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109,625 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Had this put in February 2016 having it removed next month. My period comes twice a month for 7 days. I've always suffered from migraines this just makes me have them more often. No regularity to when the cycle starts. It's comes on for a week then off for 3 days then on another 5 days, then off for almost 3weeks, then comes back again super heavy. I can't deal with the irregularities of it. While I was on the Depoprovera for 20+ yrs I never had a cycle & it was great. I wanted a birth control with no maintenance & this was suggested. Also I've noticed no libido. I don't crave it anymore & when I do have intercourse it doesn't feel the same like I'm trying too hard to get excited. Having it removed & going back to what works for me." | 1 | September 16, 2016 | 5 | 145 |
13,761 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "I truly believe this drug helps many adults. Just seem to get through their day a bit easier and if that's all it takes than so be it. Not everyone is able just jump into the day while wearing a smile." | 10 | March 17, 2009 | 38 | 41 |
127,656 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I started taking Phentermine 37.5 mg in April after I went to my doctor appointment and weighed 172 lbs. This was up 14 lbs in 1 year. I am 5 ft 7 in, 52 year old woman going through menopause. I absolutely flipped about how my weight keeps going up and my doctor suggested I try this a couple months. It has been a great success, on June 3 and I'm down to 159. Had a lot of side effects though. Besides the dry mouth, I have terrible insomnia, so bad I can only take like three days in a row then I need a break so I can sleep. Worse, I have been really cranky with my boyfriend and crying way more than normal. I still have 25 pills left, but I don't know if I'll take them. Will update later." | 8 | June 4, 2017 | 15 | 142 |
98,071 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got the Nexplanon May 2015. The first three weeks I had no issues but now I've been spotting everyday since. Some days it can be heavy but most of the time its light but I still need to use a tampon. I've also noticed being more bloated and gassy all the time as well as being tired. I know I was told I would be spotting for several months on and off but I can't remember a day where I haven't spotted." | 5 | August 19, 2015 | 2 | 83 |
183,843 | Opium | diarrhea | "Paregoric is the only medicine that will have any effect on my diarrhea caused by surgically induced Short Bowel Syndrome. To stop being housebound, I have to have it. Without it I can have no normal life. " | 10 | October 10, 2010 | 47 | 38 |
123,981 | Skyla | birth control | "I got my Skylah inserted last night and I've had it for about 15 hours now and I have to say reading the comments about insertion really freaked me out but it definitely wasn't as bad as I had anticipated it to be. I mean don't get me wrong, it hurt, but the pain lasted probably about a minute IF that! Now as far as after goes, the cramping has been pretty gnarly since about 3 hours after the insertion took place. I'm really hoping it doesn't last too much longer but over all it seems like a small price to pay for not having to worry for 3 years!! I hope it gets better from here and works as well as it's supposed to!" | 5 | August 25, 2016 | 4 | 125 |
139,760 | Nora-Be | birth control | "I'm 25, I was put on this pill 8 months ago because I've been breastfeeding. Since starting the pill I've gotten horrible acne, I'm bloated and gassy all day, every day, I'm extremely moody, my period is typically every 14 days with the occasional 5-7 week break (very rare though) and very heavy with horrible cramps, and I've gained 14 lbs; I was losing lots of my baby weight until I started this pill, since I've started this pill it doesn't matter how much diet and exercise I do, I can't lose the weight... I will never recommended this pill and will never go back on it!" | 1 | March 24, 2016 | 12 | 107 |
357 | Medroxyprogesterone | amenorrhea | "Hello everyone! I just wanted to give a recent review in provera. Before I started provera tablets my issue was I didn't have a period for 4 months and I didn't understand why. My doctor tested my hormones and everything came back normal. I was so frustrated and confused because I didn't understand why my period had stopped. My boyfriend and I are trying for our third child, so not having a period was a big problem. Finally my doctor prescribed me provera. 1 pill for 10 days. After 3 days post taking the pill my period finally come yayyyyy!!! I was so nervous because reading the reviews had me feeling like the provera wasn't going to work. So I would recommend this medicine for anybody that have irregular periods or if your periods stop." | 10 | April 16, 2015 | 61 | 135 |
46,040 | Phendimetrazine | obesity | "This really worked for me. Gave me lots of energy and I lost 80 lbs in 9 months. I also have adult add and this drug for some reason helps me to focus and keep on track." | 10 | February 9, 2009 | 39 | 37 |
149,470 | Mirena | birth control | "I have only had it in for a couple weeks but so far I have loved it. Insertion was not bad at all (I know this depends a lot on the person). It just felt like very minor cramping for about a minute. I got it in during my period, which is supposed to make it hurt less. After insertion, there was mild to moderate cramping but went away with ibuprofen. I have had occasional spotting. Sex drive is the same. I have noticed that I have to go to the bathroom significantly more often. But that's the only real complaint I have. Was on the pill before and this is has been so much of a better experience. It was expensive but over the 5 years, it'll be worth it." | 10 | September 22, 2013 | 15 | 131 |
15,224 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been on Junel for close to 5 years. It did the job of preventing pregnancies. It didn't do much to clear up my acne. I had crazy breakouts on my forehead the first year of taking it but my body has gotten used to the hormones so I'll only get a few zits right before my period. The curious thing about this BC for me is that my period will skip to every other month. I won't get it one month, but the next month, I'll have a really heavy flow. No significant weight gain or mood swings on this pill. The only thing I despise is that it has made me incredibly dry down there and decreased my sex drive. Overall it's an alright pill and I don't hate it. Unfortunately, I have to switch to a new pill since my insurance no longer covers it." | 7 | June 5, 2017 | 3 | 148 |
91,254 | Botox | overactive bladde | "After several years of suffering overactive bladder, using drugs that dry your mouth horribly, regularly getting soaked through, tried Botox injections last June. Uncomfortable procedure, but bearable. A week later I couldn't void at all, so started with catheters 5 times a day. Not ideal but quite ok, so much better than before. Quality of life so improved. Over 6 months on, can void 200-300 ml naturally most times, but still need 5 catheters a day for the rest. Will try it again. Much better than other treatments." | 10 | January 13, 2016 | 41 | 88 |
78,669 | OnabotulinumtoxinA | migraine | "After 6 years of intractable migraines my Neurologist gave me Botox shots. I now go in every 3 months for shots. It has dropped my daily pain level from an 8-9 to 5-6 which I can live with, believe me it's not perfect but much better. My head is sore for about 3 days after the shots, which feels like bee stings, and I usually lay around with ice packs on my noggin." | 8 | July 31, 2016 | 5 | 73 |
