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216,733 | Rosuvastatin | high cholesterol | "I can not begin to describe how much pain I am in right now ... within hours of taking 5mg my ankles are swollen and my knees and hips are throbbing to the point that I had to call out of work.
My cholesterol isn't even that high but my doctor insisted that I take this stuff. It's going in the garbage, although $38 for SIX pills makes me hesitant." | 1 | April 4, 2017 | 9 | 70 |
73,609 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "The first day of using the pill I got very dizzy, threw it up and the experience was horrible. The first month of using this pill I was craving pizza and chocolate. My first period lasted 3-4 days and I did experience some cramping on the first day. On the first month and a half my breasts where really swollen. The second month on the pill my period came on the exact date as last month which I was happy about because my period was so irregular. I was not having craving anything and I did not and still have not gained weight. The pill hasn't really given me any side effects other than that. I really like this pill a lot. " | 10 | May 9, 2013 | 17 | 123 |
162,333 | Hyaluronan | osteoarthritis | "I'm a 41 year old male, been playing volleyball for many years, and had a minor knee injury and went to the orthopedist to get it checked out. He said I had moderate osteoarthritis in both knees and gave me Orthovisc. One injection per week for 3 weeks, not too bad. A little pinch during the injections but no pain afterward. After a few weeks, I noticed a lot less crunching in the knees, and can squat normally again. I believe it has helped a lot, and I hope it continues! I also started taking cod liver oil (with meals) as I read this helps with joint repair and function. They're pretty cheap at any vitamin store. Good luck and I hope this helps someone." | 8 | August 19, 2010 | 64 | 125 |
84,134 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I've tried so many pills, and this one is another flop for me. Still get awful cramps, period isn't regulated, and the worst part of this one, for me, is that I have gained nearly 10 pounds. I work out 6-7 days per week, am training for a marathon, and still have felt bloated and flabby on this pill. It's incredibly disheartening and frustrating." | 4 | May 14, 2017 | 0 | 64 |
185,814 | Saxenda | obesity | "I've been on Saxenda for 4 weeks after trying unsuccessfully for about 12 months to lose any weight at all. I've lost 6 pounds, which is awesome for me. I just started the 3.0 dose this week, so I haven't even been at full efficacy. The side effects have been mild and tolerable... a little nausea after each bump in dose, some heartburn, and fatigue. They seem to be getting better the longer I am on the medicine. I got a discount card from the Saxenda website that keeps my co-pay at $30." | 8 | August 19, 2015 | 19 | 93 |
130,628 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've had mine in for about a month. Everyone I know who has had it said it was great and they love it. For me it has been painful and during sex my boyfriend has commented to me that he felt it poke him. I have also gained weight since the placement. I like that it keeps me protected for 5 years and that I don't have to worry about a pill everyday, but the pain is just too much. I have set an appointment to get it removed in 2 weeks." | 4 | April 12, 2012 | 4 | 92 |
60,913 | Ibuprofen / pseudoephedrine | sinus symptoms | "I call this stuff my miracle medicine. I prefer the liquid gel capsules because the effect seems to take place faster than the caplets, but honestly they're both great! I get the WORST sinus headaches that can last days!! I'm talking pain on one side of my head/face that gets worse with any kind of movement and brings me to tears. Regular ibuprofen will not give me any relief what so ever. My ex bf years ago who is also a doctor mentioned trying this and I'm so glad he did! I kept thinking what I had was a migraine and no wonder why nothing would work. I wasn't treating my condition properly. One pill of this takes ALL THE PAIN AWAY!! Seriously. You have nothing to lose trying this if you suffer like I was. So worth it guys!!" | 10 | December 27, 2015 | 14 | 140 |
199,085 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I started the depo shot January 9th,2016 on my period and two weeks later on January22,2016 I started my cycle again and have been bleeding for 3 months and is still bleeding. I will not be going for my second injection which is in two weeks. I also have head aches and get dizzy often and it has been hard for me to get wet since I started. I will not recommend this to anyone." | 1 | March 18, 2016 | 3 | 75 |
207,329 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "I was scared prior to taking this prep because I read so many bad reviews online. I completed my Suprep two days ago and it was a breeze. No nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain. I think a lot of people get sick because they drink the prep/water too fast. I mixed my prep with Powerade White Cherry and it wasn't bad at all. The taste is really sweet, but salty as well. Probably took around 40 minutes for me to drink the entire bottle, but I had my first bowel movement before finishing the bottle. I decided to sip on the 32 oz of water after finishing the Suprep, which took an additional 2 hours. I did everything really slow, but I didn't get sick or nauseous. Get Destine!! I probably went to the bathroom 11 times. I was clean for colonoscopy!!" | 10 | August 4, 2017 | 14 | 142 |
36,658 | Fentanyl | pain | "I have a severe back condition which has resulted in chronic lower back pain for more than 25 years. I was using oxycodone (Oxycontin) and other pain related drugs until I developed a very severe allergic reaction. I started on Duragesic 50mcg Patch which I have tolerated with only the very minor side effect of mild constipation about once every 2 - 3 months. I have moved to the Duragesic 100mcg patch for the past 4 %u2013 5 years, this medicine is a true wonder. I am able to adjust my dosage from between 50 to 100mcg as required, and the most important thing is that I can lead a normal life mostly pain free. The patch lasts between 48 to 72 hours dependent upon my activity, if I sweat the patch only lasts 48 hours." | 10 | December 17, 2010 | 18 | 136 |
164,435 | Diclofenac | pain | "My doctor prescribed this for inflammation in my lower back area, I have been on it for one week. My shoulder and neck pain is gone almost completely and my back feels a lot better. As of today its been 5 days I have been on this product. The info says it takes two weeks..am hoping it just gets better. Very impressed." | 9 | June 9, 2015 | 33 | 62 |
