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15,072 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "This completely broke me out in fluid filled hives all over my heck, chest, shoulders, back, etc. I assume I am allergic to one of the hormones in it. As soon as I stopped taking it, the acne and hives went away. As for a time frame, I took it for 3 days when the acne started. Stopped after a month. Took another month for the acne to completely go away. This could just be me, because I tried the IUD next and was the 1% of women that it didn't work for - my body expelled it and wouldn't allow it to stay in place. However, I would not recommend this pill to a friend." | 1 | June 29, 2017 | 2 | 116 |
22,951 | Apremilast | plaque psoriasis | "This medication is like a miracle. I have gone from no fingernails no toenails no skin on my feet to almost completely healed.
It takes some time for the medicine to kick in but this has been a life changer.
My fingernails are coming back my psoriasis is much more manageable all because of a Otezela. The medicine I took before was a biologic and it made me so sick and tired and fatigued and depressed. So thank you to those that make this product this is a great thing for people with horrible psoriasis it is such an Insidious disease." | 10 | May 25, 2017 | 15 | 101 |
77,980 | Retin-A | acne | "If you've come here looking for some hope on whether Retin A works or not than your answer is yes! I have been struggling with acne for almost 3 years now I want to think its a phase but who knows. I started retin A Febuary 2015 and it is now May 2015 and my skin looks AMAZING. Trust me I had that "purging" phase and it sucked so bad I didn't even want to go out and public because of how bad my face was. If you feel like it isn't working give it TIME, time and patient is key when using this product. I went through two purging phases during week 3 and 5 but after that it was pretty much a smooth ride. STICK WITH IT! Give it 3-4 months!" | 10 | May 18, 2015 | 63 | 133 |
206,893 | Desoxyn | adhd | "I feel like I can breathe! This is the only medicine that resolves my ADD symptoms. I have tried everything else and they just can't compare. Totally makes it so I have the courage to live again, to walk up to people I don't know and talk to them, to feel less depressed, to stand up for myself, and above all to focus on the important things. I wish more doctors were informed of how helpful it really is to people who have adult ADD." | 10 | September 12, 2012 | 110 | 85 |
120,300 | Montelukast | allergic rhinitis | "I wish I had reported this to the FDA when it happened. I don't know how helpful my account of the side effects from many years ago would be now. However, I would like to share this somewhere, as what I experienced is not verified as a side effect but possibly suspected--- I don't want anyone to go through what I went through and not suspect this medication to be the culprit. After taking one dose of Singular in the evening, the next day, I experienced suicidal thoughts, severe anxiety, and a feeling as if I were being separated from my body (if that makes sense). I have no history of such problems, never took Singular again, and never experienced what I described again." | 1 | August 2, 2016 | 56 | 124 |
111,812 | Gianvi | birth control | "I was on Gianvi for a month. I found myself in a spiraling depression to the point that I was crying daily. I had terrible anxiety and trouble concentrating. I couldn't focus and had trouble sleeping. I couldn't figure out why I was in such a funk, until I got my period and suddenly felt better. I then googled Gianvi and discovered that this level of depression and anxiety isn't uncommon on this pill." | 2 | May 23, 2015 | 8 | 74 |
3,733 | Fioricet | headache | "It is the best medicine that really works control my tension headache. One tablet is enough to make the discomfort go away in a matter of minutes. It is taken only when necessary. However, not all doctors recommend this med because it could be habit forming and might damage the liver. At times, there are doctors that over reacts even though you tell them that you only take it as needed and that you were careful. On the other hand, there are the smart doctors that prescribes it PRN as treatment for headache. " | 10 | January 8, 2015 | 31 | 94 |