120,525 | Dapagliflozin | diabetes, type 2 | "Taking with victoza my blood pressure dropped through the floor, sometimes as low as 90/60. Caused dizzyness and heart palpitations. Sex is not an option. urine stunk pretty bad. Dr has since ordered me off. Going to start another drug or drugs. Feel like a guinea pig" | 3 | September 4, 2015 | 22 | 47 |
64,688 | Sertraline | depression | "I've been on approximately 16 different anti-depressants, of different classes over the past 18 years, & Sertraline has by far been the most helpful drug for me. The side effects were pretty severe to start with, insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, & feeling extremely 'spaced out' but I persevered with the drug as I know all too well they can take time to work effectively & after 4 weeks they settled down. Sertraline has given me my life back, after 6 - 8 weeks I began to feel my depression lifting significantly, I felt a 50% improvement, which is huge to me & 14 weeks in I am starting to function again." | 9 | December 22, 2015 | 29 | 111 |
141,100 | Escitalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "I started taking a very small dose of Lexapro about 7 months ago for a sudden onset of quite severe anxiety/depression. My doctor put me on 5mg because I really didn't want to be on medication. I felt a little bit of nausea, but I couldn't tell if that was the medication or just a typical side effect of my anxiety. Even the 5mg made me feel better within 2 weeks. Then, we upped my dose to 10mg a month ago, and I feel great!!! This medication has really allowed me to get back to being myself again." | 9 | August 18, 2015 | 75 | 98 |
205,755 | Pristiq | depression | "I am on day 5 and am feeling much better than I have been doing. This is my first time trying anti-depressants and wasn't sure what to expect but my mood has defiantly been more positive very fast. Something I noticed is that my dreams are more intense, not nightmares, but just more real. Very vivid. " | 7 | December 5, 2010 | 5 | 57 |
1,304 | Sumatriptan | migraine | "I take Sumatriptan for menstrual migraines and this medication has been an absolute lifesaver for me. If I take a 50 mg tablet when the migraine starts, I have 100% relief within 30 minutes. If I wait until the migraine is really bad then it takes about an hour to kick in. My migraines generally last 2 days and the first dose wears off in about 12 hours so I usually have to take another dose. The only side effects I experience are a slight head rush that goes away after about 10 minutes. I would recommend trying to take a nap after taking this medication which really helps." | 10 | July 20, 2015 | 5 | 109 |
130,684 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I love the Mirena. I got it about two months ago and it's super convenient. There's nothing to remember everyday. I haven't had any side effects as of yet. My period is irregular right now but my doctor told me that it might be that way for at least six months after getting it. The irregular periods don't bother me though because the flow is really light. I only have to wear a pantyliner for a day or so. My sex life has not changed at all. My sex drive is the same and I feel that I can enjoy sex better with the Mirena knowing that I don't have to worry about pregnancy. However, I must say the insertion of the device was painful. It was likely because I delivered both of my children via C-section. Having the Mirena is working great for me." | 9 | March 2, 2012 | 1 | 145 |
89,376 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "I was optimistic when starting this medication for uncontrollable anxiety. I have previously tried Lexapro and Zoloft with success and haven't needed any medication for several years. I had a horrible experience with Celexa even at only 10mg. After my first dose I immediately felt bad. I dreaded taking it every night due to the body twitching and anxiety producing effects I felt within 45 min of the dose. Eventually I was having anxiety attacks everyday as well as feeling generally anxious all day. I had to discontinue it after 1 week due to the worst panic attack I've ever had. The withdrawal effects were horrendous, too--flu like." | 2 | January 20, 2014 | 82 | 108 |
57,872 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | pain | "Extreme nausea along with hot flashes and dizziness masked any improvement in my pain condition. It was so intense that I decided that I would rather deal with the pain than suffer another dose of the side effect." | 4 | January 5, 2012 | 17 | 38 |
206,618 | Omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate | gerd | "My doctor recommended this product for my acid reflux. I took 2 pills twice daily for about 6 days and was super disappointed in this product, not only did this medicine not help at all I feel like it made it worst. I would. It recommend this product from my experience but I know everyone's bodies are different so maybe it works for others." | 1 | November 8, 2015 | 0 | 64 |
50,946 | Azithromycin | sinusitis | "I get a very bad sinus infection every year. This year as soon I as I felt in coming on (day 4) thats early for me, I went to an urgent care. Doctor confirmed it was a sinus infection and have me the Z Pack. First day is 2 pills with 1 pill for next 4 days. After 12 hours of taking first 2 pills I felt so much better. I will continue to take the remaining pills and from now on I will get to a doctor early on and request Z Pack. I highly recommend it." | 8 | January 1, 2017 | 18 | 98 |
187,415 | Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack | vaginal yeast infection | "This is my first yeast infection and I'm 18. My mom gets them too, not frequently, but enough to where she knows her meds. She told me not to use M1 but that I should use m3. I wanted to get this over with and just use the one day treatment but she warned me there was no way I was sleeping if I did, reading the reviews also convinced me not to. But even using M3 it's impossible to sleep, regardless of taking two Advil. I don't have any burning but just the most intense itching I've ever felt in my life. This is night 1 and I hope it gets better and not worse on the next two nights. After an hour and a half the itching let up a little. The less I move the less I feel it, either that or the Advil is kicking in. So far, I expected worse." | 4 | April 5, 2017 | 4 | 155 |
203,440 | Indomethacin | gout, acute | "I have had gout for 30 years, done and tried everything, there is nothing to touch indomethacin. It works wonders. Also drink plenty of water and try coconut water, it cleans the kidneys out and uric acid." | 9 | September 25, 2013 | 75 | 37 |
51,673 | Azithromycin | bronchitis | "I had been having a mild sporadic cough for a week and a half before I started having the "under the weather" cold feeling. It started in my chest and was accompanied by body aches, sore throat, and headache from a dry cough. After two days of dry cough and developing Laryngitis from coughing so much, it moved up into my nasal area, where I started finally experiencing mucus. By the third day, I was feeling like crap and had no real appetite. So went to the local clinic. Diagnosed w/ cold, bronchitis, laryngitis.
Prescribed a 5 day antibiotic treatment 250mg.
