Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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24,148	Tretinoin	acne	"I'm a 20 year old male and I have what they call "mild acne". My face was covered in small bumps and little whiteheads. I've been on tretinoin .025% for 3 weeks and my face is already 90% clear. I never went through an initial breakout and so far my face hasn't become sensitive to sunlight. I even went sunbathing a few times with no trouble. This worked very very fast and cleared about 60% of my hyperpigmentation so far. I swear it even reduced some wrinkles! My complexion looks a lot healthier and I'm proud to finally say that I can look in the mirror without fear anymore! I couldn't have asked for a better product. Highly recommended for mild adult acne."	10	July 9, 2014	82	123
56,482	Humira	psoriatic arthritis	"Humira has literally been a miracle drug for me. I started a little over a month ago with the spring-loaded self-injecting pen. My Psoriatic Arthritis manifests similarly to Ankylosing Spondylitis and it usually takes me several hours in the morning to get ready. I also had psoriasis covering my scalp since I was 15 or so. Notice I said "had". My psoriasis is almost entirely gone, and I get up in the morning the same as any other person. I also had a pronounced stoop forward, and my girlfriend was in tears of joy last night after we both noticed I was standing almost completely straight."	8	February 14, 2010	52	106
207,718	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"This, by far, this is the worst tasting stuff I have ever, ever, ever tried to ingest. It tastes like somebody had dumped a box of salt in water w/a little grape juice. I squirted lemon in my mouth after each drink. It took me nearly one hour to get 16 ounces down. Drinking the 16 ounces of water later was so much easier. I gagged and gagged and gagged! The straw did not help, so little by little I drank it. So, I'm waiting for it to work. This is the first time I've used the liquid prep. I usually use the gigantic pills, and while they are huge, it is so much better than this liquid stuff. I cannot believe that the drug companies can't come up with something that is tasteless. Or, leave out the flavoring.."	1	December 17, 2015	14	139
52,693	Barium sulfate	computed tomography	"Orange flavor wasn't bad but a little orange food coloring might have made the illusion a bit more convincing. Medium thick but went down without much problem. Technician assured me it was light years better than the chalky mix they used to use. Then got an injection of an unnamed diuretic and urination every 5 minutes began. Not sure if it was completely the diuretic or the barium was a contributor but it continued right up to PET time. I warned them so they procured a plastic urinal and wrapped an diaper around me on the table. Neither got used during the 15 minute scan but it took a lot of clenched sphincter action to prevent a mess. Ten seconds off the table the urinal got used."	7	October 8, 2017	0	127
219,214	Ortho Cyclen	birth control	"I told my physician that I had an issue with heavy bleeding and very long periods and this is what she prescribed me. I haven't been having sex so I honestly don't know if it prevents it but I can say this is the first BC that hasn't gave me super bad side affects. I get zero headaches and slight naseous and when I say slight it comes and goes on some days but never stays and nothing I can't deal with. I can say though I eat A LOT. I'm 124 and before started this BC I ate a lot anyways because hey I'm a woman that loves food! It just makes me crave foods more. I also have sore boobs but it's soreness that isn't bearable. Also, I'm very VERY emotional. I cry over shows on tv."	7	August 14, 2016	6	139
32,190	Wellbutrin XL	bipolar disorde	"I was originally switched to Wellbutrin SR, cold turkey, and suffered horrible side effects until my system got used to it. When the XL came out I was hesitant to change over, but I did so with no side effects and pretty good results."	9	July 7, 2009	22	44
127,846	Phentermine	weight loss	"Phentermine has worked very well for me. Started on the medication around Thanksgiving and I have lost 18 lbs. That is a lot considering that I started at 150 lbs and I am 5'4". I wanted to get off about 20 lbs that I had gained through menopause. My appetite was out if control. My doctor recommended a low carbohydrate diet because I was insulin resistant. Basically, I am eating chicken, fish, beef, ham and turkey that is somewhat low fat. I still cook my chicken in a little bit of olive oil. I also put a small amount of butter on veggies. No sugar, bread, pasta, potatoes or rice. Read carb levels on salad dressings or sauces. My goal is to eat no more than 20 carbs per day. Drink a lot of water!"	10	December 30, 2016	17	135
110,190	Nexplanon	birth control	"I had the Implanon back in 2010-2013. It was amazing, my period was regular with no crazy side effects. So I was expecting similar results when I got the Nexplanon in Sept. 2015. I WAS WRONG. Sure, I didn't have a period since insertion, but the cost was too damn high! I had great skin, but it broke out like I was back in highschool (I'm 30). I wasn't super skinny before, but I went from 150 to 175 in less than 6 months with no changes to my diet and workout regime. I had crazy depression and couldn't concentrate on work to save my life. I have zero sex drive. I finally figured out that it was the Nexplanon after talking about my symptoms with a friend. I got it taken out recently and hopefully things will calm down again."	1	March 9, 2016	6	141
125,529	Dulcolax	constipation	"I have been constipated for about a week or so now. I took 2 pills around 9:00 p.m. for the first time last night. I woke up around 2:00 a.m. with excruciating abdominal pains. I thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room. I've been relieved of my constipation, but have had loose/watery diarrhea about 6 or 7 times. My stomach is still uneasy, and I am still experiencing watery/loose diarrhea at 1:45 p.m. It has done it's job, but next time I will be taking just one."	6	June 23, 2014	11	92
220,838	Loestrin 24 Fe	birth control	"I am 22 and I have been on this pill for about 5 months. I was on Yasmin/Ocella for about 4 1/2 years and I loved that birth control! But I started to get ovarian cysts, which is common after taking a birth control for that amount of time. Since I've been on Loestrin, I have hated life! As of right now, I've been on my period for 3 weeks. I can't seem to lose weight after eating healthy and going to the gym 7 days a week. My mood is horrible. I am about to start Sprintec, although reviews for Sprintec aren't much better than this one. Every birth control reacts differently with every woman."	5	June 16, 2010	5	116
144,248	Etonogestrel	birth control	"OMG. Anxiety. With this BC I have only had it for 2 years and I'm sitting in the dr office right now waiting to get it out because I have had my period for a month and I've totally flew off the handle. Emotionally unstable. I can not function in daily situations because of this. And I never had anxiety before this. I would not recommend this to anyone."	2	June 3, 2016	0	69
18,373	Voltaren	osteoarthritis	"I have osteoarthritis in my hands, elbows, knees and feet, and some days the pain was so bad I didn't want to move. The first day I took Voltaren I felt full pain relief, It's a wonderful pain medication. I like that its not a narcotic. Thank you Voltaren I have my life back."	9	October 12, 2012	86	54
199,307	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I was on this method of birth control from age 16-20. I loved it! I never noticed a weight gain, no periods at all for this entire time. In retrospect that probably isn't healthy but at the time it didn't bother me in the slightest. I had pretty intense mood swings, but I was also In a very unstable relationship at the time so I'm not going to pin the mood swings entirely on the depo. I recently switched to Trinessa pills and absolutely hate them, I never realized how happy I was with the depo shot until I started something else. I'm slightly concerned with the long term effects of the shot, but I might end up switching back to it. I know it has a rep for making people gain crazy weight, but it didn't have that effect on me."	8	August 28, 2015	2	142
220,470	Loestrin 24 Fe	birth control	"I used this mediation for about 7 years and never once was pregnant or any side effects. However now that I have had a child (1 year) I have been taking this medicine and I have noticed that I am bloating having severe stomach problems that last hours, migraines, dizziness, and massive mood swings. I am thinking that after having a child your hormones change so due take into consideration after having a child that what worked before may not work after child birth. Other then that for the 7 years it was amazing!"	6	October 19, 2011	0	94
173,830	Provigil	multiple sclerosis	"I was diagnosed with MS at the age of 29 and had severe fatigue for 2 years prior. I started on 200mg which was way too strong so I cut the dose into 100mg. I find that if I take it everyday it is not as effective so I just take it when needed which ends up being about 3 times a week (I work full time in a sort of stressful environment). It is important not to "over do it" when on Provigil. I have to say that Provigil changed my life. I am now able to spend time with my boyfriend in the evenings after work and also see friends past 9 PM and not get fatigued. I do feel that when I drink on Provigil I get very emotional...so I try and stay away from drinking. I do like how it helps me mentally focus and also have energy to exercise!"	10	April 21, 2010	41	154
68,823	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"This is my 6th cycle shot. I originally did pills. But due to not wanted a period at all. I decided to take the shot. Im plus size 250. 5.9 i didnt gain any weight. I do seem tired more and the numbness in my legs does happen. But with speaking to my nurse. They say it take calcium out our bones. So. Drink milk take vitamins. The mood swings and depression. I believe. I am more irritable. I think thats a lil me too. Not the shot. To clear up. I love it. No cycle. No worries to take a pill. Make sense to me."	10	September 6, 2016	9	106
156,752	Dulaglutide	diabetes, type 2	"This is my second week on Trulicity. Nausea(comes and goes), abdominal cramping, constant full feeling, Guess thats what helps you loose weight, who wants to eat when they feel like they just ate. UUUUGH!!! headaches all day, muscle at base of neck on left side hurts. No diarrhea thank god (yet anyway). Just an over all not so good feeling. Not sure if I will stay on this Med. But trying it out to see if it lowers my sugar. I can deal with nausea but stomach pain and diarrhea no way."	4	March 9, 2016	22	92
7,131	Aluminum chloride hexahydrate	hyperhidrosis	"Drysol worked perfectly. I'm not sure why my hands sweated so much, perhaps they were sweaty cause I have really bad anxiety. Either way Drysol stopped it. Now I don't have to worry about if my hands are sweaty when I need to shake someones hand or avoid even shaking it. Drysol is amazing and has changed my life. "	10	June 25, 2012	26	60
18,847	Solifenacin	overactive bladde	"I've taken Vesicare for 3 weeks now and my overactive bladder has improved significantly. Before I was back and forth to the bathroom all day at work and nights were the worst. 5 to 6 times throughout the night had my life completly messed up. So far I think I've only experienced dry mouth and I'm hoping that's all I experience because this medicine has changed my life."	9	October 20, 2015	55	68
71,711	Tramadol	chronic pain	"I was given Tramadol after a knee replacement and for osteoarthritis.I had always had mild depression in life and anxiety in spite of an intense exercise schedule.Since taking 300mg daily most of the depression and anxiety have gone..such a relief.My doctor did not know that Tramadol can be effective for depression.There are side effects like dry mouth but benefits outweigh side effects in my experience"	9	April 23, 2017	22	65
204,463	BuSpar	anxiety	"I've been taking Buspar for a month, following a period of elevating anxiety that was turning my life into a joyless state of constant worry and anxious, obsessive, unhelpful thoughts. My psychiatrist warned it would take 4-6 weeks to notice any improvement - I noticed significant improvement within hours of pill #1 with minor and bearable side effects. At other low periods, I was medicated for depression without benefit, and sometimes terrible side effects (Prozac: auditory hallucinations; Celexa: crazy hot flashes). Unfortunately I seem to be noticing decreasing benefit. I have been taking just 7.5 mg/day so today I doubled to the full 15mg I was prescribed. Hope it works! This medicine has given me real hope."	8	November 30, 2014	102	117
129,624	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I just got the Skyla IUD inserted this morning and wanted to share my positive experience, especially after reading all of the horror stories online. For a little background information, I am a 19 year old girl who has never been pregnant before. I have been on birth control pills since about 16. Overall I did not have a painful insertion. I will be the first one to say that I do not have a good tolerance for pain and am a big baby about everything. So much so that I am 19 and still cry about getting shots.. a little embarrassing but to put it in to perspective haha. The only part of insertion that was uncomfortable but not painful was the opening of my cervix. Don't listen to the horror stories like I did because I freaked out over nothing!"	9	June 25, 2015	5	142
146,010	Suboxone	opiate dependence	"This drug has saved me from the disease of addiction. My use of opiates was out of control and kept getting more and more dangerous. I was at the point where I was cutting up Fentanyl strips and chewing them and sucking the Fentanyl out. Fentanyl is 50x stronger than oral Morphine or Vicodin so I was def playing with fire. Some people mentioned the Suboxone making you itchy, if this happens talk to your Doctor about a drug called Vistaril. It is a prescription strength antihistamine that they use many times for rashes or itchy skin. I have been on it for years and it works great!"	10	April 5, 2015	27	108
