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61,911 | Citalopram | depression | "I've been taking citalopram for over ten years now. I still have very low periods that can last for a couple of weeks. I rely heavily on my family telling me if I have been a pain in the ass to live with because I'm not always aware how low I get. I have been told that I will probably be on it for the rest of my life. I was 30 when I started and I'm now 42. I have only attempted suicide once and that was at the beginning. It's not something I can talk about to work mates and I don't go to a shrink anymore ( hate that word but can't spell psychiatrist) anyway the citalopram has certainly helped me." | 10 | May 18, 2015 | 15 | 124 |
48,094 | Cariprazine | bipolar disorde | "After 12 years of various medications to treat my Bipolar I I have finally found true stability and my new normal. No more mood swings no more panic attacks-literally gone. All I take is 3mg of vraylar now after years of being on 3, 4 sometimes 5 meds. This is truly a miracle drug for me. I am on such an even keel I had no idea I could ever live like this. So grateful." | 10 | May 12, 2017 | 25 | 75 |
183,818 | Cymbalta | anxiety | "I have been on this medication for 1.5yrs & it has been GREAT! Was on Paxil for 3 yrs prior to switching to Cymbalta. It worked in about 3 days and i havent had any abnormal feelings of anxiety since I started this med. I haven't had any side effects from taking it. I had experienced some weight gain from Paxil, but none on Cymbalta. The only thing is that if you miss a dose, your terrible headache will remind u that u forgot to take it! Other than that, it's been great." | 10 | February 27, 2008 | 175 | 93 |
179,335 | Olanzapine | bipolar disorde | "This medication is a miracle for me. Not only did it take me out of my mania, but it left me in a place that was workable. I take 15mg before sleep, along with my 100mg Trazodone, and I sleep like a rock. When I wake up, there is hardly any grogginess like there was with the Seroquel. I would recommend this medicine to anyone suffering from bipolar 1 severe, or any type of mania." | 10 | August 12, 2013 | 18 | 75 |
54,216 | Naloxegol | constipation, drug induced | "Within one hour of my first ever does (25 mg), I was in agony. Sure, I pooped but then, I kept on and for hours (total four). In that entire time, I had the most severe intestinal pain I've EVER had! Bent over, screaming, clutching a pillow hard against my gut, I was repeatedly having watery brown smelly feces fill the adult diaper and run down my legs!! Am now in hour four, it's less than it was. Comes in waves. Is there no antidote? No way to make it STOP???? The pain is making me short of breath. My neck and lower back muscles are like tightened ropes. WHEN WILL THIS END???" | 1 | November 7, 2016 | 35 | 113 |
199,594 | Zonegran | 9</span> users found this comment helpful. | "My Dr. put me on Zonegran for my migraines and I was just wondering if anyone else is on this for just that? I have only been on this for 5 weeks so that is why I was curious." | 7 | March 6, 2011 | 9 | 39 |
190,292 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | birth control | "I was on this birth control for over a year. It worked great for me. No pregnancy, regulated my period and clear up my acne. Only down side I gain 15 pounds even after eating healthy and exercising 5 times a week. I got off it 6 months ago to see if the weight gain was because of the pill and sure enough it was. I've lost all the weight I've gained, but it took some times and effort. It's a great product, just don't like the weight gain." | 10 | March 21, 2014 | 11 | 89 |
81,386 | Yaz | birth control | "I actually loved Yaz. I wasn't moody and lost about 20 lbs on it. I don't think the weight loss was just from taking the pill but it wasn't at all hard to shed the extra pounds through a little exercise on this. " | 9 | September 4, 2012 | 8 | 44 |
178,044 | Duloxetine | depression | "Have had major life changes the last two years and been depressed and weepy most days. Doctor prescribed Cymbalta 30 mg. On day 3. My head feels foggy and am tired all the time. I keep waking up at night but fall back to sleep. " | 2 | November 10, 2011 | 10 | 46 |
126,797 | Thorazine | light sedation | "I have been on thorazine since 1996. I take 1000mg a day. The doctor keep increasing it too. it is the only thing he will give me to sleep. I was on klonopin 1mg before i started the thorazine and it worked great, but my doctor said he doesnt want me to take it anymore because it is a narcotic, so he took it away and doubled my thorazine. He also put me on serequel 200mg twice a day. The only thing is i cant do much but lay around all day. I dont like the serequel but he said its better than klonopin for me and the thorazine dose is getting too high." | 10 | July 26, 2016 | 7 | 114 |
80,118 | Benzonatate | cough | "My mother in law who is 90 started taking benzonatate (tellson perles) on a Thursday.It took about 3 days to fully work.She sounds much better and,was able to sleep last night without hacking.she was dx with bronchitis." | 8 | May 22, 2016 | 12 | 37 |
70,005 | Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "I have been taking Atripla before I go to bed for about 3 years and have had great success with it. I don't experience any side effects and my viral load is undetectable and CD4 count has risen significantly. I have never skipped a does and would advise anyone considering taking Atripla to get a daily pill tray or beeper to remind you to take your next dose." | 9 | September 4, 2009 | 27 | 68 |
113,724 | Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine | headache | "I have suffered from migraines for as long as I can remember. Tried everything then my Dr. Gave me Fioricet and I love it gets rid of migraines when I'm out I will use Ibuprofen as I AM a recovering Addict and don't want to rely solely on this medicine to get rid of headaches. No more ER visits for this chick!" | 10 | March 30, 2015 | 35 | 62 |