28,486 | Lexapro | anxiety | "Being in the army the stress level is always there day and night. Then one day bam hit me like a bullet, got real dizzy, light-headed, heart racing. In reality it was an anxiety attack. Out of all the stuff I've been through this is the one that scared me. After, I ran to the docs at the hospital they gave me Lexapro. Been on it for two months now and I feel fantastic. Still a little tight in the chest and small heart beat skips but still on track and loving it." | 8 | April 22, 2013 | 48 | 93 |
22,697 | Midodrine | postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome | "ProAmatine is the best thing since sliced bread! Without ProAmatine POTS patients like me would not be able to function! The side effects are minimal and short lasting (they usually go away within the first week) and it gives people their lives back!" | 10 | August 17, 2010 | 45 | 43 |
12,614 | Cyclosporine | keratoconjunctivitis sicca | "I was prescribed Restasis by my ophthalmologist due to severe dry eye caused by Accutune. I was given a card that gave me a discount since I did not have private health insurance and used each vile over 2-3 days so that it became effectively very cheap for me to use. I had side effects at first, burning eyes and blurred vision. I was told it takes a minimum of 3 months to see any benefits so I kept using it. It worked almost too well, as my eyes started producing tears so much that my eyes would water all the time. I stopped using the product after 1 year, and my eyes have improved so much I no longer need to use it, although I still use regular over the counter eye drops (Systane Balance) once or twice a day as needed" | 9 | October 5, 2016 | 40 | 143 |
204,153 | Dilantin | neurosurgery | "I've been taking phenytoin for the past 8 months now as I had a bleed on the brain that caused me to fit. I've noticed that it's stopped me from having a seizure since the day I fitted. But ever since I've been feeling weak can't remember things from day to day and can't remember what I done like 10mins ago, I'm taking 300mg every night and I feel spaced out every day and can't be bothered doing anything I'm only 22." | 8 | March 24, 2014 | 12 | 82 |
172,753 | Clonazepam | periodic limb movement disorde | "I have had restless leg syndrome since I was at least 5 yrs old, it runs in my family. It affected my school, jobs, trips and sleeping. As I got older the symptoms became worse. By the age of 30 yrs old I could no longer sleep at night due to the energy build up in my legs and arms, my brain was also not shutting down at night. I dreaded going to bed for years. My twin sister also has rest leg syndrome and her doctor put her on Klonopin, it worked for her. So I went to my doctor and he gave me a prescription of Requip. It didn't work well. He switched my medication and I started taking Klonopin. The changes were immediate. I slept for the first time all night. I can take long drives, fly in airplanes and actually sit through a movie." | 10 | August 5, 2014 | 43 | 148 |
115,662 | Menthol | pain | "If you are anyone that loves to hit the gym hard like I do, you gotta know what muscle pain feels like. No one can really tell or know when you have went too far because you are suppose to hurt and be in pain. If you are in pain, it means that your body muscles are stretching and you are making room for more muscles to fit. Many people don't understand that when you go home then that's when the adrenaline wears off and you start to think "I went a little too far that time". Since most of what I do is shoulder press, I have to say that this back patch for pain has saved me from several night where I wouldn't have been able to sleep. Absorbine Jr pain patches for back work quickly, absorb fast, and give me pain relief fast no matter what." | 10 | January 26, 2017 | 0 | 149 |
13,645 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "I was put on Ritalin when I was 6. I did not like it. I took myself off of it when I was 14. My grades plummeted, I developed depression, and then anxiety. I continued to become lethargic, and relied heavily on caffeine. I am now 25. I began to take Adderall recently due to severe trouble concentrating at work, thinking it may help me keep my job. Now that my body seems to be used to the medication I can hardly tell I'm on it. I have noticed improved memory, focus, and concentration. I did have some very adverse side effects accidentally combining with caffeine. I've found now that my body has adjusted I have no side effects and my concentration remains improved, and bonus, no depression. I do worry about cessation." | 8 | November 27, 2009 | 27 | 133 |
134,495 | Ketorolac | pain | "I have about 8-10 migraines a month that leave me hugging the toilet, and/or hiding in the dark closet with a pile of blankets.
Today was the first time they tried anything other than Excedrin Migraine. Toradol! A shot :-\...Oh my, for the first time since 2008 I don't have pain in my back and neck. She said it would not make me tired but I just spent a nice 4 hr nap in zero pain. Yes, the injection had a mild heat like pain for a few minutes. But to feel like this is pretty much awesome!" | 9 | December 14, 2016 | 20 | 98 |
177,035 | Promethazine | sedation | "Although I have fairly high blood pressure - for which I take medication, and use asthma inhalers to prevent asthma, I have found Phenergan to be absolutely marvelous for insomnia - I have an overactive mind! I find it's best to take it about four hours before I go to bed - then it knocks me out for the night. Sometimes I still feel a bit drowsy in the mornings and have discovered I only need the lowest dose to get a good night's sleep. I only take it the night following a sleepless night. Hope this is helpful." | 10 | September 19, 2010 | 127 | 99 |
161,654 | Diphenhydramine | insomnia | "This worked great for me! Full 8 hours sleep and woke up very refreshed with no drowsiness.
However it did not work as well when used on long haul flight as i continually woke up. Still not much drowsiness though" | 9 | May 31, 2015 | 8 | 40 |
230,883 | Milnacipran | reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome | "Have been taking Savella for 3.5 months - started because of chemo induced neuropathy. The only side effect that I did not know was a side effect until I read this board, was sweating in head area. I was having severe pain in both hands and arms and it is virtually gone. Also, I have lost 13 lbs. and could not figure out what why - guess this could be the miracle for weight loss. Very pleased with Savella, wish I had known about it two years ago." | 10 | September 27, 2013 | 22 | 88 |
86,189 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "I took the Suprep as directed in two doses the evening before my Colonoscopy.
