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178,522 | Duloxetine | depression | "Cymbalta I felt more like myself (Unlike Welbutrin)and it made me FOCUS more at school/work. The cons to the drug,(had to wait 3 days to fill my prescription)thus if you quit cold-turkey, you could have severe brain zaps (it feels like an electrical current running through your brain and it occurs a few times per hour when the withdrawals begin). Also it didn't give me a burst of energy like Wellbutrin did, but Cymbalta made me feel more emotional towards others(rather than being numb to world)" | 8 | April 22, 2008 | 226 | 86 |
62,557 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I have been on Citalopram (Celexa) for almost 3 days now and I been having side effects already. I was originally prescribed 20mg but after the first day my Doctor switched me to 10mg because of nausea and not hungry at all (which is weird for me), having diarrhea and I felt "off". It's hard to explain the feeling. I felt like myself but just weird. Now on my 3rd day of the antidepressant, I forget simple little things and I feel extremely tired. I'm going to talk to my Doctor tomorrow. " | 2 | August 10, 2011 | 9 | 93 |
220,856 | Loestrin 24 Fe | 2</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I have extreme bloating and my face has broke out terribly! I have been on it for a year and I've gained almost 60lbs! I have had a non-stop period with horrible cramps for 8 months straight." | 1 | November 10, 2009 | 2 | 37 |
161,287 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen | abnormal uterine bleeding | "While I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen, I was hospitalized. I came very close to needing a blood transfusion. Halfway through a pack, I started to bleed heavily. I went to the ER and had ultrasounds done to be sure I wasn't having a miscarriage or cyst rupture. It was explained to me that the added hormones were not balancing well, which was causing one to crash and cause heavy bleeding. I was immediately taken off of birth control. I won't ever try it again. It was a very scary experience." | 3 | May 21, 2017 | 2 | 91 |
32,949 | Seasonique | birth control | "I'm about to start on the placebo pills and I'm intensely considering not starting the new pack. When I first started this birth control I had mild nausea and light cramping. Since then I've gained 10 pounds, I'm tired, nauseous, and bloated all the time. For me it's been all the fun pregnancy symptoms without actually conceiving (Doctor confirms my ego is not preggo) so I'm seriously debating on stopping it. My lifestyle three months ago is no different than my lifestyle now with the exception of this stinky little pill, and I can say that I am definitely unhappier now." | 4 | October 13, 2015 | 9 | 101 |
200,244 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I smoked for 23 years, I was very addicted. I even smoked during both my pregnancies but I couldn't even quit then. Finally, after 3 weeks on Chantix, I quit. It has been almost a year and a half. I didn't have any side effects. " | 10 | March 18, 2015 | 31 | 46 |
62,215 | Citalopram | depression | "My depression began at 14, with low self esteem & deep insecurities, but I was very friendly & popular. At 25, I took Prozac for 1 year (didn't like), then diagnosed with major ADD at 28. Adderall was a lifesaver, but after 15 years, still dealing with depression - especially seasonal. I was prescribed Celexa 2 yrs ago and it has worked wonders - keeps me feeling normal, happy and steady. BUT it makes me break out in sweat episodes 1-2 x a day. Uncomfortable. I thought it was pre-menopausal or hormone related (friends & OBGYN thought so too). Finally figured out it is more likely a side-effect of Celexa. (Could be dosage amount, 50mg?) I am just now switching to Wellbutrin & hope it's better.
" | 8 | June 25, 2013 | 44 | 127 |
115,928 | Divalproex sodium | migraine prevention | "I've always suffered from migraines. I take 500 ER twice a day and gained 16lbs in less than 3 weeks. Since I'm already overweight this caused severe back pain in which I can barely walk and my legs are numb. Works wonders for my migraine but the side effects aren't worth it!" | 4 | May 11, 2013 | 34 | 52 |
55,118 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I started contrave 6 days ago. I was concerned at first reading all of the reviews. I wasn't expecting much. The first few days I didn't change my diet. I increased my water. What I have noticed is that I am less hungry. I am not eating the full meal because I get full. I'm down 7 lbs in 6 days. Yes I have had some side effects mostly Dry mouth! That just helps me drink more water. So far I Am happy with it." | 8 | March 24, 2016 | 37 | 85 |
125,447 | Dulcolax | constipation | "I haven't had a bowel movement in about 8 or 9 days. I took two pills around midnight and woke up around 5am to a bowel movement. It helped my constipation. I went back to sleep and woke up about 7am to an immediate bowel movement. It is now 7:45am and hopefully this is over. Works great though." | 9 | January 21, 2015 | 34 | 58 |
19,448 | Pregabalin | neuropathic pain | "Thus is intended as a warning about sudden cessation of long term Lyrica use. I've been taking 75mg twice daily Lyrica for severe pain resulting from crush fractures in my spine. I started to feel a slight benefit from the drug a few weeks after beginning to take it but it wasn't until I started swimming that my long standing pain completely disappeared.