137,978 | Ortho Evra | birth control | "I've only been on the patch for a couple months now but it is going well so far. The only downsides are that I had fairly heavy spotting for almost 3 weeks after my period but I haven't experienced any spotting since. The other downfall is that I get really lightheaded when I first put the patch on after my period. Other than that, there haven't been any noticeable changes" | 9 | September 26, 2016 | 4 | 70 |
130,685 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm not going to lie... getting the Mirena put in was uncomfortable. Fortunately, the procedure only lasted a minute or two. I have always had really bad cramping and nausea during my period, and getting the Mirena felt like the first and the worst day of my period. Fortunately, I didn't feel like that for very long, maybe the rest of the day. It's only been a couple of days but I already feel better than when I was using the Nuvaring. That could just be relief though. I read a lot of these reviews before I got it and I was definitely scared to go through with it, but I did and it was fine! I'll review again after it's been in for a while... but to those looking to get it, don't be scared off by these reviews." | 9 | March 2, 2012 | 3 | 140 |
225,680 | Bupropion | depression | "i have been on 150mg of Wellbutrin XL for two days and I can already feel a difference. It has removed all appetite which seems to be a side effect but, in all fairness, I didn't have one before I started taking the meds! I have depression and panic attacks and after just 48 hours I am excited about the holidays! Baked five dozen Christmas cookies today! I haven't been interested in the holiday season in years! I DO recommend getting the brand name meds and not the generic, as I have heard many issues arising from the generic form. Happy holidays!" | 9 | November 25, 2012 | 70 | 102 |
65,685 | Propranolol | migraine prevention | "I've been suffering from prolonged, frequent, debilitating & painful migraines. Having to endure constant & intense pain affected my quality of life. I was given Proplanolol 40mg by my GP to try. Since then I never looked back. First, my migraines decreased in frequency (at first it felt strange not to be in pain - that's how used to I was to my migraines). Second, when migraine would start, Proplanolol would stop it from developing into an attack. So, for me, it works as a preventer and painkiller (since I started on Proplanolol, I haven't had any overthecounter painkillers). In terms of side effects, occasional diarrhea, which is a small price to pay for a sig reduction in the frequency and intensity of my migraines." | 10 | November 4, 2016 | 24 | 125 |
37,283 | Vyvanse | binge eating disorde | "I was put on Vyvanse after my doctor diagnosed me with binge-eating disorder. Before this drug I struggled for 6 years battling this eating disorder and gaining pounds along the way. Almost 2 years later and with the help of this medication I have lost over 100pounds. I feel great, this medication should be watched and used properly. My doctor was great about letting me know that it could make me stop eating all together." | 8 | February 24, 2016 | 52 | 75 |
212,710 | Phenergan | nausea/vomiting | "I have been using Phenergan to treat nausea for years. I have frequent and severe nausea associated with abdominal pain. It has been over three years and I am yet to get a diagnosis. I am grateful for this medicine. It is the only thing that stops the nausea. I would be crazy without this medicine! I was given Phenergan in the ER after I had a bad reaction to Zofran. It worked so well I asked the Doctor to send me home with a prescription for it. At my last ER visit they told me they were out of Phenergan and that it was in short supply. I was given Bentyl instead. That also gave me a bad reaction. I do without nausea medicine in the hospital if they do not have Phenergan." | 10 | March 30, 2012 | 29 | 134 |
184,670 | Aclidinium | copd | "It opens things up well but my case is advanced and it does not last more than 2 or 3 hours. My lung function is under 30% so YMMV. Also take Advair and albuterol. Good luck to all." | 8 | May 27, 2015 | 15 | 38 |
82,759 | Maxalt-MLT | migraine | "I started taking Maxalt after horrible experiences with Imitrex. I had almost all the same side effects: extreme nausea, dizziness, falling asleep, and a general out of it feeling the rest of the day. But the worst part is that it did absolutely nothing for my migraine. I am just glad that I had samples so I didn't get stuck paying for a prescription I would not use. " | 1 | November 8, 2011 | 7 | 69 |
194,785 | Levetiracetam | seizures | "Sometimes I feel drowsy, sometimes I feel dizzy, sometimes I don't. I am not sure if it is really part of the medication but I do know I don't seizure on it. Compared to the first type of medication I tried (it sent me loopy) this is a lot better, but it could also be better. -Over the years start to analyse how your head processes, how much do you remember and make sure you're not getting slowly cranky on it." | 8 | October 19, 2017 | 1 | 81 |
166,642 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "The second I got my period I knew I would write a review since they helped me so much! New relationship, got carried away and he orgasmed completely inside of me 3 days after my period(08/03). Knew I probably wasn't very fertile but sperm sticks around so I took Plan B 10 hours later(08/04). Had 4 days of fatigue after taking and then a week of back aches and cramping. I thought I'd get some spotting or bleeding in general but nothing happened, no breast pain. Thought something would happen after two weeks but nothing. Finally after a month I got my period!(08/28) so in retrospect I had a normal cycle with a lot more added anxiety. You will be ok!❤️" | 10 | August 28, 2016 | 11 | 121 |
222,356 | Diflunisal | rheumatoid arthritis | "This medicine helped my pain with my Juvenile Arthritis. I realised it helped right away but my 3rd day being on it I end up in the ER because I had large amount blood in my stool so parents rushed me to ER and I have been off the medicine for like 4 days. I'm in huge amount of pain again but the passing of blood has stopped.
