestrin Fe and Yaz, to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo and Mircette. Each of these pills seemed to amplify the above problems for my entire cycle & made me gain 8-15 pounds. Lo Loestrin Fe is the only pill my body can tolerate. During the first month I was nauseous, broke out a little and my breasts became fuller, but not painful-that's it! "	9	July 16, 2013	12	124
167,388	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"The insertion was excruciating. The entire time I had it, I felt a dull pain localized to my cervix (I couldn't even touch my cervix because it would send a shooting pain up my uterus). It made sex impossible because my partner would feel the strings, I would get sharp shooting pains during penetration, and my natural lubrication was non-existent. I would bleed after sex and have cramps for days afterwards, with sharp localized pain. Three months in, it travelled upwards and I got it removed. I've been bleeding for two weeks now, with huge blood clots and soaking through super tampons in less than two hours. I've been breaking out."	1	March 20, 2016	3	111
41,250	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	pain	"This medication is the best ever for my break through pain, I take it in between my MS Contin, it has been a life saver for me. I also have IBD and chronic diarrhea. Believe it or not it actually keeps my bowels under control to the point that I no longer have diarrhea, it makes me "normal", and that is a huge plus for me. When the MS Contin 60mg ER wears off, the Percocet I take for break through is an absolute godsend for me. A wonder drug I don't know what I'd do without it. I hope others have the same great experience as I have had."	10	December 23, 2010	20	110
188,511	ParaGard	birth control	"So I just got my paraguard inserted today. Im 18 only had sex three times and have never had any children. About an hour before my appointment I took 3 alieve (as instructed by my doctor) and it helped so much, i highly recommend this before any IUD insertion. The insertion of the IUD did not hurt that badly, just felt like a ton of pressure. When my OB had to measure my uterus that is the only part that hurt due to the cramping it caused. Within 10 minutes after having it inserted i was able to stand up and drive home. I did not feel any different than before it was inserted. I read so many horror stories before going in and was about to change my mind about the paraguard. It may not be for everyone but if you can try it!"	7	June 14, 2016	13	145
167,572	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I just got my Liletta inserted about 2 hours ago. I was mentally prepared for the pain which never came. There was a little pressure, but no pinch, and no shooting sensation. I will add that I am 35 and have 3 kids with no anesthesia so maybe my tolerance for pain is a bit above average, but I feel more confident that it was the expertise of my physician. I did take a prescription ibuprofen before I went and was able to drive to work. I will be back to update if I experience any side effects that I may attribute to the device."	10	February 11, 2016	2	105
17,881	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I was on NuvaRing for about 6 months. I stopped because I started gaining so much weight and it felt uncomfortable sometimes. I went from 150lbs to 167lbs in a matter of months. Other then that the Nuvaring worked well for me! Did not get pregnant, kept my periods lighter and sometimes shorter. I did notice hair loss and I did start getting leg cramps during my time on this medication. Good for teens!"	7	September 27, 2013	6	74
63,986	Sertraline	depression	"I started Zoloft after being on citalopram. Citalopram worked the best for me but due to my age, my GP wouldn't raise the dose after 25mg stopped helping. I've been on Zoloft since around February or so and it's increased my anxiety dramatically. To the point that I can't sleep and I'm writing this at 4:49am. I also noticed I started to struggle with death anxiety A LOT which I hadn't had problems with in the past. I am still taking Zoloft but will hopefully be changing medication in the next few weeks."	1	June 18, 2017	17	93
29,167	Topiramate	obesity	"I was prescribed phentermine and lost 20 pounds in my first month with that, a crap ton of vitamins, diet and exercise. On my 30 day follow up the doc decided to add 25mg Topomax into the mix. Only lasted a week on it.I found myself experiencing extreme emotions . I took it before bed as instructed, however I did not sleep at all for the duration of taking the pill. My nose would run randomly-like mid conversation with clients at work. I felt high, lethargic, irritable, and when not working laid around like a bump on a log. Not possible to function on this stuff with anything or anyone that required my undivided attention. Thanks to this pill I lost a week of exercise and my to-do things are through the roof."	1	January 14, 2017	28	133
69,311	Buprenorphine	chronic pain	"I tried the 75 mcg no relief and dr refused to give break thru pain meds told me to use OTC meds alternate Tylenol and Advil every 2 hrs for the 1st month, but she finally gave me ten pain pills for 1st month. So the end month I go to 150mcg and get copay help card- well after three days of runaround they tell me the card only works for 1st month. If the pharmacy puts it in right so my script had a 79.99$ copay which I can not afford. Tried to ask why they advertise help with copay yet they don't really offer help. So instead of paying $30. For second month I had to pay full copay so just make sure you can afford it before you start it. Oh and no the film don't actually help as the 150s actually bunch and not melt so"	1	August 22, 2017	7	150
216,504	Sildenafil	erectile dysfunction	"I've been using Viagra for several years, and have never noticed any significant side effects! Until recently, I was cutting 100mg tablets into 4, as 25mg was working very well, with NO SIDE EFFECTS WHATSOEVER! I'm now 66yrs old, and am finding that I need at least 50mg to "get the job done!" I can't complain! Thanks Viagra!"	10	May 11, 2010	62	58
224,375	Levothyroxine	hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal	"I had my thyroid removed in 1990 and have been on Synthroid ever since. The dosage has changed over the years. Right now I'm on a dose that requires two pills each morning--the 200mcg plus the 50 mcg. I have to wonder if alot of the symptoms many of us experience isn't due to the Synthroid --but just rather the lack of a thyroid and having to get the hormone from a pill? Maybe it just doesn't ever feel quite the same no matter what brand it is. I am usually tired. I can't get enough sleep. Often am achey too. I have always been prone to anxiety and depression and have been on Effexor for years. That helps with alot of symptoms I had (night sweats, mood issues etc) but still so tired."	10	October 25, 2012	152	134
34,561	Tysabri	multiple sclerosis	"I was on Tysabri for 103 Infusions, almost 8 1/2 years. I was diagnosed in 2002. Copaxone first with reactions, then used rebiff for 4 yrs. Helped alot while it was working, then it stopped in 2006. Started Tysabri. The Best MS Medicine! I Loved It! I am Going to Miss having No Symptoms, Side Effects or Flare Ups. I just talked with Doctor going to try Gilenya, in 2 Months after Solulmedule. Keep "	10	October 24, 2015	47	75
209,681	Lupron Depot	endometriosis	"So I had BAD adverse affects to the Depo Provero shot.. SO bad that I lost my job. I had bad fevers for 6 months.. It felt like my body was on FIRE..No energy and it triggered hypothyroidism in me. I'm only 37. I have finally got to feeling better, the shot is out of my system as of a couple weeks back, losing weight now. No period yet, but my gyno said the next thing he could do is Depo Lupron.. needless to say I'm TERRIFIED! It's only the month shot, but I'm still scared to death. I already suffer with mental illness. I just wanted a hysterectomy to get this nightmare over with, so I could get back to life and never worry about this crap again. If you have any insight, let me know Thx."	3	November 13, 2016	7	138
50,792	Gabapentin	insomnia	"This medicine does allow me to sleep, but has the unfortunate side effect of keeping me drowsy for about half a day thereafter no matter how early I take it. "	8	March 17, 2009	61	31
187,502	Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack	vaginal yeast infection	"Best experience .. I had horrible itching and burning .. Once I used the first dose and the anti itching cream I started feeling relieve within 15 mins ... Today is my second day and it's as if it's gone! Definitely will buy this product again"	10	January 13, 2015	33	46
132,891	Loestrin 24 Fe	acne	"Like many other posts, I'm not one to write reviews. However, to add to the list of complaints, this birth control has made my face horrible. I've always had great skin, after being on it for a mere 5 weeks I am shocked every time I look in the mirror. I am switching tomorrow. Not only acne, but I have gained 5 pounds in the 5 weeks and also have had a couple anxiety attacks which is very unlike me. Not only do I want to share my experience, but if I am in any place for advice; I advise not to get on this pill."	2	May 2, 2016	2	106
183,223	Cymbalta	osteoarthritis	"I was put on Cymbalta approximately 4 yrs ago for depression due to my spouses terminal illness. I was experiencing lower back pain at the same time and subsequently had surgery 2 yrs ago. During this time I tried to go off the medicine but discovered that I do have severe pain from osteoarthritis. Went back on Cymbalta and have almost complete relief from it. I take 60 mgs. at around 1:00 pm. Morning dosage brought diarrhea quickly and this does not cause that."	8	April 21, 2013	91	84
