Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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82,973	Paxil	major depressive disorde	"I was suicidal for many years, I tried NOT to commit suicide but ended up trying 5 times, I started in 180 miligrams of Elavil but craved sweets and gained weight and was always tired. I started on Paxil and have taken it for 20 or so years. I started at 50mg and now take 40mg, I feel completely normal. I haven't gained weight. My diagnosis was Major Endoginal Depression."	10	May 2, 2015	28	70
77,074	Lorcaserin	obesity	"I started Belviq 3 months ago and have lost 25 pounds so far. I don't feel hungry, have so much more energy. Had a little dizziness at first, but went away. I am a 57 year old female. Started at 229 and am now at 204. I have been active, but need to step up the treadmill to keep the metabolism moving. Cut out soda and only have a glass or two of wine on the weekend. Mindful eating and listening to when my body tells me I am full really helps. This has been a lifesaver for me. 30 more pounds to go in 3 or 4 more months. Taking this slow to keep it off for good."	9	February 1, 2015	15	119
77,779	Moxifloxacin	pneumonia	"While the side effects given makes a nervous-making read, I've been lucky in having no noticeable side effects. On day 9 of 10. Had gone to ER, felt like I was drowning, could not breathe well, not enough oxygen. They put me on an inhaler to dilate bronchia, started me on Avelox, I got an Albuterol inhaler next morning. Started feeling much better day 2. Had a bit of coughing now and then clearing phlegm. Only concern is how they tell pneumonia is actually gone, apart from symptom relief."	9	May 4, 2013	20	89
89,216	Celexa	depression	"I've been on celexa for almost a month and I feel much better then before. I haven't noticed any side effects other then not sleeping more then four hours but that was me before I started celexa 20mg. I explained to my doctor about my sleep patterns and she wants to up my dose to 40mg and I'm really not sure about that because I don't want the side effects of a higher dose. I still have little anxiety and mild depression but it's only been 3 weeks I think a little more time on 20mg I'll be back to me. I'm also afraid if I go up in dose to 40mg will I lose my sex drive? I'd rather not I'm ok where I am. She said for me not to be afraid of it, example it's like a blood pressure medication you have to adjust that works for you."	10	July 20, 2016	21	151
110,952	Diclegis	nausea/vomiting of pregnancy	"A total waste! It was way too expensive, but if it worked it would have been worth it! Got it took two the first night. Could not keep my eyes open the next day, Day two took one at night and didn’t work at all, so the next day took 2 before eating dinner and went to sleep super early.... it landed me in the hospital! My heart was rushing, I was throwing up, I was dizzy, and almost passed out! This is just a fancy b6!"	1	October 15, 2017	0	87
100,776	Orlistat	obesity	"Ok so It played nice with me no side effects nothing well until I had instant noodles it's been three days and I'm still running in and out of toilet I've literally been manufacturing oil in there bright orange it's disgusting I'm never taking noodle for the rest of my life as for my weight I've lost 4kgs in a week I feel great warning stay away from oily foods I learnt the hard way"	10	April 15, 2016	81	75
81,939	Liraglutide	obesity	"I started Saxenda in February 2016 and in 4 weeks lost 7 pounds. I had quite a bit of nausea so I ate very little which may account for some of the weight loss but after 6 weeks or so the nausea subsided. I continued to lose weight until month 5 which is when I plateaued after having lost 27 pounds. It's now September and I haven't lost any more weight even though I've added exercise (4-5 times per weeks) but I continue to use Saxenda and I am hoping to breakthrough the plateau soon. My physician did say that the drug is only effective for weight loss for 6 - 8 months; after that it only helps to maintain your weight."	7	September 9, 2016	15	122
73,871	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I started taking Loestrin 24 Fe because I didn't want anymore kids. To my surprise my periods became nonexistent and it also cleared my acne. Before starting the pill my period was normal (3-5 days of flow and bleeding was normal to light by the last day) and I had mild breakouts but keep in mind, I have always suffered from these breakouts. Well after being on the pill for about 2 months my skin was clear and I didn't have a period. I stayed on the pill for about 3 years. I did have severe mood swings and my breast size did increase just a little. I never gained weight, in fact, I actually gained 5lbs after stopping the pill. I was taken of the pill because I've been having swelling reactions which my doctor thinks is being caused by the pill."	8	June 9, 2012	1	143
76,875	Lorcaserin	obesity	"I started using Belviq last December. From December to March I lost 30 lbs. I am still on it but it has no more effects. It wore off after 3 months. Although I am still losing slowly on my own."	2	September 28, 2015	23	40
150,826	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	acne	"I took Bactrim for about 1 year and did not get a single breakout during that time. Really works wonders for skin. Now I have been on the maintenance dose to carry on the good work."	10	December 26, 2013	30	36
9,127	Cefuroxime	sinusitis	"This was prescribed to me for a sinus infection. After 5 days of use I felt no change in my condition. This medication did not work for me. My dosage was 2 tablets by mouth twice a day. Tablets were 500mg."	1	May 22, 2012	32	41
124,092	Skyla	birth control	"Had my Skyla IUD inserted on the 4th and the insertion part for me was very uncomfortable & painful... I cried while having it inserted. But was comforted the whole time, which made things better. After having it inserted, I went home and rested with my heating pad. No pain meds taken before or after my insertion. Cramping took place several hours after, would stop and return shortly again. On a scale from 1-10, the cramping was a 7 the 1st day. Week 2: occasional strong cramps in my admoninal area, light bleeding/spotting, feeling nausea, bloating (common side effects) Will try this out for a couple months, if no sign of improvement or better comfort will have taken out. FYI everyone's experience will be different. Be your own judge :)"	5	March 15, 2016	2	130
46,014	Phendimetrazine	obesity	"I have been taking Bontril for 3 months and have lost over 17 pounds, which is only 3 pounds from my goal. The only side effects I have felt is some constipation and a slight increase in headaches. I'm starting to wean myself off of the pills now and have found no increase in my appetite. This medication worked great for me!"	9	February 13, 2010	16	62
150,356	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	urinary tract infection	"The first day I took this antibiotic I had no bad symptoms. The second day I took it in the morning and felt nauseous but was able to relieve the nausea. At night I took it before bed and woke up at 4am feeling very nauseous. I eventually threw up at 8 am. It is now noon and my stomach still feels very upset. I would not recommend."	1	June 16, 2017	6	68
154,503	Clopidogrel	heart attack	"I had a heart attack July 7th this year. What a surprise that was. I had wonderful doctors and they prescribed Plavix. I was told I will need to take it for the rest of my life. I had two stents and damage to the back of my heart. I feel much better now and will for sure take my Plavix."	9	September 20, 2010	109	61
196,533	Eszopiclone	insomnia	"I used this medicine to help me fall asleep. While it did work and I fell right asleep, the next day I felt groggy and had a metallic taste in my mouth accompanied by ringing in my ears. The side effects far outweighed the benefits of this medicine for me."	4	July 20, 2009	14	50
95,323	Otezla	plaque psoriasis	"I'm 62 years old with a complicated medical history. I have chronic pain (RSD), Diabetes and now Plaque Psoriasis (mainly scalp). I began with Otezla starter pack increasing dose even slower than the pack. I've never had side effects but Otezla changed that. I had headaches, loose stool and stomach pains. My insurance denied paying and at $3000/month, I couldn't afford it. I stopped for two weeks and then got more samples. I used the starter pack dosing since I had already used Otezla. Big mistake. Stomach was on fire every time I ate. Stopped again for 2 weeks and restarted very slowly. Doing much better and its helping. However if insurance doesn't cover it, I have to stop. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯"	7	November 13, 2017	2	120
67,615	Plan B	emergency contraception	"You're here b/c your freaking out.. you messed up and think your screwed. You took plan b, but you're questioning everything happening to your body. I know b/c that was me just a day ago and a whole three weeks before. I read all these reviews too. I was relieved by all the positive feedback but so mortified by the occasional bad one. I had sex June 12, while I was ovulating, and the condom broke & he came in me (worst case scenario). I took plan b within an hour. Luckily my period came today, July 3, a week late. It was the longest wait of my life, as I had many signs of pregnancy, which is common!! My advice is stay busy, trust the process & stop researching. It's 95% effective, the 5% is just so that one girl who threw it up doesn't sue lol"	9	July 3, 2017	15	148
52,608	Armour Thyroid	underactive thyroid	"I have been taking Armour thyroid for 15 years, and have never had a side effect or problem. It has help me greatly with fatigue. It is a great and gentle drug. Why on earth would they take it off the market. I have noticed that it's getting difficult to get my prescription filled, but I was told it was a manufacturing problem??"	9	October 3, 2009	51	63
29,404	Topiramate	bipolar disorde	"Put simply, this stuff saved my life. I've been on nine meds to treat my suicidality associated with my ultra-ultra rapid cycling bipolar ii. the AAPS gave me tremors, seroquel made me a zombie, lithium made me suicidal, lamictal and saphris aggrivated my bulimia. My doc didn't want to use antidepressants for fear of driving me into mania. We thought we were out of options. I stumbled on topamax while looking at an NIH research study. I suggested it to my doc. he said, why the hell not? In three days my suicidality was gone, and I barely cycle at all any more. THIS IS A MIRACLE DRUG."	10	September 17, 2015	63	108
121,060	Venlafaxine	anxiety	"Hi, I was on Effexor a few years ago and got off of it because I was doing much better but now I am starting to get back on it, I'm on 37.5 and it's day 8 and I feel awful. Super anxious and can't eat, the thought of food makes me wanna puke. I'm really scared. Has anyone had this and does it go away? I don't remember having this the first time around :("	3	March 1, 2017	7	76
97,387	Voltaren Gel	pain	"Why on earth any company would add fragrance to a medicine is beyond me when so many medical facilities have gone fragrance free. Even the low level fragrance has caused nausea after a half day's use. It's either the fragrance or a reaction to the gel. Didn't make much difference in my pain level."	1	May 13, 2016	17	54
106,880	Implanon	birth control	"I've had this since March of 2010 and at first it was great. I had a period maybe every other month sometimes they would last for a week or a little longer sometimes they would be shorter. Now after 2 years Ive been bleeding for about a month and it is heavy. No pregnancies but I feel like I am. I've had crazy mood swings, sometimes I'm super hungry and sometimes I can't eat and I feel like I'm always tired. Thinking about taking it out"	4	June 3, 2014	26	86
90,871	Roxicodone	pain	"I have been using this medication for about 6 months. Roxicodone 30mg every 4 hours. It does work great takes the pain away within a short time period about 15 minutes once taken. I have had 17 surgeries and have been unable to do a lot of things until I started taking this medication. I don't feel tired or get a "high" feeling. I am happy I found a medication that works for me. Only one bad thing - I had when some of my medication was stolen. I had to stop taking it. I thought I was going to die - I was in bed for 3 days. Like they say on this site put all your medicines up and follow the directions. I wouldn't want anybody to have to go through withdrawals on this medication. "	9	August 2, 2010	57	138
199,047	Depo-Provera	birth control	"When I first started Depo I was bleeding/spotting within the first two shots. After the third there was nothing, but occasional cramps. After taking Depo for a while I began to have back problems, bones sensitive, crazy mood swings, depressed, & gained a little over 20 pounds. Most of the weight was in my stomach area and face! If I Would have gotten my last shot in February it would have been a year of me being on the Depo shot. I loved the fact I didn't have periods, but I just couldn't take it anymore and now I have been off of it for about a week. I have had no period yet, irritation, & a very light pink discharge when I wipe...."	6	February 19, 2016	3	124
167,476	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had the Mirena inserted in December 2012. In August 2015, almost 3 years of no periods, no negative side effects at all, I started having severe cramps. My Mirena had migrated and was lodged in the side of my uterus, so i had to get a new one inserted. In January 2016, I had a positive pregnancy test and my IUD was missing (later found sideways in the top of my uterus). A week later, I had an ultrasound and was told I had miscarried. Although we did not want another child for another 2 years, having a miscarriage was one of the worst experiences ever, not to mention the pain and discomfort from have the Mirena moving. Mirena not only allowed me to get pregnant, it caused me extreme pain and caused me to miscarry."	1	February 29, 2016	8	137