171,025 | Quetiapine | insomnia | "I have taken this medication in the past for insomnia and I admit it works great. If I take 25mg I'll go out and fast but it doesn't keep me asleep so I have to take 50mg or even more for it to last. I stopped taking it due to the weight gain, I read about it and Seroquel causes your blood sugar to drop which is the reason for the hunger - and the reason I only wanted cereal. That's the reason I stopped taking it but I am considering asking my doctor for it again because since stopping I have tried so many different sleep aids and nothing works. From Trazadone to Ambien to now Sonata - and nothing works so then I end up taking like 3 pills which I know cannot be good." | 9 | October 25, 2009 | 46 | 137 |
158,149 | Ziprasidone | bipolar disorde | "I was only taking Geodon for 3 weeks (tapered up to 60mg), and one evening I was sitting in front of my computer and experienced the worst panic attack of my life (also my first panic attack). I was admitted to the ER that day. I felt like I was about to have a drug induced psychosis. My pdoc instructed me to stop taking it immediately. The withdrawal was an absolute nightmare. I experienced over 30 different symptoms (anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, paranoia, nausea, crawling skin, heart palpitations, chills, & tingling just to name a few). It has been almost 2 months and I am still struggling with anxiety. " | 1 | May 29, 2012 | 44 | 110 |
89,150 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "I have been on generic celexa for about two weeks now. I was searching for something to help me with deteriorating anxiety. I had no idea it would also make me less irrational, and nicer. I don't get upset over everything now. I feel confident and myself again. Lots of side effects though. Currently have a hollow feeling at all times, very spaced out, memory loss, cannot orgasm, insomnia, unable to tell when I am hungry, and since I have upped my dose to 20mg I also clench my jaw often. For me the good out weighs the bad though. I am just happy to not be feeling so manic nonstop" | 8 | May 22, 2017 | 41 | 111 |
117,202 | Iressa | non-small cell lung cance | "I (78 y.o. male) was diagnosed with NSCLC in March 2011 and in late May I started taking Iressa as a first line of treatment. For the first five months my only side effect was a mild rash. I then had swollen gums and stomach acid. Both quickly responded to antibiotics. 75 days between the March and May CT scans the tumor increased by 86% (from 4.9 x 4 cms). 50 days later in July, after taking Iressa, the CT scan revealed an 83% reduction. From March to July it reduced by 69% and in December, although subtle, there has been further reduction. April 2012. True to form, tumour started growing again after 10 months of Iressa treatment. Still looking healthy, active in garden and taking 4 to 6 miles weekly walks. Only side effect was mild rash mainly on body. Now switching to conventional Chemotherapy today 10th May." | 9 | May 13, 2012 | 31 | 149 |
201,964 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "My oldest son had horrible acne in high school. He is blonde and fair-skinned and had horrible red bumps all over his face. After 3-4 years of trying everything over the counter and 2-3 trips to the dermatologist , the pediatrician finally gave my youngest son a sample of duac and my older son used it and it worked wonders. His face finally cleared up. His skin is very sensitive and I don't remember a lot of drying as others have mentioned. But, he put it just on the pimples and not all over his face, though he had so much acne it pretty much was all over his face and his back. I wish I had found this sooner! One over counter "University Medical Acne med for rosacea" actually worked but they stopped making it soon after we discovered." | 10 | March 17, 2017 | 19 | 140 |
163,680 | Mirtazapine | depression | "I was given Mirtazapine as an add on to my treatment with Zoloft for major depression and anxiety. Made me extremely tired to the point where I almost couldn't form a sentence and didn't care about anything but sleeping (and eating). It did help a little with the anxiety, but not at all with the depression, it made it worse since I had no energy whatsoever." | 1 | January 5, 2014 | 39 | 66 |