Very nasty taste it took me close to an hour to finish, I felt like throwing up, but lucky for me I didn't. Well I waited and waited to no avail. Had a massive headache, so bad! Bloating and the noises in my intestines were so bad even my dog got scared and started to bark. I still had not gone to bathroom yet and took the other half at 2:00am in the morning, by this time I was feeling so bad from lack of sleep and the headache I lay up in bed not meaning to fall a sleep and when I woke I was covered in the brown stuff, I was 8 hours in before this stuff worked. My Colonoscopy had to be cancelled due to not being clear in time. It just didn't work for me." | 2 | May 8, 2015 | 6 | 153 |
52,041 | Adipex-P | weight loss | "Adipex-P worked for me. I lost the weight and I'm keeping it off. I haven't become resistant to the medicine at all. The generic brand is different - I had a headache and dry mouth. The name brand - no problems. I'm continuing to take it under the supervision of my doctor. I have no side effects, I feel good and I'm at a good weight. I exercise and stay on a low carb/high protein diet. This medicine rescued me from the weight loss merry-go-round." | 10 | November 25, 2014 | 166 | 85 |
207,609 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "I found the Suprep very difficult to take. I followed a low fiber/ light diet at least 3 days prior. The straw was somewhat helpful. But the buildup of whatever chemical they put in the prep was quickly overwhelming. I got through the first dose but threw up after drinking all the water. It started working after 5 minutes. I had alot of discomfort and cramping and chills. The cramping was relieved after I started going. I was disappointed it took so many trips to the bathroom. After starting the 2nd dose the fluids started running clear. I did not finish all the second dose. I was happy to pour about the last one quarter cup away and everything associated with it. My endoscopy and colonoscopy went fine. I will never do the Suprep again" | 8 | February 11, 2016 | 16 | 135 |
193,310 | Cyclobenzaprine | muscle spasm | "I have been taking flexril for two years I have a disc messed up at C5 to C7, I have experienced dry mouth, but it does take care of the pain." | 9 | July 25, 2015 | 28 | 31 |
79,476 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "Me and my girlfriend had sex sadly the condom broke. I was so confused, I rushed to a local Walgreens and purchased the pill. Which was about two hours after our incident. Then here came the long waiting. We waited and nothing. I thought day after day. Guys let me tell you I have a future and this pill saved it. Don't use it as a birth control it is used for what it says, emergency only. Thanks science." | 10 | July 5, 2014 | 94 | 79 |
146,410 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "I was on the highway to ruin. I was extremely addicted to Oxycontin. My source was "gone" one day. I was in hell with the withdrawal symptoms. I got a prescription for Suboxone. Then after a few hours the withdrawal subsided. I proceeded to feel better and better. I'm now almost completely off of Suboxone and reducing it steadily. I am telling you people that I beat a brick wall of withdrawal by a few hours. I went on to have a great weekend with my wife out of town without ever having to worry about running around to find more Oxycontin. Look up Senator Orrin Hatch and his great work to legalize Suboxone. It is a true wonder." | 10 | March 16, 2009 | 34 | 119 |
144,225 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have had Nexplanon for a week now. I haven't gotten a period, but I often get cramps. I switched from Depo. I am hoping that my body is just getting use to it and the cramping will stop. Other than that I have not had a problem so far. I will do a review again in a month." | 2 | May 27, 2016 | 1 | 59 |
125,795 | Viibryd | depression | "After trying several other medications viibryd does help with my depression. Unfortunately I have had many side effects including insomnia, Vivid abnormal dreams, night sweats, and numbness in my hands. I have been taking 20 milligrams a day for almost a year. My depression has started to increase and I am hesitant to increase the viibryd to 40 milligrams a day because I am afraid the side effects will get worse.
The drug manufacturer offers a very good rebate program on their website. I get $100 refund from them each month so my cost is only $115 per month." | 7 | May 15, 2017 | 7 | 99 |
69,569 | Buprenorphine | pain | "This patch is the best thing to happen to me since I hurt my back. It gives me freedom from living my life based on prescriptions. No more worrying about running out of pills, or waking up in the middle of the night just to take a pill because I start to go through withdrawals. (I am not talking about puking in the toilet, curled up on the floor withdrawals. I mean the awkward feeling and leg twitches that wake me up). I work 12 hour shift work 3 to 4 days a week and the fact is I need more pills on some days. It was a constant worry having to balance my pain, work, life and pill intake so I wouldn%u2019t run out. I still need oxycodone for %u201Cbreak through pain%u201D but I do need to take JUST a few to feel comfortable. If I have a day off work and only need one pill, I don%u2019t have to take more later. If you have just started taking them, give them some time to kick in, it took a week or so for me to realize it was really working, after two months I realized the overall impact on my life. The freedom from a pill bottle is the main benefit, and I am sure other chronic pain suffers can relate. I read these blogs all the time, to research and gather information about new medicines my Doctorr wants to try. I have never felt the need to share until this point. Hope it helps somehow." | 10 | August 10, 2011 | 239 | 258 |
203,176 | Blisovi 24 Fe | birth control | "This has been the worst BC I've been on, mood swings, cramps, terrible headaches, it is a total downer. I've really noticed that I've been less engaged in communication and tired. I've been on it for about 6 months, and it's 6 months too long." | 2 | May 3, 2017 | 5 | 45 |
145,729 | Qsymia | weight loss | "My experience with Qysmia has been okay. Thankfully, no side effects except sometimes tingling in my hands and feet. I started at 225 in November 2014 and now six months later, I am 204. I thought I would have lost a lot more faster like everyone else but I haven't. My appetite is definitely less than it used to be but I do still treat myself to chocolate. Gave up potato chips and french fries!! Although, I'm not exercising as much as I should. My BMI went from 38 to 35. I think it's good to take it off slowly anyway. 3/4 lb. to 1 lb. a week is fine for me. My goal is 140. It may take me over a year to get there, but slow and steady wins the race!!" | 9 | April 30, 2015 | 52 | 133 |
149,577 | Mirena | birth control | "I have had the Mirena only for a month however so far so good. The insertions was not as painful as I expected maybe because my OB inserted it while on my period. He stated for easy insertion. Afterwards little cramping but nothing major. The only downfall is its only been a month and I have been bleeding often. First week no spotting but second week spotting then third week spotting but little more. I don't think its my period just yet as its a week before but I hate the in between bleeding." | 8 | September 2, 2012 | 0 | 94 |
176,901 | Promethazine | opiate adjunct | "Been taking promethazine 10mg for years now to get rid of motion sickness. I can’t travel on public transport. But
Then I noticed after running out of my prescription that there was 25mg Phenergan you could buy at the chemist with 56 tablets. So
I saw you could take them to help you sleep so I started taking them with my zoplicone sleeping tablets which didn’t really work (shouldn't be taken together). The usual dose for sleeping in 25mg to 50mg night but I have been taking more than that (which is dangereous) . Some advice would be very much appreciated" | 10 | October 20, 2017 | 0 | 101 |
210,799 | Mirtazapine | depression | "My first week experience taking Mirtazapine 15mg nightly.
Night 1 - Slept for 14 hours straight. Woke up groggy, mind foggy with dry mouth, lethargy and a voracious appetite. Not a good start.
Nights 2-4 - slept really badly each night. By day 5 I felt like a zombie slurring words and forgetting even the basics like people's names. Thought about calling the dr and getting off this medication.
Nights 5-7 - decided to take medication an hour before bed (instead of just before bedtime) BIG improvement. Woke up day 6 feeling refreshed, clear of mind and full of energy. Still had the appetite and dry mouth but I wanted to do things and the things I always enjoyed doing! Great feeling. This seems to be working for me. I will continue taking it" | 8 | May 2, 2016 | 40 | 134 |
98,286 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Hello All!