205,725	Pristiq	bipolar disorde	"I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder just a few months ago. I'm 25 and let me say this medicine works great. I could tell a difference within the first week and my husband (whom I was driving absolutely crazy) saw a huge change too. I feel happier now and the "manicness" has gone away. I have noticed the weight loss but not too much. I was weighing in at 160lbs and now I'm down to 150lbs so 10 lbs in the past 2 months is good. My sex life is back to normal where I hope it will stay. I feel like a better mother and wife now, all because of Pristiq."	10	May 9, 2011	36	112
200,087	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I was apprehensive about Chantix due to the possible side effects, but boy was I surprised! I smoked a little here and there while on Chantix. The cigarettes became less and less, as the smell and taste grew to become awful. On the 8th day of Chantix I was leaving the bar, and tossed my pack of cigarettes over my shoulder and left. I Haven't had a cigarette since. Chantix far exceeded my expectations. I had zero side effects, and as long as you take the medicine exactly as prescribed, you will quit. Thank you so much Chantix. I am officially a non-smoker. I am still on the Chantix post-quitting because I am afraid of relapse. I will continue on Chantix until all pills are gone. After 20 years of smoking, Chantix ultimately one the battle."	10	September 9, 2015	48	136
51,698	Azithromycin	pharyngitis	"Had throat infection took 3 days pack, feeling great after fighting the same for over one and half month. Today is 4th day I am going to continue it for 3 more days."	7	January 26, 2015	1	33
15,039	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"At the beginning, it caused a LOT of nausea. I would wake up in the middle of the night feeling awful. I'm about 6 months in now, and the nausea has almost disappeared. The only times it comes back are when I don't eat when taking the pill. I never get pimples or acne anymore and my periods are tolerable. It's protected me really well from pregnancy so far and hope it stays that way!"	7	July 12, 2017	0	75
37,515	Vyvanse	adhd	"I have been taking Vyvanse for 3 months now I felt really good on the 30mg but it wasnt lasting all day so my Dr changed me to 40mg last month but I'm no longer able to take it due to the stomach aches and nausea I would get everyday. I'm now back on the 30mg and feeling great."	10	December 29, 2011	10	59
122,637	Linaclotide	constipation, chronic	"Have had a sluggesh bowel with incomplete emptying in a daily basis. I was always full, bloated and miserable. Since taking 145 a linzess in am I empty 100% and feel great EVERY day. Changed my life, miracle drug for me."	10	December 19, 2015	57	41
119,137	Zoloft	anxiety and stress	"Have been on Zoloft for about three years - low dose couple of times per week and really feel it has helped with stress, anxiety, the "what ifs" etc. Makes me more able to tolerate intolerable people and not over react to them. Also helps out with social anxiety and over thinking and analyzing every little thing I may or may not do. No side effects that I have noticed. If you think you are irritable or others around you tell you that you may need something follow their unwanted advice and try something it could be life changing."	8	April 30, 2009	206	99
205,042	Toradol	pain	"I had a awful reaction to this medication, while I was in the ER. I felt like my whole body was on fire and I wanted to crawl up the walls. It was giving to me because it is a none narcotic medication because I am allergic to a lot of the stronger pain medication's. This is one more I can add to my list of adverse reaction."	1	November 19, 2009	13	68
16,275	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"Growing up my periods were always irregular. First, they came randomly throughout the year and lasted about 7 days w/ minimal cramps. I'd probably have 3 cycles a year. Then I experienced the polar opposite. I would have a period 3 months at a time then stop the rest of the year. Things worsened and 3 months became 6, so I reached out to a doctor and they suggested this. Now, my periods are regular, light, short (4-5 days), no cramps, but I will still get this one bump under my chin (I've experienced this same bump before microgestin). This isn't a problem. It typically goes away and my skin is back to normal until next month. I've noticed that I get food cravings now. All in all, I've had a good experience. No nausea, pain, or bad acne."	8	March 14, 2016	3	139
125,962	Viibryd	depression	"I have fought depression all my life-60 years. I have tried pretty much every medicine available. My care provider put me on 40 mg Viibryd and 100 mg Lamotrigine. After about 6 weeks I woke up and could face the day. I have the desire to live and no longer have to try to pull myself out of a deep pit every day. "	10	January 11, 2015	120	64
22,324	Baclofen	muscle twitching	"I was prescribed Baclofen 5 years ago for BFS and chronic fatigue. Helped a great deal with the fatigue, but didn't stop the fasciculations in my legs and feet. I'm still taking 5mg, three or four times a day."	8	May 29, 2009	25	39
49,418	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I was on this pill for little over a year and then started getting Large blood clots. I ended up losing a lot of blood and ended up in hospital and had 2 blood transfusions. Be careful or you may be in the same position I'm in right now. Thank goodness one of my dr's prescibed me a different pill."	1	December 21, 2015	0	60
43,197	Sronyx	birth control	"I have only been using this for a little while and I constantly have bad headaches and drowsiness. This morning in the shower I lost my vision and felt like I was going to pass out so I think I'm going to stop taking these pills."	2	April 30, 2010	8	46
40,257	Savella	ibromyalgia	"I've been on Savella since 2010 (5 years). I had tried Cymbalta and Lyrica prior to Savella--both of those made me gain so much weight I became depressed. Savella was amazing after the two weeks of hellish side effects to get on it. I had brain zaps, manic phases, irritability, sweating, and sleeplessness--then no symptoms for 4 years. In the last year, I've developed tachycardia--which I blame on Savella. Interestingly, I've also developed idiopathic anaphylactic allergies in the last year. All in all, I think Savella did it's job and pulled me out of the cycle of pain. It practically cured my vulvadynia. But I would have had another child if the pregnancy side effects were known."	8	March 26, 2015	59	117
128,093	Phentermine	weight loss	"40 yr old female. 5'3" Started on 37.5 mg of phentermine, July 9th. Starting weight was 200.4. Today is July 11th and I weigh, 194.6. I'm sure its water weight, but I'm still losing. Yay! Haven't been able to get much sleep since being on it, and dry mouth, hence the water increase. Don't feel hungry, but I do eat. I'm curious as to how much more I will be able to lose. First goal weight is, 170. Second goal is 150."	8	July 12, 2016	5	82
205,829	Pristiq	anxiety	"I'm a 20 yr old female with anxiety, panic disorder, and attention deficit. This was my first day of Pristiq, but I noticed a huge change today already! I took a 50mg in the morning before work and had no problem dealing with customers or talking to strangers in general. I had a few short moments where I felt nervous, but I was surprised to find I was very relaxed all day. I really had no idea I was so anxious all the time! I would definitely recommend this!"	10	April 16, 2010	54	89
128,947	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Was super stressed for a few days. You must be too. If you've taken this pill before your fertile/ovulation day, I'd say it will definitely work, have no worries. I've had unprotected sex nov 17, my last period was Nov 6, took the pill 36 hours after (November 18). Felt cramping after 24 hours of intake, second day, felt pain on left lower abdomen, followed with bloatedness and more mild cramping a few days after. 11 days after pill, period came with mild cramping. Very dark red scanty blood. I'm on my 2nd day of period now. Don't use this pill if possible. It truly messes up your hormones and it was a nasty experience. I wish you all the best of luck."	9	November 29, 2015	13	123
197,280	Paroxetine	anxiety	"I started Paxil 1 week ago and I have only had one little attack. It has given me more energy for work! But I do find myself going home after work and taking a nap! The only bad thing about it so far is I'm clenching my jaw a lot causing my back teeth to hurt and can't really chew that well, may be why I am losing weight also! But it has made my life a lot easier so far! From before I'd have to miss work because of my anxiety!"	8	April 3, 2013	78	92
230,459	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I'm 17 years old, I was on the pill at first but I got off because I was ALWAYS moody! So I got on Depo so far it's been okay, but since I've been on it my face has started peeling. I'm always putting lotion on my face."	5	November 16, 2013	10	48
23,449	Methadone	opiate withdrawal	"I've been on methadone maintenance now for nearly three years. It truly saved my life. I am now back to being a productive member of society and believe it to be a gift. I have absolutely no desire to use opiates any longer."	9	August 8, 2011	31	43
99,718	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"I used Suprep. Yes the taste was slightly unpleasant, salty. Previously I used Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (aka Peg-3350) that required drinking one gallon of liquid over a short period of time. Suprep wins hands down."	9	October 14, 2016	5	35
148,003	Norethindrone	birth control	"I had just about given up on ever thinking I could be on a hormonal form of contraception. I had tried two other forms of birth control in the past, the first being Yaz which was the WORST thing ever. I swore off birth control for years thinking my body just couldn't handle it. I recently went back to my OBGYN just to see if there were ANY other last resort options for pills. She recomended Lyza becuase its low hormones, and I was hesitant at first but gave it a go. I have been on Lyza for almost a month now, I have had almost no spotting, no mood swings, no headaches, no troubles with blood clots/wheezing, nothing like my other experiences! Thank you Lyza!!! You literally saved the day, and hopefully everything continues to be awesome!"	10	May 4, 2016	13	138
159,943	Bactrim	urinary tract infection	"Today was the first day I took this medication. Two hours after, I experienced joint pain, blurred vision, back pain, a headache, chills, fever, nausea, cough and sore throat. This was in addition to my already severe urinary tract infection symptoms which I was sent to the ER for the night before, including, severe pain in pelvis, achy back (kidneys). Although, symptoms of a severe UTI can also be fever, pain in the flank (pain that runs along the back at about waist level), chills, and nausea, I believe the medication gave me the additional symptoms. I was fine all day long until around two hours after taking the pill. After about 3 hours, symptoms increasingly went away. I am not sure if the pills are working or if they wore off."	5	February 7, 2011	22	132
220,035	Amitriptyline	insomnia	"I've been on 20 mg of amitriptyline at bedtime for insomnia for 6 years now. I had been on valium after a bout with acute stress disorder, but found it highly addictive and found myself going to my shrink not for therapy, but just to get my RX renewed. I knew then that I had to get off the valium. My GP suggested the amitriptyline, and it is great. No side effects, and it LETS me sleep, it doesn't MAKE me sleep. It also lets me get back to sleep if I have to get up at night to use the bathroom. My doc told me to start with 10 mg and move up by 10 mg increments until I found a dose that worked but that didn't leave me hung over the next day. 10 mg worked. 30 mg put me in a fog til noon the next day. 20 mg has been perfect!"	10	January 20, 2016	53	155
108,196	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I have been on Contrave since 6/9/15 and have lost 30lbs. I exercise every day, at least 45 minutes of walking. I had minimal side effects that started with nausea after increasing to 2 pills in the morning and evening, but that diminished within a few days, other than that I have had mild constipation. LOVE this medicine. It's helped me to steer clear of snacking, especially chocolate. I have at least 35 more lbs to lose to be where I want to be. I will continue with Contrave because to me, it is AMAZING! Good Luck to you all !!!!"	10	September 23, 2015	33	101
122,327	Dymista	allergic rhinitis	"This product has literally been a life-saver! I was not able to function from day to day without severe sinus headaches that would turn into migraines, but this product has given me my life back. I use half the recommended dose, one spray in each nostril once a day, but I've had no side effects at all. I didn't do well with a plain steroid nasal spray, and a plain antihistamine nasal spray didn't work at all, but this combination has worked like a charm. I've been on it for a couple of years, and I have only one complaint: it's expensive!"	10	May 26, 2017	9	102
122,816	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel	birth control	"This is my first birth control I have ever been on. I've been on this pill going on two years. It does its job in the field of preventing pregnancy. The only thing I dislike about it is I get very moody at times while on it, if I skip a pill and have to double up on it the next night I get a real bad headache! I have experienced weight gain as well, which no girl cares for. But like they all say every one is different."	9	September 21, 2017	3	89