182,693	Cymbalta	ibromyalgia	"Severe constipation, horrible horrible time it gave me,I don't care what anyone says,I was on it for 6 weeks and had to take laxatives every other night just to get relief before it finally hit me what was happening, I went off it right away, terrible drug,I'd rather live with any kind of pain then to ever go through that again!!!!"	3	April 16, 2017	18	61
133,173	Tri-Sprintec	birth control	"When I was on this, I was pretty moody and I had no appetite for anything. I always get so angry and sad. Another thing was I always get nausea and I wouldn't eat anything. I lost a lot of weight on this. I was on it for a month and I lost about 8lbs. I am now on Tri-Nessa and so far its okay."	1	November 28, 2012	7	65
44,258	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	abnormal uterine bleeding	"My insurance company just switched me from Ortho-tricyclen to Tri-Previfem. This is my second month on it. My period usually lasted for 3 days also. This time it's been 5 days. And in the past 2 days, I've had a lot of bleeding. I've gone through over 10 pads already today. I will stop taking it and try to go back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I'd been on Ortho Tri-cyclen for many years and never had any side-effect."	2	April 13, 2011	22	77
188,523	ParaGard	birth control	"I got it in 2 and a half years ago at 33 after 4 kids knowing I was finished having babies, absolutely love it best thing ever the no hormones suits me perfectly tried many different pills never agreed with me, heavy painful periods to begin with but manageable."	10	May 22, 2016	7	49
89,385	Celexa	anxiety and stress	"For the last 7 months, I have taken 30mg/day. It eased 90% of my anxieties and obsessive thoughts. My family and friends quickly noticed my new, laid back state. I laughed more and cried (a whole lot) less. I have never been so emotionally stable. However, these benefits come at a price. First, I'm extremely tired. Next, my libido is gone. Also, my memory is awful. I constantly forget simple conversations or tasks. Similarly, I now struggle to articulate my thoughts. I often stumble over words and lose my train of thought mid-conversation. Lastly, at times, I feel like an emotionless zombie. For these reasons, I plan to taper off of the medication. I instead hope to learn new coping techniques."	7	December 9, 2013	113	121
21,823	Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine	cough and nasal congestion	"I had an experience with a rare side effect. I began sweating profusely after taking the pill (recommended dosage) after 3 days. After reading further, I have figured out that I drank 2 cups of coffee the third morning when I took the pills, which led to the sweating. Otherwise, I have had no adverse side effects, and it works great! It is just not a good combination with coffee!"	7	September 12, 2011	9	70
90,925	Norco	pain	"Taking this for a very painful dental abscess. It's been a God send. Got my first significant bit of sleep in days. It does give me dry mouth, so if you take it for dental reasons Biotene mouthwash is helpful."	9	January 26, 2014	85	40
78,858	Exubera	diabetes, type 1	"I have been an insulin dependant diabetic for fifty years and have taken about 35,000 injections. I'm totally convinced that Exubera is the greatest development in the treatment of diabetes since the discovery of insulin. I have been on Exubera now for two years but have supplies left for only about 4 months. My blood glucose test results have improved dramatically since I started using Exubera. Would one of you medical companies please please restart production but this time market it properly."	10	January 4, 2009	7	82
179,245	Olanzapine	major depressive disorde	"I suffer from depression, anxiety, irritability and anger. I recently fell into a deep depression, was suicidal, and began cutting myself. I was admitted to a psych ward for 4 days, and was prescribed 5mg olanzepine, and my fluoxetine was reduced to 10mg from 30. I'm doing SO much better with this combination. I'm not as anxious as I used to be. My depression is about gone completely, and I'm more patient with society. I've been on it for 2 weeks. The only down side is that I am STARVING, ALL THE TIME. No food can satisfy my stomach. I'm 6' and 150lb, so I don't care if I gain weight, but my mom has type II diabetes, so I'm paranoid taking this medication, which doesn't help my situation"	8	May 10, 2016	8	129
61,677	Citalopram	anxiety and stress	"I have been on Celexa for years, just some advice for people who take this medication. If your feeling sick drink a glass of milk and cut down on your water in take, your just flushing it out your system. 20 year plus anxiety suffer,"	7	July 12, 2016	46	45
203,041	Gildess Fe 1 / 20	acne	"This was my first birth control experience. I am 22 year old female with no previous history of bad acne problems. The first few months I had breakthrough bleeding and cramps during ovulation time. My periods were shorter and less painful but the mild cramps continued through the full week which they had never done before. My main complaint is that during the first month of using this bc I broke out in cystic acne all over my chin! My forehead where I used to get the occasional random pimple has completely cleared but I cannot get rid of the hormonal cystic acne on my chin. My chin is red and bumpy constantly. I would not recommend this bc."	3	September 8, 2015	2	119
45,788	Fluoxetine	depression	"I have been on Fluoxetine for about 3 months after being diagnosed with Dysthymia( 40 year old male ) and can positively say that it has improved my quality of life. In retrospect, I have felt "dysthymic" probably since early adulthood, and it took me so long to find out why I felt this way. It was only after doing my own internet searches that I found a condition which was exactly how I had been feeling for so long (..and this is the important point to note about Dysthymia - many people have it for so long, that they just accept that the depressive feelings etc. are part of their personality). I had a few side effects early on - mainly nausea, but that subsided after a couple of weeks. After a very long time in my life - I feel positive!"	8	May 26, 2010	35	143
58,971	Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium	irritable bowel syndrome	"I have been diagnosed with IBS and starting taking the generic form of Librax almost 2 months ago. My stomach pain and issues have almost been completely eradicated. This pill definitely improves my quality of life. There is some annoying side effects including dry mouth, but they are worth it."	8	February 11, 2011	6	50
196,153	Insulin isophane	gestational diabetes	"I am terrified of needles and was very upset when I found out that I would have to give myself daily injections. This pen is so easy to use. I didn't even feel the needle. I feel much better about the last ten weeks of my pregnancy."	9	August 27, 2008	3	47
3,804	Fioricet	headache	"I've been dealing with migraines nd atension headaches for 21 yrs and now sinus problems. OTC medicines will work for a short time but I'd have to take them throughout the day. Fioricet is the only thing that will help with all types of headaches for me. I've tried Imitrex, Zomig, Indomethicin, Toradol, etc. and Fioricet comes out ahead of them all. Now I'm on Topamax, Elavil, and Fioricet to control my headaches."	10	October 24, 2010	10	73
148,694	Mirena	birth control	"I wanted to love Mirena, and maybe too much. I stuck it out for a little over a year and finally had to give up and have it removed. I loved the idea of not having to take a pill daily and just the general peace of mind. The insertion was crazy painful, I felt nauseous and almost fainted, even though the doctors office told me I was fine to drive myself to and from the doctors office. I had intense cramping and heavy and often irregular bleeding for a while, the irregular bleeding and spotting last for over 6 months. It felt worth it at the time. I ate like a crazy person, craved sugar and carbs, I gained so much weight. The last straw was the fact that I continually got cysts and had to keep getting them checked every month with ultrasounds"	2	July 7, 2016	5	145
208,765	Sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur	acne	"I love this product because it works amazingly well to clear up my acne. I do still get pimples but they're rarely bad and for the most part I don't get huge breakouts anymore. The only drawback for me is the smell. I was told to leave it on overnight, and I have to disagree with a previous commenter that this product does not smell. As with any other sulfur product, it smells like sulfur. The longer you use it for the worse it gets. I have to throw out my sheets and sleep shirts every 6 months because they stink, and I can't ever wash them with anything I wear in public. I also have to be good about exfoliating, or the smell starts to stick to me too. I do think this product is worth it if sulfur is your only option, but be prepared!"	6	June 1, 2013	31	147
168,721	Vilazodone	major depressive disorde	"I have major depressive disorder and anxiety. I had titrated from 10mg to 40mg. At first I felt slightly better, however after staying on the 40mg for three weeks, I hit a major suicidal patch. I was crying all the time and overwhelmed. I have unexplained bruising all over and have been vomiting. I am going to talk with my doctor about getting off asap. I haven't been able to shake the depression that came roaring back, and the panic attacks are often"	3	September 27, 2015	2	83
90,484	Docosanol	herpes simplex	"I got a cold sore yesterday morning, it was quite small and barely noticeable. I put abreva on and put it on like 10 times and when I woke up this morning it was bigger and more painful. It does not work. I don't get cold sores quite often, only when I'm very sick or physically drained (I'm a lifeguard and swim teacher). This was a huge disappointment, especially for how expensive it was."	1	August 16, 2017	9	74