If you do not have scary side effects due to this medicine I would recommend it because it did help me." | 5 | April 15, 2009 | 13 | 89 |
96,563 | Tindamax | trichomoniasis | "I was diagnosed with trichomoniasis and where it came from I'm unsure of. I took the 4 white pills as soon as I got them. I didn't experience any major side effects other than feeling flushed (body temperature was rising) and dehydration. I knew the increase in body temp was an indication the medication was at work. I have not yet had a follow up with obgyn but as soon as I do (couple days from now) I will repost my personal results and will be able to better rate this drug. As for my partner who also took Tindamax, said he felt extremely itchy all over his body and very nauseous and complained of a chemical odor whenever he would urinate. He has yet to go get a follow up with his doctor as well." | 7 | April 1, 2013 | 9 | 136 |
38,336 | Phenazopyridine | interstitial cystitis | "I had my first near "kill-me-now" flare this afternoon. Posted about it on facebook and someone recommended AZO. I drove to the pharmacy in excruciating pain; I couldn't walk in so I made them get it for me at the pickup window. Downed 2 pills in the parking lot and by the time I got home 5 minutes later, glorious relief. Why did my urologist not tell me about this when I called him today? " | 10 | August 3, 2015 | 14 | 76 |
171,300 | Wellbutrin | depression | "The first few days while taking Wellbutrin,which is not really recommended for anxiety but doc recommended giving it a try, were not too bad. Around week 2 I began to notice I was miserable, angry all the time, and just not feeling like myself! I am usually a happy person that laughs alot and enjoys making others laugh! Wellbutrin changed all that! I was now a bitter and angry person that found fault with everything! I wasn't sleeping well, had slight headaches everyday and my head felt cloudy and foggy all the time! I wasn't able to concentrate which made it difficult for me to function properly at work. I was no longer the happy,silly person I used to be! This drug totally changed my personality!" | 5 | November 11, 2017 | 8 | 126 |
205,464 | Pristiq | depression | "I suffered from depression caused by many different things. Before this medicine, I had hit the point where I was horrible. My marriage was about to end, it was so bad. The first day, I took one as soon as I picked it up. Within a few hours I was happier. I had more patience and that horrible ball of tension across my shoulders was gone for the first time in months. I was nauseated, and dizzy. I am now on day three, I notice I am handling stressful things better, and am in general happier. The dizziness has abated, diarrhea, and nausea are still there, and I am sweating way more. That is worth it though, to save my marriage, and feel this happy again." | 10 | September 11, 2013 | 79 | 126 |
21,416 | Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin | acne | "I've been using this product for about a week now and it's amazing. I cover my forehead and chin with a little of it before I go to bed and it seems to be working pretty well so far. I had about 5-8 pimples before I started using it, and now I have none! I recommend this product. I also use a coat of Differin before I put this on. It's made to reduce inflammation and the swelling of pimples." | 8 | August 23, 2010 | 17 | 80 |
72,701 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I started taking this birth control a little over two years ago based on the fact that I was moving in with my boyfriend and figured it was the smart thing to do. Now after a recent break up I'm starting to question if it's really worth it. I've always had irregular, lengthy, very painful periods and this pill drastically shortened my periods and regulated them my cramps have gotten worse if anything. My skin is clear but I had taken accutane at 17 so I should probably be thanking that hell of a pill for that. Those are probably my only pros. Cons include: weight gain, constant bloating, hair loss, migraines, breast sagging, zero sex drive, no energy, down mood. I think writing this answered my question, I'm stopping at the end of the month" | 3 | October 4, 2015 | 5 | 136 |
9,627 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I was on LoLo for almost 3 months to help with my endometriosis and monthly cramping.
It caused breast enlargement/tenderness, anxiety, mood swings, and spotting for 3-5 days every month with slight cramping in the middle of the pack.
Going on my 3rd month, I ended up having heavier bleeding and severe cramping that could not be tamed by NSAIDS. Convinced that these were just not the BC pills for me, I quit taking the pill after 3 days of bleeding, and then bled for an additional 5 days....9 days later I started bleeding again and didn't stop for 7 days. I am convinced that these pills just didn't have enough estrogen for my body type." | 1 | January 1, 2016 | 1 | 116 |
125,382 | Dulcolax | constipation | "This was the worst laxative I've ever taken. I don't have problems with bowel movement that often, but for the past few weeks I felt like there might be some constipation going on. I took 2 pills at 10am-ish and by 9pm cramps began happening. I first dismissed it as I often get random aches here and there and didn't thing about it that much. At the end of it I had to constantly stand up otherwise my stomach/bowels felt like they were digesting themselves. I, of course wasn't at home (how convenient) and I had to take a taxi home because I felt like I was genuinely dying. I'm writing this right after my experience and I'm tellig you, my stomach has DEFLATED and it's so flat that it's scary. I DO NOT recomend this drug to anyone, ever" | 1 | August 8, 2015 | 9 | 140 |
86,385 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "First let me say taking this was not bad as one would think in reading some of these other reviews. I mixed the medicine with iced tea and it didn't taste as bad as I expected. I then followed it up with two 16-oz cups of iced tea. Within a half hour I had to go to the bathroom and after a couple of hours I was able to sleep through the night. About 4 hours before the procedure I repeated drinking the medicine with iced tea and two cups of iced tea. Had to go to the bathroom a couple more times and then I was able to relax before heading off for the procedure.
I would use this prep in five years when I have my reunion with the doctor." | 10 | October 28, 2013 | 42 | 132 |
124,868 | Tri-Previfem | birth control | "I've taken this pill for two weeks now and I've had a constant migraine. I just had a baby three months ago so I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it or not. Also had very heavy bleeding for a week then it would stop and start again. Also I'm very moody and sad where I wasn't before I started taking this medicine. If I still have migraines at the end of this pack, I may switch." | 2 | February 6, 2014 | 7 | 80 |
119,556 | Testosterone | hypogonadism, male | "I am 44 years old and I suffer from low testosterone levels due to removal of an underscended testicle in 2009. I began with injectable testosterone in November 2010, but my doctor has switched me to Androgel which I apply to shoulders and stomach area as instructed. I have noticed a very positive change in my energy and also I do not have anymore hot flashes, mood swings, or tears like I had been experiencing due to levels dropping between scheduled injections. Androgel is one of the best medicines on the market and I would highly recommend that any men suffering from the effects of low testosterone talk to their doctor. If it works for you, it is well worth trying. You won't believe how your energy and stamina will increase." | 10 | September 16, 2011 | 50 | 131 |
106,938 | Implanon | birth control | "I give it a six because you don't have to worry about it and it's good for three years, quick and painless procedure, not getting pregnant, it's pretty beneficial for a person with a hectic lifestyle.
