Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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61,279	Xyzal	allergic rhinitis	"I have tried everything for seasonal allergies and also have been on numerous antibiotics for infections. I have been taking Xyzal for about a month now and it's the best medicine that I have ever tried. I am almost 99% allergy free. Also, most people have said that they have had weight gain. NOT ME, I HAVE HAD WEIGHT LOSS of about 4 lbs. I always react the opposite way to medicine anyway."	10	June 7, 2009	19	73
65,033	Saphris	bipolar disorde	"I have tried everything under the sun for depression and anxiety over the past 15 years. Saphris is an amazing medicine. I take the black cherry flavor, which does NOT taste horrible, but is good (other flavor does taste horrible though) and I feel like my depression has been majorly lifted, my manic episodes and irritability have decreased greatly, and I am doing things in life that are productive for the 1st time in years and years. I must say I must also take Lamictal though, as without that the mania goes out of control even with Saphris. But together, excellent combination."	10	September 8, 2011	33	102
118,509	Fetzima	major depressive disorde	"Took Fetzima 40mg for first time last night, kept waking up all night, horrible gas, woke in the morning(5am) and had to throw up, also had excessive sweating, headache, overall sour stomach. Will not continue taking medication, have never had such a bad reaction to antidepressant before today."	1	June 8, 2015	14	48
113,019	Bisacodyl	bowel preparation	"Taking this as preparation for colonoscopy. 4 tablets with a LOT of liquid (at least two quarts), and seven hours later it started to work. No cramping, vomiting or other side effects mentioned in so many reviews, just movement out. I think that taking a huge amount of water really helps. Super easy!"	10	October 24, 2016	3	53
41,585	Clonidine	opiate withdrawal	"Hi, wanted to add a post to help convince those who do not know clonidine yet that it's the best thing ever. I'd been using heroin for years before switching to methadone. It was fairly easy to taper 5mg at a time until 20mg, where it became more and more painful/stressful - I'm now at 4mg. I didn't have a clue about clonidine until two months ago, I looked it up on the internet and talked about it with my physician and he prescribed it to me. Then, the miracle happens: I switch from 5mg to 4mg, and 48h later at withdrawal symptoms onset I only had to take 0,5mg of clonidine to avoid ALL withdrawal symptoms. I had no sweats, no anxiety, no chills, no pins and needles, no trashy feeling... TRY IT, no side effects noticed."	10	August 18, 2017	31	138
207,311	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"I wish I could say the taste was the worst part. For me it was the two glasses of water you are required to drink after the first 16 ounces of Medicine. Apparently I drank it too fast as it bloated me up till I thought I would burst. Tried to burp but threw water up in my mouth. And like so many others here I am dreading the second dose at 2 a.m."	10	July 10, 2017	4	74
195,827	Levomilnacipran	major depressive disorde	"I've tried damn near every med you can think of. I have MDD, GAD, PTSD, ADHD..wellbutrin stopped working after 3 yrs, and I don't do well on SSRIs (fetzima is SNRI). So I said , everyone is built different, so trial and error/guinea pig it is. 20mg once daily for 2 days then up to 40mg/day. Day 1 had completely 0 side effects. Day 2 nausea and vomiting, lasted until day 5..which is when constipation began. BUT my depression is under control despite environmental factors I can't control. I am less emotional, moody, or irritable in general. Suicidal thoughts don't last as long as before. I'm not a zombie. No weight gain. Its Good. Not Great. 7/10 for me. Stared 80mg today..nauseous but will subside. I'm pretty stable. Give it a chance."	7	May 18, 2017	16	132
104,612	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've been on Seasonique for a year now and absolutely love it. The only things that I've experienced are a little bit of cramping around the time I would normally have a period, but nothing too bad. I have gotten a little more emotional since being on the pill and have had a small acne issue around my jawline, which I had never had before, but nothing that bad. My sex drive did go down a bit in the first couple of months, but then I was back to normal. I highly recommend Seasonique to anyone who's considering it for birth control. I mean, you can't beat only four periods a year. "	9	May 18, 2011	0	113
169,403	Diethylpropion	obesity	"I've been taking this medication for three and a half weeks and I lost 8 lbs. My goal is to lose 50 lbs and I hope the medication works. I will keep you updated."	9	August 7, 2011	14	34
156,570	Dulaglutide	diabetes, type 2	"Started taking trulicity after my insurance would not pay for bydureon. I have been on it for 6 months. I would off and on get what is called diabetic fatigue. No energy have to rest.. it has become more frequent. . Now accompanied by feeling dizzy and feeling like about to pass out when exerting myself, also racing heartbeat. I won't be taking this anymore. I don't want to feel like that."	5	March 18, 2017	14	72
132,067	Tacrolimus	organ transplant, rejection prophylaxis	"All praises to program. I have not had any problems with rejections. Liver transplant Date 2011. I’ve had some itching and my sleeping is awful. But my main problem follows. I have developed NODM (New Onset Diabetes Management) and I simply cannot lose weight, instead , I am gaining and CANNOT LOSE. I EXERCISE AT LEAST 1 1/2 HRS DAILY, MY DIET IS EXCELLENT AND I'M A MODEL PATIENT. Yet my post transplant diabetes is out of control. I am hovering around 7.0 and I am literally killing myself exercising, eating right, taking meds correctly, etc. Been seen by 4 Endocrinologists....more oral meds and more insulin. Just this week, I’m been told to take Glipizide maximum daily dose, Novolog insulin, 9 units X3, Novolin 28Us/10Us & Junevia"	9	November 28, 2017	0	127
222,055	Fluconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I had the itching symptom bad rarely any burning, so I went to the OBGYN the next day cause I was always itching in my sleep . The doctor check & said its just yeast . A big relief cause a week before me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex so I was scared . I took one pill and now the yeast just leaking out in a clumpy formation . I hope it be gone soon."	7	October 27, 2015	24	77
186,609	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"A suggestion for people that have insomnia problems with Pristiq--take it in the morning. The first week I was on this I took it at night and there was no sleeping to be had. I've been on it for 8 months now and ever since I switched to mornings and I've been sleeping just fine."	6	November 17, 2009	45	55
204,820	Toradol	pain	"I was in the middle of passing a kidney stone. I was admitted to the ER with severe pain in right side, tremors, cold sweats, nausea, vomiting, feeling of full bladder and need to urinate but inability to urinate. I was given IV toradol and the pain subsided within a minute. I was even able to get some shut eye on and off for maybe an hour. Of the IV drugs I have received, this one had me the most clear headed, functional, aware. It staved off the pain for about 3-4 hours, after which I asked for another injection before being released from the ER, as the pain was returning with the nausea. NOTE: I have been having severe (2 or 3 at rest, 7-9 in wrong position) right leg pain for a few months. Toradol ineffective. Nerve pain?"	9	October 21, 2016	8	140
134,011	Hyzaar	high blood pressure	"I have used Hyzaar for 8 months. It does cause strange heartbeats and even much discomfort in right part of my chest about an hour after taking the pill. I never had any of that before."	1	February 4, 2011	46	36
151,794	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I recently quit smoking with no problems at all using Chantix! I have smoked a pack and a half a day for 8 years and nothing has ever worked before. By day 9 on Chantix I really could care less if I smoked even with coworkers asking me all day to smoke. This is a wonderful medication any smoker should try this."	10	August 13, 2013	20	62
105,953	Atomoxetine	adhd	"The first month on Strattera, I did not feel well. It made me tired and grumpy. Then, after it stopped being a nuisance, it started being nothing. No help, ZERO. Waste of time, money and liver. I quit cold turkey after my 6th month script ran out. Too expensive to continue paying a lot of money for ZERO. (I no longer had the same insurance that had a copay. I do not know how much it would have cost with my new insurance)."	1	February 2, 2016	8	83
91,720	Acetaminophen / butalbital	headache	"I used this medication for over 25 years. It was very helpful for quite awhile and although I never abused it, I began experiencing rebound headaches, at which point I had to discontinue this medicine and am in the process of finding something else that works-guided by my neurologist."	6	October 13, 2011	10	49
155,739	Metronidazole	bacterial vaginitis	"The medicine works wonders in curing bacterial vaginitis. However, the taste is not so pleasant. I gagged quite a bit while taking it and still had an after taste....eeewww, but it was all worth it because the bacterial vaginitis went away in no time!"	10	July 29, 2012	27	44
164,450	Diclofenac	back pain	"I started taking this medication and within a few hours my back pain was considerably better and I have been suffering with back pain for 14 years and this is the best I have felt in a long time."	10	February 19, 2015	45	39
3,735	Fioricet	headache	"I just took this medicine for the first time, I have had severe migraines for years. I can't believe how well this medicine is working already! I have chronic sinusitis, degenerative disc decease and TMJ. I also have braces and just got them tightened so I haven't even wanted to get out of bed lately. I am so excited I found this medicine, I can't believe I was never told about it before!"	10	October 15, 2014	47	73
73,553	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I loved this birth control at first. I never had any side effects at all and then when I moved, I had to switch brands because my pharmacy didn't carry it. That brand was fine too but then I ended up moving again and got switched back over to this. Ever since the switch (it's been almost 8 months now), I have felt terrible. I get depressed and moody easily and I have completely lost my sex drive. When I do try to have sex with my boyfriend, it takes an extremely long time to get me aroused and we end up having to use lube every time. It's also made me gain about 10 pounds. Basically the only upside I've had to being on this pill is that I've gone from a B to a D. "	3	July 25, 2013	5	138
66,696	Seroquel	bipolar disorde	"I have had severe depression and anxiety for a long time. Adding to that, I was sexually assaulted and now also have PTSD. Long story short, I became addicted to opiates and am now in recovery. Being in recovery, I embarked on a journey to get my mental health under control. I was diagnosed with Bi Polar 2 and PTSD. I take Seroquel at night with Lamictal, and Lithium twice daily. The Seroquel is a must for me. After five years of flashbacks, panic attacks, and night terrors over my rape, I can finally get a full night of sleep. I have asthma and it doesn't bother it, and I'm on 100mg per night. I saw one reviewer say do not take seroquel if you have asthma. The truth is EVERYONE is different. Seroquel works great for me."	9	February 5, 2016	33	138
111,227	Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir	hepatitis c	"Wannabehepcfree And all others that think they can't afford these drugs. Contact the drug manufacturer. Each drug has their own programs to pay for the drugs, if insurance will not. Treatment is available to everyone. You just have to go straight to the drug manufacturers themselves. This is how I did the peg-interferion, ribovirun them drugs sucked. I start new drugs in September 2017 and am really nervous. Past drugs made white blood cell count go really low, I had zero energy but worst of all I felt like I had insects under my skin constantly. I failed treatment. Haven't heard any of you say you had itching or the feeling of bugs under skin so ya! That's good. Good luck to all."	7	June 16, 2017	6	123
191,834	Lisdexamfetamine	adhd	"My 5 yr old started taking Vyvanse today and had a bad reaction to it while at school, severe itching with a twitch of his shoulder. There was no outside signs of breakout. Tried to contact doctor who prescribed and have received no reply, therefore after talking to pharmacist and school nurse, and health unit care provider, I have decided to stop Vyvanse, 30mg daily, until I receive some reply from his doctor. Then I am going to ask for something else. If it works fine for your children, God bless, but please keep an eye on them for the first 24 hours; allergic reactions do occur, we were just lucky it was not more severe."	3	November 4, 2009	29	116
108,912	Nexplanon	birth control	"I'm currently 21 and I've had Nexplanon for just over 2 years now (since 15th June 2015) and have had absolutely no problems with it. Possibly the best decision I've ever made. Obviously all BC affects everyone differently, but for me I've experienced no mood swings, I haven't had a proper period or cramping in 2 years now (I've had maybe 4/5 occurrences of extremely light spotting in 2 years -lasting no more than a day each- and even that was mainly just slightly pink discharge), I haven't noticed any weight gain from it (but I was gaining weight regardless because I started University and lived off take-outs). I'll be getting it replaced a few months before it's due just to be sure. I love it, though."	10	June 17, 2017	10	127