28,285	Lexapro	generalized anxiety disorde	"This medication is fantastic. I was suffering from some major anxiety for years and this has taken a huge burden off me. There are still an occasional surge of anxiety but its an anomaly now where it used to be the norm for me. For those bad times I'll take Ativan and the combination between the two work awesome. I only take about 4 Ativan a month, the rest of the time Lexapro does the job. And I sleep SO much better."	9	January 12, 2015	81	82
206,329	Mesalamine	ulcerative colitis	"Had severe bloody diarrhea for a couple months, went away for two years then came back worse. I was then diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. My Dr started me on 6 pills a day of Asacol. Within two weeks I was having completely normal bowel movements again with no pain. I then began decreasing my dosage (doctors orders) and now I am currently on 2 pills a day of 800g. My life is completely back to normal. The only side effect I have is slight dizziness during more stressful times. I have had a couple minor minor flares. I do miss my dosage once in a while but it never seems to affect me as long as I take my next dose. Would recommend Asacol in a heart beat!"	10	February 6, 2014	26	128
31,340	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"This was horrible! I had the infection for about 3 days until I could get the cream and started it tonight. I put it in and in less than a minute felt the horrible itching and burning like everyone else. It was so bad I took it out and washed after less than five minutes. I will not be using this ever again and I will be telling my pharmacist about this. DO NOT BUY THIS IT IS THE WORST FEELING EVER."	1	July 10, 2016	17	82
165,999	Levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I am 15 years old, and I had the Skyla IUD inserted due to my extreme period pains. My gyno reccomended a form of birth control, and after trouble with pills/insurance, I decided to get an IUD. It probably didn't help that I was shaking and sweaty from the nerves, but the pain was AWFUL. I felt a very bad pinch, and then a very intense cramp. This procedure only lasted around 2-3 minutes. Afterwards, I had terrible cramps. Lying around for the rest of the day really helped. I still experience cramping here and there, but overall I feel much better. No acne or mood swings, though I do have some brown discharge sometimes. It reduced the pain of my periods, and it prevents pregnancies like it promises. I love it, and the pain is worth it :)"	9	February 5, 2017	0	139
20,162	Macrobid	urinary tract infection	"This drug is going on my "Do Not Prescribe" list. After a day and a half on it, the fatigue was so bad I could barely function. No one claimed to know anything about this side effect, but when I looked it up I kept seeing it happening to users again and again. It helped my UTI, but I couldn't get off the couch. I phoned my doctor and was switched to Cipro. After skipping my evening dose of Macrobid and taking Cipro instead, I felt almost normal the next day. Be very, very cautious about using this drug."	1	February 23, 2016	28	99
10,026	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"By far, the best birth control I've ever used. No weight gain, no side effects [although my breasts have been somewhat sensitive] and lighter periods. I was very hesitant about several birth control pills prior due to horror stories from others. However, I'm very pleased with the results thus far and highly recommend this pill to anyone searching for a new pill."	10	April 4, 2012	11	62
141,048	Escitalopram	anxiety	"This is a great medicine by all means. If you suffer from anxiety or panic attack, please do your self a favour and take it because it will make you fresh and put you back to the person you used to be. I suffered both anxiety and some panic attacks because those two work hand in hand and almost killed me. My life almost got destroyed because I was afraid of doing things alone, travel alone, or trying new things. I tried to make my self busy with playing video games or playing with my phone, or watch movies to keep my mind busy with that. but still I used to suffer this a lot. after taking this medication for about 7 months at 10 mg per day, i totally forgot what it means to be under anxiety or having such panic attacks. First few days r hard"	10	October 6, 2015	31	148
217,444	Clarithromycin	sinusitis	"I have been on this med for 5 days for a sinus infection. I am so close to calling it quits. I have been having bad anxiety, heart palpitations, clammy sweats, and feel shaky and weak on it. It makes food taste like crap and leaves a nasty battery acid taste in your mouth. I start to feel better in the couple hours coming up to my next dose (every 12 hours) and then BAM within an hour after taking the dose it all hits. It is definitley helping my sinus infection but this drug is hell. A pharmacist told me that this is in the top two antibiotics that are reported to have the worse side effects. Boooo. I also took a Zopiclone so I could sleep and woke up with a nasty reaction! Felt so high and dizzy, drugged out of my mind...terrifying."	1	October 11, 2015	26	145
35,978	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"Alert: Suboxone is incredibly effective at helping with opiate detox in the short term. However, it is very easy to become dependent on the Suboxone. Try and only use Suboxone for 4-6 days and deal with the remaining withdrawals. "	8	October 16, 2011	23	40
188,759	ParaGard	birth control	"I had the Paragard for 6 years and it was great. I was having panic attacks and somebody told me it was a reaction to the copper, so I had the Paraguard removed. Most Stupid decision I ever made was getting it removed. I went back to my midwife to get another Paraguard and they could not get it inserted correctly. I wish I would've kept it in. The first tine it was inserted was easy and pain free. The second time around pretty painful. It depends on the person and how it feels."	8	October 21, 2014	18	94
51,040	Azithromycin	chlamydia infection	"Went to the hospital and was given 4 250mg pills and told to make sure I drink lots of water and don't have sex. When I started getting the worst stomach ache ever, my first thought was it was because I was nervous and upset because of the diagnosis... then I googled it and found all of these kindred spirits. So glad it's not just me! You'd think they would maybe mention you'd get a bad tummy ie. start pooping your brains out???"	10	December 8, 2016	4	83
192,077	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	acne	"I came off Tri-Lo and I started using Yaz to fix my acne (moderate to severe). I also went on Yasmin to fix my acne (it was much much better). I have been on this pill for nearly 3 months and am so anxious to change it. There has been no positive change regarding my acne issues. My depression has gotten worse as a side effect. Usually my PMS starts a day or two before my period, but on Yaz it starts around a full week prior and it's a lot more intense. When I was on Tri-Lo I only got cramps a bit, and they weren't very painful. On Yaz, I've gotten cramps for each period and each time has been increasingly painful. I get yeast infections before every period. I have never gotten a yeast infection before using Yaz!!!"	1	October 27, 2016	5	141
178,600	Victoza	diabetes, type 2	"Started on 1 April 17 and so far NO weight loss, my glucose readings gone UP not down, I have this full feeling all the time which I can't bear and feel generally 'not myself' . This evening I've had severe palpitations for about 3 hours with a horrible doom and gloom feeling, I have no pain, just flutters, tearful, impending doom feeling. I have just taken a reading and my glucose is 25mmol/L which is higher than it was BEFORE I started on Viktoza. It's not for me. I was doing better and feeling better just taking Sitagliptin. Going to ring my doctor tomorrow."	1	May 15, 2017	12	105
188,158	Prempro	postmenopausal symptoms	"I have been on this medication for 37 days. My day and night sweats are no longer severe. I only toss my comforter once a night as opposed to many times. My day sweats are no longer embarrassing, e.g. while talking with coworkers, I would without warning began to get warm, hot, and then dripping in sweat to include my hair. My mood swings are gone, I am back to normal. LOVING IT."	8	August 20, 2012	80	73
81,991	Liraglutide	weight loss	"I started Saxenda 1 week ago. I've been experiencing a little nausea but it seems if I eat something before taking it it's not that bad it eventually goes away during the day. It's great to know that people are getting their experience especially people saying their doctors telling them that if you're losing weight still stay on the same dose if you're experiencing a lot of nausea as long as you're losing weight I am 5'3" and started at 227. I'm down 7lbs. I am glad that I started this first before I was thinking about going for a gastric bypass. So we will see what this outcome is the only thing that scares me is possible thyroid cancer. My insurance did Cover drug thank goodness."	10	October 6, 2016	24	127
228,387	Butrans	pain	"The patch seems to be helping. I was given the 10mg and think that my doctor is going to bump it up to 20mg as I still need to take about 6-8 10mg Norco during the day and night also. I am hoping to up the patch dose and lessen the Norco dose. I haven't had any side effects from the patch, not one thing. They stay in place for the full 7 days and are very easy to use. The only real down side is the cost, even with a $40 coupon from my doctor it cost $50 for 4 patches. I will try the 20 mg and see if the $50 a month is worth it."	8	February 27, 2011	111	118
68,808	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"After trying every single birth control besides the depo shot and the iud I decided to give the shot a chance. Worst idea of my life. Iv been on it for 8 months and I can't wait to never get my next shot. As soon as I got my first shot I noticed my appetite increase. I was never full, I could eat all day. After I ate breakfast I couldn't wait for lunch. All I wanted to do was eat and sleep all day. I called my doc and she said to give it 3 months. After 3 months I was depressed I hated my life and I couldn't stop eating. 6 months in I gained 21 pounds. I didn't want to wake up ever. I couldn't wait to get home and go to sleep after work. All I keep thinking about is suicide. I will never go on this birth control again."	4	September 19, 2016	7	154
198,051	Metoprolol	high blood pressure	"I started taking this medicine in 2006. It works to take the pressure off my heart but it has caused me arthritis in my knees, hands and feet. Now I am in pain most of the time. My hands have developed arthritis in both thumbs, my feet have it in my toes. I tried another Astra Zeneca product called Atacand and it works better but is so expensive I can't afford to buy it."	5	October 23, 2011	60	74
134,856	Zovirax Cream	cold sores	"When I feel a cold sore coming on (tingle) I rub it on and it stops the outbreak. Only thing is it tastes horrible; sometimes it's hard not to rub your lips around the mouth without getting some in."	9	December 10, 2008	29	39
182,145	Clomipramine	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I have severe ocd, depression, and social anxiety. After reaching the dose of 100mg per day, this med was extremely effective for my depression, ocd, and social anxiety. In fact it is the only med I have tried that has been very effective for my social anxiety. It absolutely changed my life in just 2-3 weeks after starting it. One catch though It caused really bad difficulty urinating. It was to the point that I had to get off of the med. I will say though after trying around 16-20 psych meds over the course of 10 years it is the most effective hands down. I'm actually starting it again because the trade off really is worth it."	9	December 3, 2016	15	118
91,211	Botox	overactive bladde	"As of today I have received Botox for the forth time. I have explored over the years many, many options for treating my OAB (over active bladder) & IC (Intercystial Cystitis) including oral meds, physical therapy, a bladder sling (that was a good decision) & finally having the Interstem device implanted (that only produce a little improvement). I was my doctors first patient to receive the treatment. I am so grateful for this option. Before Botox I could not go far from home. Walking my dogs meant I had to wear a pad the size of a brick. By the time I made it home it would be soaked. At the age of 45I was depressed with my condition & options. Next week I am having my doctor remove my Interstim device. Having Botox is all I need."	10	August 8, 2014	134	138
206,444	Trilafon	psychosis	"I had a similar experience. Tremors in hands (not really noticeable to someone watching unless they were looking for it), but relief from the delusions I was experiencing. My problem has been going on for over 16 years so I anticipate it will not magically disappear (and it didn't) but the clarity of thinking I experience with this medicine really helps me."	9	May 23, 2011	45	62
50,511	Gabapentin	pain	"I normally take narcotic pain pills. I have, usually moderate, pain in my joints and especially in my back. I decided to try the Gabapentin. It did really help for the pain, and I also had a very relaxed feeling. A couple of things I did not like was: 1) I was very clumsy and disoriented. I couldn't walk right and almost fell over several times. 2) I laid down to watch a movie, since I was stumbling around my house, and I ended up passing out for hours... from about 3 to almost 7 today. Now the "sleep aid" isn't necessarily a bad thing, but maybe this medication is best only taken at night for some people, including myself."	7	February 27, 2012	75	120
32,500	Lisinopril	high blood pressure	"I started out at 5 mg and am now taking 10 mg with a diuretic. I do get dry eye and dry mouth. I bought an OTC spray for the dry mouth that works well. I also bought a gel type eye drop that I put in both eyes at night. Works wonderfully. So far, this has worked well. My blood pressure has come down as has the swelling in my legs/feet. I plan to continue, Will update as needed."	8	July 22, 2012	50	80