49,424 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm on day 2 of Portia-28 pack, started my period Saturday and my gynecologist told me to start the pill on Sunday, I couldn't get to pharmacy so I started on Monday. Since day 1 I have noticed a change in my period already it immediately lightened it up, usually my periods are heavy the first 2-3 days. I am also sporting a Kotex super plus or super, now I don't need a tampon and when I took my regular tampon out after it being in all day the blood was brown. I also have noticed my sex drive has spiked and so far no nasty side effects such as nausea or breast tenderness. I am sure as much as it has already shortened my period I won't be spotting throughout the month. I hope it stays this great for me for as long as I take it :)" | 10 | February 23, 2016 | 4 | 149 |
168,864 | Vilazodone | depression | "Got up to 40 grams of Viibryd, and finally started to feel good! (Been on many anti-depressants over the past 35 years). Last week I had the worst, scariest breakdown, almost uncontrollable anger, sobbing, insomnia and extreme fatigue, body aches and my nerve pain was off the chart. Today my doctor reduced Viibryd to 20, hoping that will stabilize me, along with my Buspar and Xanax. Now let's see what this week brings. Oh, I also have Multiple Sclerosis, diabetes, heart issues & arthritis." | 7 | June 17, 2013 | 49 | 84 |
170,950 | Quetiapine | generalized anxiety disorde | "After trying nearly every SSRI on the market I was placed on Pristiq, which improved my condition somewhat, but still left me dependent on Xanax to alleviate my daily anxiety. After a particularly bad stretch I was also placed on Seroquel XR. It has helped more than I could have ever hoped for. I finally don't have to reach for a Xanax as soon as I wake up. It was very sedating for the first week after I started, and after increasing my dosage, but this has lessened with time. I do make sure to take it before bed, as it does make me tired as it kicks in, but I welcome this due to my problems with insomnia." | 9 | November 26, 2010 | 102 | 119 |
231,379 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I've been taking 100MG every night (about the same time 8:30 pm) for about a month and it works like a charm every time. I am finally able to sleep through the night (with the occasional trip to the bathroom) and I love my dreams - like being the star in an exciting movie.
For me, I wake up around 5:00 am most days and feel great!
I'm hoping to enjoy this for as long as the Doctors allow me to." | 9 | November 8, 2016 | 56 | 81 |
130,722 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've only had this in for 2 days now, but so far so good. I'm 17 and have not had any children. Putting it in really didn't hurt much for me, just felt like a bad period cramp. I didn't get any cramps after like my doctor said. I have had a brownish discharge since I got it. I have really subtle cramps right now, but not enough to even take a Tylenol/Advil." | 10 | October 8, 2011 | 1 | 73 |
212,775 | Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir | hepatitis c | "Hep C, GT 3, age 52, Hep C for 30 years. I did Interferon - it was the devil himself and did nothing but raise my levels after a year - that was 20 years ago. I did a 'trial' a few years ago of the Harvoni w\Ribavirin that I again failed miserably. I started Epclusa 13 weeks ago. Promised no side effects. I went to sleep & woke up in an 80 year old body, it was/is causing muscle wasting, extreme muscle/joint pain. Everything else is hardly noticeable comparative. Includes; ringing of the ears, headaches, fatigue, bland taste buds. Raised ALT & AST and of course the levels of CK are well over 560 weekly, severe skin rash that grows daily and has now moved to my face/arms. BUT SHOWING NEGATIVE!! Lets see what 3 months says, fingers crossed!" | 10 | October 11, 2017 | 3 | 140 |
95,213 | Guanfacine | adhd | "My son (6yrs) is on Focalin in the morning and Tenex in the late afternoon. They have put him on it twice and was the same way both times. He was bouncing off the walls, pulling his hair out, very very smart but. He had an answer for everything and everybody. It was a complete disaster. We could not go anywhere and do anything. He had awful fits. We now take Focalin 20 in morning and Focalin 5 in the afternoon. I'm not so sure that's working either." | 1 | April 23, 2012 | 13 | 88 |