The first day I had nausea, diarrhea, racing heartbeat for a couple hrs. I started feeling better after 2 days, kept taking antibiotic, side effects went away & so did the cold. Fast." | 8 | August 13, 2013 | 52 | 134 |
2,840 | Belbuca | chronic pain | "Similar to other reviews, Belbuca did not relieve my chronic cervical pain. My pain management physician started me on 150mcg January 2016, and within 90 days, moved me to 300mcg. I received minimal pain relief from this medication, (about 2 hours) and the packet can be difficult to work with. Regardless of following the directions, I received inconsistent results when it came to how the medication is designed to dissolve. At the end of the day I no choice but to move back to my original pain medication." | 1 | July 22, 2016 | 14 | 88 |
181,580 | Prozac | depression | "I was given Prozac a couple years ago for depression and never really took them thinking I wasn't depressed. Now years later I ended up trying them again, and I will tell you that life is so much better! I was always stressing about everything and picking myself apart, my marriage is going through a rough spot on forgiving my husband. Without the help of Prozac I would dwell on things that made me upset, now I have a great outlook on my life and I actually can give a second chance to my husband that he deserves. I'm a much happier person, this medicine is wonderful and I feel like a new person." | 10 | July 24, 2012 | 87 | 114 |
65,406 | Yasmin | birth control | "I have been on Yasmin for 11 years now consistently and have absolutely zero issues, complaints or problems. No weight gain, clear skin, and my moods are as normal and fluctuate based on my regular monthly hormone fluctuations. However I see numerous comments on the first few weeks from users, and it's important to know that everyone is different! We are all built uniquely and our bodies have a one of a kind reaction to anything, particularly birth control. I'm a nurse in the public health sector and I advise all my patients to give their new birth control at least 3 months before deciding to call it quits. There's a lot of hormones going into your body at once and you need to let it settle! Good luck with whatever contraception you choose" | 10 | June 21, 2017 | 27 | 134 |
166,073 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "The whole thing is absolutely worthless. What people don't share is how to become pregnant after that. Seems to be a serious problem. I won't even mention this madness with spotting, constant cramps and bleeding for 2 weeks. Also the pain that comes with the procedure. I've had a PID( get educated on it before waving it) right 2 months after insert. I was aware But refused to believe. Fallopian tube inflammatory as a result. Got that thing out 4 years ago. Still no kids. A woman that advised me Mirena ended up with endometriosis that appeared due to IUD after being taken out. They've been trying to have kids for years. She is officially infertile now. Everything worked out perfect though for my best friend until they decided on a baby. I regret it" | 1 | January 25, 2017 | 1 | 135 |
77,576 | Cephalexin | kidney infections | "I got put on cephalexin for an untreated UTI which obviously spread to my kidneys, I am current on day 3 and I do feel so much better kidney pain and urinating wise, but it gives me insane dirrahea, makes me feel very nauseous, makes me confused with really bad anxiety, and gives me killer heartburn. I am currently on 500mg 4 times a day" | 4 | December 30, 2015 | 24 | 65 |
156,742 | Dulaglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "This my 6th week with Trulicity. First week was terrible. Nausea, breathing problem, loss of appetite, stomach trouble, weakness. Felt like discontinue but thought of giving a trial. At present my blood sugar level is holding good, feeling better. Looks like my body is adjusting to this new medicine. If present condition holds and if my A1c drops to near 7 or so, I am inclined to use Trulicity. Am using .75/.5 dose." | 7 | August 24, 2015 | 18 | 73 |
6,465 | Ocella | birth control | "I have been on Ocella for a year now. I used to take Yaz which is in the family and loved it. I have definitely gained weight and having a hard time losing it. My moods are fine, I don't feel sick at all. I actually feel very normal. The downs I found beside the weight is I have zero sex drive! And I do get chest pains." | 8 | February 25, 2014 | 8 | 68 |
196,332 | Eszopiclone | insomnia | "I have been on Lunesta since 2010. Worked like a charm. Definitely left a metallic taste even the next morning, but I did not care because I could sleep and wake refreshed. I immediately switched to the generic once available and had no issues. However, earlier this year I noticed that the medication no longer had the metallic taste BUT I also noticed that it stopped working. It is obvious that the manufacturer has changed the inactive ingredients to do away with the side effect of the metallic taste but now the medication is NOT working and I don't know what I am going to do." | 1 | June 16, 2017 | 6 | 106 |
51,034 | Azithromycin | sinusitis | "I have chronic sinusitis, so I usually treat it with nasal/sinus rinses (saline) and good basic hygiene. But occasionally it gets bad and stays bad for 7 or more days, in which case a run of antibiotics always helps. I use the one-pill-a-day-for-three-days Azithromycin, as it always works and is most convenient. No side effects, and I usually start feeling better after the second day. I try to avoid doing this too often, as I'm aware of bacterial resistance issues. I've learned over the years to know the difference between allergies, colds and bacterial infection, so I don't overuse or abuse the antibiotic. I've never had the diarrhea or stomach cramping described by some." | 10 | December 14, 2016 | 13 | 114 |
127,845 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I started Phentermine on October 8th 2016 at 273 lbs (yap I said 273). That day was the lowest I've ever felt. I cried and my Dr. asked why I'm crying. Really at that weight he had to ask. So he prescribed Phentermine and today January 2nd 2017 I'm happy to say I now weigh 239. A loss of 34 lbs. This is the only thing that has worked for me. I can't THANK my Dr. enough. Here's to a healthier happier 2017." | 10 | January 3, 2017 | 13 | 83 |
228,626 | Avonex | multiple sclerosis | "Avonex has been a God send to me. I was diagnosed in 95 after experiencing several bad attacks one of which required hospitalization. Started Avonex in June 96 one month after it came to market. Got some side effects early on (mainly fatigue) but they soon went away. I no longer have any side effects, don't even premedicate. The injections are little more than a minor inconvenience . More importantly I have remained stable with no attacks.
I did experience some fatigue when starting to use the the prefilled syringe. I quickly went back to original powdered form and remain on it to this day. I probably could have adjusted to the prefilled syringe but choose not do do so. I expect to continue with the Avonex injections unless it stops working, I develop bad side effects, or a cure is found. All unlikely scenarios at this point. I expect to be on it for life." | 10 | April 17, 2013 | 32 | 156 |
43,964 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I have been on Sprintec for 3 months now. My first month I had really bad acne and my brests were very sore. However, those symptoms stopped within a few days of my first cycle. I do experience occasional dizziness and nausea, but they usually pass after 10 minutes or so. I haven't had any weight loss or gain, and my mood and sex drive haven't been effected at all. My periods aren't completely regular even with the birth control, but they are much lighter and more tolerable. I am very happy with my experience with Sprintec so far." | 8 | July 21, 2012 | 1 | 99 |
114,310 | Nicotine | smoking cessation | "This did not work for me at all... I used it whenever I wanted a cigarette, so I didn't ever get rid if the nicotine addiction. Complete waste of time and money." | 1 | December 30, 2016 | 0 | 32 |
220,293 | Amitriptyline | ibromyalgia | "I just started this medication for my fibromyalgia about 3 days ago. I'm already sleeping better, getting relief from my chronic migraines AND it has helped my irritable bowel syndrome. I know it's still too soon to tell but I really didn't expect results this soon. Hopefully things stay on the up and up. I have suffered from fibro for over 16 years now and have tried numerous meds." | 7 | May 22, 2012 | 61 | 69 |
12,529 | Palbociclib | breast cancer, metastatic | "I was diagnosed Oct 2002 with Estrogen/progesterone positive breast cancer of left breast with 2 nodes positive. I received chemo(Cytoxan, Adria, Taxotere) no radiation. Was clear for 13 years until Oct 2015 diagnosed with mets to bone. Had right hip replacement for fracture and radiation. Other lesions noted in spine, left hip, and mammary node. Started Ibrance and Letrozole with very little side effects. Some hair thinning, occasional mouth sore, fatigue at times. Side effects very minimal. Also received Xgevia injection monthly. Results excellent: markers good, lesions inactive for 17 months. Recently had Pet scan and found active lesion on left hip.
