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86,735
Amlodipine / benazepril
high blood pressure
"I have been on Lotrel for 3 weeks and I'm having several side effects. I'm very lethargic, no energy (no energy to exercise), I even fall asleep an hour after taking the medicine, depressed, my head tingles, my fasting glucose has risen at least 10 points and the worst is I have gained 15 pounds! I had lost 30lbs and maintained since August. It was difficult and the weight loss was slow. My eating hasn't increased. My husband agrees. Morbid obesity can raise your blood pressure. This medicine is pulling my blood pressure down but the side effects are essentially making things worse. This medication isn't a good fit for me."
6
November 25, 2012
74
111
17,640
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
birth control
"I have tried several different BC from combination, mini pill, extended and now NR. I absolutely hate it. At first it was awesome...no daily pill to remember! As time went on I became very moody. I have absolutely no sex drive. I have also gained some weight. This is my last month on NR. I will either change back to the mini pill or go on Skyla."
1
February 11, 2016
2
67
87,678
Naproxen
back pain
"I strained my back while lifting. The pain was very bad, I couldn't walk or get out of bed. Took naproxen and within hour I could walk and move again. But I wouldn't say the pain was completely gone. There was still soreness but this medicine made the pain at least bearable."
8
August 21, 2011
21
52
143,714
Etonogestrel
birth control
"About 6 months in I began getting a little moody, but didn't think much of it. My periods have begun to get really heavy and I never know when they are going to stop or start. Sometimes it will last 4 or 5 days and sometimes I'll have my period for a month straight. My mood swings are absolutely terrible lately and I've had some depression (I'm generally a very happy person). I have headaches regularly and have pregnancy symptoms all the time, such as sore breasts, spotting, bloating, and nausea. My boyfriend and I have barely been able to have sex because of the almost constant period, so no wonder you don't get pregnant! And my sex drive is much lower after getting it inserted."
1
November 16, 2016
4
126
205,884
Pristiq
depression
"As one of the reviewers who posted feeling "different" on day 1 or 2 on Pristiq, I am now on it for 10 days and I have been very tired up until today. From day 2-8, I slept a good 12 hours daily which is hard to do with kids lol! But today I woke up feeling good and immediately made beds, put on coffee and whipped up a great breakfast. This may not seem like "a big deal" but for me, who was lying in bed crying for 8 or so weeks, it's a huge change and I hope it continues. I have been waking up frequently at night but it's not that bad as I can fall back to sleep easily. As I said in another post, I was on another antidepressant for almost a year and it was horrible. The hardest part was saying yes to the help offered. Good luck to all."
8
November 27, 2009
73
156
157,667
Accutane
acne
"I am 17 and I have had pretty moderate acne since I could remember, and pretty severe acne on my back for last four or five years. I asked my dermatologist to start me on accutane as I've had two friends who sware by it. The first month I was on 40mg Claravis, my side effects were dry lips, skin, and scalp, nose bleeds out the wazoo, and weird rashes around my elbows and hands. But the results were incredible. All of my back acne was gone within the first week. The blackheads on my chin vanished. Although it made my face breakout slightly worse, I was warned that would happen. I am now on month two 60mg Myorisan and the side effects are slightly worse this month. also, it is a bit pricey. But still, very happy with this medication."
10
June 22, 2016
15
141
135,934
Percocet
pain
"I was having terrible back pain from my degenerative disc disease. I started off taking tramadol(ultram), then they switched me to Percocet. That changed my life. After taking it for a few months I could drive again. Now I can go where I want with little or no pain. I still have pain when shopping, which I hate anyway."
10
March 23, 2009
66
59
131,024
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I had my Mirena put in yesterday and it made me almost scream during the procedure. I have never had kids so I assume that is why it hurt. Since then I have only had cramping and have been taking it easy. If I could do it again I would have asked to be numbed. I haven't really had any side effects besides nausea and slight bleeding. But for the most part my period stopped on the second day. I am hoping that I will be fine without the weight gain and acne."
6
March 9, 2010
7
93
119,554
Testosterone
hypogonadism, male
"I felt the effects of Axiron in the first three days. Changes are pretty quick and satisfying! The application isn't too messy if you go slow, and it dries very quickly, especially if you put it on before getting dressed all the way. It smells a little like hand sanitizer, and it has a texture like it too. Overall, it's fantastic! I am, unfortunately, part of that group of 3% of guys who experienced vomiting. It was encouraged by a night of mild drinking. After symptoms abated, I continued with Axiron, and have had no problems since. I love it!"
8
September 20, 2011
49
100
9,611
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"So far so good! Was on depo but it made my anxiety worse and I gained a lot of weight.. Been on lolo for a month now and no bad side effects except a little irregular spotting! Love it"
9
February 18, 2016
2
39
34,405
Bystolic
high blood pressure
"I recently began taking Bystolic. Other then cervical facet injections, it's the only variation as far as medicines go. It lowered by hypertension in a day which was off the charts! I get episodes of nausea that are short-lived without warning. But here's my main issue, of which is somewhat bothersome. My libido has increased SEVERELY! I'm a married 38/F and typically it's an occasional thing that would happen when intended. It is a drastic change! I am curious if anyone else has had this issue or has any idea why this is happening to me? Thanks!"
10
September 8, 2010
28
97
120,644
Dicyclomine
irritable bowel syndrome
"I have know been on Dicyclomine (Bentyl) for 3 weeks now and it has its pros and cons. It definitely takes my stomach pains away, even without my pain medication if I don't have them on me. And most of the time it gives me a relaxing feeling as well. But the only down side is the couple side effects is sometimes it will make my nausea worse, so at times I will have to double up on my nausea medication and there has been a couple times were it made my anxiety worse. But I'm hoping these symptoms will fully go away the more my body gets used to it. I was on Librax but the stomach medication in Librax didn't work for me, just the anxiety part of the medication in librax helped, so there was no point in taking it. Thanks Bentyl!"