121,717 | Venlafaxine | depression | "I am 17 years old and also have prescribed Adderall for ADHD and I am on hormone blockers for gender dysphoria. I have been on venlafaxine for 4 days and have had more than 7 serious anxiety and dysphoria attacks. I have tried Prozac and Zoloft in the past and those have had a similar effect, but nothing nearly as bad as this." | 1 | July 28, 2014 | 3 | 63 |
98,976 | Lutera | birth control | "I've been on the pill for almost a month since July 2nd and I schudeuled an appointment with my OBGYN today due to this contraceptive cause lots of bleeding. I started on the first day I bleed from my last period and it's July 28th and I am currently still on my period. My doctor prescribed me Lo Loestrin now and I hope it helps me out. But with Lutera it was a horrible experience, Lots of headaches, low sex drive, MANY mood swings/depression. I got into many many arguments with my boyfriend this month and I had my relationship in danger!" | 4 | July 28, 2016 | 3 | 102 |
134,417 | Prednisone | leukemia | "This is a great medicine. Probably wouldn't be here if I didn't take it. But its horrible side effects from just the amount of it that i take. I get almost every side effect the they name, the worst one is the horrible mood swings." | 10 | April 23, 2012 | 12 | 45 |
131,623 | Effexor XR | generalized anxiety disorde | "I have been on Effexor XR 150mg for 3 months, it has helped me face social interaction at work and calmed my negative thoughts, I am the happiest I can ever remember, totally changed my outlook on life, mild side effects of constipation and I noticed I have gained about 7 lbs but I also recently quit smoking so I don't know how much to attribute to the med." | 9 | October 29, 2016 | 28 | 69 |
2,415 | Metformin | polycystic ovary syndrome | "I was prescribed this about two months ago for PCOS (my doctor gave me the option to treat the symptoms or treat the root cause, and I choose the latter). She started me out on a low dose and worked up to a full dose, which helped a lot with side effects. I felt mildly nauseous all the time until I started focusing on really eating right. If I eat a good, healthy dinner right before I take the pills, I don't feel sick at all. Another side effect, I've lost all interest in alcohol because it makes me feel terrible immediately. This has forced me to change my lifestyle, but in a good way. I've lost some weight and just generally feel better." | 8 | July 23, 2009 | 50 | 124 |
180,599 | Fluticasone / vilanterol | asthma | "I am a 48 year old women who has had Asthma my whole life. I have been on Symbicort and Advair but still had to use my rescue inhaler several times on a daily basis. I started Breo Ellipta in October of last year, and have only had to use my rescue inhaler once, and that was the day after I started Breo. I absolutely love it, no more use of a rescue inhaler or nebulizer, and most important no side effects. We have horses and every time I would go out there with them it would make my Asthma flare up. I can now go out and spend the whole day right beside them with no problem. My doctor said this is the best he has ever heard my lungs sound. I would highly recommend it." | 10 | January 19, 2016 | 23 | 137 |
76,972 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "I've been on belviq now for 46 days. My weight was 168 now I'm down to 154. My side effects are headaches(some days)and at times my upper body gets real hot! I gained weight from hypothyroidism. My normal weight is 142-145. I only take one pill a day. And it really crushes my appetite. But I do eat clean and it don't take much to get me full. I'm satisfied with the pill. It's the only thing that helped me to get my weight back under control. It is very difficult to lose weight when u have thyroid problems" | 8 | May 6, 2015 | 41 | 99 |
205,874 | Pristiq | anxiety | "Just started Pristiq yesterday. I'm taking it to replace Cymbalta which I gained 10-15 lbs on in two months. 60 mg of Cymbalta was awesome for my anxiety but the weight gain was antagonizing my depression. I also take 200 mg of Wellbutrin SR and have taken that for a long time.