81,744	Liraglutide	obesity	"3rd update I started Saxenda 2-19-2017 starting weight was 208 , I am now 186!!! In 65 days I have lost 22 lbs!!! I am so happy, I am at dose 2.4 still.. hoping doc advises to go to 3mg soon , I go see her for 1st time this week! I am rarely experiencing side effects, worse one is constipation. I will update in 2 weeks , goal weight is 160. It is worth it!♡"	10	April 24, 2017	42	76
30,281	Klonopin	restless legs syndrome	"I have been using this medication for the past seven years. It saved my life. I have been diagnosed with Restless Legs Syndrome due to a spinal injury and with sleep apnea. My legs no longer run at 100 mph while trying to sleep, no leg cramps, and I finally reach REM. I have been sleeping like a baby."	10	March 1, 2011	72	59
90,199	Dronabinol	anorexia	"I've had pancreatitis for 15 years now. This is the first medicine that not only works on the vomiting but it also gives me an appetite. Eating anything is painfull, this seems to slow things down to let my body process. It's a life saver."	9	September 29, 2008	21	45
155,343	Metronidazole	bacterial vaginitis	"First time being diagnosed with BV and doctor put me on this med 2x daily for a week. Today is the last day and I am dreading taking the last pill. The side effects have been awful. After about 4 days some side effects such as nausea seemed to go away, but were replaced with tingling hands and feet. The side effects have been so strong that it's hard to tell if I've even gotten better and honestly the side effects have freaked me out and made me more anxious about everything. I feel sick sick sick. When I first started the meds I didn't really exhibit a lot of symptoms but being on the meds seemed to exacerbate them. I read a review here saying Kombucha would help with the symptoms and it did! If the side effects are getting to you."	5	September 16, 2015	4	143
117,915	Simponi	rheumatoid arthritis	"Simponi felt like it was working the first 2 months. But my flare ups are still monthly and today after 6 months, my doctor said I am getting worse, and is taking me off Simponi. I am 53, have rheumatoid arthritis since 2007."	4	December 10, 2010	44	43
100,255	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"This birth control made me extremely depressed and suicidal. I also had mild cramps, tender breasts, and acne. No spotting so far, but I am going to finish this month and stop taking the pills. I probably will not try any form of hormones for birth control again after this experience."	1	September 29, 2015	4	51
226,385	Etonogestrel	birth control	"Nexplanon was prescribed to me as a continuous hormone therapy. W/o birth control my emotions would become so unbearable, sporatic, and logically unpredictable I could not function nor communicate the cause. Because I do not have to remember to take an extra pill a day I am able to function. Nexplanon has been the best birth control opt for my needs so far. After 3 months today I first experienced a period. Which may be due to intentionally increased weight (1-2lb) and increased exercise. Usually, unless I track my caloric intake I weigh ~90#. I was told that 6 months was the time expected for the drug to "normalize""	9	August 19, 2015	0	109
222,161	Rozerem	insomnia	"I am coming off more than a couple non-prescribed medicines and could not sleep. I didn't want anything else addicting so the doctor said try this. I take this combined with 1mg of melatonin. Seems to work great so far the only thing I don't know is whether the 50mg of doxepin has something to do but I have taken it 5 days and no problems. I take it at 11pm and am out cold within 20 minutes but I get straight in bed. Other than that no side effects. I sleep right at about 8 hours a night and wake up refreshed, maybe a tiny sluggish for 15 minutes but not really noticeable. "	9	November 11, 2011	38	115
46,847	Clindamycin	acne	"Works wonders for my acne, but it takes a while for positive results to occur. I use it twice a day for two weeks straight whenever I get a recurrence of breakouts. Works so much faster and better when used in conjunction with Benzoyl Peroxide. For convenience, I recommend BenzaClin, a double-action gel that contains both Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin as active ingredients."	8	May 17, 2009	18	63
38,141	Elidel	eczema	"Used Elidel for 10 years. In days flare ups would clear up . Side effects skin would feel hot. After 10 years my body build up a tolerance and doesn't really work anymore."	7	September 25, 2014	21	33
113,029	Bisacodyl	constipation	"After 6 hours of diarrhea I thought it was over, but 3 1/2 days later, my innards are still grumbling. I called the Mfg and their RN said the side effects can last for 4 or more days, even tho the med is no longer working at 32 to 40 hours. I went to my primary today and he said it's a horrible medicine and he wished I'd asked before taking it. BM's are firm again, but my intestines are pushing food through pretty quickly. This should be off the market!"	1	October 13, 2016	1	91
103,359	Celecoxib	pain	"Prescribed for back pain caused by crushed vertebra (I am trying to avoid surgery as long as possible). After three days of taking Celebrex I bent over for the first time in two years without nursing my back. I was amazed and thrilled. However, on the fifth day I noticed I had broken out in small rashes all over and was forced to discontinue taking it."	8	February 19, 2011	25	66
146,033	Suboxone	opiate dependence	"I have been struggling with back pain for over 10 years. I have always tried to walk the line between managing my pain and becoming dependant. Over the past 6 months I lost control and became dependant. I was highly over using Norco and most recently methadone. I went into rehab last week and after a night of my skin crawling because the doctor wasn't in when I was finally admitted he put me on 8mg of sub. Within 30 minutes I felt much better. I took 8mg the 2nd day at 8am and felt some withdrawals at 8-9pm so I was upped to 12mg. Not only has it stopped my need for Norco it is helping with my back pain. Make no mistake suboxone is an opioid and you will become dependant on it but you can not abuse it because it is not effective over 24mg."	9	November 15, 2015	44	148
89,781	Celexa	anxiety and stress	"I like Celexa so much better than Zoloft. With Zoloft I had trouble sleeping, nausea and it did not help my anxiety and depression symptoms. I have had a great experience with Celexa. So much so that I am uncertain if I would ever want to be taken off of it."	10	May 9, 2009	263	51
26,568	Sprintec	birth control	"I was put on this birth control by my doctor to help with My Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome two months ago. I hadn't had a period in over 6 months, the first one was right on time and felt and looked like my uterus was falling out. Month two's period has been non existent. I did experience the migraines before my "period". My face has cleared up which I am extremely happy about, I looked like I was 13 going through puberty again. My breasts have grown a little, I didn't notice but my boyfriend did. The one bad thing I have to say about this pill is the mood swings, good lord are they bad. I fly off the handle for the littlest things, things that I use to not care about at all. My sex drive has lowered and dryness is there."	7	July 1, 2013	13	143
45,943	Fluoxetine	depression	"I am a 38 year old female with terrible insomnia for 6 years. I finally sought help to figure out what was causing it, since none of the medicines were working for me any longer. I was diagnosed with depression and prescribed 10 mg of Prozac. It has been of amazing help to me. I now take 20 mg which is perfect. I have suffered no side effects and am VERY sensitive to medicines. The only thing I noticed was a very slight decrease in appetite. Prior to taking Prozac I felt like I was in a fog, I had no desire to do anything and that is hard with 2 young kids. I have decided to embrace the fact that I suffer from depression. I was also prescribed 25 mg of Seroquel for my insomnia. Life is better for me thanks to Prozac. Insomnia still work in progress."	9	April 13, 2011	26	149
208,507	Clomid	emale infertility	"My experience with Clomid has been wonderful. It really works. Just last month I was prescribed 50mg of Clomid after trying to conceive for over a year with PCOS and had taken Metformin up to 2,000mg a day. Just last week I got a positive on two home pregnancy test and a positive on a lab blood draw. Baby dust to all :) Don't stop believing."	10	June 16, 2015	171	66
105,169	Carbamazepine	bipolar disorde	"I was diagnosed after I had my 2nd daughter (after a year of trying to treat what we thought was PPD which saw me declined faster and faster). Although, I've had a feeling something "wasn't quite right" since my late teens/early twenties. Once we figured out what we are actually dealing with, I went through several medications (including lithium). They had such severe side affects that they were cancelling out any good they could of possibly been doing for me.. that is until I found carbemezapeme. It took me about 6mo-1yr to really figure out the correct dose, but with the help of some great Dr's and therapist (and THAT really is the key, it can't just be about meds, good Dr's and the right meds go hand in hand) we figured it out."	9	January 7, 2017	7	134
220,175	Amitriptyline	anxiety and stress	"I have stress for 5 years since I had car accident. Every day I feel very uncomfortable and wish I could have a normal life. I went to this page and decided to take this drug. I got my life back."	8	June 12, 2015	97	41
96,245	Sertraline	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I have obsessive compulsive disorder that seems to be increasing under the influence of Zoloft. If I miss a dose I have a really bad day, so I try not to. The Zoloft has helped my depression significantly though, so that is some relief. It is not the right medicine for me. "	5	March 10, 2012	25	53
120,967	Venlafaxine	hot flashes	"after reading all the comments I thought I'd asked a question, I just start taking venlafaxine yesterday, last night I notice my tummy was upset, got up this morning with a mild headache, is this normal."	2	April 23, 2017	10	36
150,534	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	urinary tract infection	"I immediately got worried because of the many negative reviews for this drug. But I decided to just take it and see what happens. I was to take it 2X daily for 3 days. The first day that took it, I felt a little nauseous and a little off, but nothing major. The second day I felt totally fine after taking the 2 doses for that day. Today I am on the last day, I feel MUCH better (I can still feel slight burning when urinating is not totally gone but definitely a big difference than when I started). I am hoping that after this last pill all pain and irritation will be gone. Antibiotics work differently for everyone, so my advice is don't get freaked out by all the negative reviews. I normally don't even write reviews but I felt the need to"	8	July 9, 2016	17	144
110,414	Nexplanon	birth control	"I bleed for a month sometimes even longer, then I'm off for about 3 weeks. I have lost my sex drive. The only thing good about the Nexplanon is it prevents pregnancy."	4	January 25, 2016	4	32
102,024	Silenor	insomnia	"Got a sample and tried it last night. Slept for 6 hours straight, bathroom break then back to sleep for another hour. No side effects waking up. Felt great...really liked it. If you have trouble staying asleep more than 3-4 hours, suggest you try it!"	9	October 7, 2010	85	45
52,450	Malarone	malaria prevention	"I'm participating in a research trial where you take 4 Malarone tablets a day for 3 consecutive days prior to your trip which theoretically covers you for Malaria (I hope) - this is all being monitored by a doctor. I read these reviews trying to see what sort of side effects I'd experience due to my large dose and I was ready for the worst, then...... Nothing. I took 4 tablets in one go - and nothing. I can only assume this affects different people in different ways but I'd recommend eating the fattiest food you can find prior to taking the pills because I think that saved me (I ate a McDonald's quarter pounder)."	10	August 28, 2017	0	115
208,042	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"When I took the first glass at 8am and was following with water, threw it up at 8:35am and at 8:40am first movement, 2hrs later and 5 movements still going. Have to take 2nd dose at 8pm tonight, hope things are clear. Called my drs office about the throwing up and they told me tonight if I am not clean to take an enema."	6	April 17, 2014	7	64
184,952	Trolamine salicylate	pain	"Plantar fasciitis: I combine Aspercreme with Cortizone-10 and rub it in and around my heal before bed. The next morning although still stiff, once stretched there is almost no pain on walking. Other than direct cortizone injections into the tendon nothing else seems to help other than not walking but that is not practicable and still make a living."	7	September 16, 2011	19	59
181,302	Prozac	anxiety and stress	"I started on 20 mg and increased to 40 mg for anxiety and depression. I cannot praise this drug enough for how calm it makes me feel. I feel like I can handle any problem, big or small with a clear head. Thank you Prozac for giving my life back to me."	10	December 8, 2015	151	52