However, I instantly became depressed more than usual. I can tell I've lost some energy but nothing drastic. I haven't gained that much weight but I also haven't been on it more than a few months. I've also been constantly spotting which doesn't bother me that much because it doesn't get everywhere. I just coexist with the mild blood, I would probably recommend this to another female but just warn her about the crappy mood swings." | 6 | December 29, 2013 | 9 | 112 |
116,067 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "Absolutely works. I started this med on July 6, and as of today, July 24, I have lost 6.5 pounds, and I'm only taking 10 mg once a day. I am very pleased with Belviq." | 10 | July 25, 2015 | 34 | 35 |
33,074 | Seasonique | 2</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I started taking Seasonique a month ago. My doctor told me to take it on the first day of my period. I've been bleeding ever since, although it's not heavy, I still need to wear a pad everyday. I'm going to stop in the middle of the pack because I can't take this bleeding anymore. My sex drive is non existence right now. I took Seasonique last summer and absolutely loved it! Had no problem at all. " | 1 | August 15, 2010 | 2 | 78 |
44,313 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | ovarian cysts | "I had incredibly painful cramps and was told by both my ob/gyn and general doctor birth control could really help me, so I tried Ortho. My skin stayed just about the same (got some tiny under the skin bumps that didn't bother me) and I was a little tired. My first period on it was extremely heavy and painful, but the next one was lighter and easier to deal with. But I noticed about a month in, I sprouted hair all over my cheeks (which I've NEVER had before). My hormones were basically normal before, but this pill made them go completely haywire (hence the hair growth). But apparently this is a rare side effect. This pill seems to be one of the better ones for other people, but was not right for me. I will keep looking for my perfect birth control." | 4 | January 3, 2011 | 7 | 143 |
18,486 | Proctofoam | hemorrhoids | "It works amazingly at times and the effects are almost immediate - the swelling disappears and the deformed mass of swollen veins around the anus retracts. However majority of the times I have to sit for a while and apply external pressure for the swelling to subside. I also use a Lidocaine based Indian cream called Hadensa to soothe the exposed areas as I have Grade 4 hemorrhoids." | 8 | May 8, 2012 | 16 | 68 |
104,387 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I am on my third and last package of LoSeasonique; it has been rough. During the first pack, I started spotting daily in week 5. This progressed to a full fledged cycle by week 9 and lasted for three weeks, so my doctor instructed me to skip to the yellow pills and then begin a new pack. During the second pack around week 5 the spotting started again. During week 8, I passed out. In week 10, I began having extremely heavy bleeding that proved impossible to contain resulting in two terrible accidents. Thank God I was home both times. After getting the next prescription and reading the pamphlet again, I discovered all of these experiences are considered severe side effects of the pills. " | 2 | April 18, 2012 | 7 | 125 |
66,672 | Seroquel | bipolar disorde | "I've been taking 100mg for over a month and had quite the reverse of increased appetite or weight gain, although this could be due to the low dose. But also I feel my manic behaviour is not necessarily under full control whilst the tablet also makes it near impossible for me to get up before 7am on consecutive days. All in all though I do feel more balanced, productive and a better sense of self purpose and an ability to plan realistically on this drug. Although at this stage I am keeping a close eye on feelings of paranoia creeping in. It can be hard to tolerate the side effects of this drug though." | 7 | October 15, 2015 | 9 | 114 |
175,787 | Levaquin | pneumonia | "I had a high fever and was treated with Augmentin for a sinus infection but it turned into pneumonia. I was given Levaquin for 14 days 500 mg. It helped the pneumonia but it is hard on your stomach and I have now developed plantar fascitis." | 3 | February 11, 2014 | 35 | 46 |
39,148 | Contrave | weight loss | "I took Contrave for 5 weeks. I titrated up until on the "maintenance dose" 4/day. Weight loss started after 2 weeks. Appetite incredibly suppressed. Full after eating only a little bit. No interest in sweets. No interest in food. I lost 12 pounds -went from 220.8 to 208.8. I'm 5'6"", 53 yr old female. Drug was great UNTIL 6 days on the high dose. Severe headaches! Horrible tightening of throat. Jaw super tight. INCREDIBLY painful stomachaches. Holding my stomach all day long. The thought of eating anything made me sick. Spent 2 days obsessed about life after death. I stopped cold turkey, threw out almost full bottle. Side effects outweighed benefits. BE CAREFUL! Trying Belviq as it worked couple yrs ago. ," | 5 | May 11, 2017 | 7 | 122 |
56,434 | Humira | rheumatoid arthritis | "Been on this for almost 10 yrs. I now have frequent sinus headaches that are difficult to clear. Am fatigued but able to function well on this medicine, but now have stomach pain and also use methyprednisolone. Also vasculitis has appeared in ankle, and here to stay. I plan to stop and start Sulfalazine EC to take it's place as a DMARD, at least. An old case of psoriasis appeared after my 4th year but left entirely after 3 years. On my feet, and utterly painful." | 8 | January 17, 2014 | 45 | 86 |
21,627 | Vagifem | atrophic vaginitis | "At first the burning was intense ( from using the pills) it later decreased. After day 7 , I had the worst case of bacterial vaginosis. I have stopped using the 10 mcg inserts." | 5 | August 19, 2017 | 10 | 34 |
91,117 | Botox | migraine | "Took it for basilar type migraines triggered by fibromyalgia due to a car accident when I was 12.
Botox works too well in me. All the surrounding muscle of each trigger point injected locked up.