I've been a little jittery since starting the Pristiq and spent some time in the bathroom last night. I'm coming off Cymbalta slowly over the next week so right now it's hard to judge how the Pristiq will work. I take Xanax as needed and took some today as I was feeling tense. I attribute this to the adjustments I'm making. Glad I picked Labor day weekend to make the switch. I'll keep you posted on how it goes." | 7 | September 5, 2009 | 5 | 131 |
89,028 | Singulair | asthma, maintenance | "Singulair has been a blessing for my asthma. However when I was switched to the generic, in October, all of my asthma symptoms came back. Wheezing, shortness of breath, use of inhaler (which I only used prior to exercise) several times a day. My doctor has written me a prescription for brand Singulair. The pharmacy gave me the three pills they had in stock and ordered the rest to come in tomorrow. I did the same thing a few weeks ago with another pharmacy and their distributor no longer carries the brand. Hopefully this will not happen again tomorrow and I can go back on the brand Singulair. Since the problem with the generic I have been on Prednisone, Symbicort and two nasal spray to try and get my asthma under control." | 10 | June 12, 2013 | 55 | 132 |
187,987 | Cholestyramine | irritable bowel syndrome | "Glad my doctor decided to try this medicine because it has been a life saver for me! The only problem is remembering to mix up the powder every night. I wish this came in pill form. For those who are having trouble with the taste, or drinking it, I put it in 2 tbsp. of applesauce and mix it really well. It changes the flavor of the applesauce slightly, but it's not as gross as trying to drink it in water." | 10 | September 3, 2015 | 51 | 81 |
180,133 | D3 | vitamin d deficiency | "Having severe bone loss, my MD put me on vitamin D2 at 50,000 units a week. My wife did the research, and found out vitamin D2 is not as well absorbed as vitamin D3. It also must be taken with a calcium supplement. I had been taking the D2 for several years, and then they wanted me to take Prolia as my bone loss was getting worse. Stopping the D2, and starting the D3 at 5,000 iu a day with 600 mg of calcium has helped quite a bit. I would suggest anyone try this before taking something like Prolia, or Forteo for bone loss. If you have osteoporosis, you need the supplements either way. Wife took Forteo everyday for 26 months, and less than 4 years later they now want her to try Prolia too.Check wikipedia for info on this." | 10 | December 18, 2016 | 3 | 141 |
89,234 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "It's very good, I'm on 10mg now. I used to take it couple of years ago, and felt much better, so after 2 years I stopped taking it. Now again I felt very anxious, and after one week on citalopram it's much easier for me to socialize.
No more need for hydroxizine or valium. The only one side effect is I can not "finish" if you know what I mean;)" | 10 | May 3, 2016 | 49 | 70 |
145,697 | Qsymia | weight loss | "Male age 65. Starting weight 255 lbs. Now 211 lbs. Before taking Qsymia I was and continue to take other drugs including
1) BP Lowering
2) Cholesterol Lowering Statin
3) Paxil for Anxiety
Before taking Qsymia I was and continue to eat Jenny Craig which ships their food to my door.
I have lost weight before but always returned to the weight prior.
I have been on Qsymia about a year and a half.
This drug definitely works!
Although my doctor urges me to exercise, I do not.
For the first few months I experienced dry mouth but that has gone away.
I did get down to 200 lbs but have been slowly increasing. I think the effect of the drug might have worn away a bit as I still like a high calorie snack at night.
After $75 rebate cost is $131/mo" | 8 | August 6, 2015 | 27 | 143 |
77,487 | Avapro | high blood pressure | "Took 150mg a day for several years. I lived with the dizziness when getting up or kneeling down. Also adversely affected my urination habits. Hard to go, weak stream etc. The doctor switched me to Benicar 20mg. Works better on lowering blood pressure, NO dizziness at all, and peeing is back to normal. Benicar is a MUCH MUCH better blood pressure medicine for me." | 3 | May 30, 2012 | 101 | 64 |
154,535 | Bunavail | opiate dependence | "I switched to bunuvail like most people because my insurance stopped paying for my suboxone. I have been on subs for a year. The bunuvail does what it's supposed to as far as keeping me from having cravings. The only bad thing about it in my opinion is I hate how long it takes to dissolve and it tastes terrible to me. But it does what it's made to do" | 9 | March 27, 2016 | 21 | 70 |