67,247	Omeprazole	gerd	"My symptoms were coughing up clear salty mucus for over 3 yrs then 3 months ago burning sensation between the ribs just above the diaphram, pain in the middle of the back( the burning is what forced me to see doc two months ago ).He put me on Lanso for 6 weeks. The burning between the ribs reduced. Then doc decided to let me continue meds and changed to Omeprazole one capsule at night. The burning sensation is almost completely gone. I have that feeling that food is stuck around the middle of my chest something I never felt before meds. I have also noticed that during menstrual, the usual mild headaches turn into bad migraines, dizziness, muscle cramps and body weakness. After menstrual, these symptoms reduce except the muscle weakness and cough. : ("	7	March 25, 2017	7	135
213,997	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Omg I put the egg in at about 7am & it about 9:24am and I am burning and irritated. I used the restroom and decide to put the cream on for the itching and that was the worst mistake of my life. The cream was burning my vagina. I am at work so i feel very unconformable. Its burning and itching at the same time. Do not use this product. Monistat 7 is the best one to used."	1	July 18, 2016	7	78
9,747	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"My experience with this BC started out well but quickly took a horrible turn. I had been on it a few years ago and experienced moods swings so I stopped taking it. I started again about 3 months ago. While I had no period, crapping, or acne..it caused me to be more anxious than I ever had been. I have barely slept in days, I feel extremely depressed and have a negative outlook on life. This BC ruined me, nausea, leg pain, anxiety and depression. Please be careful if you have a history of anxiety or depression taking this. The mood swings just aren't worth it. Losing my sex drive and have been pulling away from my boyfriend. I would definitely not recommend this BC to anyone, even someone I hated lol."	2	August 17, 2015	3	132
147,504	Alprazolam	panic disorde	"I have (HAD) strong panic and anxiety attacks specially out in public. I feared everything. Always the ... What if this?... What if that? ..worried about the worst things that could happen. Lived on edge of my seat. Then doctor gave me Xanax and I felt like myself again. All fear was gone and I was so much happier. More at ease with things. I didn't stress out so fast and could go have fun in my life. Xanax is my life saver. "	10	December 10, 2009	44	84
125,924	Viibryd	depression	"I was on Viibyrd for a month and was really gaining weight fast!!!! Doctor switched me to Brintellix 10 mg. I knew it was too strong for me so I dropped down to 5 mg. weights coming off and I feel so much better !!!!"	5	April 10, 2015	20	45
174,882	Metamucil	dietary fiber supplementation	"Started taking the product for health maintenance and it was also recommended by my internist after a colonoscopy and early signs of diverticulitis. Also my wife who is a RN nursing supervisor has used the product for years and rightfully claims it reduces bathroom "paperwork". I think the product is gentle acting and good when used regularly. and over times does what it is supposed to. I like the powdered version and think the taste is good. This product is a startng place to clean up inside out and get the benefits of more energy, better health. I also think some folks would benefit from stronger more "kick butt" once a year type colon, liver and kidney body clenzing from Dr Schultz or others, for major healing and slowing the aging process."	9	January 19, 2010	76	132
77,547	Cephalexin	skin or soft tissue infection	"my Doctor as soon as I start to see the onset of one of these cyst and he goes ahead and prescribes me Cephalexin 500mg capsules. And they don't even form into what looks like a little bug bite. And again it's gone in under two days. Cause I'm not sure I could deal with another Mount St. Helena cyst like before. It disrupted everything I did. It made it hard to sleep, just sit there, putting tops on FOR SURE, walking, dancing, being goofy with my kids, and much much more. So for me Cephalexin is a miracle working drug. It's freed up a lot of my life from so much pain and allowed me to be the real me again! :). <3"	10	July 12, 2016	26	124
221,721	Dexlansoprazole	gerd	"I started taking this after it was recommended by a second GI doctor who performed a endoscopic ultrasound in an attempt to determine the cause of my chest pain (recently diagnosed as nutcracker esophagus). I had been on AciPhex for years with excellent results but Dexilant has been giving me a host of symptoms. My acid reflux has returned and I have developed severe diarrhea, gas and bloating that is resistant to all anti-diarrhea medications - both OTC and prescription. Hopefully I will go back to the AciPhex next week. I don't think I can stand this much longer."	5	September 19, 2011	48	99
223,129	Estradiol	postmenopausal symptoms	"It seemed to work just over night. I put the patch on at nighttime and have not had any major "hot flashes" since. Is this too good to be true? I shall see in a month or 2. It stays on just fine if you follow the directions. So far so good. I feel calmer and not irritated like I did when I was sweating like a race horse!"	10	October 30, 2015	30	69
136,253	Twynsta	high blood pressure	"Overall well tolerated. Just put on higher dose (80 mg/10 mg) for better blood pressure control. I will see if there are increased side effects. Am currently on Twynsta for 3 months."	9	February 3, 2011	8	32
188,573	ParaGard	birth control	"I have had this for two months. I am still breast feeding my youngest so my period has yet to return. There has been no pain or spotting or bleeding whatsoever. The only difference so far is increased in vaginal dryness but that could be attributed to the breastfeeding and getting older. My family doctor said to get the IUD replaced after five years because the wires may disintegrate in the acidic environment of the vagina making the removal process difficult. Even if the copper IUD says 10 years."	10	October 23, 2016	9	89
91,460	Uribel	urinary tract infection	"This medication definitely was effective in taking away the symptoms of urgency after I had a urinary procedure done. It worked pretty fast within 30min. However the side effect if "fluttering heart" was very negative for me as I have an anxiety disorder so the heart palpitations triggered me to get very panicky. The side effect starting after an hour of taking it and subsided about 2-3 hrs afterwards. Overall I would recommend this medication because the effectiveness was excellent."	6	May 2, 2013	56	80
53,855	Dronedarone	atrial fibrillation	"I have been taking Multag along with Diltiazem for a year. I have been able to maintain a normal heart rate. There have been no side effects. The only drawback seems to be the cost. This is not on most insurance companies formulary list. Your doctor must put through a special authorization request. The cost is high. Without insurance it's about $300 for a month's supply. Because my doctor's authorization was honored, I pay $123 a month. I put through a request to Sanofi-Aventi citing personal hardship and asking for a reduction in price from them. So far, I have heard nothing from them. Although it's a hardship for me, I pay the price for one simple reason -- it works."	10	October 10, 2011	66	121
196,712	Paroxetine	postpartum depression	"Prescribed paxil for depression, anxiety and OCD of contamination. I took 10mg of paxil for 1.5 months. I experienced no side effects, which was the only upside. I experienced PPDA only 1 month after my first and only son was born. As a 1st time mom I thought everything I was experiencing was typical, until I began having suicidal thoughts and resorted to self harm, all taking a toll on my relationship w/ my son and husband. Waited for 10 months to finally get help. While taking paxil at first I felt better and more connected to my baby until two weeks later I noticed I felt EXTREMELY unmotivated, lazy, zombieish and uncaring. I went from one extreme with OCD to never cleaning anything ever. So I felt just as depressed as before."	4	November 8, 2017	0	133
101,842	Terbinafine	onychomycosis, toenail	"I have suffered from ugly fungus in my toe nails for over 40 years along with dry feet with skin scaling off all over. I tried just about every off the the counter medication to no avail. Finally, I decided to visit a podiatrist who prescribed a 3 months of Terbinafine treatment. I tested my liver before the treatment and then three times during and after treatment. The test results were good and there was no effects by the drug on my liver. During the first 2 weeks of treatment, I noticed a significant improvement in my dry feet. The scaling stopped completely and to my amazement, my feet looked healthy. The toe nails, however, took much longer to heal. Today, one year later my toe nails are completely clear and no signs of fungus period!"	10	June 17, 2017	12	136
203,009	Gildess Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I've been on this pill for about 6 months and the first 3 or 4 months I was using the 28 day pack. A couple months ago my pharmacy switched me to the 21 day pack and ever since I have been getting my period on the second week of pills. This "period" lasts up until I start my next pill pack. I suppose I can be thankful that I'm not pregnant but if you're considering taking this pill to help regulate your cycle like I did, definitely do another brand."	2	December 21, 2015	4	91
91,326	EnLyte	vitamin/mineral supplementation and deficiency	"My Dr. prescribed this for depression. It never helped. I stopped taking it when I found out that millions of people have unbound iron dysregulation, and also that synthetic vitamins aren't good for us, only good from whole food sources. I may have caused my body damage from taking this...as I will soon find out with HTMA & blood tests. My advice is to thoroughly research everything your doctor prescribes before taking it. I hope this helps others..."	1	December 10, 2016	3	78
199,350	Depo-Provera	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I have been bleeding for 2 months straight, nonstop. I am not a happy camper. I only got this shot to stop my cycles for a bit, but I got totally the opposite. I will not get another shot, ever."	5	May 3, 2015	29	40
5,479	Sovaldi	hepatitis c	"Hi, I have had hep c for at least 25 years would not take the old treatment. Now I'm taking Solaldi /Daklinza my Geno type is 2 A and 2 C - my viral load was 28 million when I started meds ,after 4 weeks viral load was undetced. Just finished my 6th week today. I'm going thru the County Hospital in Dallas,Tx Had no problems getting my meds as Medicare just approved them. So keep trying to find help. I have had very few side affects mild headache for ten minutes not even enough to take a Tyanol the 1st few days. I did itch at the start took allergy med a few days and every so often. I feel better taking the hep c meds my brain fog is better and I sleep like a baby! I take my meds at 7pm on time every night & have to go to bed by 9 pm"	10	July 5, 2016	8	157
107,440	Implanon	birth control	"While I love how dependable the Implanon is and it is painless and thoughtless, every woman's body is different. I had my period for 2 weeks every month and then I would spot for 2 weeks and then have maybe a week without bleeding and then it would start again. You have to weigh what is the most important to you and if not having to worry about taking a pill or inserting a birth control method inside your every month is what matters to you then honestly this is the way to go. I had no weight gain and no mood swings. "	8	September 20, 2011	0	104
195,433	Aviane	birth control	"I've been on birth control for almost 2 years and have gone through about 8 different brands of pill. Aviane if the only one that keeps my emotions balanced. I noticed a little weight gain, and my breasts got bigger, but really other than that its been effective, affordable, and doesn't cause me stress or discomfort. My periods went from 7-9 days to 3-5 days and its great."	8	July 19, 2017	8	68
87,594	Naproxen	period pain	"I have extreme nausea a few days before and during my period. I tried so many things but nothing worked. My gyn wrote me a script for 550 mg of naproxen twice daily and I took it 3 days before my period and during my period. It worked!! I feel 100% better than the previous month."	10	November 18, 2014	37	56
159,160	TriNessa	acne	"I am 19 years old and have suffered from moderate to severe acne since I was 13. I had tried everything. And when I say everything%u2026I mean EVERYTHING. Long story short I have finally found something that works for me. Just wanting to share: I have been seeing positive results after taking a women's multivitamin and a vitamin A. As well as getting prescribed a Tretinoin .05 gel. You can do the research but just wanted to also tell people about those. Good luck! I hope you have to same great results I have!"	9	December 5, 2014	4	94
15,770	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I'm a 21 year old , little over weight with a hormone deficiency called pcos . My Doctor put me on Lolo for 3 months . For the first month my period was very heavy and painful and then a week letter I got my period once again , by the second time I only got my period once however it still was very painful . When I did get my period naturally ( off the pill ) it was very light and non painful . By the 3rd month I bleed for 3 straight weeks and had bad cramps . It did give me clear skin . However I did had a decrease in my sex drive and painful intercourse . I would not recommend this pill ."	3	September 22, 2016	3	129
11,150	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium	birth control	"I have taken this pill for two years now. I was originally put on it, because of a polyp. The polyp decreased dramatically. I have had no side effects minus minor spotting. My mood has increased dramatically right before and during my period. I used to have really bad cramps when I would get my period; however, that is practically non-existent now."	10	September 18, 2013	11	62