This works great in my mother who has a different type of migraine" | 1 | February 11, 2017 | 2 | 48 |
166,451 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I promised that I would give a review here if it works. So here I am. Condom broke during the time we were doing it, it was too thin for my bf I guess. The thing is i was ovulating that time. So I was really worried that id fall preggo, Took the pill after 10 hrs, felt too sensitive and bloated and I really thought it didnt work. But it came 5 days earlier. It doe make u feel paranoid though with its effects. Worry less for it delays ur period as well. Wheew! Thinking of having an IUD when bf comes back from vacation." | 9 | October 19, 2016 | 5 | 106 |
196,722 | Paroxetine | anxiety and stress | "Taken off Escitalopram 10mg which I was on for years and put onto Paroxetine 20mg for generalised anxiety and sleep disorder. Experienced terrible side effects- dizziness and almost fainting, headache, tingling extremeties, nausea, weight loss. I was feeling like a whole different person in general. But nothing was worse than the withdrawal effects. I basically felt like a walking dead person- all of the above plus severe flu-like symptoms- I literally couldn't leave bed for days. Took a couple of weeks to feel good again but had to start taking escitalopram again to get there." | 1 | July 30, 2017 | 4 | 95 |
216,328 | Sildenafil | erectile dysfunction | "Viagra works great. Take between 50 and 100MG depending on the night's activites. Most of the time I wake up the next morning with another stiff one. Two for the price of one. I'm 64 and the $50 price tag is too high anymore. Doc just prescribed the 20mg generics. I think taking 2 or 3 of them will work the same." | 9 | March 24, 2017 | 42 | 62 |
182,104 | Podofilox | condylomata acuminata | "I applied twice a day for 3 days and was very careful to ONLY apply to the wart tissue. I'm on my first "rest" day now. I have experienced little to no discomfort, only mild redness, swelling, and open wound where warts used to be. The open wound where the warts used to be isn't too painful. It hurts a bit to wipe. The wart tissue started turning white and falling off after the 2nd day. I was glad to see them go so quickly. As far as I can tell, the medicine burnt off all the warts in the first treatment cycle! I've used Aldara before and it took a while to see results. I highly recommend trying Podofilox. I am anxious to see if any warts come back. I'm crossing my fingers that they won't. This medicine worked quickly for me." | 10 | May 16, 2016 | 6 | 143 |
222,868 | Topamax | seizure prevention | "I liked Topamax because I never worried about having a seizure. I obtained complete control and the added benefit of helping the migraines, however the MD discontinued it after I had personality changes, severe weight loss and acidosis. " | 10 | October 2, 2012 | 33 | 39 |
118,761 | Zoloft | social anxiety disorde | "I have been on Zoloft for only a week and cannot believe how immediate the positive effects are. I had been taking Effexor for two years for low grade social anxiety. Whilst it was highly effective for the anxiety, I went from 120lbs to 150lbs in a very short time (very distressing as I am only 5'2'') and I completely withdrew socially. I also felt completely unhinged and even suicidal if I accidentally skipped a day. A week ago I switched to Zoloft (with only a day's gap in between my cessation of Effexor). Within an hour of taking it I felt better. I have felt like my old self again--exercising daily, dropping weight each day, feeling social--even a little sexy (!) and laughing more. Thank goodness I switched medicines." | 9 | August 23, 2012 | 107 | 130 |
169,326 | Diethylpropion | obesity | "Been on these pills for a month and lost 15 lbs so far. Tried so many pills to lose weight and nothing worked. Decided to go to a weight loss doctor and it was so worth it!" | 10 | April 5, 2014 | 41 | 37 |
130,094 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "My girlfriend took Take Action exactly 48 hours after unprotected sex. She would have most likely been pregnant if it were not for the pill. She was not on birth control. She had almost no side effects and her period seemed like it would never come. Finally her period came about a month after she took the pill. I believe that the pill reset her cycle, even though it says it will only delay it 1-2 weeks. The pill does work. (My girlfriend is 16, 125 lbs)." | 9 | November 17, 2014 | 12 | 87 |
220,102 | Amitriptyline | ibromyalgia | "After reading some of the reviews I just want to say that amitriptyline is not prescribed to help with the daily pain of fibromyalgia. It is used to help ease the other symptoms it can cause. If you are taking it in hopes that your daily aches and pains are going to go away then I suggest you see a different doctor and try something else. I take Savella also and that has helped me a great deal. But I am using amitriptyline because I suffer from tension headaches and migraines. Out of the month, I can go every day with a headache. I have not been on it long enough to give you a full review but since I have been on it I can say that I am sleeping much better and my headaches are getting better. I have been on it for a little more than a week." | 7 | September 29, 2015 | 25 | 151 |
127,950 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I was suspicious at first. But i decided to try it out.
Withen the first week I had lost 5 pounds and it give you a boost of energy like you wouldnt believe. hopefully this last for a while and body doesnt get used to it quick. kind of the nature of these things." | 10 | October 7, 2016 | 20 | 54 |
2,504 | Camrese | birth control | "I started with this pill to get off the shot but it is no better...I can't sleep at night I have the worst headaches my cycle is never predictable..I can see blood one day and nothing the next I can have sex one day and still bleed & that's so embarrassing & disgusting I hate this pill it was the worst choice ever" | 1 | March 1, 2016 | 6 | 63 |
146,851 | Alprazolam | panic disorde | "I don't think I could function without this medication. I only take it when I have a panic attack or when I having a lot of anxiety. It works great for me." | 10 | January 12, 2017 | 13 | 32 |
125,108 | Dulcolax | constipation | "It didn't give me a bad experience I took one pill and another in 12 hours. I just wish it was a little stronger I did feel slight nausea but nothing too bad. I still ate on it but did stay home all day because I mean it's a laxative come on" | 9 | February 20, 2017 | 2 | 52 |
72,346 | Tramadol | pain | "I have osteoarthritis. As I live in England, my treatment, thankfully, is free at the point of service. Otherwise I now could not possibly afford treatment, and without both Tramadol and co-dydromol the pain is intolerable.
Even both together do not wholly alleviate the pain and I do find that after a few weeks I my body becomes 'over-tolerant' of these medicines and the pain again increases.
When this occurs, I either cut down from full dose or try and stop for a few days, and this seems to help these 'analgesics' to work fully again when I increase to full dose again. However, the pain in the interim is so unbearable I can do little physically, and stairs are almost completely unmanageable." | 8 | January 22, 2012 | 9 | 123 |
129,721 | Levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I am 51 and still have excessive bleeding during my period. I had Mirena inserted on the second day of my period. Had period for three more days then I stopped for six days. Then I started my petiod back up bleeding continually and I'm on my 28th day now. Insertion was a breeze I had given birth to two children vaginaly. Only took Tylenol and had no cramping. My Gyno wants me to give it at least four months before I make a decision. Just hoping that menopause will come soon and this will be a mute point. My face has not broken out I have not had Moodswings and have not noticed any weight gain. After reading most of these reviews it is fair to say we are all reacting differently. My bleeding is still not as heavy as it was before." | 5 | June 8, 2015 | 10 | 144 |
178,285 | Duloxetine | hot flashes | "I was prescribed Cymbalta for fibromyalgia. Not only did it not work for the fibromyalgia, but it restarted the hot flashes that had been under control! In doing research on fibromyalgia, I discovered that this drug has been reported to worsen hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms in women with fibromyalgia. If it works for you, many blessings!" | 1 | March 11, 2010 | 38 | 58 |
88,124 | Clindamycin | bacterial vaginitis | "I read so many scary reviews that I was quite hesitant to take clindamycin. But, it really seemed to work with no strange side effects other than more bowel motions (but that may have also been from increasing my probiotics).