9
December 8, 2015
15
145
114,885
Diazepam
muscle spasm
"My new GP has been recommending Valium for over a year for chronic mid-back/facet joint paint and intermittent neck pain (bad disks from C3-C5) and sciatica/torn labrum at right hip, but I resisted her recommendation. The chronic back pain flares every night, and often wakes me up and forces me out of bed. It takes several hours for the pain to recede every morning, which is demoralizing. Three nights ago I started taking 5 mg of valium at bedtime, and each morning I've awakened with less and less pain so that I'm hardly taking any pain medication during the day. Fingers crossed that I can continue to take this dose at bedtime - the other testimonials on this website are giving me hope that this might be the case!! Hallelujah!"
9
April 4, 2017
52
130
94,019
Trintellix
major depressive disorde
"I've been on trintellix now for over a month. I've been on many meds for depression and anxiety. This one seems to work quite a bit on depression, but not anxiety. I had a bit of nausea in the beginning, but started taking the pill before bed and that seemed to work for me. I did have some constipation issues that were actually quite painful, but it only last a few days. Overall this medication does work faster than most I've been on. I just wish it worked for my anxiety as well."
8
October 30, 2016
40
93
32,863
Prinivil
high blood pressure
"Blood Pressure went down dramatically, my diastolic went from in the mid 90's to now mid - upper 70's. Systolic went from the mid - upper 130's to now upper teens to lower 120's. "
9
May 31, 2008
122
35
108,167
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
birth control
"I started Xulane after Implanon and the NuvaRing. I had severe weight gain and depression on implanon and some moodiness and breakthrough bleeding on NuvaRing. I've been on Xulane for one month so far and I absolutely love it! I alternate from my abdomen to my butt every month and it doesn't even budge or begin to peel off - it sticks! The only bothersome thing about it is a began to break out a little more - i've always had acne problems but these have been more cystic acne than usual. It seems to be calming down though. Also, I get a lot of fuzz stuck the the adhesive on the patch itself, so I just pick it off if it gets to be noticeable. Best of all - my period pain has been non-existent and my periods very light."
9
July 6, 2015
4
141
201,152
Zoloft
depression
"I started this antidepressant today I was on it before and couldnt tell a difference in anything now I feel numbed and negative thoughts that keep returning thoughts of giving up and isolation and failure and anger rage paranoia are stronger than ever before I was told it takes two to six weeks to feel full affect I will stop this medication I feel 10x worse thanks but no thanks"
2
October 1, 2016
23
70
132,547
Doxepin
urticaria
"Doxepin is a godsend for hives. But I have found several drawbacks for it. First, drowsiness. You need to take it before you go to bed. Probably even just slightly after dinner. Even then you will find yourself sluggish in the morning. Second, since it is an anti depressant, I tend to develop an I don't care attitude with it. My personality is to be that way normally and this exacerbates it. It isn't necessarily bad just something to be aware of. Finally, I find it inhibits weight loss. It doesn't necessarily cause weight gain, but, it causes me to sweat less when exercising. When I get off it I tend to lose weight pretty rapidly. But all the side effects are worth it to be hive free."
10
January 24, 2016
25
128
183,569
Cymbalta
anxiety
"I am taking 60 mg of Cymbalta for anxiety and depression. Previously I had been on Lexapro (which gave me nightmares) and Paxil, which worked for a time but sent me into a relapse when I was weaned off of it. I have noticed a few side effects - the most predominant one is that it makes me very tired. I don't have much of an appetite, but when I do, I crave sweets and have put on a few pounds as a result. Very little sex drive, though it was low to begin with. Although the medication has helped to keep my anxiety at a manageable level, my general mood has been very blank - I feel very little in the way of happiness or sadness. My doctor has suggested either switching to a higher dose (120 mg) of Cymbalta, or changing to Zoloft or Paxil."
4
April 28, 2011
12
147
218,442
Amoxicillin / clavulanate
bacterial infection
"I was prescribed Amoxicillin for a tooth abscess/infection. The medicine worked great and cleared it up. Side effects: Slight Yeast infection (quickly warded off by eating plenty of plain greek probiotic yogurt). Also, my stomach was fine throughout the whole course, but once I finished the medication (6 days later) I have come down with nausea and diarrhea and dizziness that lasted for 3 days. It still beats a toothache. "
8
October 31, 2011
42
71
111,138
Verapamil
cluster headaches
"Calan SR worked miracles for me. It doesn't stop the headaches; over a short period of time the drug builds up in your system and then you can feel an attack coming on (the eye starting to droop and some nasal congestion), then, viola, the headache is aborted!"
10
September 11, 2009
27
48
41,432
Acetaminophen / oxycodone
pain
"I'm 30 years old and I have 3 degenerated discs in my spine and a pinched sciatic nerve. Until I found percocet my life was horrible. I couldn't even sleep it hurt so bad. Now I can live my life again."
9
October 24, 2008
136
41
67,368
Provera
abnormal uterine bleeding
"After giving birth to my son in 2003, I refused to take any kind of birth control pill/shots. I've had irregular periods for years until last year when I started bleeding heavily, soaking up my pads within an hour up to the point that blood came rushing down my legs. I was afraid that maybe I had tumors or fibroids and maybe I needed surgery. Doctor gave me an ultrasound and found nothing wrong with my uterus. He gave me Provera 10 mg, once a day for 14 days. Took it for 2 months and had an absence of period for about 6 months. Had regular periods for 5 months and started again so I saw another doctor last month and told me to take provera again. I'm just waiting for my period to be over that way I can be comfortable again."
7
September 15, 2016
13
143
213,105
Phenelzine
depression
"I suffered with extremely severe social anxiety for 16 years (early teens - 30). I had experienced episodes of fear that were so bad that I would feel a strong urge (if not need) to "escape" from the situation (turning my head the other way, or making a hurried exit, cutting the conversation off, having to turn around and walk out of an office doorway that I had just started to walk into). Nardil turned my life around, I was like a new person: talkative, extroverted, able to feel at-ease and laugh, make jokes, fully calm and relaxed, AND happy! I was finally the person I was always meant to be. I can say it truly saved my life. Side-effects DO lessen and even disappear, so be patient. I take 75mg/day, have not needed to increase in 6 years!"