I am currently on the Nexplanon birth control, and I have to say I loved it at first. It's so nice not to have to take a pill everyday, but my negatives have out weighed the positives. First, my period comes every two weeks and in between I cramp like hell. Not to leave out that I feel like I'm on edge in a bad mood as well. I also get pimples in between my eyebrows on my forehead, where I never use to get them and under my nose. Before the implant I never had acne problems, and now I see them all on my forehead. I'm so sad because it won't get better." | 10 | May 21, 2015 | 7 | 117 |
141,806 | Escitalopram | depression | "Unfortunately after losing insurance coverage I had to switch from Lexapro to Citalopram for affordability. I sure hope Lexapro has a generic form soon because it helped a little better than what I am currently taking. I have a couple of friends who have been on Lexapro, and versus other medications it has yielded the best results." | 8 | December 20, 2010 | 7 | 57 |
144,627 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I read these reviews shortly after having Nexplanon implanted and was terrified. I decided to wait until my first period to review Nexplanon myself. I got Nexplanon implanted on November 4th and had my period on February 19th. It lasted a day and then I spotted for two weeks. During those two weeks, I developed some acne on my chest and back and my sex drive was through the roof. Those are the only negatives to Nexplanon. I have had a great experience with Nexplanon so far. I think it's important to mention that I have no children and had no problems with oral birth control either. I would definitely recommend Nexplanon." | 10 | March 1, 2016 | 5 | 112 |
140,502 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I have pretty bad anxiety, with some depression. Sometimes I get so overwhelmed that I feel like my life is falling apart, and it feels so real. When I take my lexapro, I feel so much better. It's just a baseline, it doesn't MAKE me happy, it just allows me to feel like a normal human. I'm most myself when I take my medicine because I can focus on things outside of my own stress and fears. It can make you a little nauseous at first, and I experience some insomnia the first few weeks, but it goes away. SO worth it." | 10 | November 7, 2016 | 61 | 102 |
175,287 | Hiprex | kidney infections | "I have had constant Kidney/UTI infections. The doctor has tried everything. He put me on a low dose antibiotic over a period of time, this worked for a while. Constantly, I would be on a double dose of antibiotics and after taking the course as directed and would have intercourse again the infection would come back. I've bathed and done all the right things but the infection would always come back. I have gone through early menopause and kidney/UTI infections are part of the course as your body starts having less hormones something we are not told. I went on a quest to find another alternative and tried Hiprex and haven't looked back, I am very happy with the product Hiprex." | 10 | July 31, 2017 | 9 | 121 |
204,946 | Levemir | diabetes, type 2 | "Before starting Levemir, I was on Janumet, Glipizide, and Invokana. The Invokana triggered a rapid (over a 3 month period) weight loss from 138 pounds down to 115 pounds. I felt miserable. Thirsty, cotton mouth, constant urination, leakage, etc. My glucose went up from around 130 to an average of 240. My doctor took me off Invokana and started me on Levemir. The results were astounding!! Within a week, my fasting glucose was down to 100 and my weight started to increase. After 2 months, my weight is at 131.. All of the dehydration symptoms are gone!! I can't wait to see what A1C level a month from now (3 months on Levemir) I now feel physically and MENTALLY much better." | 10 | February 23, 2016 | 10 | 121 |
207,471 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "This is the most horrible thing I've ever tried to get down!! It works really well if you can actually bring yourself to swallow it. There has to be something that's not this horrific!" | 1 | September 30, 2016 | 8 | 34 |
116,258 | Adalimumab | rheumatoid arthritis | "I am a 57 year old female, diagnosed with RA 29 years ago. I took Enbrel for 9 years, but began to have more frequent flares, so my rheumatologist switched me to Humira. I took the first injection 20 days ago and felt great until day 12, when I developed severe flu-like symptoms, with aches and pains and had a significant rash over my entire body and face. It was like having a major RA flare plus an itchy rash and headache at the same time. I was prescribed a six-day dose of prednisone and 24 hour a day Benadryl. I had little improvement three days latter and received a steroid shot which was three days ago. Four days later, I still have significant overall weakness, a major headache and injection site reaction from the initial and last injection." | 1 | December 18, 2015 | 41 | 139 |
129,422 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Me and my boyfriend were having sex and the condom broke, right at the tip (of course). He did not ejaculate yet so we quickly stopped and went straight to the store to get plan b. I knew that I was very close to ovulation so the timing was important. I took the pill within 2 hours. Over the next few days I noticed little to no symptoms. I was tired the first few days, but that could've easily been due to other causes. I was obviously very anxious to get my period. On the 5th night after I took it I noticed some brown discharge. I was a little worried that it was implantation bleeding. When I woke up, I had gotten my period very heavy. Now I can breathe relief! Thank you plan b!" | 10 | August 31, 2015 | 10 | 136 |
130,180 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I am 40 yrs old, and I have had Mirena just 2 months shy of 5 years before having it removed. I experienced some cramping when it was inserted and a few days after. Post removal, I had very minor cramping, but nothing that required medication. I have had no to very light periods the entire time. I still weigh within 5 pounds of what I weighed when I got it. No mood swings, no anxiety, no depression. This is the best birth control that I've had. Previously I was on Depo for 12 years and the pill before that. Everyone's body chemistry is different, therefore, the negative experiences may not be yours. If you are hesitant, I would try Depo Provera first as my experience with both have been very similar." | 10 | July 1, 2014 | 29 | 132 |
110,536 | Serax | anxiety | "Effective when having a particularly bad day on antidepressants but less effective when not on antidepressants. Find anxiety symptoms aren't overly settled in comparison to Lorazepam unless you take a couple. Plus they take 45 mins minimum to kick in and during an attack, isn't helpful. When not taking antidepressants, got up to 45mg on very bad days but was down to 1-2 tabs a month on antidepressants." | 7 | May 17, 2014 | 41 | 68 |
97,337 | Ambien | insomnia | "I have been taking Zolpidem (Ambiem) for about 6 months now. After I retired I found I could not fall asleep and when I did I woke up after 4-5 hours of sleep feeling tired all the time. This medication has been a miracle for me. I now wake up after 8 hours feeling refreshed with lots of energy." | 10 | July 2, 2008 | 107 | 59 |
175,256 | Mucinex | 55</span> users found this comment helpful. | "For Fibromyalgia: I have been taking two 600 mg tabs per day of the 100% guafenesin Mucinex since June 2014. Previously was on Lyrica (I now have liver damage I think was caused from that and Cymbalta) which really didn't seem to help much. Can't claim to be totally pain free because it appears I have a "weather" body. Whenever a high pressure storm system comes in, my pain levels go up. I am convinced however that guafenesin therapy works. I have seen other websites that say it is only having a placebo effect, but then how do you explain those people who accidentally helped themselves stop fibro pain when they took it for sinus problems? I now have to be very careful what I take due to liver problems and guaf has no side effects... So? :)" | 8 | April 20, 2015 | 55 | 138 |
193,081 | Dextroamphetamine | adhd | "When I was 12 years old. I woke up at 2 in the morning to blindingly agonizing pain, bad enough that I found myself screaming at the top of my lungs. But when I tried to get out of bed I found my strength fail me and plummeted to the ground hitting my head on my night table. My parents found me and brought me to the hospital.