177,184

Duloxetine

anxiety

"Within two days of starting Cymbalta, I had 'flashing lights' in my peripherals (which didn't go away for two years) and nausea. Not that big of a deal. But on day three, I was hit by an insane attack on what I assume was my central nervous system. I felt like my chest was in an ice bath, my internal temp dropped several degrees, my groin felt like it was on fire (burning/cramping), I started shaking and sweating and went into full blown panic. After taking a week off, I tried the drug again. Same thing. Absolutely awful. My doctors/pharms had never heard of these side effects, which were worse than my symptoms (anxiety-related feeling of throat/tongue swelling). I switched to Effexor (SNRI), which finally worked."

1

November 23, 2017

3

126

163,822

Mirtazapine

depression

"I have just started taking Mirtizon and it is great. I am sleeping 6 to 8 hours a night (without waking up). When I do wake up I feel refreshed and ready for the day (I found that if I take too much I will feel sluggish and tired for at least a day). I no longer need Valium or Stilnox. I am borderline bi-polar and have HSP (hyper sensitive personality). This medicine has made me feel like a normal person again with the ability to express all my feelings in a normal way. I no longer keep things inside, or explode with rage. I am more tolerant and basically a more sane person to be around. I have found I have an increase in appetite and headaches, but I will gladly pay this price for the benefits."

9

August 11, 2009

28

138

228,479

Geodon

bipolar disorde

"I warn you to be VERY careful with regards to this medication. I started taking it in July 2012, and was at one point up to 120 mg a day. ( I absolutely no longer see the "Dr" who had me on such a high dose) It caused me to suffer neurological damage that took over a year to correct itself. I had involuntary muscle movements, rocking motions, tremors, as well as having to learn how to walk again normally, as it caused marked damage to the left side of my body. I was treated with physical therapy twice for the condition this medication left my body in. It is just not worth it!!! Do your research, as I am sure you are, since you are in this forum. This medication is even more dangerous than desribed!!"

1

November 25, 2016

25

137

118,384

Naltrexone

alcohol dependence

"I spent nearly a decade of my life in and out of rehabs and programs, losing jobs, ending up in hospitals, basically not being able to take care of myself and taking anyone who cared about me down with me. I was usually sober but when I relapsed I would do so much damage in such a short amount of time it really didn't matter. I was recommended Naltexone. I've been sober for almost 2 years now. Allows your mind to think rationally as far as alcohol and drugs are concerned. "

10

October 13, 2008

219

92

180,932

Biaxin

bronchitis

"Doc told me I had bronchitis, first time on Biaxin, after two days still have the bitter taste in the mouth, sleeping like crazy, increased heart rate, but overall medicine seems to be working great after two days, good alternative to amoxicillin."

7

February 6, 2013

38

42

174,623

Abreva

herpes simplex

"Every few months I get a cold sore on my bottom lip. I have naturally plump lips so you can only imagine what this looks like with a plump cold sore smack right in the middle. It makes me want to hide inside for a few days :( I've been prescribed Valtrex, however, I don't always have time to get a new prescription so about a month ago, I went to the pharmacy next door and bought Abreva at the first sign of my cold sore (slightly swelling blister in tact under my skin). The first time I used it, it only decreased the speed which the cold sore formed and I was a bit disappointed. However, today, I've been applying it religiously since morning (kid you not like 3x an hour) and though it has taken nearly all day, my cold sore had reduced!!"

9

August 7, 2015

6

145

10,467

Spironolactone

acne

"Pay attention to the dose for researching those who have experienced negative side effects. Many (although not all) of those with those unfortunate experiences started out at high doses (100mg+) My experience has been nothing short of a MIRACLE. **Brief history* I have suffered horribly with acne since the age of 15. I am now 42. I have tried everything from toothpaste tricks to antibacterial drugs (Bactrim) to Proactive. Nothing worked. Not even Yaz. I was a mess. I would break out viciously with each cycle and have different stages of old & new acne. THIS STOPPED IT IN ONE WEEK. 25 mg, twice daily- ZERO SIDE EFFECTS. Do it at this dose & you might get the same results!!"

10

November 20, 2016

37

120

220,140

Amitriptyline

migraine prevention

"I have had classical migraine (with aura) since I was 12. They disappeared completely in my 20s but returned when I became pregnant. Following two pregnancies I have had about 6 silent migraines (visual aura but no headache) a year until this year when I started to have alot more (still silent) migraines. I realise I am very lucky to not have full blown headaches, but they have still been incapacitating and scary. After having six migraines in a week I started to take amytriptiline (10mg). I've been taking it now for about 11 weeks and have had three mild migraine auras since then. Seems to be working -- will persevere. No side effects after first week."

8

October 25, 2015

19

117

170,641

Quetiapine

insomnia

"I have been on 25 mg of Seroquel and .5 mg Klonopin for 11 years for chronic insomnia. This combination has been wonderful, and I haven't noticed any side effects. However, my insurance will not cover the cost."

10

July 29, 2014

58

38

211,051

Carisoprodol

muscle spasm

"I take Soma as an adjunct therapy to pain medications for fibromyalgia. I'm 34 now - but have been prescribed Soma off and on for six years. As others have also posted, I too was prescribed Flexeril, Robaxin, Zanaflex, Skelexin, Parafon Forte, etc. Most of those were marginally helpful, if at all. Soma is the only muscle relaxant medicine that actually works. Not only does it truly "relax" the tension and knots in my muscles, but can throw the brakes on a tension headache, work as a sleep aid, and lower the need for opioids with very few side effects. I would recommend this medicine to anyone. Cheers."

10

November 5, 2010

49

108

193,300

Cyclobenzaprine

chronic myofascial pain

"This drug gave me a stomach ache. I just wanted the side effects to be gone. Didn't take long and my stomach pain was gone. I will try eating when I take the pill again. I have bad hip pain as I have arthritis."

1

September 24, 2015

6

44

34,205

Tramadol

pain

"I have chronic pain in my spine, neck and shoulders. I take 4 50mgs a day along with 2 10mg lexapro. I'm a 59 year old diabetic. My quality of life has improved a lot in the 9 months I've been taking it."

10

March 19, 2009

16

43

52,680

Doryx

acne

"If you listen to your doctor, they tell you that while taking Doryx your acne may get worse in the first few months. That is no reason to quit. Thankfully for me this has not happened; in fact Dorxy cleared up my acne in about a month! I'm so happy that it did not irritate my stomach like most other antibiotics do."

10

January 19, 2010

13

62

226,241

Vivelle-Dot

postmenopausal symptoms

"Worked wonderful for my mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats and sleepless nights. Used it for 4 years. Now I have been off for 2 months and can't stand the reappearance of all those nasty menopausal symptoms. I may have to go back on it."

10

November 8, 2015

52

45

178,099

Duloxetine

bipolar disorde

"I battled with Bipolar I since 1992 but never experience major depression until mid-2009 and it was terrible, lots of crying, despair, horrible guilt, just hating myself. I tried 2-3 anti-depressant when I finally found a M.D. who would let me try one (they are so concerned you will spiral up into a manic attack). I then tried Cymbalta (60mg) and the depression is most days just gone. I have had some bad days like everyone; a few times when crying, regretting etc. would start, it seems it was capped off and subsided quickly. I continue to have significant constipation and hand tremor. I eat a lot more fiber in my diet and take 2 natural fiber pills a day to help with the constipation. Cutting back on caffeine helps the hand tremor."

