Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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37,577	Vyvanse	adhd	"This medicine has changed my life. I am a 43 year old female, diagnosed as an adult with ADHD. I always knew I was meant for more than what I seemed capable of achieving - although I would by no means consider myself an underachiever. The statement "you don't know what you don't know" rings so true for me. Immediately upon starting this prescription my world changed. I was able to fully complete tasks, stay on schedule, CONCENTRATE, and prioritize...the list goes on and on. I wish I had a "before and after" photo of my home. The clutter, disorganization, and chaos is gone. My house very much symbolizes my brain. I feel like my mind has been freed from the "fog", and I am able to accomplish so much more now with much less stress."	10	May 19, 2011	42	136
138,256	Orthovisc	osteoarthritis	"Finally after years of pain, inflammation and not being able to bend my knee...my Dr. Suggested Orthovisc. He explained to me what is was, what it's for, what to expect and without a doubt I said yes! After being so miserable for so long I figured I had nothing to lose. After the first injection I had relief, finally! It was tender for the first day, after that..it was fine. I completed the 3 week regimen and I'm so glad I went for it! My knee feels great!!! I'm going for the other one starting next week. Thank you Orthovisc and Thank you to my Dr. No pain, I can bed and walk pain free!"	9	January 25, 2017	40	115
157,913	Accutane	acne	"Took Accutane for almost a year. My dermatologist made me complete the course to make sure that my acne does not come back. During the entire period, I had dry eyes, dry skin, dry hair. I had to lotion, condition and use eye drops lip balm very frequently. However, my acne cleared big time. I still occasionally get smaller pimples but not the big ones that I used to have on my back or on my face. Not recommended for sportsmen. I had to double my application of sunblock because I am frequently under the sun and while consuming Accutane it is not recommended for you to be under the sun for too long a time."	7	August 29, 2010	12	116
179,966	Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide	acne	"I've been using Epiduo for two months now and it doesn't help at all. It burns my skin and dries it out so bad! It gets flakey, red, and very irritated. It feels like a horrible sun burn and it looks like you take horrible care of your skin. It stings to put anything on it, even water. It DOES do it's job though, dries out the acne. BUT I still see the redness, or dark browness of the acne. It's so annoying, ugh."	5	June 20, 2014	4	84
15,470	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I started talking Lolo in June after my son was born and have been on it for nearly 6 months. I originally received a 3 month trial package from my OBGYN which from reading the reviews seems like the pharmacy company gave out a load of this Bc everywhere.. My side effects include..... my sex drive is nearly completely gone and seeing as I'm in my prime and normally have an above high sex drive, random 1 day spotting, moodiness, cramping on stomach and back, headaches, Major bloating feels like I'm always about to get my period, sleeplessness and I've been unable to loss baby weight since I've been taking this birth control. I've given this an honest go but I don't feel this Bc is for me.."	1	December 15, 2016	4	128
115,700	Secukinumab	ankylosing spondylitis	"I finished the loading dose with no improvement. My Dr upped me to 300 mg. I'm on month 4, I'm very fatigued and still in pain so I'm not impressed with it. I'm also experiencing mouth sores."	2	November 7, 2016	12	37
152,249	Ciprofloxacin	kidney infections	"I had to go to the ER cuz it was so bad. They gave me cipro and I feel way worse then when I went to emergency. I've Been taking it two days now and the pain on my right side feels like it's on fire. I can't stand up for longer than a few minutes and I've been throwing up every couple of hours. Antibiotics are supposed to make you better not worse"	1	December 7, 2015	12	74
82,687	Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate	urinary tract infection	"This drug made me feel worse . It intensified my bladder spasm and gave me extreme rectum pain . My insides feel like they are being sucked in. Don't think that because it's more expensive that it's better . It's crap . Better to take nothing . And I only took one pill . Never again ."	1	May 5, 2016	10	57
121,274	Venlafaxine	anxiety	"I started taking velaflaxine (Effexor) about 2 1/2 weeks ago I started on half of a 75 mg pill and now have moved up to a full pill. At first you experience some side effects like loss of appetite, fast heart beat, hot flashes and a little numbness down below. But everyone is different and everyone reacts differently. After almost three weeks of taking it I already feel relief. My anxiety is getting better and better, and I sleep so much better at night cause I can actually relax for once! I'm looking forward to seeing how much better I feel after two months of taking it. If you are willing to pressure through the rough side effects then the benefits are so worth it!"	9	July 19, 2016	54	125
61,922	Citalopram	depression	"I suffer from PTSD and severe chronic depression. I have been on multiple medications, taking 10-12 pills a day. My doctor recommending celexa for depression as well as my anxiety, and guess what. I am now on 4 pills a day celexa for depression, klonopin for my anxiety attacks, ambien to help me sleep, and prazosin to keep my nightmares at bay. Celexa works for me amazingly, it has calmed me down some and I used to just burst out in tears at the simplest things because they reminded me of my past. Not anymore. Although I have it a 9 and not a 10 because the first couple weeks are rough. I was very VERY lethargic and sleepy and I was still having mood swings which got a little worse. I stuck with it and it changed me."	9	July 29, 2015	55	139
91,243	Botox	overactive bladde	"I had Botox for overactive bladder six weeks ago and it's been nothing more than a nightmare for me. My main issues were frequency and bladder spasms and the Botox has only worsened these issues. I initially experienced a great deal of bleeding with large clots for 12 hours which I was unaware could occur - only slight spotting had been mentioned. Within a week I could no longer urinate and a Foley catheter was inserted. Six weeks on, my bladder remains seized and despite a number of attempts to remove the catheter, my bladder hasn't improved. I have had two uti's and been admitted to the emergency dept for severe bladder trauma, urine retention and uti. I have suffered extreme anxiety as a result of all of this. It's not for everyone!"	1	July 23, 2016	52	133
86,106	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"This was my first colonoscopy so I have no other prep to base it on but after reading several reviews and getting tips from my friends ..here is my report.My test was Tuesday am. I ate very lightly Sat and Sun,low fiber,easily digested foods. Monday, I drank gatorade and broth and ate jello. I started the prep at 6 pm (due to work) I put it in the fridge so it was very cold and also added very cold water as suggested. I used a straw to drink it. The taste is pretty bad but with the straw it went quickly.Within 30 minutes it started working. Around 915 pm it finally stopped. I used baby wipes and vaseline as suggested by another reviewer and it really helped. The am prep wasn't as bad- was only able to do 1/2. The test is a breeze.Good Luck"	8	July 21, 2015	14	145
42,604	Concerta	adhd	"I am taking 54mg for inattentive ADD its only been a month of taking Concerta without breaks, but I feel I have the general feeling down. I can focus with minimal distraction. After 3 weeks I am feeling the loss of appetite, lost 6lbs in one week and there is only a period of about 5 hours I can feel it work, during that time I love the motivation I get and am more social. All in all it does what it's supposed to but for only around 5-6 hours, after the working period I am easily aggravated and my ADD is worse than ever. My anxiety was high at first but after a month I feel like it is less of a problem for me. "	7	January 27, 2012	19	127
84,210	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I've been on Sprintec since September of 2016. So far, I have not gained any weight at all. My acne has also greatly improved. The only side effects that really bother me are the occasional extreme breast tenderness and the acid reflux. My breasts grew one cup size which I actually don't mind. I was diagnosed with depression about 6 years ago, but this pill has not made it any worse. My period always starts on a Sunday and ends on a Wednesday, so I never have any surprises. I also don't have as many cramps as I used to."	7	March 1, 2017	4	100
131,393	Generess Fe	birth control	"After being on four different types of birth control pills in 3 1/2 yrs and having HORRIBLE side effects ranging from acne, hair falling out, spotting for months, to anxiety, to stroke-like sypmtoms and going to the ER, my OBGYN suggested Generess FE. I LOVE this pill! No side effects at all, other than my breasts have gone from a 34C to a very full 34D! No weight gain (other than in my chest), nausea, headaches, no "foggy" feeling at all. These pills are easy to take, pleasant tasting, and the light, 2-3 day periods are an awesome bonus! I am so happy to have found a birth control pill that works for me and doesn't have nasty side effects. I highly recommend this form of birth control!"	10	September 4, 2014	20	128
97,508	Voltaren Gel	pain	"My grandmother had Voltaren gel for her, but when my knee wouldn't bend and I began to have pain, she let me use her gel. So far, I've placed it on my right knee and the pain was almost gone. I've placed the gel on again and the pain is disappearing. I'm 19 and there is no way I should be having joint pain...the gel works great."	10	January 14, 2013	66	67
75,094	Estradiol / norethindrone	postmenopausal symptoms	"I've been on this patch for a short period of time, however, I can say it works fast !!! On the 2nd day using this product, my flashes and night sweats were less severe ! I did experience nervousness on the 1st day, it lasted just a few hours hours then went away. So far, so good."	8	October 25, 2013	18	57
6,868	Aluminum chloride hexahydrate	hyperhidrosis	"Excessive Sweat effect us all differently, but thing that stays the same is that everyone with hyperhidrosis usually hates physical activities, social situations, anxiety, and any type of heat that makes us sweat more. Perspiration pretty much controls our lives and forces us to seek other means of hyperhidrosis treatments like the surgery, natural treatments, or a antiperspirant. The problem is that there is so many products and treatments for excessive sweating that its hard to figured out the right one for me. I liked Certain Dri because it gives me many types of products to choose from. It also give me 72 hours of protection with only one application. Make sure that you start with the lowest percentage of aluminium and move up from there"	10	January 26, 2017	0	126
4,251	Belviq	weight loss	"I used belviq a two years ago for about 4 months, and I lost 25 pounds. I weighed 185 when I started on the pill. My weight dropped to 160 in less than 4 moths. I'm 60 and 5'4". At first I experienced slight dizziness and felt sluggish and sleepy. After taking vitamins (B12, calcium, multi vitamins), it went away. I stopped taking it after I reached my goal. However, I started to gain the weight back after 2 years to 192 lbs. A whopping 32 pounds gain! I got back on belviq on October 6. After 3.5 weeks, I lost 14 lbs.with no exercise. I got the same side effects but they all went away after the first week. I plan to do a little bit of walking and light exercise just to speed up the weight loss get used to the routine after I'm off the pill."	10	October 25, 2017	9	149
97,504	Voltaren Gel	pain	"I have peripheral nerve damage that caused drop foot and horrible neuropathy. For years I have suffered tingling and burning pain on my left ankle and foot, and the back of my thigh felt badly sunburned. I have seen many doctors including a pain management doctor who prescribed narcotic pain medication. None of these meds took away the burning nerve pain in my foot and the side effects interfered with my ability to concentrate at work. My family doctor prescribed Lyrica and it helped a lot, but I still had constant pain. She prescribed Voltaren gel for me to try and the results are nothing short of a miracle. After only two doses my foot felt better than it ever has since my injury in 1997. The awful constant burning sensation is gone!"	10	July 25, 2013	129	133
177,531	Duloxetine	major depressive disorde	"This drug is the devil. It destroyed my life. It took everything that made me who I am away from me & locked it in a little box. I didn't notice my personality changing, I didn't notice how heavily I'd started to drink because it was creating more symptoms than it was treating. My partner, also on Cymbalta for slightly longer than I (probably still on it) also changed... He went from kind & considerate to selfish & cold. He avoided conflict at all costs when I met him, when we parted ways he would happily start arguments. Yes, Cymbalta helped me for about 2 months, but from there it was all side effects (apart from the aforementioned) of uncontrollable sweating & mood swings on top of the depression & anxiety it was supposed to be treating"	1	January 1, 2016	14	137
71,323	Butisol Sodium	sedation	"I was prescribed this medication for treatment-resistant insomnia, but I've found that it actually works best for relieving anxiety and promoting general relaxation. I have social anxiety especially. I took one before a wedding, and it really helped me be able to interact with others (rather than sit in a corner alone). In terms of the insomnia, Butisol knocks me out a couple of hours earlier than other medications I've tried. Also, experiencing no hangover or side effects the day after is a huge bonus"	9	August 14, 2017	2	85
131,932	Effexor XR	depression	"I have been on Effexor XR for years. I have been on several other SSRIs through the years that eventually stopped working. Effexor has been the most successful in the long term. I take 150mg of the XR and 37.5 three times a day of the regular Effexor. The regular was recently added as my depression has worsened due to additional stress at work. I have not had any major side effects, even on this high of a dose. I do agree that withdrawal is serious. If I miss a dose, I have a buzzing feeling, crying and increase in depression almost immediately. This is one medication that I do not go without--ever. I am a bit worried about ever going off of it for these reasons. I believe that this can be done safely with the help of a physician."	10	March 24, 2012	28	141
126,446	Carvedilol	heart failure	"Coreg worked fine for me at 12.5 mg twice a day. However, as a former smoker, when my physician increased the dosage to 25mg 2x a day, I had trouble breathing, walking, and my feet swelled up. Coreg should be kept at a minimal dose if the patient has an underlying lung problem. My physician had to stop the drug completely."	7	September 6, 2009	85	61