8,329	Zolpidem	insomnia	"Take it on an empty stomach, or it won't work. I have terrible insomnia and have been on it long-term. It still works after 15 years. It had some initial side effects, but they went away after a few months. It works very well, but I gave it eight stars only because you have to take on an empty stomach. If I eat a late dinner, I can count on it not working. Otherwise, it's the only medication that has helped me sleep. I take 15-20 mg per night."	8	July 16, 2015	38	89
21,915	Eliquis	prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation	"75 yrs.old very active runner and skier,suffered first AF and minor TIA in April 15 left with only slight speech impediment and some short term memory loss- put on eliquis 5 mg -no side effects at all- told to resume all my activities and return for routine blood tests in a year."	9	November 29, 2015	54	52
45,765	Fluoxetine	bulimia	"I'm taking 60 mg Prozac since 4 weeks. I only relapsed twice in the first week (while being on a lower dose) It took away the urge to binge and even purge. I'm less depressed, too. I've been through 5 years of psychoanalysis and 2 hospital stays all to no avail (never took medicines). I have bulimia for over 25 years and am hopeful to get rid of the food pressure - for good. Prozaz changed my life so far. I'll update at a later time."	10	August 15, 2011	87	86
59,778	NuvaRing	birth control	"I have been on the Nuva ring for almost 3 full years. I would agree with many other reviewers- zero sex drive. When I do have sex I have to use tons of lubrication which my body lacks terribly- I am wondering if the ring is what is causing the dryness during sex. I also feel like it causes irritation periodically. I also found that it will sit low and need to be adjusted sometimes. I am really considering consulting with my doctor and getting off permanently. On the flip side- never gained weight, was super easy to insert and forget about, maintained periods, didn't feel like it caused moodiness or was mentally hazardous."	5	June 24, 2016	8	114
158,749	Methylphenidate	adhd	"I've used Concerta for 5 years and loved the improvements at first - I became successful, in perfect shape, and did most things extraordinarily well. My life did a complete 180. Once unfocused, unmotivated and disorganized, I transformed to near perfection in everything I did. The price you pay for perfection - I've lost my friends and my social abilities. I used to be fun and full of life! You begin to seclude yourself because you are too focused, too mechanical. You lose weight because your appetite goes away and you are indeed anorexic. I couldn't sleep, had extreme anxiety, headaches, dry mouth, highs and lows....I can go on and on. It changes you and you may think it's great but ultimately you lose yourself in the process."	1	March 7, 2010	192	128
101,493	Xeljanz	rheumatoid arthritis	"Felt the drug working within a week. Don't know how the drug could be paid for if you don't have insurance AND copayment assist. My copay was 300 before copay assist. Has really helped with minimal side effects"	8	May 8, 2016	27	38
55,690	Effexor	major depressive disorde	"I've been on antidepressants for 16 years. From Celexa, to Prozac, to Paxil with none ever truly taking away my depression and anxiety. I suffer from major depressive disorder, ptsd, anxiety and I'm bipolar as well. Since starting Effexor, my life has dramatically changed for the better. I'm honestly the happiest and calmest I've been since the age of 15. I started with 37.5mg 2x daily and I'm now up to max dosage. I've zero side effects and can function fully without benzodiazepines for my anxiety thanks to this medication. I HIGHLY recommend giving it a try, especially if no other antidepressants have truly made you feel 100%. It's possible to beat depression with the right medication, just keep on trying and hang in there!"	10	July 9, 2016	39	125
36,364	Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline	helicobacter pylori infection	"This is my third day now. I was unlucky to catch the flu the day I started the treatment so I am drained and tired. Side effects I had were migraine hitting my right side of the head all through my teeth, nausea, stomach pains, reflux at night, and waking up with panic attacks. Hope to survive the treatment. Glad to be on break, otherwise certainly unfit for work. No diarrhoea till now but I am energy less."	7	January 1, 2017	3	78
8,060	Xolegel	seborrheic dermatitis	"After four months of thinking I had chronic dry skin on my face, I saw a dermatologist who diagnosed me with seborrheic dermatitis. He gave me a prescription for Xolegel. It is VERY expensive at over $800/tube, but my insurance brought it down to $100 and then a discount card from the manufacturer brought it down to only $10. In three days, the redness and scaling on my face were gone. I can't imagine not having this medication."	10	March 14, 2017	3	78
218,134	Amoxicillin / clavulanate	sinusitis	"I was prescribed this medication for sinusitis. After taking the pills twice a day for 5 days out of the ten I needed I began developing side effects- swelling of the throat, sweaty hands and feet with tingling/burning, tingling in both arms, swelling of lower legs and ankles, tight chest, pain on front and back or chest, pain on both sides of my neck, unable to sleep flat, nausea and constant gas and indigestion. Dry mouth, terrible taste in mouth with white coated tongue. My blood pressure jumped to 144/98 from the usual 117/80. I thought I was having a heart attack! The pain in my chest was unbearable. I am hoping all these symptoms resolve on their own after stopping the antibiotic. All of my medical tests came back normal. "	1	December 27, 2016	6	132
100,004	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I have been taking Azurette for 3 years now and I couldn't of found a better birth control option. It took me maybe a month to get use to but since then I don't ever have any adverse/side effects. The only downside to the pill is on the sugar pill week I tend to be more moody and irritable than normal. However, it has been super effective in preventing pregnant and regulating my normally horrendous periods that I use to have. My periods are much lighter and bearable. I would definitely recommend azurette to someone else."	8	July 11, 2017	1	96
157,706	Accutane	acne	"Ive been suffering frok acne from the age of 12 ever since ive been so insecure,at the age of 13 i started putting foundation to cover it up,it was reallly bad.Accutane/roaccutane saved my life and my confidence in many ways,im 14 ive been with this medication for 3 months now ive seen alot of change in my skin,really happy with my results,i really recommend roaccutane,i started off with 20 mg then 30 then 40,my side effects were nose bleed,dry lips,dry face,back pain,headaches and joint pain but its definatly worth it.i took a before and after pic and in these 3 months ive seen alot of difference and now i can go out in public without makeup!ive tried everythinn and nothing worked except for roaccutane."	7	March 25, 2016	25	124
63,292	Epiduo	acne	"Epiduo has worked for me tremendously. I was having cystic acne . It was getting bad , I had a reoccurring spot above my lip . Extremely painful . The epiduo gel exposed the core of the infection brought it to the surface dried and cleared and healed nicely . Hasn't been back since . 1. This medicine brought all reoccurring pimples to the surface , drained .. sore gross I know . Then it dried it out minimized site like over night . And I believe helped it heal with way less scarring than without intervention . 2. It dries out skin . Sloughes off all dead skin . New pimple free skin emerged . Years of intervention and this worked ! It reveals brand new skin . I'm sure it helps with scarring and wrinkles . ----"	10	August 11, 2017	2	139
217,837	Strattera	adhd	"So far so good. Been taking about a week now & no noticeable side effects. Had to quit Adderall due to symptoms in re my heart. I have High Blood Pressure & ended up in ER for a myriad of strange & scary heart-related issues. PCP wanted me off Adderall since it's a stimulant & suggested Strattera as it is a SNRI. I take a SSRI for depression without incident so with this new one I guess time will tell."	8	September 2, 2014	29	80
29,526	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"I was taking 25mg topomax twice a day now I switched to Trokendi XR 50mg time capsules. The new meds seem to help a lot longer I had to skip a month of Trokendi and go back to topomax for insurance coverage reasons and ended up with a two day major migraine. I had to take a second dose of Imitrex for the first time. Now I'm back on Tronkendi XR all I needed a second approval from neurologist for my insurance. Wish me luck fellow head ache sufferers . God help us."	9	June 7, 2014	1	93
22,725	Lidocaine	pain	"I purchased a box of Odor Free Aspercreme Lidocaine Patch (5 count) from seeing advertisement on tv..The box cost me almost $15.00. I was very excited to try these patches. The first patch stayed adhered in place for all of 3 hours, the second patch stayed in place for 2 hours. I have just applied the 3rd patch and am praying it will stay on long enough to relieve the pain in my neck/shoulder. I have applied duct tape over it to try and make the patch stay put!!! I cleaned patch area with soap/water and dried throughly then waited 30 minutes for area to air dry before applying patch. The package says its good for up to 12 hours...thats great if it would stay on. Does not stay on long enough for me to criteque its usefulness. Thank you"	3	September 20, 2016	8	140
1,769	Zolmitriptan	migraine	"Zomig gets rid of my migraine but it knocks me out. I take one dose and then sleep for 3 hours. Afterward the headache is gone but my joints ache and my muscles are very tender to the touch."	7	March 26, 2014	21	39
114,064	Amlodipine	high blood pressure	"This is my second med for blood pressure the first was metaprolol which had me completely out of it. I was switched to norvasc along with propanalol to calm the anxiety but it hasn't worked. I get 3-4 hours of sleep where as before the meds I was sleeping 8-10. I have this overwhelming feeling on a daily basis along with anxiety and panic. I have these uncontrolled quivers in the middle of the morning like i cold. Now the nausea is so bad I haven't been able to eat a full mean in over 2 weeks. I'm always tired and starting to have self-esteem issues due to the rapid weight loss ov 20 lbs. I see the doctor tomorrow to get off this medicine it has taken more from me than helped. I need my normal back!"	3	August 11, 2015	64	138
91,580	Dalfampridine	multiple sclerosis	"I have SP Multiple Sclerosis and when I first tried Ampyra I thought it was a miracle medicine. I have now been on it for over 1 year and the positive effects have unfortunately diminished. I have had shoulder pains for some time and I am going off Ampyra for 1 week to see about any changes."	5	May 25, 2011	63	57
120,932	Venlafaxine	depression	"So I have OCD, Depression, Panic Disorder, Anxiety, Possible ADD and I have been on many different medications for the past ten years and this medication has relieved my symptoms. Before taking this medication I was takin Luvox 300mg and Valium as needed. Before that I was taking all sorts, up to 5 different ones at a time including Seroquel which put in weight. I now feel more cheerful, not depressed, less obsessive thoughts, less anxiety and can concentrate better. I now feel I can do more in my life. I am also less moody. I am currently taking Efexor XR 150mg."	10	August 16, 2017	28	102
196,696	Paroxetine	anxiety	"I got on to this medicine during a rough time in my life. I thought it was working great until I realized they had me in the highest dose and were using it as a bandaid. I got curious about the drug itself and into further research I found that this drug is one of the WORST on the market. This drug will slowly kill you. This drug causes issues not only in your mind, but your body, if you're trying to conceive it affect that body, it is extremely addictive and causes more issue than the reason you were put on it. After my research I decided to come off of it. If I had more space to write how the detox of this pill was I would need a novel."	1	July 31, 2017	20	132
108,450	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I am on the second week of taking Contrave. I am a college basketball player and have put on much weight this year and seemed to not be able to lose any. The first week using this medicine I lost 10 pounds with exercise and eating healthy. I have not had much side effect so far. I hope this medicine can work for you."	10	March 30, 2015	40	64
144,493	Etonogestrel	birth control	"The ONLY good thing is that I did not have periods or get pregnant while using. I've had the implant for two years and I hated it! I became very emotionally unstable and even depressed while using it. My bf and I were only together for a few months before using it. I was healthy , had a very tiny waist and very fit! Now I'm fat , 204 pounds ... I gained nearly 45 pounds while on. Just got it tAken out yesterday & im praying that I can get my body & mental health back!!"	3	April 7, 2016	0	97
75,306	Vistaril	sedation	"I have been dealing with insomnia on and off for over 10 years. I have always managed it with OTC meds like Unisom. Finally decided to see a doc about it after having to take 3-4 Unisom a night (I was feeling like a zombie till 10 am!). She prescribed 25 mg of Vistaril - take one at bed time. Last night was my first time using it and it took a few hours to get me to sleep. All night I had weird, vivid dreams and it was hard to tell if I was asleep or awake. I felt on the brink of deep sleep, but still awake. It's hard to describe. I am going to give it a week and see how it goes. I was a bit groggy this morning, but not like on Unisom."	5	August 26, 2015	28	138
1,790	Zolmitriptan	migraine	"Out of the five or so migraine medicines I've tried, Zomig is easily the best. The caveat being you have to take the pill at the onset (as soon as you feel symptoms). If you wait until the migraine is in full swing, it takes much longer for it to work."	10	June 27, 2011	11	51