9

May 5, 2011

32

133

12,677

Etanercept

ankylosing spondylitis

"I have been taking Enbrel for 6 months now and I haven't looked back. The side effects have been minimal. Without Enbrel I am quite sure I would be in a wheel chair. I was getting very depressed, I couldn't live a normal life and I couldn't walk. I would shuffle around and in great pain also. I can 100% recommend Enbrel to sufferers of Ankylosing Spondylitis. I was very scared of giving myself an injection every month but the discomfort is minimal. I wouldn't care if it cost me $1000 per month it is well worth it."

10

November 24, 2013

46

98

52,483

Armour Thyroid

hashimoto's disease

"Synthroid did not help: zero improvement on quality of life and bad side effects. Have been through all possible medications, none helped, same story as Synthroid. Am now on Armour, 3 grains. Doesn't help at all, and gives me side effects: weight gain, hair loss, difficulty sleeping, hyperpigmentation, no patella reflex, brain fog, extreme fatigue, etc. In fact I feel better, and most of the signs/symptoms are lessened, if I take *nothing* even though my TSH is 90 and my T4 and T3 are undetectable (ie, no T3 nor T4 in my body). I overwhelmingly prefer taking nothing as that gives me the best quality of life (albeit a pretty poor quality of life). I take medication, Armour, (and suffer), only because my doctors insist that I take medication."

1

April 22, 2016

21

129

20,305

Macrobid

urinary tract infection

"I suffer from recurring urinary tract infections and Macrobid has always worked fast and really well. I've noticed after prolonged use though my body has developed a bit of an immunity to it and doesn't work as fast anymore. Also it now gives me yeast infections so I have to try something else."

7

January 21, 2013

32

53

129,004

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I am 22 and not on birth control currently for neurological reasons. A day or two after my period ended (Sunday, Oct 18), I had sex with a condom. The condom broke and we did not notice until we were finished. We went and got the pill and I took it within an hour of the unprotected sex. The next day I was mildly fatigued and had some mild cramping for a few days, but no side effects other than that. Exactly one week later, October 25th, I began bleeding. This is considered withdrawal bleeding from the pill. Exactly four weeks after the withdrawal bleeding begun, I got my period! I suggest taking a pregnancy test any time you worry about it, but know your period can be late from it's normal time because of the pill. IT WORKS!"

10

November 22, 2015

15

139

183,405

Cymbalta

pain

"I have back pain due to an injury at work. I also have endometriosis and massive scar tissue from my 2 abdominal surgeries. I was having problems well over a year and when my husband decided to walk out my back started hurting more. My Doctor told me that depression can worsen pain. He gave me the Cymbalta 30mg and after one week I'm supposed to up it to 60 mg a day. I am on my 4th day taking it. The first day I had the jitters and my heart beat was higher than normal. I also had almost no sleep that night. So I checked out reviews and found that you shouldn't have caffeine with this prescription. Least to say 4th day no side effects but no coffee either so I'm feeling pretty tired. Less pain but I'm still sore and have tight muscles."

7

November 23, 2011

14

146

78,704

OnabotulinumtoxinA

overactive bladde

"I just had my third botox treatment. The first was great. It was painful but worth it. I did not retain urine or have an infection. What a relief. The second one was 7 months later and I had good results. This third one was nine months later and after 6 weeks I have not had any positive results. I have an appt with my urologist to see what we can do, but it is very disappointing to go through this with no results. I thought I could control this urge incontinency for life."

5

May 11, 2017

30

94

11,056

Vivaglobin

primary immunodeficiency syndrome

"Have been using this medicine for several years and it has made a great improvement in my quality of life. Much fewer infections since starting on Vivaglovin but I'm facing the probability of stopping the use due to the increased cost of the medicine through my insurance company. It went from a normal co-pay to a percentage and cannot afford over $1000 a month. But it works great."

9

February 16, 2011

5

68

18,451

Voltaren

pain

"I had 2 shoulder surgeries. My doctor gave me this medication between the surgeries for pain. It worked. I did not get a "high" from it and it helped the pain. I do not like taking pills at all, but in severe cases I will use it and this did the trick."

9

December 12, 2008

36

52

35,508

Cyclophosphamide

wegener's granulomatosis

"I took Cytoxan through an i.v and it knocked my Wegener's in remission. I am having a flare up and will begin the Cytoxan orally tomorrow. I am praying that it has the same effect."

10

May 9, 2011

11

35

43,499

Hydromorphone

pain

"I have sickle cell anemia and every time I get sick and have to go to the ER they would give me Dilaudid it helps me better than all the others."

10

October 12, 2010

12

31

211,085

Carisoprodol

muscle spasm

"Yes, Carisoprodol is the best relaxant I've ever had. 2 weeks after cervical spine surgery, a rear-end collision (I was a belted passenger) damaged another nerve in my neck (and arm) plus my lumbar spine. I have been taking up to 4 a day for 8 years now. When I first began taking it, I felt woozy and sleepy so I cut it in half. Once my body got used to it, I was able to take the whole tablet plus 20mg of oxycodone which gave me much better relief from severe pain and spasms. The only withdrawal I've had was more pain and spasms when I forgot to take it. "

10

April 26, 2009

9

112

166,585

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"My experience was eye opening for me. I had sex with this guy around the time I was ovulating and the condom broke, he finished in me. I took the pill 14 hours later and thought I'd be pregnant either ways. After about 4 days I started experiencing dizziness, abnormal bleeding, and nausea. I love to eat so I knew that something was wrong. I was beyond moody and I felt extremely distracted from everything. I was positive I was pregnant. Thankfully I got my period 2 days early and even though I have severe cramps it's all worth it!!"

9

September 20, 2016

13

100

209,236

Geodon

bipolar disorde

"I was taking a combination of Geodon and Lamictal for about a month and a half. My mood was better at first, but after a few weeks it seemed to lose its effectiveness. It made me extremely drowsy and made my thoughts clouded. My mood got so bad that I ended up being hospitalized. Within days of being off of this medicine my mental clarity and energy returned."

3

April 5, 2011

17

68

28,454

Lexapro

bipolar disorde

"I have been severely bipolar since I can remember. My emotions controlled me instead of the other way around my whole life. It's tough to convey my struggles in a short quip. I am on 20mg of Lexapro and for the first time in my life (34 yrs) I feel normal. I take it before bed with Unisom. My life has changed drastically in one month. I went from drinking and drugs 2-4 times a week to waking up at 7 and keeping a schedule. I notice and feel a huge difference in my thoughts, not racing. I noticed that symptom gone immediately. Mood swings, gone. Depression, still shows itself but more moments of peace and clarity. I am a happy gal."

10

July 16, 2013

103

122

208,563

Amlodipine / olmesartan

high blood pressure

"Azor has worked great for me, taking my blood pressure from 240/120 to 130/70. The only side effect I have found is that it leaves a metallic taste in my mouth at times. I can deal with that for the great work it does for my BP."

9

March 27, 2009

36

47

203,993

Suvorexant

insomnia

"Had so much hope for this. Chronic insomniac. Tried 10mg, then 15mg, then 20mg on subsequent nights. Very fitful half sleep all night. Almost worse than no sleep at all. Thank goodness for the free 10 day trial as this medicine is extremely expensive, even with insurance. Back to rotating Lunesta and Klonopin."

1

February 10, 2015

20

53

73,093

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I love Junel Fe. Been on it for a year a half the only side effect is I usually get migraines around my period. But I also have had migraines prior to beginning the pill. Periods are easily predictable and little lighter than they were before (4 days long). Cramps are the same for me, no weight gain, no difference in moodiness, and actually helped stop breast tenderness for me. Love the iron pills as the placebos. And best of all it's free."

10

February 4, 2015

15

83

215,691

Copper

birth control

"So this morning I got my first ParaGard inserted. I am 20 years old and have never had a baby. I made the mistake of reading reviews and experiences along with the horror stories about insertion. I figured that since I was so young and have never had a baby this was going to be awful, down right excruciating. Well it was not. I realize the pain varies from body to body, but if you were like me, reading and reading reviews scared to death, it is okay, you will be fine it legit lasts a minute. It does not feel like someone is tasering my uterus nor is it the worst pain I have ever experienced (literally what I read and expected). Feels like a deep strong cramp, tolerable cramp."