159,429	Januvia	diabetes, type 2	"Am taking Metformin and Glipizide. That was not getting the numbers under 7 so Doctor added Actos. I gained 20 lbs in 3.5 months. Doctor has switched me to Januvia instead of Actos. Only second week but side effects have been minimal (some sleep issues). The big thing is no longer feeling hungry all the time. We'll see how the numbers turn out in 2 months."	6	August 8, 2009	56	66
166,239	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I got Liletta inserted on January 10th at 2pm. The pain from the scale of 1-10, was a 9.7. I never had kids, no abortions. I swore out loud when I had this inserted. It wasn't a pain I ever felt before and that's having 3 tattoos and piercings as well as wisdom teeth surgery, and a cyst removal on my shoulder. This was PAIN. The serious pain though lasted I would say 2-3min. After was serious cramping like I've never had before. The next 2-3 days was spotting brown and weird colors, I don't know. The cramping was INTENSE. I don't normally have bad cramps on my period, but holy cow these cramps had me on the floor, on the couch, on the bed curled up in a ball... It's the 16th of January and I feel SO much better! No cramps or bloating! :)"	8	January 16, 2017	7	146
87,508	Naproxen	muscle pain	"I have a torn shoulder tendon (rotator cuff injury) which has been causing me agonising pain 24/7 for 6 months. Ibuprofen wasn't working so I was given Naproxen. It takes quite a while to get to work (up to an hour to kick in) but once it works the relief is amazing. Only thing is, once it wears off (about 4-6 hours), the pain returns big time, and you're not supposed to use more than 2 tablets a day. Also, it made me ravenously hungry at the start (not so much now) so I've added a couple of Kg in weight. When it doesn't work well I take some Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) as well. Doesn't do anything for my headaches though and may even cause them."	7	January 20, 2016	13	125
28,630	Lexapro	bipolar disorde	"I took Lexapro for 3 months at 10mg to treat bipolar disorder type I. I noticed a slight change in my mood, but not significant. I discontinued this medication due to nausea and trouble achieving orgasm."	3	May 14, 2011	20	36
37,908	Reclipsen	birth control	"Worsens depression, fatigue, increased appetite, weight gain, bloating, constant mild fever, headaches, unstable mood swings, decrease in sex drive overall but spikes in demand for sex at certain times (unstable). It did work as a birth control and did not worsen or help with my slight acne. I was on Bupropion 300mg for a few months before I started Reclipsen. It countered the positive effects of Bupropion; increased energy, decreased appetite."	2	November 3, 2013	10	71
191,366	Lisdexamfetamine	adhd	"I have to give Vyvanse a solid 10. I asked my Dr to switch me from Adderall instant release 20mg 2x a day to Vyvanse and in my honest opinion this was the best decision I made. Vyvanse helps me focus, more motivation, feels more subtle which I absolutely love. Adderall for some reason made me feel like a different person, but with vyvanse I feel like myself still which is great. It is really long lasting, I don't know or understand how people say it only last for a few hours when in my experience it last a good 12-13 hrs. In fact I heard people say it loses potency after 4 hours or so but in my experience I think it actually increases. But this is just my experience, and maybe metabolism aswell but anyway I hope this is helpful for others."	10	January 16, 2017	36	144
77,347	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"After 5 full days on Belviq I can assure you this is going to be a wildly successful product. It has made sticking to a diet of reduced portions and healthier foods EASY. I can now eat half what I used to and feel completely full. It has eliminated my compulsion to snack when watching tv or a movie and the results are already noticeable. I started Belviq weighing 227 and as of this morning I was at 222 (after only 5 days). I'm not starving myself, just eating the amount I should have been eating for the last decade. The only side effects I have noticed thus far is being able to fall asleep faster and having a more upbeat and positive attitude in general."	10	June 19, 2013	160	126
40,061	Contrave	obesity	"I started taking Contrave about a month and a half ago and I am down about 7 lbs. I did not notice much weight loss in the first month because I was actually taking the medication as prescribed. I am 5'6 about 154lbs. I only want to drop about 20lbs for my wedding and I was told this is not habit forming. I exercise and I am on a low cal diet. This medication does not curb my appetite but it does curb my intake which I LOVE. I don't want to stop eating all together and gain all the weight back as soon as I stop taking it. This medication still lets me eat but not as much. I am on the second month and I notice I am losing about 3lbs a week which is a healthy way to lose weight. Every now and then I will get a headache but overall...GREAT!!"	10	May 26, 2015	36	154
186,092	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"I take prestiq for anxiety (first) & depression. I don't know what the true definition of "normal" is but, this is the closest I've felt to it in quite some time. My most recent attempt of feeling "normal" was with 8 years/ lexapro. My concentration level was on point & my anxiety level was low but, the zombie like feel, the lack of sex drive & weight gain eventually drove me to find an alternative. After several failed attempts with various other options, I can say that prestiq has proven to disprove most, if not all, of my concerns. Yes, I still get fiery mad at times (with good reason) but, it's controllable. Yes, I still get sad/anxious but, there are tangible reasons & I am now able to pull myself out a lot sooner."	10	June 15, 2015	78	135
177,554	Duloxetine	ibromyalgia	"I took one dose of 30 mg for bad ongoing fibromyalgia pain. It kept me awake and I felt nauseous most of the day BUT It took most of my pain away! It was miraculous really. I debated continuing because who wants to trade those side affects for pain and I hate taking drugs. I decided to see how long this no-pain would last without taking another pill and it's been almost a week and I'm still good. I decided to try the oil CBD's (I live in Colorado) at night and so far, all is excellent. I'm hoping it continues. I think taking one triggered the pain mechanism to stop and am so glad NOT to have to take that horrible drug."	8	November 29, 2015	5	123
69,930	Levsin	irritable bowel syndrome	"I've had Irritable Bowel Syndrome for 11 years, and for almost the entire time, this was the medication I was on. It worked great at first, but then I started having to take double doses (which at least helped with nighttime problems, as it made me extremely drowsy). Eventually, it had no effect on my pain whatsoever, and I only experienced the side effects. I've switched to Librax, which has given me limited results. This medication was a life-saver for years with very fast results, but I guess it just stopped working for me."	6	January 24, 2014	36	94
180,927	Dienogest / estradiol	birth control	"I have been using this pill since September. It is my first time using birth control pills. I am 30 with a beautiful son and my husband does not want any more kids. I spot most of the month. In October, I spotted the first week and a half. Then I began spotting again the last week. This is too much. I did not like being on my period before the pill and it was regular then. I have also had a break out in my face. I did not have acne this bad when I was a teenager. I am not sure if this pill is for me. If things do not change this month I will have to find another pill to try."	5	November 7, 2010	17	125
154,733	Metronidazole	bacterial vaginitis	"Lord where should I begin with this Medication...was told to take 2 pills for 7 days I am on day 7 and I am so happy it is almost over! Since day 1 I have had major side effects...the tiredness is the worst I literally laid in bed for 2 days no motivation to even move and that is not like me. Day 3 I started noticing a bad taste in my mouth and really dark urine. The pill definitely works it is the side effects that are horrible. Side effects: cramping headache tiredness metal taste in my mouth I experienced some confusion and extreme stomachache and dry mouth constantly....take with caution please."	8	June 6, 2017	10	113
111,381	Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir	hepatitis c	"I went off this at 14 days but was ready at day 5. I had heart palpitations high b/p 188/118 and emotional swings that were very frightening. I would jump from rage to deep dark depression. Light sensitive, total basket case. I was so revved up I felt like I was on a bad steroid. Really ready for a stroke or heart attack. My attention span was 0, short term memory 1. Awful stuff doc was not validating my sides, made up every excuse in the book that made me feel worse to keep me on med...Comments like maybe you are bi polar, really at 63 I think I would know. Idiots and that's a doc I used to really trust and respected. Would like to cure the virus I had over 40 yrs but at what expense? Torture. and now my liver hurts never did before."	1	March 21, 2016	32	147
206,823	Duac	acne	"I get quite a few red spots only in my t zone, along with loads of little red bumps on my forehead. I've been using duac cream for about 5 days now and I have seen quite a good improvement, especially on my forehead. However, my skin is bright red and flaky that it almost looks worse. I don't have as many spots at all, but my whole face is red and constantly burning to the point where I cry. Yes it is good for spots, but for me it's not worth it."	5	May 12, 2016	1	93
96,363	Sertraline	social anxiety disorde	"I have been on Lexapro, Remeron, Citalopram, and now I am on Zoloft and Xanax for my anxiety and depression. I have been taking Zoloft for 3 days, and I am taking half of my 50mg dose for a week as the doctor said. The first day I took it I felt a sense that I was on top of the world, I didn't have any problems talking to people as I used to. I'm not sure if this was placebo, or if this drug is actually working. None of the other pills had worked for me. So far I have not experienced any changes in libido, but I have noticed my palms get clammy more than they used to. I am going to stick with this one for awhile."	9	April 2, 2010	42	130
7,436	Xanax	panic disorde	"Life saver for me. BUT only because I take it when I truly need it. I suffer from day to day anxiety but I do not take it for that. I try to get rid of anxiety other natural ways. But I do suffer from severe panic attacks, especially night time. So I only take it when I am having an attack. I am on the lowest dose possible ( .25 ) and I can get away with taking even just half of that sometimes. It takes the edge off very fast and I feel so much better shortly after. Take it on average 1-2 times a month, sometime less, rarely more. Extremely addictive med so I urge you to stay away from it for daily use or if you have an addictive personality."	8	October 12, 2017	6	134
6,073	Minastrin 24 Fe	birth control	"On a sample from Doctor. Day one: took pill at 1pm. nausea within within 4-5 hours. Weird temple headaches off and on. Day 2) irritable mood upon waking up. Experienced unusual muscle weakness at gym at 5:30 pm - came home, ate. Slightly nauseas. Day 3). Iritable and nauseas with temple headaches. Day 4). Woke up. Not as irritable but had sharp pains in my eyes while wearing contacts. After taking pill at 1 pm, became very sick around 6 pm. Bloated stomach pain bus able to the eye and very nauseas. Weird pain in my jaw followed by extreme nausea. When I vomited slightly, I forced myself to vomit more when the nausea became too uncomfortable. nauseas half the he night until I finally fell asleep."	1	October 15, 2015	2	127
159,897	Bactrim	urinary tract infection	"I used this medication a few times to treat a urinary tract infections and two times I experienced severe allergic reactions where I had hives on my tongue, neck and face, and they left scars. Be careful."	1	December 16, 2011	28	37
138,775	Phentermine	weight loss	"I am a 42 yr old woman. I started taking phentermine on 4/26/2011. I take a whole pill. I have not noticed any side effects other than last night I could not sleep, but I have problems sleeping anyway. Before I started taking this pill I exercise on the treadmill or bike for 30 mins a day or every other day. I eat healthy food. I never drink soda, I have always drank plenty of water. I am still hungry while taking this. I have only taken this for two days as of today. I will give this pill at least two weeks. I am currently weighing in at 183lbs my goal weight is 145. I will write another review in about two weeks. Lets see what happens. "	7	April 28, 2011	0	129
29,072	Topiramate	obesity	"I weighed 230 pounds and felt like a cow.. I started off on 25 mg 1x a day and noticed no change. So asked doc to change me to 100 mg twice a day. I just take the 200mg at once. That's when I finally noticed a change. I've lost 45 pounds in 6 months! I'm continuing to lose and my goal weight is 160 since I'm tall so only 25 more pounds to go. I noticed at first pop tasted different but now it tastes fine. I used to love beer but now I don't want it..which is fine since it's so fattening lol. I only eat once or twice a day and the carb cravings are gone. I don't exercise much at all. I have no side effects at all. I'm so glad I found this medication it really has been a miracle. :)"	10	April 18, 2017	88	146
146,118	Suboxone	opiate dependence	"Taking 8mg Suboxone a day...a Life saver! Negatives for me are constipation and ridiculous amount of saliva build up in my mouth 5 to 10 mins after I place under tongue."	9	April 27, 2013	24	31
108,087	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"I was so upset to hear that my insurance no longer covered ortho era. I absolutely loved that patch! I never had any side effects and it even decreased my appetite to where I lost a decent amount of weight over the year I was on it. Unfortunately, I'm about to start my 3rd patch of this one and have had terrible experience with it so far. I love the ease of only having to change it once a week but the symptoms so far aren't worth it. I have bloating, constipation, headaches, tiredness, tender breasts, terrible mood swings/depression, acne, and I'm constantly craving sweets! I've been eating like a total hog. I plan on sticking with it, hoping that the symptoms will subside. I will update after a few months of taking it if my symptoms get any better."	5	September 23, 2015	3	140
155,789	Cialis	erectile dysfunction	"I'm 56 and have lost the lead in my pencil. I had not had relations with my wife of 30 years for about 2 years. This affliction was combined with Premature ejaculation, which my wife has always hated. I finally got some Cialis (20mg) and Poxet (30mg). Have tried them both and the results were incredible. We are both very happy. MP"	10	August 16, 2017	15	62
76,347	Liraglutide	weight loss	"I'm a doctor, prescribed this for myself a week ago. In a week I've lost 3kg! Mild nausea at first so started only taking it at night before bed. I have no food cravings, I don't think about food all the time and don't feel compelled to snack or even eat at mealtimes. I have a mentally exhausting job so eat healthy snacks when I think my body needs it to stay on top of my game. Love this drug, I genuinely don't understand (other than price) why it isn't more widely used."	10	November 1, 2017	15	93