I only found out years later when reading a list of side effects and overdose symptoms just how harmful this drug is. The word limit doesn't allow me to even scratch the surface. I will say that it has left serious physiological scars that decades later have still not healed.
I cannot deny that it did help me pay attention in class. But I would still advise any parent that loves their child to STAY CLEAR!" | 1 | September 14, 2017 | 3 | 144 |
121,871 | Venlafaxine | ibromyalgia | "Been on this medicine for Fybromyalgia for 4 days and it has made a lot of difference already. I am on the very low dose at the moment 37.5mg and am titrating up to 75mg after the first week. I feel sick in the morning before I eat (which I don't usually do until lunch time) but after a coffee this feeling subsides enough to manage. I have tried about 6 other medicines over the past 12 months and the side effects of them all were intolerable. However if I can take this medicine with the effect it has already had then I will be happy." | 7 | May 14, 2013 | 62 | 106 |
202,559 | Lithium | bipolar disorde | "Lithium did well for me for more than 15 years, but then the creatinine levels went up and I had to switch. Eight years later now, I have hyperparathyroid symptoms, at least that is what it looks like. That is a long time after stopping it to see elevated calcium levels, etc. But I have no regrets. The last 30 years have been stable. Depakote keeps me well. Just be aware that this could happen." | 9 | June 12, 2011 | 23 | 75 |
130,250 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "If you are worried this pill doesn't work, don't be! Condom broke accidentally 2 days before I was supposed to ovulate. My man drove me to store and took the pill 10 hrs after incident. I was worried my weight would have an effect on the effectiveness of the pill, but no worries. We pulled through. Had minimal side effects. It just made me feel sleepy for about 1 week." | 10 | March 2, 2014 | 48 | 70 |
52,976 | Rogaine | 15</span> users found this comment helpful. | "Have been using Rogaine for a period of 4 months and no change was noticed at all! It was prescribed by my GP in Toronto and really had a strong hope to have my hair regrown! Because it is an ineffective product, I stopped using it! It is such a waste of time and money!! I have no faith in Rogaine anymore!
I recommend you take your time deciding whether to use it or not before buying it." | 1 | February 9, 2017 | 15 | 78 |
110,153 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I decided to take this because the birth control and Plan B was not working and I got pregnant. Thank god I delivered a healthy and beautiful baby boy. I got this Dec 29, 2015 and it was the most terrible experience of my whole entire life. I bled almost immediately after the insertion till now April 5, 2016. I finally got in out today because my bleeding got worse. I would sweat even if I barely did anything that day, extreme migraines and it worsened my depression and anxiety to the point I could not sleep and had no energy. Please ladies reconsider this because I would NOT quit bleeding. It destroyed my sex life and self esteem too. As if today I actually feel great and trying Yasmin because this is awful!!!!!! Zero stars for me " | 1 | April 5, 2016 | 1 | 139 |
177,019 | Promethazine | motion sickness | "I own the tablets (50 mg), the syrup, and the suppositories. My longest experience has been with the syrup. I have been using the syrup for over 10 years for helping to control my motion sickness. Also, I have used it other times to help with stomach upset too. I started out taking 2 teaspoonfuls of the syrup and that worked great worked great for controlling my motion sickness. However, the longer I continued to take it, the higher of a dosage I found myself having to take for it to work for me. My doctor ended up increasing my dosage. I was prescribed the biggest bottle of this stuff that you can get. I saw alcohol listed as an ingredient. I didn't feel right using it anymore. I was prescribed the pill and suppositories to use instead." | 3 | October 26, 2013 | 5 | 138 |
128,644 | Phentermine | weight loss | "This is the 1st time I have taken Phent. Started 6 wks ago on 15 mg + w garcinia gambogia and I felt great and full of energy for 1st 2 wks. I am 5'2" and was at my highest weight 162 lbs. I have been going to the dr every 2 weeks and he also kept me on a diet. Low carbs, lots of veggies, fruit was ok. He has kept me on specified diet plans. No more soda, or juices, or sweets. At 6th week he increased my dose to 30mg am +15mg noon. My insomnia is bad and I'm more jittery. So I cut off lunch dose off until I feel better. I am now at 147. Not as much energy but not sleepy. Dr kept me on lower dose because I have meniere's disease and my migraines are bad. I haven't had any episodes of vertigos or migraines since on meds." | 8 | June 9, 2015 | 6 | 155 |
90,519 | Docosanol | herpes simplex | "This is the only thing that works for fully grown cold sores, I have never tried to use it to stop a cold sore ( the only thing that stop an oncoming cold sore is wrapping a piece of ice in a napkin and letting it melt on the cold sore area) abreva is to speed of the healing process which it does very accurately, it basically just shrinks everytime u apply it." | 9 | February 16, 2016 | 9 | 73 |
227,873 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got my insertion done on April 2011 and it is now August 2011 and I am not having any problems with it, except for my skin. I have had only 2 periods since starting and no spotting in between. As I mentioned above only complaint is that in the past 3 weeks my acne/skin has become red and an increase in breakouts. Even with this I am staying on it because it's great not having to worry about getting pregnant because I forgot to take a pill - it is worth it!" | 9 | August 22, 2011 | 1 | 93 |
168,215 | Rizatriptan | migraine | "I have had migraines since I was 9 so for 22 years now. I tried Imitrex nasals with no results. My hero of a doctor prescribed Maxalt 8 years ago and I can manage my life now. I don't have any side effects from it although it wouldn't matter since I now get relief! I have found migraine medicines are hit or miss for many so I'm beyond pleased I found a hit. I recommend Maxalt to anyone that will listen." | 10 | March 12, 2012 | 16 | 81 |
229,539 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "Started taking 20 mg. Makes me sleepy (like almost knocks me out) and had a headache for a few days. Week 2 Day 2 of upping dose to 40 mg now sleepy & nauseous." | 7 | September 1, 2015 | 17 | 34 |
9,719 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I was prescribed this medication last Monday. Immediately, I was experiencing side effect. I noticed that my sex drive decreased tremendously. In addition, I would nausea throughout the day. Within the first few days I was spotting lightly then by day 7 I was HEAVILY bleeding. It required me to wear a tampon. My breast were super tender. I couldn't wear regular bras no longer so I switched to sport bras. By week two I was experiencing acne..my skin has always been clear due to my regular skin routine and vitamins. The worst side effect of all I had depression. I was noticing I was upset for the smallest things from my kids misbehaving to my boyfriend stating a fact about something." | 1 | October 6, 2015 | 3 | 122 |