10
January 22, 2012
88
139
178,955
Victoza
diabetes, type 2
"I've been on Victoza for 2 months. After 2 weeks on 0.06 I lost 7 lbs. My a1c before Victoza was good, just very slightly above normal (pre-diabetic range). I had been controlling my type 2 with low carb diet and 500mg metformin twice daily. But morning blood sugars were always 90's to low 100's, until Victoza. Then morning tests came back in the 80's.. woo hooo! After another 2 weeks the effects of the lowest dose seem to wear off and my appetite came back and my fasting sugar went up a little bit, so I thought it's time to up my dose. I did and my appetite went away but I felt so tired and drained. Also, I experience tingling in my left foot, kind of like it's asleep but lighter. So I stopped taking it completely."
7
October 27, 2010
14
139
6,699
Paxil CR
generalized anxiety disorde
"I was prescribed Paxil CR 12.5 for GAD which was mostly situational. I cannot tell you how awful of an experience it was for me. My anxiety went through the roof to the point I didn't want to leave home which is not like me at all. I became very depressed which I wasn't to start out with. Crying uncontrollably. Pacing and restless, could NOT sit still. Went from 140 pounds to 124 in 3 weeks. No appetite, intrusive/racing/all negative thoughts, couldn't sleep for more than an hour or two at a time, paranoid, confused, no concentration, no motivation, sweating, constant diarrhea, jaw clenching, stomach pains, body aches, dry mouth, yawning and dizziness. After 25 days on this med my doctor pulled the plug because I was better before it."
1
August 31, 2016
4
130
97,007
Ambien
insomnia
"I went from working nights (3:30pm-12:00am) to working 7am-3:30. I would keep thinking all night and I couldn't shut my brain off. I have always had problems with insomnia, so much so that some times I would stay up for days at a time. I was prescribed Ambien by my doctor and I started taking it at night. It worked. The first time I took it I started hallucinating. I saw two of everything and I couldn't hold my head up. I woke up and felt fine. So I kept taking it. Slowly I started getting very sad as I woke up. I thought about doing terrible things to myself. After being awake for a couple hours I was fine. This drug made me very depressed. I never abused this medication. I was very careful. Effects are different for everyone."
6
March 26, 2015
31
140
133,120
Tri-Sprintec
acne
"I am almost through with my second month pills and I have to say that my acne has gotten worse. I normally have fairly clear skin with occasional small breakouts, but since the birth control my acne has gotten much more common and more large and painful as well. I'm hoping that my body is still getting use to the hormones and will soon get back to normal. Also, my appetite has become a constant issue. My weight has stayed the same so far, but I am eating much more than I used to. Hoping that this is all just adjustments that will get better with time!"
4
November 5, 2013
27
107
102,242
Carbidopa / entacapone / levodopa
parkinson's disease
"I was on Stalevo for a while but had to stop it because it was making me look like I was on meth. I could not control my movements. Uncontrollable movements. "
5
September 2, 2014
1
32
219,242
Ortho Cyclen
birth control
"I have been on Ortho Cyclen for a few months and my periods have finally regulated. The only difference in my body image is that I have gained a cup size and my butt has gotten bigger, but my weight is the same so I have no problem with that!"
8
June 21, 2013
38
50
142,402
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I got my IUD in on 9/30/17 it was the worst pain I’ve ever felt. However, I am 18 with no kids. After my doctor inserted it I cramped for for maybe 5 minutes while they took the nexplanon bar out if my arm. No cramps there but maybe because I was focusing on a bar being cut out of my arm!! Overall I’ve been super crampy for the past few days. Ibuprofen doesn’t seem to help much either. I get super severe pain when trying to go #2. I’ve also been eating like crazy... I hope it gets better because I really didn’t like the nexplanon bar and don’t want pills or shots."
3
October 3, 2017
3
114
123,167
Apri
birth control
"Although this is the first brand I've tried, it's horrible. I take birth control because I'm lacking iron and my period has become irregular (comes, gone for a week and is back). It's my second month on it and so far, I hate it. This past month, I've gained around 10 pounds, reaching the 120s. I've never even reached 115 in the past, and it makes me self-conscious. On top of that, I've been extremely emotional recently. I cry over small things and sometimes I start crying all by myself for no reason. My stomach also hurts A LOT a week before my period starts and when I'm on it. I have more complaints but those were the major ones. I'm supposed to take it for 6 months or more but I can't handle it and I need to get another asap."
1
January 26, 2016
6
142
99,287
Doxylamine
insomnia
"I only need a quarter of a tablet to get to sleep and stay there for about five hours. I do not want to "get used to it" so I also try not to used it too often. Lately I was trialed on a new medication, and I had to use half to get to sleep. It is an antihistamine type product, so two birds, one stone."
10
July 24, 2014
24
67
133,662
Bactrim DS
acne
"I was put on Bactrim DS twice a day for about 6 weeks. This was after being on doxycycline for about 4 months with disappointing results. My acne was cystic and mainly distributed across my back, neck, shoulders, and chest. This outbreak of acne started some time after I stopped hormonal oral BC and switched to Paragard. It also coincided with the start of treatment with lithium for bipolar disorder. The latter can exacerbate acne in those that are susceptible. Despite quitting it, the disaster continued. My derm put me on Bactrim DS twice a day for 6 weeks and to my amazement - this finally did the trick. My skin completely cleared! Highly recommended. No side effects but I took a probiotic with it. My skin has stayed mostly clear since."
10
May 14, 2017
2
132
203,970
Suvorexant
insomnia
"After taking Amitriptyline (sp), Ambien, trazadone, gabapentin & several others over the years for Insomnia my Dr. gave me a sample pack of Belsomra. It didn't help at all. It was like I didn't take anything. Hopefully they will come out with something that actually works."