10

March 31, 2017

18

131

172,327

Clonazepam

panic disorde

"I was diagnosed with General Anxiety, Social Anxiety and panic attacks about 17 years ago. I was prescribed many different medicines, but what has worked BEST with my panic attacks and over all anxiety is Klonopin. I was prescribed 0.5 mg 3 times daily, it has been a God send. I do not go above my prescribed dosage and can take any time of day and stay right on track at work etc. I have been on this dosage for 7 years and it's made a huge difference in my quality of life. I will say that I ran out over a holiday weekend and couldn't get any more until the following Tuesday. 3 days without caused severe withdrawal symptoms, unable to sleep, watery mouth, dry heaves and clammy skin, it was awful. So don't miss dosage(s) & you'll be fine."

9

June 24, 2017

31

141

148,594

Mirena

birth control

"My first Mirena was agony to get in, 6 months of spotting then wonderful after that. No period, a day of spotting every 6 months or so, no cramping, no horrible side effects. PMT practically nonexistent. Second mirena went in a few days ago, easy couple of minutes with a bit of cramping. Been spotting ever since though which I hope won't last, also feeling very moody and "PMT-ish"."

8

February 26, 2017

6

69

43,322

Hydromorphone

pain

"I went to the ER because I had severe pain in my right flank area and was told I had a kidney stone. I get them quite frequently now and I was given Dilaudid IV. I got the warm wonderful rush and felt very floaty and quite pleasant and I felt no pain. "

10

September 15, 2013

41

54

125,587

Flagyl

bacterial infection

"I can't express enough how much this pill has helped!! I'm taking it for BV. My symptoms were gone by day 3. I should add that I have severe allergies to MANY strands of antibiotics (I'm talking epi-pen type allergies). For me to be able to take this with almost zero side effects is amazing. I had a slight headache day 2 and I sort of feel like I'm always hungry, but I would take any side effect for 7 days over the smell of BV!!"

10

April 29, 2015

19

86

16,111

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"After years of trying different birth controls I finally hit the jackpot with this one. I'm 32 years old and I definitely went through my share of experiences with other birth controls but this one has been the best one thus far. No side effects for me, no nausea, no mood swings and loss of libido. Weight loss? I actually lost around 10 lbs the first couple months I started this birth control and a couple people I knew who were taking the same medication told me they had the same response. Glad I finally found the right one for me."

10

May 11, 2016

4

101

7,838

Xanax

anxiety

"Xanax has been a life saver! Just recently had a heart attack and had my 4th stent put in. Was still having chest pains which obviously scare me when I have them. The tricky part is separating the chest pains from anxiety which I have been diagnosed with. What a vicious cycle!"

10

February 25, 2013

60

52

28,774

Lexapro

depression

"I've only been on Lexapro (10mg) for 4 days and already I'm a little worried. I am experiencing extreme dizziness and nausea to where I think I'm going to pass out. The good news is I'm not as depressed. The bad news? I'm not exactly happy either. I am a complete zombie. I don't care about anything. I cannot concentrate. I find myself "zoning out" during the day, like I've mentally checked out. The second night I took my medicines I had an anxiety attack as well, and my depression slammed me pretty hard. My suicidal thoughts were worse during the attack and I did some serious damage to myself. I'm sure this works for some people, but I'm going to give it a month and if there is no improvement with these side effects I'm switching."

5

March 2, 2010

27

137

127,093

Metoclopramide

nausea/vomiting

"I use it whenever I really need it and it works excellent! 10mg takes about 15 to 20 minutes to kick in but I'm not complaining. Takes my nausea away completely, I love this medicine."

10

December 11, 2010

39

35

148,605

Mirena

birth control

"I have had Mirena for about 3 years now and the only good thing about it is that it's pretty much 100% effective and I don't have periods anymore. BUT sex is sometimes extremely painful, my boyfriend can sometimes feel the strings poking him and it's uncomfortable to him. I cramp on and off all the time. I feel that I have become moodier and I have developed a bad attitude because of this IUD, but I could be wrong. I had Mirena put in when I was 16, told my mom it was to help my irregular periods but truthfully I wanted it for birth control. The procedure was one of the most painful things I had ever experienced in my entire life. I bled for four months straight afterward. I am considering having it removed soon."

7

February 19, 2017

4

138

212,809

Tizanidine

muscle spasm

"I'm an insomniac and this medicine knocked me out cold in the middle of the day. I probably had the deepest REM sleep of my life. However I'm only giving it one star because my muscles were screaming in pain as much at the time as I took it, as when I woke up four hours later."

1

April 30, 2017

11

57

81,628

Liraglutide

weight loss

"Hello all, 3rd time writing. Just got back from the Dr. I did my 1st dose on June 19, weighed 266lb, followed the dosing schedule, lost 11 lbs in 17 days. This drug is awesome and no side effects at all. Very happy with the results. Will continue until I reach my goal of at losing another 30 pounds.. My ideal weight for my height is 180 lbs but I would look sick and wouldn't go that far down. I was once 220 lbs and looked decent. With this drug, it will be a breeze. Also, I walk about 8 km a day and I barely eat. Sugar cravings are gone finally and need to pump out all the crap out of my liver until it functions back a 100%, then the weight will melt off. Happier than I can explain...to all you who are feeling discouraged, be patient."

10

July 5, 2017

18

149

127,611

Phentermine

obesity

"Been taking phentermine 37.5 mg since April 14 2017 since I'm morbidly obese. My weight was 258lb and I'm now 237lb thats a total of 21 lbs down within a month. I walk every evening for 45 minutes and stay away from highly sugar drinks, breads and greasy fatty foods. My goal is to lose another 40lb by August 15. First week on it I lost 8lbs then following week another 5 then went down to like 4 lbs the following two weeks. I still see it as really good. Went from a jean size 20 to a 16 now. I have been receiving weekly B12 shots for energy. Thats really helps me to staying energetic and active. Definitely a good pill for weight loss."

10

May 16, 2017

10

125

54,903

Bupropion / naltrexone

weight loss

"Just started Contrave yesterday, Dec 15, 2016. First day madee me so dizzy and nauseous. Day 2 bought some motion sickness less drowsy! Really really helped. Rather be slightly drowsy than dizzy and throwing up. If you can't handle the nausea or dizziness get some motion sickness. I hope it works for weight loss too early to tell but its curbed my appetite."

4

December 16, 2016

33

63

214,912

Butalbital Compound

migraine

"I have taken more prescribed migraine drugs than I can remember over the years and come back to fioricet. Butalbital, along with Tylenol or asa and caffeine is by far the most reliable."

10

April 11, 2016

12

33

177,820

Duloxetine

ibromyalgia

"I have almost all the listed conditions treated by this medicine, as well as depression from all the pain. Cymbalta is the first medicine I have used in over 15 years that actually works for all of them. I started at 20 Mg and worked up to 60 MG after 3 months. At one time I was asked to take one 60mg every 12 hours to see if it would relieve more pain. I did not notice a difference other than urine retention at this dosage so went back to 60 mg once a day. The symptoms it has helped with are : Overall joint pain, relief from 5 trigger fingers, reduced crawling ant, burning and sunburn feel from my arms and legs, and has lowered the intense pain I have in my lumbar region and reduced my Sciatica pain. I consider it a miracle!"

10

March 6, 2013

3

145

120,882

Venlafaxine

hot flashes

"OMG! Only been taking venlafaxine 2 days and it has really cut down on my annoying hot flashes!!!!!! Used to have at least 10 a day and now in 2 days I’ve only had 3!!!!!! Awesome! Who want HRT and cancer possibilities! Thanks to my doctor who prescribed venlafaxine!"