I never missed a dose until a few days ago: just ran out, had to wait til the next day, effectively missing two doses. I went through an incredibly harrowing experience in that time without the drug...it wasn't psychological: I could almost physically feel the chemistry in my brain and body going totally haywire. It was extremely alarming, nothing can describe how nasty it was." | 5 | July 27, 2015 | 67 | 128 |
197,233 | Paroxetine | anxiety | "I have depression I suffered for many years in the dark big time. I was too scared to say anything. I finally had to say something. I am a male of course (got to hide those feelings). Things were getting very very bad. I talked to my doctor and a shrink and got me on 20 mgs of Paxil 15 years ago and it really does help with the hell I felt within for years. Please be patient. Hang in there one day at a time if I can do it you can too. I was really bad from what docs say. It takes time to adjust to the medicine but well worth it. Drinking and not taking reasonable care of yourself won't help at all. Live a cleaner life does make a difference. No guilt. The side effects are for me constipation and a bit of brain fog." | 7 | February 5, 2014 | 87 | 149 |
150,975 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | urinary tract infection | "Was treated for a urinary tract infection but I had no symptoms, so I really don't know if it actually helped. But I ended up with a yeast infection afterwards. Only took it for 3 days." | 1 | August 15, 2010 | 18 | 36 |
148,957 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I got my mirena inserted in February 2013 and for the first month I bled lots and then that was it. Until September 2015 when I'd start to bleed during intercourse, it wasn't heavy but was enough to worry my partner and myself and its lessened our sex life due to not wanting to bleed everytime. I had a gynecologist observe my cervix in November and he said it wasn't damaged in any way, the mirena was still in place, and he gave me a prescription for a 10 day course of medication that will thicken my cervix lining, just to rule that out as the possible culprit. I haven't gotten the prescription filled yet as I've been busy and the bleeding settled down. Thinking of getting it removed and replaced with another contraceptive." | 8 | January 8, 2016 | 8 | 134 |
150,820 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | urinary tract infection | "I took this medicine after having many urinary tract infections in the past year. I usually am prescribed CIPRO but this time the nurse at the minute clinic CVS told me to try this. Little did I know how much worse I was going to feel. It did help with the UTI which then later became a yeast infection...but I became very weak, had a fever, no energy and went numb from my knees down my legs. I could not feel circulation in my legs." | 2 | February 17, 2014 | 28 | 85 |
102,531 | Aripiprazole | depression | "I have suffered depression most of my life and finally was "diagnosed" by a psychopharmacologist in 2011. I have been on pretty much every antidepressant known to man over the past 20 years and finally was put on a cocktail of Lithium, Prozac, Wellbutrin and Conazepam (at bedtime). I had also taken Abilify at this time for about 1 year but the doctor felt I probably didn't need it anymore as I was stable. However, for about the past 2 years I have been suffering from MAJOR fatigue and some days I was unable to go work as I was so tired. My GP has just put me back on Abilify 5 mg and I feel fantastic. I have so much energy and I have found happiness and enjoyment in the things I had lost interest in." | 10 | April 30, 2016 | 68 | 137 |
123,259 | Apri | birth control | "I was switched from Loestrin 21 to Apri a few months back because my periods were irregular and my doc thought Apri would be better for me. I like that there's placebo pills in Apri cause I was awful at taking 21 day packs. The first couple months were a little tough adjusting to the higher dose of hormones. I was super emotional! But that's normal. I'm on month 5 now and things are fine. I'm still a little emotional, but only "cry at something dumb" emotional. Nothing I can't handle. My periods are light and I barely have any pain. Close to no acne. My boobs seemed to have grown a bit, so that's cool. My sex drive seems to be a tiny bit lower, but I never had a crazy high sex drive in the first place. My husband and I still have a healthy sex life. I might have gained like 5 pounds or less but that might be because of my lazy ass and not the birth control :) best of all, I haven't gotten pregnant! I recommend Apri. Give it a chance and let yourself adjust to the hormones." | 8 | November 21, 2016 | 15 | 194 |
75,867 | Temazepam | insomnia | "Unbelievably awesome, when it works. I was taking Ambien for six months and that stopped working, so I was given temazepam. First night I took it was the best I have slept in 15 years! I actually wake up feeling refreshed with Ambien I don't feel refreshed, but I feel rested. My only complaint is that I can only take it two nights a week or I develop a tolerance and it won't work at all. Those two nights are great. Also I usually take 30mg, where I was prescribed 15mg and my doctor said it's ok to take 30 if I need it." | 8 | September 18, 2012 | 24 | 104 |
10,861 | Mononessa | birth control | "I love Mononessa. I used to have extremely painful cramps, I would have to miss work and school because I was in so much pain, and Mononessa has definitely helped. At first it didn't seem to help with the cramps so I went back to my doctor and she uped my dosage. My periods come on the exact same day every month which is really nice. I definitely don't have as heavy of a period and it normally lasts 3-4 days. I do seem to be a little more emotional the week before I start but I never had any weight gain/loss issues with it." | 10 | March 7, 2014 | 31 | 105 |
15,678 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "This pill was awful for me. I was not able to take it for a week. I had the worst chest pains and body aches. I felt like I was going to die. I asked my doctor to switch me on a PoP because it has less hormones. I liked it more.
Everyone's experience will vary but this pill was horrible for me." | 1 | November 26, 2016 | 6 | 63 |
142,915 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had the nexplanon for about 9 months now. I have been having irritation issues and it comes and goes I've been to the doctor multiple times thinking I had an STD but that wasn't the case each time. The irritation is itchy and inflammed and my sex drive is gone and I have dizzy spells and mood swings. I have an appointment scheduled to get this taken out asap. I would not recommend this birth control to anyone. I read up on it and it said that one of the side effects was vaginitis this is not good very painful" | 1 | August 26, 2017 | 4 | 101 |
174,266 | Catapres-TTS | high blood pressure | "This is a very effective medication but with extreme side effects. It is very short-lived and requires dividing the prescribed dosage into 3 times a day to avoid blood pressure spikes. It leaves you feeling "high" and sedated. Absolutely do not discontinue it abruptly. Stopping it abruptly causes your blood pressure to rebound even higher than it was before for several days.
A better choice in this class is Guanfacine, which for me is even more effective and does not have the radical side effects." | 7 | August 31, 2013 | 87 | 85 |
98,662 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I bled for 3 months straight on the Nexplanon. I asked my doctor to remove it several times and she kept urging me to wait a little while longer. Several weeks later my bleeding stopped. Two weeks later it started again with heavy bleeding and cramping. Not liking it." | 3 | January 6, 2014 | 13 | 49 |
163,194 | Dovonex | psoriasis | "I had Psoriasis on my elbows and i was prescribed daivonex it does the job as in, it gets rid of it, but as soon as I stop using it the Psoriasis returns. To be expected I think.
It works in short." | 9 | February 26, 2008 | 58 | 42 |
117,802 | Aldara | human papilloma virus | "I was extremely hesitant to use this medicine because of the price and because I had read horror stories about it online. But I was desperate because of unsightly warts, so I took the plunge.