214,402	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"This was my third yeast infection this year. The first time I took monistat but it was the 3 day. This time I decided I wanted to heal faster. After taking it, two hours later it was way worse, but I waited to see if it'll get better. It did feel a lot better the next morning. So if you can handle the burning and itching for a couple hours. I would recommend this. If not then I would just recommend the 7 day or 3 day"	9	September 27, 2015	3	87
45,975	Fluoxetine	depression	"Female, 27 y.o., 20mg, also taking Bupropion. It really helped to "lift the fog" of my depression. My boyfriend noticed my mood lift within a couple days. It all but killed my appetite and I lost a lot of weight quickly; 17 lbs within a few weeks, 1-2 pounds a day. My appetite gradually returned and my weight plateaued. I experienced a different side effect every day during the 1st week. Numb; dizzy; nauseous; migraines. I quit imbibing because it only made me sleepy with a headache. That may have contributed to weight-loss and eventual regain as my alcohol tolerance returned to some degree. I still get the headaches, though less frequently, and I'll take a headache over crippling anxiety and depression any old day."	8	January 25, 2014	66	125
90,852	Roxicodone	chronic pain	"I've had 10 surgeries on both of my legs. I just started going to a doctor this month and they gave me roxys. They work more than any other medicine out there. I'm so happy I can now take my son for a walk and do things that I couldn't before. I want to thank my doc for taking my pain away."	10	October 23, 2012	85	62
161,289	Ortho Tri-Cyclen	birth control	"I've been taking Tricyclen since I was 15 (I'm 18 now) solely for my heavy period. At first I was taking the 28, and it wasn't a high enough dosage (no idea how it works there) and I switched to 21. The heaviness stopped immediately. I never had any side effects, which was a plus. The only thing I have to say as a con is migraines. It just started recently, probably the last 6 months. Other than that, the medication is working! I recommend to anyone who wants to get rid of acne as well. I also used it for acne, and it disappeared within the month."	9	April 7, 2017	5	108
184,453	Hydroxyzine	sedation	"I took a 100mg and was "sedated" for half the day. I couldn't function but I felt great. Really helped with anxiety and I could breathe a lot better as well."	10	May 25, 2011	35	31
106,906	Implanon	birth control	"I had severe mood swings while on this medication. My periods were heavy, irregular, my cramps were painful it was truly an awful experience. I had it in for the full three years, and although it did its job of preventing pregnancy, since I've been off it for three months I have never felt better. I lost the 20 pounds I gained on this medicine."	4	April 12, 2014	5	65
25,155	Diovan	high blood pressure	"Been on diovan for at least three years, suffering many side effects: muscle pain, sudden hairloss and thinning, as well as intermittent tingling on the back of my head. I have also had weight gain, problems with blood sugar and loss of erections. I still have sexual desire but my erections aren't adequate. I have pain in my stomach which is increasing with time, sometimes kind of burning like an ulcer and coldness in my feet. I have also started developing small lumps of fat under my skin and marks on my skin resembling age spots but are not. The pills are not having as good an effect on my blood pressure anymore. It went way up. I just don't know what medicine to switch to."	7	December 31, 2016	38	126
77,534	Cephalexin	bladder infection	"Cephalexin is the only anti biotic that clears UTI'S for me. The GP's always tell me to try others but inevitably just prolong my infection until I finally get cephalexin. No noticeable side effects for me and always do the job. I literally cry with relief when I get these as I know within 24hrs I can get on with my life!"	10	November 7, 2016	42	62
123,619	Skyla	birth control	"I've had skyla in for about a year now, and it is by far my favorite form of birth control. Some background info, I'm 19 and have never had kids. Other birth controls affected my mood greatly, and Skyla has not affected my mood in the slightest. I also did not experience any weight gain. The only downside is my period is longer than it was before (10 days, but not heavy) and I experience cramping, but nothing midol can't fix. I can't even remember the pain from the insertion process now (which I got while not on my period), but that slight discomfort for a couple days it worth it for the next 3 years of birth control."	8	May 30, 2017	3	119
10,866	Mononessa	birth control	"My period would come and a week later it would happen again for two weeks. I have been on Mononessa for a week and my period is finally under control after years of misery."	10	December 2, 2013	11	34
74,947	Nitrofurantoin	urinary tract infection	"I have a body prone to getting urinary tract infections so i was prescribed nitrofurantoin as a preventative. I take the medicine after intercourse and I haven't had a UTI in over a year and a half. Before, I had one at least every three weeks. I have never experienced any negative side effects. I have taken at least 200 pills since I first started it, however, I never take it with an actual meal. Just crackers and a lot of water. I hope this helps!!"	9	November 6, 2013	14	86
69,179	Celebrex	osteoarthritis	"I need a new knee and get Synvisc shots every 6 months. Not so much pain, but often uncomfortable and the knee is very useless after about 4 months. Found Celebrex and took it. As package said, it took a couple of weeks to do much, but then woke up pain free one morning. Amazing. I have a very stressful job though and seem to have developed a heart condition. Did Celebrex contribute? I do not know, but have discontinued its use."	9	September 26, 2011	42	82
3,448	Nitrofurantoin	bladder infection	"I took this medicine for a bladder infection and took it for the full five days prescribed. The first day I felt immediate relief and reduced discomfort of about 50%. However with each day that followed my relief did not increase and within 12 hours of completing perscription my symptoms were back by 90%. So either the dose wasn't strong enough (100mg) or the prescription wasn't long enough. No way of knowing if either or both of these conditions were changed I would have experienced more success with this particular antibiotic."	3	October 24, 2015	21	91
14,858	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I've been taking this pill for five months. I wanted a contraceptive pill which would control my acne and which would have a lower dosage of hormones as well (I was taking Yaz before). I happen to be very sensitive to hormones. With this pill though, I got cystic acne on my forehead, on my temples, on my cheeks, on my chin and on my neck. I have an acne-prone skin but I have never had such bad acne than since I started this pill ! Also, my mood swings are a rollercoaster and I can feel sad and cry for no reason in the middle of the day and feel happy again right after that. I am done with this pill and am going to find another birth control solution."	1	September 28, 2017	6	131
55,417	Belviq	weight loss	"I have been on Belviq for 2 months now. So far, I've lost 17 pounds. I started at 240. I am in my late 30's and have struggled with being overweight since I started working in the corporate world. I've noticed that I don't have the late night cravings that I used to have and I feel full after dinner up until the next morning. I used have the need to snack before bed, but that has gone away since I've been on Belivq. No side effects expect a dry mouth the first week or so. I also used to drink a six pack of beer on the weekends but I've noticed that I don't feel the urge to binge drink anymore.... and I feel great!"	10	November 12, 2013	73	126
188,697	ParaGard	birth control	"I have had my Paragard for three months now and I LOVE it. I was terrified to get this put in as I had never been on birth control before and after reading all of the reviews about the insertion process, I was practically shaking in the obgyn office. Not one bit of it was painful for me. It just felt a little funny, but when he inserted it there was a tiny baby cramp that went away almost instantly. For the record, I have not had any kids, I am tall and thin, and have 3 day medium flow periods which haven't changed since getting on this, and only had spotting the first month. I had bad cramps once when I wasn't wearing proper shoes at a job where I walk on hard brick all day, but they went away with 2 motin."	10	December 27, 2015	8	144
15,806	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have been on this pill for about 9 months now. I have notices signs of exhaustion, it has actually gotten worse and I am noticing it as I am driving, not good!! I have also experienced extreme bloating. My hormones are off the chart!! One minute I will be laughing, then crying, then randomly screaming at getting upset over literally nothing!!!! I just thought maybe something was wrong with me, but I called my doctor and asked when I started the pill, and it was in January, about a month before all these symptoms started and I did not think any thing of it until a few weeks ago when everyone from my bf to my employer told me I was not myself anymore. I am getting off this pill immediately and don't recommend it."	2	August 9, 2016	4	136
170,096	Quetiapine	depression	"I was on this medication for around 3 years at different doses, anywhere from 50 mgs to 600 mgs. It was a very good medicine and helped a lot with my anxiety and depression and really calmed me down and was very helpful, but the weight gain was a killer. I would try to go off over and over and would have to keep going back to it because I would be in such bad shape without it. I had a love/hate relationship with it. I became pre-diabetic while on it. I finally was able to go off and stay off at one point. It's a great drug, but the side effects are horrible as far as weight gain."	8	May 20, 2017	10	119
226,016	Bupropion	depression	"It has helped me a lot with my depression and anger problems. For the first time in 9 years I don't wake up mad at the world, with homicidal thoughts. The side effects that I experienced are dizziness when I stand up too fast, and my loss of appetite (not a bad thing). I was over weight anyway. I've only been on it for 2 weeks, and have lost 13 pounds but it makes me feel so much better about myself."	10	May 3, 2009	208	81
85,155	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I'm uninsured, so I had to switch from a pill brand that I know works for me (Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo) to an affordable generic one. My doctor put me on this to treat constant bleeding and, well, they aren't working. I'm still bleeding just the same as when I wasn't taking anything. Also, since I started on Sprintec, I've been feeling a bit of nausea. It's not horrible and I'm not vomiting, but it just plain does not work for me to stop abnormal uterine bleeding."	2	November 8, 2015	4	87
202,992	Gildess Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"After two weeks I couldn't take it. My nerves felt so thin every little normal everyday snafu became an emotional overload. I was angry in a flash at at work, and also on the road while driving, making me realize how unsafe and untenable my life had seemed to become. I would also randomly feel like crying at work which only created extra stress to try to keep calm. After a couple different sick days where I tried to relax and integrate the medicine, I realized with intuition it just wasn't all in my head. So I stopped and felt more normal soon after. I was also bloated and nauseous while taking it. My advice is try it if you want but if you start having emotional problems don't wait around trying to adjust or assume it's all in your head."	1	February 5, 2016	10	141
59,227	Roxicet	pain	"As a long time chronic pain sufferer who has tried every preventative drug possible. This medication, whether in the form mentioned here or without the tylenol gives by far THE best, and most all purpose relief - with no side effects at all. It's a pity the press has made many doctors reluctant to utilize this medicine which gave me my life back relieving the most physical pain, and having a good, and not at all depressing effect on brain. I am not speaking of a "high" just the reverse of the exacerbation of depression one often feels when medicines do not work, and have the effect of worsening depression."	10	November 13, 2008	37	110
230,584	Depo-Provera	birth control	"Im 20 and took one shot back in October, my husband and I decided on trying for a baby within the next year so I did go for the second shot in December. The first month was great but ever since then I will go almost a month bleeding off a week or so then another month and I have the worst cramps ever. I am just now starting to get over the mood swings and depression. My face broke out bad, clearing up now. I also gained 20 Ibs and I know that was from the shot because I eat right and exercise. I will never take this again and will never recommend it to anyone. Now hopefully it will hurry and be completely out of my system so we can start making babies."	1	January 22, 2011	10	135
148,751	Mirena	birth control	"Only reason why the Mirena gets a star is because I didn't get pregnant. Extreme pain on implantation, and I have a high pain tolerance. I experienced extreme dizziness, headaches, mood swings to the point of breaking down once a month, cystic acne, headaches, and extreme bleeding. Constant cervical irritation and bloating with no sex drive. Would never recommend it, even though it did its job. I was convinced it was misplaced based on the horrible constant symptoms. When I went to have it removed the nurse acted as if my symptoms were crazy, she had never heard such a thing and my IUD was placed "beautifully" and tried to convince me to keep it. I could have killed her. Final got it removed and back I'm back to being a healthy 28yo."	1	July 28, 2016	14	133
31,936	Wellbutrin XL	depression	"I have been on generic wellbutrin XL 150mg for about a month and a half now. All I can say is that it is an interesting drug. I didn't want to really go on it because, while I have depression, it is not that bad. I was hoping to get on something to help my anxiety because that is way worse. Well the first 3 weeks I was on it were fine. I felt a little bit more energy and libido and no side effects. Then all of a sudden from week 3-4 I got extremely anxious, stressed, and angry. Everything made me angry. I can happily say that those side effects have passed and I now have none. These last 2 weeks have been great. Tons of energy and drive. Love cleaning now for some reason and I used to hate it."	8	December 2, 2015	63	143
205,526	Pristiq	depression	"I've been on Pristiq 50mg. I'm only 18 it felt like it made me worse at times, it didn't do too much. I'm now off it and waiting to start a new antidepressant."	1	February 10, 2013	23	33
171,128	Methylnaltrexone	constipation, drug induced	"I've been going on and off opiates for around 8 years since my chronic pain began. I would go off the medicines to get relief from the horrible constipation they caused. A few years ago I discovered that I was constipated even when I would go off the medicines, so I must have messed something up by using laxatives for so long. I tried the subcutaneous Relistor that I had been desperately waiting for for years, and unfortunately it didn't help."	1	April 11, 2010	18	81