1
August 3, 2015
62
46
74,309
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
menstrual disorders
"I'm on my second month of taking Loestrin, the first month was just fine, although I've had migraine headaches since taking this pill. Now on my second month I've had spotting, light breakthrough bleeding, and cramps on and off. My doctor told me to stick with it for another month. My periods are much lighter and fewer days which is why I started taking this birth control pill to keep from becoming anemic again."
5
August 26, 2010
4
74
35,489
Levofloxacin
bladder infection
"Within 24 hours of beginning the medication my urinary tract pain was noticeably better. I had lots of anxiousness & trouble sleeping though. This could be because I took the medication about 1 hour before dinner every night. Thanks for the helpful site."
7
March 27, 2008
47
43
151,323
Chantix
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
209,326
Nifedipine
high blood pressure
"I have had very crazy, high high blood pressure since I was 20. I have tried several different medications, but this one probably works the best. I am on 20 mg of the Procardia & 200 mg of labatelol. The combo works pretty well for me, but when I first started taking the procardia I had killer headaches for hours on end. It almost made me stop taking it altogether. But, I stuck it out & it went away after several weeks. I have been on this for four months."
7
June 13, 2015
19
90
100,275
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I hope people aren't deterred by other reviews on this site. Typically people go online to leave bad reviews. I, on the other hand, have had a GREAT experience with this birth control thus far. I have been on it for about a month and have had no side effects! Before Mircette I tried EVERYTHING- Sprintec, tri-sprintec, the patch, the ring, Yaz, etc. A lot of pills made me very moody, anxious, depressed, or excessively fatigued. Some pills made me very sick to my stomach. Mircette has been awesome. My hormonal acne has already cleared up, I don't get upset to my stomach at all, and I haven't experienced mood swings. I am thrilled that I finally found a birth control that works for me. I HIGHLY recommend trying it."
10
August 4, 2015
28
130
162,979
Rapaflo
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"My urine flow improved within just a few hours after the first dose. However, although I have somewhat of a climax during sex, there is no ejaculation, just totally dry, a weird feeling. Also, after a couple of days I noticed nasal congestion. This is my first medication for BPH, so I must decide if the treatment is worse than the cure. One thing for sure, this could be the first real male contraceptive to hit the market!"
6
October 24, 2009
132
78
218,981
Depakote
bipolar disorde
"I started taking Depakote 500mg with Lexapro about 2 years ago. It made me feel like a zombie all day but worked well on my swings from extreme anxiety to deep depression and crying spells. I was very tired all day and had a hard time waking up for work so we reduced to 250mg daily. That seemed to be the sweet spot for me. I don't think I have many side effects from it besides maybe trouble losing weight, I'm very active and eat well but never seemed to get any weight off. I would also occasionally feel disconnected and distant from the world, but this was rare. I can't imagine life without Depakote, it has it's problems but I can function again."
8
May 29, 2011
23
124
73,391
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I was switched to Minastrin from Loestrin, just like everyone else. But unlike most, I am doing great on it! I was taking Loestrin for over 2 years and loved it. Minastrin has been the same for me, no unusual side effects at all. No acne, which I had when I was a teenager and still use Proactiv for. No unusual headaches or bleeding, etc. I rated it an 8 only because I don't like chewing it, its gross tasting but works good for me so I'm sticking with it."
8
June 12, 2014
15
90
130,955
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I have had Mirena since October of 2009 after my first child. The experience of getting the device in wasn't awful but it was a little bit painful. I would say worse than a period cramp. Ever since I've had Mirena it hasn't given me any problems. Just lately I have been thinking about getting it removed because of any possible side effects."
9
October 5, 2010
2
63
30,667
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"I took this medication a week ago and am still suffering the side effects. I blistered and my vagina got so swollen I can hardly urinate. I am wondering when this is going to end as it has been 7 days."
1
September 20, 2017
8
41
58,985
Vienva
birth control
"This is the first ever experience I've had with extreme side effects from a medication. This has been the worst experience of my life. I've been taking it at 9:30 every night. I wake up in the middle of the night at 5:00 am every night with extreme nausea, something that I didn't experience before taking this. When I wake up in the morning I instantly feel dizzy and nauseous. This continues on throughout the day. Half way through the day the anxiety starts to take over. I start to experience shortness of breath, shaking, and light headedness. Once the panic attack ends, I get a headache more towards 5:00pm-6:00pm. This has been happening every day since I started this pill, and I'm just told to "keep pushing through.""
1
November 2, 2017
0
129
42,097
Cosentyx
plaque psoriasis
"Just started cosentyx- 90 per cent of my body covered have used humira,stellara, otezela and multiple creams without much success 4 days after loading dose my hands were 74 per cent better- I'm excited to say this is s great choice w little side effects"
10
July 14, 2016
30
45
64,723
Sertraline
social anxiety disorde
"I've struggled with social anxiety for almost 20 years and have tried Paxil, Celexa, counseling and therapy, with little to no results. I've been on Zoloft for over 2 months now and it's changed my life!! It's a miracle drug-- I've been lucky to have no side effects. If only I would've had this 20 years ago. I usually blush easily and had a hard time talking to people but not with this! I feel like I can finally be myself."
10
October 3, 2015
81
81
221,738
Dexlansoprazole
erosive esophagitis
"Had acid reflux. I lost my voice from it for 6 weeks, went to ear-nose-throat doctor. Got Nexium, which gave extreme headaches as a side effect. Another doctor gave me 30 free samples of KAPIDEX 60MG. I got no headaches. Took 1 pill and my voice is returning to normal. Good product. Doctor may give Pepcid AC or 300 mg of Zantac if your insurance doesn't cover it. "
9
July 28, 2009
23
69
179,771
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide
acne
"Epiduo has been prescribed to a lot of people by a lot of doctors, my mum being one of these many people. At the age of thirteen I had began developing small pimples on my forehead and was get really oily skin, I thought this would go away if I took good care of my skin, but nothing happened. A year later my mum gave me epiduo to try however she was very hesitant because this medicine only works on certain skin types, the oily and non-sensitive. If you have not idea if your skin was sensitive or not grab a lemon cut it in half and rub on your skin. If this burns or irritates take it of immediately and cool with some ice. If it does burn you have sensitive skin if it doesn't you don't. make sure your skin is ready and epiduo is the way to go."