145,326	Etonogestrel	birth control	"This is my second go around with this birth control the first 3 years I had NO period or spotting the entire 3 years. It was amazing. The second implant I've gotten was not so much the same. I don't get periods but I do get spotting. It's usually at the beginnig of the month or not at all. It never last more than a week and it's so light I sometimes forget it happening. The only side affects that I have noticed are acne and mood swings. I'm due to have it removed in December of 2015, however I'm probably going to get it removed sooner, due to the acne. I can't take it anymore!!! After 6 years on nextplanon I will more than likely resort back to the pill."	7	September 17, 2015	1	131
193,360	Cyclobenzaprine	migraine	"I had a terrible migraine and took 1/2 of a 5mg. It worked great. Yes, it knocked me out for about 12hrs but that was a small price to pay in order to get rid of the pain. It just works different for people. My boyfriend takes a 10mg for back spasms and he can barely tell he took one. He is a little under 200 lbs and I'm about 140lbs. I do not take this medication on a regular basis. Maybe twice a month if that."	9	January 2, 2014	43	87
4,914	Belviq	obesity	"I have been on Belviq for just shy of 10 months. I started at about 288 lbs. I got an Eat Smart scale the second week on Belviq. I was a 54 year old male. Today, I weighed in at 226 lbs. That is 62 lbs. lost in almost 10 months. The week I started, my A1c was 6.6. My PCP has been having blood work done every 3 months. My A1c is now 5.3 and I am no longer taking Metformin or Simvistatin. Side effects are very minor, compared to how it has changed my life. And the second best thing is, I sleep much sounder. If I do wake up at night, I fall back asleep right away. When I make it to my goal weight, I will probably talk to my doctor about continuing Belviq at a 1/2 dosage."	10	September 6, 2014	157	142
47,643	Tapentadol	pain	"Love it. I have degenerative facets in 3rd, 4th and 5th lumbar and after taking Percocet they finally put me on Nucynta. Within a week I felt like a new person. I could walk and bend again. I have been on this medicine for almost a year now and I am a new person."	9	January 30, 2012	37	54
211,399	Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin	melasma	"My dermatologist recommended this product. As a teenager I was diagnosed with Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis. I would have experienced breakouts of it , I no longer experience breakouts, however I remained with dark spots all over my body, main problem area-my legs. I am now 30 years old. My now dermatologist rediagnosed me with Lichen Planus and indicated that it would take approximately 3 series of treatments to experience results, used the product faithfully for a little over 6 -8 weeks and I see zero improvement thus far, I am to return to the DR. for a review & prescription."	2	August 23, 2017	2	99
29,349	Topiramate	obesity	"Hi I have been taking these pills for 5 weeks now for weight loss I do struggle . Specialist trying to see if it's my metabolism... I'm On 25mg he has not mentioned anything about higher dose but I have not been able to sleep !!! It's driving me crazy now . Was wondering if any of you had the same experience? I do feel so tired and lethargic but it's so late before I get any sleep then I'm waking up mid afternoon missing my days I've tried getting up early going out walking etc like today still no luck . I suffer with mental health problems and was dubious about taking them at first but read a lot on your feedback that it's helped some people.I just hope this depression is through my sleep pattern and not the med ."	4	February 3, 2016	31	142
152,862	Doxycycline	acne	"Hello, in 2015 I was suffering from moderate acne. My face was full of acne & marks. I was going through depression & the result was clearly showing up on my face. Later as I came out of depression in March 2016 but my face was still showing some moderate acne. Which used to worsen sometimes. Later in August I visited dermatologist. He prescribed me doxycycline for 2 months. He even added that I should not take it for a long period of time & within 2 weeks I could see results. It worked wonderfully. My face was totally cleared up. I still suffer from mild acne but I go back to doxy dosage. Which is if I'm taking it now for 15 days then I won't take it for next 1 or 1.5 month. Just to avoid resistance. But I must say doxy is saviour."	8	April 23, 2017	5	146
210,655	Mirtazapine	depression	"Had tried Escitalopram, Doxepin and almost everything else before I was prescribed Mirtazapine. Within a week to two I felt like myself again, my anhedonia disappeared and I started taking interests in things again. work and interest in hobbies has returned and I am sleeping better than ever with nary a feeling of drowsiness in the am. For depression or insomnia this is the pill to take."	10	July 14, 2017	17	67
212,157	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"I've been on Lamotrigine (lamictal) for about a year. DR VERY slowly dosed me up to 150mg mostly because I keep missing doses. It begins working immediately. You'll experience drowsiness with each dosage upgrade. I started feeling more "normal" and balanced. It has also reduced frequency and intensity of panic attacks, no more tremors (might be due to addition of proprananol). I feel I should have been on this for years before now. I think it has increased made my skin dryer but thankfully no rash. It helped me cope with grief and aggression too. I've insisted that Dr never take Me off this med."	8	April 22, 2015	41	105
130,134	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Let me start off by saying this can happen to anyone. I'm a nurse. On 8/31 my boyfriend's condom broke. He noticed & pulled out right before he ejaculated. Although I didn't think I was pregnant,12 hours later I took the My Choice brand contraceptive. The only side effects I had were achy soreness in my shoulders, little bit of nausea, and exhaustion (but I was up all night worrying if I could become pregnant so I have to factor that in too). Being a RN, I researched the medication, it's side effects, etc. I also purchased Midol & chewable Pepto Bismal---great investment! First sign of a side effect I took the correlating med. Worked like a charm! Today is 9/8, was spotting but it's gotten heavier so it works! I'm 2 weeks early!"	10	September 9, 2014	2	134
18,385	Voltaren	osteoarthritis	"MD recommended that I take this medication for 4 weeks, 75 mg twice a day. He warned me that most people stop taking the medication after two weeks because they feel much better. I have been taking the medication for 3 days and this is the best that I have felt in six months. I will defintely follow his instructions and continue for 4 weeks in hopes of feeling even better. No more pain in the hip, no more pain when rising, no more sharp pain when walking, or leg tenderness when trying to sleep. I was recently diagnoised with osteoarthritis."	9	December 17, 2011	78	101
63,442	Epiduo	acne	"I started about a month ago, it seems to be taking a long while to start showing any difference. If anything my acne is getting worse, but in new spots. Also I can't use it every night at directed because the dryness, and burning is too much to handle. Literally tearing up pain. I'll update again if it starts doing its job :("	3	December 28, 2015	5	63
169,368	Diethylpropion	obesity	"I have been taking Tenuate time released 75mg for almost 3 weeks. I am down 9 lbs. I started at 130, and am Now 121.4. I have noticed that it is not working as well now as it did in the first week or two. At the beginning I was never hungry, I would have to force myself to eat something. Now, I have noticed the hunger pains. I am hoping to loose another 11 lbs."	10	April 7, 2015	48	76
106,559	Implanon	birth control	"I'm 18 year old, I have had the implanon for almost 3 years now and it's has been great period wise. For the first 5 months I had a regular period each month with it lasting a week and a half "	9	January 13, 2016	4	42
141,419	Escitalopram	depression	"Sexually frustrated me and I was a little bit aggressive coming onto it. EVERYONE has a specific anti-depressant that will work for them. It's all trial and error. However, even though it didn't work for me, I'm a fan of the medication. Prozac, however, did the job."	6	February 9, 2014	36	47
213,549	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Help! Someone help me my girlfriend’s vagina is on FIRE!!! I'M HOLDING HER hands BUT she wants to itch her vajaja so bad. I suggest you buy something else or see a doctor I mean IDK what I’m talking about cuz I’m a dude but, yeah call your doctor and don’t hold your boyfriends hand unless he’s cool with you breaking it."	1	October 1, 2017	7	62
119,722	Nilotinib	chronic myelogenous leukemia	"Been on Nilotinib for 2 yrs now, started at diagnosis - cytogenetic remission in 90 days - never sick with this medicine but it did cause skin rash, chest pain and PVC's in my heart rhythm, also zapped my energy. I started taking a full vitamin regimen and extra potassium and magnesium pills and my energy came back quick and strong also, PVC's went away. I do have some severe heartburn some nights but a Zantac each night takes care of that. Very thankful for Nilotinib!"	10	November 10, 2010	10	86
3,673	Mercaptopurine	crohn's disease, maintenance	"This drug is a nightmare!!! Total fatigue with breathlessness, Arm weakness and numbness, nausea, light headedness. Now have developed tinnitus which is a constant pulsation through ears and head. My white blood cells have dropped dangerously low and my red blood cells are really poor. I am naturally now off the drug but don't know how long till I get back to health. ONLY GO ON THIS DRUG AS A LAST RESORT>"	1	August 6, 2017	1	72
29,221	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"This drug isn't for everyone. The side effects are completely crazy. I have been on it for almost 12 months now. It has provided relief from migraines by almost 95% of the time. This has been a big deal for me. Side effects I've experienced: hands and feet tingle periodically (some days are worse than others), hair loss started 3 months after taking it but began to cease 6 months later, definite brain fog (some days I feel like I'm losing my mind), grogginess (I can only take my dose at night otherwise I'm a zombie during the day), changes in vision, loss of appetite, fatigue, irritability. At first I convinced myself the side effects were worth tolerating compared to having a migraine. But as time goes on, I'm beginning to think im wrong"	7	September 11, 2016	28	134
19,737	Pregabalin	pain	"I have been taking Lyrica for 3 months. I started at 50mg x 3. Increased to 150 x 3 times a day a month later. I have had almost no pain since starting. The side effects have been extreme dizziness, edema in the feet, weight gain (about 15lbs). At my last appointment the Doctor adjusted the dose to 50mg x 4 times a day. The dizziness comes and goes. This is a great medicine for me. I can handle dizziness at this level."	7	July 6, 2010	26	83
98,984	Lutera	birth control	"I have been on lutera for 3 months after switching from another birth control.. Within 3 months I have gained over 35lbs- not even in my boobs. I eat healthy, exercise daily - and still gained weight. Not to mention the constant mood swings or depression. My boyfriend & I never really argued until I was put on lutera. I would be perfectly fine one minute then yelling at him for nothing the next. I hate how this pill makes me. Stupid hormones. I already called my pharmacy & they're ordering my old birth control for me so ill be back on that when this pack runs out."	1	June 20, 2016	4	108
164,199	Xiidra	dry eye disease	"I've always had slightly dry eyes but it was tolerable until after I had Lasik. After a couple of months, the doctor suggested I try Xiidra. The first couple of weeks seemed ok but I could feel any improvement. The doctor said I should continue with OTC eye drops and ointment. After about 3 weeks though, my eyes began itching, like I have never experienced. It was intolerable. I wanted to rub my eyes out. I wasn't sure if it was the medication or allergies so I stopped the medication. It's been a few days now and my eyes are feeling better. Still dry but not the crazy itching."	3	June 27, 2017	8	109
198,345	Exenatide	diabetes, type 2	"I took Bydureon for a little over 4 months. The results were disastrous. My A1c went up over 2 points, I had constant hunger, I was tired more than normal. It was extremely expensive. I had Pea sized lumps and red spots at the injection sites. I felt like I got some bad advice."	1	May 9, 2015	21	54
175,000	Fingolimod	multiple sclerosis	"I have been on this medication for a month and I have not experience one side effect. SO MUCH better than the shots. We will see later if it is as effective as they say it is."	10	January 20, 2011	93	37
34,530	Tysabri	multiple sclerosis	"I was diagnosed with RRMS 1992 while on deployment in Africa. Returned back to the states and had an MRI done to positively identify the MS. Done, was discharged from the Navy 1994. I then started Bataseron 1995 after having repeated relapses. Stayed with that for a few yeas then switched to Avonex, again stayed with that for a few years and switched to Rebif which was okay but began finding it hard to find inject points on my body. Then switched to Copaxone for a short time and it was determined that I was allergic to the drug so one more time. In 2008, I started Tysabri and am still on it. The infusions are not a big deal because I am self-employed. Do I feel like my old self, can%u2019t remember what that was like however I still Scuba dive,"	10	January 1, 2016	62	142
16,424	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have tried about 5 different birth controls before my new doctor put me on minastrin. I have PCOS, doctors have recommended I always stay on birth control to help it. Before this pill I bled heavily for a month straight, 2 days after starting this the bleeding stopped. I now have a very light period for maybe 3 days. Medications can affect one person different from the next person, but this pill has been one of the best. The bonus is my insurance pays 100% for birth control."	10	January 25, 2016	4	89