186,937	Benzaclin	acne	"I specifically asked for this prescription from my dermatologist due to all of the high ratings. I am very glad I did. I have been on Clindamycin solution for about three years and it has stopped being effective and that is why I switched to Benzaclin. It was helped my breakouts a lot and my skin is mostly clear with an occasional break out or two that go away in a couple of days. However, it is extremely drying the first 2-3 weeks. My skin was so dry I could literally feel my skin rubbing off in the shower. Also, avoid your eyes and your eyebrows. The skin around your eyes is way too sensitive for this product. Also, it lightly bleached some of my eyebrows. Nothing too bad, but I notice it. Overall, I would give it a chance."	9	March 21, 2016	17	140
165,515	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had Mirena inserted 3.5 months ago. Your healthcare provider will inform you that the first 3-6 months after insertion can be rough, but I want to warn everyone who is considering getting Mirena that this is NOT a joke. If you enjoy bleeding for 2-3 weeks out of every month, then Mirena is the birth control for you. Since the insertion, I have not had more than one consecutive week without any kind of spotting or bleeding. I also want to add that Mirena was recommended to me because of severe cramps that the Pill did not alleviate, but my cramps with Mirena are worse. I sometimes get dizzy/lightheaded from them as well. Apparently this is all considered "normal" in the first 6 months and I am nearing my breaking point."	5	May 26, 2017	5	132
156,172	Cialis	erectile dysfunction	"I am a 46 and I have noticed a change in my erection for about three years. About three weeks ago I started losing my erection shortly after penetration during sex. My doctor said my prostate is slightly enlarged and I may have prostititis. He gave me samples of 10mg Cialis. I took one as soon as I got back to my car. Later that night, I had erections that were just as amazing as when I was 18. Sex with my wife was just like old times. If you have erectile dysfunction, don't be afraid to talk with your doctor. It's just a fact of life that happens on its own. Your erections will be stronger, longer lasting and even seem longer."	10	September 10, 2010	41	123
112,842	Bisacodyl	constipation	"I took one around 5pm and then at 2:30am I woke up to a burning sensation in my stomach. When I realized what was starting to happen and I almost had a panic attack because of all the reviews that I remembered. Seriously guys, what I went through was bad for a laxative it was like having the flu, but nowhere as bad as everyone claims it to be. For me it was only a couple hours and then I was able to sleep. Today my stomach feels a bit sensitive but I'm fine. And it worked really well too, I didn't have diarrhea just a really easy to pass BM. If it hurt that much for some I think it's because they're way too constipated which could mean intestinal impaction. DO NOT take laxatives if you think it is, it can end really badly."	9	December 31, 2016	11	145
224,603	Levothyroxine	hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal	"I have Grave's Disease and after treatment, my thyroid is hypoactive. My doctor put me on the Levothyroxine, but I struggle with constant fatigue and insomnia. I changed to Armour Thyroid a few months ago and noticed considerable improvements-- not only in my fatigue and energy levels, but in my mood. I struggle with depression while I'm on the levothyroxine, but I don't on the Armour Thyroid. Also, on the Armour Thyroid, my skin and hair were much healthier, my appetite and gastrointestinal system more regular, and what an incredible thing it was to actually sleep! I have had to go back to the Levothyroxine because of problems getting the Armour thyroid (it's on backorder). I have insomnia again and I'm always miserably tired."	5	November 30, 2009	15	124
90,100	Monovisc	osteoarthritis	"About 11 months ago I received the single dose Monovisc. It was painful to receive the shot and the pressure was great as it was injected. It took about 3 weeks for me to feel better. Before the shot I had a high level of constant pain from bone-on-bone on the outer edge of my knee. A pocket of fluid had formed on the outside for weeks and I had been waking up with knee pain during the night for quite some time. This greatly improved my knee pain. It didn't take me to 0 pain but definitely reduced it. About 5 weeks ago, I felt the pain creeping up, the fluid forming and began to wake up during the night on occasion. I called the doctor and scheduled the next one, which I'll get in a few days. Better than pain or surgery!"	9	November 8, 2016	10	144
117,715	Nortriptyline	migraine prevention	"I started taking nortriptyline to prevent my headaches and migraines. The first month it seemed to work pretty well and I didn't have any headaches. But I started feeling depressed (which I never am), extreme irritability and a low to no sex drive. I stopped taking the medicine after two months and gave myself a 3 month break. I just started taking them again and all the side effects came racing back! I would much rather have headaches than deal with the side effects. The depression feeling is so horrible."	2	May 24, 2012	23	90
60,009	NuvaRing	birth control	"Loved this method of birth control at first. Used it for about 9 months took it out for two weeks and slowly fell into a depression (never been depressed in life). I have put it back in and hopefully will go back to normal until I can find a way to slowly remove the hormones from my body with out going cold turkey. It was great not having to remember to take a pill everyday but the side effects just aren't worth it to me. "	6	November 22, 2014	19	86
95,739	Sertraline	social anxiety disorde	"Feel so good when it finally start working at day #15. Feel calm in public for the first time in my life. Only cons is not able to orgasm and increased sweating."	8	November 20, 2014	62	32
15,258	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I took Junel when I was 19 years old for birth control. The only downside to it was my decreased sex drive - which was kind of a big deal. Otherwise, I didn't experience any crazy symptoms, but my relationship ended so there was no reason to continue using."	7	March 28, 2017	4	49
167,782	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I was expecting the pain of insertion to be terrible, when in fact it felt like nothing more than a period cramp that lasted maybe about 5 seconds. I haven't had any additional cramps or bleeding either. Probably one of the best decisions I've made."	10	December 31, 2015	6	45
184,409	Hydroxyzine	anxiety	"My first review on here. Prescribed 25mg to be taken during an anxiety attack. Took it twice, once at night and once during a morning spell. It didn't do anything good but it didn't do anything bad either. From the rest of the reviews, it looks like it either works great or not at all. There doesn't seem to be much harm in trying."	1	February 13, 2014	53	64
232,178	Cymbalta	depression	"Cymbalta has been amazing for me. I started taking 60 mg a year ago for serve depression, I felt improvement in my mood after just 3 days, it took about 3 weeks to fully kick in. I felt amazing for the first time in about 10 years. After I began feeling better I was amazed to think about how long I had been depressed. Food tasted better, the sun shone brighter and I had tons of energy. I am still on cymbalta 60 mg a day and have noticed a drop in energy in the last couple of months so I am going to talk to my doctor but I have no depression and love this medicine it saved my life."	10	December 21, 2015	92	121
71,556	Vraylar	schizophrenia	"I have schizoaffective disorder bipolar type this medicine is a wonder drug it has helped with seeing things and voices. Its also helped with the negative symptoms of schizophrenia too. Now for my bipolar its helped stabalize my moods and i am nowhere near depressessed anymore.I have had no side effects at all as well my weight has been the same without diet and exercise too"	10	August 23, 2016	28	66
89,247	Celexa	anxiety and stress	"I have been on Celexa for almost 2 years & has completely changed my life for the better. I take 40mg once a day. I suffer from severe anxiety, & mild depression. Celexa is my happy pill. My savior. It's the best pill I have ever been on. I am anxiety & depression free all from Celexa. Never once had one side effect. I am full of energy all the time and am happy beyond happy. It took about a good 2 months for the medication to start doing its job. WELL WORTH THE WAIT. I thank my doctor all the time for introducing me to the wonder drug CELEXA. Give it some time to kick in & you'll thank me later. Lol good luck to all."	10	March 5, 2016	165	127
7,500	Xanax	16</span> users found this comment helpful.	"Never get started on this drug , I warn you ! Yes I give it a 10 but its something you should take every once in awhile never longer than 2-3 months at a time, I'm 100% dependent on these pills, have been for a decade and it started at a routine check up! The worst addiction I've ever seen. And I'm a recovering herion addict. That wasn't easy but a cake walk to ever getting off xanax. I'm on 1 mg 3x a day today, just like I was 10 years ago. If my Dr even mentions trying to stop giving me this medicine I freak out when I don't have xanax to feel "normal" iihave seizures, chronic pain, its horrible! However i have to have these pills, and pharmaceutical companies knew what they were doing . ever watch MTV. I swear every TV show mentions Xan"	10	June 18, 2016	16	148
39,021	Contrave	weight loss	"I am now on my 4th month of Contrave and have lost 40 lbs. I am averaging 9-10/lbs per month. I started at 185lb and I am down to 144lb. (5'5' female). I am beyond happy with this drug. My weight loss comes from an extreme loss of appetite. I have not really exercised. When I do eat, I get full very fast and my meals are about 1/2 the size. I've had minimal side effects, the worst being insomnia and clenching my teeth, which after 4 months has not gone away (but it is worth it). I did a review a month after I started (MojoT. 4/15/17) and can say my opinion has not changed. Every medication is different. What works for one might not work for another. This particular drug was perfect for me though. Only downfall-it has not helped me stop smoking."	9	July 22, 2017	26	145
153,782	Amoxicillin	urinary tract infection	"Only used this to cure my UTI so it wouldn't spread to a kidney infection. But the side effects are absolutely horrific! I can't deal with this much longer. I'm supposed to take 500mg/3x a day for 7 days but I'm cutting it short I'll do it for 5 days because it's day 3 and I already want to stop it. My side effects: •All day long nausea •Extreme constipation •Abdominal cramping/pain from the gas trapped and constipation •Diffuctly flactuating •NO appetite whatsoever, every food sounds disgusting and hard to eat •Anxiety and fear mixed with deep sadness •Fatigued and weak •Feeling like I'm slowly dying but trying to make it through each day, day by day •Dehabiliting - I hardly want to go out and do anything, need to sit out a lot."	1	November 23, 2016	28	134
79,358	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"I am on birth control but take it very sporadically so when I had sex about two months ago and the condom broke I went out right away and got plan b. My first period came and went normally but for my last one I only spotted for one day. Now I am freaking out and am due for my next period in a week and a half and I might end up getting a pregnancy test before then because I am really scared I might be pregnant and the side effects don't say anything about messing with your second period after taking the product."	2	October 28, 2015	3	105
182,027	Humalog KwikPen	diabetes, type 2	"My insurance company, Aetna, switched from the Novalog Flex Pen to the Humalog KwikPen and I've had nothing but problems ever since. The Novalog Pen worked very well and I never had any issues with it. Since switching to the Humalog Pen, I've had constant problems getting it to work properly. The part that gets pushed down often gets stuck and it becomes impossible to administer the insulin that I need to manage my Type 2 Diabetes. I don't understand why the insurance companies have to change from a perfectly good product to one that is substandard. I'm contacting Aetna to see if there is any way to switch back to the Novalog FlexPen."	2	January 24, 2016	5	114
13,236	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"Hi, I was tried to be put on Ritalin when I was 5 and it simply wasn’t gonna happen w my parents. So I continued school and still had c and d grades. I went to a Dr, did all these tests and said I have ADD/ADHD\ w anxiety disorder. Which was from all the MDMA abuse. So I am on 30 mg IR adderall (the ones with the 30 on em) only ones that don’t make my mouth dry and 2mg xanax 4 times a day. Let me say I wake up everyday excited to go to work. I used to be a hardcore tablet junkie and now since I take these two I don’t drink and I don’t do illegal drugs. These two rx’s We’re a match made in heaven. I take 2 green bars and 1 adderall in the morning and I’m flying at work in the IT/ software field. These two have saved my life. Best combo"	8	September 19, 2017	16	161
20,249	Macrobid	urinary tract infection	"This antibiotic is a God send! I am allergic to Penicillins and Sulfas. At first I tried Cipro, it didn't work. I had kidney stones for 8 months, I finally got my second lithotripsy in June for an 8x9mm stone and then my kidney got infected. This is my fourth day on Macrobid and I have had no serious side effects except 1 bout of diarrhea on day 1, which was welcomed compared to the nausea and pain from the infection. Macrobid actually got rid of my nausea!"	10	August 3, 2013	36	88
217,745	Strattera	adhd	"I was diagnosed with depression/ anxiety after I failed several add medications due to severe constipation. Recently, l learned about taking probiotics for constipation and tried Strattera again. Wow, what a difference. I am much more emotionally stable/focused than I have ever been. Anxiety disappeared. Depression is almost unnoticeable. I'm on Pristiq 50mg for depression/anxiety and two days ago, I upped my dose of Strattera to 60mg. I was at 40mg for 30 days and I was much more stable emotionally, better focused & functional. So far, at 60mg, I'm fully focused and no longer feeling slightly tired. Side effects wise, slow urination is almost gone. Sexual side effects are moderate and dry mouth is slight. Give it time to work!!!"	8	July 17, 2015	25	121
153,808	Amoxicillin	pneumonia	"I have bacterial pneumonia with 2 spots on my lungs after the flu. Not much nasal involvement. Bad headache, body ache, fever and chills. Deep dry cough. Started Levaguin by IV at the ER but within an hour I got hives on mouth and neck and slightly itchy all over, then 3 bouts of projectile vomiting. Then tried Clavimycin but developed hives after 2 days. Both meds helped me feel better and headache & fever went away. Now on amoxicillin-clav 875, twice a day. Symptoms are very slowly improving. Only a bit of loose stool. Probiotics and bland diet help."	8	December 11, 2015	8	100