I made sure to apply with a magnification mirror and a q-tip. I can't stress enough how important it was to ONLY apply it exactly where the warts were. My side effects included swelling and itching around the affected area and some fatigue/aches. After using it 4 times, my warts were gone. Worth it worth it worth it. Just be careful not to put it on any healthy skin." | 10 | April 5, 2011 | 100 | 104 |
225,917 | Bupropion | depression | "I have suffered from severe depression for over 3 years, mood swings, irritable, loss of interest, huge lack of energy, absolutely no motivation, anxiety, paranoia, and panic attacks. I was prescribed 100mg extended release 2 times daily and its amazing how quickly it works. I don't have nearly as many mood swings as before, I have tons of energy (once you are on Wellbutrin you realize just how much depression really affects you without even noticing it), tons of motivation. (I used to debate whether I should do this or that now I just do it there's no question whatsoever). However it did not help my anxiety or panic attacks, the side effects for me were a very annoying twitching and dry mouth. I have only been on it for a week so time will tell." | 7 | January 20, 2010 | 55 | 136 |
80,906 | Delsym | cough | "Complete waste of almost $15 I paid for a bottle of this stuff. It made my cough & dry throat even worse so that I got very little sleep. I've taken it for 3 nights, each night with the same result, I wish I would have read reviews beforehand, I definitely would not have bought this." | 1 | January 7, 2016 | 3 | 56 |
110,236 | Nexplanon | birth control | "been on it for 5 months, its awkward not having my period at all, but it's awesome to not be pregnant again. No issues so far, im happy that I don't even have to think about the implant, it's just there. perfect FOR ME." | 10 | March 27, 2016 | 5 | 44 |
125,697 | Flagyl | giardiasis | "I took Flagyl and Cipro for giardia and salmonella diagnosis. Both taken for one week. The Flagyl has a terrible taste and you have to drink something besides water while you are taking it because everything tastes metallic. It works to eradicate the infection but I was very happy when the seven days of treatment was over. I also experienced lack of appetite however you must eat something when you take Flagyl or it will upset your stomach. Other side effects experienced: bloating, burping, hiccups, terrible taste in my mouth all the time, lack of energy. But the need for the medication outweighs the side effects and it took care of the infection." | 9 | September 15, 2013 | 28 | 113 |
111,512 | Cipro | urinary tract infection | "Took it for a urinary tract infection and immediately broke out in hives, fast heart rate and other unpleasant side effects. Had to take Benadryl and then was prescribed something else that worked." | 1 | April 25, 2014 | 28 | 33 |
117,900 | Simponi | rheumatoid arthritis | "I was also hit hard with rheumatoid arthritis in 2011. Tried prednisone, followed by methotrexate pills, Arava and others, nothing helped. In 2012 I was put on Humira which helped a lot for a few months, but not enough. Since January 2013 I use Simponi along with 0.8 ml methotrexate injections, and it has given me back my quality of life.
After 1 1/2 years I could bend my pinky finger again, wow! For me the change was subtle, but very effective. I tried alternative meds etc. after being diagnosed and didn't want to take this route, but honestly I cannot live without it. For me it works, it's a miracle." | 10 | November 20, 2013 | 58 | 111 |
138,897 | Phentermine | obesity | "I have lost 35 lbs. so far on phentermine. I have a lot of energy, but the trade-off for me is lack of a good nights sleep. I also have noticed that, unless I have been off of it for at least four weeks after being on it for five weeks I don't lose weight and my appetite is not under control. My doctor does this so that I don't become dependent and require more to lose weight. I am trying to get more exercise, but I am not good at getting out there as much as I should. Also, I need to control my carbs better. That, along with the exercise is key for me. Good luck to all of you trying to lose weight. " | 9 | December 9, 2009 | 7 | 127 |
202,290 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "I'm 15 and have been using this for just under a month. The first week it made my face really red, dry and itchy but I just used some moisturizer and hour after I put it on, or just put up with it. Now after a few weeks it does not burn or anything, pimples have cleared up so much! I have not even consistent in using it as it is the holidays but lately I have been and they are already clearing up! I have pimples all over my face, my forehead and temple have pretty much cleared, just waiting on the chin. Along with a good cleanser this stuff is amazing!" | 9 | January 9, 2015 | 42 | 113 |
209,542 | Praluent | high cholesterol | "I am a statin Intolerant patient who was initially excited to try this new drug. Was easy to administer and seemed to be working with little side effects (minor cough and cold symptoms). Total Cholesterol went from 203 to 98 after just two months. As I continued to use the drug developed severe shortness of breath and heart palpitations. Sadly apparently I can't tolerate this drug either. After further research, there is little research on long term side effects. My pharmacist told me that patients are reporting my same symptoms and even memory loss. Not the drug for me." | 4 | August 23, 2017 | 10 | 99 |
14,156 | Ortho-Cept | birth control | "I have always used the pill and so far this birth control has not affected my mood, appetite or libido negatively. My breasts have gotten larger which is okay with me. I have been on it a month and plan on sticking to it. Very pleased so far, I had tried several other pills like Tri-Cyclen Lo and the regular Tri-Cyclen and feel Ortho-Cept is much better." | 8 | May 25, 2013 | 6 | 67 |
90,090 | Loteprednol | iritis | "works very well to treat dry eyes. The out of pocket (and list-) price for 5 ml, 0.5% is outrageous $95/240. In Canada you get a list price for that same medicine (Lotemax 0.5%) of $ 109 for 15 ml (1/6 th)! Who's pocketing the difference?" | 9 | May 3, 2015 | 9 | 46 |
127,181 | Metoclopramide | migraine | "I was given this medicine through an IV while visiting the ER for a migraine. Reglan gave me the worst feeling that I've ever had. I had a major panic attack within minutes. I had weird thoughts and my body could not stop shaking, especially my legs. There was a pool of sweat under me. I felt trapped and thought I was going to die. I wanted to tear out the IV needle a leave. The panic only lasted 2 hours, but it felt like 2 days. I hope to never have that feeling again." | 1 | October 22, 2015 | 19 | 95 |
166,472 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I got it inserted 2/11/14. Pain was terrible, felt hot and light headed like I was going to pass out after insertion. This lasted about 30 minutes then steady cramping for 24-48 hours after. I had spotting the first few months then it finally dwindled down to no spotting or periods at all.