10

October 23, 2017

9

49

134,907

Pazopanib

renal cell carcinoma

"my husband has renal cancer . he did partial nephroctomy in his right kidney on 9/2010. many tumors appeared later in small sizes in both kidneys. now he is on votrient 800 mg 35 days ago.. he has high blood pressure treated .. rare weakness and bad taste.. little bit problems in stomach.. pain in leg.. his hair started to b white.. we r looking for positive result . hope this treatment can shrink or remove the total tumors"

6

May 8, 2016

29

79

64,490

Sertraline

anxiety and stress

"I promised myself when I was a wreck that I would post when I was myself again. Truth is these forums gave me hope when everything was hopeless and kept me going. I started on Sertraline 50 mg upped to 100 mg for severe anxiety that had been building up for a year. I focused on my anxiety all the time, life was not enjoyable.Word of advice-- if you are on Sertraline for anxiety you will feel worse beyond belief for a start!!! Please stick with it-- I never would have without forums. I felt much better after 6 weeks but has taken 11 to be me again. It is a slow process but the results are amazing. I needed a lot of time off work as I am in a surgical job-- don't feel guilty as I did . We have an illness like any illness. Don't ever lose hope"

9

July 8, 2016

113

151

208,841

Belsomra

insomnia

"Nothing at all. I am writing this after taking 15 mg dosage. Was on Ambien generic 6.25 mg and it worked great. Then my pharmacy started using a different Ambien generic that had no effect whatsoever. Instead of just changing to the name brand my doctor gave me samples of Lunesta. I am having the same results as the 2nd Ambien generic. Calling doctor in the AM and requesting something else."

1

February 16, 2016

13

71

116,564

Nadolol

esophageal variceal hemorrhage prophylaxis

"I have almost bled to death due to esophageal varicies, and not only did the Nadalol make me feel stronger but every time I have dealt with the condition simply by using this miracle pill and nothing else, the bleeding quickly stopped. I'm not sure if this is just a happy coincidence, but I doubt it because the results were consistently positive."

9

March 23, 2017

5

62

18,254

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I was on NuvaRing for 7 months. At first all went well, but after awhile I started losing interest in sex and became very moody. Within a month of stopping NuvaRing, I was back to normal. "

3

March 23, 2009

22

37

129,366

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"As a woman in my early 20s, I am too busy with school, work, travel and social life to begin worrying about having children of my own, thus why Mirena sounded so appealing; no daily pill, no irritating condoms, etc. I am prone to UTIs, the ultimate reason I chose Mirena, which is the only pro to have come with this procedure. Having had the Mirena inserted May 13, 2015 (the most painful procedure I have had yet), I have had MAYBE, and I mean MAYBE a total of 2 weeks where I did NOT bleed. My doctor failed to mention this. I have absolutely no desire to be intimate with anyone because I am so livid with the fact that the bleeding is so unpredictable. If I had not spent as much time/money as I had, I'd have it removed immediately."

5

August 31, 2015

8

142

140,731

Escitalopram

depression

"was on this for 4 months for anxiety and depression. I found it awful. Depression worsened within the first month. Increased risk of self harming and urge like I never had. Restless legs for the first week while I tried to sleep and awful insomnia. Felt like a shell of who I was, impaired thinking and felt a heavy feeling in my head. Felt so much better when I came off it, worst thing I ever have done was go on this medication. Doctors hand them out now like sweets without people really knowing the risks/side effects. I understand they work for some people however this drug does not work for everyone, as stated on the info."

1

August 4, 2016

13

117

163,674

Mirtazapine

insomnia

"Just started the tablet 15mg two days ago. Today is the 3rd day and by far the worst drowsiness I am facing. Cannot do anything in the office. As soon as I go to sleep I wake up, may be due to anxiety or side effect. Last both nights I took it at 8.00PM and went to bed at 9:00PM and at 10:PM I woke up due to severe anxiety attack. Tried couple of times and then finally went to sleep may be at 10:30PM and then woke up at 5:30 AM in the morning. After that Zombie Phase started and it never finished. Weekend is coming and want to sleep for at least 20 hours. A little better than previous in terms of anxiety and depression, I was never on medication before but was using Valium and Xanax frequently for sleep and these were working well."

5

February 7, 2014

49

147

145,989

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"This medication saved every aspect of my life! I am so thankful I took the steps necessary to get treatment. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get off of opioids and get their life back! Truly amazing stuff! Thank you!!!"

10

March 1, 2016

33

43

19,219

Pregabalin

generalized anxiety disorde

"All I can say is I love it. I am scared to take meds doctors give me but my anxiety is that bad I thought I can not go on like this I have to do something about it. I started of on 50 at night just to see how I would cope it chilled me out and when I woke I didn't feel heavy so that was good. Because when I take a pill on the night and next day get up heavy makes my anxiety mad. But started on 50. Now am on 100s 3 times a day. Can talk to people can go for hair cut can sit in the same room as people look at there face when talking to me. With out almost passing out. If I was to say if you wanted to get anxiety under control these are well worth ago. Plus I also recommend propranolol beta blockers 40mg 4 times a day They are great as well"

10

December 27, 2016

35

165

199,767

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I am so grateful for this medication. I smoked a pack a day for over 20 years. The longest I went without a cigarette was 3 weeks. I tried the patch, the gum, and the electronic cigarette; nothing worked (though the patch was great for long flights). My experience is a little different than most because I never had bad dreams (they've actually be better) since I started, I'm never nauseated (though I make sure I take the morning pill after breakfast and the evening pill after dinner), and I didn't stop smoking until month two (not week two). On week two, the number of cigarettes I was smoking dropped down to about five per day. And I didn't even notice I was cutting down. I highly recommend this to quit."

10

July 19, 2017

9

131

157,739

Accutane

acne

"Please take time to read this. Accutane was 100% effective for me but you really have to be prepared for it. I took Accutane for 8 months- 40mg then 20mg then 10mg. The reason I am mentioning this is that I noticed that people start at very high doses. So if you are worried (and I recommend), take it slow and start at a lower dose. Accutane has a lot of side effects (the severity depends on numerous factors including dosage). My side effects included mood swings and dry skin (especially lips). I used to cry on the smallest things ever and I got sad very easily. It got better with time but please be well-prepared. You really have to make priorities and ask yourself if it is worth it and if you are able to handle it. I chose Accutane :)"

10

August 13, 2015

22

142

8,700

Zolpidem

insomnia

"I have severe back problems and for years was spending sleepless nights due to pain and moving around all night trying to get in one comfortable position. Doctors prescribed me Zolpidem Tartrate and the results have been life changing. Been taking one at night for 6 months now and every night I get fantastic sleep and do not feel the back pain at night as I'm sleeping so soundly. I wake up with energy."

10

June 27, 2009

4

74

142,723

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"So 6 hours after having unprotected sex.. I got this pill. My period came 7 days later and guess what? I’m still bleeding it’s day 9 today. I have really sore breasts too. I do not recommend this drug at all.. it’s a no no"

1

August 8, 2017

0

45

170,834

Quetiapine

bipolar disorde

"I was on seroquel for only a few weeks, but that was more than enough. I had hallucinations and gained a significant amount of weight in that time. It did help me sleep at night and helped with my racing thoughts, but that's about it."

3

August 14, 2012

22

45

73,566

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have very painful periods that include bloating, painful swelling of my breasts (Normal bra size: 30E to period bra size: 30FF), shooting pains down my legs, constipation, ovarian cysts, nausea, etc. After several trips to the ER for pain, I was diagnosed with PMDD & possible endometrosis. To combat my monthy symptoms I've tried several birth control methods from Nuva Ring, Loestrin Fe and Yaz, to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo and Mircette. Each of these pills seemed to amplify the above problems for my entire cycle & made me gain 8-15 pounds. Lo Loestrin Fe is the only pill my body can tolerate. During the first month I was nauseous, broke out a little and my breasts became fuller, but not painful-that's it! "

9

July 16, 2013

12

124

167,388

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"The insertion was excruciating. The entire time I had it, I felt a dull pain localized to my cervix (I couldn't even touch my cervix because it would send a shooting pain up my uterus). It made sex impossible because my partner would feel the strings, I would get sharp shooting pains during penetration, and my natural lubrication was non-existent. I would bleed after sex and have cramps for days afterwards, with sharp localized pain. Three months in, it travelled upwards and I got it removed. I've been bleeding for two weeks now, with huge blood clots and soaking through super tampons in less than two hours. I've been breaking out."