9
January 8, 2016
4
151
33,897
Junel Fe 1 / 20
birth control
"Horrific. After missing my period for three months the side effects began to kick in and it was more than I expected. It sent me to the hospital with Dysmenorrhea which is horrible cramps but my cramps felt like contractions. It caused me so much pain I would break out into tears. This followed with bloating, a yeast infection, and a two week long period. Horrible and it was my first time using birth control. I immediately got off."
1
January 25, 2016
4
79
30,053
Klonopin
anxiety
"I have had anxiety for as long as I can remember, but just had a horrible Doctor. My anxiety turned me to abusing drugs, alcohol, opiates, and even Benzos. I finally got clean and still had anxiety, but thought I would never get this script with my history. I finally found a Dr. who took a chance and trusted me. Clonazopam on a regular dose has helped me in so many ways. I'm prescribes 4 1 mg tabs a day, even though I don't usually take that much, along with wellbutrin. I'm no longer experiencing anxiety or panic attacks and best of all don't feel the need to get high in order to get rid of it. clonazepam has saved my life along with suboxone. Any Dr who thinks these 2 drugs shouldn't be mixed is stopping the best opiate recovery."
9
August 8, 2015
65
141
190,976
Disopyramide
arrhythmia
"I am a patient of HOCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) for the last 20 yrs I be used Norpace 300 mg a day for about 5 years and experienced the best relief of symptoms. I did not experience side effects other than urinary retention and dry mouth."
8
February 23, 2012
15
45
95,515
Acetaminophen / diphenhydramine
pain
"I was very surprised when I took this medicine. I took it at 9pm and by 9:30 I was in bed sleep. It a high power pill and I rested all night. It a good pill besides the fact that I woke up the next morning and barely could get up and get dressed for work because I was still sleepy for the pill. It finally wore off at about 10am. It helped me a lot. I was told by a friend to take it for pain and I'm glad I got it."
9
February 10, 2015
22
93
181,362
Prozac
anxiety and stress
"I've recently started taking prozac and have never been on an ssri before but have always thought I needed one for my constant worrying thoughts and random depression. I haven't been taking it for very long and already feel like a weight has been lifted. I feel happier and it's easier to get rid of my bad thoughts that previously consumed my life. I feel better than I've ever felt amd wish I would have tried it sooner!"
10
January 24, 2016
152
78
164,404
Diclofenac
migraine
"Present migraine has plagued me for 2 weeks despite my customary meds (->treximet, ->percocet 10mg, -> imitrex injections, not in same day of course). I also do botox migraine every three months. I not only suffer with common symptoms, debilitating headache, nausea, light/sound sensitivities, I also have numbness, unilateral paralysis, and even blindness. I've tried most approved treatments, including "off label" medications, with ranging levels of relief. I've yet to find a preventative aka "miracle drug", although, botox has effectively reduced the number of my "headache" days. At any rate, my migraine specialist gave me samples of Cambia at last visit and today I remembered I had it. It quickly took a level 9 to a level 3."
8
December 18, 2015
22
118
91,252
Botox
migraine
"I'm on my third set of shots,and I'm experiencing a few problems, and I don't know if these are severe and should I be worried....on my left side my scalp is a little raw I have a huge knot behind my ear, I'm getting more knots in my head iIm nauseated dizzy have diarrhea, I can't sleep, I can't brush my hair.....my left side hurts this is the worst headache I have had yet, my neck hurts, my left side is numb the left side of my face is swollen my eye is swollen also only the left side. I get my next round of shots in March, it will be my fourth set of shots I haven't had side effects like this before can any body help me????"
3
January 21, 2016
5
129
131,705
Effexor XR
generalized anxiety disorde
"I tried Effexor for 4 weeks and it really made my life a living hell. I got more and more and more anxiety and after 4 weeks, I just couldn't take it further because of the side effects. But the worst part was the week after I stopped taking effexor. It was an insane depression. I"
1
December 18, 2016
15
56
80,526
Mobic
tendonitis
"Dispite being told to slow down with the physical labor four months ago, when both rotator cuffs started to hurt, I was able to work myself into two frozen shoulders and tendonitis, hence the nickname. Not a big fan of pharmaceuticals, Mobic is changing my mind. Starting taking it yesterday and for the first time in days I was able to sleep without waking up in pain. Can now move shoulders and pain has been greatly reduced."
9
January 25, 2014
143
77
151,407
Chantix
smoking cessation
"I smoked for 25+ years i was smoking over a pack a day. I have tried other means of quitting in the past with no results. It would work for a few weeks/months but i found myself right back smoking. At first when taking Chantix i was unsure if it would work and i was nervous about the side affects. I noticed within a few days cigarettes tasted different and the longer i smoked on chantix the less i wanted to finish a smoke. Toward the end of quitting, packs of cigarettes were lasting longer. It took me about 3 months on Chantix before i smoked my last cigarette 3 months ago!! The only side affect i had was sleepless nights. I have no cravings and no use for cigarettes anymore. Thanks Chantix for giving me my freedom and my life back!!"
10
August 2, 2016
34
142
52,441
Pantoprazole
gerd
"If you have diabetes type 2, I strongly urge you not to take this drug. Even though they say that increase of blood sugar is rare, this happened to me. About five days I started taking this drug (40mg), I started to feel lightheaded. My morning reading of blood sugar is normally about 6.6 three hours after breakfast, but I started getting readings of 11.6. I felt like hell. Even worse, the spike in blood sugar caused my blood pressure (controlled by medication) to also spike to about 165/80. I decided to stop the Pantoprazole. The lightheadness went away, and my blood pressure returned to normal. Be very careful with this drug. There are a couple of websites which warn of increase in blood sugar."
2
December 23, 2016
24
125
228,289
Butrans
chronic pain
"I have been on the patches for about four months and they really help. I have mild itching at the site and have little or no side effects. Sometimes I have a little dizziness. This may be due to the initial application being a little stronger upon the initial application. They are costly so ask your doctor for a discount card."