56,486	Humira	psoriasis	"I have been Psoriasis free for 2 years because of Humira...for that I am grateful, but I also have to live with Shingles (side effect. You have to take the good with the bad!)"	7	December 14, 2009	24	34
181,651	Prozac	anxiety and stress	"I started taking Prozac about 2 & 1/2 years ago after having a horrible bout of dry mouth with Celexa. Did some research and asked the doctor for Prozac. I felt much the same as I did on the Celexa without the side effects. No weight gain but no loss either. As one of the other reviewers stated I felt "neutral" (neither happy or sad). It did help with anxiety and stress but after about a year and a half I once again developed severe dry mouth. I started taking my 20 mg dose every other day to reduce the side effects but ended up with swelling of my face and tongue. I am no longer taking this but would still recommend trying it. Thought I would do ok without medication but will be making an appointment tomorrow to get something new."	7	July 8, 2013	39	142
62,178	Citalopram	depression	"I have been on Celexa for 2 months. I was very reluctant and had tried several in the past (couldn't get past the side effects). I didn't feel great the first couple weeks, but it wasn't awful. After 3 weeks, I felt better, more relaxed, and happier. I didn't feel much different, just started enjoying things more (as they should be). I smile more and laugh more - I get excited about things (I haven't felt excitement in a LONG time). I'm so happy I stuck with this one and it has truly worked for me. Also, I've had trouble accepting an anti-depressant as a treatment option because I have no reason to be depressed - great life, kids, job, husband. But, I was. I guess it's my brain chemistry, but it is what it is. This works!"	10	December 9, 2013	261	138
124,122	Skyla	birth control	"I got skyla thinking it would be the best birth control not so much. The insertion was painful and went home with slight cramps. Spotting only lasted for 6 weeks but within the last 4 months I have gained 15 pounds which is very bad. But not having to worry about taking a pill is good. But before you make the decision on this birth control use some other options first because this should be the last option. Will be getting this removed very soon not liking my weight gain."	5	May 16, 2016	8	90
220,541	Amitriptyline	migraine prevention	"This is great at helping with my headaches! There wasn't any cause for my migraines/frequent headaches and I wanted to solve the problem. It either makes them go away completely or decreases the pain dramatically so you're able to function beautifully. However, I do get dry mouth and I feel like I have to go and pee a lot. Which are two side effects and you do get tired but mostly when it's at night when you take them so it doesn't matter too much."	8	November 6, 2012	25	85
11,720	Trulicity	diabetes, type 2	"This is my 3rd week on Trulicity. The first 2 weeks weren't good. I had bloating, stomach pain, indigestion and constipation. It woke me up in the night. My blood sugar wasn't improving either. I took my 3rd dose 2 days ago. Yesterday and last night, I had the bloating and stomach pain. I started feeling better this morning. Some of the gas passed and I struggled through the rest. This morning, my fasting blood sugar was 130 when it has been 190-225 in the past. This is an improvement, but I've got a ways to go yet. I feel better if I eat very small meals and have a healthy snack in between. It's better than Victoza."	6	March 13, 2017	14	118
107,944	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"I've been using the patch for over two years because I have no other choice. only upside is ive never gotten pregnant on it. Right away I noticed side effects of gaining weight and nausea. Over time the symptoms became worse. Everyday Monday after changing the patch I become very ill. I wake up hot and disorientated. Then my body forces me to violently vomit for 4-5 hours. While this happens I experience chest pain. Difficulty breathing. Extreme exhaustion. so dizzy I can't walk. My heart feels like it almost skips beats then tries to catch up to itself. It's like having food poisoning."	3	November 7, 2016	16	104
191,483	Lisdexamfetamine	binge eating disorde	"Update from my my April post...the drug is an absolute miracle that's saved me from the out of control eating and depression that consumed me every single day. Taking Vyvanse 50 mg helps me to never even think about food and plan binge evenings and weekends. In fact, I never want to eat large or small quantities of really bad foods at all anymore. I've lost all my binge weight! I hope to never go off the med for fear of my eating disorder returning. It is the only thing that's worked for me after years of therapy/treatment. Amazing!"	10	November 7, 2015	59	99
48,605	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I spent 2 years on this medication. 2 years of my life I'll never get back. I thought the crippling exhaustion, anger, anxiety and depression were from being a working mom of a young child. For 2 years I had no libido, no desire to do anything other than sit on my couch. Cooking, cleaning, and simple things like playing with my child were nearly impossible. After a day at work I was too mentally fatigued to do anything. Less than a month back on loestrin and it's like a light switch has been flipped. I'd rather bleed monthly and be happy."	2	June 29, 2017	4	102
25,462	Finasteride	androgenetic alopecia	"29 now, started losing my mane since 22 and now have lost most of my crown area with receding frontal hairline. Upon doctor recommendation and Going by the positive effects regarding hair growth which I have read and heard I took the chance and started taking 1mg finasteride back in 1st April 2017; just been 10 days to be exact and started noticing lack of sex drive, poor erection from 2nd day onwards. This has to be the most anti erection drug a man can have.. I would suggest everyone to NEVER ever opt for this if you value your masculine traits. I am going to stop it now and will never take the same again ever. Already scheduled for a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) HT next week. Hence, either opt for minoxidil only treatment or transplant but refrain from this."	1	April 10, 2017	8	141
223,257	Estradiol	postmenopausal symptoms	"I haven't seen much mentioned about the personality change (i.e. edginess and sometimes just plain meaness) that occurs with perimenopause. I have found that using this spray it takes that edginess away. My family can tell when I forget to spray it in the morning. I don't like being mean, my nature is typically laid back and normally a nice person. It has been a big help to me and my family by giving the nice Mom back to the family."	10	October 2, 2008	91	81
151,713	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I smoked for 15 years. Chantix is a God send. However I had two rounds of it before I quit. It helps with the cravings and after a week on this medicine it makes the cigarettes taste awful, this was my mistake I kept smoking and got used to the change. Well fast forward another 6 months after I was off Chantix for a while I started again and stopped after about 2 weeks when the cigarettes started tasting funny again. And that was 7 years ago. I literally owe this medicine my life. My life that I can now spend more time with my daughter and she will not grow up around second hand smoke. It did give me nausea when I took it but only lasted from 20 minutes to an hour. But what is a little nausea compared to being able to stop smoking."	10	March 5, 2015	17	147
11,494	Pramipexole	restless legs syndrome	"Pramipexole helped me sleep with RLS. The problem is, I'm an addicted gambler. I have been to rehab. I still gamble. It has ruined my life. This should never be used by someone who has a gambling or over shopping tendencies as it is a side effect and can make it a whole lot worse. I have recently started taking cannabis and it takes the RLS away. Pramipexole/Gambling....makes me want to give up on living."	8	May 7, 2017	3	75
81,315	Yaz	acne	"March 2014 I started breaking out so bad I cried. I didn't know why I was breaking out because I was clear for fives years on ortho tri cyclen. All of sudden I had huge painful acne all of my chin and above my lip. I tried everything and nothing worked. Decemeber 2014 I finally tried yaz. At first my acne got worse and I started losing hope. But I imediallty noticed that I had fewer cystic pimples. Now it is May and I finally have clear skin. I still have a few red marks from scars and I get tiny little pimples but no where near what I had before. This stuff is amazing and I finally feel confident again. It started to really work for me on month 4 so give it time and don't give up."	10	May 31, 2015	15	139
139,941	Climara Pro	postmenopausal symptoms	"The patch works great - no more debilitating hot flashes. But, I almost gave up on the medication because of the difficulty and frustration removing the plastic backing. I finally figured out how to get it off. I take a paring knife and in the middle, tease one side slowly off the adhesive until it is clear it will separate, but I don't remove it yet. Then I do the same thing on the other side. Once it is clear that both sides will come off easily, I remove one side completely, stick it in place, then remove the other side. Make sure your skin is stretched out with no wrinkles where you apply it. This has completely removed my frustration with the patch! If it weren't for the flawed design, I would rate it a 10, so instead it gets an 8"	8	November 7, 2017	0	143
118,096	Apixaban	prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation	"I have been taking Eliquis for eight months now. I have been in and out of atrial fibrillation, and have had no problems with Eliquis. None of the side effects have appeared for me. It is easy to use and a huge improvement over warfarin."	10	April 16, 2014	187	45
111,018	Diclegis	nausea/vomiting of pregnancy	"I have been taking diclegis since I was 11 weeks pregnant. Prior to that, I was vomiting maybe twice a day and felt nauseous all day long (except at night). The first time I took diclegis, I was in HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!! I felt sooooo good. I was able to go a full day not even thinking about feeling sick. I thought that would be the effect the whole time.NOT!. I am 3 weeks in with taking diclegis, and it seems like the effect of it has worn off to a certain extent. I am back to feeling nauseous most of the day. I will say that the vomiting is still under control, but I vomit maybe once every 4-5 days (which is still progress). I am in my 14th week now and I want to see how I will feel if I don't take the meds, but I'm scared lol!"	7	August 30, 2016	8	149
168,849	Vilazodone	depression	"i got on this medicine because i had some anxiety and depression. i have been on it for about a year n a half, and i have gained 40+ pounds. when i first started they said you dont gain weight, yeah right!!! i loved the medicine at first but now i am always tired and always have diarriah. its so inconvenet. i feel i need to switch but im not to sure what else will work. since i have been on almost everything else"	7	November 12, 2013	72	84
227,428	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have been on it going on 2 years now. The first month I had a light period for 2 days and since then hadn't had another one until now. No weight gain or mood swings extremely sore breasts with period. Would definitely recommend this birth control to everyone."	10	June 6, 2013	17	49
103,358	Celecoxib	osteoarthritis	"I envy the people who have had success with Celebrex. I need both knees replaced for osteoarthritis, and I also have pain in my back, neck, elbows, hips and wrists. I've been on Celebrex for 6 or 7 years. When I first used it, it used to make me very dizzy. But it NEVER ever relieved any pain for me! I always had to pop multiple Tylenol, Motrin or Advil to supplement, in order to get even minimum relief. My doctor put me on Arthrotec today, and I am really hoping for success. If that doesn't work, he's going to try me on Tylenol-3 (codeine-based)."	1	March 2, 2011	26	105
116,481	Heather	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I've been on this Heather daily pill for one month and a half and I'm not really liking it. I've been getting my period EVERY week for 3 days. And it's even worse that it starts on Thursdays which means I'm on it over the weekend. I'm just going to finish the rest of this month's pills and if it doesn't get better I'm switching to something else."	4	August 18, 2014	22	68
90,316	Vicodin	pain	"I was hit by a dump truck. I tried aleve and naproxen which helped for a little while. My doctor gave me a prescription for Vicodin and it has helped me so much. Vicodin has never made me queasy, drowzy or loopy. I have never had any side effects from taking it. For severe pain, your doctor might recommend taking it with a muscle relaxant."	10	January 6, 2009	37	65
72,166	Tramadol	back pain	"Around the same time this year I have had a baby and shoulder surgery for osteoarthritis. Hence, I suffered from both shoulder pain AND post-partum depression. Percocet didn't stop the pain and Zoloft made me feel worse. My doctor prescribed Ultram and it is now my miracle pill! It helps with both issues. It allows me to be a normal functioning mom. I love how it helps my mood and physical pain!"	10	September 17, 2014	84	72
201,007	Zoloft	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I have been on this medication for exactly 20 days now, and believe me when I say it has saved my life! I dealt with extremely disturbing intrusive thoughts, leading to to severe anxiety and depression for 4 years. After almost giving up come for my life completely, I finally told my GP about my situation, he and a pysch confirmed the OCD put me on 50mg of Zoloft first week then 100mg and I finally feel like myself again! OCD is minimal and definitely manageable, to the point where it barely bothers me and I only know it'll improve because its only been 20 days! It does give a little diarrhea but its so worth it."	9	July 27, 2017	17	117