Next plan is to do some radiation, Fasoldex injections monthly and continue Xgevia" | 10 | February 28, 2017 | 28 | 115 |
171,948 | Meloxicam | inflammatory conditions | "I used this medication for about a year for bursitis in my left shoulder. When taken regularly it did help reduce my pain quite a bit. I could definitely tell when I did not take it every day. The pain would return pretty bad. I did not want to take cortisone shots so this worked well for me." | 7 | February 21, 2009 | 84 | 58 |
127,591 | Phentermine | weight loss | "Started 6/5/17, it's now 7/12/17 and I'm down 17 lbs (from 202 to 185). Goal weight is 130 (I'm 5'6"); this medicine is the ONLY thing that has helped me lose weight.
I had an eating disorder for 8 years (effectively screwing up my metabolism) and then got nexplanon put in and taken out in 2012- gained 30 lbs within a year- no change to diet. Got pregnant and had my first child at 185 lbs. Within 6 weeks postpartum I'd lost all 20 lbs of baby weight + 10 additional lbs and stupidly got nexplanon put back in. Gained all baby weight back + 20 lbs, no change to diet and I was breastfeeding (supposed to help with weight loss) and exercising. Got on phentermine and I have finally started losing weight, still exercise and eat low carb." | 10 | July 12, 2017 | 14 | 139 |
153,794 | Amoxicillin | dental abscess | "I have never been allergic to amoxicillin (500mg) but I received it last week after a dentist visit to take 3 times daily for 7 days.
I originally thought nothing of the symptoms until yesterday when it hurt really bad to urinate. But last night it seemed to go away but today the pain is back. I looked up the symptoms today and yes I had diaherra and itching last week (didn't know why) until now. Also tired, itchy and still hurting when I urinate. I stopped taking the medicine because the pain is so bad. I will talk to my dentist when I go back this week but I have never had issues with Amoxicillin. Something must have changed." | 3 | May 4, 2016 | 17 | 120 |
17,382 | Salicylic acid / sulfur | dandruff | "I remember this from when I was a child. I suffered from eczema, very severely in the scalp and on my arms. No shampoo helped, until an old beautician told my mom about it. It was wonderful and I only used this for years. I've grown out of my eczema, so as an adult I'd forgotten it until 2000 when I went natural. My scalp still hates shampoo, and I never use it. One day I really wanted to wash my hair but I was out of both acv, and kaolin. I didn't really feel like bothering with it and wished I cld just "buy" some darn shampoo and be done. Aha!! I remembered the name of this shampoo from my youth and actually found that they still make it; AND sell it! I cldn't believe it! It still works. My scalp thanks the lovely makers of Sebulex shampoo." | 10 | September 25, 2017 | 0 | 149 |
186,608 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "Took 50 mg in the morning as directed, the day went fine and I was productive but was awake all night. Didn't sleep at all and felt jumpy for the first hour or so out of bed. I've been on Wellbutrin for years and felt like it might not be helping anymore -- well, after a scary night where I felt like I was on a bad trip -- just make it stop -- I'm back to Wellbutrin. If anyone knows a good alternative to Wellbutrin that's not Effexor or Pristiq, I'd love to hear about it." | 1 | November 18, 2009 | 11 | 97 |
20,100 | Macrobid | urinary tract infection | "Honestly I was pretty scared taking this medicine after reading these reviews, but I took it and did not have one problem what so ever, also cleared my UTI right up ! Started off taking bacterium and had The WORST side effects, headache, dizziness, my body tingled, super bad headaches so they switched me to macrobid for 5 days and had no problems, ate with a healthy meal ever time I took it and drank lots of water throughout the day. Everyone is different, so I guess I found the one that works best for me!" | 10 | August 5, 2016 | 7 | 96 |
35,670 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "I have been on suboxone for several years, first for addiction to pain pills now for pain management, I was switched to zubslov for insurance reasons and I was in withdrawals in 3 hours, I don't understand why or how most of these ppl on here say it works for them but for me it has been awful ! Why do the drug and insurance companies have to mess with something that is working !!" | 1 | February 8, 2017 | 17 | 75 |
27,212 | Imitrex | migraine | "I have used fiorinal for years and had no problems, however my migraines have gotten worse over the last few months. I took a 100 mg imitrex yesterday and the side effects were terrible. My neck, head, throat, shoulders all became tight and felt as though I was "high" per se. I finally had to go up to bed and calm myself. I slept for 5 hours and woke up feeling groggy. If I need to take it again I will break it in half. It was a scary feeling. They only gave me 6 pills, thank goodness. I will stick with the fiorinal and a cup a coffee." | 3 | November 7, 2017 | 1 | 109 |
7,011 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "I would always be in class with wet armpits. I would be doing nothing but sitting and my shirt and armpits would be soaked. I never understood why. When I first got Hypercare, it worked great! I didn't need to reapply because it was working. Now my sweat is starting to come back and after re applying, it no longer works. I do not know why but I really wish it would work again." | 5 | March 3, 2015 | 8 | 74 |
178,101 | Duloxetine | pain | "I have chronic pain from a broken arm and two surgeries last year. I've tried EVERYTHING - this is the only non-narcotic medicine that has worked for me. The only negative is that it doesn't have a generic equivalent and my insurance doesn't cover it. That's a pretty big negative. " | 9 | May 1, 2011 | 40 | 51 |
98,586 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had Nexplanon inserted about 9 months ago. Sept. 2013 and was on the pills before which I didn't like. I bled for about a month lightly before it went away completely. Loved every minute of no periods and it doesn't affect my sex life at all. In fact, I'm always wanting sex. Can't say anything about acne because I've always had it and weight gain? I've gained 15 pounds but I've always ate a little more than usual so I'm not 100% sure it's the birth control. Recently though, I've had some dark brown bleeding and I'm not sure why. It scared me into thinking I was pregnant. Once this stops and everything seems okay, I would definitely get another one in about 2 years." | 8 | June 18, 2014 | 14 | 126 |
151,179 | OxyContin | pain | "I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis; adenomyosis in my left pelvic muscle; and just recently had 3 cancerous polyps removed from my colon. I am 27 years old and I have undergone 9 surgeries in the past 2 years I have tried every pain medication out there and Oxycontin is the only thing that gives me any relief. I know that I have a long road ahead and will most likely have to increase my dosage in over the years, but thanks to the Oxycontin I am able to get out of bed and do the normal things I need to do to be a successful individual." | 10 | September 6, 2010 | 32 | 108 |
199,805 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I smoked for more than forty years. I try every thing on the market to stop smoking. Finally my doctor prescribed Chantix. I took Chantix and set a date to quick. After two weeks of taking Chantix, I was free of smoking and have not smoked for almost six years." | 10 | August 4, 2016 | 40 | 50 |
222,651 | Topamax | migraine prevention | "Been on this for just a week now at 25 mg also on 50 mg of amitriptalyne of a night. The first few days I felt really spaced out, but sort of kept coming in waves through the day. I also suffer from m.e as well but have found the past few days I have had lots of energy. I don't feel tired at all. Supposed to up dose to 50 mgs on second week, but I'm thinking may stick to the 25 for a little while to see how things go. No migraines up to now.