9
January 4, 2016
13
61
28,054
Lexapro
anxiety
"Have been on Lexapro for two years now. First weeks were truly horrible and took 6-8 weeks for full effect. But hang in there! My life is finally anxiety free and I enjoy the smallest things. I see now how much place and energy the anxiety took before. Not anymore. No side effects. Take it at night to avoid sexual side effects. (Had them when I took Lex in the morning.)"
10
January 15, 2016
62
71
144,071
Etonogestrel
birth control
"This is my first experience with using birth control. I have just became sexually active this year, and swallowing a pill terrified me, so this option seemed a lot better. This birth control does what it says it will do, it prevents pregnancy. However, my periods used to be regular and now they could last from 7-12 days. Also, I could spot for a couple of days and then stop. That is the only problem that I am having, but I would recommend it to someone (just be aware of the irregular period cycles)."
7
July 7, 2016
5
94
175,955
Levaquin
urinary tract infection
"I react to every antibiotic out there. Levaquin is the only one I can take with no side effects. This is an excellent drug and gets rid of my urinary tract infections fast, with no yeast infection after it."
10
March 27, 2009
58
39
212,308
Lamotrigine
bipolar disorde
"This medicine has changed the quality of my life, and those who are in my life. It has been greatly enhanced by my usage of this medicine. I wish everyone who suffered mentally could use this medicine as a magic pill, but I know that's not possible. I was on so many different medicines before my doctor put me on this - misdiagnosis on his part - and I'm so glad that this medicine exists for us bi-polar folks."
10
June 12, 2011
33
79
149,316
Mirena
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I got Mirena for 1 year and 3 months to reduce bleeding during periods, it was effective, my cycles were better but I suffered from a lot of the side effects that make my life terrible. First I never stop spotting between periods. I suffered from back pain, uterus cramps, panic attacks, stress. It really made me feel very sick. I removed it finally. Hope that things goes better."
5
January 28, 2015
38
69
151,656
Chantix
smoking cessation
"Been smoking for 10-15yrs, Menthol ones at that. Could not kick habit without some assitance. A friend offered to help me on one condition that I quit or she would want her money back. I took the callange. Only side effects that I experienced was weird dreams. Here I am 1yr 6mnths smoke free, and loving it. Thank you Chantix."
10
December 20, 2014
29
60
5,980
Minastrin 24 Fe
birth control
"Stay away from this pill! I have been taking this pill for about six months now. I experienced several side effects including breakthrough bleeding, migraines, bloating, weight gain (5-7 pounds) and horrible mood swings. My boyfriend probably thought I was a psycho because I would always get pissed off at the most random things. I give him all the credit for putting up with it. I am finally switching to a new pill!"
1
November 4, 2016
1
73
82,655
Hysingla ER
pain
"Hysingla er was a blessing for me!! Dealing with severe chronic pain for 16yrs. When Dr first told me I was very skeptical and at the point I told dr I was ready to have the surgery. I switched my pain medicine from OxyContin ER 20mg 2x day Norco 10mg 2xs day for break thru pain. I was still Watching clock bc I was still in pain waiting for next dose of pain relief. Now I only need 1 hysingla ER 30 mg. amazing!!! The pain does not control me I never thought I would know what it felt like!! If you're curious about HYSINGLA ER ask your Dr. Severely herniations L5/s1 purtrudes 7mm c3/4 purtrudes 4-5mm"
10
June 13, 2015
58
117
135,815
Percocet
pain
"I've taken Percocet for several short periods in My life such as fall resulting in herniated lumbar disc, very severely abscessed tooth that required surgery, post op for compound fracture of wrist, etc. Most recently, for a post-op pain reliever (ankle surgery). I'm currently on this medicine. I've been prescribed the 7.5-325. Its a wonderful pain reliever. Causes minor itchiness all over and significant drowsiness (these are normal side effects) Bothersome, but well worth relieving horrible pain! I do not get sleepless like I do on Vicodin. Actually, I am lulled to sleep when on this medicine. Not only does it successfully control significant pain, it also gives the user a feeling of peaceful serenity."
9
March 27, 2012
17
115
156,093
Cialis
erectile dysfunction
"I'm 35 and slowly been loosing erection strength over the last couple of years. I put this down to highly stressful job and lack of exercise. After discussion with doctor, started me on Cialis 20mg with a view to not needed them after a few repeat scripts. Took the first one 2 days ago. It took about 4 hours to start working but has only just now seemed to wear off. Had headache for the first day but well worth it. Felt like I was 18 again. Even woke up with a morning erection... not done that for at least a year! I recommend for anyone that like me, needs a kick along to keep the wife happy!"
8
July 24, 2011
21
118
15,657
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"STAY AWAY FROM THIS PILL. I was on orthotricylcin lo. I liked it a lot because I had zero acne. The only problem was that my periods lasted over a week & could be painful. I changed gynocologist when I moved to college. She put me on Lo Loestrin Fe & it was the worst year of my entire life. My face look worse than it did in 7th grade. I have ZERO sex drive. I already have anxiety & this pill made it a million times worse & I about drove everyone as well as myself crazy with my mood swings & attitude. Wanna know the worst part? I had two periods a month. One on the week my actual period was supposed to start & one on be second week in the pack. I put up with that for an entire year thinking it would "regulate." It didn't. BEWARE"
1
December 3, 2016
9
151
118,767
Zoloft
social anxiety disorde
"I felt the change after the first dose and now I can live again. I was always so scared to even leave the house, I was always so jealous of my wife thinking she would cheat or that someone was talking about me, always afraid what people thought. I look back now and think who was that person? Now with all kinds of energy my sex life is so much better, I am losing weight, I was an emotional eater. That's gone. I am a new man, I am a better person. Zoloft saved my life my marriage. I am so focused now I have accomplished more in 6 months than in 6 yrs. Not really any side effects that are bad other than a little tremble once in awhile and I cant sleep sometime."