Main point is: It worked for me, minimal side effects. I wish you the best of luck." | 8 | February 12, 2013 | 52 | 57 |
228,188 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I went on Implanon after being on birth control pills for 4 1/2 years. The first two months were horrible for me - I had a really heavy period for 1 1/2 weeks (normally, my periods are light and 3-4 days). I was moody and I gained about 4 pounds even though I did not change my eating habits. I got a second period about two months after I had it put it, which was a little heavier than normal but only lasted 5 days. Since then, all side effects have disappeared, I lost the 4 pounds I gained (without changing my eating havits) and I'm completely satisfied with my Implanon implant. I have not had my period since the one I had two months after insertion, which is a bonus. I have had the implant in for about six months." | 9 | October 23, 2009 | 7 | 141 |
199,000 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I started depo last month of this year the first month was cool but this month got my period not to heavy but been bleeding for almost 2 weeks now don't think I'll get the second shot from what I'm seeing with the reviews thinking of the pill even though it's to late for me now" | 1 | April 20, 2016 | 6 | 56 |
48,054 | Cariprazine | bipolar disorde | "After reading the previous reviews I wasn't expecting much. Boy was I wrong! This has been the best three months that I have had in sixteen years. I'm alert, full of energy, strong enough to carry daily activities. I can play with my eight grandchildren, participate in spiritual activities, etc. I feel like someone has turned on a switch to my life. Best of all my insurance covered it. No need for naps any more." | 9 | August 5, 2016 | 25 | 75 |
26,506 | Sprintec | birth control | "I will preface this by saying that I haven't been on any form of hormonal birth control in over ten years. I am 40 years old and started taking this pill for perimenopausal symptoms. I wasn't able to track my cycle anymore. That being said, I really wanted to like this pill. My insurance covers it. It provided relief from the symptoms I had been having and I felt more level. However, the side effects were just as bad. I had breakthrough bleeding every day after the first week. From day one, my breasts were incredibly sore and grew in size (not a bonus for me). I was dry heaving in the middle of the night. The constipation and bloating aren't fun either. Called my doc after 2 weeks. I need lower estrogen and will start the Nuvaring today." | 5 | December 22, 2013 | 10 | 139 |
37,611 | Vyvanse | adhd | "I'm 48 years old and have three children. Two of which have ADHD. My son is 15 and started on 40mg of Vyvanse in January. The results have been amazing. He used to struggle to get D's and he was always getting in trouble at school for doing dumb impulsive things. His grades started coming up immediately and we never hear from the school about discipline problems. He's making A's and B's after 4 months. He's no longer forgetful and scatterbrained like before. He is as impressed as anyone with the results and wouldn't think of going a day without it." | 9 | April 21, 2010 | 17 | 101 |
118,689 | Taclonex | psoriasis | "My scalp psoriasis began about 5 years, about the same time I was put on high blood pressure medication. I'm not sure if there is any connection. I have tried all kinds of medicines as well as laser therapy with no success. Recently, I went to a new dermatologist who prescribed Taclonex with great success. However, if I stop using it for more than 3 days, the psoriasis starts up again. One of my complaints is I have a hard time washing it out of my hair. The day after I use the medicine, I wash my hair at least 4 x) and it still is greasy." | 8 | April 22, 2013 | 17 | 107 |
206,066 | Pristiq | narcolepsy | "On Pristiq since it became available switching from Effexor XR to Pristiq. Less sexual side effects so far than any other SSRI or SNRI I have tried. Still controlling my cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and REM-related phenomena of narcolepsy. So far so good and no complaints or problems." | 9 | July 15, 2008 | 47 | 47 |
199,945 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I was a smoker for forty years. At the age of 60 I made a second attempt with Chantix, only this time I was going to stay on it longer then prescribed. There were no side effect. Without a thought I started smoking less until my two pack a day habit was nearly non existent. Chantix cured 90% of my addiction. The last 10% had to be my choice and that was 3 years ago. I'm happy to be alive and smoke free." | 9 | February 10, 2016 | 29 | 83 |
200,523 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "Chantix is an amazing medicine for smoking cessation. It completely robs you of any pleasant sensations you got from smoking. That said, I have experienced a lot of the side effects including severe nausea, headaches, extremely vivid but good dreams (when have you ever been able to feel the texture of something in a dream?). I have been using Chantix for 6 weeks, smoke free for 4. Never going back to cigarettes." | 9 | December 2, 2011 | 4 | 72 |
109,901 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had my implant almost 3 years now. I was on the pill consistently I got pregnant and didn't know it. I lost the baby so this was my alternative to use since pills failed me twice. My periods have been irregular and lasting longer every other month. I've gained some weight with it but I'll choose this again just I don't have to bear losing another baby while on the pill and using protection." | 9 | June 10, 2016 | 0 | 75 |
147,193 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "I should start by letting you know that I was an addict of medicines (and having been through treatment, now enjoy 2 years and 9 months of sobriety) but I am also a sufferer of a wretched case of anxiety complete with full blown crippling panic attacks. Which I have suffered from for many years, but upon completing treatment for my recreational use and now being honest with doctors it was very difficult for that reason to get one to prescribe something that would help my condition. When I found one that would I would have to have my wife allocate the Xanax out to me but I will say it has helped and worked wonders. IN MODERATION!!" | 8 | March 17, 2014 | 85 | 118 |
65,930 | Propranolol | mance anxiety | "When I started researching for stage fright medication, I was brought into this website & based on all the wonderful experiences shared here, I knew this was it! Last week I had to attend a conference as a panelist for 2 full days with a lot of discussions on stage. Based on the comments here, I popped a 40mg pill 1 hour before the start of the conference after breakfast. I was very calm on stage, spoke in length & was a hit with the crowd. I popped another 40mg in the afternoon after lunch & that kept me going good for the whole day. It is definitely not for those who are introverts & want it to work like alchohol! It is for those who have done their preparations but fail to deliver coz of their body letting them down at the crucial time!" | 10 | April 3, 2016 | 38 | 145 |
32,708 | Budesonide / formoterol | moterol) | "Symbicort helped breath easier in the beginning. After a few weeks it actually made it worse and on top of it gave me terrible dibilitating back pain and hoarse throat. Side effects are not worth it! I would not recommend." | 3 | June 25, 2015 | 32 | 40 |