Reading all the reviews most of the side effects seem to come when the dose is increased. Really worried about the hair loss business, don't think I could deal with that one .
Think I'm going to give this a go for a few months and see how things go, it's all trial and error, or kill or cure." | 4 | November 21, 2016 | 31 | 156 |
181,381 | Prozac | anxiety and stress | "Third week on prozac and I feel great. My mind is clear, I am able to focus on today and not obsess over the future, it's amazing. The first week I started on 10mg then the second at 20mg. Only side effects I had were insomnia and nausea for the first week. Still, definitely worth it for me :) I am finally present and not stuck in my mind." | 8 | October 5, 2015 | 111 | 69 |
225,168 | Bupropion | adhd | "Well I'm halfway through week 2 and I am absolutely loving my life right now. I lost my job in October and my wife in the same month. I was severely depressed and experienced major anxiety as well. Today (1 week and 3 days in) I'm laughing, being funny feeling awesome. I also used to abuse alcohol. I started to drink to slow the thoughts that raced in my head down. Since being on this the focus is totally apparent. The motivation is apparent, the memory is a little off, but remember I haven't reached full efficacy. That should be 4-5 weeks max. Had some trembling in my hands heart palpation a bit nothing you can't get through. Smoking and drinking have both gone down " | 8 | February 3, 2016 | 46 | 126 |
129,655 | Levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I had mirena for 4 months and I have not stopped bleeding yet! There is a strange odor but no infection. My sex drive has decreased because of this constant bleeding. I am extremely tired of this and I am ready to take it out myself!!" | 4 | July 6, 2015 | 19 | 46 |
95,577 | MS Contin | chronic pain | "I began taking mscontin 30mg twice daily about 11 years ago due to a chronic pain condition caused by , in a large part , by lack of treatment due to no insurance. About 2 years into being on this medication it was increased to 60 mg twice daily and , 2 years ago , 100 m twice daily. This medication has always kept my level of pain at a point where I could function in a manner where my quality of life increased , although I am unable to work because my left arm is basically useless. It's main drawback for me is that like with all opioids tolerance does occur and dosing increases are sometimes necessary. I also take , for BT pain , tylenol #4 , 1 or 2 tabs every 4-6 hrs when required I would personally recommend this medication to anyone with chronic pain issues." | 7 | June 20, 2017 | 8 | 150 |
218,711 | Opana ER | pain | "After failed back fusion surgery L4 L5 S1 nothing would touch the pain until Opana ER. I was taking 20 mg three times daily and have cut back to 5 mg 3 times daily with significant pain increase because I thought I was losing my mind. I seem to have built up a tolerance and either need to increase again dramatically or find something else. Have heard that you can easily build tolerance to Opana. I am your proof. " | 10 | December 9, 2011 | 43 | 80 |
156,608 | Dulaglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "So i wrote a review on this drug the other day complaining about my body aches and how awful I felt thought it was the Truliclity making me feel sick turned out I had pneumonia luckily I went to see a doctor and he prescribed me antibiotics I am recovering and feel fine. Took my second injection on Saturday and honesty I have no side effects yet from the drug. I feel fine I don't have much appetite as before but that's ok because I want to eat less anyways. My blood sugars been pretty good around 100 to 130 most of the time. Fasting today was 102. So far so good hopefully I will lose some weight I started Humalog about a year ago and I've gained about 15 to 20 lbs from that. I was scared to try it because of the side effects." | 10 | March 1, 2017 | 15 | 146 |
116,092 | OnabotulinumtoxinA | overactive bladde | "I had Kenalog injected along with the Botox, the kenalog worked right away, but it took about 2 weeks until the Botox kicked in. It has about 7 months now. I had no pain for at least 6 months. The symptoms are just now starting to come back. And I should say they are coming back with a vengeance. Starting to get the sharp shooting pain in my uretha and the itching and burning in and around both my anus and vagina. I should make note though that my doctor did say the 5 ulcers now have combined into 3, and the largest one he said is on the left side, and that is the side that I have the most pain. But it was really great for 6 months not to have to worry about repeatedly having to find a restroom that's near." | 9 | December 20, 2015 | 27 | 144 |
195,691 | Aviane | birth control | "I have been taking Aviane for about 3 years now. It is my first and only birth control I have ever taken. It is perfect, except for the side effects I get when I forget to take it. If I forget to take it one day, I have to double up on it the next day and that makes me sick and I throw up. Other than that, its great. No cramps, lighter periods. Highly recommended." | 9 | January 24, 2011 | 1 | 76 |
228,684 | Alprostadil | erectile dysfunction | "I had my prostate removed 13 months ago, and was advised by my Urologist and prostate nurse to commence a rehab program of 5mg Cialis daily and include a pump routine ( I do 6 x 5 minutes) one to two daily) which has almost returned my length and girth to square one. As I hadn't been achieving a erection adequate for penetration, my Urologist instructed my on injecting Caverject Impulse 10 mcg last Friday with great results. On Monday at home I self injected 10 mcg with no pain and stayed erect for 1 1/2 hours. Although I didn't; hit any small veins, it was a bit awkward finding the best spot, so this morning I decided to do a gentle pump, increasing the penis size and injected very easily. Increasing my dose to 15 mcg was a bit tight." | 9 | February 2, 2017 | 11 | 141 |
165,806 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "So I'll be 28 in 2 months....I am getting Skyla tomorrow, but, I've had Mirena, after my 2 nd daughter I decided to get Mirena and it was the WORST thing in the WORLD....I was a major bitch I gained 20 lbs I was an emotional asshole and I bled NON stop...I can not be on birth control because I have a blood mutation so any pill makes me higher risk for blood clots...I just had my 3rd child almost 2 years ago and I had been getting SEVERE migraines and mood swings so I went to the doctor and asked her opinion, she said that Skyla is a lower dose and it may be better for me because she thinks the Mirena was too high of a hormone dose. BUT since I got Mirena in 2009, you'd think I'd forget the insertion I didn't..It wasn't that bad and I'm a baby." | 1 | March 20, 2017 | 0 | 152 |
181,671 | Prozac | depression | "I have been on Prozac since I had post natal depression in 1994. It has saved my life and my marriage. I take 20mgs but my only son left home recently to go overseas and join the army so my doctor increased the dose to 30mg as I have been feeling anxious and not sleeping as well." | 10 | November 17, 2011 | 20 | 57 |