39,076	Contrave	obesity	"I have completed 7 weeks on this medication. Side effects are dry mouth at night and profuse sweating of my head with minor exertion. No big deal! $90 a month. The literature says to give it 16 weeks. I started at 233lb and now I'm 212lb. I notice I don't snack mindlessly. I don't reach for a second helping. I am watching carbs because my A1c is 6.3. During the first several weeks I didn't see much weight change. I think it takes time. I am very please and I know my doctor will be!!"	9	May 18, 2017	27	95
31,952	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I had my first yeast infection, which seemed to be getting better, but I was still itching a lot. My friend recommended this product, so I gave it a chance. Not even five minutes after inserting the cream, it burned and itched 10x worse than the yeast infection itself. Nothing would relieve the pain and it seemed to be mostly hurting inside. I cried because the pain was so intense and I didn't get any sleep. I am now raw, red, and worse than before. Getting in the bath seemed to temporarily relieve it, but overall, this was the worst pain ever and I would without a doubt NEVER want to use this again."	1	April 30, 2015	13	114
79,974	Iclusig	acute lymphoblastic leukemia	"I really hope this was going to work. My side affects were bad first a rash (very bad). Many creams and strong prescriptions we're given with little to no help but the worst was the heart damage. I had a mild heart attack the doctor felt strongly it was due to this medication this is only my experience I do not want to discourage anybody that it can help just be careful of all the signs"	1	August 27, 2015	2	76
186,058	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"I took pristiq for a month, one pill a day, I'm currently tapering myself off of it now because it has caused the following effects: Loss of any emotion Uncontrolable shaking Inability to feel hungry or full & Inability to feel pain I'm 16 and this anti depressant is for 18 but my gp thought it was a good idea to prescribe it for me? I don't think I'll ever take another anti depressant again I'd rather feel everything than nothing."	1	December 5, 2015	12	81
78,931	Livalo	high cholesterol	"I took Livalo 2mg every other day for 2 weeks total of 5 pills now I have neck and shoulder pain with stiffness, ankles, knees weak, with hip pain. I have been on other statins with muscle pains, but this is the worse. I have not taken any more Livalo in 4 days. Some muscle pains are better but the neck and shoulder are the worst today. I am tired of trying statins. I am done !!!!"	1	November 20, 2017	0	77
203,107	Gildess Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"Gildess is my first birth control. The only thing that really changed my body was that in the first couple of months my breast were tender & I had headaches almost everyday! My mood is still swinging like crazy. I'm trying too prevent myself from lashing out on my boyfriend since I know the birth control is the reason I have become extremely mean."	9	December 8, 2013	13	64
17,265	ClearLax	constipation	"I haven't use the bathroom like I supposed to in the last month. I have taken Fleet and other laxatives but it just did not work. I felt so bloated and I never stopped eating. Finally I couldn't take it no more so I went the doctor and she prescribed me something to take. The medicine that she prescribed for me wasn't covered by my insurance so I went to Walmart and saw that ClearLax had almost the same ingredients. I bought me some apple juice and mixed it together. About an hour later I really used the bathroom and I feel great. If it works for me, it is some good stuff and I am serious."	10	June 25, 2012	44	117
123,585	Skyla	birth control	"I had the Skyla inserted on Friday the 14th. I took 2 ibuprofen before hand and in my opinion that didn't help! Insertion hurt pretty bad I broke out into a sweat fast. Pain was not unbearable and it only lasted a couple minutes. I had some cramps that night but not too bad. All in all everything went good a few minutes of pain is worth the 3 years piece of mind. I have not had any spotting but I have also been on birth control pills for almost 10 years so I don't really get a period anyway."	9	April 17, 2017	1	100
194,799	Levetiracetam	epilepsy	"So I had times where I'd black out and have amnesia. Basically it would scare my parents and after the second time it happened they took me to the doctor. We went through all the test and they all came back normal except for my EEG. it came back abnormal. I was immediately put on keppra and hated every second of it. I started off with 500mg 2x a day. After the first dose I was hallucinating and very confused. The four hour mark was the worst. I was super loopy and couldn't focus for nothing. the medicine caused me to have mood swings and go into a deep depression. My advice if you have any sort of mental illness DON'T TAKE IT. I've struggled with Bulimia, Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar disorder for years. Seizures stopped. Wasn't worth it"	1	March 23, 2017	10	139
128,400	Phentermine	obesity	"I'm a 52 year old female. I lost 60 lbs in the last 2 years on a healthy diet. I quit smoking then began a new med that causes weight gain and I gained 35 lbs back. Menopause hit me hard and is making it next to impossible to lose even while strictly dieting. I'm also a seizure patient and exercise is difficult. I started taking Phentermine 37.5 mg this morning (9/17/15) and I'm already pleased. My energy level is amazingly high and my appetite is amazingly low!!! My starting weight this morning was 179 and I'm bathing this medicine in prayer;) We'll see how it goes!"	8	September 17, 2015	9	107
221,839	Timoptic Ocudose	glaucoma, open angle	"I just started using Timoptic Ocudose( manufactured in France) a month ago. I've experienced dry eyes, blurred vision, possible ringing in my ears, prominent red veins in white of eyes, and flashes. Does anyone else use this? If so any side effects? Tell me what your experience has been."	7	August 29, 2016	3	49
5,863	Flecainide	paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia	"I have been on Flecainide for 3 months. It has totally eliminated my PSVT. I am on 100 mg twice a day. I have not noticed any side effects. I wonder if I should go through with the planned ablation."	10	October 25, 2017	0	40
213,556	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I tried the 3 day monistat cream for a yeast infection years ago, and it BURNED LIKE HELL FIRE as soon as I put it in. It was horrible. So this time I got a YI I was loathe to try Monistat again. For weeks I tried every treatment under the sun, boric acid, colloidal silver, yogurt, probiotics, ACV, etc... Nothing worked. I finally gave in and figured I would need to use the acid bath... I picked up the 1 day hoping that at least my suffering would be confined to one night. I read the reviews online and apologized to my vajayjay as I popped the egg thingy in a little before bedtime and prepared for the worst... Nothing happened. Seriously. No pain. No burn. A little itch as the product melted. And now my YI is gone! I love this egg."	10	September 25, 2017	3	144
12,439	Parnate	depression	"After 15 years of SSRIs and SNRI's, I was told to consider shock therapy or Parnate. Parnate is a miracle drug as far as I am concerned. At 47, I seem to have the energy that I had in my 20s and 30s. I am taking Ambien to deal with the side effect of insomnia and its working great. For once I seem to be able to synchronize up with the rest of the world. The special diet required has not been a problem so far. I seem to have a problem with almonds, but cheese pizza (non-aged cheese only!) is still okay."	10	September 19, 2009	88	103
231,074	Milnacipran	ibromyalgia	"I have been on Savella 4 a short period of time and it took the place of Cymbalta. I suffer from fibromyalgia and migraines. I notice terrible intensity of the headaches. I wake up with a much more intense headache than I used to. The insomnia I'm getting used to, I'm taking amitrytiline for that. I think I'm going to wait it out because fibromyalgia is a complicated disease. There is no 24 hour cure and I notice if I move around it also helps. Worse side effect for me is blurred vision because I am an avid reader. Good luck fibromyalgia suffers. My motto is what do you have to lose. We're all in pain already what's the worst that could happen."	5	September 18, 2009	43	123
49,128	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've been on Chateal birth control pills for almost a year from Planned Parenthood. LOVE it and I will forever continue to use it. These pills definitely make my period shorter, lessen the pain of my cramps, and helped my ACNE. I use to have the implant, and I had my period every single day and broke out on my face AND chest. Usually, I get bloated before my period comes. Once I start the green pills, bleeding begins on the 3rd or 4th day. I never experienced weight gain, or migraines."	10	August 5, 2016	7	92
182,648	Cymbalta	ibromyalgia	"I have taken this medication for about 2 years now and it has helped me tremendously. Yes the first two weeks were hard due to nausea and diarrhea however because it controlled the pain I stayed with it. I weaned myself off at one point to make sure whether or not I still needed it but within a week of being completely off of it all the pain and muscle weakness came back so I went back on it (no side effects this time) and the pain went away so it works for me. However the Dr. said that I was his only patient who had the amount of relief I experienced with the lowest dose. I also have Lupus (SLE) so it helps with the joint and muscle pain there too!! I say give it a try as I experienced the pain relief almost immediate"	10	November 1, 2017	15	146
157,649	Accutane	acne	"It took me 15 years of horrible struggles with all types of acne. Cysts, whiteheads, blackheads - everything. My dermatologist had put me on antibiotics which never worked. I got depressed and didn't even want anyone to see my face and lost a lot of confidence. Acutane has been the only thing that clears my skin and even made me feel younger."	10	September 5, 2016	25	62
100,474	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"My doctor suggested Kariva to me because I was previously on Ortho Tri-Cyclen (which made me extremely moody/emotional) and more recently Lo-Estrin (which gave me no sex drive whatsoever and made me completely emotionless). I was anxious to find a happy medium after going from one extreme to the other. I've been on Kariva for three months now. I've never been one to have any type of headaches of any kind, and after being on Kariva I experience headaches multiple times a day. I'm extremely tired all the time and I've gained weight in my breasts (I'm naturally a D and I've went up to a large DD). No sex drive, extreme mood swings, acne and increased appetite. I can't wait to get off this pill. Look for other options before taking Kariva."	1	October 29, 2011	13	133
116,962	Lamictal	bipolar disorde	"I felt a change in my moods from Lamictal almost immediately. I haven't felt that great in years, but I developed a rash in 1-2 weeks of taking it. It started as itchy hands and feet and then I itched everywhere. I did not have a severe or life threatening Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. I did drink alcohol on this medicine and it made me get drunk really fast and I would have very bad hangovers. I had to discontinue after 1 1/2 months because of the rash. Two of my friends take this and never had rashes and they also agree it is the best medicine they have taken for bipolar."	8	December 28, 2011	27	110
140,575	Escitalopram	generalized anxiety disorde	"I took this 10 years ago to help with depression and anxiety through a divorce in 2006. It helped... I got better.... I stopped taking it. This year has been difficult and after car accident I am nervous, anxious and very irritable along with depression and hopelessness. I just started taking again with just 10mg and can already tell a difference.. However due to no sleep Dr put me on a sleeping pill as well so I can't tell if the Lexapro is adding to the sleep aid for my sleeping."	8	November 30, 2016	18	91
82,245	Liraglutide	obesity	"Started taking this on October 19th, I weighed 217. The first week on the .6 dose I lost 1 pound. My second week on the 1.2 dose I have lost 5 pounds and I am not done with my second week yet. When I increased my dosage I did experience some nausea but nothing too bad and an occasional headache. My appetite is down, I'm not really too hungry and I have been drinking a lot of water. Very happy right now and hope this is only the beginning. Thankful that my insurance covers this too."	9	October 31, 2015	31	96
144,677	Etonogestrel	birth control	"My sister hd the Implanon & it worked. So I decided to get it but they discontinued it. I've had nexplanon for a year now. At first it was constant bleeding & I thought it would go away within a few months cos I read that it took awhile to adjust but 5 months went past & I was so done with it. My doctor told me that maybe if I tried to take the pill with it that maybe that'll help it adjust to my body (I knew I would forget it some days) but now that my birth control prescription is up. I'm back to the same problem with spotting. Nw I just figure to just stop birth control all together & go back to condoms. The only reason I went to birth control cos everybody was saying be safe b t this is crazy! I have to be on 2 birth controls to adjust my period isn't safe!"	1	March 7, 2016	1	161
68,749	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"I've been on the shot for about 2 and a half years. The first few times I got the shot I had some inconsistent spotting. I could never tell when it would occur. After a while my body adjusted and I haven't bled since. Before I got in the shot I weighed about 98 pounds and now I'm at 110. THE SHOT DOES NOT MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT. The shot increases your appetite and it's what you eat and how much you eat that makes you gain weight. However no one informed me about the fact that it weakens your bones until about 1 month ago."	10	November 23, 2016	11	106