99,855 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "This was my second colonoscopy and my doctor has switched to Suprep. The first dose I took worked like a charm although I was very nauseous from it. Started working about an hour after I took it. By the time the second dose was due I was totally nauseous but I drank it anyway and 30 minutes later threw it all up. It tastes horrible! Thank goodness I was cleaned out enough to do the colonoscopy because I would not have done it again. They did find 3 small polyps so I am glad I went through with it. There just has to be a better way. Next time if it is between this and Gatorade I would probably still go with the Suprep and see if there isn't something I could take for the nausea." | 7 | March 24, 2016 | 12 | 136 |
177,537 | Duloxetine | peripheral neuropathy | "My right arm & hand were in horrific pain, nothing gave me relief. I suffered for 3 weeks and lost a lot of sleep while waiting to see a neurologist. Doctor prescribed Cymbalta for peripheral neuropathy and within days the pain began to subside, after 2 weeks I'm just about pain free. It was making me feel groggy at work so I just altered the time I take it, from morning to evening and it worked out well." | 10 | December 21, 2015 | 11 | 78 |
190,250 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | birth control | "I used to have acne simplex and a not so regular period, it would be monthly but it would be way outta whack. I'd start on the first and then I'd start again on the 18th of next month. My doctor recommend me this pill and I was worried about weight gain but I have actually felt like I've lost a little bit of weight within a month of taking it DAILY AT THE SAME TIME EVERYDAY. I feel slimmer and my face is clearing up! The only down side to it is I have brown spotting, but it's nothing that would cause concern as I was told it was a regular side effect of being on BC.
I'd like to point out I take my BC at 8pm, I'm not sure if taking it in the morning or at night makes a difference for weight gain/weight loss, but I have heard the argument." | 8 | December 6, 2015 | 2 | 154 |
205,365 | Pristiq | depression | "I used to experience severe panic attacks every single day until I decided to see a doctor. Have not had a single attack since I started on pristiq. Best antidepressant I have ever taken." | 10 | November 7, 2015 | 48 | 34 |
35,357 | Levofloxacin | sinusitis | "I took Levaquin for a sinus infection. It cleared the infection but had terrible side effects. My heart was racing, pulse was like I had ran a marathon. It shot my potassium levels off the charts (had to take medication to flush my system of that)." | 5 | August 28, 2009 | 18 | 46 |
1,565 | Daliresp | copd, maintenance | "My wife has been taking this medicine for 2 weeks for C.O.P.D. maintenance. It worked great for the C.O.P.D.; she use to cough constantly and had a hard time breathing, even while on prednisone. However within 2 hours of taking the Daliresp, she stopped coughing & began breathing well. However, she developed diarea , then after coming off the prednisone got severe back pain, and was not able to sleep. It seems to help the C.O.P.D. very well but the side effects may not be worth the breathing relief." | 9 | October 25, 2013 | 52 | 89 |
149,621 | Mirena | birth control | "Personally, I feel that the insertion is more about the anticipation. It definitely hurts, but it's really really not that bad..it is over so quick! I've had it for a month now and have had a period for the last 2.5 weeks (it started out as spotting first). Cramps almost every day, but they are going away. I am confident this will pass. I will say I was really moody the first week (not sure if that was from feeling achy/anxious about it). No weight gain. No skin changes. Still have my sex drive. No pain during sex. Overall really happy (I haven't had kids!)." | 9 | December 3, 2012 | 13 | 105 |
73,326 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I bought this 2-3 months before I got married and had very little side effects. I have been married 2.5 years and I haven't gotten pregnant yet. I think the only annoyance is that my period comes every other month and that I get some spotting off and on throughout the month. My periods are shorter and there is less bleeding, which is a nice thing. I haven't taken any other birth control, but I'm thinking of switching to a cervical cap a year before we want to have kids (so I can get my hormones regulating correctly again)." | 10 | March 14, 2014 | 9 | 99 |
36,025 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "My partner is on Suboxone. She was on heroin for ten years on and of with this tablet, her life has changed and she is slowly taking the tablet less and less (very important). When she just stopped abruptly last time, she had a relapse but is fine now." | 10 | December 3, 2010 | 8 | 49 |
206,091 | Parlodel | hyperprolactinemia | "After three months on Parlodel my doctor took me off. Experienced very little symptoms now and Prolactin levels are normal. My cycle returned to 28 days for the first time in years. Hopefully things will get better." | 9 | March 27, 2012 | 26 | 37 |
68,910 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I got the depo shot after having a very painful period, and it seemed to work great, but only for one week after the shot. After the one week of no bleeding, I began to bleed straight everyday (some days heavier than others). When I told my Dr.'s (several specialists) they told me it was just spotting and when I get the 2nd shot things would get better, but I wouldn't call filling up a regular tampon on every hour spotting. I wish I told my Dr. The real amount of blood is was losing, because I would have never got the second shot. It has now been six months of bleeding for me. My second depo shot reached it full experation over a month ago, and it doesn't seem like the bleeding has lightened up at all. Depo has been the worst experience." | 1 | July 2, 2016 | 12 | 144 |
7,107 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "This is a miracle product. I used to sweat through everything, work shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, you name it. I would have to take breaks throughout my day to dry my pits! I heard Drysol was good and it didn't disappoint. I can now wear whatever I want whenever I want with only one application per week. Furthermore it doesn't really itch or burn unless you massively over apply it. If you sweat a lot just get it dealt with with this." | 10 | February 6, 2013 | 6 | 81 |
174,984 | Fingolimod | multiple sclerosis | "I have been on Gilenya for 5 weeks with minimal side effects. Had some nausea the first 5 days and took meclizine over the counter and it quickly resolved. Due to the MS I was dizzy and felt like I was pitching forward when driving and going down steps. I am not nearly as dizzy and the feeling of falling forward is much less. I hated the Copaxone injections which began making dents in my thighs not to mention the pain, itching and swelling at the injection site." | 9 | April 13, 2012 | 71 | 88 |
50,049 | Gabapentin | alcohol withdrawal | "I have been an alcoholic for years. Decided to quit. I was prescribed Gabapentin 300mg x 3 times a day, with the ability to up the dosage. Gabapentin is metabolized through the Kidneys not the Liver. Yay! It's only been 10 days but I'm drink and craving free!! I get a little anxious at night but otherwise a happy camper so far! Good luck!!" | 9 | July 29, 2015 | 84 | 64 |
215,930 | Copper | birth control | "I got paragard in January of 2016. I was attracted to the thought of being hormone-free and it sounded more natural to me. I had been on birth control for about 6 years so I was really excited about just being back on my own. I thought I might be able to even lose a few pounds since it is hormone free. Also, not having to worry about pregnancy or forgetting to take a pill was very attractive.