206,122 | Interferon beta-1a | multiple sclerosis | "I was diagnosed with MS in 07/2009 and started this medication in 11/2009. I was titrated up to 22 mg and then titrated up to the 44mg within 4 months of starting medicines. I got an emergency phone call from the Neuro. office after routine blood work came back telling me to immediately move back down to 22mg dose. I had elevated liver enzymes for an entire year on this medication. Finally the levels dropped to normal range. Four months after the liver enzymes normalized I stopped having the flu like symptoms (Fever, headache, general unwell feeling). I take a Naproxen about an hour before each shot. I still get site reactions and some bruising at injection site (and burning when medicine is going in). I use the RebiSmart Injector." | 8 | February 21, 2011 | 23 | 130 |
97,209 | St. john's wort | depression | "I have been suffering with depression and anxiety for a while. I really didn't want to go to the doctors or take any medication that would give bad side effects. So I did my research and came across St Johns Wort. It says to take 1 tablet a day after a meal but I take 1 in the morning and then 1 at dinner time. I've been taking these for only a week now and I can already notice a difference in the first time I took them. My depression was so bad I wanted to commit suicide. But these have helped me so much. They have calmed my mood drastically and make me feel like I want to live and enjoy my life for the first time in ages. Thank you sooooooooooo much!! I highly recommend :)" | 9 | January 29, 2017 | 80 | 138 |
229,243 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "An excellent drug. Brought back performance of 30 year old. At lower doses the effect can vary. Suggest 20 mg about two hours before sex, but will work well for long duration after that. Drink one to two glasses of water when taking to improve absorption. Exercise, relax and enjoy." | 9 | June 7, 2008 | 299 | 50 |
195,541 | Aviane | birth control | "I'm almost on month 3 of this birth control and I've not had any problems with it. I haven't experienced any acne or weight gain. I'm just still trying to figure my periods. The first month it came the day I started my first sugar pill. This month I'm on my 2nd sugar pill and no sign of my period, however, Overall I have been very satisfied with this bc." | 10 | September 22, 2015 | 0 | 70 |
53,008 | Zofran ODT | nausea/vomiting | "First time I took it I felt better almost instantly- it was truly crazy! The second time was the same but the third time it didn't help as much. However, it helped some and has so far kept me a little less feeling like I'm gonna puke. Better than nothing." | 8 | April 27, 2017 | 2 | 50 |
68,765 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I started the shot when I was 17 after a miscarriage, my period has always been irregular but once I started the shot I bled for a month straight. After that first month I stopped having periods all together. Before I got on the shot my weight was consistent always stayed around 120.. but after my weight started going up, by the time I was 18 I was going on 140. During my second semester In college I got off the shot because I didn't like the fact that I was gaining so much weight, before school started back I got back on the shot bc it was much easier than taking the pills, and my period was a mess I never knew when it was coming so I wanted to put a stop to that. Now I'm 19 and pushing 170 I have gotten off the shot and REFUSE to take it" | 10 | November 8, 2016 | 2 | 153 |
225,127 | Bupropion | major depressive disorde | "For the past five years I have been battling depression. I feel extremely fatigued and unmotivated with thoughts of wanting to be dead. Life is totally miserable most times. I went from Cymbalta to Wellbutrin and after a few weeks I started to feel alive again. After about a year on it now I am back to my old depressive ways and my doctor is reluctant to start me on something new. So right now I am miserable again and waiting for my doctor to try something different. I wish all the best to everyone out there fighting this terrible disease!" | 3 | February 17, 2016 | 59 | 101 |
35,247 | Levofloxacin | sinusitis | "Well it did the job, and then some. It cleared up my sinus infection, plus I had the lovely experience of having severe acne on my back from the drug. I never break-out. Then, a week after I stopped the 10 -day medication, I have a UTI, and vaginal bleeding (in between periods). I think it is insane that medication for a simple sinus infection can leave to several other complications." | 1 | April 30, 2015 | 26 | 71 |
130,544 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I love my Mirena. I was awful at taking a pill everyday. When my doctor and I started going through my options I tried the Nuvaring first. I was disappointed by it and wanted to try something different.