142,422	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"28, suffer from MTHFR (can't have hormones so this was one of my only options) NO ONE TELLS YOU THAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A MIRENA LIKE CRASH WHEN GETTING THIS REMOVED. Google mirena crash if you've never heard of it. After I had this removed for only having it a month I cried for days and became super depressed. Please be aware when trying this out whenever you have it removed you WILL be severely depressed for about a week. As far as symptoms go felt instantly different after having inserted. Deep depressing thoughts and felt like i was in a constant fog...high. I didn't want to wait it out to see if I'd adjust as I just felt weird all the time, not myself..and the strings constantly poking me and my partner"	3	October 16, 2017	1	133
28,116	Lexapro	depression	"I have only taken Lexapro (generic) for 3 days now. Dr. put me 5mg but told me to cut it in half for about a week. This morning when I woke up I felt GREAT! Not hypomanic great, just great all around. I didn't have the tormenting thoughts in my head as soon as woke up like I usually did. I have been on "depressed mode" with my BiPolar since at least May 2015 and I felt "real" and "normal" (whatever that is lol) this morning. I am very sensitive to medications with side effects of drowsiness and I have felt a little sleepy but not bad. I can actually accomplish things! I have had diarrhea but if I am going to feel like this then I can deal with it and it will probably go away."	8	September 30, 2015	58	137
184,687	Efudex	keratosis	"I ended up in the hospital with a very serious allergic reaction to Efudex. Started with nausea and diarrhea, went into hives, swelling in my lips, mouth, all over my body. I have been out of the hospital for a week my voice is still hoarse, I still have a rash not feeling well at all. I'm on Prednisone to counteract the allergic reaction."	1	November 3, 2009	97	64
192,622	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	menstrual disorders	"I started taking Yaz in 2007 due to extremely long periods. I was not sexually active when I first started taking Yaz. After about a year, I was switched to Ocella, but it was still basically the same thing. I Ocella for just under 5 years. I stopped taking it one month ago. I had ZERO sex drive, very poor natural lubrication, and cramps that had me doubled over every few months. I never really got pimples, so that's a plus. But I still had longer periods than I would have liked. "	4	May 29, 2012	4	93
230,463	Depo-Provera	birth control	"(July 17, 2013) Just received my second Depo-Provera shot yesterday. I am very pleased with this form of birth control because it is so quick, convenient, and nothing has to be done before or after sex. Personally, my only downside is weight gain. I've gained about 10 pounds and have a love/hate relationship with my newer curves (although I must say my boyfriend doesn't seem to mind them). I have not gotten my period since starting the Depo but only some light spotting a few days before I was due for my next injection. Overall, I am happy and will continue using Depo-Provera for birth control."	7	July 17, 2013	24	106
34,641	Minocycline	acne	"I took minocycline 100 mg for over 6 months then my Doctor put me down to 50mg every other day, when I was on 100 mg once a day it was great skin was so nice clear and smooth, now the 50mg every other day not that greatest, I also use a topical cream he benzycline or something like that, I started to break out again my skin is not smooth I know stress is a huge factor on breaking out but I don't what to do, I am going back to my Doctor to see what he suggest I am 32 years old and I want to be off this medication I want to start trying to kids soon so I don't want be on this I just want my zits gone for good.. I am starting to get a few on cheeks and around the chin area so frustrating and depressing. anyone have any suggestions?"	7	August 4, 2016	1	157
144,085	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have had my Nexplanon since February 2015 it has been great up until June 2016 when I began to end breastfeeding. I have had cramps off and on for a month I have a period for over a week stop for 3 days and starts again for another week and horrible mood swings. I have never had trouble like this on any other BC. My arm in the area of the implant hurts off and on like I am being stabbed, getting it removed asap!"	4	July 5, 2016	3	86
130,505	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Got it this morning. I'm 21 years old and have no children. Beforehand I took two doses of Cytotec to relax the cervix and 800 mg of ibuprofen. The insertion was only mildly uncomfortable. The most painful part was measuring the cervix, which was a 3/10 on the pain scale at most. I did get a bit clammy during the measurement, but was completely fine after the procedure was finished. I even drove myself home and went to school only an hour later. I got it right before my period was scheduled to begin. I have had no cramping, no soreness or discomfort. Interested to see if I will see any side effects."	10	September 18, 2012	1	113
67,825	Plan B	emergency contraception	"Basically I had sex with my boyfriend and we didn't use a condom. We never did finish but still I was scared precum could get me pregnant so I went out 3 hours after and got the pill. I now just had sex again unprotected and my boyfriend didn't pee since his last ejaculation. So I got scared again but this was within of a minute of sex and we stopped because he realized it. We went out to the store 12-13 hours later and bought it. Waiting on results. I start my period in 18 days. Pray for me."	10	October 4, 2016	3	100
101,246	Aubra	birth control	"This pill gave me the worst acne I have ever experienced. I never really had skin problems until I began taking this. I have been on it for 3 months and it has not gotten any better. The only thing this is good for is pregnancy prevention. I'm switching brands because my skin looks terrible from this."	5	August 15, 2017	2	57
169,523	Stelara	psoriasis	"I am 61 and first contracted psoriasis when I was 46 years old. It started on my elbows and gradually spread to my arms, torso, buttocks and legs. The last few years have been extremely difficult with a lot of redness and flaking. I could not wear short pants or short sleeves as I was very embarrassed. Over the years I tried hundreds of over the counter creams, supplements, light treatments, saunas, baths, diets, and prescription steroid creams and ointments. Nothing worked...until Stelara. Three weeks after my first shot of Stelara I was 95% clear. Two weeks after the second shot a month later I was completely clear of psoriasis."	10	July 19, 2014	62	110
175,509	Augmentin	strep throat	"So, got another strep infection. Haven't had one in a couple years. But you can always tell because you get fever and chills (like seizure shaking), pain when you swallow, and my tell-tale sign--dragon-hot Fire breath. Anyway, checked my throat out and it was bright red with white spots, patches of pus. I went to urgent care on my lunch and sure enough rapid strep test positive. I was prescribed augmentin 875 twice per day for 10 days. I just took my third pill and I already feel so much better. Wish I hadn't have waited 2 days."	10	April 16, 2016	38	98
177,607	Duloxetine	anxiety	"At 25 i started taking celexia. When I became pregnant less then a year later I noticed it not working any more. Then after my daughter was born I noticed a huge difference. My doctor perscribed my cymbalta, starting at 30mg and finally leveling out at 90mg. This is the best I have ever felt and have now been taking it for almost 5 years. A year ago I tried to lower my dosage (through my doctor of course) and with in the week noticed a huge difference, I was more irritable, less patient, and more anxiety. And when I dont take it for a few days my head pounds, I feel nausious, and not like my self at all. At the end of the day the good out ways the bad. Although I do wish they were not so expensive but how can you put a price on feeling normal?"	9	August 26, 2015	68	151
64,657	Sertraline	generalized anxiety disorde	"This drug has changed my life. I went from not being able to leave my house for almost a year to living a full life again. It took so many medications before my Dr decided to try zoloft. I started at 25mg whIch didn't really work and then moves up to 50mg. This was better but once I got on 100mg my life has transformed. If you are doubting if it is working, don't worry I did too. Give it months not weeks. It took a long time for me to feel better on it, but I am so glad I waited. I highly recommend this drug. I has minimal side effects the first few weeks with it. The worst thing was probably the drunken feeling during week 1. Seriously, don't give up."	10	November 12, 2015	55	133
138,048	Ortho Evra	birth control	"My boyfriend and I were getting pretty serious so I thought to ask my OB about birth control. I had read about the patch and thought why not, so she prescribed me it and I didn't even need to have an exam. This is my first time using birth control (I'm 16). So far, the patch is awesome. My acne cleared up, and my breasts have grown a bit. When I first started using it, I had some cramps but that may just have been because of my period although the cramps were worse where I had placed the patch. I felt nauseous for about a week but it was intermittent and went away. After that I felt completely fine. And I have discovered that the best place to put the patch is on your hip near your butt, that way it doesn't wrinkle."	10	December 26, 2013	18	144
218,576	Tri-Sprintec	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I started taking these after being hospitalized and given blood transfusions and iron. They recommended this and said it would help me. The first two weeks it did help a little. The third week is when everything started to change. I realized I had no energy to get out of bed. Simple things like brushing my teeth or taking a shower felt like the hardest things to do. I didn't want anyone to talk to me. I lost interest in my favorite tv shows and other things I always used to enjoy. My hair started falling out and I was always nauseous. I wouldn't eat ANYTHING! I started having heart palpitations and walking from one room to the next made me fatigued and dizzy. My body began to shut down. I do not recommend!!!"	1	February 22, 2016	3	134
187,875	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got the implant December 2016, the insertion went perfectly fine and I have yet to experience any problems with it. I also never had a period again after I started Nexplanon which is the only positive thing I can say about this birth control. It's made my skin break out so much worse and has made me start to get blemishes on my back and shoulders, but worst of all I have noticed a giant spike in anxiety and depression, to the point of suicidal thoughts and almost a suicide attempt. I am undiagnosed and always had social anxiety, but it got remarkably unbearable after the insertion, I plan on getting it out this year. I've also lost 16 lbs & am now medically underweight. I would not recommend if you have history with anxiety or depression"	2	December 11, 2017	0	138
198,207	Ranolazine	angina	"Have been Taking for 3 years, not a single side effect, since I take 14 different medications for various issues, I have thoroughly tested this medication in and out for side effects, everyone is different and reacts different to medications...I take 1000mg a day."	10	March 22, 2016	21	44
3,638	Febuxostat	gout	"I have been on Uloric for the past 18 months. I have taken a pill every day (80mg) with colchicine. Unfortunately my attacks have become more frequent and more severe. My doctor keeps saying I will get better, but I am running out of patience and plan to go to a different doctor and possibly a different drug. I need an honest second opinion, it does not help that my Rheumatologist is closing his practice due to an impending lawsuit."	4	May 28, 2017	5	80
82,103	Liraglutide	obesity	"I've been on Saxenda for just over a month. Initially, I had to really push through the side effects. It does help with appetite control and feeling full quicker. As for weight loss, only a few pounds which is disappointing. I'm also getting swelling and redness at the injection site now."	6	May 15, 2016	15	51
117,470	Nortriptyline	migraine prevention	"I'm taking Pamelor (that's the generic name) primarily for migraine prevention but it also helps my depression. It's been about three months since I started this and my migraines have reduced a lot. I rarely get them now. I'm also feeling much better since my depression. The only side effect I have is sleepiness in the mornings. Other than that it's a charm."	9	November 20, 2016	17	63
6,307	Formoterol / mometasone	moterol / mometasone)	"Had infrequent asthma all my life (I am 63) but never had to use an inhaler regularly. After a cold turned into pneumonia plus a sinus infection, my doc said to use my ProAir HFA inhaler more often. But serious asthma had set in and I wasn't getting relief. Burning sensation in lungs, difficulty breathing, no energy, was not resting well...you guys know the drill. After two puffs of Dulera, the burning sensation was reduced, lungs felt more relaxed and I could breathe more deeply. I slept better last night and awoke feeling rested...wow! After two puffs this morning (at 5:30 a.m.) I felt the burning completely subside. Feel so much better. Even sinus pressure reduced. Looking forward to feeling good again. Hope is in sight."	9	September 14, 2016	12	126