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Vyvanse

adhd

"This medicine has changed my life. I am a 43 year old female, diagnosed as an adult with ADHD. I always knew I was meant for more than what I seemed capable of achieving - although I would by no means consider myself an underachiever. The statement "you don't know what you don't know" rings so true for me. Immediately upon starting this prescription my world changed. I was able to fully complete tasks, stay on schedule, CONCENTRATE, and prioritize...the list goes on and on. I wish I had a "before and after" photo of my home. The clutter, disorganization, and chaos is gone. My house very much symbolizes my brain. I feel like my mind has been freed from the "fog", and I am able to accomplish so much more now with much less stress."

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138,256

Orthovisc

osteoarthritis

"Finally after years of pain, inflammation and not being able to bend my knee...my Dr. Suggested Orthovisc. He explained to me what is was, what it's for, what to expect and without a doubt I said yes! After being so miserable for so long I figured I had nothing to lose. After the first injection I had relief, finally! It was tender for the first day, after that..it was fine. I completed the 3 week regimen and I'm so glad I went for it! My knee feels great!!! I'm going for the other one starting next week. Thank you Orthovisc and Thank you to my Dr. No pain, I can bed and walk pain free!"

9

January 25, 2017

40

115

157,913

Accutane

acne

"Took Accutane for almost a year. My dermatologist made me complete the course to make sure that my acne does not come back. During the entire period, I had dry eyes, dry skin, dry hair. I had to lotion, condition and use eye drops lip balm very frequently. However, my acne cleared big time. I still occasionally get smaller pimples but not the big ones that I used to have on my back or on my face. Not recommended for sportsmen. I had to double my application of sunblock because I am frequently under the sun and while consuming Accutane it is not recommended for you to be under the sun for too long a time."

7

August 29, 2010

12

116

179,966

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

acne

"I've been using Epiduo for two months now and it doesn't help at all. It burns my skin and dries it out so bad! It gets flakey, red, and very irritated. It feels like a horrible sun burn and it looks like you take horrible care of your skin. It stings to put anything on it, even water. It DOES do it's job though, dries out the acne. BUT I still see the redness, or dark browness of the acne. It's so annoying, ugh."

5

June 20, 2014

4

84

15,470

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I started talking Lolo in June after my son was born and have been on it for nearly 6 months. I originally received a 3 month trial package from my OBGYN which from reading the reviews seems like the pharmacy company gave out a load of this Bc everywhere.. My side effects include..... my sex drive is nearly completely gone and seeing as I'm in my prime and normally have an above high sex drive, random 1 day spotting, moodiness, cramping on stomach and back, headaches, Major bloating feels like I'm always about to get my period, sleeplessness and I've been unable to loss baby weight since I've been taking this birth control. I've given this an honest go but I don't feel this Bc is for me.."

1

December 15, 2016

4

128

115,700

Secukinumab

ankylosing spondylitis

"I finished the loading dose with no improvement. My Dr upped me to 300 mg. I'm on month 4, I'm very fatigued and still in pain so I'm not impressed with it. I'm also experiencing mouth sores."

2

November 7, 2016

12

37

152,249

Ciprofloxacin

kidney infections

"I had to go to the ER cuz it was so bad. They gave me cipro and I feel way worse then when I went to emergency. I've Been taking it two days now and the pain on my right side feels like it's on fire. I can't stand up for longer than a few minutes and I've been throwing up every couple of hours. Antibiotics are supposed to make you better not worse"

1

December 7, 2015

12

74

82,687

Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate

urinary tract infection

"This drug made me feel worse . It intensified my bladder spasm and gave me extreme rectum pain . My insides feel like they are being sucked in. Don't think that because it's more expensive that it's better . It's crap . Better to take nothing . And I only took one pill . Never again ."

1

May 5, 2016

10

57

121,274

Venlafaxine

anxiety

"I started taking velaflaxine (Effexor) about 2 1/2 weeks ago I started on half of a 75 mg pill and now have moved up to a full pill. At first you experience some side effects like loss of appetite, fast heart beat, hot flashes and a little numbness down below. But everyone is different and everyone reacts differently. After almost three weeks of taking it I already feel relief. My anxiety is getting better and better, and I sleep so much better at night cause I can actually relax for once! I'm looking forward to seeing how much better I feel after two months of taking it. If you are willing to pressure through the rough side effects then the benefits are so worth it!"

9

July 19, 2016

54

125

61,922

Citalopram

depression

"I suffer from PTSD and severe chronic depression. I have been on multiple medications, taking 10-12 pills a day. My doctor recommending celexa for depression as well as my anxiety, and guess what. I am now on 4 pills a day celexa for depression, klonopin for my anxiety attacks, ambien to help me sleep, and prazosin to keep my nightmares at bay. Celexa works for me amazingly, it has calmed me down some and I used to just burst out in tears at the simplest things because they reminded me of my past. Not anymore. Although I have it a 9 and not a 10 because the first couple weeks are rough. I was very VERY lethargic and sleepy and I was still having mood swings which got a little worse. I stuck with it and it changed me."

9

July 29, 2015

55

139

91,243

Botox

overactive bladde

"I had Botox for overactive bladder six weeks ago and it's been nothing more than a nightmare for me. My main issues were frequency and bladder spasms and the Botox has only worsened these issues. I initially experienced a great deal of bleeding with large clots for 12 hours which I was unaware could occur - only slight spotting had been mentioned. Within a week I could no longer urinate and a Foley catheter was inserted. Six weeks on, my bladder remains seized and despite a number of attempts to remove the catheter, my bladder hasn't improved. I have had two uti's and been admitted to the emergency dept for severe bladder trauma, urine retention and uti. I have suffered extreme anxiety as a result of all of this. It's not for everyone!"

1

July 23, 2016

52

133

86,106

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"This was my first colonoscopy so I have no other prep to base it on but after reading several reviews and getting tips from my friends ..here is my report.My test was Tuesday am. I ate very lightly Sat and Sun,low fiber,easily digested foods. Monday, I drank gatorade and broth and ate jello. I started the prep at 6 pm (due to work) I put it in the fridge so it was very cold and also added very cold water as suggested. I used a straw to drink it. The taste is pretty bad but with the straw it went quickly.Within 30 minutes it started working. Around 915 pm it finally stopped. I used baby wipes and vaseline as suggested by another reviewer and it really helped. The am prep wasn't as bad- was only able to do 1/2. The test is a breeze.Good Luck"

8

July 21, 2015

14

145

42,604

Concerta

adhd

"I am taking 54mg for inattentive ADD its only been a month of taking Concerta without breaks, but I feel I have the general feeling down. I can focus with minimal distraction. After 3 weeks I am feeling the loss of appetite, lost 6lbs in one week and there is only a period of about 5 hours I can feel it work, during that time I love the motivation I get and am more social. All in all it does what it's supposed to but for only around 5-6 hours, after the working period I am easily aggravated and my ADD is worse than ever. My anxiety was high at first but after a month I feel like it is less of a problem for me. "

7

January 27, 2012

19

127

84,210

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I've been on Sprintec since September of 2016. So far, I have not gained any weight at all. My acne has also greatly improved. The only side effects that really bother me are the occasional extreme breast tenderness and the acid reflux. My breasts grew one cup size which I actually don't mind. I was diagnosed with depression about 6 years ago, but this pill has not made it any worse. My period always starts on a Sunday and ends on a Wednesday, so I never have any surprises. I also don't have as many cramps as I used to."

7

March 1, 2017

4

100

131,393

Generess Fe

birth control

"After being on four different types of birth control pills in 3 1/2 yrs and having HORRIBLE side effects ranging from acne, hair falling out, spotting for months, to anxiety, to stroke-like sypmtoms and going to the ER, my OBGYN suggested Generess FE. I LOVE this pill! No side effects at all, other than my breasts have gone from a 34C to a very full 34D! No weight gain (other than in my chest), nausea, headaches, no "foggy" feeling at all. These pills are easy to take, pleasant tasting, and the light, 2-3 day periods are an awesome bonus! I am so happy to have found a birth control pill that works for me and doesn't have nasty side effects. I highly recommend this form of birth control!"

10

September 4, 2014

20

128

97,508

Voltaren Gel

pain

"My grandmother had Voltaren gel for her, but when my knee wouldn't bend and I began to have pain, she let me use her gel. So far, I've placed it on my right knee and the pain was almost gone. I've placed the gel on again and the pain is disappearing. I'm 19 and there is no way I should be having joint pain...the gel works great."

10

January 14, 2013

66

67

75,094

Estradiol / norethindrone

postmenopausal symptoms

"I've been on this patch for a short period of time, however, I can say it works fast !!! On the 2nd day using this product, my flashes and night sweats were less severe ! I did experience nervousness on the 1st day, it lasted just a few hours hours then went away. So far, so good."

8

October 25, 2013

18

57

6,868

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

hyperhidrosis

"Excessive Sweat effect us all differently, but thing that stays the same is that everyone with hyperhidrosis usually hates physical activities, social situations, anxiety, and any type of heat that makes us sweat more. Perspiration pretty much controls our lives and forces us to seek other means of hyperhidrosis treatments like the surgery, natural treatments, or a antiperspirant. The problem is that there is so many products and treatments for excessive sweating that its hard to figured out the right one for me. I liked Certain Dri because it gives me many types of products to choose from. It also give me 72 hours of protection with only one application. Make sure that you start with the lowest percentage of aluminium and move up from there"

10

January 26, 2017

0

126

4,251

Belviq

weight loss

"I used belviq a two years ago for about 4 months, and I lost 25 pounds. I weighed 185 when I started on the pill. My weight dropped to 160 in less than 4 moths. I'm 60 and 5'4". At first I experienced slight dizziness and felt sluggish and sleepy. After taking vitamins (B12, calcium, multi vitamins), it went away. I stopped taking it after I reached my goal. However, I started to gain the weight back after 2 years to 192 lbs. A whopping 32 pounds gain! I got back on belviq on October 6. After 3.5 weeks, I lost 14 lbs.with no exercise. I got the same side effects but they all went away after the first week. I plan to do a little bit of walking and light exercise just to speed up the weight loss get used to the routine after I'm off the pill."

10

October 25, 2017

9

149

97,504

Voltaren Gel

pain

"I have peripheral nerve damage that caused drop foot and horrible neuropathy. For years I have suffered tingling and burning pain on my left ankle and foot, and the back of my thigh felt badly sunburned. I have seen many doctors including a pain management doctor who prescribed narcotic pain medication. None of these meds took away the burning nerve pain in my foot and the side effects interfered with my ability to concentrate at work. My family doctor prescribed Lyrica and it helped a lot, but I still had constant pain. She prescribed Voltaren gel for me to try and the results are nothing short of a miracle. After only two doses my foot felt better than it ever has since my injury in 1997. The awful constant burning sensation is gone!"

10

July 25, 2013

129

133

177,531

Duloxetine

major depressive disorde

"This drug is the devil. It destroyed my life. It took everything that made me who I am away from me & locked it in a little box. I didn't notice my personality changing, I didn't notice how heavily I'd started to drink because it was creating more symptoms than it was treating. My partner, also on Cymbalta for slightly longer than I (probably still on it) also changed... He went from kind & considerate to selfish & cold. He avoided conflict at all costs when I met him, when we parted ways he would happily start arguments. Yes, Cymbalta helped me for about 2 months, but from there it was all side effects (apart from the aforementioned) of uncontrollable sweating & mood swings on top of the depression & anxiety it was supposed to be treating"

1

January 1, 2016

14

137

71,323

Butisol Sodium

sedation

"I was prescribed this medication for treatment-resistant insomnia, but I've found that it actually works best for relieving anxiety and promoting general relaxation. I have social anxiety especially. I took one before a wedding, and it really helped me be able to interact with others (rather than sit in a corner alone). In terms of the insomnia, Butisol knocks me out a couple of hours earlier than other medications I've tried. Also, experiencing no hangover or side effects the day after is a huge bonus"

9

August 14, 2017

2

85

131,932

Effexor XR

depression

"I have been on Effexor XR for years. I have been on several other SSRIs through the years that eventually stopped working. Effexor has been the most successful in the long term. I take 150mg of the XR and 37.5 three times a day of the regular Effexor. The regular was recently added as my depression has worsened due to additional stress at work. I have not had any major side effects, even on this high of a dose. I do agree that withdrawal is serious. If I miss a dose, I have a buzzing feeling, crying and increase in depression almost immediately. This is one medication that I do not go without--ever. I am a bit worried about ever going off of it for these reasons. I believe that this can be done safely with the help of a physician."

10

March 24, 2012

28

141

126,446

Carvedilol

heart failure

"Coreg worked fine for me at 12.5 mg twice a day. However, as a former smoker, when my physician increased the dosage to 25mg 2x a day, I had trouble breathing, walking, and my feet swelled up. Coreg should be kept at a minimal dose if the patient has an underlying lung problem. My physician had to stop the drug completely."