177,840 | Duloxetine | generalized anxiety disorde | "Under the supervision of a psychiatrist I ran the gambit of SSRIs
from Prozac to Zoloft with only mild improvements. Cymbalta proved at 120mgs to be wonderful. My insurance was a buzzkill by limiting me to 60mgs but we tried Celexa as an adjunct with similar but not total benefit. Taken with breakfast the change within an hour is dramatic, and missing a dose or two is traumatic. My only anxiety now is God forbid I am ever to go without my Cymbalta. It helped me through 10 chemo sessions, especially with the resulting neuropathy. Perhaps it will fall to a tier 1 med and I can resume 120mgs... There is hope." | 10 | May 11, 2013 | 103 | 112 |
7,958 | Xanax | anxiety | "I've tried everything for anxiety - which is severe ALL the time. XANAX WORKS! Only issue is the length of time it lasts; I can feel the effects almost immediately (within 20 minutes and continue to feel effects kicking in for a good hour after), but after about 3 hours, I start to have rebound anxiety from it wearing off. Be careful of tolerance though. Since I've been on it, I've had to increase 4x. I started of with 0.5mg 3x/day and am now on 1mg, 5x/day. I don't want to change that, but this seems to be a perfect. It gives me the relief I need as often as my body seems to need it. I am so grateful for this drug, as my panic is non-existent, where it hasn't been in YEARS. It's been non stop - never relief. I finally feel relief." | 9 | March 6, 2010 | 62 | 145 |
202,188 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "I had pimples all over my forehead, cheeks, chin, everywhere! They weren't so noticeable but they were there! I went to the dermatologist about a week or two ago and I'm so glad I did! My dermatologist gave me this cream to use in the morning and my acne is already starting to fade completely! It does tingle a little but I feel that's when it's working! I've tried a lot of other creams but this one works best and fast!" | 10 | October 6, 2013 | 22 | 81 |
202,226 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "This really works. I used it for a week and my acne cleared but I found out using a bit to much will dry your face up and itch badly, but worth it, well for me. I was also given DIFFERIN with it, makes a good combination." | 10 | September 18, 2009 | 11 | 47 |
225,481 | Bupropion | smoking cessation | "If you are having trouble sleeping make sure you take it early in the morning. It gives me a slight energy boost. If you take it twice a day ask your doctor for a bigger dosage for once a day in the morning. I take 300 mg XL when I wake up and it is fabulous. . Good luck. I suffer depression so I have taken it for a long time with no relapse." | 10 | August 28, 2014 | 24 | 74 |
186,957 | Famciclovir | cold sores | "Itching started Wednesday around midday, however I mistakenly thought it was due to a pimple I had popped. That evening the itching got worse and the area (corner of my mouth, bottom lip) started getting red - I knew it was a coldsore. I took the 3 tablets before bed and was afraid it may have been too late. Thurs woke up with a slight headache, assumed it was the drugs fighting the outbreak. Fri & Sat, you could see a small blister, a little red, but wasn't getting much bigger. By Sunday afternoon it was disappearing and today (Monday morning) it's almost gone. Relief! Next time I won't hesitate & will take as soon as I feel the itch! Had I not taken them, I assume I'd have developed an ugly CS that would've last till next weekend." | 9 | April 30, 2017 | 3 | 139 |
171,617 | Wellbutrin | depression | "This medication has saved my life. I've had a chronic case of major depressive disorder, clinically diagnosed and treated for over 15 years.
When I was rudely and suddenly cut off this medication due to financial issues, I became suicidal and was hospitalized after a violent suicide attempt. I had never been suicidal before. I had never before been hospitalized for depression.
Today, I'm just grateful to have a better doctor. I'm very happy and proud to have a full year recovered from that horrible, tragic time a year ago when I was denied access to Wellbutrin." | 10 | September 29, 2011 | 29 | 97 |
173,962 | Sandostatin | diarrhea | "My mom is an OVCA patient undegoing chemotherapy with Docetaxes and Gemcitabine on a 3-week cycle and she had developed severe diarrhea accompanied by fever probably due to neutropenia and Loperamide/Imodium did not help her even after one week of taking it. The doctor suggested Sandostatin and after 2 doses of 100micrograms 8 hourly, the diarrhea stopped completely." | 9 | December 30, 2010 | 7 | 58 |
128,834 | Phentermine | weight loss | "Works great for weight loss but I stall after three months as my body gets used to it. Doc gives me lorcaserin during off month to kill my appetite then alternate back to phentermine seems to make it work again. Lost 60lbs but unfortunately will need surgery to get excess skin off mainly in belly area." | 10 | September 16, 2014 | 82 | 56 |
68,830 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "So I've had two shots so far
My period has been heavy when I get it and I spot all month long. I've experienced depression in the past and it seems like it's gotten worse on the shot. I've actually attempted suicide since I've started the shot.my sex drive is crap and my mood swings are crazy. I don't recommend this shot to anyone" | 2 | August 28, 2016 | 15 | 64 |
4,456 | Belviq | weight loss | "I started Belviq after coming off of Phentermine and I have also had gastric sleeve weight loss surgery 17 Months ago. The first 2 days I was so exhausted and chilled I couldn't hardly move. It has helped decrease hunger and I eat less now but haven't lost any wt still maintaining a 131 lbs weight loss but need to lose more. But last night I noticed I was producing milk. I have now read up that can be a side effect I go to my gyn tomorrow and will know more but I'm pretty freaked out!" | 5 | September 8, 2016 | 10 | 97 |
220,300 | Amitriptyline | dysautonomia | "Improved neurological functions, less flare-ups of the autonomic system. Helps - body temperature regulation has become a little better, able to sweat a little now, able to swallow now with no problems, hand tremors a majority of the time, and about half the adrenaline rushes than before. Does not help - sleep, heart rate and blood pressure, GI problems (gastroparesis, stomach pains, or constipation), heat intolerance, brain fog (memory problems). Has had to increase medication a few times, but am still on it. I am still on this medication and would not want to go off this - I have seen improvement." | 8 | August 31, 2014 | 8 | 102 |
77,420 | Prolia | osteoporosis | "I been on prolia for 2.5 years
Just this last one I have noticed more pain in my arm. Going on 2 weeks. Other than that I have had no problem prior. I will continue taking it as long as I can afford it." | 9 | December 30, 2016 | 46 | 44 |