Other than the pain I'm happy with it. I'm having it removed next week and a new one reinserted after. I was told removal isn't as bad as insertion so I just plan on taking a day off or two after reinsertion." | 10 | October 27, 2016 | 3 | 95 |
118,229 | Naltrexone | alcohol dependence | "Hi, I'm from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After 2 years of heavy drinking and 20 years with periods of mid consumption 20 drinks only weekends interdispersed with periods on drinking everyday I finally discovered this drug. It's incredible. I try to drink 6 or 8 Heinekens, my usually quota, but it's impossible. After the first I order some food, like an hamburger. And stop drinking after the meal. Go to home, clean the house and sleep. Sleep very well. My obsession with casual games stops too. I don't care anymore about the others opinions, social anxiety reduces and life goes on. I see the problems I need to fix after two or three years of heavy drinking. A lot of problems with banks, family, girls and my daughters need my presence and dedication" | 10 | March 21, 2017 | 47 | 133 |
122,657 | Linaclotide | constipation, chronic | "Tried linzess for about three months after fighting insurance company to cover. It worked well for that time, similar to once popular zelnorm. However at the third month, I bloated out all over my body. This was listed as a side effect so I stopped taking it and returned to align. Too bad!" | 5 | August 18, 2015 | 23 | 53 |
113,225 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "I took one pill at 2:50 am on a Saturday morning. By 4:10 am made my first bowel movement
Feeling a little nauseous. Plus stomach cramping and burning in my butt as I was making the movement" | 10 | January 16, 2016 | 0 | 37 |
153,226 | Doxycycline | acne | "I'm 17,I started Doxy 50mg once a day on the 24th of April (almost 4 months ago) and at first my acne hadn't changed much at all. If anything during that starting period my pimples on my cheeks and chin got worse though that was to be expected. I continued to take it and after a consecutive month or so I noticed my pimples subsiding. From then on my skin just kept getting better, it's now smooth, soft, healthy with only a couple tiny, non-pussy pimples here and there. I don't know if this happens to anyone else, but if my face is exposed to the sun for 30minutes I get a few extra pimples? Anyway, the keys for this antibiotic to work at it's finest are:
-Touch your face as less as possible
-Try eat healthy foods
-Do not pick at your spots" | 9 | August 17, 2015 | 10 | 144 |
97,804 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have had this type of birth control for about a year. I don't have periods which is awesome but I have also gained an intense amount of weight since the implant. I have gained a total of 55 pounds on this birth control. I have always been a bigger girl, but before the implanting my weight was consistent. Now I have sky rocketed and despite my best efforts I have not been able to get back down to what I was. I'm considering the removal of it soon." | 4 | November 3, 2015 | 0 | 89 |
123,985 | Skyla | birth control | "I got the skyla one week ago. Insertion was uncomfortable but I think my nerves got the best of me and made it worst. Like many other people, I read all the horror stories of insertion being incredibly painful. I was shaking the entire time because I was so nervous and it was just a lot of pressure that was over really quicklg. Post insertion I have cramps no worse than period cramps and very light spotting which I expect to be over soon.
Don't let all the horror stories scare you. Everyone is different. The IUD is worth it, you are 20 less likely to have an unplanned pregnancy with it than you are with regular birth control pills. Insertion is not fun but being pregnant is even less fun." | 10 | August 24, 2016 | 2 | 131 |
79,480 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "If you're here reading these comments, that means you're a boy or girl in the same position I was: A mistake was made somewhere and you're concerned about pregnancy. The waiting is gruesome, but I'm here to assure you; this pill works. After ingesting the pill 16 hours after sex, a period of terrible waiting began. My girlfriend and I were both antsy and scared, and the time of her expected period came and went. She was 8 days late, but alas, she had it. This pill works in mysterious ways that can cause a later period, but I'm here to tell you there is nothing to worry about. It's scary, it's unsettling, but I'm here to tell you to calm down and relax because this pill will take care of everything." | 10 | May 12, 2014 | 145 | 132 |
196,932 | Paroxetine | anxiety | "I started Paxil after telling my doctor I had general anxiety and the medication worked after two weeks. At the time my anxiety wasn't high but it was a level 3 out of 10 so the medication helped out. I was able to be more social and worry less traveling around NYC, but I noticed that I started to gain weight which sucked. After 6 months I wanted to come off because I noticed i never really needed it and this was the hard part. Coming off it was horrible! It made me have higher anxiety without it, and it was anxiety I never experience before. I've been off for 4 months and I still haven't felt the same since before taking Paxil. I'd really recommend taking any medication like Paxil if you really need for panic attacks or high anxiety." | 5 | October 24, 2016 | 35 | 141 |
42,673 | Concerta | adhd | "I've been taking Concerta for about 8 years and it's helped my mood and productivity a lot. I used to get a stronger focus benefit from it and Ritalin, so there are times I still feel unfocused. But overall, it works well. The one-a-day dose is great. It doesn't keep me awake too late at night, unless I take it after 11 a.m.. I definitely notice the days I don't take it, either by choice or if I forget to get the prescription renewed. The first day off it isn't bad, but after that I get really cranky. So I like myself a lot better on it than off! My wife does too.
It's not a miracle, but it definitely helps." | 8 | December 2, 2009 | 48 | 121 |
105,145 | Dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir | hepatitis c | "I had a viral load of 400,000, was very optimistic and had no side effects. Phsycologically I felt great, was very optimistic and was really looking forward to a new start to worry free life. How ever after my 12 week course I was tested for hep C and am still HEp C positive. Not sure what went wrong, I guess I must be one of the unlucky 10%.
I have ordered a viral load so will see what that is.
So for me not effective, but I would recommend it to others as 90% is still a good success rate, good luck to all who try it." | 1 | January 8, 2017 | 2 | 108 |
165,321 | Junel 1 / 20 | birth control | "I recently switched to Junel from being on Loestrin 24 FE for years. I have been on Junel 1/20 for a month now and I'm pleased to say I have had no side effects. The switch over has been flawless." | 9 | July 28, 2013 | 1 | 40 |
111,929 | Gianvi | birth control | "Okay, I'll do pros and cons here because there are plenty to say for both:
Pros: Cleared up my acne tremendously! I only broke out slightly around my period, but other than that I was the clearest than I had been since puberty! Also, my breasts went up about half a cup size, which is always fun. In terms of weight, I didn't notice much of a difference, neither loss or gain.