Got Mirena in September of last year. The placement was not the greatest. A little crampy but nothing unexpected. PLEASE NOTE: I HAVE NEVER HAD A CHILD OR BEEN PREGNANT BEFORE. Doctors say that it is more painful for girls in my case. It really wasn't half bad. I did have spotting for about 5 months. Nothing out of the ordinary. But now I have had no period in more than 4 months. Needless to say, in the beginning I was skeptical but I LOVE this birth control, and so does my boyfriend." | 8 | June 7, 2012 | 2 | 131 |
30,611 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Dude… I've only had this yeast infection for 2 days and now I'm taking that stuff today and I just want to say that I feel like my vagina is on fire. I know this treatment is effective but there has to be a better way. This is crazy." | 1 | October 15, 2017 | 7 | 49 |
3,763 | Fioricet | headache | "I was prescribed fioricet last week for chronic headaches. I have suffered from daily headaches for over 6 years and until recently, have been able to dull them down though they never fully go away, with high doses of otc ibuprofen. I've been to the neurologist and was prescribed imitrex and antidepressants. None worked. I have been taking the fioricet for a week, and every time I take it, it turns my headache into a borderline migraine. Makes it so much worse and My feet and ankles have swollen. Now I have vericos veins and broken capillaries In my ankles. I think I may be the 1% that cannot take this drug. Its a shame because I see so many success stories in these comments, I wish I could share in the relief." | 1 | June 10, 2016 | 15 | 133 |
110,526 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Nexplanon was effective I am not pregnant. But the side effects are terrible. I am getting it removed in a couple days. I would have periods for at least a month or sometimes longer. I took nexplanon for a year and a half. I had some weight gain and no sex drive because I was constantly on my period. I just feel as if there are more negatives than positives with nexplanon. I wouldn't reccomend it. Nexplanon prevents pregnancy but makes the user miserable." | 3 | December 27, 2015 | 3 | 84 |
197,368 | Paroxetine | depression | "I've had undiagnosed off and on depression for most of my life, until a couple years ago, my depression started acting up really badly, so I went to my (former) doctor and he prescribed me 50mg of Zoloft and over time raised my dosage to 200mg, and it just made me hyper and shaky though it helped a little bit, since he wouldn't prescribe anything else. I found my new doctor, he prescribed me Prozac first, that just suppressed my moods, then we decided Paxil or paroxetine would be a good idea. At first it gave me a weird sedated/ strung out feeling but after the first week it made me feel alive for the first time in years, and got rid of my anxiety. But ask your doctor before getting off this medicine, or even changing doses." | 9 | March 10, 2011 | 4 | 138 |
88,913 | Lactulose | constipation, acute | "This worked after 48 hours. The label said that it could take up to 48 hours, but most of the other reviews said that it worked much faster, so when it didn't work quickly for me, I began to lose hope. Thankfully, it worked, pretty much exactly after 48 hours. I'm in my second trimester, and hadn't done a poo for 4 days, and the last time had been very painful. I'd felt incredibly bloated and uncomfortable, and hunched over when I walked, and couldn't get comfortable to sleep. When I first went again after 48 hours, it wasn't easy, but it wasn't really painful either. I stirred the medicine into large glasses of water to help me drink enough fluids, and also to dilute the excessively sweet taste." | 7 | December 5, 2017 | 0 | 129 |
69,397 | Buprenorphine | chronic pain | "I've just had my first dose, so too soon to review it's effectiveness. It is very difficult to open the packaging and apply even after practicing with the trainer they provide. This morning I found some things that helped me and I hope they might help others. I cut past the suggested lines at least 1/8 of an inch (my shaky fingers barely got the first one open, ha) Instead of using my fingers, I used tweezers to pick up and place the patch in my cheek. Good luck to all!" | 2 | August 19, 2016 | 18 | 91 |
229,472 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "Currently take 80mg once a day for bipolar II. Take with food at night, otherwise feel nauseous. Used to be terrified of going out in public (grocery store) and now I no longer feel anxious going shopping by myself. Had extreme road rage, everyone around me made me angry. I have no road rage at all now, even with LA traffic. I can go dancing with my friends and be completely sober, when before I'd have to have a few drinks before I'd even think about stepping out on the dance floor. Latuda has really changed my life I am more social, less irritable, and just a better person to be around." | 10 | February 25, 2016 | 71 | 112 |
120,124 | Montelukast | asthma, maintenance | "Singulair has been a godsend to help control my daily asthma symptoms due to allergenic/mold triggers. I haven't noticed it make a difference with exercise or smoke triggers, but it definitely helps reduce frequency/severity of asthma symptoms in general. If I take a few days to pick up my prescription, I can absolutely feel a difference in my lung health. I've been waiting the past few days to get the entire prescription renewed with my doctor and I had a nighttime attack last night for the first time since I started taking the medicine (it's been six days since I last took it).