211,246 | Entocort EC | eosinophilic esophagitis | "Entocort has been good to me and my Eosinophilic Esophagitis problem. It's not as effective as Prednisone, but WAY easier to handle. I could usually last 3 to 4 weeks off of Prednisone. I can only go about a week without Entocort. My side effects have been occasional dizziness, occasional indigestion / heartburn, and sometimes just feeling tired. After several years of Prednisone, this is still much better and easier to handle. I take one 3mg pill (3 times a day) and break it apart and pour it into my mouth and try to let the individual bits of medicine stay in my throat as long as I can. I've been doing well with this and I am happy with the results." | 8 | March 1, 2010 | 19 | 122 |
230,292 | Meloxicam | inflammatory conditions | "Doctor prescribed this medication due to inflammation from plantar fasciitis. 15 mg once a day. Read all the literature about this drug. It was great at relieving the pain in my heel. However, after only one dose I had dizziness and a pounding headache. Also got heartburn even though I took it in a full stomach. I also felt my heart racing and got pressure in my ears. Most likely due to it raising my blood pressure. Definitely not worth all that as I had a TIA 8 years ago. The instructions to doctors says to use the lowest dose for the shortest period of time. Should have been given 7.5 and not for 2 months." | 2 | August 17, 2016 | 21 | 116 |
114,423 | Atarax | anxiety | "I have general anxiety disorder and I'm prone to panic attacks. Being afraid of benzo and it's addictiveness, I got this prescribed. So far it has worked great if I take 2 pills at once, and the effect lasts for about 10 hours. I haven't really felt the hangover part people talk about, nor have I experienced headaches. The only thing I really have to complain about is that the breathing can get almost too relaxed at times, so when I fall asleep I wake up with a shortness of breath, as if my lungs forgot to inhale. It's no big deal though, happens maybe 3 times a night and it wakes me up. And I guess it would be nice to have a pill that takes away anxiety but doesn't make you tired (I sleep like a baby after 30 minutes after taking atarax)" | 8 | October 19, 2013 | 90 | 145 |
162,887 | Rapaflo | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "I am a 53 year old man who suffers from benign prostate hyperplasia. I had to urinate 5 to 6 times every night. My family doctor put me on Rapaflo. It worked immediately, now I have to urinate only once or twice at night. It depends on how much liquid I drank. The main side effect is that there is no ejaculation at all. " | 10 | February 22, 2015 | 37 | 65 |
52,696 | Barium sulfate | computed tomography | "I took the first dose at 7:55am.I had kept both bottles in the refrigerator as instructed. The taste was not as awful as anticipated but there was so much of it that it took nearly 15 minutes to finish. I felt bloated & uncomfortable. I took the second dose at 8:20 am & had much more difficulty getting it down. Finally tossed about 4 ounces down the drain.I really thought I was going to throw it all up.I was given a cup with another half bottle of Volumen to drink as soon as I got to the clinic.That was warm & tasted worse. After waiting for 10 minutes I was taken to the room for the CT Enterography & given the second half of the bottle to drink.I was already having to urinate every 5 minutes by then but got through it.Had diarrhea all day" | 4 | April 19, 2016 | 7 | 145 |
200,656 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I started taking Chantix the last week of September and I have been smoke free for three weeks! My doctor only gave me the prescription for a months worth..so now I am off of it. Today is the second day without taking Chantix, and my mood has been changing, I am yelling at everything, and I am so tired. I even realized at the last minute that I was allergic to the stuff. I am glad that I am smoke free, but I will be glad when the medicine is out of my system." | 7 | October 27, 2009 | 12 | 94 |
180,502 | Diclofenac | pain | "I have tarsal coalition and if I am on my feet for too long I can hardly walk from the pain in my ankle. I have suffered from this since I was about 8 years old. I am 52 now and my Dr prescribed this medication for the arthritis in my hands, it didn't seem to help my hands a lot but I tried it on my ankle one night and literally within 5 minutes the pain was gone. It is amazing and I love this stuff." | 10 | March 2, 2015 | 50 | 87 |
105,519 | Zoladex | endometriosis | "I was given a 3month injection with terrible side-effects culminating in night sweats every 40minutes, shivers, difficulties in breathing, headaches, neck pain and eventually severe depression. The side effects starting showing at week four. I had never ever experienced depression prior to this. After 6 months, sufficient levels of the medicine remain in my system to continue affecting me. Other medication (Provera) prescribed by my gynecologist to counter those symptoms have given me some relief, although it took 3 weeks for that to occur, rather than the 4 days expected. " | 1 | October 28, 2010 | 27 | 91 |
142,785 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Well I'm taking the time outta my day to ease the minds of all the people that stumble across this post. Well lets get right into it. There was this instance that happened 2 days after my period (May 30th), on day 8 of my cycle. After looking at every store that had a self checkout we finally came across target! I took the pill about 2 hours after the incident. About a day after I had some cramping but nothing terrible. 4 days after taking the pill I had heavy bleeding for a few days. I still had a ways to go before my period came again (June 24th). Took a pregnancy test on June 27th, negative. So on July 7th, 2 weeks late on my period, took another pregnancy test also negative. Later that night it finally came. The pill seems to work even if it does push your periodback" | 10 | July 8, 2017 | 10 | 152 |
229,972 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "After being on seroquel and then shortly zyprexa I was put on latuda 40 mg. It gave me a lot of anxiety and strong restless feelings so I dropped to 20 mg and it helped. I've since gone back up to 40 mg because 20 wasn't helping all my symptoms. It helps a lot with suicidal thoughts and negative obsessive thoughts and I've noticed I've lost weight on it. The anxiety can be kinda unbearable at times but in the overall scheme it seems to be worth it. I would go up to a higher dose but my insurance won't cover it. I take it at night with something to eat and if I do have uncomfortable feelings they go away within a couple hours. Overall I would say it's a pretty good med but be careful because it is pretty potent even at low doses." | 7 | February 17, 2017 | 27 | 146 |