CON: It made me horribly depressed. It was a gradual slump, but after about 5 months on it, I went from being bubbly, social, and dedicated student athlete to someone who didn't want to do much but sit in bed and sleep all day. I was still sociable, but it took effort. I finally stopped Gianvi and was back to normal in a month. Everyone's different, but be careful on this medicine." | 1 | July 3, 2011 | 14 | 144 |
27,663 | Dimenhydrinate | motion sickness | "Our six year old gets terrible motion sickness even on short trips. We recently went on vacation and the drive was proving to be too much for her. She threw up the whole day and then some the next even after she was out of the car - really heartbreaking. We purchased dimenhydrinate at the suggestion of the pharmacist and she was perfectly fine in 20 minutes. We finished our drive from Canada to North Carolina and she was completely healthy and happy the entire trip. FABULOUS!" | 10 | July 7, 2009 | 7 | 87 |
10,205 | Axiron | hypogonadism, male | "After 3 months, I have seen no effects whatsoever, except for a slight increase in appetite. I have achieved no increase in weight loss despite strict diet and work-out regimes. No sexual desire increase. NO confidence or focus changes. Completely without benefit at this point in time." | 1 | November 20, 2015 | 17 | 47 |
81,015 | Hypercare | hyperhidrosis | "I used Hypercare in the past, but stopped using it. I decided to use it again yesterday because I have been sweating a ton. Well, last night it was itchy and burning my armpits. I didn't sweat today though! I just put it on about 15 minutes ago and the burning and itching is much worse. It hurts so badly. I am only using this until I can get to the dermatologist to get something that won't hurt so much. " | 6 | March 4, 2013 | 8 | 81 |
203,730 | Suvorexant | insomnia | "I took 15 mg dose for about a year almost nightly. At best it only had a mild effect at helping me fall asleep and did not allow me to sleep longer than my usual four to five hours. Two unfortunate side effects occurred. Occasionally I would get sleep paralysis which is being fully aware mentally while your body is frozen in a sleep State. This lasts for a few minutes. The other unfortunate side effect is intense grogginess for most of the next day. I found that I spent much of the time during that year sitting in a chair during the day because I did not have the mental or physical energy to get up and do anything. Obviously one gets a tolerance for the drug soon and I would say that after about a month there was virtually no benefit" | 1 | June 9, 2017 | 28 | 143 |
99,325 | Doxylamine | insomnia | "I have been an insomniac for many years. I started taking 1/2 tab of a 25 MG doxylamine sleep aid and it kicks in within 30 min and I sleep a very good 7 hours without side effects. It works very well for me." | 9 | January 29, 2016 | 27 | 44 |
193,288 | Cyclobenzaprine | muscle spasm | "Awful experience taking this for lower back. But this week I had a spasm in my neck. IBProfin was not working. I was so uncomfortable I took one pill. It did nothing except make me feel SO tired. I didn't even remember going to bed. The next day, I felt extremely lethargic, zombie-ish and depressed. It's an awful and pointless medication." | 1 | November 16, 2015 | 18 | 61 |
116,164 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have had the Nexplanon since August. After two weeks of it being inserted, I've had non-stop bleeding since then. Period is still ongoing, most of it is light. The worst part of this was the anxiety worsening depression. My mood swings are out of control. I don't know how to handle myself. I don't know who I am anymore. All I do is overthink things and it scares me too much. I'm removing my implant next week and hopefully these effects are gone..." | 1 | November 18, 2015 | 0 | 84 |
146,385 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "It is difficult when a relapse occurs, a patient needs to wait about 24 hours from their last opiate use before they can begin the suboxone again. Many opiate addicts become "sick", and are too tempted to take the suboxone too soon. Then because they take the Suboxone too soon, they become even MORE sick, because the Naloxone antagonizes the opiates still in the body. I've experienced this myself because I tried so hard to wait out the time and couldn't bear it. So I took the Suboxone early and felt like I've never felt before. I had the feeling of jolts in my legs. My skin felt like there were bugs crawling on me, I felt so internally cold, as if I were in a refrigerator, etc. But waiting 24 hours is too long." | 5 | November 29, 2008 | 25 | 135 |
228,066 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I was very excited to get this birth control because I have epilepsy and it was one of the birth controls I could use with my medicine. I got it on August 2010 and after that I have had longer periods and I get them twice a month. I am bleeding very heavily. I was hoping that this birth control would help my period not make it worse. I regret getting it and wish I chose something else. The only benefit to this birth control is I don't have to worry about taking it every day." | 1 | March 30, 2011 | 0 | 96 |
70,316 | Zofran | nausea/vomiting | "Ever since the 5th week of my pregnancy, my morning sickness was terrible I lost weight and couldn't keep a thing down. I could hardly get out of bed. My doctor prescribed Zofran and it's been a huge help. Doesn't always take away the nausea feeling But no more vomiting! Definitely recommend it" | 8 | October 16, 2015 | 25 | 53 |
173,946 | Provigil | multiple sclerosis | "I too have MS and have been taking this drug since it came out - about 6 years. Because Provigil is not an amphetamine it doesn't make you "high", you just feel like you have energy. Provigil does not interfere with your normal sleeping pattern, if you take it in the morning. I feel like my old self when I take it. I also know now when I do not take it (I'm on 200mg). I can feel the difference, what I thought was depression was actually a lack of energy." | 10 | July 18, 2008 | 75 | 91 |
147,623 | Alprazolam | panic disorde | "My face, hands and feet get numb and I don't know what to do. I'm in school and freak out. I'm a hairdresser so I can't just stop and breath in a bag. This medicine worked for me. Hope it works for you." | 9 | March 26, 2009 | 29 | 43 |
215,696 | Copper | birth control | "If you are reading reviews... stop. Paraguard reacts differently to everyone that gets it, I almost scared myself out of getting it after days of reading the reviews but you will never know if you do not go through with it. I'm not lie it was painful day one and two, but it really is not bad! My periods are the same as they used to be (last about 4 days with moderate flow) just a bit crampier a week before and when I ovulate. The pain is nothing a few Advil can't solve.