24,148

Tretinoin

acne

"I'm a 20 year old male and I have what they call "mild acne". My face was covered in small bumps and little whiteheads. I've been on tretinoin .025% for 3 weeks and my face is already 90% clear. I never went through an initial breakout and so far my face hasn't become sensitive to sunlight. I even went sunbathing a few times with no trouble. This worked very very fast and cleared about 60% of my hyperpigmentation so far. I swear it even reduced some wrinkles! My complexion looks a lot healthier and I'm proud to finally say that I can look in the mirror without fear anymore! I couldn't have asked for a better product. Highly recommended for mild adult acne."

10

July 9, 2014

82

123

56,482

Humira

psoriatic arthritis

"Humira has literally been a miracle drug for me. I started a little over a month ago with the spring-loaded self-injecting pen. My Psoriatic Arthritis manifests similarly to Ankylosing Spondylitis and it usually takes me several hours in the morning to get ready. I also had psoriasis covering my scalp since I was 15 or so. Notice I said "had". My psoriasis is almost entirely gone, and I get up in the morning the same as any other person. I also had a pronounced stoop forward, and my girlfriend was in tears of joy last night after we both noticed I was standing almost completely straight."

8

February 14, 2010

52

106

207,718

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"This, by far, this is the worst tasting stuff I have ever, ever, ever tried to ingest. It tastes like somebody had dumped a box of salt in water w/a little grape juice. I squirted lemon in my mouth after each drink. It took me nearly one hour to get 16 ounces down. Drinking the 16 ounces of water later was so much easier. I gagged and gagged and gagged! The straw did not help, so little by little I drank it. So, I'm waiting for it to work. This is the first time I've used the liquid prep. I usually use the gigantic pills, and while they are huge, it is so much better than this liquid stuff. I cannot believe that the drug companies can't come up with something that is tasteless. Or, leave out the flavoring.."

1

December 17, 2015

14

139

52,693

Barium sulfate

computed tomography

"Orange flavor wasn't bad but a little orange food coloring might have made the illusion a bit more convincing. Medium thick but went down without much problem. Technician assured me it was light years better than the chalky mix they used to use. Then got an injection of an unnamed diuretic and urination every 5 minutes began. Not sure if it was completely the diuretic or the barium was a contributor but it continued right up to PET time. I warned them so they procured a plastic urinal and wrapped an diaper around me on the table. Neither got used during the 15 minute scan but it took a lot of clenched sphincter action to prevent a mess. Ten seconds off the table the urinal got used."

7

October 8, 2017

0

127

219,214

Ortho Cyclen

birth control

"I told my physician that I had an issue with heavy bleeding and very long periods and this is what she prescribed me. I haven't been having sex so I honestly don't know if it prevents it but I can say this is the first BC that hasn't gave me super bad side affects. I get zero headaches and slight naseous and when I say slight it comes and goes on some days but never stays and nothing I can't deal with. I can say though I eat A LOT. I'm 124 and before started this BC I ate a lot anyways because hey I'm a woman that loves food! It just makes me crave foods more. I also have sore boobs but it's soreness that isn't bearable. Also, I'm very VERY emotional. I cry over shows on tv."

7

August 14, 2016

6

139

32,190

Wellbutrin XL

bipolar disorde

"I was originally switched to Wellbutrin SR, cold turkey, and suffered horrible side effects until my system got used to it. When the XL came out I was hesitant to change over, but I did so with no side effects and pretty good results."

9

July 7, 2009

22

44

127,846

Phentermine

weight loss

"Phentermine has worked very well for me. Started on the medication around Thanksgiving and I have lost 18 lbs. That is a lot considering that I started at 150 lbs and I am 5'4". I wanted to get off about 20 lbs that I had gained through menopause. My appetite was out if control. My doctor recommended a low carbohydrate diet because I was insulin resistant. Basically, I am eating chicken, fish, beef, ham and turkey that is somewhat low fat. I still cook my chicken in a little bit of olive oil. I also put a small amount of butter on veggies. No sugar, bread, pasta, potatoes or rice. Read carb levels on salad dressings or sauces. My goal is to eat no more than 20 carbs per day. Drink a lot of water!"

10

December 30, 2016

17

135

110,190

Nexplanon

birth control

"I had the Implanon back in 2010-2013. It was amazing, my period was regular with no crazy side effects. So I was expecting similar results when I got the Nexplanon in Sept. 2015. I WAS WRONG. Sure, I didn't have a period since insertion, but the cost was too damn high! I had great skin, but it broke out like I was back in highschool (I'm 30). I wasn't super skinny before, but I went from 150 to 175 in less than 6 months with no changes to my diet and workout regime. I had crazy depression and couldn't concentrate on work to save my life. I have zero sex drive. I finally figured out that it was the Nexplanon after talking about my symptoms with a friend. I got it taken out recently and hopefully things will calm down again."

1

March 9, 2016

6

141

125,529

Dulcolax

constipation

"I have been constipated for about a week or so now. I took 2 pills around 9:00 p.m. for the first time last night. I woke up around 2:00 a.m. with excruciating abdominal pains. I thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room. I've been relieved of my constipation, but have had loose/watery diarrhea about 6 or 7 times. My stomach is still uneasy, and I am still experiencing watery/loose diarrhea at 1:45 p.m. It has done it's job, but next time I will be taking just one."

6

June 23, 2014

11

92

220,838

Loestrin 24 Fe

birth control

"I am 22 and I have been on this pill for about 5 months. I was on Yasmin/Ocella for about 4 1/2 years and I loved that birth control! But I started to get ovarian cysts, which is common after taking a birth control for that amount of time. Since I've been on Loestrin, I have hated life! As of right now, I've been on my period for 3 weeks. I can't seem to lose weight after eating healthy and going to the gym 7 days a week. My mood is horrible. I am about to start Sprintec, although reviews for Sprintec aren't much better than this one. Every birth control reacts differently with every woman."

5

June 16, 2010

5

116

144,248

Etonogestrel

birth control

"OMG. Anxiety. With this BC I have only had it for 2 years and I'm sitting in the dr office right now waiting to get it out because I have had my period for a month and I've totally flew off the handle. Emotionally unstable. I can not function in daily situations because of this. And I never had anxiety before this. I would not recommend this to anyone."

2

June 3, 2016

0

69

18,373

Voltaren

osteoarthritis

"I have osteoarthritis in my hands, elbows, knees and feet, and some days the pain was so bad I didn't want to move. The first day I took Voltaren I felt full pain relief, It's a wonderful pain medication. I like that its not a narcotic. Thank you Voltaren I have my life back."

9

October 12, 2012

86

54

199,307

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I was on this method of birth control from age 16-20. I loved it! I never noticed a weight gain, no periods at all for this entire time. In retrospect that probably isn't healthy but at the time it didn't bother me in the slightest. I had pretty intense mood swings, but I was also In a very unstable relationship at the time so I'm not going to pin the mood swings entirely on the depo. I recently switched to Trinessa pills and absolutely hate them, I never realized how happy I was with the depo shot until I started something else. I'm slightly concerned with the long term effects of the shot, but I might end up switching back to it. I know it has a rep for making people gain crazy weight, but it didn't have that effect on me."

8

August 28, 2015

2

142

220,470

Loestrin 24 Fe

birth control

"I used this mediation for about 7 years and never once was pregnant or any side effects. However now that I have had a child (1 year) I have been taking this medicine and I have noticed that I am bloating having severe stomach problems that last hours, migraines, dizziness, and massive mood swings. I am thinking that after having a child your hormones change so due take into consideration after having a child that what worked before may not work after child birth. Other then that for the 7 years it was amazing!"

6

October 19, 2011

0

94

173,830

Provigil

multiple sclerosis

"I was diagnosed with MS at the age of 29 and had severe fatigue for 2 years prior. I started on 200mg which was way too strong so I cut the dose into 100mg. I find that if I take it everyday it is not as effective so I just take it when needed which ends up being about 3 times a week (I work full time in a sort of stressful environment). It is important not to "over do it" when on Provigil. I have to say that Provigil changed my life. I am now able to spend time with my boyfriend in the evenings after work and also see friends past 9 PM and not get fatigued. I do feel that when I drink on Provigil I get very emotional...so I try and stay away from drinking. I do like how it helps me mentally focus and also have energy to exercise!"

10

April 21, 2010

41

154

68,823

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"This is my 6th cycle shot. I originally did pills. But due to not wanted a period at all. I decided to take the shot. Im plus size 250. 5.9 i didnt gain any weight. I do seem tired more and the numbness in my legs does happen. But with speaking to my nurse. They say it take calcium out our bones. So. Drink milk take vitamins. The mood swings and depression. I believe. I am more irritable. I think thats a lil me too. Not the shot. To clear up. I love it. No cycle. No worries to take a pill. Make sense to me."

10

September 6, 2016

9

106

156,752

Dulaglutide

diabetes, type 2

"This is my second week on Trulicity. Nausea(comes and goes), abdominal cramping, constant full feeling, Guess thats what helps you loose weight, who wants to eat when they feel like they just ate. UUUUGH!!! headaches all day, muscle at base of neck on left side hurts. No diarrhea thank god (yet anyway). Just an over all not so good feeling. Not sure if I will stay on this Med. But trying it out to see if it lowers my sugar. I can deal with nausea but stomach pain and diarrhea no way."

4

March 9, 2016

22

92

7,131

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

hyperhidrosis

"Drysol worked perfectly. I'm not sure why my hands sweated so much, perhaps they were sweaty cause I have really bad anxiety. Either way Drysol stopped it. Now I don't have to worry about if my hands are sweaty when I need to shake someones hand or avoid even shaking it. Drysol is amazing and has changed my life. "

10

June 25, 2012

26

60

18,847

Solifenacin

overactive bladde

"I've taken Vesicare for 3 weeks now and my overactive bladder has improved significantly. Before I was back and forth to the bathroom all day at work and nights were the worst. 5 to 6 times throughout the night had my life completly messed up. So far I think I've only experienced dry mouth and I'm hoping that's all I experience because this medicine has changed my life."

9

October 20, 2015

55

68

71,711

Tramadol

chronic pain

"I was given Tramadol after a knee replacement and for osteoarthritis.I had always had mild depression in life and anxiety in spite of an intense exercise schedule.Since taking 300mg daily most of the depression and anxiety have gone..such a relief.My doctor did not know that Tramadol can be effective for depression.There are side effects like dry mouth but benefits outweigh side effects in my experience"

9

April 23, 2017

22

65

204,463

BuSpar

anxiety

"I've been taking Buspar for a month, following a period of elevating anxiety that was turning my life into a joyless state of constant worry and anxious, obsessive, unhelpful thoughts. My psychiatrist warned it would take 4-6 weeks to notice any improvement - I noticed significant improvement within *hours* of pill #1 with minor and bearable side effects. At other low periods, I was medicated for depression without benefit, and sometimes terrible side effects (Prozac: auditory hallucinations; Celexa: crazy hot flashes). Unfortunately I seem to be noticing decreasing benefit. I have been taking just 7.5 mg/day so today I doubled to the full 15mg I was prescribed. Hope it works! This medicine has given me real hope."

8

November 30, 2014

102

117

129,624

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I just got the Skyla IUD inserted this morning and wanted to share my positive experience, especially after reading all of the horror stories online. For a little background information, I am a 19 year old girl who has never been pregnant before. I have been on birth control pills since about 16. Overall I did not have a painful insertion. I will be the first one to say that I do not have a good tolerance for pain and am a big baby about everything. So much so that I am 19 and still cry about getting shots.. a little embarrassing but to put it in to perspective haha. The only part of insertion that was uncomfortable but not painful was the opening of my cervix. Don't listen to the horror stories like I did because I freaked out over nothing!"

9

June 25, 2015

5

142

146,010

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"This drug has saved me from the disease of addiction. My use of opiates was out of control and kept getting more and more dangerous. I was at the point where I was cutting up Fentanyl strips and chewing them and sucking the Fentanyl out. Fentanyl is 50x stronger than oral Morphine or Vicodin so I was def playing with fire. Some people mentioned the Suboxone making you itchy, if this happens talk to your Doctor about a drug called Vistaril. It is a prescription strength antihistamine that they use many times for rashes or itchy skin. I have been on it for years and it works great!"