61,279

Xyzal

allergic rhinitis

"I have tried everything for seasonal allergies and also have been on numerous antibiotics for infections. I have been taking Xyzal for about a month now and it's the best medicine that I have ever tried. I am almost 99% allergy free. Also, most people have said that they have had weight gain. NOT ME, I HAVE HAD WEIGHT LOSS of about 4 lbs. I always react the opposite way to medicine anyway."

10

June 7, 2009

19

73

65,033

Saphris

bipolar disorde

"I have tried everything under the sun for depression and anxiety over the past 15 years. Saphris is an amazing medicine. I take the black cherry flavor, which does NOT taste horrible, but is good (other flavor does taste horrible though) and I feel like my depression has been majorly lifted, my manic episodes and irritability have decreased greatly, and I am doing things in life that are productive for the 1st time in years and years. I must say I must also take Lamictal though, as without that the mania goes out of control even with Saphris. But together, excellent combination."

10

September 8, 2011

33

102

118,509

Fetzima

major depressive disorde

"Took Fetzima 40mg for first time last night, kept waking up all night, horrible gas, woke in the morning(5am) and had to throw up, also had excessive sweating, headache, overall sour stomach. Will not continue taking medication, have never had such a bad reaction to antidepressant before today."

1

June 8, 2015

14

48

113,019

Bisacodyl

bowel preparation

"Taking this as preparation for colonoscopy. 4 tablets with a LOT of liquid (at least two quarts), and seven hours later it started to work. No cramping, vomiting or other side effects mentioned in so many reviews, just movement out. I think that taking a huge amount of water really helps. Super easy!"

10

October 24, 2016

3

53

41,585

Clonidine

opiate withdrawal

"Hi, wanted to add a post to help convince those who do not know clonidine yet that it's the best thing ever. I'd been using heroin for years before switching to methadone. It was fairly easy to taper 5mg at a time until 20mg, where it became more and more painful/stressful - I'm now at 4mg. I didn't have a clue about clonidine until two months ago, I looked it up on the internet and talked about it with my physician and he prescribed it to me. Then, the miracle happens: I switch from 5mg to 4mg, and 48h later at withdrawal symptoms onset I only had to take 0,5mg of clonidine to avoid ALL withdrawal symptoms. I had no sweats, no anxiety, no chills, no pins and needles, no trashy feeling... TRY IT, no side effects noticed."

10

August 18, 2017

31

138

207,311

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"I wish I could say the taste was the worst part. For me it was the two glasses of water you are required to drink after the first 16 ounces of Medicine. Apparently I drank it too fast as it bloated me up till I thought I would burst. Tried to burp but threw water up in my mouth. And like so many others here I am dreading the second dose at 2 a.m."

10

July 10, 2017

4

74

195,827

Levomilnacipran

major depressive disorde

"I've tried damn near every med you can think of. I have MDD, GAD, PTSD, ADHD..wellbutrin stopped working after 3 yrs, and I don't do well on SSRIs (fetzima is SNRI). So I said , everyone is built different, so trial and error/guinea pig it is. 20mg once daily for 2 days then up to 40mg/day. Day 1 had completely 0 side effects. Day 2 nausea and vomiting, lasted until day 5..which is when constipation began. BUT my depression is under control despite environmental factors I can't control. I am less emotional, moody, or irritable in general. Suicidal thoughts don't last as long as before. I'm not a zombie. No weight gain. Its Good. Not Great. 7/10 for me. Stared 80mg today..nauseous but will subside. I'm pretty stable. Give it a chance."

7

May 18, 2017

16

132

104,612

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've been on Seasonique for a year now and absolutely love it. The only things that I've experienced are a little bit of cramping around the time I would normally have a period, but nothing too bad. I have gotten a little more emotional since being on the pill and have had a small acne issue around my jawline, which I had never had before, but nothing that bad. My sex drive did go down a bit in the first couple of months, but then I was back to normal. I highly recommend Seasonique to anyone who's considering it for birth control. I mean, you can't beat only four periods a year. "

9

May 18, 2011

0

113

169,403

Diethylpropion

obesity

"I've been taking this medication for three and a half weeks and I lost 8 lbs. My goal is to lose 50 lbs and I hope the medication works. I will keep you updated."

9

August 7, 2011

14

34

156,570

Dulaglutide

diabetes, type 2

"Started taking trulicity after my insurance would not pay for bydureon. I have been on it for 6 months. I would off and on get what is called diabetic fatigue. No energy have to rest.. it has become more frequent. . Now accompanied by feeling dizzy and feeling like about to pass out when exerting myself, also racing heartbeat. I won't be taking this anymore. I don't want to feel like that."

5

March 18, 2017

14

72

132,067

Tacrolimus

organ transplant, rejection prophylaxis

"All praises to program. I have not had any problems with rejections. Liver transplant Date 2011. I’ve had some itching and my sleeping is awful. But my main problem follows. I have developed NODM (New Onset Diabetes Management) and I simply cannot lose weight, instead , I am gaining and CANNOT LOSE. I EXERCISE AT LEAST 1 1/2 HRS DAILY, MY DIET IS EXCELLENT AND I'M A MODEL PATIENT. Yet my post transplant diabetes is out of control. I am hovering around 7.0 and I am literally killing myself exercising, eating right, taking meds correctly, etc. Been seen by 4 Endocrinologists....more oral meds and more insulin. Just this week, I’m been told to take Glipizide maximum daily dose, Novolog insulin, 9 units X3, Novolin 28Us/10Us & Junevia"

9

November 28, 2017

0

127

222,055

Fluconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I had the itching symptom bad rarely any burning, so I went to the OBGYN the next day cause I was always itching in my sleep . The doctor check & said its just yeast . A big relief cause a week before me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex so I was scared . I took one pill and now the yeast just leaking out in a clumpy formation . I hope it be gone soon."

7

October 27, 2015

24

77

186,609

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"A suggestion for people that have insomnia problems with Pristiq--take it in the morning. The first week I was on this I took it at night and there was no sleeping to be had. I've been on it for 8 months now and ever since I switched to mornings and I've been sleeping just fine."

6

November 17, 2009

45

55

204,820

Toradol

pain

"I was in the middle of passing a kidney stone. I was admitted to the ER with severe pain in right side, tremors, cold sweats, nausea, vomiting, feeling of full bladder and need to urinate but inability to urinate. I was given IV toradol and the pain subsided within a minute. I was even able to get some shut eye on and off for maybe an hour. Of the IV drugs I have received, this one had me the most clear headed, functional, aware. It staved off the pain for about 3-4 hours, after which I asked for another injection before being released from the ER, as the pain was returning with the nausea. NOTE: I have been having severe (2 or 3 at rest, 7-9 in wrong position) right leg pain for a few months. Toradol ineffective. Nerve pain?"

9

October 21, 2016

8

140

134,011

Hyzaar

high blood pressure

"I have used Hyzaar for 8 months. It does cause strange heartbeats and even much discomfort in right part of my chest about an hour after taking the pill. I never had any of that before."

1

February 4, 2011

46

36

151,794

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I recently quit smoking with no problems at all using Chantix! I have smoked a pack and a half a day for 8 years and nothing has ever worked before. By day 9 on Chantix I really could care less if I smoked even with coworkers asking me all day to smoke. This is a wonderful medication any smoker should try this."

10

August 13, 2013

20

62

105,953

Atomoxetine

adhd

"The first month on Strattera, I did not feel well. It made me tired and grumpy. Then, after it stopped being a nuisance, it started being nothing. No help, ZERO. Waste of time, money and liver. I quit cold turkey after my 6th month script ran out. Too expensive to continue paying a lot of money for ZERO. (I no longer had the same insurance that had a copay. I do not know how much it would have cost with my new insurance)."

1

February 2, 2016

8

83

91,720

Acetaminophen / butalbital

headache

"I used this medication for over 25 years. It was very helpful for quite awhile and although I never abused it, I began experiencing rebound headaches, at which point I had to discontinue this medicine and am in the process of finding something else that works-guided by my neurologist."

6

October 13, 2011

10

49

155,739

Metronidazole

bacterial vaginitis

"The medicine works wonders in curing bacterial vaginitis. However, the taste is not so pleasant. I gagged quite a bit while taking it and still had an after taste....eeewww, but it was all worth it because the bacterial vaginitis went away in no time!"

10

July 29, 2012

27

44

164,450

Diclofenac

back pain

"I started taking this medication and within a few hours my back pain was considerably better and I have been suffering with back pain for 14 years and this is the best I have felt in a long time."

10

February 19, 2015

45

39

3,735

Fioricet

headache

"I just took this medicine for the first time, I have had severe migraines for years. I can't believe how well this medicine is working already! I have chronic sinusitis, degenerative disc decease and TMJ. I also have braces and just got them tightened so I haven't even wanted to get out of bed lately. I am so excited I found this medicine, I can't believe I was never told about it before!"

10

October 15, 2014

47

73

73,553

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I loved this birth control at first. I never had any side effects at all and then when I moved, I had to switch brands because my pharmacy didn't carry it. That brand was fine too but then I ended up moving again and got switched back over to this. Ever since the switch (it's been almost 8 months now), I have felt terrible. I get depressed and moody easily and I have completely lost my sex drive. When I do try to have sex with my boyfriend, it takes an extremely long time to get me aroused and we end up having to use lube every time. It's also made me gain about 10 pounds. Basically the only upside I've had to being on this pill is that I've gone from a B to a D. "

3

July 25, 2013

5

138

66,696

Seroquel

bipolar disorde

"I have had severe depression and anxiety for a long time. Adding to that, I was sexually assaulted and now also have PTSD. Long story short, I became addicted to opiates and am now in recovery. Being in recovery, I embarked on a journey to get my mental health under control. I was diagnosed with Bi Polar 2 and PTSD. I take Seroquel at night with Lamictal, and Lithium twice daily. The Seroquel is a must for me. After five years of flashbacks, panic attacks, and night terrors over my rape, I can finally get a full night of sleep. I have asthma and it doesn't bother it, and I'm on 100mg per night. I saw one reviewer say do not take seroquel if you have asthma. The truth is EVERYONE is different. Seroquel works great for me."

9

February 5, 2016

33

138

111,227

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir

hepatitis c

"Wannabehepcfree And all others that think they can't afford these drugs. Contact the drug manufacturer. Each drug has their own programs to pay for the drugs, if insurance will not. Treatment is available to everyone. You just have to go straight to the drug manufacturers themselves. This is how I did the peg-interferion, ribovirun them drugs sucked. I start new drugs in September 2017 and am really nervous. Past drugs made white blood cell count go really low, I had zero energy but worst of all I felt like I had insects under my skin constantly. I failed treatment. Haven't heard any of you say you had itching or the feeling of bugs under skin so ya! That's good. Good luck to all."

7

June 16, 2017

6

123

191,834

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"My 5 yr old started taking Vyvanse today and had a bad reaction to it while at school, severe itching with a twitch of his shoulder. There was no outside signs of breakout. Tried to contact doctor who prescribed and have received no reply, therefore after talking to pharmacist and school nurse, and health unit care provider, I have decided to stop Vyvanse, 30mg daily, until I receive some reply from his doctor. Then I am going to ask for something else. If it works fine for your children, God bless, but please keep an eye on them for the first 24 hours; allergic reactions do occur, we were just lucky it was not more severe."

3

November 4, 2009

29

116

108,912

Nexplanon

birth control

"I'm currently 21 and I've had Nexplanon for just over 2 years now (since 15th June 2015) and have had absolutely no problems with it. Possibly the best decision I've ever made. Obviously all BC affects everyone differently, but for me I've experienced no mood swings, I haven't had a proper period or cramping in 2 years now (I've had maybe 4/5 occurrences of extremely light spotting in 2 years -lasting no more than a day each- and even that was mainly just slightly pink discharge), I haven't noticed any weight gain from it (but I was gaining weight regardless because I started University and lived off take-outs). I'll be getting it replaced a few months before it's due just to be sure. I love it, though."