After only two months, I've decided to get my paragard removed due to the following reasons:
Extremely heavy periods...I mean buying the "ultra" size tampon and having to change it every 2-3 hours, bleeding on the sheets overnight, taking a bath and standing up and literally seeing the blood just dripping into the tub...like hemorraging almost." | 4 | March 10, 2016 | 19 | 134 |
86,868 | Latuda | bipolar disorde | "I used Latuda for bipolar 2 depression for over a week. It was very expensive! I could feel a slight difference, more positive mood after a week, but nausea even after taking pill after a full large meal. The reason I stopped taking it was because two hours after taking the pill, I would fall asleep. Not just be tired but actually fall asleep at work. The naps I would take after taking the pill when at home were not fully rested, I would get chills, had to have layers of blankets for 3-4 hours. Then once I woke up I would feel fine but it would have ruined my sleep pattern for the night ahead. I think it will work well for someone who does wont experience those side effects. I would give it a try. Stay positive!" | 3 | May 7, 2017 | 19 | 139 |
165,383 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I just got my Skyla inserted a few hours ago. It was quick, less than five minutes. I've never had a child before, but I was on my period. I did not experience any pain. The cramps people talk about is just your body's reaction to your uterus being poked. It's weird and a little uncomfortable, but only for a minute. I took pain medicine beforehand, and have not had any cramping. Overall it was quick, and painless. Don't let any horror stories stop you from trying it out, you can always tell your doctor to stop if you feel pain. Everyone's body is different." | 10 | June 20, 2017 | 6 | 105 |
18,689 | Cabergoline | hyperprolactinemia | "I've been taking it for about two weeks now because I have a prolactinoma and so far the side effects have been fatigue, extreme headache and my ears pop a lot as if I'm on an airplane, flu like symptoms stuff nose drowsy dizzy but it's not that bad. Also, really bad stomach pain so I usually take it before I sleep." | 9 | December 23, 2015 | 13 | 62 |
160,979 | Risperidone | schizoaffective disorde | "My experience with this med so far has been good, 2 weeks on 2mg. My anxiety is already way down, and the vivid, intrusive thoughts are not quite as bad. My sleep is also much better. It makes me very relaxed and drowsy about an hour after I take it, and I wake up a bit groggy, but coffee gets me going. No problems with sex which is good. I have also experienced a loss of appetite and have lost some weight (I am overweight so this is good). So yeah, losing weight, still have libido and much better sleep. Wish it could go just as well for everyone. Only side effect is a stuffy nose for a few hours after I take it, but I can handle that. First few days were a bit scary as I felt like I had been given a tranquilizer dart lol." | 9 | April 16, 2016 | 10 | 148 |
186,368 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "This medicine is amazing. It gave me my life back. Until I started taking Pristiq I was on numerous different medications, none of which worked and the last one I took Remeron made me feel extremely suicidal. I have found that I have no side effects with Pristiq and I am so thankful to have found this medicine." | 10 | November 22, 2011 | 13 | 58 |
116,320 | Adalimumab | rheumatoid arthritis | "Not completely pain free and stiff joint free. But the fatigue is awful. 5 inj so far, can sleep all day if my family didn't need me. Very lethargic and drained." | 5 | January 21, 2015 | 61 | 31 |
87,105 | Latuda | bipolar disorde | "Just started on this medication for bipolar II disorder and I also have borderline personality disorder according to the psychiatrists. I switched from abilify because I had a recent suicide attempt while on it. After starting latuda, I have not experienced any lows but it is hard to tell if it is the medication or the nature of my mood swings. Haven't felt hypomanic in quite a while however. Just note, it is important to take this med with at least 350 calories of food because that will allow the drug levels to reach an optimal concentration in your body, otherwise the drug is not doing too much. I am a pharmacist so I know quite a bit about drugs." | 7 | September 13, 2016 | 48 | 120 |
132,226 | Ativan | status epilepticus | "This med works well for calming my head after a seizure(s). I have partial seizures. Started using it 2 years ago, 'as needed' Recently I'm attempting to discontinue any use of this medicine. My dosage is only 0.5 sublingual. The withdrawal symptoms are absolutely brutal. It's a low dose. I'm not sure if my sensitivity to medication and time taken affects the detox. I didn't expect the nightmares, nausea, exhaustion, fuzzy head. I am glad this med helped when needed, but can say, I'll never return to using it." | 5 | March 7, 2017 | 8 | 89 |
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