A few side effects that I experienced
- I was bloated for the first couple weeks
- Spot bleeding here and there
- Cramps are sharper
Honestly that's it...for me this was the BEST option on the market!" | 8 | March 28, 2017 | 25 | 132 |
52,624 | Doryx | acne | "I got this medicine in September and my face got bad then cleared up, but i kept going through a cycle: clear up, get better over and over. It's mid December now and I haven't cleared up in weeks. I also have back, shoulder, and chest acne. It did nothing to that. I'm going to switch antibiotics soon" | 3 | December 15, 2015 | 8 | 58 |
207,182 | Valtrex | herpes simplex, suppression | "I only take this medication when I feel an outbreak coming. It's a burning sensation in my Vagina. I take two 500mg daily for about a week and a half. I wind down to 1 pill by day 5. I'm in the clear by day 8. The outbreak never comes to blisters. Its like a home run. I only catch an outbreaks once or twice a year. I actually forget I have it until I get the sad reminder. It is usually stimulated by my stress. Hope this was helpful." | 10 | April 20, 2017 | 52 | 90 |
180,668 | Adderall XR | adhd | "Adderall XR has been amazing for me. I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 5, and was on and off of stimulants since original diagnosis. As a kid I would go through bouts of taking it and bouts of pretending to take it. I tried to be unmedicated as an adult, but that only produced anxiety, likely due to my naturally occurring rapid thought processing and tendency to fail to complete projects (distracted by new thoughts). My quality of life is significantly better when I take Adderall and I see no shame to be had in that. I experience dry mouth fairly often, but overall it is amazing and totally worth it. I am however nervous about facing pregnancy without it, as well as breast feeding. This medicine really makes a difference in my life." | 10 | February 20, 2014 | 40 | 135 |
221,573 | Ziana | acne | "I was experiencing some bad acne for about 2 years before I went and saw a dermatologist about it. She prescribed me ziana. My main acne was on my cheeks which also lead to brown spots. The first month on this medicine was the worst, you will want to give up, but DONT! It made my skin super sensitive; it made you want to cry but it hurt for tears to even touch your face. No makeup looked good bc of how dry it got. About 2-3 months I started seeing some results. About 5 - 6 months in and I had no blemishes left and the brown spots have faded significantly. There's still some there but I was told those will take the longest to go away. I wish I knew how to share a picture of the difference." | 9 | August 23, 2016 | 12 | 140 |
203,828 | Suvorexant | insomnia | "I was hoping this would be a better long term sleep therapy than Ambien (Belsomra studies reported that was the case), so I gave it a try. I took 15mg at the same time I would have taken my Ambien. It certainly didn't work as well as Ambien when it came to falling asleep... it took 30-40 minutes before becoming sleepy enough to fall asleep. Though I slept pretty well for about 8 hrs, and would have otherwise rated this medication an overall "5", I awoke with the worst anxiety that I have ever experienced. I felt like climbing the walls! It was so physically uncomfortable that I had to just get up and bag the idea of sleeping in on a Saturday morning. Three hrs after waking, the anxiety subsided enough that I was able to sit and relax." | 3 | May 20, 2017 | 17 | 140 |
150,734 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | urinary tract infection | "I've taken Septra DS before (with no side effects), but for some reason this time it is different! It has given me severe insomnia!! Very odd and super frustrating. Also has caused me a lot of nausea but doctor prescribed Zofran (also known as the miracle medicine for nausea), so that's better. Also feel a bit "out of it" and lethargic. One last strange symptom it's causing me is "urinary hesitancy." Had no idea there was such a thing until I spoke to my dr about it. Hoping these symptoms resolve or I may need to switch medicines, as only half way through this 10-day treatment." | 8 | September 9, 2014 | 7 | 106 |
192,941 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | acne | "I have been on Ocella for 2 cycles and have experienced lighter periods and no side effects except a slight headache during menstruation. My skin is slowly clearing (I had small bumps from hormones around my jawline). I am concerned it has been changed from a generic per posts. I just picked up at Walmart yesterday and paid $10 so I am confused....?" | 9 | October 27, 2009 | 5 | 63 |
6,414 | Ocella | birth control | "Ocella has worked very well for me. I have gained no weight, have lighter periods, light cramping, and have only one issue. I become emotional, and insecure around day 10 or 11 and then it subsides. I'm usually stable. However, I've decided to give another birthcontrol a try because my cost is so high. But I will consider going back to Ocella if this new one doesn't work out." | 9 | February 2, 2012 | 0 | 69 |
168,971 | Vilazodone | depression | "I have tried so many medicines like Zoloft, Bupropion, Venafaxaline, etc. I talked to my doctor and he decided to put me on Viibryd as a last resort before turning me over to a Psychiatrist. He said 80% of his patients had a positive result from taking Viibryd. Only 20% didn't. I have only been on Viibryd for a total of 2 days (counting today) and my mood, irritability, stress, self motivation and self confidence have felt miraculously better. So much so that my husband told me yesterday (1st day of 10mg pink pill) that it was good to have me back for a day. I notice I am not as stressed when stressful situations arise. Yes, I have had side effects, nausea, diarrhea, but I feel overall better." | 9 | September 2, 2012 | 11 | 129 |
77,033 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "I have been on Belviq for 4 days now and I have not lost any weight yet, but I do notice a huge difference when I sit down to eat. I am so much fuller even after the 3rd bite. My cravings during work hours have gone away, and I am able to go almost all day without pigging out. Mcdonalds is walking distance from my work as well. I am 5'6 and 188 LBS. I will keep yall updated." | 6 | April 2, 2015 | 87 | 80 |
92,953 | Vortioxetine | major depressive disorde | "Since starting on the 5mg trintellix for a week I started to notice a gradual difference in overall anxiety and depression. For several months I had been taking Celexa with no change, then Lexapro with very little change. I take the 10mg trin in the morning and can notice more of a difference now than with prior SSRI's. I also take two 1mg dosage of clonazepam throughout the the day. For those who have tried so many others I recommend a start on the 5 for 7 to 10 days, then a direct increase to the 10mg. If the 5mg isn't packing enough of a punch. I've had no side effects but this med is expensive. Several pharmaceutical reps. I know also take it and have said they can tell a difference." | 8 | April 1, 2017 | 25 | 132 |
204,862 | Cyproheptadine | migraine | "when I was in 3rd grade I was diagnosed with Migraines sometimes the medicine doesn't help I fell lightheaded a lot, dizzy, and tired
when I am in school when I get them my teachers just deal with it or no you don't have a headache go sit down, or even they say you are just trying to avoid doing your stuff. which am not." | 5 | December 30, 2014 | 14 | 65 |