80,625 | Refresh Liquigel | dry eye disease | "I was asked to use these drops one month before cataract surgery. After 10 days or less (not sure of exact timeframe) I wanted take my eyeball out of my eye socket. I was in a lot of pain in that eye and wanted to just keep my eye shut. I called my eye doctor to let them know I could not use this eye drop and explained my symptoms to an assistant. She told me to use hot compresses and to use another eye drop prior to surgery. I told her I must be allergic to this eye drop. She did not agree. I did not use any more eye drops until 7 days prior to surgery." | 1 | April 18, 2017 | 0 | 118 |
27,791 | Lexapro | depression | "I started taking lexapro for anxiety and depression. My anxiety was so bad at times, I felt like I was having mini panic attacks. The worst part of my day was the thought of waking up and having to go to work. I have 3 children and felt like I couldn't take care of them, thank god for my family. Besides the occasional Advil for a headache, I do not take any other medications and didn't really like the idea of being on this type of medication. BUT, you know what? I have a family, friends, a career, and house, so if I have to take a little pill to feel better, then so be it. I'm just glad I don't have to suffer and there is help out there." | 10 | March 3, 2017 | 91 | 130 |
192,960 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I have had horrible mood swings and have gained weight. I never know when or if I'm going to get my period and my poor husband has had to deal with my mood swings. I was on Ortho-Tri-Cyclen-Lo for 2 years before this and never had a problem. I'm changing back." | 1 | July 16, 2009 | 18 | 51 |
166,256 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have had Liletta for a year now. Insertion was bad but nothing I couldn't handle since I was used to awful cramps. Since then I've remained around the same weight, my skin has stayed clear, and I have a much lighter period then I used to. Only negatives I've had are random spotting which I've had on previous birth controls as well. I highly recommend Liletta!" | 9 | January 12, 2017 | 6 | 67 |
213,350 | Nuvigil | 3</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I take this medication only as needed for daytime sleepiness caused by depression and insomnia. It helps tremendously, though over time its efficacy does seem to diminish a bit. It can interact with certain oral contraceptives too, which is definitely NOT cool...but if you use a back-up method of BC it is great!" | 9 | September 29, 2009 | 3 | 53 |
218,492 | Tri-Sprintec | acne | "For the past few years, five years to be exact, I have struggled with acne pretty badly. The beginning of this year (February) I decided to try and do something about it, I went to my nearby Planned Parenthood and got prescribed to Ortho Tri Cyclen. I went to my local pharmacy to pick up my pills only to see they had given me Tri Sprintec as it was moderately cheaper and "made of the same ingredients". I have not had many problems on this pill.. no weight gain, no cramps, no nausea... but my face... it got extremely worse. My entire right side of my cheek and my chin broke out in large patches of cystic acne.... only to have it clear up significantly during my placebo pill week...
In fact I have heard many stories of the brand name/generic having extremely different affects on some people... so within the next few days I'm switching over to the brand name and hoping for the best." | 2 | June 14, 2017 | 1 | 166 |
186,346 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "I was on this medicine for 2 days (I know, I should have had more time). I had so many side effects I can't mention them all here but I just felt awful. I called my Doctor and they said it's not for me. There were to many side effects and that was only 2 days on it." | 2 | September 26, 2011 | 4 | 58 |
62,800 | Biotene Mouthwash | xerostomia | "I have sjogrens so have a dry mouth. From the first time I tried it I was impressed with no dryness from alcohol in my mouth, no burning. This mouth wash has kept my breathe and mouth slightly moist for awhile afterward use too. I highly recommend this for dry mouth, from medications or medical conditions." | 10 | January 15, 2017 | 7 | 56 |
137,589 | Ocular lubricant | eye redness | "Was prescribed this for dry eyes by optometrist, told to use twice daily. Ever since 1st use, eyes stung and got extremely red, vision got worse, blurry vision, redness, itchy, and sensitivity to light. Did not realize it was this until I stopped use. Was told to use every 2 hours and vision was getting worse. This product did not work for me." | 1 | September 23, 2015 | 23 | 63 |
146,263 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "I just started taking Suboxone 3 days ago at a doctors office to help me get off a 5 yr methadone habit let me tell you to wait the full 3 days before starting this stuff. I in no way weaned myself down from my 150mg a day. I had the worst withdrawals in my life. They had to put me out to get through it. But finally I'm coming out of it. So the outlook is bright so everyone wait the three days I wouldn't wish this on anyone." | 8 | January 20, 2010 | 16 | 90 |
226,800 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had my implant for going on three years. During the first year every few months I would have urinary tract/bladder infection like symptoms. I would go to the doctor and they would prescribe me antibiotics then it would go away. By the third time having these experiences I waited to see the doctor to tell them my concerns. I felt like I was someone was squeezing my bladder it would get tight and get loose and I would have to take a moment to stop and let the pain go away. When speaking to the doctors about this they say it's "pelvic pain" I've never experienced this in the past with any birth control I've been on the iud non estrogen and estrogen, pill, and patch. Periods come around the same time every month and spotting occurs." | 7 | February 22, 2015 | 0 | 138 |
210,333 | Linzess | constipation | "I have suffered for 40 years with constipation. I was taking Amitiza but I suffered from hair loss. So my Dr suggested Linzess. It took days to kick in and then it was out of control for at least an hour. I quickly began gaining weight, so I stopped the meds for a couple of months, dropped 8 lbs :) Well I decided to try the Linzess again to see if the weight gain was caused by something else....It was the Linzess 7 lbs in 8 days. I would rather drink mineral oil and drink Miralax instead of using this drug any more...Very Pricey." | 4 | June 4, 2015 | 17 | 104 |
176,704 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "I have used Lorazepam 1mg tablets 3 times daily for 35 years without any side effects. I cannot live without it nor do I want to live without its effect on my brain. Without it I am an INTROVERT, with it I have been a successful EXTROVERT. As a doctor once mentioned to me the release of my "Secret Springs" occur and I get flushed as red as a beet of thoughts that go through my mind when I am talking to people. I will not live like that ever again. At times doctors have been reluctant to give it to me, I beg and explain my reactions without it. So far, I have always gotten a prescription. I have NEVER abused it by taking more than the 3 mg's per day and I realize how powerful it is on the brain." | 10 | April 16, 2009 | 27 | 142 |