82,973

Paxil

major depressive disorde

"I was suicidal for many years, I tried NOT to commit suicide but ended up trying 5 times, I started in 180 miligrams of Elavil but craved sweets and gained weight and was always tired. I started on Paxil and have taken it for 20 or so years. I started at 50mg and now take 40mg, I feel completely normal. I haven't gained weight. My diagnosis was Major Endoginal Depression."

10

May 2, 2015

28

70

77,074

Lorcaserin

obesity

"I started Belviq 3 months ago and have lost 25 pounds so far. I don't feel hungry, have so much more energy. Had a little dizziness at first, but went away. I am a 57 year old female. Started at 229 and am now at 204. I have been active, but need to step up the treadmill to keep the metabolism moving. Cut out soda and only have a glass or two of wine on the weekend. Mindful eating and listening to when my body tells me I am full really helps. This has been a lifesaver for me. 30 more pounds to go in 3 or 4 more months. Taking this slow to keep it off for good."

9

February 1, 2015

15

119

77,779

Moxifloxacin

pneumonia

"While the side effects given makes a nervous-making read, I've been lucky in having no noticeable side effects. On day 9 of 10. Had gone to ER, felt like I was drowning, could not breathe well, not enough oxygen. They put me on an inhaler to dilate bronchia, started me on Avelox, I got an Albuterol inhaler next morning. Started feeling much better day 2. Had a bit of coughing now and then clearing phlegm. Only concern is how they tell pneumonia is actually gone, apart from symptom relief."

9

May 4, 2013

20

89

89,216

Celexa

depression

"I've been on celexa for almost a month and I feel much better then before. I haven't noticed any side effects other then not sleeping more then four hours but that was me before I started celexa 20mg. I explained to my doctor about my sleep patterns and she wants to up my dose to 40mg and I'm really not sure about that because I don't want the side effects of a higher dose. I still have little anxiety and mild depression but it's only been 3 weeks I think a little more time on 20mg I'll be back to me. I'm also afraid if I go up in dose to 40mg will I lose my sex drive? I'd rather not I'm ok where I am. She said for me not to be afraid of it, example it's like a blood pressure medication you have to adjust that works for you."

10

July 20, 2016

21

151

110,952

Diclegis

nausea/vomiting of pregnancy

"A total waste! It was way too expensive, but if it worked it would have been worth it! Got it took two the first night. Could not keep my eyes open the next day, Day two took one at night and didn’t work at all, so the next day took 2 before eating dinner and went to sleep super early.... it landed me in the hospital! My heart was rushing, I was throwing up, I was dizzy, and almost passed out! This is just a fancy b6!"

1

October 15, 2017

0

87

100,776

Orlistat

obesity

"Ok so It played nice with me no side effects nothing well until I had instant noodles it's been three days and I'm still running in and out of toilet I've literally been manufacturing oil in there bright orange it's disgusting I'm never taking noodle for the rest of my life as for my weight I've lost 4kgs in a week I feel great warning stay away from oily foods I learnt the hard way"

10

April 15, 2016

81

75

81,939

Liraglutide

obesity

"I started Saxenda in February 2016 and in 4 weeks lost 7 pounds. I had quite a bit of nausea so I ate very little which may account for some of the weight loss but after 6 weeks or so the nausea subsided. I continued to lose weight until month 5 which is when I plateaued after having lost 27 pounds. It's now September and I haven't lost any more weight even though I've added exercise (4-5 times per weeks) but I continue to use Saxenda and I am hoping to breakthrough the plateau soon. My physician did say that the drug is only effective for weight loss for 6 - 8 months; after that it only helps to maintain your weight."

7

September 9, 2016

15

122

73,871

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I started taking Loestrin 24 Fe because I didn't want anymore kids. To my surprise my periods became nonexistent and it also cleared my acne. Before starting the pill my period was normal (3-5 days of flow and bleeding was normal to light by the last day) and I had mild breakouts but keep in mind, I have always suffered from these breakouts. Well after being on the pill for about 2 months my skin was clear and I didn't have a period. I stayed on the pill for about 3 years. I did have severe mood swings and my breast size did increase just a little. I never gained weight, in fact, I actually gained 5lbs after stopping the pill. I was taken of the pill because I've been having swelling reactions which my doctor thinks is being caused by the pill."

8

June 9, 2012

1

143

76,875

Lorcaserin

obesity

"I started using Belviq last December. From December to March I lost 30 lbs. I am still on it but it has no more effects. It wore off after 3 months. Although I am still losing slowly on my own."

2

September 28, 2015

23

40

150,826

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

acne

"I took Bactrim for about 1 year and did not get a single breakout during that time. Really works wonders for skin. Now I have been on the maintenance dose to carry on the good work."

10

December 26, 2013

30

36

9,127

Cefuroxime

sinusitis

"This was prescribed to me for a sinus infection. After 5 days of use I felt no change in my condition. This medication did not work for me. My dosage was 2 tablets by mouth twice a day. Tablets were 500mg."

1

May 22, 2012

32

41

124,092

Skyla

birth control

"Had my Skyla IUD inserted on the 4th and the insertion part for me was very uncomfortable & painful... I cried while having it inserted. But was comforted the whole time, which made things better. After having it inserted, I went home and rested with my heating pad. No pain meds taken before or after my insertion. Cramping took place several hours after, would stop and return shortly again. On a scale from 1-10, the cramping was a 7 the 1st day. Week 2: occasional strong cramps in my admoninal area, light bleeding/spotting, feeling nausea, bloating (common side effects) Will try this out for a couple months, if no sign of improvement or better comfort will have taken out. FYI everyone's experience will be different. Be your own judge :)"

5

March 15, 2016

2

130

46,014

Phendimetrazine

obesity

"I have been taking Bontril for 3 months and have lost over 17 pounds, which is only 3 pounds from my goal. The only side effects I have felt is some constipation and a slight increase in headaches. I'm starting to wean myself off of the pills now and have found no increase in my appetite. This medication worked great for me!"

9

February 13, 2010

16

62

150,356

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

urinary tract infection

"The first day I took this antibiotic I had no bad symptoms. The second day I took it in the morning and felt nauseous but was able to relieve the nausea. At night I took it before bed and woke up at 4am feeling very nauseous. I eventually threw up at 8 am. It is now noon and my stomach still feels very upset. I would not recommend."

1

June 16, 2017

6

68

154,503

Clopidogrel

heart attack

"I had a heart attack July 7th this year. What a surprise that was. I had wonderful doctors and they prescribed Plavix. I was told I will need to take it for the rest of my life. I had two stents and damage to the back of my heart. I feel much better now and will for sure take my Plavix."

9

September 20, 2010

109

61

196,533

Eszopiclone

insomnia

"I used this medicine to help me fall asleep. While it did work and I fell right asleep, the next day I felt groggy and had a metallic taste in my mouth accompanied by ringing in my ears. The side effects far outweighed the benefits of this medicine for me."

4

July 20, 2009

14

50

95,323

Otezla

plaque psoriasis

"I'm 62 years old with a complicated medical history. I have chronic pain (RSD), Diabetes and now Plaque Psoriasis (mainly scalp). I began with Otezla starter pack increasing dose even slower than the pack. I've never had side effects but Otezla changed that. I had headaches, loose stool and stomach pains. My insurance denied paying and at $3000/month, I couldn't afford it. I stopped for two weeks and then got more samples. I used the starter pack dosing since I had already used Otezla. Big mistake. Stomach was on fire every time I ate. Stopped again for 2 weeks and restarted very slowly. Doing much better and its helping. However if insurance doesn't cover it, I have to stop. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯"

7

November 13, 2017

2

120

67,615

Plan B

emergency contraception

"You're here b/c your freaking out.. you messed up and think your screwed. You took plan b, but you're questioning everything happening to your body. I know b/c that was me just a day ago and a whole three weeks before. I read all these reviews too. I was relieved by all the positive feedback but so mortified by the occasional bad one. I had sex June 12, while I was ovulating, and the condom broke & he came in me (worst case scenario). I took plan b within an hour. Luckily my period came today, July 3, a week late. It was the longest wait of my life, as I had many signs of pregnancy, which is common!! My advice is stay busy, trust the process & stop researching. It's 95% effective, the 5% is just so that one girl who threw it up doesn't sue lol"

9

July 3, 2017

15

148

52,608

Armour Thyroid

underactive thyroid

"I have been taking Armour thyroid for 15 years, and have never had a side effect or problem. It has help me greatly with fatigue. It is a great and gentle drug. Why on earth would they take it off the market. I have noticed that it's getting difficult to get my prescription filled, but I was told it was a manufacturing problem??"

9

October 3, 2009

51

63

29,404

Topiramate

bipolar disorde

"Put simply, this stuff saved my life. I've been on nine meds to treat my suicidality associated with my ultra-ultra rapid cycling bipolar ii. the AAPS gave me tremors, seroquel made me a zombie, lithium made me suicidal, lamictal and saphris aggrivated my bulimia. My doc didn't want to use antidepressants for fear of driving me into mania. We thought we were out of options. I stumbled on topamax while looking at an NIH research study. I suggested it to my doc. he said, why the hell not? In three days my suicidality was gone, and I barely cycle at all any more. THIS IS A MIRACLE DRUG."

10

September 17, 2015

63

108

121,060

Venlafaxine

anxiety

"Hi, I was on Effexor a few years ago and got off of it because I was doing much better but now I am starting to get back on it, I'm on 37.5 and it's day 8 and I feel awful. Super anxious and can't eat, the thought of food makes me wanna puke. I'm really scared. Has anyone had this and does it go away? I don't remember having this the first time around :("

3

March 1, 2017

7

76

97,387

Voltaren Gel

pain

"Why on earth any company would add fragrance to a medicine is beyond me when so many medical facilities have gone fragrance free. Even the low level fragrance has caused nausea after a half day's use. It's either the fragrance or a reaction to the gel. Didn't make much difference in my pain level."

1

May 13, 2016

17

54

106,880

Implanon

birth control

"I've had this since March of 2010 and at first it was great. I had a period maybe every other month sometimes they would last for a week or a little longer sometimes they would be shorter. Now after 2 years Ive been bleeding for about a month and it is heavy. No pregnancies but I feel like I am. I've had crazy mood swings, sometimes I'm super hungry and sometimes I can't eat and I feel like I'm always tired. Thinking about taking it out"

4

June 3, 2014

26

86

90,871

Roxicodone

pain

"I have been using this medication for about 6 months. Roxicodone 30mg every 4 hours. It does work great takes the pain away within a short time period about 15 minutes once taken. I have had 17 surgeries and have been unable to do a lot of things until I started taking this medication. I don't feel tired or get a "high" feeling. I am happy I found a medication that works for me. Only one bad thing - I had when some of my medication was stolen. I had to stop taking it. I thought I was going to die - I was in bed for 3 days. Like they say on this site put all your medicines up and follow the directions. I wouldn't want anybody to have to go through withdrawals on this medication. "

9

August 2, 2010

57

138

199,047

Depo-Provera

birth control

"When I first started Depo I was bleeding/spotting within the first two shots. After the third there was nothing, but occasional cramps. After taking Depo for a while I began to have back problems, bones sensitive, crazy mood swings, depressed, & gained a little over 20 pounds. Most of the weight was in my stomach area and face! If I Would have gotten my last shot in February it would have been a year of me being on the Depo shot. I loved the fact I didn't have periods, but I just couldn't take it anymore and now I have been off of it for about a week. I have had no period yet, irritation, & a very light pink discharge when I wipe...."