10
July 26, 2012
113
135
165,734
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I was nervous to get Mirena after reading reviews, but my doc strongly encouraged for medical reasons. About 3.5 months ago I got the IUD inserted. While I survived, I'm still haunted by how painful it was. There was a slight complication (apparently my uterus was tilted so the 1st attempt at insertion failed & she had to give me a numbing shot IN THE VAG & adjust my uterus) the 2nd attempt succeeded but the cramps were so intense. Cramps lasted 2 days & I bled for 2 weeks straight. After that my period came normal but lasted a couple days extra. My last period was slightly lighter than usual so I'm hoping it drops off soon. So far it's been worth the pain bc periods are more bearable, it's super effective & nice to not worry about a pill"
8
April 7, 2017
2
141
90,856
Roxicodone
pain
"I agree with everyone. This is the best pain medicine I have ever used. I had Discitis which led to a Lumbar Lamenectomy and Multi Facet Joint Fusions. I take 30mg every 4 hours. It used to take the pain away every time but now it's not working too well. I am going to see my Pain Management Doctor to ask for help. "
9
March 11, 2012
27
64
115,437
Propofol
anesthesia
"Had this med for colonoscopy. Easy to awake from. But I don't think they shared everything that happened during procedure. Pillow was soaked with drool and had excruciating throat and ear pain. Was told they had to suction out my throat because I was coughing and that is why my throat hurt. By discharge time my sinuses, especially left side, were incredibly congested and full of mucus. I think allergic reaction and not coughing but gagging I had a headache whole next day. Wouldn't use again"
4
October 24, 2015
11
86
180,337
Diclofenac
pain
"I tore my shoulder labrum and the pain can be off the chart. Hydrocodone and ibuprofen and ice helped some. After my doctor gave me the Flector Patch I noticed major relief in my shoulder within an hour. These work very well. These truly work."
8
May 29, 2014
40
45
202,576
Lithium
not listed / othe
"I spent years having horrible reactions to that time's crop of popular medicines. I am not bipolar and have never had mania. As a last resort because nothing else worked on my chronic depression, I was given a prescription of lithium carbonate. That was 23 years ago. My side effects are that I drink a lot and pee a lot, and thinning hair (bummer). Lithium is my passport to sanity and normal life."
9
June 20, 2008
81
73
83,195
Paxil
social anxiety disorde
"I have already made a prior post but I left out one piece of information: The withdrawal is harsh but I found that by taking NeoCitran I felt 100% better and free of the side effects."
9
December 6, 2010
23
36
13,812
Bydureon
diabetes, type 2
"If you don't have a gall bladder, suffer any form of stomach/bowel issue or have an arthritic issue (me dupuytrens/ledderhose) then DON'T take this drug. Seriously it has completely stuffed up my stomach which is still ongoing 3 weeks after stopping it. I found it also inflamed my dupuytrens. I also had the autoimmune response to the injections and now have numerous lumps on my stomach. I used it 5 times."
1
August 23, 2017
3
71
5,688
Loxapine
schizophrenia
"This medication worked for my hallucinations but I had involuntary blinking at all the different dosages I've tried. I was constipated thus causing me to have acne, had high blood pressure, and gained weight. Also, I felt so dehydrated to the point of getting headaches. I had troubles with being too sleepy to function."
3
April 17, 2015
2
54
191,122
Campral
alcohol dependence
"Thank God for this medication. Campral really does work and I feel like I have my life back. For me it has completely taken away the urge to drink, which is really saying something for a guy that drank every day for as long as I can remember. It still takes will power and a commitment to quit but Campral is the help I deperately needed. If you have a problem please see your doctor and ask him or her about this."
10
February 20, 2009
81
82
39,810
Contrave
obesity
"I waited a week to start because of all the problems people had. I noticed I already had many of these symptoms! So when I started I didn't really notice anything different. I've been on it for about a month and have lost 6 pounds. It definitely takes work on my part, and I'm not constantly thinking about food! I actually put my hand in a big bag of m&m's and grabbed a handful. I was able to let them go and not eat any!! I was ok with it! I will say though, as HYPOthyroid for many years, suddenly my thyroid was working TOO well! My thyroid meds had to be lowered. I've never had that happen. Other than that, I feel ok and need to keep going! Good luck all!"
8
October 25, 2015
15
132
40,416
Savella
ibromyalgia
"This medicine has changed my life! My husband is amazed at how well I'm doing. I'm on week 3 and started with the titration pack. Zero side effects for me. I was on Cymbalta before that... helped a little with the depression and minimal for the pain. I'm still taking my tramadol twice a day but I'm having little to no pain residual. I can't even remember the last time I felt this good. Hope it continues to work this well for me."
10
June 20, 2010
44
83
218,380
Amoxicillin / clavulanate
bronchitis
"Had bronchitis after five weeks from having CABG surgery. My doctor prescribed Augmentin and it worked after having the first pill. At this time I am in my second day and the fever is gone minor cough and to my surprise my sinuses are clearing too since I have chronic sinus alergies."
10
April 11, 2013
68
52
83,574
Levocetirizine
allergic rhinitis
"I was having 2 to 3 sinus headaches per week and my doctor suggested I this allergy medication. I have never regretted it. So far I have had only 2 sinus headaches in the past 4 months that I have been taking it. It is expensive but well worth the price of being virtually headache free."
10
July 13, 2008
3
56
147,951
Norethindrone
birth control
"I was put on this med back in 2013 as a trial and error. (I have a kidney disease and high blood pressure) - I was also suffering from heavy periods/ovulation pain. So I went on it. And then stopped because it caused my BP to raise after 3 months. I then tried again in 2016 because I was already on a beta blocker. I have bad break outs, low sex drive, bloating, periods are spotty and went from every 28 days to 22 days. I'm very moody and emotional."