131,434 | Generess Fe | birth control | "I got a 3 months of a free sample. But, I only used 1 month. The first week was great. Then I started the second week and started spotting. I spotted every day till about the end of the pack. My moods were terrible. By the third week I was arguing with my boyfriend which felt like constantly. He told me it was like I was on my period mood wise that whole month. I'm not taking it anymore." | 4 | October 20, 2013 | 8 | 79 |
30,026 | Klonopin | anxiety | "I'm taking this in combination with Zoloft. I take 0.25 mg of Klonopin (half a pill) twice a day. It's a very low dose, but in combination with the Zoloft has been effective at managing my anxiety. I was originally taking 0.5 twice a day but that was making me too drowsy to concentrate on work. Overall this is a great med for anxiety, especially when waiting for an SSRI to start working." | 9 | November 24, 2015 | 38 | 73 |
223,517 | Epclusa | hepatitis c | "Been on epclusa for 6 weeks now. I'm pretty tired, nothing I can't handle....but, I am concerned with the shooting pains in different parts of my body, the numbing sensations throughout my legs, muscle spasms, and ear ringing. I really hope these side effects go away once I stop treatment. They are disconcerting. I hope everyone writes follow up reviews a few months off treatment as well....all in all, nothing I can't handle and better than the riba." | 7 | February 24, 2017 | 15 | 78 |
51,951 | Adipex-P | 18</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I am down 13 pounds in 10 days of taking this medication .. haven't eaten much since starting so I'm pushing the fluids to keep hydrated. No exercise but I'm a Mom of 4 so Im kept busy run l moving around after kids. Jitters insomnia dry mouth and dizziness are some side effects I've had but hoping that my body adjusts to the medicine soon." | 9 | October 19, 2015 | 18 | 66 |
81,064 | Hypercare | hyperhidrosis | "I have been using this product for years and absolutely love it! In school I used to wear sweatshirts all the time, and sometimes I'd even sweat through those. When I first started using this, it was Drysol, but there doesn't seem to be a difference between that and Hypercare. I hadn't used it for a couple of months before last night, and the burning/itching was almost too much to tolerate, but no sweating today. The negative about this product is that it now has a new sponge top that you apply yourself. When I went to push it on last night, I lost my grip on the bottle and dropped it, spilling most of the brand new bottle. How irritating! I wish it'd come "assembled" as it used to." | 10 | January 5, 2011 | 0 | 130 |
218,799 | Opana ER | pain | "I recently had a back operation and was put on Roxicodone and 20 mg Opana ER. It works very well in my opinion. I am able to move around more and not sleep all day due to pain, I would recommend it for anyone with chronic or severe pain." | 9 | April 8, 2008 | 75 | 49 |
98,395 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got my Nexplanon in after my 1st son was born. Never had a problem with it. Didn't gain weight, didn't get a period for the whole 3 years I was on it. Now that my second son was born Jan 2015, I got it again in March 2015. Once again I loved it. Not a period in sight yet. This is the best for me because I don't have to remember to take a pill every day. No Oops babies here." | 10 | March 12, 2015 | 18 | 82 |
40,010 | Contrave | obesity | "I am so thrilled with Contrave. I am 40, female, 5'4", weighed 268 when I started the meds about 12 weeks ago. I am now 240! 28 lbs in 3 months! This is the easiest weight loss that I have ever had. Trust me, I have lost and gain probably 350 lbs over the last 20 years. And I always suffered. This Rx has changed everything. I don't obsess over food anymore. I don't binge. I know when to say when. It's like the switch got turned back on between my brain and my stomach. I have very few or lasting side effects. I have had some slight nausea and tummy discomfort but I always have had that so not a big deal. The only lasting effect that I have noticed is hand trembling. It's annoying but so worth it." | 10 | June 22, 2015 | 50 | 140 |
110,783 | Imodium | diarrhea, acute | "If I eat meat, spicy foods, or dairy products, especially if it is later in the day, I sometimes get acute diarrhea at night. This is sometimes accompanied by pain that is bad enough to double me over. Imodium has always stopped the diarrhea, and the pain that I get with it, and almost always within two doses. As the bottle suggests, I take two pills after the first loose stool, and one after any subsequent loose stool. Although other medicines (such as Pepto-Bismal / Kaopectate) can also be helpful, whenever I sense that these symptoms are starting, I think of Imodium right away, because I know there is a very high probability that it will make the period of discomfort be as short as possible." | 10 | October 13, 2013 | 24 | 126 |
107,852 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "I've been on Ortha Evra & Xulane for going on 6 years now. They switched to the off-brand a few years ago and I never noticed a difference. I haven't had any complications or bad side effects from it. The only thing I've noticed is if I quit taking it, my period quits coming. I just recently tried to stop in January, my period came that month. Skipped February completely, and passed my period date for this month. So I got back on it to hopefully regulate it out again. Not sure what to do if I wanna stop taking it and try to get pregnant again tho." | 9 | March 14, 2017 | 6 | 108 |
141,817 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I'm 31 and have been taken Lexapro before I wanted to go with something cheaper. My doctor prescribed a generic citalopram. I have been on that for about 7 months now. I can tell you I notice a difference in the 2 medications. Lexapro allows me to feel more motivated to get things done and generally helps me focus with less stress, while citalopram has had not much effect other than weight gain and still at times I get really irritable. Being a single father of 2 I'm going to ask my doctor to place me back on Lexapro so I will feel more proactive and not like a bump on a log that doesn't care." | 9 | October 25, 2010 | 10 | 116 |
118,312 | Naltrexone | alcohol dependence | "Been fighting mild alcohol dependance, binge drinking, for a number of years and heard about naltrexone. I took it for a bit last year using the Sinclair method with some success but I wasn't disciplined and under some abnormal life stresses I lost my path. I have again taken it up in the last two months and my alcohol consumption has reduced by 2/3rds. No hangover in 2 months which is miraculous. I get the urge to drink a couple of times a week, usually after a stressful day at work, I take the pill wait an hour and start drinking a beer. Midway through the second beer the desire to continue drinking has gone. Some nausea but much preferable to alcohol effects. If you are a borderline alcoholic it can work wonders." | 9 | February 1, 2015 | 99 | 133 |
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