7

September 6, 2009

85

61

159,429

Januvia

diabetes, type 2

"Am taking Metformin and Glipizide. That was not getting the numbers under 7 so Doctor added Actos. I gained 20 lbs in 3.5 months. Doctor has switched me to Januvia instead of Actos. Only second week but side effects have been minimal (some sleep issues). The big thing is no longer feeling hungry all the time. We'll see how the numbers turn out in 2 months."

6

August 8, 2009

56

66

166,239

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I got Liletta inserted on January 10th at 2pm. The pain from the scale of 1-10, was a 9.7. I never had kids, no abortions. I swore out loud when I had this inserted. It wasn't a pain I ever felt before and that's having 3 tattoos and piercings as well as wisdom teeth surgery, and a cyst removal on my shoulder. This was PAIN. The serious pain though lasted I would say 2-3min. After was serious cramping like I've never had before. The next 2-3 days was spotting brown and weird colors, I don't know. The cramping was INTENSE. I don't normally have bad cramps on my period, but holy cow these cramps had me on the floor, on the couch, on the bed curled up in a ball... It's the 16th of January and I feel SO much better! No cramps or bloating! :)"

8

January 16, 2017

7

146

87,508

Naproxen

muscle pain

"I have a torn shoulder tendon (rotator cuff injury) which has been causing me agonising pain 24/7 for 6 months. Ibuprofen wasn't working so I was given Naproxen. It takes quite a while to get to work (up to an hour to kick in) but once it works the relief is amazing. Only thing is, once it wears off (about 4-6 hours), the pain returns big time, and you're not supposed to use more than 2 tablets a day. Also, it made me ravenously hungry at the start (not so much now) so I've added a couple of Kg in weight. When it doesn't work well I take some Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) as well. Doesn't do anything for my headaches though and may even cause them."

7

January 20, 2016

13

125

28,630

Lexapro

bipolar disorde

"I took Lexapro for 3 months at 10mg to treat bipolar disorder type I. I noticed a slight change in my mood, but not significant. I discontinued this medication due to nausea and trouble achieving orgasm."

3

May 14, 2011

20

36

37,908

Reclipsen

birth control

"Worsens depression, fatigue, increased appetite, weight gain, bloating, constant mild fever, headaches, unstable mood swings, decrease in sex drive overall but spikes in demand for sex at certain times (unstable). It did work as a birth control and did not worsen or help with my slight acne. I was on Bupropion 300mg for a few months before I started Reclipsen. It countered the positive effects of Bupropion; increased energy, decreased appetite."

2

November 3, 2013

10

71

191,366

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"I have to give Vyvanse a solid 10. I asked my Dr to switch me from Adderall instant release 20mg 2x a day to Vyvanse and in my honest opinion this was the best decision I made. Vyvanse helps me focus, more motivation, feels more subtle which I absolutely love. Adderall for some reason made me feel like a different person, but with vyvanse I feel like myself still which is great. It is really long lasting, I don't know or understand how people say it only last for a few hours when in my experience it last a good 12-13 hrs. In fact I heard people say it loses potency after 4 hours or so but in my experience I think it actually increases. But this is just my experience, and maybe metabolism aswell but anyway I hope this is helpful for others."

10

January 16, 2017

36

144

77,347

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"After 5 full days on Belviq I can assure you this is going to be a wildly successful product. It has made sticking to a diet of reduced portions and healthier foods EASY. I can now eat half what I used to and feel completely full. It has eliminated my compulsion to snack when watching tv or a movie and the results are already noticeable. I started Belviq weighing 227 and as of this morning I was at 222 (after only 5 days). I'm not starving myself, just eating the amount I should have been eating for the last decade. The only side effects I have noticed thus far is being able to fall asleep faster and having a more upbeat and positive attitude in general."

10

June 19, 2013

160

126

40,061

Contrave

obesity

"I started taking Contrave about a month and a half ago and I am down about 7 lbs. I did not notice much weight loss in the first month because I was actually taking the medication as prescribed. I am 5'6 about 154lbs. I only want to drop about 20lbs for my wedding and I was told this is not habit forming. I exercise and I am on a low cal diet. This medication does not curb my appetite but it does curb my intake which I LOVE. I don't want to stop eating all together and gain all the weight back as soon as I stop taking it. This medication still lets me eat but not as much. I am on the second month and I notice I am losing about 3lbs a week which is a healthy way to lose weight. Every now and then I will get a headache but overall...GREAT!!"

10

May 26, 2015

36

154

186,092

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I take prestiq for anxiety (first) & depression. I don't know what the true definition of "normal" is but, this is the closest I've felt to it in quite some time. My most recent attempt of feeling "normal" was with 8 years/ lexapro. My concentration level was on point & my anxiety level was low but, the zombie like feel, the lack of sex drive & weight gain eventually drove me to find an alternative. After several failed attempts with various other options, I can say that prestiq has proven to disprove most, if not all, of my concerns. Yes, I still get fiery mad at times (with good reason) but, it's controllable. Yes, I still get sad/anxious but, there are tangible reasons & I am now able to pull myself out a lot sooner."

10

June 15, 2015

78

135

177,554

Duloxetine

ibromyalgia

"I took one dose of 30 mg for bad ongoing fibromyalgia pain. It kept me awake and I felt nauseous most of the day BUT It took most of my pain away! It was miraculous really. I debated continuing because who wants to trade those side affects for pain and I hate taking drugs. I decided to see how long this no-pain would last without taking another pill and it's been almost a week and I'm still good. I decided to try the oil CBD's (I live in Colorado) at night and so far, all is excellent. I'm hoping it continues. I think taking one triggered the pain mechanism to stop and am so glad NOT to have to take that horrible drug."

8

November 29, 2015

5

123

69,930

Levsin

irritable bowel syndrome

"I've had Irritable Bowel Syndrome for 11 years, and for almost the entire time, this was the medication I was on. It worked great at first, but then I started having to take double doses (which at least helped with nighttime problems, as it made me extremely drowsy). Eventually, it had no effect on my pain whatsoever, and I only experienced the side effects. I've switched to Librax, which has given me limited results. This medication was a life-saver for years with very fast results, but I guess it just stopped working for me."

6

January 24, 2014

36

94

180,927

Dienogest / estradiol

birth control

"I have been using this pill since September. It is my first time using birth control pills. I am 30 with a beautiful son and my husband does not want any more kids. I spot most of the month. In October, I spotted the first week and a half. Then I began spotting again the last week. This is too much. I did not like being on my period before the pill and it was regular then. I have also had a break out in my face. I did not have acne this bad when I was a teenager. I am not sure if this pill is for me. If things do not change this month I will have to find another pill to try."

5

November 7, 2010

17

125

154,733

Metronidazole

bacterial vaginitis

"Lord where should I begin with this Medication...was told to take 2 pills for 7 days I am on day 7 and I am so happy it is almost over! Since day 1 I have had major side effects...the tiredness is the worst I literally laid in bed for 2 days no motivation to even move and that is not like me. Day 3 I started noticing a bad taste in my mouth and really dark urine. The pill definitely works it is the side effects that are horrible. Side effects: cramping headache tiredness metal taste in my mouth I experienced some confusion and extreme stomachache and dry mouth constantly....take with caution please."

8

June 6, 2017

10

113

111,381

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir

hepatitis c

"I went off this at 14 days but was ready at day 5. I had heart palpitations high b/p 188/118 and emotional swings that were very frightening. I would jump from rage to deep dark depression. Light sensitive, total basket case. I was so revved up I felt like I was on a bad steroid. Really ready for a stroke or heart attack. My attention span was 0, short term memory 1. Awful stuff doc was not validating my sides, made up every excuse in the book that made me feel worse to keep me on med...Comments like maybe you are bi polar, really at 63 I think I would know. Idiots and that's a doc I used to really trust and respected. Would like to cure the virus I had over 40 yrs but at what expense? Torture. and now my liver hurts never did before."

1

March 21, 2016

32

147

206,823

Duac

acne

"I get quite a few red spots only in my t zone, along with loads of little red bumps on my forehead. I've been using duac cream for about 5 days now and I have seen quite a good improvement, especially on my forehead. However, my skin is bright red and flaky that it almost looks worse. I don't have as many spots at all, but my whole face is red and constantly burning to the point where I cry. Yes it is good for spots, but for me it's not worth it."

5

May 12, 2016

1

93

96,363

Sertraline

social anxiety disorde

"I have been on Lexapro, Remeron, Citalopram, and now I am on Zoloft and Xanax for my anxiety and depression. I have been taking Zoloft for 3 days, and I am taking half of my 50mg dose for a week as the doctor said. The first day I took it I felt a sense that I was on top of the world, I didn't have any problems talking to people as I used to. I'm not sure if this was placebo, or if this drug is actually working. None of the other pills had worked for me. So far I have not experienced any changes in libido, but I have noticed my palms get clammy more than they used to. I am going to stick with this one for awhile."

9

April 2, 2010

42

130

7,436

Xanax

panic disorde

"Life saver for me. BUT only because I take it when I truly need it. I suffer from day to day anxiety but I do not take it for that. I try to get rid of anxiety other natural ways. But I do suffer from severe panic attacks, especially night time. So I only take it when I am having an attack. I am on the lowest dose possible ( .25 ) and I can get away with taking even just half of that sometimes. It takes the edge off very fast and I feel so much better shortly after. Take it on average 1-2 times a month, sometime less, rarely more. Extremely addictive med so I urge you to stay away from it for daily use or if you have an addictive personality."

8

October 12, 2017

6

134

6,073

Minastrin 24 Fe

birth control

"On a sample from Doctor. Day one: took pill at 1pm. nausea within within 4-5 hours. Weird temple headaches off and on. Day 2) irritable mood upon waking up. Experienced unusual muscle weakness at gym at 5:30 pm - came home, ate. Slightly nauseas. Day 3). Iritable and nauseas with temple headaches. Day 4). Woke up. Not as irritable but had sharp pains in my eyes while wearing contacts. After taking pill at 1 pm, became very sick around 6 pm. Bloated stomach pain bus able to the eye and very nauseas. Weird pain in my jaw followed by extreme nausea. When I vomited slightly, I forced myself to vomit more when the nausea became too uncomfortable. nauseas half the he night until I finally fell asleep."

1

October 15, 2015

2

127

159,897

Bactrim

urinary tract infection

"I used this medication a few times to treat a urinary tract infections and two times I experienced severe allergic reactions where I had hives on my tongue, neck and face, and they left scars. Be careful."

1

December 16, 2011

28

37

138,775

Phentermine

weight loss

"I am a 42 yr old woman. I started taking phentermine on 4/26/2011. I take a whole pill. I have not noticed any side effects other than last night I could not sleep, but I have problems sleeping anyway. Before I started taking this pill I exercise on the treadmill or bike for 30 mins a day or every other day. I eat healthy food. I never drink soda, I have always drank plenty of water. I am still hungry while taking this. I have only taken this for two days as of today. I will give this pill at least two weeks. I am currently weighing in at 183lbs my goal weight is 145. I will write another review in about two weeks. Lets see what happens. "

7

April 28, 2011

0

129

29,072

Topiramate

obesity

"I weighed 230 pounds and felt like a cow.. I started off on 25 mg 1x a day and noticed no change. So asked doc to change me to 100 mg twice a day. I just take the 200mg at once. That's when I finally noticed a change. I've lost 45 pounds in 6 months! I'm continuing to lose and my goal weight is 160 since I'm tall so only 25 more pounds to go. I noticed at first pop tasted different but now it tastes fine. I used to love beer but now I don't want it..which is fine since it's so fattening lol. I only eat once or twice a day and the carb cravings are gone. I don't exercise much at all. I have no side effects at all. I'm so glad I found this medication it really has been a miracle. :)"

10

April 18, 2017

88

146

146,118

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"Taking 8mg Suboxone a day...a Life saver! Negatives for me are constipation and ridiculous amount of saliva build up in my mouth 5 to 10 mins after I place under tongue."

9

April 27, 2013

24

31

108,087

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"I was so upset to hear that my insurance no longer covered ortho era. I absolutely loved that patch! I never had any side effects and it even decreased my appetite to where I lost a decent amount of weight over the year I was on it. Unfortunately, I'm about to start my 3rd patch of this one and have had terrible experience with it so far. I love the ease of only having to change it once a week but the symptoms so far aren't worth it. I have bloating, constipation, headaches, tiredness, tender breasts, terrible mood swings/depression, acne, and I'm constantly craving sweets! I've been eating like a total hog. I plan on sticking with it, hoping that the symptoms will subside. I will update after a few months of taking it if my symptoms get any better."

5

September 23, 2015

3

140

155,789

Cialis

erectile dysfunction

"I'm 56 and have lost the lead in my pencil. I had not had relations with my wife of 30 years for about 2 years. This affliction was combined with Premature ejaculation, which my wife has always hated. I finally got some Cialis (20mg) and Poxet (30mg). Have tried them both and the results were incredible. We are both very happy. MP"

10

August 16, 2017

15

62

76,347

Liraglutide

weight loss

"I'm a doctor, prescribed this for myself a week ago. In a week I've lost 3kg! Mild nausea at first so started only taking it at night before bed. I have no food cravings, I don't think about food all the time and don't feel compelled to snack or even eat at mealtimes. I have a mentally exhausting job so eat healthy snacks when I think my body needs it to stay on top of my game. Love this drug, I genuinely don't understand (other than price) why it isn't more widely used."