200,974 | Zoloft | social anxiety disorde | "My Doctor prescribed this for anxiety. 10mg. Although it seemed to help my physical affects of anxiety it made everything else much worse. Tired, anxious, head aches, brain zaps, ringing in ears, spacey, edgy, and not myself at all. I was turning into a walking zombie. It was awful. I couldn't tell if it was my anxiety or the side effects. I thought I was going crazy for 6 months. I finally talked to a Therapist and he took me off of Zoloft and put me on Lexapro. Which was much better but still pretty awful. I finally found the courage to ween myself off over a period of two months and I feel GREAT! So thankful to be myself again. Please make sure you really need to be on these before you take them. Do your research and good luck!" | 1 | November 17, 2017 | 2 | 141 |
27,682 | Colazal | ulcerative colitis, active | "Tried for a few months some years ago. No side effects, didn't seem as effective as Asacol for me. Needs specific conditions in the gut to "cleave" into the active medication, I think my particular gut wasn't suited. Beware that not every med will work in everyone, Asacol included. Try meds and observe how you fare." | 4 | April 2, 2008 | 13 | 56 |
53,937 | Minoxidil | alopecia | "I wanted to wait till I gave it a good try before reviewing. I used it as instructed for a full year. Unfortunately it did nothing for me so I stopped. Absolutely no results on my scalp but increased facial hair, yikes! Also, I experienced nausea which I'm not 100% sure is related but pretty sure since it stopped when I stopped using the product." | 1 | May 6, 2017 | 9 | 65 |
95,604 | Efinaconazole | onychomycosis, toenail | "For what they charge for this medication you would think it would work right? I've and using this medication for one year and I see absolutely no difference total waste of time and money." | 1 | February 20, 2017 | 13 | 34 |
71,442 | Levora | birth control | "Levora made me an emotional MESS! I will pay more for Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, which I was on for 7 years with NO problems. I switched because Levora is cheaper. I am tired of crying at the drop of a hat and feeling "strange". I realize that every person is different." | 2 | September 5, 2010 | 16 | 51 |
38,050 | Adipex-P | weight loss | "Hi, I am 26 and 5 foot 5. I started taking adipex on 3/27/16. My start weight was 211. Now, only 4 days later, I have lost 10 pounds and at 201. I am excited to see what I will get to. My goal weight is 160." | 8 | April 1, 2016 | 75 | 47 |
215,510 | Copper | birth control | "I had the IUD in place for 5 1/2 years and loved it. Then I fell pregnant and everything went down hill. I bled lightly for a week after removal. Then I ended up in the er, diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. They say it was ectopic because I had the IUD in when I got pregnant. I will never trust an IUD again." | 3 | August 26, 2017 | 0 | 64 |
140,745 | Escitalopram | ibromyalgia | "Have been taking 10 mg for over a year. It originally was to try to help with fibromyalgia. I also had some emotional issues I was dealing with. The first two weeks was not very good. My main side effects were dizziness, sleeplessness, some nausea and headaches, none being bad enough to want to quit. After reading other's comments I pretty much knew what to expect. One day after about two weeks I suddenly realized that the symptoms were disappearing and I felt a calmness I hadn't experienced before. Not a drugged feeling , just calm and the edge had been taken off, a great relief. No weight gain and more drive to be active and productive. I don't ever plan to stop taking this med. it's helped me so much." | 7 | July 23, 2016 | 19 | 131 |
211,196 | Aftera | emergency contraception | "Do NOT take Aftera. All these people saying it worked is only saying it cause they were gonna get on their periods anyway. "Period came as scheduled".. a day after pill, your period should come 2 to 3 days after taking the pill with lots of cramping. First time I took it, I got pregnant. 2nd time, NO CRAMPING STILL=NOT WORKING. Spend a little more for Plan B." | 1 | November 2, 2017 | 0 | 68 |
138,838 | Phentermine | obesity | "I have been on phentermine for 3 days. I have increased energy and a mild case of dry mouth. I do feel "spacey" at times, but not so much that I cannot drive or work. I am working out harder and drink more water. I no longer feel hungry and I have control over my sugar addiction. It took me 3 weeks to lose 12 pounds before I started phentermine. I have lost 5 pounds in the past 3 days. Tonight is the first night I have not exercised, while on this medication. It is 1:15 AM and I cannot sleep. Will I stop taking this drug? NO! I will be sure to exercise every night, to aide with sleep." | 9 | November 19, 2010 | 5 | 120 |
29,909 | Tenofovir | hepatitis b | "I am also very satisfied with Viread. I have a chronic Hepatitis B infection and my HBV-DNA was 103.000.000 in last February. Since almost 9 months I am using Viread and the virus level dropped down to only 20. ALT and AST levels are also now around 21 which I had never seen before in my blood-check paper. I have not faced any major side-effects until now that I can identify physically or mentally. But of course, I am also not sure if there is a change in calcium, zinc, iron levels in my body or if I will face any problem with any other parts of my body. " | 9 | November 22, 2011 | 64 | 110 |
109,275 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had it for not even a month, but I have started to get very emotional over not having kids and things in general but as someone who has had very severe mental illnesses, it's nothing. I've just started spotting but not really bleeding about a week and a half before my period so we will see how that goes, gained but then lost some weight in just 3 weeks no acne influx, but every body is different" | 9 | February 9, 2017 | 0 | 78 |
42,120 | Felbatol | epilepsy | "Ineffective med that resulted in extreme weight loss and made cognition practically impossible so I did not pass my oral exam before nor was I even able to understand the questions my graduate committee members were asking. I got off of it at that point then went from a 28" waist back to a 32"." | 1 | July 17, 2016 | 0 | 55 |
127,424 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in 2012, 3 years after they realized my thyroid was out of wack. Progressively I have gained and gained weight, I am now 30lbs heavier than I was 9 months pregnant. I have other health issues that make me somewhat of a doctor's nightmare, or a puzzle they can't find all the pieces too. This is the start of trying to bring my weight down (my GW is 145) and that's about 80lbs. It's Saturday Nov 4, 2017, dose 1, 37.5MG, took my BP first, will check again in an hour and before bed. Wish me luck! The nurse at my PCP's office is also on it, I was hesitant and had not filled my script right away, she has lost 13lbs in 4 weeks ... so, what do I have to lose? The weight!" | 4 | November 4, 2017 | 6 | 141 |
122,829 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel | birth control | "I gave this pill a 5 because it DID protect me from getting pregnant so the pill does the job.
Pros:
Easy to take.
Protected me for 2 years.
Did not gain any weight.