10

June 17, 2017

10

127

67,247

Omeprazole

gerd

"My symptoms were coughing up clear salty mucus for over 3 yrs then 3 months ago burning sensation between the ribs just above the diaphram, pain in the middle of the back( the burning is what forced me to see doc two months ago ).He put me on Lanso for 6 weeks. The burning between the ribs reduced. Then doc decided to let me continue meds and changed to Omeprazole one capsule at night. The burning sensation is almost completely gone. I have that feeling that food is stuck around the middle of my chest something I never felt before meds. I have also noticed that during menstrual, the usual mild headaches turn into bad migraines, dizziness, muscle cramps and body weakness. After menstrual, these symptoms reduce except the muscle weakness and cough. : ("

7

March 25, 2017

7

135

213,997

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Omg I put the egg in at about 7am & it about 9:24am and I am burning and irritated. I used the restroom and decide to put the cream on for the itching and that was the worst mistake of my life. The cream was burning my vagina. I am at work so i feel very unconformable. Its burning and itching at the same time. Do not use this product. Monistat 7 is the best one to used."

1

July 18, 2016

7

78

9,747

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"My experience with this BC started out well but quickly took a horrible turn. I had been on it a few years ago and experienced moods swings so I stopped taking it. I started again about 3 months ago. While I had no period, crapping, or acne..it caused me to be more anxious than I ever had been. I have barely slept in days, I feel extremely depressed and have a negative outlook on life. This BC ruined me, nausea, leg pain, anxiety and depression. Please be careful if you have a history of anxiety or depression taking this. The mood swings just aren't worth it. Losing my sex drive and have been pulling away from my boyfriend. I would definitely not recommend this BC to anyone, even someone I hated lol."

2

August 17, 2015

3

132

147,504

Alprazolam

panic disorde

"I have (HAD) strong panic and anxiety attacks specially out in public. I feared everything. Always the ... What if this?... What if that? ..worried about the worst things that could happen. Lived on edge of my seat. Then doctor gave me Xanax and I felt like myself again. All fear was gone and I was so much happier. More at ease with things. I didn't stress out so fast and could go have fun in my life. Xanax is my life saver. "

10

December 10, 2009

44

84

125,924

Viibryd

depression

"I was on Viibyrd for a month and was really gaining weight fast!!!! Doctor switched me to Brintellix 10 mg. I knew it was too strong for me so I dropped down to 5 mg. weights coming off and I feel so much better !!!!"

5

April 10, 2015

20

45

174,882

Metamucil

dietary fiber supplementation

"Started taking the product for health maintenance and it was also recommended by my internist after a colonoscopy and early signs of diverticulitis. Also my wife who is a RN nursing supervisor has used the product for years and rightfully claims it reduces bathroom "paperwork". I think the product is gentle acting and good when used regularly. and over times does what it is supposed to. I like the powdered version and think the taste is good. This product is a startng place to clean up inside out and get the benefits of more energy, better health. I also think some folks would benefit from stronger more "kick butt" once a year type colon, liver and kidney body clenzing from Dr Schultz or others, for major healing and slowing the aging process."

9

January 19, 2010

76

132

77,547

Cephalexin

skin or soft tissue infection

"my Doctor as soon as I start to see the onset of one of these cyst and he goes ahead and prescribes me Cephalexin 500mg capsules. And they don't even form into what looks like a little bug bite. And again it's gone in under two days. Cause I'm not sure I could deal with another Mount St. Helena cyst like before. It disrupted everything I did. It made it hard to sleep, just sit there, putting tops on FOR SURE, walking, dancing, being goofy with my kids, and much much more. So for me Cephalexin is a miracle working drug. It's freed up a lot of my life from so much pain and allowed me to be the real me again! :). <3"

10

July 12, 2016

26

124

221,721

Dexlansoprazole

gerd

"I started taking this after it was recommended by a second GI doctor who performed a endoscopic ultrasound in an attempt to determine the cause of my chest pain (recently diagnosed as nutcracker esophagus). I had been on AciPhex for years with excellent results but Dexilant has been giving me a host of symptoms. My acid reflux has returned and I have developed severe diarrhea, gas and bloating that is resistant to all anti-diarrhea medications - both OTC and prescription. Hopefully I will go back to the AciPhex next week. I don't think I can stand this much longer."

5

September 19, 2011

48

99

223,129

Estradiol

postmenopausal symptoms

"It seemed to work just over night. I put the patch on at nighttime and have not had any major "hot flashes" since. Is this too good to be true? I shall see in a month or 2. It stays on just fine if you follow the directions. So far so good. I feel calmer and not irritated like I did when I was sweating like a race horse!"

10

October 30, 2015

30

69

136,253

Twynsta

high blood pressure

"Overall well tolerated. Just put on higher dose (80 mg/10 mg) for better blood pressure control. I will see if there are increased side effects. Am currently on Twynsta for 3 months."

9

February 3, 2011

8

32

188,573

ParaGard

birth control

"I have had this for two months. I am still breast feeding my youngest so my period has yet to return. There has been no pain or spotting or bleeding whatsoever. The only difference so far is increased in vaginal dryness but that could be attributed to the breastfeeding and getting older. My family doctor said to get the IUD replaced after five years because the wires may disintegrate in the acidic environment of the vagina making the removal process difficult. Even if the copper IUD says 10 years."

10

October 23, 2016

9

89

91,460

Uribel

urinary tract infection

"This medication definitely was effective in taking away the symptoms of urgency after I had a urinary procedure done. It worked pretty fast within 30min. However the side effect if "fluttering heart" was very negative for me as I have an anxiety disorder so the heart palpitations triggered me to get very panicky. The side effect starting after an hour of taking it and subsided about 2-3 hrs afterwards. Overall I would recommend this medication because the effectiveness was excellent."

6

May 2, 2013

56

80

53,855

Dronedarone

atrial fibrillation

"I have been taking Multag along with Diltiazem for a year. I have been able to maintain a normal heart rate. There have been no side effects. The only drawback seems to be the cost. This is not on most insurance companies formulary list. Your doctor must put through a special authorization request. The cost is high. Without insurance it's about $300 for a month's supply. Because my doctor's authorization was honored, I pay $123 a month. I put through a request to Sanofi-Aventi citing personal hardship and asking for a reduction in price from them. So far, I have heard nothing from them. Although it's a hardship for me, I pay the price for one simple reason -- it works."

10

October 10, 2011

66

121

196,712

Paroxetine

postpartum depression

"Prescribed paxil for depression, anxiety and OCD of contamination. I took 10mg of paxil for 1.5 months. I experienced no side effects, which was the only upside. I experienced PPDA only 1 month after my first and only son was born. As a 1st time mom I thought everything I was experiencing was typical, until I began having suicidal thoughts and resorted to self harm, all taking a toll on my relationship w/ my son and husband. Waited for 10 months to finally get help. While taking paxil at first I felt better and more connected to my baby until two weeks later I noticed I felt EXTREMELY unmotivated, lazy, zombieish and uncaring. I went from one extreme with OCD to never cleaning anything ever. So I felt just as depressed as before."

4

November 8, 2017

0

133

101,842

Terbinafine

onychomycosis, toenail

"I have suffered from ugly fungus in my toe nails for over 40 years along with dry feet with skin scaling off all over. I tried just about every off the the counter medication to no avail. Finally, I decided to visit a podiatrist who prescribed a 3 months of Terbinafine treatment. I tested my liver before the treatment and then three times during and after treatment. The test results were good and there was no effects by the drug on my liver. During the first 2 weeks of treatment, I noticed a significant improvement in my dry feet. The scaling stopped completely and to my amazement, my feet looked healthy. The toe nails, however, took much longer to heal. Today, one year later my toe nails are completely clear and no signs of fungus period!"

10

June 17, 2017

12

136

203,009

Gildess Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I've been on this pill for about 6 months and the first 3 or 4 months I was using the 28 day pack. A couple months ago my pharmacy switched me to the 21 day pack and ever since I have been getting my period on the second week of pills. This "period" lasts up until I start my next pill pack. I suppose I can be thankful that I'm not pregnant but if you're considering taking this pill to help regulate your cycle like I did, definitely do another brand."

2

December 21, 2015

4

91

91,326

EnLyte

vitamin/mineral supplementation and deficiency

"My Dr. prescribed this for depression. It never helped. I stopped taking it when I found out that millions of people have unbound iron dysregulation, and also that synthetic vitamins aren't good for us, only good from whole food sources. I may have caused my body damage from taking this...as I will soon find out with HTMA & blood tests. My advice is to thoroughly research everything your doctor prescribes before taking it. I hope this helps others..."

1

December 10, 2016

3

78

199,350

Depo-Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I have been bleeding for 2 months straight, nonstop. I am not a happy camper. I only got this shot to stop my cycles for a bit, but I got totally the opposite. I will not get another shot, ever."

5

May 3, 2015

29

40

5,479

Sovaldi

hepatitis c

"Hi, I have had hep c for at least 25 years would not take the old treatment. Now I'm taking Solaldi /Daklinza my Geno type is 2 A and 2 C - my viral load was 28 million when I started meds ,after 4 weeks viral load was undetced. Just finished my 6th week today. I'm going thru the County Hospital in Dallas,Tx Had no problems getting my meds as Medicare just approved them. So keep trying to find help. I have had very few side affects mild headache for ten minutes not even enough to take a Tyanol the 1st few days. I did itch at the start took allergy med a few days and every so often. I feel better taking the hep c meds my brain fog is better and I sleep like a baby! I take my meds at 7pm on time every night & have to go to bed by 9 pm"

10

July 5, 2016

8

157

107,440

Implanon

birth control

"While I love how dependable the Implanon is and it is painless and thoughtless, every woman's body is different. I had my period for 2 weeks every month and then I would spot for 2 weeks and then have maybe a week without bleeding and then it would start again. You have to weigh what is the most important to you and if not having to worry about taking a pill or inserting a birth control method inside your every month is what matters to you then honestly this is the way to go. I had no weight gain and no mood swings. "

8

September 20, 2011

0

104

195,433

Aviane

birth control

"I've been on birth control for almost 2 years and have gone through about 8 different brands of pill. Aviane if the only one that keeps my emotions balanced. I noticed a little weight gain, and my breasts got bigger, but really other than that its been effective, affordable, and doesn't cause me stress or discomfort. My periods went from 7-9 days to 3-5 days and its great."

8

July 19, 2017

8

68

87,594

Naproxen

period pain

"I have extreme nausea a few days before and during my period. I tried so many things but nothing worked. My gyn wrote me a script for 550 mg of naproxen twice daily and I took it 3 days before my period and during my period. It worked!! I feel 100% better than the previous month."

10

November 18, 2014

37

56

159,160

TriNessa

acne

"I am 19 years old and have suffered from moderate to severe acne since I was 13. I had tried everything. And when I say everything%u2026I mean EVERYTHING. Long story short I have finally found something that works for me. Just wanting to share: I have been seeing positive results after taking a women's multivitamin and a vitamin A. As well as getting prescribed a Tretinoin .05 gel. You can do the research but just wanted to also tell people about those. Good luck! I hope you have to same great results I have!"

9

December 5, 2014

4

94

15,770

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I'm a 21 year old , little over weight with a hormone deficiency called pcos . My Doctor put me on Lolo for 3 months . For the first month my period was very heavy and painful and then a week letter I got my period once again , by the second time I only got my period once however it still was very painful . When I did get my period naturally ( off the pill ) it was very light and non painful . By the 3rd month I bleed for 3 straight weeks and had bad cramps . It did give me clear skin . However I did had a decrease in my sex drive and painful intercourse . I would not recommend this pill ."

3

September 22, 2016

3

129

11,150

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

birth control

"I have taken this pill for two years now. I was originally put on it, because of a polyp. The polyp decreased dramatically. I have had no side effects minus minor spotting. My mood has increased dramatically right before and during my period. I used to have really bad cramps when I would get my period; however, that is practically non-existent now."