1

March 20, 2016

3

111

41,250

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

pain

"This medication is the best ever for my break through pain, I take it in between my MS Contin, it has been a life saver for me. I also have IBD and chronic diarrhea. Believe it or not it actually keeps my bowels under control to the point that I no longer have diarrhea, it makes me "normal", and that is a huge plus for me. When the MS Contin 60mg ER wears off, the Percocet I take for break through is an absolute godsend for me. A wonder drug I don't know what I'd do without it. I hope others have the same great experience as I have had."

10

December 23, 2010

20

110

188,511

ParaGard

birth control

"So I just got my paraguard inserted today. Im 18 only had sex three times and have never had any children. About an hour before my appointment I took 3 alieve (as instructed by my doctor) and it helped so much, i highly recommend this before any IUD insertion. The insertion of the IUD did not hurt that badly, just felt like a ton of pressure. When my OB had to measure my uterus that is the only part that hurt due to the cramping it caused. Within 10 minutes after having it inserted i was able to stand up and drive home. I did not feel any different than before it was inserted. I read so many horror stories before going in and was about to change my mind about the paraguard. It may not be for everyone but if you can try it!"

7

June 14, 2016

13

145

167,572

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I just got my Liletta inserted about 2 hours ago. I was mentally prepared for the pain which never came. There was a little pressure, but no pinch, and no shooting sensation. I will add that I am 35 and have 3 kids with no anesthesia so maybe my tolerance for pain is a bit above average, but I feel more confident that it was the expertise of my physician. I did take a prescription ibuprofen before I went and was able to drive to work. I will be back to update if I experience any side effects that I may attribute to the device."

10

February 11, 2016

2

105

17,881

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I was on NuvaRing for about 6 months. I stopped because I started gaining so much weight and it felt uncomfortable sometimes. I went from 150lbs to 167lbs in a matter of months. Other then that the Nuvaring worked well for me! Did not get pregnant, kept my periods lighter and sometimes shorter. I did notice hair loss and I did start getting leg cramps during my time on this medication. Good for teens!"

7

September 27, 2013

6

74

63,986

Sertraline

depression

"I started Zoloft after being on citalopram. Citalopram worked the best for me but due to my age, my GP wouldn't raise the dose after 25mg stopped helping. I've been on Zoloft since around February or so and it's increased my anxiety dramatically. To the point that I can't sleep and I'm writing this at 4:49am. I also noticed I started to struggle with death anxiety A LOT which I hadn't had problems with in the past. I am still taking Zoloft but will hopefully be changing medication in the next few weeks."

1

June 18, 2017

17

93

29,167

Topiramate

obesity

"I was prescribed phentermine and lost 20 pounds in my first month with that, a crap ton of vitamins, diet and exercise. On my 30 day follow up the doc decided to add 25mg Topomax into the mix. Only lasted a week on it.I found myself experiencing extreme emotions . I took it before bed as instructed, however I did not sleep at all for the duration of taking the pill. My nose would run randomly-like mid conversation with clients at work. I felt high, lethargic, irritable, and when not working laid around like a bump on a log. Not possible to function on this stuff with anything or anyone that required my undivided attention. Thanks to this pill I lost a week of exercise and my to-do things are through the roof."

1

January 14, 2017

28

133

69,311

Buprenorphine

chronic pain

"I tried the 75 mcg no relief and dr refused to give break thru pain meds told me to use OTC meds alternate Tylenol and Advil every 2 hrs for the 1st month, but she finally gave me ten pain pills for 1st month. So the end month I go to 150mcg and get copay help card- well after three days of runaround they tell me the card only works for 1st month. If the pharmacy puts it in right so my script had a 79.99$ copay which I can not afford. Tried to ask why they advertise help with copay yet they don't really offer help. So instead of paying $30. For second month I had to pay full copay so just make sure you can afford it before you start it. Oh and no the film don't actually help as the 150s actually bunch and not melt so"

1

August 22, 2017

7

150

216,504

Sildenafil

erectile dysfunction

"I've been using Viagra for several years, and have never noticed any significant side effects! Until recently, I was cutting 100mg tablets into 4, as 25mg was working very well, with NO SIDE EFFECTS WHATSOEVER! I'm now 66yrs old, and am finding that I need at least 50mg to "get the job done!" I can't complain! Thanks Viagra!"

10

May 11, 2010

62

58

224,375

Levothyroxine

hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal

"I had my thyroid removed in 1990 and have been on Synthroid ever since. The dosage has changed over the years. Right now I'm on a dose that requires two pills each morning--the 200mcg plus the 50 mcg. I have to wonder if alot of the symptoms many of us experience isn't due to the Synthroid --but just rather the lack of a thyroid and having to get the hormone from a pill? Maybe it just doesn't ever feel quite the same no matter what brand it is. I am usually tired. I can't get enough sleep. Often am achey too. I have always been prone to anxiety and depression and have been on Effexor for years. That helps with alot of symptoms I had (night sweats, mood issues etc) but still so tired."

10

October 25, 2012

152

134

34,561

Tysabri

multiple sclerosis

"I was on Tysabri for 103 Infusions, almost 8 1/2 years. I was diagnosed in 2002. Copaxone first with reactions, then used rebiff for 4 yrs. Helped alot while it was working, then it stopped in 2006. Started Tysabri. The Best MS Medicine! I Loved It! I am Going to Miss having No Symptoms, Side Effects or Flare Ups. I just talked with Doctor going to try Gilenya, in 2 Months after Solulmedule. Keep "

10

October 24, 2015

47

75

209,681

Lupron Depot

endometriosis

"So I had BAD adverse affects to the Depo Provero shot.. SO bad that I lost my job. I had bad fevers for 6 months.. It felt like my body was on FIRE..No energy and it triggered hypothyroidism in me. I'm only 37. I have finally got to feeling better, the shot is out of my system as of a couple weeks back, losing weight now. No period yet, but my gyno said the next thing he could do is Depo Lupron.. needless to say I'm TERRIFIED! It's only the month shot, but I'm still scared to death. I already suffer with mental illness. I just wanted a hysterectomy to get this nightmare over with, so I could get back to life and never worry about this crap again. If you have any insight, let me know Thx."

3

November 13, 2016

7

138

50,792

Gabapentin

insomnia

"This medicine does allow me to sleep, but has the unfortunate side effect of keeping me drowsy for about half a day thereafter no matter how early I take it. "

8

March 17, 2009

61

31

187,502

Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack

vaginal yeast infection

"Best experience .. I had horrible itching and burning .. Once I used the first dose and the anti itching cream I started feeling relieve within 15 mins ... Today is my second day and it's as if it's gone! Definitely will buy this product again"

10

January 13, 2015

33

46

132,891

Loestrin 24 Fe

acne

"Like many other posts, I'm not one to write reviews. However, to add to the list of complaints, this birth control has made my face horrible. I've always had great skin, after being on it for a mere 5 weeks I am shocked every time I look in the mirror. I am switching tomorrow. Not only acne, but I have gained 5 pounds in the 5 weeks and also have had a couple anxiety attacks which is very unlike me. Not only do I want to share my experience, but if I am in any place for advice; I advise not to get on this pill."

2

May 2, 2016

2

106

183,223

Cymbalta

osteoarthritis

"I was put on Cymbalta approximately 4 yrs ago for depression due to my spouses terminal illness. I was experiencing lower back pain at the same time and subsequently had surgery 2 yrs ago. During this time I tried to go off the medicine but discovered that I do have severe pain from osteoarthritis. Went back on Cymbalta and have almost complete relief from it. I take 60 mgs. at around 1:00 pm. Morning dosage brought diarrhea quickly and this does not cause that."

8

April 21, 2013

91

84

182,693

Cymbalta

ibromyalgia

"Severe constipation, horrible horrible time it gave me,I don't care what anyone says,I was on it for 6 weeks and had to take laxatives every other night just to get relief before it finally hit me what was happening, I went off it right away, terrible drug,I'd rather live with any kind of pain then to ever go through that again!!!!"