6

February 19, 2016

3

124

167,476

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had the Mirena inserted in December 2012. In August 2015, almost 3 years of no periods, no negative side effects at all, I started having severe cramps. My Mirena had migrated and was lodged in the side of my uterus, so i had to get a new one inserted. In January 2016, I had a positive pregnancy test and my IUD was missing (later found sideways in the top of my uterus). A week later, I had an ultrasound and was told I had miscarried. Although we did not want another child for another 2 years, having a miscarriage was one of the worst experiences ever, not to mention the pain and discomfort from have the Mirena moving. Mirena not only allowed me to get pregnant, it caused me extreme pain and caused me to miscarry."

1

February 29, 2016

8

137

81,744

Liraglutide

obesity

"*3rd update* I started Saxenda 2-19-2017 starting weight was 208 , I am now 186!!! In 65 days I have lost 22 lbs!!! I am so happy, I am at dose 2.4 still.. hoping doc advises to go to 3mg soon , I go see her for 1st time this week! I am rarely experiencing side effects, worse one is constipation. I will update in 2 weeks , goal weight is 160. It is worth it!♡"

10

April 24, 2017

42

76

30,281

Klonopin

restless legs syndrome

"I have been using this medication for the past seven years. It saved my life. I have been diagnosed with Restless Legs Syndrome due to a spinal injury and with sleep apnea. My legs no longer run at 100 mph while trying to sleep, no leg cramps, and I finally reach REM. I have been sleeping like a baby."

10

March 1, 2011

72

59

90,199

Dronabinol

anorexia

"I've had pancreatitis for 15 years now. This is the first medicine that not only works on the vomiting but it also gives me an appetite. Eating anything is painfull, this seems to slow things down to let my body process. It's a life saver."

9

September 29, 2008

21

45

155,343

Metronidazole

bacterial vaginitis

"First time being diagnosed with BV and doctor put me on this med 2x daily for a week. Today is the last day and I am dreading taking the last pill. The side effects have been awful. After about 4 days some side effects such as nausea seemed to go away, but were replaced with tingling hands and feet. The side effects have been so strong that it's hard to tell if I've even gotten better and honestly the side effects have freaked me out and made me more anxious about everything. I feel sick sick sick. When I first started the meds I didn't really exhibit a lot of symptoms but being on the meds seemed to exacerbate them. I read a review here saying Kombucha would help with the symptoms and it did! If the side effects are getting to you."

5

September 16, 2015

4

143

117,915

Simponi

rheumatoid arthritis

"Simponi felt like it was working the first 2 months. But my flare ups are still monthly and today after 6 months, my doctor said I am getting worse, and is taking me off Simponi. I am 53, have rheumatoid arthritis since 2007."

4

December 10, 2010

44

43

100,255

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"This birth control made me extremely depressed and suicidal. I also had mild cramps, tender breasts, and acne. No spotting so far, but I am going to finish this month and stop taking the pills. I probably will not try any form of hormones for birth control again after this experience."

1

September 29, 2015

4

51

226,385

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Nexplanon was prescribed to me as a continuous hormone therapy. W/o birth control my emotions would become so unbearable, sporatic, and logically unpredictable I could not function nor communicate the cause. Because I do not have to remember to take an extra pill a day I am able to function. Nexplanon has been the best birth control opt for my needs so far. After 3 months today I first experienced a period. Which may be due to intentionally increased weight (1-2lb) and increased exercise. Usually, unless I track my caloric intake I weigh ~90#. I was told that 6 months was the time expected for the drug to "normalize""

9

August 19, 2015

0

109

222,161

Rozerem

insomnia

"I am coming off more than a couple non-prescribed medicines and could not sleep. I didn't want anything else addicting so the doctor said try this. I take this combined with 1mg of melatonin. Seems to work great so far the only thing I don't know is whether the 50mg of doxepin has something to do but I have taken it 5 days and no problems. I take it at 11pm and am out cold within 20 minutes but I get straight in bed. Other than that no side effects. I sleep right at about 8 hours a night and wake up refreshed, maybe a tiny sluggish for 15 minutes but not really noticeable. "

9

November 11, 2011

38

115

46,847

Clindamycin

acne

"Works wonders for my acne, but it takes a while for positive results to occur. I use it twice a day for two weeks straight whenever I get a recurrence of breakouts. Works so much faster and better when used in conjunction with Benzoyl Peroxide. For convenience, I recommend BenzaClin, a double-action gel that contains both Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin as active ingredients."

8

May 17, 2009

18

63

38,141

Elidel

eczema

"Used Elidel for 10 years. In days flare ups would clear up . Side effects skin would feel hot. After 10 years my body build up a tolerance and doesn't really work anymore."

7

September 25, 2014

21

33

113,029

Bisacodyl

constipation

"After 6 hours of diarrhea I thought it was over, but 3 1/2 days later, my innards are still grumbling. I called the Mfg and their RN said the side effects can last for 4 or more days, even tho the med is no longer working at 32 to 40 hours. I went to my primary today and he said it's a horrible medicine and he wished I'd asked before taking it. BM's are firm again, but my intestines are pushing food through pretty quickly. This should be off the market!"

1

October 13, 2016

1

91

103,359

Celecoxib

pain

"Prescribed for back pain caused by crushed vertebra (I am trying to avoid surgery as long as possible). After three days of taking Celebrex I bent over for the first time in two years without nursing my back. I was amazed and thrilled. However, on the fifth day I noticed I had broken out in small rashes all over and was forced to discontinue taking it."

8

February 19, 2011

25

66

146,033

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"I have been struggling with back pain for over 10 years. I have always tried to walk the line between managing my pain and becoming dependant. Over the past 6 months I lost control and became dependant. I was highly over using Norco and most recently methadone. I went into rehab last week and after a night of my skin crawling because the doctor wasn't in when I was finally admitted he put me on 8mg of sub. Within 30 minutes I felt much better. I took 8mg the 2nd day at 8am and felt some withdrawals at 8-9pm so I was upped to 12mg. Not only has it stopped my need for Norco it is helping with my back pain. Make no mistake suboxone is an opioid and you will become dependant on it but you can not abuse it because it is not effective over 24mg."

9

November 15, 2015

44

148

89,781

Celexa

anxiety and stress

"I like Celexa so much better than Zoloft. With Zoloft I had trouble sleeping, nausea and it did not help my anxiety and depression symptoms. I have had a great experience with Celexa. So much so that I am uncertain if I would ever want to be taken off of it."

10

May 9, 2009

263

51

26,568

Sprintec

birth control

"I was put on this birth control by my doctor to help with My Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome two months ago. I hadn't had a period in over 6 months, the first one was right on time and felt and looked like my uterus was falling out. Month two's period has been non existent. I did experience the migraines before my "period". My face has cleared up which I am extremely happy about, I looked like I was 13 going through puberty again. My breasts have grown a little, I didn't notice but my boyfriend did. The one bad thing I have to say about this pill is the mood swings, good lord are they bad. I fly off the handle for the littlest things, things that I use to not care about at all. My sex drive has lowered and dryness is there."

7

July 1, 2013

13

143

45,943

Fluoxetine

depression

"I am a 38 year old female with terrible insomnia for 6 years. I finally sought help to figure out what was causing it, since none of the medicines were working for me any longer. I was diagnosed with depression and prescribed 10 mg of Prozac. It has been of amazing help to me. I now take 20 mg which is perfect. I have suffered no side effects and am VERY sensitive to medicines. The only thing I noticed was a very slight decrease in appetite. Prior to taking Prozac I felt like I was in a fog, I had no desire to do anything and that is hard with 2 young kids. I have decided to embrace the fact that I suffer from depression. I was also prescribed 25 mg of Seroquel for my insomnia. Life is better for me thanks to Prozac. Insomnia still work in progress."

9

April 13, 2011

26

149

208,507

Clomid

emale infertility

"My experience with Clomid has been wonderful. It really works. Just last month I was prescribed 50mg of Clomid after trying to conceive for over a year with PCOS and had taken Metformin up to 2,000mg a day. Just last week I got a positive on two home pregnancy test and a positive on a lab blood draw. Baby dust to all :) Don't stop believing."

10

June 16, 2015

171

66

105,169

Carbamazepine

bipolar disorde

"I was diagnosed after I had my 2nd daughter (after a year of trying to treat what we thought was PPD which saw me declined faster and faster). Although, I've had a feeling something "wasn't quite right" since my late teens/early twenties. Once we figured out what we are actually dealing with, I went through several medications (including lithium). They had such severe side affects that they were cancelling out any good they could of possibly been doing for me.. that is until I found carbemezapeme. It took me about 6mo-1yr to really figure out the correct dose, but with the help of some great Dr's and therapist (and THAT really is the key, it can't just be about meds, good Dr's and the right meds go hand in hand) we figured it out."

9

January 7, 2017

7

134

220,175

Amitriptyline

anxiety and stress

"I have stress for 5 years since I had car accident. Every day I feel very uncomfortable and wish I could have a normal life. I went to this page and decided to take this drug. I got my life back."

8

June 12, 2015

97

41

96,245

Sertraline

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I have obsessive compulsive disorder that seems to be increasing under the influence of Zoloft. If I miss a dose I have a really bad day, so I try not to. The Zoloft has helped my depression significantly though, so that is some relief. It is not the right medicine for me. "

5

March 10, 2012

25

53

120,967

Venlafaxine

hot flashes

"after reading all the comments I thought I'd asked a question, I just start taking venlafaxine yesterday, last night I notice my tummy was upset, got up this morning with a mild headache, is this normal."

2

April 23, 2017

10

36

150,534

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

urinary tract infection

"I immediately got worried because of the many negative reviews for this drug. But I decided to just take it and see what happens. I was to take it 2X daily for 3 days. The first day that took it, I felt a little nauseous and a little off, but nothing major. The second day I felt totally fine after taking the 2 doses for that day. Today I am on the last day, I feel MUCH better (I can still feel slight burning when urinating is not totally gone but definitely a big difference than when I started). I am hoping that after this last pill all pain and irritation will be gone. Antibiotics work differently for everyone, so my advice is don't get freaked out by all the negative reviews. I normally don't even write reviews but I felt the need to"

8

July 9, 2016

17

144

110,414

Nexplanon

birth control

"I bleed for a month sometimes even longer, then I'm off for about 3 weeks. I have lost my sex drive. The only thing good about the Nexplanon is it prevents pregnancy."

4

January 25, 2016

4

32

102,024

Silenor

insomnia

"Got a sample and tried it last night. Slept for 6 hours straight, bathroom break then back to sleep for another hour. No side effects waking up. Felt great...really liked it. If you have trouble staying asleep more than 3-4 hours, suggest you try it!"

9

October 7, 2010

85

45

52,450

Malarone

malaria prevention

"I'm participating in a research trial where you take 4 Malarone tablets a day for 3 consecutive days prior to your trip which theoretically covers you for Malaria (I hope) - this is all being monitored by a doctor. I read these reviews trying to see what sort of side effects I'd experience due to my large dose and I was ready for the worst, then...... Nothing. I took 4 tablets in one go - and nothing. I can only assume this affects different people in different ways but I'd recommend eating the fattiest food you can find prior to taking the pills because I think that saved me (I ate a McDonald's quarter pounder)."

10

August 28, 2017

0

115

208,042

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"When I took the first glass at 8am and was following with water, threw it up at 8:35am and at 8:40am first movement, 2hrs later and 5 movements still going. Have to take 2nd dose at 8pm tonight, hope things are clear. Called my drs office about the throwing up and they told me tonight if I am not clean to take an enema."

6

April 17, 2014

7

64

184,952

Trolamine salicylate

pain

"Plantar fasciitis: I combine Aspercreme with Cortizone-10 and rub it in and around my heal before bed. The next morning although still stiff, once stretched there is almost no pain on walking. Other than direct cortizone injections into the tendon nothing else seems to help other than not walking but that is not practicable and still make a living."