98,905 | Microgestin 1 / 20 | endometriosis | "I have taken this medication for 6 years. I have no side effects. I take it continuously and do not get a period. It has improved my life so much. I have so much less pain. I had tried so many different birth control pills and this is the one that works for me." | 10 | May 12, 2011 | 14 | 54 |
152,859 | Doxycycline | acne | "Don't expect this to work quickly. Most people are hoping for something to clear their acne up right away and I can assure you this isn't it. My acne wasn't totally clear until about three months into using this medication, and there was a lot of suffering in the in between time. And once it cleared up, the dermatologist took me off it to avoid bacterial resistance. So now my acne is coming back, and by now having been off doxy for about two months my acne is almost as bad as it was before. If you're looking for a permanent solution or a quick fix, this isn't a good choice" | 5 | April 30, 2017 | 9 | 111 |
125,683 | Flagyl | helicobacter pylori infection | "Most horrible side effects: Bitter taste in mouth even hours after administration, balance problems, confusion, surroundings seem unreal, like walking in a dream ( not a good one) concentration problems, general malaise, not able to eat anything but oatmeal and mashed potatoes. Extreme weight loss. Had to stop after 11 doses. Stomach worse then before.
I have to add that I also had Amoxicillin and Protonix at the same time, maybe the combination was at fault for this extreme reaction." | 1 | June 19, 2014 | 36 | 80 |
152,907 | Doxycycline | acne | "I have been taking doxycycline for over a year now, and this medicine works wonders! For me, I had mild/severe cystic acne on my forehead and after taking doxycycline for 3 months at 50mg a tablet once a day my forehead was cleared! BUT, once my forehead was cleared I stopped taking the medicine which was a big mistake. My cystic acne came back but 20x worse on my cheeks! My doctor started me back up on the doxycycline at 100mg a tablet morning and night. This time it took me about 6 months to see results because of the severity of my acne. So, don't expect immediate results within weeks of this medication give your skin some time! Plus, you need to eat before taking this pill trust me! Overall, no crazy side effects for me!" | 10 | March 21, 2017 | 4 | 137 |
66,682 | Seroquel | bipolar disorde | "Seroquel helped my mental status but I couldn't take being tired all the time and the weight gain was ridiculous even with eating healthy and working out six days a week. To get off of it you have to taper so slow. When I dropped from 12.5mg to 0mg I went through terrible withdrawals way worse than stopping opiates. Throwing up, flu symptoms, I lived in bed and was close to wanting to just quit. I was worthless from day three of stopping to day nine. I woke up on day ten feeling back to my old self and so happy to be free of this stuff they call seroquel" | 4 | August 6, 2015 | 18 | 110 |
140,883 | Escitalopram | depression | "I started to take Escitalopram as only med to deal with a moderate-severe depression with anxiety and despersonalitation. After a try of 2 months, the medication did not work for me, my mood improve and stop the suicide thoughts, but I could not cope with the side effects, mainly parcial convulsions. I had seizures almost every day." | 5 | May 5, 2016 | 1 | 57 |
178,671 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "I started November 18, 2016...First three weeks was super hard, fatigue and lost of appetite. Dr. gave me my first pen in the office. Took shot and straight to work to vomit. Today is December 27, 2016 and I am down 22 pounds. Insurance company notified they will stop paying for the medication effective 01/01/2017." | 7 | December 27, 2016 | 27 | 55 |
98,678 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had Nexplanon for about a year and 2 months now. It's really great to me. The insertion was painless. My cycle is kind of off balance though. I can say I had my period four times and every time it was for like 3 to 4 days. The acne is horrible I get it in my face, back and chest. No weight gain and slight hair loss nothing major. But overall I do recommend it. It beats getting a shot every couple months and taking a pill everyday." | 7 | February 27, 2014 | 8 | 89 |
108,798 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Worst thing ever! Had it in for almost a year, finally listened to my husband and got it removed. He said I wasn't the same person. Ok
I thought whatever.... After removing it I didn't hate him any more ( ok I didn't hate him but wanted nothing to do with him if you know what I mean). I realized it was making me into a crazy person and I'm back to my normal happy self. It gave me terrible mood swings! Never again" | 2 | September 30, 2017 | 3 | 84 |
54,661 | Bupropion / naltrexone | weight loss | "Best thing to ever happen to me! I love this medication and will recommend it to anyone and everyone. Been on it since 12/15/16 and down 15 lbs. Its not as much as the majority of other Contrave users have lost within 5 months but that is my fault. I still eat what I want, just less of it and I don't work out. I'm sure if I ate better and got active I would lose more weight. I have been lazy!
In regards to side effects, they were very strong for me. I had nausea, blurry vision and dizziness but learned to control it with protein. I cannot express how much protein has helped me! It has replaced my breakfast and I drink it along with coffee and grapefruit oil infused water. I no longer crave or worry about food like before " | 9 | April 30, 2017 | 24 | 144 |
201,194 | Zoloft | depression | "This medication has been wonderful for my depression. I was lucky and this started working after just a week and a half. My negative thoughts have stopped and I'm not so irritable. I enjoy the company of my family and have a higher libido vs none at all before. I've had side effects like nausea to begin with and strange electrical feelings every now and then but it's worth it to me to continue." | 9 | October 10, 2016 | 63 | 74 |
16,033 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I am 21 years old, non-smoker, do not drink often, exercise regularly (aka. poster child of health, I was a college athlete as well...I don't even have a cavity!) I recently got diagnosed with DVT (blood clot in leg) and a pulmonary embolism. I was on Junel FE and the 3 doctors I saw said it was due to the birth control. DO NOT TAKE THIS! I know it is considered a "rare" side effect, but it can happen to you easily. Apparently it is not as rare as I thought. The medication is VERY costly and you may have to be on blood thinners for the rest of your life. Be careful." | 1 | June 9, 2016 | 9 | 113 |
28,820 | Lexapro | anxiety | "I took Lexapro from 2005 until about 1 month ago. I have suffered from depression all of my life and have had bouts of panic attacks at various times. I got on the Lexapro starting at 10mg but quickly went to 20mg as 10mg didn't really help. I did notice a calming effect from the standpoint of anxiety and depression. On the downside, I have gone from 170 pounds in 2005 to 200 pounds currently. Also, during some extreme cases I took Xanax during the panic attacks to cope.