10

April 5, 2015

27

108

205,725

Pristiq

bipolar disorde

"I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder just a few months ago. I'm 25 and let me say this medicine works great. I could tell a difference within the first week and my husband (whom I was driving absolutely crazy) saw a huge change too. I feel happier now and the "manicness" has gone away. I have noticed the weight loss but not too much. I was weighing in at 160lbs and now I'm down to 150lbs so 10 lbs in the past 2 months is good. My sex life is back to normal where I hope it will stay. I feel like a better mother and wife now, all because of Pristiq."

10

May 9, 2011

36

112

200,087

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I was apprehensive about Chantix due to the possible side effects, but boy was I surprised! I smoked a little here and there while on Chantix. The cigarettes became less and less, as the smell and taste grew to become awful. On the 8th day of Chantix I was leaving the bar, and tossed my pack of cigarettes over my shoulder and left. I Haven't had a cigarette since. Chantix far exceeded my expectations. I had zero side effects, and as long as you take the medicine exactly as prescribed, you will quit. Thank you so much Chantix. I am officially a non-smoker. I am still on the Chantix post-quitting because I am afraid of relapse. I will continue on Chantix until all pills are gone. After 20 years of smoking, Chantix ultimately one the battle."

10

September 9, 2015

48

136

51,698

Azithromycin

pharyngitis

"Had throat infection took 3 days pack, feeling great after fighting the same for over one and half month. Today is 4th day I am going to continue it for 3 more days."

7

January 26, 2015

1

33

15,039

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"At the beginning, it caused a LOT of nausea. I would wake up in the middle of the night feeling awful. I'm about 6 months in now, and the nausea has almost disappeared. The only times it comes back are when I don't eat when taking the pill. I never get pimples or acne anymore and my periods are tolerable. It's protected me really well from pregnancy so far and hope it stays that way!"

7

July 12, 2017

0

75

37,515

Vyvanse

adhd

"I have been taking Vyvanse for 3 months now I felt really good on the 30mg but it wasnt lasting all day so my Dr changed me to 40mg last month but I'm no longer able to take it due to the stomach aches and nausea I would get everyday. I'm now back on the 30mg and feeling great."

10

December 29, 2011

10

59

122,637

Linaclotide

constipation, chronic

"Have had a sluggesh bowel with incomplete emptying in a daily basis. I was always full, bloated and miserable. Since taking 145 a linzess in am I empty 100% and feel great EVERY day. Changed my life, miracle drug for me."

10

December 19, 2015

57

41

119,137

Zoloft

anxiety and stress

"Have been on Zoloft for about three years - low dose couple of times per week and really feel it has helped with stress, anxiety, the "what ifs" etc. Makes me more able to tolerate intolerable people and not over react to them. Also helps out with social anxiety and over thinking and analyzing every little thing I may or may not do. No side effects that I have noticed. If you think you are irritable or others around you tell you that you may need something follow their unwanted advice and try something it could be life changing."

8

April 30, 2009

206

99

205,042

Toradol

pain

"I had a awful reaction to this medication, while I was in the ER. I felt like my whole body was on fire and I wanted to crawl up the walls. It was giving to me because it is a none narcotic medication because I am allergic to a lot of the stronger pain medication's. This is one more I can add to my list of adverse reaction."

1

November 19, 2009

13

68

16,275

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"Growing up my periods were always irregular. First, they came randomly throughout the year and lasted about 7 days w/ minimal cramps. I'd probably have 3 cycles a year. Then I experienced the polar opposite. I would have a period 3 months at a time then stop the rest of the year. Things worsened and 3 months became 6, so I reached out to a doctor and they suggested this. Now, my periods are regular, light, short (4-5 days), no cramps, but I will still get this one bump under my chin (I've experienced this same bump before microgestin). This isn't a problem. It typically goes away and my skin is back to normal until next month. I've noticed that I get food cravings now. All in all, I've had a good experience. No nausea, pain, or bad acne."

8

March 14, 2016

3

139

125,962

Viibryd

depression

"I have fought depression all my life-60 years. I have tried pretty much every medicine available. My care provider put me on 40 mg Viibryd and 100 mg Lamotrigine. After about 6 weeks I woke up and could face the day. I have the desire to live and no longer have to try to pull myself out of a deep pit every day. "

10

January 11, 2015

120

64

22,324

Baclofen

muscle twitching

"I was prescribed Baclofen 5 years ago for BFS and chronic fatigue. Helped a great deal with the fatigue, but didn't stop the fasciculations in my legs and feet. I'm still taking 5mg, three or four times a day."

8

May 29, 2009

25

39

49,418

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I was on this pill for little over a year and then started getting Large blood clots. I ended up losing a lot of blood and ended up in hospital and had 2 blood transfusions. Be careful or you may be in the same position I'm in right now. Thank goodness one of my dr's prescibed me a different pill."

1

December 21, 2015

0

60

43,197

Sronyx

birth control

"I have only been using this for a little while and I constantly have bad headaches and drowsiness. This morning in the shower I lost my vision and felt like I was going to pass out so I think I'm going to stop taking these pills."

2

April 30, 2010

8

46

40,257

Savella

ibromyalgia

"I've been on Savella since 2010 (5 years). I had tried Cymbalta and Lyrica prior to Savella--both of those made me gain so much weight I became depressed. Savella was amazing after the two weeks of hellish side effects to get on it. I had brain zaps, manic phases, irritability, sweating, and sleeplessness--then no symptoms for 4 years. In the last year, I've developed tachycardia--which I blame on Savella. Interestingly, I've also developed idiopathic anaphylactic allergies in the last year. All in all, I think Savella did it's job and pulled me out of the cycle of pain. It practically cured my vulvadynia. But I would have had another child if the pregnancy side effects were known."

8

March 26, 2015

59

117

128,093

Phentermine

weight loss

"40 yr old female. 5'3" Started on 37.5 mg of phentermine, July 9th. Starting weight was 200.4. Today is July 11th and I weigh, 194.6. I'm sure its water weight, but I'm still losing. Yay! Haven't been able to get much sleep since being on it, and dry mouth, hence the water increase. Don't feel hungry, but I do eat. I'm curious as to how much more I will be able to lose. First goal weight is, 170. Second goal is 150."

8

July 12, 2016

5

82

205,829

Pristiq

anxiety

"I'm a 20 yr old female with anxiety, panic disorder, and attention deficit. This was my first day of Pristiq, but I noticed a huge change today already! I took a 50mg in the morning before work and had no problem dealing with customers or talking to strangers in general. I had a few short moments where I felt nervous, but I was surprised to find I was very relaxed all day. I really had no idea I was so anxious all the time! I would definitely recommend this!"

10

April 16, 2010

54

89

128,947

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Was super stressed for a few days. You must be too. If you've taken this pill before your fertile/ovulation day, I'd say it will definitely work, have no worries. I've had unprotected sex nov 17, my last period was Nov 6, took the pill 36 hours after (November 18). Felt cramping after 24 hours of intake, second day, felt pain on left lower abdomen, followed with bloatedness and more mild cramping a few days after. 11 days after pill, period came with mild cramping. Very dark red scanty blood. I'm on my 2nd day of period now. Don't use this pill if possible. It truly messes up your hormones and it was a nasty experience. I wish you all the best of luck."

9

November 29, 2015

13

123

197,280

Paroxetine

anxiety

"I started Paxil 1 week ago and I have only had one little attack. It has given me more energy for work! But I do find myself going home after work and taking a nap! The only bad thing about it so far is I'm clenching my jaw a lot causing my back teeth to hurt and can't really chew that well, may be why I am losing weight also! But it has made my life a lot easier so far! From before I'd have to miss work because of my anxiety!"

8

April 3, 2013

78

92

230,459

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I'm 17 years old, I was on the pill at first but I got off because I was ALWAYS moody! So I got on Depo so far it's been okay, but since I've been on it my face has started peeling. I'm always putting lotion on my face."

5

November 16, 2013

10

48

23,449

Methadone

opiate withdrawal

"I've been on methadone maintenance now for nearly three years. It truly saved my life. I am now back to being a productive member of society and believe it to be a gift. I have absolutely no desire to use opiates any longer."

9

August 8, 2011

31

43

99,718

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"I used Suprep. Yes the taste was slightly unpleasant, salty. Previously I used Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (aka Peg-3350) that required drinking one gallon of liquid over a short period of time. Suprep wins hands down."

9

October 14, 2016

5

35

148,003

Norethindrone

birth control

"I had just about given up on ever thinking I could be on a hormonal form of contraception. I had tried two other forms of birth control in the past, the first being Yaz which was the WORST thing ever. I swore off birth control for years thinking my body just couldn't handle it. I recently went back to my OBGYN just to see if there were ANY other last resort options for pills. She recomended Lyza becuase its low hormones, and I was hesitant at first but gave it a go. I have been on Lyza for almost a month now, I have had almost no spotting, no mood swings, no headaches, no troubles with blood clots/wheezing, nothing like my other experiences! Thank you Lyza!!! You literally saved the day, and hopefully everything continues to be awesome!"

10

May 4, 2016

13

138

159,943

Bactrim

urinary tract infection

"Today was the first day I took this medication. Two hours after, I experienced joint pain, blurred vision, back pain, a headache, chills, fever, nausea, cough and sore throat. This was in addition to my already severe urinary tract infection symptoms which I was sent to the ER for the night before, including, severe pain in pelvis, achy back (kidneys). Although, symptoms of a severe UTI can also be fever, pain in the flank (pain that runs along the back at about waist level), chills, and nausea, I believe the medication gave me the additional symptoms. I was fine all day long until around two hours after taking the pill. After about 3 hours, symptoms increasingly went away. I am not sure if the pills are working or if they wore off."

5

February 7, 2011

22

132

220,035

Amitriptyline

insomnia

"I've been on 20 mg of amitriptyline at bedtime for insomnia for 6 years now. I had been on valium after a bout with acute stress disorder, but found it highly addictive and found myself going to my shrink not for therapy, but just to get my RX renewed. I knew then that I had to get off the valium. My GP suggested the amitriptyline, and it is great. No side effects, and it LETS me sleep, it doesn't MAKE me sleep. It also lets me get back to sleep if I have to get up at night to use the bathroom. My doc told me to start with 10 mg and move up by 10 mg increments until I found a dose that worked but that didn't leave me hung over the next day. 10 mg worked. 30 mg put me in a fog til noon the next day. 20 mg has been perfect!"

10

January 20, 2016

53

155

108,196

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I have been on Contrave since 6/9/15 and have lost 30lbs. I exercise every day, at least 45 minutes of walking. I had minimal side effects that started with nausea after increasing to 2 pills in the morning and evening, but that diminished within a few days, other than that I have had mild constipation. LOVE this medicine. It's helped me to steer clear of snacking, especially chocolate. I have at least 35 more lbs to lose to be where I want to be. I will continue with Contrave because to me, it is AMAZING! Good Luck to you all !!!!"

10

September 23, 2015

33

101

122,327

Dymista

allergic rhinitis

"This product has literally been a life-saver! I was not able to function from day to day without severe sinus headaches that would turn into migraines, but this product has given me my life back. I use half the recommended dose, one spray in each nostril once a day, but I've had no side effects at all. I didn't do well with a plain steroid nasal spray, and a plain antihistamine nasal spray didn't work at all, but this combination has worked like a charm. I've been on it for a couple of years, and I have only one complaint: it's expensive!"

10

May 26, 2017

9

102

122,816

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel

birth control

"This is my first birth control I have ever been on. I've been on this pill going on two years. It does its job in the field of preventing pregnancy. The only thing I dislike about it is I get very moody at times while on it, if I skip a pill and have to double up on it the next night I get a real bad headache! I have experienced weight gain as well, which no girl cares for. But like they all say every one is different."

9

September 21, 2017

3

89

28,285

Lexapro

generalized anxiety disorde

"This medication is fantastic. I was suffering from some major anxiety for years and this has taken a huge burden off me. There are still an occasional surge of anxiety but its an anomaly now where it used to be the norm for me. For those bad times I'll take Ativan and the combination between the two work awesome. I only take about 4 Ativan a month, the rest of the time Lexapro does the job. And I sleep SO much better."