3
November 18, 2016
9
90
58,650
Trileptal
trigeminal neuralgia
"Well, the pain on the nerve goes away pretty quickly after taking 150 mg of Trileptal, which I just started taking this year, because when I was told that I had trigeminal neuralgia last year, I didn't find out until the pain was almost over, but the medicine only lasts about 4 hours or so. At first, I got a headache, which didn't last too long, so I didn't take anything for the headache. What concerns me the most is that lately I have been getting pain on my ankles the next day after doing a 45 min kickboxing work-out and it's not going away, which I never had before. Today for the first time in my life I had a terrible pain on my pelvis that I couldn't hardly walk . Hopefully the pain goes away soon, and I won't have to take anything, 'until next year'!"
6
October 5, 2011
18
148
1,317
Sumatriptan
cluster headaches
"I've been dealing with episodes of cluster headaches for 30 years. Nothing has ever made a dent in the pain besides this and Zomig nasal spray. The slight pain of the injection is a very small price to pay to relieve the crushing pain of a cluster headache. For me the trick for both medicines is to catch it as early as possible, before the headache is full blown. I'm never more than a minute or two away from a dose. Besides feeling a little weak afterwards (which would have been worse with the headache anyway), so far I don't have any real side effects."
10
August 8, 2013
10
105
108,957
Nexplanon
birth control
"I got the implant in October 2 months before I turned 18. Those 2 months were horrible. Nonstop bleeding, cravings, hunger, moodswings, everything. After that's I still had the mood swings and hunger. My periods would come twice a month but it was light spotting and only lasted about 4 days. I did gain weight but it was only because I couldn't control the hunger that was cause by the nexplanon. It's the first of June and I haven't had a period in 3 months, my skin is clear, and I'm not pregnant. Everyone's body is different and the side effects are different. Other than that this is a very effective method of birth control."
7
June 1, 2017
1
115
158,140
Ziprasidone
autism
"The doctor prescribed geodon 20mg at night for my 8 year old daughter. She has autism and a mood disorder. She has been on this medication for about a week and I am stopping it. She has became very agitated and restless. As of this evening she has become severely depressed and sobbing I over everything. It breaks my heart seeing her like this. I would never recommend this medication for any child."
1
November 3, 2015
10
73
26,289
Sprintec
birth control
"The issues I was having are gone but the ones I didn't experience before this medicine have started. Before I had heavy bleeding during 7 day long periods and sever migraines the day before, now I bleed lightly for 3 days and the migraines are gone. But I used to only get an occasional pimple and now I'm constantly broken out and the camps have been pretty bad. I'm on my third month of it and overall my mood has improved and the migraines and heavy bleeding ending has made it worth it for me."
7
August 12, 2016
3
95
195,591
Aviane
birth control
"At first this pill made me miserable. I had the worst mood swings and took it out on everyone around me. I stopped taking it after one month, but then I tried it again a few months later and nothing bad happened. You just need to give your body enough time to get used to it. No weight gain, no mood swings (by the second month), no breast changes, etc. My face isn't totally clear of acne and my period cramps/flow is only a little less, but this is a good pill if you just want the basics without altering your body."
9
January 7, 2013
12
102
123,392
Apri
birth control
"I have been using Apri for a year now and I love it. In the first few months my boobs grew bigger and I have never had problems with acne so I can't say it cleared it but it definetly kept it away. The only problems Ive had in the last few months using it is the cramping I get during my periods..its unbearable. I cant even go to school the first 2 days of it. Besides that Ive had no problems with it."
8
March 7, 2011
5
84
155,727
Metronidazole
diverticulitis
"This medicine has made me feel almost as bad, possilby worse, than the diverticulitis was. As everyone has said, the taste is horrid. It never leaves your mouth, no matter what food is eaten. I can't sleep AT ALL and am having diarhhea. I have 5 more days to go on a 10 day course of the medicine. I'm hoping I have the fortitude to follow through with the whole course!"
7
January 8, 2011
22
71
203,552
Carisoprodol
muscle spasm
"I have fibromyalgia, have fractured my back and had fusion surgery in the cervical area of my back. I had taken soma for close to 35 years as it was the only muscle relaxant that worked and I could tolerate. I moved from La. to Tx 4 years ago and had to start using a new pain management dr. I have no problem with the dr. However in Tx no dr will prescribe soma. Now I have daily muscle spasms increasing the overall amount of pain I have. I have developed severe tailbone pain which makes it very difficult to work. It upsets that I had to go from controlled symptoms to totally uncontrolled. I take pain meds but that does not help when you have muscle spasms as I do.only dulls the pain. So my quality of life is horrible and it is not right �"
10
February 17, 2017
61
147
4,336
Capsaicin
postherpetic neuralgia
"I am a Dutchman (82), living in The Hague. My Post herpetic neuralgia dates from about 3 months ago. My physician prescribed 3 kinds of tablets (tramadol, carbamazepine and paracetamol) which gave relief to some extent. Thereupon I searched "PHN" on internet and found capsaicin and, on this website. I asked for an additional prescription of capsaicin (0.075 %) which I now apply 4 times a day. I feel 90% back to normal and I too can say: Got my life back!"
9
September 20, 2014
29
82
220,564
Loestrin 24 Fe
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I've been on Loestrin 24 for a month now. My doctor prescribed it because I have had long periods in the past and other symptoms of low estrogen. I am also on Celexa to help stabilize the terrible depression and anxiety I get with my menstrual cycle. I started the pill on the first day of my period and my period stopped for two days and then I spotted for a week and a half before having a full period that lasted 8 days. Then I was without spotting or a period for a week before I made it to the brown pills. On the first day of the brown pills my period started again. So, I've pretty much been bleeding all month. I had terrible cramps for 4 days on the pill while I was having a full period. I usually don't get bad cramps."
5
July 10, 2011
13
146
207,973
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"One of the nastiest things I've ever tasted! Very "caustic" and a little salty. I drank both "steps" in a single swig, then immediately brushed my teeth because of the awful after-taste. The prep worked well, causing relentless diarrhea. I could not even count the bowel movements I had, lasting for about 4 hours after each dose. I'm sure I was VERY cleaned out. Worst part of the whole experience was the severe anal burning."
8
December 5, 2014
25
75