7

September 16, 2011

19

59

181,302

Prozac

anxiety and stress

"I started on 20 mg and increased to 40 mg for anxiety and depression. I cannot praise this drug enough for how calm it makes me feel. I feel like I can handle any problem, big or small with a clear head. Thank you Prozac for giving my life back to me."

10

December 8, 2015

151

52

39,076

Contrave

obesity

"I have completed 7 weeks on this medication. Side effects are dry mouth at night and profuse sweating of my head with minor exertion. No big deal! $90 a month. The literature says to give it 16 weeks. I started at 233lb and now I'm 212lb. I notice I don't snack mindlessly. I don't reach for a second helping. I am watching carbs because my A1c is 6.3. During the first several weeks I didn't see much weight change. I think it takes time. I am very please and I know my doctor will be!!"

9

May 18, 2017

27

95

31,952

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I had my first yeast infection, which seemed to be getting better, but I was still itching a lot. My friend recommended this product, so I gave it a chance. Not even five minutes after inserting the cream, it burned and itched 10x worse than the yeast infection itself. Nothing would relieve the pain and it seemed to be mostly hurting inside. I cried because the pain was so intense and I didn't get any sleep. I am now raw, red, and worse than before. Getting in the bath seemed to temporarily relieve it, but overall, this was the worst pain ever and I would without a doubt NEVER want to use this again."

1

April 30, 2015

13

114

79,974

Iclusig

acute lymphoblastic leukemia

"I really hope this was going to work. My side affects were bad first a rash (very bad). Many creams and strong prescriptions we're given with little to no help but the worst was the heart damage. I had a mild heart attack the doctor felt strongly it was due to this medication this is only my experience I do not want to discourage anybody that it can help just be careful of all the signs"

1

August 27, 2015

2

76

186,058

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I took pristiq for a month, one pill a day, I'm currently tapering myself off of it now because it has caused the following effects: Loss of any emotion Uncontrolable shaking Inability to feel hungry or full & Inability to feel pain I'm 16 and this anti depressant is for 18 but my gp thought it was a good idea to prescribe it for me? I don't think I'll ever take another anti depressant again I'd rather feel everything than nothing."

1

December 5, 2015

12

81

78,931

Livalo

high cholesterol

"I took Livalo 2mg every other day for 2 weeks total of 5 pills now I have neck and shoulder pain with stiffness, ankles, knees weak, with hip pain. I have been on other statins with muscle pains, but this is the worse. I have not taken any more Livalo in 4 days. Some muscle pains are better but the neck and shoulder are the worst today. I am tired of trying statins. I am done !!!!"

1

November 20, 2017

0

77

203,107

Gildess Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"Gildess is my first birth control. The only thing that really changed my body was that in the first couple of months my breast were tender & I had headaches almost everyday! My mood is still swinging like crazy. I'm trying too prevent myself from lashing out on my boyfriend since I know the birth control is the reason I have become extremely mean."

9

December 8, 2013

13

64

17,265

ClearLax

constipation

"I haven't use the bathroom like I supposed to in the last month. I have taken Fleet and other laxatives but it just did not work. I felt so bloated and I never stopped eating. Finally I couldn't take it no more so I went the doctor and she prescribed me something to take. The medicine that she prescribed for me wasn't covered by my insurance so I went to Walmart and saw that ClearLax had almost the same ingredients. I bought me some apple juice and mixed it together. About an hour later I really used the bathroom and I feel great. If it works for me, it is some good stuff and I am serious."

10

June 25, 2012

44

117

123,585

Skyla

birth control

"I had the Skyla inserted on Friday the 14th. I took 2 ibuprofen before hand and in my opinion that didn't help! Insertion hurt pretty bad I broke out into a sweat fast. Pain was not unbearable and it only lasted a couple minutes. I had some cramps that night but not too bad. All in all everything went good a few minutes of pain is worth the 3 years piece of mind. I have not had any spotting but I have also been on birth control pills for almost 10 years so I don't really get a period anyway."

9

April 17, 2017

1

100

194,799

Levetiracetam

epilepsy

"So I had times where I'd black out and have amnesia. Basically it would scare my parents and after the second time it happened they took me to the doctor. We went through all the test and they all came back normal except for my EEG. it came back abnormal. I was immediately put on keppra and hated every second of it. I started off with 500mg 2x a day. After the first dose I was hallucinating and very confused. The four hour mark was the worst. I was super loopy and couldn't focus for nothing. the medicine caused me to have mood swings and go into a deep depression. My advice if you have any sort of mental illness DON'T TAKE IT. I've struggled with Bulimia, Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar disorder for years. Seizures stopped. Wasn't worth it"

1

March 23, 2017

10

139

128,400

Phentermine

obesity

"I'm a 52 year old female. I lost 60 lbs in the last 2 years on a healthy diet. I quit smoking then began a new med that causes weight gain and I gained 35 lbs back. Menopause hit me hard and is making it next to impossible to lose even while strictly dieting. I'm also a seizure patient and exercise is difficult. I started taking Phentermine 37.5 mg this morning (9/17/15) and I'm already pleased. My energy level is amazingly high and my appetite is amazingly low!!! My starting weight this morning was 179 and I'm bathing this medicine in prayer;) We'll see how it goes!"

8

September 17, 2015

9

107

221,839

Timoptic Ocudose

glaucoma, open angle

"I just started using Timoptic Ocudose( manufactured in France) a month ago. I've experienced dry eyes, blurred vision, possible ringing in my ears, prominent red veins in white of eyes, and flashes. Does anyone else use this? If so any side effects? Tell me what your experience has been."

7

August 29, 2016

3

49

5,863

Flecainide

paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

"I have been on Flecainide for 3 months. It has totally eliminated my PSVT. I am on 100 mg twice a day. I have not noticed any side effects. I wonder if I should go through with the planned ablation."

10

October 25, 2017

0

40

213,556

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I tried the 3 day monistat cream for a yeast infection years ago, and it BURNED LIKE HELL FIRE as soon as I put it in. It was horrible. So this time I got a YI I was loathe to try Monistat again. For weeks I tried every treatment under the sun, boric acid, colloidal silver, yogurt, probiotics, ACV, etc... Nothing worked. I finally gave in and figured I would need to use the acid bath... I picked up the 1 day hoping that at least my suffering would be confined to one night. I read the reviews online and apologized to my vajayjay as I popped the egg thingy in a little before bedtime and prepared for the worst... Nothing happened. Seriously. No pain. No burn. A little itch as the product melted. And now my YI is gone! I love this egg."

10

September 25, 2017

3

144

12,439

Parnate

depression

"After 15 years of SSRIs and SNRI's, I was told to consider shock therapy or Parnate. Parnate is a miracle drug as far as I am concerned. At 47, I seem to have the energy that I had in my 20s and 30s. I am taking Ambien to deal with the side effect of insomnia and its working great. For once I seem to be able to synchronize up with the rest of the world. The special diet required has not been a problem so far. I seem to have a problem with almonds, but cheese pizza (non-aged cheese only!) is still okay."

10

September 19, 2009

88

103

231,074

Milnacipran

ibromyalgia

"I have been on Savella 4 a short period of time and it took the place of Cymbalta. I suffer from fibromyalgia and migraines. I notice terrible intensity of the headaches. I wake up with a much more intense headache than I used to. The insomnia I'm getting used to, I'm taking amitrytiline for that. I think I'm going to wait it out because fibromyalgia is a complicated disease. There is no 24 hour cure and I notice if I move around it also helps. Worse side effect for me is blurred vision because I am an avid reader. Good luck fibromyalgia suffers. My motto is what do you have to lose. We're all in pain already what's the worst that could happen."

5

September 18, 2009

43

123

49,128

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've been on Chateal birth control pills for almost a year from Planned Parenthood. LOVE it and I will forever continue to use it. These pills definitely make my period shorter, lessen the pain of my cramps, and helped my ACNE. I use to have the implant, and I had my period every single day and broke out on my face AND chest. Usually, I get bloated before my period comes. Once I start the green pills, bleeding begins on the 3rd or 4th day. I never experienced weight gain, or migraines."

10

August 5, 2016

7

92

182,648

Cymbalta

ibromyalgia

"I have taken this medication for about 2 years now and it has helped me tremendously. Yes the first two weeks were hard due to nausea and diarrhea however because it controlled the pain I stayed with it. I weaned myself off at one point to make sure whether or not I still needed it but within a week of being completely off of it all the pain and muscle weakness came back so I went back on it (no side effects this time) and the pain went away so it works for me. However the Dr. said that I was his only patient who had the amount of relief I experienced with the lowest dose. I also have Lupus (SLE) so it helps with the joint and muscle pain there too!! I say give it a try as I experienced the pain relief almost immediate"

10

November 1, 2017

15

146

157,649

Accutane

acne

"It took me 15 years of horrible struggles with all types of acne. Cysts, whiteheads, blackheads - everything. My dermatologist had put me on antibiotics which never worked. I got depressed and didn't even want anyone to see my face and lost a lot of confidence. Acutane has been the only thing that clears my skin and even made me feel younger."

10

September 5, 2016

25

62

100,474

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"My doctor suggested Kariva to me because I was previously on Ortho Tri-Cyclen (which made me extremely moody/emotional) and more recently Lo-Estrin (which gave me no sex drive whatsoever and made me completely emotionless). I was anxious to find a happy medium after going from one extreme to the other. I've been on Kariva for three months now. I've never been one to have any type of headaches of any kind, and after being on Kariva I experience headaches multiple times a day. I'm extremely tired all the time and I've gained weight in my breasts (I'm naturally a D and I've went up to a large DD). No sex drive, extreme mood swings, acne and increased appetite. I can't wait to get off this pill. Look for other options before taking Kariva."

1

October 29, 2011

13

133

116,962

Lamictal

bipolar disorde

"I felt a change in my moods from Lamictal almost immediately. I haven't felt that great in years, but I developed a rash in 1-2 weeks of taking it. It started as itchy hands and feet and then I itched everywhere. I did not have a severe or life threatening Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. I did drink alcohol on this medicine and it made me get drunk really fast and I would have very bad hangovers. I had to discontinue after 1 1/2 months because of the rash. Two of my friends take this and never had rashes and they also agree it is the best medicine they have taken for bipolar."

8

December 28, 2011

27

110

140,575

Escitalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"I took this 10 years ago to help with depression and anxiety through a divorce in 2006. It helped... I got better.... I stopped taking it. This year has been difficult and after car accident I am nervous, anxious and very irritable along with depression and hopelessness. I just started taking again with just 10mg and can already tell a difference.. However due to no sleep Dr put me on a sleeping pill as well so I can't tell if the Lexapro is adding to the sleep aid for my sleeping."

8

November 30, 2016

18

91

82,245

Liraglutide

obesity

"Started taking this on October 19th, I weighed 217. The first week on the .6 dose I lost 1 pound. My second week on the 1.2 dose I have lost 5 pounds and I am not done with my second week yet. When I increased my dosage I did experience some nausea but nothing too bad and an occasional headache. My appetite is down, I'm not really too hungry and I have been drinking a lot of water. Very happy right now and hope this is only the beginning. Thankful that my insurance covers this too."

9

October 31, 2015

31

96

144,677

Etonogestrel

birth control

"My sister hd the Implanon & it worked. So I decided to get it but they discontinued it. I've had nexplanon for a year now. At first it was constant bleeding & I thought it would go away within a few months cos I read that it took awhile to adjust but 5 months went past & I was so done with it. My doctor told me that maybe if I tried to take the pill with it that maybe that'll help it adjust to my body (I knew I would forget it some days) but now that my birth control prescription is up. I'm back to the same problem with spotting. Nw I just figure to just stop birth control all together & go back to condoms. The only reason I went to birth control cos everybody was saying be safe b t this is crazy! I have to be on 2 birth controls to adjust my period isn't safe!"