10

November 1, 2017

15

93

214,402

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"This was my third yeast infection this year. The first time I took monistat but it was the 3 day. This time I decided I wanted to heal faster. After taking it, two hours later it was way worse, but I waited to see if it'll get better. It did feel a lot better the next morning. So if you can handle the burning and itching for a couple hours. I would recommend this. If not then I would just recommend the 7 day or 3 day"

9

September 27, 2015

3

87

45,975

Fluoxetine

depression

"Female, 27 y.o., 20mg, also taking Bupropion. It really helped to "lift the fog" of my depression. My boyfriend noticed my mood lift within a couple days. It all but killed my appetite and I lost a lot of weight quickly; 17 lbs within a few weeks, 1-2 pounds a day. My appetite gradually returned and my weight plateaued. I experienced a different side effect every day during the 1st week. Numb; dizzy; nauseous; migraines. I quit imbibing because it only made me sleepy with a headache. That may have contributed to weight-loss and eventual regain as my alcohol tolerance returned to some degree. I still get the headaches, though less frequently, and I'll take a headache over crippling anxiety and depression any old day."

8

January 25, 2014

66

125

90,852

Roxicodone

chronic pain

"I've had 10 surgeries on both of my legs. I just started going to a doctor this month and they gave me roxys. They work more than any other medicine out there. I'm so happy I can now take my son for a walk and do things that I couldn't before. I want to thank my doc for taking my pain away."

10

October 23, 2012

85

62

161,289

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

birth control

"I've been taking Tricyclen since I was 15 (I'm 18 now) solely for my heavy period. At first I was taking the 28, and it wasn't a high enough dosage (no idea how it works there) and I switched to 21. The heaviness stopped immediately. I never had any side effects, which was a plus. The only thing I have to say as a con is migraines. It just started recently, probably the last 6 months. Other than that, the medication is working! I recommend to anyone who wants to get rid of acne as well. I also used it for acne, and it disappeared within the month."

9

April 7, 2017

5

108

184,453

Hydroxyzine

sedation

"I took a 100mg and was "sedated" for half the day. I couldn't function but I felt great. Really helped with anxiety and I could breathe a lot better as well."

10

May 25, 2011

35

31

106,906

Implanon

birth control

"I had severe mood swings while on this medication. My periods were heavy, irregular, my cramps were painful it was truly an awful experience. I had it in for the full three years, and although it did its job of preventing pregnancy, since I've been off it for three months I have never felt better. I lost the 20 pounds I gained on this medicine."

4

April 12, 2014

5

65

25,155

Diovan

high blood pressure

"Been on diovan for at least three years, suffering many side effects: muscle pain, sudden hairloss and thinning, as well as intermittent tingling on the back of my head. I have also had weight gain, problems with blood sugar and loss of erections. I still have sexual desire but my erections aren't adequate. I have pain in my stomach which is increasing with time, sometimes kind of burning like an ulcer and coldness in my feet. I have also started developing small lumps of fat under my skin and marks on my skin resembling age spots but are not. The pills are not having as good an effect on my blood pressure anymore. It went way up. I just don't know what medicine to switch to."

7

December 31, 2016

38

126

77,534

Cephalexin

bladder infection

"Cephalexin is the only anti biotic that clears UTI'S for me. The GP's always tell me to try others but inevitably just prolong my infection until I finally get cephalexin. No noticeable side effects for me and always do the job. I literally cry with relief when I get these as I know within 24hrs I can get on with my life!"

10

November 7, 2016

42

62

123,619

Skyla

birth control

"I've had skyla in for about a year now, and it is by far my favorite form of birth control. Some background info, I'm 19 and have never had kids. Other birth controls affected my mood greatly, and Skyla has not affected my mood in the slightest. I also did not experience any weight gain. The only downside is my period is longer than it was before (10 days, but not heavy) and I experience cramping, but nothing midol can't fix. I can't even remember the pain from the insertion process now (which I got while not on my period), but that slight discomfort for a couple days it worth it for the next 3 years of birth control."

8

May 30, 2017

3

119

10,866

Mononessa

birth control

"My period would come and a week later it would happen again for two weeks. I have been on Mononessa for a week and my period is finally under control after years of misery."

10

December 2, 2013

11

34

74,947

Nitrofurantoin

urinary tract infection

"I have a body prone to getting urinary tract infections so i was prescribed nitrofurantoin as a preventative. I take the medicine after intercourse and I haven't had a UTI in over a year and a half. Before, I had one at least every three weeks. I have never experienced any negative side effects. I have taken at least 200 pills since I first started it, however, I never take it with an actual meal. Just crackers and a lot of water. I hope this helps!!"

9

November 6, 2013

14

86

69,179

Celebrex

osteoarthritis

"I need a new knee and get Synvisc shots every 6 months. Not so much pain, but often uncomfortable and the knee is very useless after about 4 months. Found Celebrex and took it. As package said, it took a couple of weeks to do much, but then woke up pain free one morning. Amazing. I have a very stressful job though and seem to have developed a heart condition. Did Celebrex contribute? I do not know, but have discontinued its use."

9

September 26, 2011

42

82

3,448

Nitrofurantoin

bladder infection

"I took this medicine for a bladder infection and took it for the full five days prescribed. The first day I felt immediate relief and reduced discomfort of about 50%. However with each day that followed my relief did not increase and within 12 hours of completing perscription my symptoms were back by 90%. So either the dose wasn't strong enough (100mg) or the prescription wasn't long enough. No way of knowing if either or both of these conditions were changed I would have experienced more success with this particular antibiotic."

3

October 24, 2015

21

91

14,858

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been taking this pill for five months. I wanted a contraceptive pill which would control my acne and which would have a lower dosage of hormones as well (I was taking Yaz before). I happen to be very sensitive to hormones. With this pill though, I got cystic acne on my forehead, on my temples, on my cheeks, on my chin and on my neck. I have an acne-prone skin but I have never had such bad acne than since I started this pill ! Also, my mood swings are a rollercoaster and I can feel sad and cry for no reason in the middle of the day and feel happy again right after that. I am done with this pill and am going to find another birth control solution."

1

September 28, 2017

6

131

55,417

Belviq

weight loss

"I have been on Belviq for 2 months now. So far, I've lost 17 pounds. I started at 240. I am in my late 30's and have struggled with being overweight since I started working in the corporate world. I've noticed that I don't have the late night cravings that I used to have and I feel full after dinner up until the next morning. I used have the need to snack before bed, but that has gone away since I've been on Belivq. No side effects expect a dry mouth the first week or so. I also used to drink a six pack of beer on the weekends but I've noticed that I don't feel the urge to binge drink anymore.... and I feel great!"

10

November 12, 2013

73

126

188,697

ParaGard

birth control

"I have had my Paragard for three months now and I LOVE it. I was terrified to get this put in as I had never been on birth control before and after reading all of the reviews about the insertion process, I was practically shaking in the obgyn office. Not one bit of it was painful for me. It just felt a little funny, but when he inserted it there was a tiny baby cramp that went away almost instantly. For the record, I have not had any kids, I am tall and thin, and have 3 day medium flow periods which haven't changed since getting on this, and only had spotting the first month. I had bad cramps once when I wasn't wearing proper shoes at a job where I walk on hard brick all day, but they went away with 2 motin."

10

December 27, 2015

8

144

15,806

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been on this pill for about 9 months now. I have notices signs of exhaustion, it has actually gotten worse and I am noticing it as I am driving, not good!! I have also experienced extreme bloating. My hormones are off the chart!! One minute I will be laughing, then crying, then randomly screaming at getting upset over literally nothing!!!! I just thought maybe something was wrong with me, but I called my doctor and asked when I started the pill, and it was in January, about a month before all these symptoms started and I did not think any thing of it until a few weeks ago when everyone from my bf to my employer told me I was not myself anymore. I am getting off this pill immediately and don't recommend it."

2

August 9, 2016

4

136

170,096

Quetiapine

depression

"I was on this medication for around 3 years at different doses, anywhere from 50 mgs to 600 mgs. It was a very good medicine and helped a lot with my anxiety and depression and really calmed me down and was very helpful, but the weight gain was a killer. I would try to go off over and over and would have to keep going back to it because I would be in such bad shape without it. I had a love/hate relationship with it. I became pre-diabetic while on it. I finally was able to go off and stay off at one point. It's a great drug, but the side effects are horrible as far as weight gain."

8

May 20, 2017

10

119

226,016

Bupropion

depression

"It has helped me a lot with my depression and anger problems. For the first time in 9 years I don't wake up mad at the world, with homicidal thoughts. The side effects that I experienced are dizziness when I stand up too fast, and my loss of appetite (not a bad thing). I was over weight anyway. I've only been on it for 2 weeks, and have lost 13 pounds but it makes me feel so much better about myself."

10

May 3, 2009

208

81

85,155

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I'm uninsured, so I had to switch from a pill brand that I know works for me (Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo) to an affordable generic one. My doctor put me on this to treat constant bleeding and, well, they aren't working. I'm still bleeding just the same as when I wasn't taking anything. Also, since I started on Sprintec, I've been feeling a bit of nausea. It's not horrible and I'm not vomiting, but it just plain does not work for me to stop abnormal uterine bleeding."

2

November 8, 2015

4

87

202,992

Gildess Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"After two weeks I couldn't take it. My nerves felt so thin every little normal everyday snafu became an emotional overload. I was angry in a flash at at work, and also on the road while driving, making me realize how unsafe and untenable my life had seemed to become. I would also randomly feel like crying at work which only created extra stress to try to keep calm. After a couple different sick days where I tried to relax and integrate the medicine, I realized with intuition it just wasn't all in my head. So I stopped and felt more normal soon after. I was also bloated and nauseous while taking it. My advice is try it if you want but if you start having emotional problems don't wait around trying to adjust or assume it's all in your head."

1

February 5, 2016

10

141

59,227

Roxicet

pain

"As a long time chronic pain sufferer who has tried every preventative drug possible. This medication, whether in the form mentioned here or without the tylenol gives by far THE best, and most all purpose relief - with no side effects at all. It's a pity the press has made many doctors reluctant to utilize this medicine which gave me my life back relieving the most physical pain, and having a good, and not at all depressing effect on brain. I am not speaking of a "high" just the reverse of the exacerbation of depression one often feels when medicines do not work, and have the effect of worsening depression."

10

November 13, 2008

37

110

230,584

Depo-Provera

birth control

"Im 20 and took one shot back in October, my husband and I decided on trying for a baby within the next year so I did go for the second shot in December. The first month was great but ever since then I will go almost a month bleeding off a week or so then another month and I have the worst cramps ever. I am just now starting to get over the mood swings and depression. My face broke out bad, clearing up now. I also gained 20 Ibs and I know that was from the shot because I eat right and exercise. I will never take this again and will never recommend it to anyone. Now hopefully it will hurry and be completely out of my system so we can start making babies."

1

January 22, 2011

10

135

148,751

Mirena

birth control

"Only reason why the Mirena gets a star is because I didn't get pregnant. Extreme pain on implantation, and I have a high pain tolerance. I experienced extreme dizziness, headaches, mood swings to the point of breaking down once a month, cystic acne, headaches, and extreme bleeding. Constant cervical irritation and bloating with no sex drive. Would never recommend it, even though it did its job. I was convinced it was misplaced based on the horrible constant symptoms. When I went to have it removed the nurse acted as if my symptoms were crazy, she had never heard such a thing and my IUD was placed "beautifully" and tried to convince me to keep it. I could have killed her. Final got it removed and back I'm back to being a healthy 28yo."

1

July 28, 2016

14

133

31,936

Wellbutrin XL

depression

"I have been on generic wellbutrin XL 150mg for about a month and a half now. All I can say is that it is an interesting drug. I didn't want to really go on it because, while I have depression, it is not that bad. I was hoping to get on something to help my anxiety because that is way worse. Well the first 3 weeks I was on it were fine. I felt a little bit more energy and libido and no side effects. Then all of a sudden from week 3-4 I got extremely anxious, stressed, and angry. Everything made me angry. I can happily say that those side effects have passed and I now have none. These last 2 weeks have been great. Tons of energy and drive. Love cleaning now for some reason and I used to hate it."

8

December 2, 2015

63

143

205,526

Pristiq

depression

"I've been on Pristiq 50mg. I'm only 18 it felt like it made me worse at times, it didn't do too much. I'm now off it and waiting to start a new antidepressant."

1

February 10, 2013

23

33

171,128

Methylnaltrexone

constipation, drug induced

"I've been going on and off opiates for around 8 years since my chronic pain began. I would go off the medicines to get relief from the horrible constipation they caused. A few years ago I discovered that I was constipated even when I would go off the medicines, so I must have messed something up by using laxatives for so long. I tried the subcutaneous Relistor that I had been desperately waiting for for years, and unfortunately it didn't help."