9

January 12, 2015

81

82

206,329

Mesalamine

ulcerative colitis

"Had severe bloody diarrhea for a couple months, went away for two years then came back worse. I was then diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. My Dr started me on 6 pills a day of Asacol. Within two weeks I was having completely normal bowel movements again with no pain. I then began decreasing my dosage (doctors orders) and now I am currently on 2 pills a day of 800g. My life is completely back to normal. The only side effect I have is slight dizziness during more stressful times. I have had a couple minor minor flares. I do miss my dosage once in a while but it never seems to affect me as long as I take my next dose. Would recommend Asacol in a heart beat!"

10

February 6, 2014

26

128

31,340

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"This was horrible! I had the infection for about 3 days until I could get the cream and started it tonight. I put it in and in less than a minute felt the horrible itching and burning like everyone else. It was so bad I took it out and washed after less than five minutes. I will not be using this ever again and I will be telling my pharmacist about this. DO NOT BUY THIS IT IS THE WORST FEELING EVER."

1

July 10, 2016

17

82

165,999

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I am 15 years old, and I had the Skyla IUD inserted due to my extreme period pains. My gyno reccomended a form of birth control, and after trouble with pills/insurance, I decided to get an IUD. It probably didn't help that I was shaking and sweaty from the nerves, but the pain was AWFUL. I felt a very bad pinch, and then a very intense cramp. This procedure only lasted around 2-3 minutes. Afterwards, I had terrible cramps. Lying around for the rest of the day really helped. I still experience cramping here and there, but overall I feel much better. No acne or mood swings, though I do have some brown discharge sometimes. It reduced the pain of my periods, and it prevents pregnancies like it promises. I love it, and the pain is worth it :)"

9

February 5, 2017

0

139

20,162

Macrobid

urinary tract infection

"This drug is going on my "Do Not Prescribe" list. After a day and a half on it, the fatigue was so bad I could barely function. No one claimed to know anything about this side effect, but when I looked it up I kept seeing it happening to users again and again. It helped my UTI, but I couldn't get off the couch. I phoned my doctor and was switched to Cipro. After skipping my evening dose of Macrobid and taking Cipro instead, I felt almost normal the next day. Be very, very cautious about using this drug."

1

February 23, 2016

28

99

10,026

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"By far, the best birth control I've ever used. No weight gain, no side effects [although my breasts have been somewhat sensitive] and lighter periods. I was very hesitant about several birth control pills prior due to horror stories from others. However, I'm very pleased with the results thus far and highly recommend this pill to anyone searching for a new pill."

10

April 4, 2012

11

62

141,048

Escitalopram

anxiety

"This is a great medicine by all means. If you suffer from anxiety or panic attack, please do your self a favour and take it because it will make you fresh and put you back to the person you used to be. I suffered both anxiety and some panic attacks because those two work hand in hand and almost killed me. My life almost got destroyed because I was afraid of doing things alone, travel alone, or trying new things. I tried to make my self busy with playing video games or playing with my phone, or watch movies to keep my mind busy with that. but still I used to suffer this a lot. after taking this medication for about 7 months at 10 mg per day, i totally forgot what it means to be under anxiety or having such panic attacks. First few days r hard"

10

October 6, 2015

31

148

217,444

Clarithromycin

sinusitis

"I have been on this med for 5 days for a sinus infection. I am so close to calling it quits. I have been having bad anxiety, heart palpitations, clammy sweats, and feel shaky and weak on it. It makes food taste like crap and leaves a nasty battery acid taste in your mouth. I start to feel better in the couple hours coming up to my next dose (every 12 hours) and then BAM within an hour after taking the dose it all hits. It is definitley helping my sinus infection but this drug is hell. A pharmacist told me that this is in the top two antibiotics that are reported to have the worse side effects. Boooo. I also took a Zopiclone so I could sleep and woke up with a nasty reaction! Felt so high and dizzy, drugged out of my mind...terrifying."

1

October 11, 2015

26

145

35,978

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"Alert: Suboxone is incredibly effective at helping with opiate detox in the short term. However, it is very easy to become dependent on the Suboxone. Try and only use Suboxone for 4-6 days and deal with the remaining withdrawals. "

8

October 16, 2011

23

40

188,759

ParaGard

birth control

"I had the Paragard for 6 years and it was great. I was having panic attacks and somebody told me it was a reaction to the copper, so I had the Paraguard removed. Most Stupid decision I ever made was getting it removed. I went back to my midwife to get another Paraguard and they could not get it inserted correctly. I wish I would've kept it in. The first tine it was inserted was easy and pain free. The second time around pretty painful. It depends on the person and how it feels."

8

October 21, 2014

18

94

51,040

Azithromycin

chlamydia infection

"Went to the hospital and was given 4 250mg pills and told to make sure I drink lots of water and don't have sex. When I started getting the worst stomach ache ever, my first thought was it was because I was nervous and upset because of the diagnosis... then I googled it and found all of these kindred spirits. So glad it's not just me! You'd think they would maybe mention you'd get a bad tummy ie. start pooping your brains out???"

10

December 8, 2016

4

83

192,077

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

acne

"I came off Tri-Lo and I started using Yaz to fix my acne (moderate to severe). I also went on Yasmin to fix my acne (it was much much better). I have been on this pill for nearly 3 months and am so anxious to change it. There has been no positive change regarding my acne issues. My depression has gotten worse as a side effect. Usually my PMS starts a day or two before my period, but on Yaz it starts around a full week prior and it's a lot more intense. When I was on Tri-Lo I only got cramps a bit, and they weren't very painful. On Yaz, I've gotten cramps for each period and each time has been increasingly painful. I get yeast infections before every period. I have never gotten a yeast infection before using Yaz!!!"

1

October 27, 2016

5

141

178,600

Victoza

diabetes, type 2

"Started on 1 April 17 and so far NO weight loss, my glucose readings gone UP not down, I have this full feeling all the time which I can't bear and feel generally 'not myself' . This evening I've had severe palpitations for about 3 hours with a horrible doom and gloom feeling, I have no pain, just flutters, tearful, impending doom feeling. I have just taken a reading and my glucose is 25mmol/L which is higher than it was BEFORE I started on Viktoza. It's not for me. I was doing better and feeling better just taking Sitagliptin. Going to ring my doctor tomorrow."

1

May 15, 2017

12

105

188,158

Prempro

postmenopausal symptoms

"I have been on this medication for 37 days. My day and night sweats are no longer severe. I only toss my comforter once a night as opposed to many times. My day sweats are no longer embarrassing, e.g. while talking with coworkers, I would without warning began to get warm, hot, and then dripping in sweat to include my hair. My mood swings are gone, I am back to normal. LOVING IT."

8

August 20, 2012

80

73

81,991

Liraglutide

weight loss

"I started Saxenda 1 week ago. I've been experiencing a little nausea but it seems if I eat something before taking it it's not that bad it eventually goes away during the day. It's great to know that people are getting their experience especially people saying their doctors telling them that if you're losing weight still stay on the same dose if you're experiencing a lot of nausea as long as you're losing weight I am 5'3" and started at 227. I'm down 7lbs. I am glad that I started this first before I was thinking about going for a gastric bypass. So we will see what this outcome is the only thing that scares me is possible thyroid cancer. My insurance did Cover drug thank goodness."

10

October 6, 2016

24

127

228,387

Butrans

pain

"The patch seems to be helping. I was given the 10mg and think that my doctor is going to bump it up to 20mg as I still need to take about 6-8 10mg Norco during the day and night also. I am hoping to up the patch dose and lessen the Norco dose. I haven't had any side effects from the patch, not one thing. They stay in place for the full 7 days and are very easy to use. The only real down side is the cost, even with a $40 coupon from my doctor it cost $50 for 4 patches. I will try the 20 mg and see if the $50 a month is worth it."

8

February 27, 2011

111

118

68,808

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"After trying every single birth control besides the depo shot and the iud I decided to give the shot a chance. Worst idea of my life. Iv been on it for 8 months and I can't wait to never get my next shot. As soon as I got my first shot I noticed my appetite increase. I was never full, I could eat all day. After I ate breakfast I couldn't wait for lunch. All I wanted to do was eat and sleep all day. I called my doc and she said to give it 3 months. After 3 months I was depressed I hated my life and I couldn't stop eating. 6 months in I gained 21 pounds. I didn't want to wake up ever. I couldn't wait to get home and go to sleep after work. All I keep thinking about is suicide. I will never go on this birth control again."

4

September 19, 2016

7

154

198,051

Metoprolol

high blood pressure

"I started taking this medicine in 2006. It works to take the pressure off my heart but it has caused me arthritis in my knees, hands and feet. Now I am in pain most of the time. My hands have developed arthritis in both thumbs, my feet have it in my toes. I tried another Astra Zeneca product called Atacand and it works better but is so expensive I can't afford to buy it."

5

October 23, 2011

60

74

134,856

Zovirax Cream

cold sores

"When I feel a cold sore coming on (tingle) I rub it on and it stops the outbreak. Only thing is it tastes horrible; sometimes it's hard not to rub your lips around the mouth without getting some in."

9

December 10, 2008

29

39

182,145

Clomipramine

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I have severe ocd, depression, and social anxiety. After reaching the dose of 100mg per day, this med was extremely effective for my depression, ocd, and social anxiety. In fact it is the only med I have tried that has been very effective for my social anxiety. It absolutely changed my life in just 2-3 weeks after starting it. One catch though It caused really bad difficulty urinating. It was to the point that I had to get off of the med. I will say though after trying around 16-20 psych meds over the course of 10 years it is the most effective hands down. I'm actually starting it again because the trade off really is worth it."

9

December 3, 2016

15

118

91,211

Botox

overactive bladde

"As of today I have received Botox for the forth time. I have explored over the years many, many options for treating my OAB (over active bladder) & IC (Intercystial Cystitis) including oral meds, physical therapy, a bladder sling (that was a good decision) & finally having the Interstem device implanted (that only produce a little improvement). I was my doctors first patient to receive the treatment. I am so grateful for this option. Before Botox I could not go far from home. Walking my dogs meant I had to wear a pad the size of a brick. By the time I made it home it would be soaked. At the age of 45I was depressed with my condition & options. Next week I am having my doctor remove my Interstim device. Having Botox is all I need."

10

August 8, 2014

134

138

206,444

Trilafon

psychosis

"I had a similar experience. Tremors in hands (not really noticeable to someone watching unless they were looking for it), but relief from the delusions I was experiencing. My problem has been going on for over 16 years so I anticipate it will not magically disappear (and it didn't) but the clarity of thinking I experience with this medicine really helps me."

9

May 23, 2011

45

62

50,511

Gabapentin

pain

"I normally take narcotic pain pills. I have, usually moderate, pain in my joints and especially in my back. I decided to try the Gabapentin. It did really help for the pain, and I also had a very relaxed feeling. A couple of things I did not like was: 1) I was very clumsy and disoriented. I couldn't walk right and almost fell over several times. 2) I laid down to watch a movie, since I was stumbling around my house, and I ended up passing out for hours... from about 3 to almost 7 today. Now the "sleep aid" isn't necessarily a bad thing, but maybe this medication is best only taken at night for some people, including myself."

7

February 27, 2012

75

120

32,500

Lisinopril

high blood pressure

"I started out at 5 mg and am now taking 10 mg with a diuretic. I do get dry eye and dry mouth. I bought an OTC spray for the dry mouth that works well. I also bought a gel type eye drop that I put in both eyes at night. Works wonderfully. So far, this has worked well. My blood pressure has come down as has the swelling in my legs/feet. I plan to continue, Will update as needed."

8

July 22, 2012

50

80

145,326

Etonogestrel

birth control

"This is my second go around with this birth control the first 3 years I had NO period or spotting the entire 3 years. It was amazing. The second implant I've gotten was not so much the same. I don't get periods but I do get spotting. It's usually at the beginnig of the month or not at all. It never last more than a week and it's so light I sometimes forget it happening. The only side affects that I have noticed are acne and mood swings. I'm due to have it removed in December of 2015, however I'm probably going to get it removed sooner, due to the acne. I can't take it anymore!!! After 6 years on nextplanon I will more than likely resort back to the pill."