1

March 7, 2016

1

161

68,749

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"I've been on the shot for about 2 and a half years. The first few times I got the shot I had some inconsistent spotting. I could never tell when it would occur. After a while my body adjusted and I haven't bled since. Before I got in the shot I weighed about 98 pounds and now I'm at 110. THE SHOT DOES NOT MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT. The shot increases your appetite and it's what you eat and how much you eat that makes you gain weight. However no one informed me about the fact that it weakens your bones until about 1 month ago."

10

November 23, 2016

11

106

142,422

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"28, suffer from MTHFR (can't have hormones so this was one of my only options) NO ONE TELLS YOU THAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A MIRENA LIKE CRASH WHEN GETTING THIS REMOVED. Google mirena crash if you've never heard of it. After I had this removed for only having it a month I cried for days and became super depressed. Please be aware when trying this out whenever you have it removed you WILL be severely depressed for about a week. As far as symptoms go felt instantly different after having inserted. Deep depressing thoughts and felt like i was in a constant fog...high. I didn't want to wait it out to see if I'd adjust as I just felt weird all the time, not myself..and the strings constantly poking me and my partner"

3

October 16, 2017

1

133

28,116

Lexapro

depression

"I have only taken Lexapro (generic) for 3 days now. Dr. put me 5mg but told me to cut it in half for about a week. This morning when I woke up I felt GREAT! Not hypomanic great, just great all around. I didn't have the tormenting thoughts in my head as soon as woke up like I usually did. I have been on "depressed mode" with my BiPolar since at least May 2015 and I felt "real" and "normal" (whatever that is lol) this morning. I am very sensitive to medications with side effects of drowsiness and I have felt a little sleepy but not bad. I can actually accomplish things! I have had diarrhea but if I am going to feel like this then I can deal with it and it will probably go away."

8

September 30, 2015

58

137

184,687

Efudex

keratosis

"I ended up in the hospital with a very serious allergic reaction to Efudex. Started with nausea and diarrhea, went into hives, swelling in my lips, mouth, all over my body. I have been out of the hospital for a week my voice is still hoarse, I still have a rash not feeling well at all. I'm on Prednisone to counteract the allergic reaction."

1

November 3, 2009

97

64

192,622

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

menstrual disorders

"I started taking Yaz in 2007 due to extremely long periods. I was not sexually active when I first started taking Yaz. After about a year, I was switched to Ocella, but it was still basically the same thing. I Ocella for just under 5 years. I stopped taking it one month ago. I had ZERO sex drive, very poor natural lubrication, and cramps that had me doubled over every few months. I never really got pimples, so that's a plus. But I still had longer periods than I would have liked. "

4

May 29, 2012

4

93

230,463

Depo-Provera

birth control

"(July 17, 2013) Just received my second Depo-Provera shot yesterday. I am very pleased with this form of birth control because it is so quick, convenient, and nothing has to be done before or after sex. Personally, my only downside is weight gain. I've gained about 10 pounds and have a love/hate relationship with my newer curves (although I must say my boyfriend doesn't seem to mind them). I have not gotten my period since starting the Depo but only some light spotting a few days before I was due for my next injection. Overall, I am happy and will continue using Depo-Provera for birth control."

7

July 17, 2013

24

106

34,641

Minocycline

acne

"I took minocycline 100 mg for over 6 months then my Doctor put me down to 50mg every other day, when I was on 100 mg once a day it was great skin was so nice clear and smooth, now the 50mg every other day not that greatest, I also use a topical cream he *benzycline* or something like that, I started to break out again my skin is not smooth I know stress is a huge factor on breaking out but I don't what to do, I am going back to my Doctor to see what he suggest I am 32 years old and I want to be off this medication I want to start trying to kids soon so I don't want be on this I just want my zits gone for good.. I am starting to get a few on cheeks and around the chin area so frustrating and depressing. anyone have any suggestions?"

7

August 4, 2016

1

157

144,085

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have had my Nexplanon since February 2015 it has been great up until June 2016 when I began to end breastfeeding. I have had cramps off and on for a month I have a period for over a week stop for 3 days and starts again for another week and horrible mood swings. I have never had trouble like this on any other BC. My arm in the area of the implant hurts off and on like I am being stabbed, getting it removed asap!"

4

July 5, 2016

3

86

130,505

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Got it this morning. I'm 21 years old and have no children. Beforehand I took two doses of Cytotec to relax the cervix and 800 mg of ibuprofen. The insertion was only mildly uncomfortable. The most painful part was measuring the cervix, which was a 3/10 on the pain scale at most. I did get a bit clammy during the measurement, but was completely fine after the procedure was finished. I even drove myself home and went to school only an hour later. I got it right before my period was scheduled to begin. I have had no cramping, no soreness or discomfort. Interested to see if I will see any side effects."

10

September 18, 2012

1

113

67,825

Plan B

emergency contraception

"Basically I had sex with my boyfriend and we didn't use a condom. We never did finish but still I was scared precum could get me pregnant so I went out 3 hours after and got the pill. I now just had sex again unprotected and my boyfriend didn't pee since his last ejaculation. So I got scared again but this was within of a minute of sex and we stopped because he realized it. We went out to the store 12-13 hours later and bought it. Waiting on results. I start my period in 18 days. Pray for me."

10

October 4, 2016

3

100

101,246

Aubra

birth control

"This pill gave me the worst acne I have ever experienced. I never really had skin problems until I began taking this. I have been on it for 3 months and it has not gotten any better. The only thing this is good for is pregnancy prevention. I'm switching brands because my skin looks terrible from this."

5

August 15, 2017

2

57

169,523

Stelara

psoriasis

"I am 61 and first contracted psoriasis when I was 46 years old. It started on my elbows and gradually spread to my arms, torso, buttocks and legs. The last few years have been extremely difficult with a lot of redness and flaking. I could not wear short pants or short sleeves as I was very embarrassed. Over the years I tried hundreds of over the counter creams, supplements, light treatments, saunas, baths, diets, and prescription steroid creams and ointments. Nothing worked...until Stelara. Three weeks after my first shot of Stelara I was 95% clear. Two weeks after the second shot a month later I was completely clear of psoriasis."

10

July 19, 2014

62

110

175,509

Augmentin

strep throat

"So, got another strep infection. Haven't had one in a couple years. But you can always tell because you get fever and chills (like seizure shaking), pain when you swallow, and my tell-tale sign--dragon-hot Fire breath. Anyway, checked my throat out and it was bright red with white spots, patches of pus. I went to urgent care on my lunch and sure enough rapid strep test positive. I was prescribed augmentin 875 twice per day for 10 days. I just took my third pill and I already feel so much better. Wish I hadn't have waited 2 days."

10

April 16, 2016

38

98

177,607

Duloxetine

anxiety

"At 25 i started taking celexia. When I became pregnant less then a year later I noticed it not working any more. Then after my daughter was born I noticed a huge difference. My doctor perscribed my cymbalta, starting at 30mg and finally leveling out at 90mg. This is the best I have ever felt and have now been taking it for almost 5 years. A year ago I tried to lower my dosage (through my doctor of course) and with in the week noticed a huge difference, I was more irritable, less patient, and more anxiety. And when I dont take it for a few days my head pounds, I feel nausious, and not like my self at all. At the end of the day the good out ways the bad. Although I do wish they were not so expensive but how can you put a price on feeling normal?"

9

August 26, 2015

68

151

64,657

Sertraline

generalized anxiety disorde

"This drug has changed my life. I went from not being able to leave my house for almost a year to living a full life again. It took so many medications before my Dr decided to try zoloft. I started at 25mg whIch didn't really work and then moves up to 50mg. This was better but once I got on 100mg my life has transformed. If you are doubting if it is working, don't worry I did too. Give it months not weeks. It took a long time for me to feel better on it, but I am so glad I waited. I highly recommend this drug. I has minimal side effects the first few weeks with it. The worst thing was probably the drunken feeling during week 1. Seriously, don't give up."

10

November 12, 2015

55

133

138,048

Ortho Evra

birth control

"My boyfriend and I were getting pretty serious so I thought to ask my OB about birth control. I had read about the patch and thought why not, so she prescribed me it and I didn't even need to have an exam. This is my first time using birth control (I'm 16). So far, the patch is awesome. My acne cleared up, and my breasts have grown a bit. When I first started using it, I had some cramps but that may just have been because of my period although the cramps were worse where I had placed the patch. I felt nauseous for about a week but it was intermittent and went away. After that I felt completely fine. And I have discovered that the best place to put the patch is on your hip near your butt, that way it doesn't wrinkle."

10

December 26, 2013

18

144

218,576

Tri-Sprintec

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I started taking these after being hospitalized and given blood transfusions and iron. They recommended this and said it would help me. The first two weeks it did help a little. The third week is when everything started to change. I realized I had no energy to get out of bed. Simple things like brushing my teeth or taking a shower felt like the hardest things to do. I didn't want anyone to talk to me. I lost interest in my favorite tv shows and other things I always used to enjoy. My hair started falling out and I was always nauseous. I wouldn't eat ANYTHING! I started having heart palpitations and walking from one room to the next made me fatigued and dizzy. My body began to shut down. I do not recommend!!!"

1

February 22, 2016

3

134

187,875

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got the implant December 2016, the insertion went perfectly fine and I have yet to experience any problems with it. I also never had a period again after I started Nexplanon which is the only positive thing I can say about this birth control. It's made my skin break out so much worse and has made me start to get blemishes on my back and shoulders, but worst of all I have noticed a giant spike in anxiety and depression, to the point of suicidal thoughts and almost a suicide attempt. I am undiagnosed and always had social anxiety, but it got remarkably unbearable after the insertion, I plan on getting it out this year. I've also lost 16 lbs & am now medically underweight. I would not recommend if you have history with anxiety or depression"

2

December 11, 2017

0

138

198,207

Ranolazine

angina

"Have been Taking for 3 years, not a single side effect, since I take 14 different medications for various issues, I have thoroughly tested this medication in and out for side effects, everyone is different and reacts different to medications...I take 1000mg a day."

10

March 22, 2016

21

44

3,638

Febuxostat

gout

"I have been on Uloric for the past 18 months. I have taken a pill every day (80mg) with colchicine. Unfortunately my attacks have become more frequent and more severe. My doctor keeps saying I will get better, but I am running out of patience and plan to go to a different doctor and possibly a different drug. I need an honest second opinion, it does not help that my Rheumatologist is closing his practice due to an impending lawsuit."

4

May 28, 2017

5

80

82,103

Liraglutide

obesity

"I've been on Saxenda for just over a month. Initially, I had to really push through the side effects. It does help with appetite control and feeling full quicker. As for weight loss, only a few pounds which is disappointing. I'm also getting swelling and redness at the injection site now."

6

May 15, 2016

15

51

117,470

Nortriptyline

migraine prevention

"I'm taking Pamelor (that's the generic name) primarily for migraine prevention but it also helps my depression. It's been about three months since I started this and my migraines have reduced a lot. I rarely get them now. I'm also feeling much better since my depression. The only side effect I have is sleepiness in the mornings. Other than that it's a charm."

9

November 20, 2016

17

63

6,307

Formoterol / mometasone

moterol / mometasone)

"Had infrequent asthma all my life (I am 63) but never had to use an inhaler regularly. After a cold turned into pneumonia plus a sinus infection, my doc said to use my ProAir HFA inhaler more often. But serious asthma had set in and I wasn't getting relief. Burning sensation in lungs, difficulty breathing, no energy, was not resting well...you guys know the drill. After two puffs of Dulera, the burning sensation was reduced, lungs felt more relaxed and I could breathe more deeply. I slept better last night and awoke feeling rested...wow! After two puffs this morning (at 5:30 a.m.) I felt the burning completely subside. Feel so much better. Even sinus pressure reduced. Looking forward to feeling good again. Hope is in sight."

9

September 14, 2016

12

126