1

April 11, 2010

18

81

186,937

Benzaclin

acne

"I specifically asked for this prescription from my dermatologist due to all of the high ratings. I am very glad I did. I have been on Clindamycin solution for about three years and it has stopped being effective and that is why I switched to Benzaclin. It was helped my breakouts a lot and my skin is mostly clear with an occasional break out or two that go away in a couple of days. However, it is extremely drying the first 2-3 weeks. My skin was so dry I could literally feel my skin rubbing off in the shower. Also, avoid your eyes and your eyebrows. The skin around your eyes is way too sensitive for this product. Also, it lightly bleached some of my eyebrows. Nothing too bad, but I notice it. Overall, I would give it a chance."

9

March 21, 2016

17

140

165,515

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had Mirena inserted 3.5 months ago. Your healthcare provider will inform you that the first 3-6 months after insertion can be rough, but I want to warn everyone who is considering getting Mirena that this is NOT a joke. If you enjoy bleeding for 2-3 weeks out of every month, then Mirena is the birth control for you. Since the insertion, I have not had more than one consecutive week without any kind of spotting or bleeding. I also want to add that Mirena was recommended to me because of severe cramps that the Pill did not alleviate, but my cramps with Mirena are worse. I sometimes get dizzy/lightheaded from them as well. Apparently this is all considered "normal" in the first 6 months and I am nearing my breaking point."

5

May 26, 2017

5

132

156,172

Cialis

erectile dysfunction

"I am a 46 and I have noticed a change in my erection for about three years. About three weeks ago I started losing my erection shortly after penetration during sex. My doctor said my prostate is slightly enlarged and I may have prostititis. He gave me samples of 10mg Cialis. I took one as soon as I got back to my car. Later that night, I had erections that were just as amazing as when I was 18. Sex with my wife was just like old times. If you have erectile dysfunction, don't be afraid to talk with your doctor. It's just a fact of life that happens on its own. Your erections will be stronger, longer lasting and even seem longer."

10

September 10, 2010

41

123

112,842

Bisacodyl

constipation

"I took one around 5pm and then at 2:30am I woke up to a burning sensation in my stomach. When I realized what was starting to happen and I almost had a panic attack because of all the reviews that I remembered. Seriously guys, what I went through was bad for a laxative it was like having the flu, but nowhere as bad as everyone claims it to be. For me it was only a couple hours and then I was able to sleep. Today my stomach feels a bit sensitive but I'm fine. And it worked really well too, I didn't have diarrhea just a really easy to pass BM. If it hurt that much for some I think it's because they're way too constipated which could mean intestinal impaction. DO NOT take laxatives if you think it is, it can end really badly."

9

December 31, 2016

11

145

224,603

Levothyroxine

hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal

"I have Grave's Disease and after treatment, my thyroid is hypoactive. My doctor put me on the Levothyroxine, but I struggle with constant fatigue and insomnia. I changed to Armour Thyroid a few months ago and noticed considerable improvements-- not only in my fatigue and energy levels, but in my mood. I struggle with depression while I'm on the levothyroxine, but I don't on the Armour Thyroid. Also, on the Armour Thyroid, my skin and hair were much healthier, my appetite and gastrointestinal system more regular, and what an incredible thing it was to actually sleep! I have had to go back to the Levothyroxine because of problems getting the Armour thyroid (it's on backorder). I have insomnia again and I'm always miserably tired."

5

November 30, 2009

15

124

90,100

Monovisc

osteoarthritis

"About 11 months ago I received the single dose Monovisc. It was painful to receive the shot and the pressure was great as it was injected. It took about 3 weeks for me to feel better. Before the shot I had a high level of constant pain from bone-on-bone on the outer edge of my knee. A pocket of fluid had formed on the outside for weeks and I had been waking up with knee pain during the night for quite some time. This greatly improved my knee pain. It didn't take me to 0 pain but definitely reduced it. About 5 weeks ago, I felt the pain creeping up, the fluid forming and began to wake up during the night on occasion. I called the doctor and scheduled the next one, which I'll get in a few days. Better than pain or surgery!"

9

November 8, 2016

10

144

117,715

Nortriptyline

migraine prevention

"I started taking nortriptyline to prevent my headaches and migraines. The first month it seemed to work pretty well and I didn't have any headaches. But I started feeling depressed (which I never am), extreme irritability and a low to no sex drive. I stopped taking the medicine after two months and gave myself a 3 month break. I just started taking them again and all the side effects came racing back! I would much rather have headaches than deal with the side effects. The depression feeling is so horrible."

2

May 24, 2012

23

90

60,009

NuvaRing

birth control

"Loved this method of birth control at first. Used it for about 9 months took it out for two weeks and slowly fell into a depression (never been depressed in life). I have put it back in and hopefully will go back to normal until I can find a way to slowly remove the hormones from my body with out going cold turkey. It was great not having to remember to take a pill everyday but the side effects just aren't worth it to me. "

6

November 22, 2014

19

86

95,739

Sertraline

social anxiety disorde

"Feel so good when it finally start working at day #15. Feel calm in public for the first time in my life. Only cons is not able to orgasm and increased sweating."

8

November 20, 2014

62

32

15,258

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I took Junel when I was 19 years old for birth control. The only downside to it was my decreased sex drive - which was kind of a big deal. Otherwise, I didn't experience any crazy symptoms, but my relationship ended so there was no reason to continue using."

7

March 28, 2017

4

49

167,782

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I was expecting the pain of insertion to be terrible, when in fact it felt like nothing more than a period cramp that lasted maybe about 5 seconds. I haven't had any additional cramps or bleeding either. Probably one of the best decisions I've made."

10

December 31, 2015

6

45

184,409

Hydroxyzine

anxiety

"My first review on here. Prescribed 25mg to be taken during an anxiety attack. Took it twice, once at night and once during a morning spell. It didn't do anything good but it didn't do anything bad either. From the rest of the reviews, it looks like it either works great or not at all. There doesn't seem to be much harm in trying."

1

February 13, 2014

53

64

232,178

Cymbalta

depression

"Cymbalta has been amazing for me. I started taking 60 mg a year ago for serve depression, I felt improvement in my mood after just 3 days, it took about 3 weeks to fully kick in. I felt amazing for the first time in about 10 years. After I began feeling better I was amazed to think about how long I had been depressed. Food tasted better, the sun shone brighter and I had tons of energy. I am still on cymbalta 60 mg a day and have noticed a drop in energy in the last couple of months so I am going to talk to my doctor but I have no depression and love this medicine it saved my life."

10

December 21, 2015

92

121

71,556

Vraylar

schizophrenia

"I have schizoaffective disorder bipolar type this medicine is a wonder drug it has helped with seeing things and voices. Its also helped with the negative symptoms of schizophrenia too. Now for my bipolar its helped stabalize my moods and i am nowhere near depressessed anymore.I have had no side effects at all as well my weight has been the same without diet and exercise too"

10

August 23, 2016

28

66

89,247

Celexa

anxiety and stress

"I have been on Celexa for almost 2 years & has completely changed my life for the better. I take 40mg once a day. I suffer from severe anxiety, & mild depression. Celexa is my happy pill. My savior. It's the best pill I have ever been on. I am anxiety & depression free all from Celexa. Never once had one side effect. I am full of energy all the time and am happy beyond happy. It took about a good 2 months for the medication to start doing its job. WELL WORTH THE WAIT. I thank my doctor all the time for introducing me to the wonder drug CELEXA. Give it some time to kick in & you'll thank me later. Lol good luck to all."

10

March 5, 2016

165

127

7,500

Xanax

16</span> users found this comment helpful.

"Never get started on this drug , I warn you ! Yes I give it a 10 but its something you should take every once in awhile never longer than 2-3 months at a time, I'm 100% dependent on these pills, have been for a decade and it started at a routine check up! The worst addiction I've ever seen. And I'm a recovering herion addict. That wasn't easy but a cake walk to ever getting off xanax. I'm on 1 mg 3x a day today, just like I was 10 years ago. If my Dr even mentions trying to stop giving me this medicine I freak out when I don't have xanax to feel "normal" iihave seizures, chronic pain, its horrible! However i have to have these pills, and pharmaceutical companies knew what they were doing . ever watch MTV. I swear every TV show mentions Xan"

10

June 18, 2016

16

148

39,021

Contrave

weight loss

"I am now on my 4th month of Contrave and have lost 40 lbs. I am averaging 9-10/lbs per month. I started at 185lb and I am down to 144lb. (5'5' female). I am beyond happy with this drug. My weight loss comes from an extreme loss of appetite. I have not really exercised. When I do eat, I get full very fast and my meals are about 1/2 the size. I've had minimal side effects, the worst being insomnia and clenching my teeth, which after 4 months has not gone away (but it is worth it). I did a review a month after I started (MojoT. 4/15/17) and can say my opinion has not changed. Every medication is different. What works for one might not work for another. This particular drug was perfect for me though. Only downfall-it has not helped me stop smoking."

9

July 22, 2017

26

145

153,782

Amoxicillin

urinary tract infection

"Only used this to cure my UTI so it wouldn't spread to a kidney infection. But the side effects are absolutely horrific! I can't deal with this much longer. I'm supposed to take 500mg/3x a day for 7 days but I'm cutting it short I'll do it for 5 days because it's day 3 and I already want to stop it. My side effects: •All day long nausea •Extreme constipation •Abdominal cramping/pain from the gas trapped and constipation •Diffuctly flactuating •NO appetite whatsoever, every food sounds disgusting and hard to eat •Anxiety and fear mixed with deep sadness •Fatigued and weak •Feeling like I'm slowly dying but trying to make it through each day, day by day •Dehabiliting - I hardly want to go out and do anything, need to sit out a lot."

1

November 23, 2016

28

134

79,358

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"I am on birth control but take it very sporadically so when I had sex about two months ago and the condom broke I went out right away and got plan b. My first period came and went normally but for my last one I only spotted for one day. Now I am freaking out and am due for my next period in a week and a half and I might end up getting a pregnancy test before then because I am really scared I might be pregnant and the side effects don't say anything about messing with your second period after taking the product."

2

October 28, 2015

3

105

182,027

Humalog KwikPen

diabetes, type 2

"My insurance company, Aetna, switched from the Novalog Flex Pen to the Humalog KwikPen and I've had nothing but problems ever since. The Novalog Pen worked very well and I never had any issues with it. Since switching to the Humalog Pen, I've had constant problems getting it to work properly. The part that gets pushed down often gets stuck and it becomes impossible to administer the insulin that I need to manage my Type 2 Diabetes. I don't understand why the insurance companies have to change from a perfectly good product to one that is substandard. I'm contacting Aetna to see if there is any way to switch back to the Novalog FlexPen."

2

January 24, 2016

5

114

13,236

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"Hi, I was tried to be put on Ritalin when I was 5 and it simply wasn’t gonna happen w my parents. So I continued school and still had c and d grades. I went to a Dr, did all these tests and said I have ADD/ADHD\ w anxiety disorder. Which was from all the MDMA abuse. So I am on 30 mg IR adderall (the ones with the 30 on em) only ones that don’t make my mouth dry and 2mg xanax 4 times a day. Let me say I wake up everyday excited to go to work. I used to be a hardcore tablet junkie and now since I take these two I don’t drink and I don’t do illegal drugs. These two rx’s We’re a match made in heaven. I take 2 green bars and 1 adderall in the morning and I’m flying at work in the IT/ software field. These two have saved my life. Best combo"

8

September 19, 2017

16

161

20,249

Macrobid

urinary tract infection

"This antibiotic is a God send! I am allergic to Penicillins and Sulfas. At first I tried Cipro, it didn't work. I had kidney stones for 8 months, I finally got my second lithotripsy in June for an 8x9mm stone and then my kidney got infected. This is my fourth day on Macrobid and I have had no serious side effects except 1 bout of diarrhea on day 1, which was welcomed compared to the nausea and pain from the infection. Macrobid actually got rid of my nausea!"

10

August 3, 2013

36

88

217,745

Strattera

adhd

"I was diagnosed with depression/ anxiety after I failed several add medications due to severe constipation. Recently, l learned about taking probiotics for constipation and tried Strattera again. Wow, what a difference. I am much more emotionally stable/focused than I have ever been. Anxiety disappeared. Depression is almost unnoticeable. I'm on Pristiq 50mg for depression/anxiety and two days ago, I upped my dose of Strattera to 60mg. I was at 40mg for 30 days and I was much more stable emotionally, better focused & functional. So far, at 60mg, I'm fully focused and no longer feeling slightly tired. Side effects wise, slow urination is almost gone. Sexual side effects are moderate and dry mouth is slight. Give it time to work!!!"

8

July 17, 2015

25

121

153,808

Amoxicillin

pneumonia

"I have bacterial pneumonia with 2 spots on my lungs after the flu. Not much nasal involvement. Bad headache, body ache, fever and chills. Deep dry cough. Started Levaguin by IV at the ER but within an hour I got hives on mouth and neck and slightly itchy all over, then 3 bouts of projectile vomiting. Then tried Clavimycin but developed hives after 2 days. Both meds helped me feel better and headache & fever went away. Now on amoxicillin-clav 875, twice a day. Symptoms are very slowly improving. Only a bit of loose stool. Probiotics and bland diet help."

8

December 11, 2015

8

100