Sex drive stayed normal
Cons:
-Constant chin acne
-Bad PMS that would start a week after getting my period so I felt like I never had a break. That food craving/sore breasts/ emotional/angry feeling would pop up 2 weeks before my period even started. Basically it was 1 week of normal and the rest was all hormonal.
Overall the pill does what you need it to do. Protects you from pregnancy. However, I can't take the emotions/acne so I'm on the hunt for a new pill." | 5 | April 26, 2017 | 4 | 120 |
207,313 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "Finally cracked the code on this:
1) Got Suprep early and put it in the fridge to get COLD - put it in the coldest part of my fridge for good measure.
2) Day of prep, I mixed it with flat Mexican Coca-Cola (American Coke may do the same ... but there is a difference in flavor and sweetness).
3) Poured solution over a glass of ice and chugged it down with a large "milkshake" straw.. like the ones they give with Bubble Teas & Smoothies.
This really changed my dread of the prep, while it didn't taste like a Chocolate Milkshake, I wasn't sipping and gagging on it for what seemed forever.
Well, it worked for me ... maybe it will for you. :)" | 7 | July 7, 2017 | 9 | 125 |
68,917 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I was on the shot about 2 years ago, it did in fact add on a few pounds but it was effective.. I spotted for about 20 days and I was gucci. I never went back for a second shot due to my financial situation but it kept me infertile for an additional 10 months( not complaining, it was great). I just recently went back to get the shot again... It all depends on you! And p.s it heightened my sex drive. To each it's own" | 8 | June 25, 2016 | 1 | 86 |
180,008 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "I started using Epiduo on May 8th 2013, the next 5 days didn't find any visible change. I applied very little gel every night before bed. Next day washed face.
On 5th day I got few acne on my cheeks and forehead. Day 6 - heavy redness on full face with severe itchy. Day 7- called my Dermatologist. She said use it alternate days and it will be fine. Still heavy redness and very severe itching. Day 8- itching reduced leaving no changes to redness. Day 9- itching reduced further and redness became rose. I could see its healing. Skin dried out so I had to use Cetaphil moisturizer whole day.
Day 10- I could see the redness visibly fading away leaving the skin clearer. Itching reduced a lot, skin dry.
I hope I could see positive results within next 2 week." | 6 | May 16, 2013 | 16 | 142 |
169,504 | Stelara | psoriasis | "I have Crohn's disease and was put on remicade to treat it and then I developed medical induced psoriasis it's so bad and painful I can't walk some days and I have a hard time opening things like doors. All of hair fell out and be a 24 year old girl I was devastated. I was put on stelara at an abnormally high dose of 90mg 1 a month for a few months now I'm at 6 weeks the goal is to get me to 8 weeks stelara has made an improvement my hair has started to grow back in and right after the shot I can walk and my hands start to heal but within a couple of weeks I back slide again but stelara has really helped me not lose my mind completely if I was a normal psoriasis person maybe it would be better." | 7 | December 5, 2015 | 27 | 147 |
157,790 | Accutane | acne | "I've been on this medication for just over 2 months now, taking 40mg a day. When I started on a low dose, the first 3 weeks I experienced severe dry skin, lips, and especially my nose and under my eyes even. The first 5 weeks my skin broke out worse. And from the beginning I started getting severe back pain. Now in week 9, my skin has settled down and is a tiny bit better, but all my blackheads have disappeared. My skin is still drier than usual, but it's actually improved, and my lips are fine as long as I apply vaseline 2-3 times a day. The only significant side effect I still have is my back and bone/joint pain. So far I'm very happy with what I've achieved (the blackheads) and expect things to keep improving." | 8 | July 31, 2014 | 23 | 138 |
6,928 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "Although Drysol does work it is also very painful for me. When I apply and even hours after, I have pain in my armpits. They are completely bumpy with red rashes and the burning is the worst part. The morning after I apply it , the redness dies down and so does the pain. The sweating does go away and this product would be perfect without the horrible side effects it gives me! Overall I feel that the product is not worth the pain I go through when and after applying." | 8 | June 28, 2016 | 13 | 91 |
110,300 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Nexplanon made me gain over 30Ibs. I get ridiculous cravings, crazy mood swings, and all I ever want to do is sit and watch TV since getting it in. I've never had any other kind of birth control, besides the earlier version Implanon, which I thought was better, but still had its flaws, but the hubby and I are considering a vasectomy because my experience with this birth control.
Side effects: Major weight gain, cravings, it made me feel hungrier than I actually was, cramping, boob tenderness to where I thought I may have gotten pregnant, suicidal thoughts, and weird bleeding patterns.
I got it out about 3 weeks ago, and felt a boost in my mood the day after. Still haven't been able to drop any weight though." | 1 | March 1, 2016 | 8 | 129 |
201,057 | Zoloft | depression | "I have Bipolar I with severe depressive episodes lasting up to 16 months. Zoloft was a last ditch effort to improve my depression; I was formerly on Luvox and found it too sedating and less effective after being on it for over a decade. So far, I have had 15 days without severe depression after being on Zoloft for one month. I think it's working. I am tired but I am not sure if that is the Zoloft or something else as I am on several medications for psychiatric problems." | 9 | April 18, 2017 | 25 | 90 |
197,326 | Paroxetine | depression | "While paroxetine tended to keep my depression at bay; I wasn't functioning at a good level emotionally.
Was on 20mg for approximately 4years, then 40mg for 3 months. When dosage was upped, I had major depressive episode (pretty much stayed in bed for 3 weeks) and realized that I had experiencing basically a "flat aspect" for quite some time. Also gained 20 lbs (105 to 125) in the 3 months on the 40mg. Horrible brain zaps if I missed a dose (20 or 40). Went back to 20mg for a week and have switched to Effexor (37.5/7days, then will be on 75mg daily).
Mild zings and zaps for past few days as I've switched to the Effexor; was expecting a MUCH more horrendous transition as my zaps were extremely strong in the past." | 4 | April 29, 2012 | 10 | 133 |
194,108 | Stribild | hiv infection | "This medicine is a gift from God. Not only am I undetectable and T-cells 1000 , but my body fat has dropped 8%, my muscle mass has increased substantially, and I have grown 1 inch. I started at 400 T cells and 100k viral load.
" | 10 | February 16, 2014 | 21 | 46 |
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