3

April 16, 2017

18

61

133,173

Tri-Sprintec

birth control

"When I was on this, I was pretty moody and I had no appetite for anything. I always get so angry and sad. Another thing was I always get nausea and I wouldn't eat anything. I lost a lot of weight on this. I was on it for a month and I lost about 8lbs. I am now on Tri-Nessa and so far its okay."

1

November 28, 2012

7

65

44,258

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

abnormal uterine bleeding

"My insurance company just switched me from Ortho-tricyclen to Tri-Previfem. This is my second month on it. My period usually lasted for 3 days also. This time it's been 5 days. And in the past 2 days, I've had a lot of bleeding. I've gone through over 10 pads already today. I will stop taking it and try to go back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I'd been on Ortho Tri-cyclen for many years and never had any side-effect."

2

April 13, 2011

22

77

188,523

ParaGard

birth control

"I got it in 2 and a half years ago at 33 after 4 kids knowing I was finished having babies, absolutely love it best thing ever the no hormones suits me perfectly tried many different pills never agreed with me, heavy painful periods to begin with but manageable."

10

May 22, 2016

7

49

89,385

Celexa

anxiety and stress

"For the last 7 months, I have taken 30mg/day. It eased 90% of my anxieties and obsessive thoughts. My family and friends quickly noticed my new, laid back state. I laughed more and cried (a whole lot) less. I have never been so emotionally stable. However, these benefits come at a price. First, I'm extremely tired. Next, my libido is gone. Also, my memory is awful. I constantly forget simple conversations or tasks. Similarly, I now struggle to articulate my thoughts. I often stumble over words and lose my train of thought mid-conversation. Lastly, at times, I feel like an emotionless zombie. For these reasons, I plan to taper off of the medication. I instead hope to learn new coping techniques."

7

December 9, 2013

113

121

21,823

Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

cough and nasal congestion

"I had an experience with a rare side effect. I began sweating profusely after taking the pill (recommended dosage) after 3 days. After reading further, I have figured out that I drank 2 cups of coffee the third morning when I took the pills, which led to the sweating. Otherwise, I have had no adverse side effects, and it works great! It is just not a good combination with coffee!"

7

September 12, 2011

9

70

90,925

Norco

pain

"Taking this for a very painful dental abscess. It's been a God send. Got my first significant bit of sleep in days. It does give me dry mouth, so if you take it for dental reasons Biotene mouthwash is helpful."

9

January 26, 2014

85

40

78,858

Exubera

diabetes, type 1

"I have been an insulin dependant diabetic for fifty years and have taken about 35,000 injections. I'm totally convinced that Exubera is the greatest development in the treatment of diabetes since the discovery of insulin. I have been on Exubera now for two years but have supplies left for only about 4 months. My blood glucose test results have improved dramatically since I started using Exubera. Would one of you medical companies please please restart production but this time market it properly."

10

January 4, 2009

7

82

179,245

Olanzapine

major depressive disorde

"I suffer from depression, anxiety, irritability and anger. I recently fell into a deep depression, was suicidal, and began cutting myself. I was admitted to a psych ward for 4 days, and was prescribed 5mg olanzepine, and my fluoxetine was reduced to 10mg from 30. I'm doing SO much better with this combination. I'm not as anxious as I used to be. My depression is about gone completely, and I'm more patient with society. I've been on it for 2 weeks. The only down side is that I am STARVING, ALL THE TIME. No food can satisfy my stomach. I'm 6' and 150lb, so I don't care if I gain weight, but my mom has type II diabetes, so I'm paranoid taking this medication, which doesn't help my situation"

8

May 10, 2016

8

129

61,677

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"I have been on Celexa for years, just some advice for people who take this medication. If your feeling sick drink a glass of milk and cut down on your water in take, your just flushing it out your system. 20 year plus anxiety suffer,"

7

July 12, 2016

46

45

203,041

Gildess Fe 1 / 20

acne

"This was my first birth control experience. I am 22 year old female with no previous history of bad acne problems. The first few months I had breakthrough bleeding and cramps during ovulation time. My periods were shorter and less painful but the mild cramps continued through the full week which they had never done before. My main complaint is that during the first month of using this bc I broke out in cystic acne all over my chin! My forehead where I used to get the occasional random pimple has completely cleared but I cannot get rid of the hormonal cystic acne on my chin. My chin is red and bumpy constantly. I would not recommend this bc."

3

September 8, 2015

2

119

45,788

Fluoxetine

depression

"I have been on Fluoxetine for about 3 months after being diagnosed with Dysthymia( 40 year old male ) and can positively say that it has improved my quality of life. In retrospect, I have felt "dysthymic" probably since early adulthood, and it took me so long to find out why I felt this way. It was only after doing my own internet searches that I found a condition which was exactly how I had been feeling for so long (..and this is the important point to note about Dysthymia - many people have it for so long, that they just accept that the depressive feelings etc. are part of their personality). I had a few side effects early on - mainly nausea, but that subsided after a couple of weeks. After a very long time in my life - I feel positive!"

8

May 26, 2010

35

143

58,971

Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium

irritable bowel syndrome

"I have been diagnosed with IBS and starting taking the generic form of Librax almost 2 months ago. My stomach pain and issues have almost been completely eradicated. This pill definitely improves my quality of life. There is some annoying side effects including dry mouth, but they are worth it."

8

February 11, 2011

6

50

196,153

Insulin isophane

gestational diabetes

"I am terrified of needles and was very upset when I found out that I would have to give myself daily injections. This pen is so easy to use. I didn't even feel the needle. I feel much better about the last ten weeks of my pregnancy."

9

August 27, 2008

3

47

3,804

Fioricet

headache

"I've been dealing with migraines nd atension headaches for 21 yrs and now sinus problems. OTC medicines will work for a short time but I'd have to take them throughout the day. Fioricet is the only thing that will help with all types of headaches for me. I've tried Imitrex, Zomig, Indomethicin, Toradol, etc. and Fioricet comes out ahead of them all. Now I'm on Topamax, Elavil, and Fioricet to control my headaches."

10

October 24, 2010

10

73

148,694

Mirena

birth control

"I wanted to love Mirena, and maybe too much. I stuck it out for a little over a year and finally had to give up and have it removed. I loved the idea of not having to take a pill daily and just the general peace of mind. The insertion was crazy painful, I felt nauseous and almost fainted, even though the doctors office told me I was fine to drive myself to and from the doctors office. I had intense cramping and heavy and often irregular bleeding for a while, the irregular bleeding and spotting last for over 6 months. It felt worth it at the time. I ate like a crazy person, craved sugar and carbs, I gained so much weight. The last straw was the fact that I continually got cysts and had to keep getting them checked every month with ultrasounds"

2

July 7, 2016

5

145

208,765

Sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur

acne

"I love this product because it works amazingly well to clear up my acne. I do still get pimples but they're rarely bad and for the most part I don't get huge breakouts anymore. The only drawback for me is the smell. I was told to leave it on overnight, and I have to disagree with a previous commenter that this product does not smell. As with any other sulfur product, it smells like sulfur. The longer you use it for the worse it gets. I have to throw out my sheets and sleep shirts every 6 months because they stink, and I can't ever wash them with anything I wear in public. I also have to be good about exfoliating, or the smell starts to stick to me too. I do think this product is worth it if sulfur is your only option, but be prepared!"

6

June 1, 2013

31

147

168,721

Vilazodone

major depressive disorde

"I have major depressive disorder and anxiety. I had titrated from 10mg to 40mg. At first I felt slightly better, however after staying on the 40mg for three weeks, I hit a major suicidal patch. I was crying all the time and overwhelmed. I have unexplained bruising all over and have been vomiting. I am going to talk with my doctor about getting off asap. I haven't been able to shake the depression that came roaring back, and the panic attacks are often"

3

September 27, 2015

2

83

90,484

Docosanol

herpes simplex

"I got a cold sore yesterday morning, it was quite small and barely noticeable. I put abreva on and put it on like 10 times and when I woke up this morning it was bigger and more painful. It does not work. I don't get cold sores quite often, only when I'm very sick or physically drained (I'm a lifeguard and swim teacher). This was a huge disappointment, especially for how expensive it was."

1

August 16, 2017

9

74