10

September 18, 2013

11

62

8,329

Zolpidem

insomnia

"Take it on an empty stomach, or it won't work. I have terrible insomnia and have been on it long-term. It still works after 15 years. It had some initial side effects, but they went away after a few months. It works very well, but I gave it eight stars only because you have to take on an empty stomach. If I eat a late dinner, I can count on it not working. Otherwise, it's the only medication that has helped me sleep. I take 15-20 mg per night."

8

July 16, 2015

38

89

21,915

Eliquis

prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation

"75 yrs.old very active runner and skier,suffered first AF and minor TIA in April 15 left with only slight speech impediment and some short term memory loss- put on eliquis 5 mg -no side effects at all- told to resume all my activities and return for routine blood tests in a year."

9

November 29, 2015

54

52

45,765

Fluoxetine

bulimia

"I'm taking 60 mg Prozac since 4 weeks. I only relapsed twice in the first week (while being on a lower dose) It took away the urge to binge and even purge. I'm less depressed, too. I've been through 5 years of psychoanalysis and 2 hospital stays all to no avail (never took medicines). I have bulimia for over 25 years and am hopeful to get rid of the food pressure - for good. Prozaz changed my life so far. I'll update at a later time."

10

August 15, 2011

87

86

59,778

NuvaRing

birth control

"I have been on the Nuva ring for almost 3 full years. I would agree with many other reviewers- zero sex drive. When I do have sex I have to use tons of lubrication which my body lacks terribly- I am wondering if the ring is what is causing the dryness during sex. I also feel like it causes irritation periodically. I also found that it will sit low and need to be adjusted sometimes. I am really considering consulting with my doctor and getting off permanently. On the flip side- never gained weight, was super easy to insert and forget about, maintained periods, didn't feel like it caused moodiness or was mentally hazardous."

5

June 24, 2016

8

114

158,749

Methylphenidate

adhd

"I've used Concerta for 5 years and loved the improvements at first - I became successful, in perfect shape, and did most things extraordinarily well. My life did a complete 180. Once unfocused, unmotivated and disorganized, I transformed to near perfection in everything I did. The price you pay for perfection - I've lost my friends and my social abilities. I used to be fun and full of life! You begin to seclude yourself because you are too focused, too mechanical. You lose weight because your appetite goes away and you are indeed anorexic. I couldn't sleep, had extreme anxiety, headaches, dry mouth, highs and lows....I can go on and on. It changes you and you may think it's great but ultimately you lose yourself in the process."

1

March 7, 2010

192

128

101,493

Xeljanz

rheumatoid arthritis

"Felt the drug working within a week. Don't know how the drug could be paid for if you don't have insurance AND copayment assist. My copay was 300 before copay assist. Has really helped with minimal side effects"

8

May 8, 2016

27

38

55,690

Effexor

major depressive disorde

"I've been on antidepressants for 16 years. From Celexa, to Prozac, to Paxil with none ever truly taking away my depression and anxiety. I suffer from major depressive disorder, ptsd, anxiety and I'm bipolar as well. Since starting Effexor, my life has dramatically changed for the better. I'm honestly the happiest and calmest I've been since the age of 15. I started with 37.5mg 2x daily and I'm now up to max dosage. I've zero side effects and can function fully without benzodiazepines for my anxiety thanks to this medication. I HIGHLY recommend giving it a try, especially if no other antidepressants have truly made you feel 100%. It's possible to beat depression with the right medication, just keep on trying and hang in there!"

10

July 9, 2016

39

125

36,364

Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

helicobacter pylori infection

"This is my third day now. I was unlucky to catch the flu the day I started the treatment so I am drained and tired. Side effects I had were migraine hitting my right side of the head all through my teeth, nausea, stomach pains, reflux at night, and waking up with panic attacks. Hope to survive the treatment. Glad to be on break, otherwise certainly unfit for work. No diarrhoea till now but I am energy less."

7

January 1, 2017

3

78

8,060

Xolegel

seborrheic dermatitis

"After four months of thinking I had chronic dry skin on my face, I saw a dermatologist who diagnosed me with seborrheic dermatitis. He gave me a prescription for Xolegel. It is VERY expensive at over $800/tube, but my insurance brought it down to $100 and then a discount card from the manufacturer brought it down to only $10. In three days, the redness and scaling on my face were gone. I can't imagine not having this medication."

10

March 14, 2017

3

78

218,134

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

sinusitis

"I was prescribed this medication for sinusitis. After taking the pills twice a day for 5 days out of the ten I needed I began developing side effects- swelling of the throat, sweaty hands and feet with tingling/burning, tingling in both arms, swelling of lower legs and ankles, tight chest, pain on front and back or chest, pain on both sides of my neck, unable to sleep flat, nausea and constant gas and indigestion. Dry mouth, terrible taste in mouth with white coated tongue. My blood pressure jumped to 144/98 from the usual 117/80. I thought I was having a heart attack! The pain in my chest was unbearable. I am hoping all these symptoms resolve on their own after stopping the antibiotic. All of my medical tests came back normal. "

1

December 27, 2016

6

132

100,004

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I have been taking Azurette for 3 years now and I couldn't of found a better birth control option. It took me maybe a month to get use to but since then I don't ever have any adverse/side effects. The only downside to the pill is on the sugar pill week I tend to be more moody and irritable than normal. However, it has been super effective in preventing pregnant and regulating my normally horrendous periods that I use to have. My periods are much lighter and bearable. I would definitely recommend azurette to someone else."

8

July 11, 2017

1

96

157,706

Accutane

acne

"Ive been suffering frok acne from the age of 12 ever since ive been so insecure,at the age of 13 i started putting foundation to cover it up,it was reallly bad.Accutane/roaccutane saved my life and my confidence in many ways,im 14 ive been with this medication for 3 months now ive seen alot of change in my skin,really happy with my results,i really recommend roaccutane,i started off with 20 mg then 30 then 40,my side effects were nose bleed,dry lips,dry face,back pain,headaches and joint pain but its definatly worth it.i took a before and after pic and in these 3 months ive seen alot of difference and now i can go out in public without makeup!ive tried everythinn and nothing worked except for roaccutane."

7

March 25, 2016

25

124

63,292

Epiduo

acne

"Epiduo has worked for me tremendously. I was having cystic acne . It was getting bad , I had a reoccurring spot above my lip . Extremely painful . The epiduo gel exposed the core of the infection brought it to the surface dried and cleared and healed nicely . Hasn't been back since . 1. This medicine brought all reoccurring pimples to the surface , drained .. sore gross I know . Then it dried it out minimized site like over night . And I believe helped it heal with way less scarring than without intervention . 2. It dries out skin . Sloughes off all dead skin . New pimple free skin emerged . Years of intervention and this worked ! It reveals brand new skin . I'm sure it helps with scarring and wrinkles . ----"

10

August 11, 2017

2

139

217,837

Strattera

adhd

"So far so good. Been taking about a week now & no noticeable side effects. Had to quit Adderall due to symptoms in re my heart. I have High Blood Pressure & ended up in ER for a myriad of strange & scary heart-related issues. PCP wanted me off Adderall since it's a stimulant & suggested Strattera as it is a SNRI. I take a SSRI for depression without incident so with this new one I guess time will tell."

8

September 2, 2014

29

80

29,526

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"I was taking 25mg topomax twice a day now I switched to Trokendi XR 50mg time capsules. The new meds seem to help a lot longer I had to skip a month of Trokendi and go back to topomax for insurance coverage reasons and ended up with a two day major migraine. I had to take a second dose of Imitrex for the first time. Now I'm back on Tronkendi XR all I needed a second approval from neurologist for my insurance. Wish me luck fellow head ache sufferers . God help us."

9

June 7, 2014

1

93

22,725

Lidocaine

pain

"I purchased a box of Odor Free Aspercreme Lidocaine Patch (5 count) from seeing advertisement on tv..The box cost me almost $15.00. I was very excited to try these patches. The first patch stayed adhered in place for all of 3 hours, the second patch stayed in place for 2 hours. I have just applied the 3rd patch and am praying it will stay on long enough to relieve the pain in my neck/shoulder. I have applied duct tape over it to try and make the patch stay put!!! I cleaned patch area with soap/water and dried throughly then waited 30 minutes for area to air dry before applying patch. The package says its good for up to 12 hours...thats great if it would stay on. Does not stay on long enough for me to criteque its usefulness. Thank you"

3

September 20, 2016

8

140

1,769

Zolmitriptan

migraine

"Zomig gets rid of my migraine but it knocks me out. I take one dose and then sleep for 3 hours. Afterward the headache is gone but my joints ache and my muscles are very tender to the touch."

7

March 26, 2014

21

39

114,064

Amlodipine

high blood pressure

"This is my second med for blood pressure the first was metaprolol which had me completely out of it. I was switched to norvasc along with propanalol to calm the anxiety but it hasn't worked. I get 3-4 hours of sleep where as before the meds I was sleeping 8-10. I have this overwhelming feeling on a daily basis along with anxiety and panic. I have these uncontrolled quivers in the middle of the morning like i cold. Now the nausea is so bad I haven't been able to eat a full mean in over 2 weeks. I'm always tired and starting to have self-esteem issues due to the rapid weight loss ov 20 lbs. I see the doctor tomorrow to get off this medicine it has taken more from me than helped. I need my normal back!"

3

August 11, 2015

64

138

91,580

Dalfampridine

multiple sclerosis

"I have SP Multiple Sclerosis and when I first tried Ampyra I thought it was a miracle medicine. I have now been on it for over 1 year and the positive effects have unfortunately diminished. I have had shoulder pains for some time and I am going off Ampyra for 1 week to see about any changes."

5

May 25, 2011

63

57

120,932

Venlafaxine

depression

"So I have OCD, Depression, Panic Disorder, Anxiety, Possible ADD and I have been on many different medications for the past ten years and this medication has relieved my symptoms. Before taking this medication I was takin Luvox 300mg and Valium as needed. Before that I was taking all sorts, up to 5 different ones at a time including Seroquel which put in weight. I now feel more cheerful, not depressed, less obsessive thoughts, less anxiety and can concentrate better. I now feel I can do more in my life. I am also less moody. I am currently taking Efexor XR 150mg."

10

August 16, 2017

28

102

196,696

Paroxetine

anxiety

"I got on to this medicine during a rough time in my life. I thought it was working great until I realized they had me in the highest dose and were using it as a bandaid. I got curious about the drug itself and into further research I found that this drug is one of the WORST on the market. This drug will slowly kill you. This drug causes issues not only in your mind, but your body, if you're trying to conceive it affect that body, it is extremely addictive and causes more issue than the reason you were put on it. After my research I decided to come off of it. If I had more space to write how the detox of this pill was I would need a novel."

1

July 31, 2017

20

132

108,450

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I am on the second week of taking Contrave. I am a college basketball player and have put on much weight this year and seemed to not be able to lose any. The first week using this medicine I lost 10 pounds with exercise and eating healthy. I have not had much side effect so far. I hope this medicine can work for you."

10

March 30, 2015

40

64

144,493

Etonogestrel

birth control

"The ONLY good thing is that I did not have periods or get pregnant while using. I've had the implant for two years and I hated it! I became very emotionally unstable and even depressed while using it. My bf and I were only together for a few months before using it. I was healthy , had a very tiny waist and very fit! Now I'm fat , 204 pounds ... I gained nearly 45 pounds while on. Just got it tAken out yesterday & im praying that I can get my body & mental health back!!"

3

April 7, 2016

0

97

75,306

Vistaril

sedation

"I have been dealing with insomnia on and off for over 10 years. I have always managed it with OTC meds like Unisom. Finally decided to see a doc about it after having to take 3-4 Unisom a night (I was feeling like a zombie till 10 am!). She prescribed 25 mg of Vistaril - take one at bed time. Last night was my first time using it and it took a few hours to get me to sleep. All night I had weird, vivid dreams and it was hard to tell if I was asleep or awake. I felt on the brink of deep sleep, but still awake. It's hard to describe. I am going to give it a week and see how it goes. I was a bit groggy this morning, but not like on Unisom."