I am now trying to get off the Lexapro. I have taken 10mg for a month or two and now am about 1 month into not taking any. The problem is, now I have had some very very almost panic attack nights and have had to take the 1mg of Xanax to help. " | 9 | July 2, 2010 | 12 | 143 |
189,618 | Oxycodone | pain | "With degenerative bone disease, my lumbar spine shows up 'black' in x-rays, and nobody will do another surgery on me. So I've been on everything under the sun since 1999, but they all made me too loopy. Then the wonder drug Oxycontin was prescribed to me, and my life was given back. I could clean my house, play with my children basically get off the couch and out of my wheelchair. I can walk now, barely use my cane anymore. I am so sick of the bad press, the drug tests, etc." | 10 | May 1, 2009 | 272 | 92 |
9,684 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I have been on Lo Loestrin for almost 2 months and was extremely nervous, since the last birth control I had been on did not work at all. Lo Loestrin has been absolutely great for me. I weigh 120 and am 19 years old. I have experienced NO mood swings, heavy bleeding, head aches, nausea or vomitting. I would definitely recommend anyone to give this birth control a shot!" | 10 | September 22, 2015 | 6 | 69 |
161,187 | Risperidone | bipolar disorde | "I have been on this medication for about a month now. It has greatly helped with my paranoia and irritability. There are a few bad things though. It has caused my bladder to go by itself if I do not go as soon as possible and also my thought at times is a little slow. I have not noticed any weight gain and the bad that comes with it can make life a little difficult. It is the only medicine that has even remotely helped with my manic symptoms." | 6 | May 7, 2010 | 3 | 89 |
29,263 | Topiramate | obesity | "I was prescribed Topamax many years ago... before they even offered a generic version and before they could legally prescribe it for obesity! So, my doctor prescribed it to me for migraines because I had a slight history of migraines but she said it would cause weight loss. Oh boy, did it! I was over 200lbs and in a size 18 pants, within 6 months I was in a size 8 pants! By the time a year rolled around, I was 103lbs and in a 00!!! No exercise! This is a wonder drug. I felt great! I had quit smoking, cut out all sugars and red meat, minimal alcohol. This medicine effects the addiction part of the brain as well as other areas. It's just amazing! I did warn my friends that I would forget sentences halfway thru; in 4 weeks no side effects." | 10 | October 22, 2016 | 172 | 144 |
20,399 | Metformin / sitagliptin | min / sitagliptin) | "I had frequent intestinal distress (and I mean distress). Janumet is a combination of Januvia and Metformin. I switched to two pills, Januvia and Metformin ER. ER stands for extended release. It may cost more this way, but it eliminated the problem. Those of you with a similar problem should talk to their doctor. Most don't know that Janumet itself used the immediate release Metformin....which causes intestinal distress in many users." | 7 | January 20, 2012 | 62 | 71 |
33,048 | Seasonique | birth control | "I just started Week 4 of Seasonique and I have to say that I'm very pleased. I was supposed to start my period today and (thank goodness) there's no sign of it. So far, I haven't experienced any breakthrough bleeding either. My skin is looking better too. I may have fallen victim to a couple of mood swings at the beginning, BUT I've always been a moody female so I don't think anyone knew the difference. Plus, I think I might start gaining weight. The number on the scale hasn't changed, but I sort of feel bloated and flabby." | 9 | February 7, 2011 | 2 | 99 |
36,023 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "I'm a 28 yr old mom and wife who was addicted to prescribed vic's & perc's for the past 2 years, taking about 60-100mg's a day to feel "OK". After running out of my pills in 10 days or less...I'd be in agony but would always find ways to get through the days with people I knew who had/sold them. I hated my life which once was GREAT. Found a new doctor..today is day 3 of Suboxone and I feel good, no pills and no cravings or aches and pains (which I find unbearable) I cut my 8mg 2x daily in half because it was too much, had me bed bound, MIGRANES and puking. Otherwise, NO COMPLAINTS...TRY It. I was reading these reviews last week. In denial this medicine could work so well. No longer in denial, it works. My family is so proud of me, which feels beyond GOOD." | 9 | December 7, 2010 | 10 | 150 |
62,500 | Citalopram | depression | "After 10 years and several other medications, this has been the only prescription that has worked with any side effects. It is a shame more Doctors do not recommend this, a family member and a friend have gone to their doctor and asked about switching and ever since they did, they say it is like night and day!" | 10 | April 11, 2011 | 18 | 58 |
17,593 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I Love nuvaring. I've been using it for one year. I've used many different methods of BC and this is by far the best. I've experienced no weight gain, no mood swings, and maintain a healthy sex drive. Here is the best part: it has cleared up my severe cystic acne completely and my skin stays 100% consistently clear while I'm on it. As someone who has struggled with acne, this is huge for me. Nuvaring has helped my self esteem more than anything. I also love that it has kept me child-free so I can achieve all my goals and dreams. One down side is that I do take it out every time I have sex because I feel like it's uncomfortable to have it in during sex. But it's worth the clear skin. And I've done 2 rounds of Accutane- this works way better." | 10 | August 18, 2016 | 4 | 146 |
99,462 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "I am in the midst of taking it now. The instructions clearly say to drink 32 more ounces of liquid . After I nearly vomited finishing the actual prep. Then I had to drink the water. Give it a few minutes and I vomited the whole thing up. So I haven’t used the bathroom once since taking it at 7 pm and it’s now 9 pm. Hoping the second bottle does something, but might need to reschedule my appointment." | 2 | November 14, 2017 | 2 | 79 |
72,965 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "So I've been on Lo LoesteinFe since Nov 2014 now and I've been liking it so far, I was afraid to breakout since I always had very clear skin all of my life . The good thing is my skin is still very clear and I haven't gained a drastic amount of weight even though I don't eat right most of the time so that's good . (But I recommend to exercise and eat right while your on it ). The only downside is that I've been feeling mood swings and depressed while still on this pill and I've only felt this change just this month . Because I'm normally very upbeat and stress free . But other then that I recommend it for not worrying about breaking out or gaining much weight ." | 5 | May 17, 2015 | 3 | 134 |
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