7

September 17, 2015

1

131

193,360

Cyclobenzaprine

migraine

"I had a terrible migraine and took 1/2 of a 5mg. It worked great. Yes, it knocked me out for about 12hrs but that was a small price to pay in order to get rid of the pain. It just works different for people. My boyfriend takes a 10mg for back spasms and he can barely tell he took one. He is a little under 200 lbs and I'm about 140lbs. I do not take this medication on a regular basis. Maybe twice a month if that."

9

January 2, 2014

43

87

4,914

Belviq

obesity

"I have been on Belviq for just shy of 10 months. I started at about 288 lbs. I got an Eat Smart scale the second week on Belviq. I was a 54 year old male. Today, I weighed in at 226 lbs. That is 62 lbs. lost in almost 10 months. The week I started, my A1c was 6.6. My PCP has been having blood work done every 3 months. My A1c is now 5.3 and I am no longer taking Metformin or Simvistatin. Side effects are very minor, compared to how it has changed my life. And the second best thing is, I sleep much sounder. If I do wake up at night, I fall back asleep right away. When I make it to my goal weight, I will probably talk to my doctor about continuing Belviq at a 1/2 dosage."

10

September 6, 2014

157

142

47,643

Tapentadol

pain

"Love it. I have degenerative facets in 3rd, 4th and 5th lumbar and after taking Percocet they finally put me on Nucynta. Within a week I felt like a new person. I could walk and bend again. I have been on this medicine for almost a year now and I am a new person."

9

January 30, 2012

37

54

211,399

Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin

melasma

"My dermatologist recommended this product. As a teenager I was diagnosed with Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis. I would have experienced breakouts of it , I no longer experience breakouts, however I remained with dark spots all over my body, main problem area-my legs. I am now 30 years old. My now dermatologist rediagnosed me with Lichen Planus and indicated that it would take approximately 3 series of treatments to experience results, used the product faithfully for a little over 6 -8 weeks and I see zero improvement thus far, I am to return to the DR. for a review & prescription."

2

August 23, 2017

2

99

29,349

Topiramate

obesity

"Hi I have been taking these pills for 5 weeks now for weight loss I do struggle . Specialist trying to see if it's my metabolism... I'm On 25mg he has not mentioned anything about higher dose but I have not been able to sleep !!! It's driving me crazy now . Was wondering if any of you had the same experience? I do feel so tired and lethargic but it's so late before I get any sleep then I'm waking up mid afternoon missing my days I've tried getting up early going out walking etc like today still no luck . I suffer with mental health problems and was dubious about taking them at first but read a lot on your feedback that it's helped some people.I just hope this depression is through my sleep pattern and not the med ."

4

February 3, 2016

31

142

152,862

Doxycycline

acne

"Hello, in 2015 I was suffering from moderate acne. My face was full of acne & marks. I was going through depression & the result was clearly showing up on my face. Later as I came out of depression in March 2016 but my face was still showing some moderate acne. Which used to worsen sometimes. Later in August I visited dermatologist. He prescribed me doxycycline for 2 months. He even added that I should not take it for a long period of time & within 2 weeks I could see results. It worked wonderfully. My face was totally cleared up. I still suffer from mild acne but I go back to doxy dosage. Which is if I'm taking it now for 15 days then I won't take it for next 1 or 1.5 month. Just to avoid resistance. But I must say doxy is saviour."

8

April 23, 2017

5

146

210,655

Mirtazapine

depression

"Had tried Escitalopram, Doxepin and almost everything else before I was prescribed Mirtazapine. Within a week to two I felt like myself again, my anhedonia disappeared and I started taking interests in things again. work and interest in hobbies has returned and I am sleeping better than ever with nary a feeling of drowsiness in the am. For depression or insomnia this is the pill to take."

10

July 14, 2017

17

67

212,157

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"I've been on Lamotrigine (lamictal) for about a year. DR VERY slowly dosed me up to 150mg mostly because I keep missing doses. It begins working immediately. You'll experience drowsiness with each dosage upgrade. I started feeling more "normal" and balanced. It has also reduced frequency and intensity of panic attacks, no more tremors (might be due to addition of proprananol). I feel I should have been on this for years before now. I think it has increased made my skin dryer but thankfully no rash. It helped me cope with grief and aggression too. I've insisted that Dr never take Me off this med."

8

April 22, 2015

41

105

130,134

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Let me start off by saying this can happen to anyone. I'm a nurse. On 8/31 my boyfriend's condom broke. He noticed & pulled out right before he ejaculated. Although I didn't think I was pregnant,12 hours later I took the My Choice brand contraceptive. The only side effects I had were achy soreness in my shoulders, little bit of nausea, and exhaustion (but I was up all night worrying if I could become pregnant so I have to factor that in too). Being a RN, I researched the medication, it's side effects, etc. I also purchased Midol & chewable Pepto Bismal---great investment! First sign of a side effect I took the correlating med. Worked like a charm! Today is 9/8, was spotting but it's gotten heavier so it works! I'm 2 weeks early!"

10

September 9, 2014

2

134

18,385

Voltaren

osteoarthritis

"MD recommended that I take this medication for 4 weeks, 75 mg twice a day. He warned me that most people stop taking the medication after two weeks because they feel much better. I have been taking the medication for 3 days and this is the best that I have felt in six months. I will defintely follow his instructions and continue for 4 weeks in hopes of feeling even better. No more pain in the hip, no more pain when rising, no more sharp pain when walking, or leg tenderness when trying to sleep. I was recently diagnoised with osteoarthritis."

9

December 17, 2011

78

101

63,442

Epiduo

acne

"I started about a month ago, it seems to be taking a long while to start showing any difference. If anything my acne is getting worse, but in new spots. Also I can't use it every night at directed because the dryness, and burning is too much to handle. Literally tearing up pain. I'll update again if it starts doing its job :("

3

December 28, 2015

5

63

169,368

Diethylpropion

obesity

"I have been taking Tenuate time released 75mg for almost 3 weeks. I am down 9 lbs. I started at 130, and am Now 121.4. I have noticed that it is not working as well now as it did in the first week or two. At the beginning I was never hungry, I would have to force myself to eat something. Now, I have noticed the hunger pains. I am hoping to loose another 11 lbs."

10

April 7, 2015

48

76

106,559

Implanon

birth control

"I'm 18 year old, I have had the implanon for almost 3 years now and it's has been great period wise. For the first 5 months I had a regular period each month with it lasting a week and a half "

9

January 13, 2016

4

42

141,419

Escitalopram

depression

"Sexually frustrated me and I was a little bit aggressive coming onto it. EVERYONE has a specific anti-depressant that will work for them. It's all trial and error. However, even though it didn't work for me, I'm a fan of the medication. Prozac, however, did the job."

6

February 9, 2014

36

47

213,549

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Help! Someone help me my girlfriend’s vagina is on FIRE!!! I'M HOLDING HER hands BUT she wants to itch her vajaja so bad. I suggest you buy something else or see a doctor I mean IDK what I’m talking about cuz I’m a dude but, yeah call your doctor and don’t hold your boyfriends hand unless he’s cool with you breaking it."

1

October 1, 2017

7

62

119,722

Nilotinib

chronic myelogenous leukemia

"Been on Nilotinib for 2 yrs now, started at diagnosis - cytogenetic remission in 90 days - never sick with this medicine but it did cause skin rash, chest pain and PVC's in my heart rhythm, also zapped my energy. I started taking a full vitamin regimen and extra potassium and magnesium pills and my energy came back quick and strong also, PVC's went away. I do have some severe heartburn some nights but a Zantac each night takes care of that. Very thankful for Nilotinib!"

10

November 10, 2010

10

86

3,673

Mercaptopurine

crohn's disease, maintenance

"This drug is a nightmare!!! Total fatigue with breathlessness, Arm weakness and numbness, nausea, light headedness. Now have developed tinnitus which is a constant pulsation through ears and head. My white blood cells have dropped dangerously low and my red blood cells are really poor. I am naturally now off the drug but don't know how long till I get back to health. ONLY GO ON THIS DRUG AS A LAST RESORT>"

1

August 6, 2017

1

72

29,221

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"This drug isn't for everyone. The side effects are completely crazy. I have been on it for almost 12 months now. It has provided relief from migraines by almost 95% of the time. This has been a big deal for me. Side effects I've experienced: hands and feet tingle periodically (some days are worse than others), hair loss started 3 months after taking it but began to cease 6 months later, definite brain fog (some days I feel like I'm losing my mind), grogginess (I can only take my dose at night otherwise I'm a zombie during the day), changes in vision, loss of appetite, fatigue, irritability. At first I convinced myself the side effects were worth tolerating compared to having a migraine. But as time goes on, I'm beginning to think im wrong"

7

September 11, 2016

28

134

19,737

Pregabalin

pain

"I have been taking Lyrica for 3 months. I started at 50mg x 3. Increased to 150 x 3 times a day a month later. I have had almost no pain since starting. The side effects have been extreme dizziness, edema in the feet, weight gain (about 15lbs). At my last appointment the Doctor adjusted the dose to 50mg x 4 times a day. The dizziness comes and goes. This is a great medicine for me. I can handle dizziness at this level."

7

July 6, 2010

26

83

98,984

Lutera

birth control

"I have been on lutera for 3 months after switching from another birth control.. Within 3 months I have gained over 35lbs- not even in my boobs. I eat healthy, exercise daily - and still gained weight. Not to mention the constant mood swings or depression. My boyfriend & I never really argued until I was put on lutera. I would be perfectly fine one minute then yelling at him for nothing the next. I hate how this pill makes me. Stupid hormones. I already called my pharmacy & they're ordering my old birth control for me so ill be back on that when this pack runs out."

1

June 20, 2016

4

108

164,199

Xiidra

dry eye disease

"I've always had slightly dry eyes but it was tolerable until after I had Lasik. After a couple of months, the doctor suggested I try Xiidra. The first couple of weeks seemed ok but I could feel any improvement. The doctor said I should continue with OTC eye drops and ointment. After about 3 weeks though, my eyes began itching, like I have never experienced. It was intolerable. I wanted to rub my eyes out. I wasn't sure if it was the medication or allergies so I stopped the medication. It's been a few days now and my eyes are feeling better. Still dry but not the crazy itching."

3

June 27, 2017

8

109

198,345

Exenatide

diabetes, type 2

"I took Bydureon for a little over 4 months. The results were disastrous. My A1c went up over 2 points, I had constant hunger, I was tired more than normal. It was extremely expensive. I had Pea sized lumps and red spots at the injection sites. I felt like I got some bad advice."

1

May 9, 2015

21

54

175,000

Fingolimod

multiple sclerosis

"I have been on this medication for a month and I have not experience one side effect. SO MUCH better than the shots. We will see later if it is as effective as they say it is."

10

January 20, 2011

93

37

34,530

Tysabri

multiple sclerosis

"I was diagnosed with RRMS 1992 while on deployment in Africa. Returned back to the states and had an MRI done to positively identify the MS. Done, was discharged from the Navy 1994. I then started Bataseron 1995 after having repeated relapses. Stayed with that for a few yeas then switched to Avonex, again stayed with that for a few years and switched to Rebif which was okay but began finding it hard to find inject points on my body. Then switched to Copaxone for a short time and it was determined that I was allergic to the drug so one more time. In 2008, I started Tysabri and am still on it. The infusions are not a big deal because I am self-employed. Do I feel like my old self, can%u2019t remember what that was like however I still Scuba dive,"

10

January 1, 2016

62

142

16,424

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have tried about 5 different birth controls before my new doctor put me on minastrin. I have PCOS, doctors have recommended I always stay on birth control to help it. Before this pill I bled heavily for a month straight, 2 days after starting this the bleeding stopped. I now have a very light period for maybe 3 days. Medications can affect one person different from the next person, but this pill has been one of the best. The bonus is my insurance pays 100% for birth control."

10

January 25, 2016

4

89