5

August 26, 2015

28

138

1,790

Zolmitriptan

migraine

"Out of the five or so migraine medicines I've tried, Zomig is easily the best. The caveat being you have to take the pill at the onset (as soon as you feel symptoms). If you wait until the migraine is in full swing, it takes much longer for it to work."

10

June 27, 2011

11

51

56,486

Humira

psoriasis

"I have been Psoriasis free for 2 years because of Humira...for that I am grateful, but I also have to live with Shingles (side effect. You have to take the good with the bad!)"

7

December 14, 2009

24

34

181,651

Prozac

anxiety and stress

"I started taking Prozac about 2 & 1/2 years ago after having a horrible bout of dry mouth with Celexa. Did some research and asked the doctor for Prozac. I felt much the same as I did on the Celexa without the side effects. No weight gain but no loss either. As one of the other reviewers stated I felt "neutral" (neither happy or sad). It did help with anxiety and stress but after about a year and a half I once again developed severe dry mouth. I started taking my 20 mg dose every other day to reduce the side effects but ended up with swelling of my face and tongue. I am no longer taking this but would still recommend trying it. Thought I would do ok without medication but will be making an appointment tomorrow to get something new."

7

July 8, 2013

39

142

62,178

Citalopram

depression

"I have been on Celexa for 2 months. I was very reluctant and had tried several in the past (couldn't get past the side effects). I didn't feel great the first couple weeks, but it wasn't awful. After 3 weeks, I felt better, more relaxed, and happier. I didn't feel much different, just started enjoying things more (as they should be). I smile more and laugh more - I get excited about things (I haven't felt excitement in a LONG time). I'm so happy I stuck with this one and it has truly worked for me. Also, I've had trouble accepting an anti-depressant as a treatment option because I have no reason to be depressed - great life, kids, job, husband. But, I was. I guess it's my brain chemistry, but it is what it is. This works!"

10

December 9, 2013

261

138

124,122

Skyla

birth control

"I got skyla thinking it would be the best birth control not so much. The insertion was painful and went home with slight cramps. Spotting only lasted for 6 weeks but within the last 4 months I have gained 15 pounds which is very bad. But not having to worry about taking a pill is good. But before you make the decision on this birth control use some other options first because this should be the last option. Will be getting this removed very soon not liking my weight gain."

5

May 16, 2016

8

90

220,541

Amitriptyline

migraine prevention

"This is great at helping with my headaches! There wasn't any cause for my migraines/frequent headaches and I wanted to solve the problem. It either makes them go away completely or decreases the pain dramatically so you're able to function beautifully. However, I do get dry mouth and I feel like I have to go and pee a lot. Which are two side effects and you do get tired but mostly when it's at night when you take them so it doesn't matter too much."

8

November 6, 2012

25

85

11,720

Trulicity

diabetes, type 2

"This is my 3rd week on Trulicity. The first 2 weeks weren't good. I had bloating, stomach pain, indigestion and constipation. It woke me up in the night. My blood sugar wasn't improving either. I took my 3rd dose 2 days ago. Yesterday and last night, I had the bloating and stomach pain. I started feeling better this morning. Some of the gas passed and I struggled through the rest. This morning, my fasting blood sugar was 130 when it has been 190-225 in the past. This is an improvement, but I've got a ways to go yet. I feel better if I eat very small meals and have a healthy snack in between. It's better than Victoza."

6

March 13, 2017

14

118

107,944

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"I've been using the patch for over two years because I have no other choice. only upside is ive never gotten pregnant on it. Right away I noticed side effects of gaining weight and nausea. Over time the symptoms became worse. Everyday Monday after changing the patch I become very ill. I wake up hot and disorientated. Then my body forces me to violently vomit for 4-5 hours. While this happens I experience chest pain. Difficulty breathing. Extreme exhaustion. so dizzy I can't walk. My heart feels like it almost skips beats then tries to catch up to itself. It's like having food poisoning."

3

November 7, 2016

16

104

191,483

Lisdexamfetamine

binge eating disorde

"Update from my my April post...the drug is an absolute miracle that's saved me from the out of control eating and depression that consumed me every single day. Taking Vyvanse 50 mg helps me to never even think about food and plan binge evenings and weekends. In fact, I never want to eat large or small quantities of really bad foods at all anymore. I've lost all my binge weight! I hope to never go off the med for fear of my eating disorder returning. It is the only thing that's worked for me after years of therapy/treatment. Amazing!"

10

November 7, 2015

59

99

48,605

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I spent 2 years on this medication. 2 years of my life I'll never get back. I thought the crippling exhaustion, anger, anxiety and depression were from being a working mom of a young child. For 2 years I had no libido, no desire to do anything other than sit on my couch. Cooking, cleaning, and simple things like playing with my child were nearly impossible. After a day at work I was too mentally fatigued to do anything. Less than a month back on loestrin and it's like a light switch has been flipped. I'd rather bleed monthly and be happy."

2

June 29, 2017

4

102

25,462

Finasteride

androgenetic alopecia

"29 now, started losing my mane since 22 and now have lost most of my crown area with receding frontal hairline. Upon doctor recommendation and Going by the positive effects regarding hair growth which I have read and heard I took the chance and started taking 1mg finasteride back in 1st April 2017; just been 10 days to be exact and started noticing lack of sex drive, poor erection from 2nd day onwards. This has to be the most anti erection drug a man can have.. I would suggest everyone to NEVER ever opt for this if you value your masculine traits. I am going to stop it now and will never take the same again ever. Already scheduled for a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) HT next week. Hence, either opt for minoxidil only treatment or transplant but refrain from this."

1

April 10, 2017

8

141

223,257

Estradiol

postmenopausal symptoms

"I haven't seen much mentioned about the personality change (i.e. edginess and sometimes just plain meaness) that occurs with perimenopause. I have found that using this spray it takes that edginess away. My family can tell when I forget to spray it in the morning. I don't like being mean, my nature is typically laid back and normally a nice person. It has been a big help to me and my family by giving the nice Mom back to the family."

10

October 2, 2008

91

81

151,713

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I smoked for 15 years. Chantix is a God send. However I had two rounds of it before I quit. It helps with the cravings and after a week on this medicine it makes the cigarettes taste awful, this was my mistake I kept smoking and got used to the change. Well fast forward another 6 months after I was off Chantix for a while I started again and stopped after about 2 weeks when the cigarettes started tasting funny again. And that was 7 years ago. I literally owe this medicine my life. My life that I can now spend more time with my daughter and she will not grow up around second hand smoke. It did give me nausea when I took it but only lasted from 20 minutes to an hour. But what is a little nausea compared to being able to stop smoking."

10

March 5, 2015

17

147

11,494

Pramipexole

restless legs syndrome

"Pramipexole helped me sleep with RLS. The problem is, I'm an addicted gambler. I have been to rehab. I still gamble. It has ruined my life. This should never be used by someone who has a gambling or over shopping tendencies as it is a side effect and can make it a whole lot worse. I have recently started taking cannabis and it takes the RLS away. Pramipexole/Gambling....makes me want to give up on living."

8

May 7, 2017

3

75

81,315

Yaz

acne

"March 2014 I started breaking out so bad I cried. I didn't know why I was breaking out because I was clear for fives years on ortho tri cyclen. All of sudden I had huge painful acne all of my chin and above my lip. I tried everything and nothing worked. Decemeber 2014 I finally tried yaz. At first my acne got worse and I started losing hope. But I imediallty noticed that I had fewer cystic pimples. Now it is May and I finally have clear skin. I still have a few red marks from scars and I get tiny little pimples but no where near what I had before. This stuff is amazing and I finally feel confident again. It started to really work for me on month 4 so give it time and don't give up."

10

May 31, 2015

15

139

139,941

Climara Pro

postmenopausal symptoms

"The patch works great - no more debilitating hot flashes. But, I almost gave up on the medication because of the difficulty and frustration removing the plastic backing. I finally figured out how to get it off. I take a paring knife and in the middle, tease one side slowly off the adhesive until it is clear it will separate, but I don't remove it yet. Then I do the same thing on the other side. Once it is clear that both sides will come off easily, I remove one side completely, stick it in place, then remove the other side. Make sure your skin is stretched out with no wrinkles where you apply it. This has completely removed my frustration with the patch! If it weren't for the flawed design, I would rate it a 10, so instead it gets an 8"

8

November 7, 2017

0

143

118,096

Apixaban

prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation

"I have been taking Eliquis for eight months now. I have been in and out of atrial fibrillation, and have had no problems with Eliquis. None of the side effects have appeared for me. It is easy to use and a huge improvement over warfarin."

10

April 16, 2014

187

45

111,018

Diclegis

nausea/vomiting of pregnancy

"I have been taking diclegis since I was 11 weeks pregnant. Prior to that, I was vomiting maybe twice a day and felt nauseous all day long (except at night). The first time I took diclegis, I was in HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!! I felt sooooo good. I was able to go a full day not even thinking about feeling sick. I thought that would be the effect the whole time.NOT!. I am 3 weeks in with taking diclegis, and it seems like the effect of it has worn off to a certain extent. I am back to feeling nauseous most of the day. I will say that the vomiting is still under control, but I vomit maybe once every 4-5 days (which is still progress). I am in my 14th week now and I want to see how I will feel if I don't take the meds, but I'm scared lol!"

7

August 30, 2016

8

149

168,849

Vilazodone

depression

"i got on this medicine because i had some anxiety and depression. i have been on it for about a year n a half, and i have gained 40+ pounds. when i first started they said you dont gain weight, yeah right!!! i loved the medicine at first but now i am always tired and always have diarriah. its so inconvenet. i feel i need to switch but im not to sure what else will work. since i have been on almost everything else"

7

November 12, 2013

72

84

227,428

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have been on it going on 2 years now. The first month I had a light period for 2 days and since then hadn't had another one until now. No weight gain or mood swings extremely sore breasts with period. Would definitely recommend this birth control to everyone."

10

June 6, 2013

17

49

103,358

Celecoxib

osteoarthritis

"I envy the people who have had success with Celebrex. I need both knees replaced for osteoarthritis, and I also have pain in my back, neck, elbows, hips and wrists. I've been on Celebrex for 6 or 7 years. When I first used it, it used to make me very dizzy. But it NEVER ever relieved any pain for me! I always had to pop multiple Tylenol, Motrin or Advil to supplement, in order to get even minimum relief. My doctor put me on Arthrotec today, and I am really hoping for success. If that doesn't work, he's going to try me on Tylenol-3 (codeine-based)."

1

March 2, 2011

26

105

116,481

Heather

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I've been on this Heather daily pill for one month and a half and I'm not really liking it. I've been getting my period EVERY week for 3 days. And it's even worse that it starts on Thursdays which means I'm on it over the weekend. I'm just going to finish the rest of this month's pills and if it doesn't get better I'm switching to something else."

4

August 18, 2014

22

68

90,316

Vicodin

pain

"I was hit by a dump truck. I tried aleve and naproxen which helped for a little while. My doctor gave me a prescription for Vicodin and it has helped me so much. Vicodin has never made me queasy, drowzy or loopy. I have never had any side effects from taking it. For severe pain, your doctor might recommend taking it with a muscle relaxant."

10

January 6, 2009

37

65

72,166

Tramadol

back pain

"Around the same time this year I have had a baby and shoulder surgery for osteoarthritis. Hence, I suffered from both shoulder pain AND post-partum depression. Percocet didn't stop the pain and Zoloft made me feel worse. My doctor prescribed Ultram and it is now my miracle pill! It helps with both issues. It allows me to be a normal functioning mom. I love how it helps my mood and physical pain!"

10

September 17, 2014

84

72

201,007

Zoloft

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I have been on this medication for exactly 20 days now, and believe me when I say it has saved my life! I dealt with extremely disturbing intrusive thoughts, leading to to severe anxiety and depression for 4 years. After almost giving up come for my life completely, I finally told my GP about my situation, he and a pysch confirmed the OCD put me on 50mg of Zoloft first week then 100mg and I finally feel like myself again! OCD is minimal and definitely manageable, to the point where it barely bothers me and I only know it'll improve because its only been 20 days! It does give a little diarrhea but its so worth it."

9

July 27, 2017

17

117