I have not experienced any mood changes even though I already had diagnosed anxiety when I started the medication or any other adverse side effects." | 9 | September 5, 2017 | 6 | 128 |
33,701 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "Pros: very light to practically no bleeding, period only lasts 1 or 2 days, not pregnant (the main goal), clear skin (at first), breasts grow.
Cons: decrease in sex drive, tender breasts, lack of energy, blurred vision (like how your eyes are first thing when you wake up in the morning), weight gain, hot flashes at night, breasts growing (I am already a big girl with DD breasts)...less is more, the clear skin I had in the beginning is now not so clear. I started on the pill for 2 reasons. 1.) because I wanted to prevent pregnancy and 2.) because I had constant HEAVY bleeding. It would go on for months without a break and this pill has made it so that I barely bleed at all." | 8 | September 26, 2011 | 7 | 128 |
70,909 | Magnesium citrate | constipation | "Every now and then I would get a sharp pain in my belly and when I tried to go nothing came out. If I waited long enough it would but it was not fun since it was large and took some effort to get out. At times I was in so much pain I was sweating and nearly in tears trying to get it out. One day I felt it coming but didn't want to go through all that so I went and bought 2 10oz bottles of the lemon flavor. I came home and covered the bottom of a tall glass with the soda stream lemonade syrup, half the bottle of magnesium citrate, sugar, and the rest with water. I somewhat enjoyed the taste and after drinking half the glass I gave birth to the plug. Easy peasy!" | 9 | January 1, 2015 | 37 | 139 |
180,052 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "I am in the first week of using it and I have A LOT of irritation and my skin is VERY dry. I didn't have much acne before and I have a lot now. Putting a lot of lotion helps the dryness but I am in need for the bumps to leave." | 1 | January 2, 2010 | 18 | 52 |
158,557 | Methylphenidate | adhd | "I'm in my mid 30's & was diagnosed with ADHD approx 4 months ago. I started on 10 mg 2x a day & am currently on 20 mg 3 x a day. I tried Daytrana, the Ritalin patch, but it made me aggressive & hungry! In less than a month I had gained 20 lbs. I'm back on the pill & so far I love it! I wish I had this back in school! Unfortunately my mom wasn't a believer in ADHD. I am calmer, can think rationally vs going straight off emotions, the racing thoughts have ceased & I can complete tasks I start now. It's also given me more motivation in my life. Before Ritalin I was ready to give up on life & did nothing. I can now take care of responsibilities! My mood has even improved & my patience with my children & people in General has vastly improved." | 9 | October 29, 2013 | 115 | 153 |
26,422 | Sprintec | birth control | "I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 2 months ago by my OBGYN. Earlier this year I began to experience a number of odd symptoms such as.
1.Severe mood swings
2.Skipped periods
3.Extreme bloating
4.Mild acne
5.Diminished libido
I was put on Sprintec and the first 2 weeks where HELL. I experienced nausea (lost 5 lbs) I couldn't keep anything down it was out of control! Mood became worse. I was ready to call my doctor and ask her to put me on something else but after the nausea subsided (around week 3) I decided to complete the 3 month trial period. Currently on Month 2 and after my first period I felt better than ever! Mood energy and sex drive are at an all time high. I will definitely stay on Sprintec." | 10 | August 5, 2014 | 28 | 133 |
163,530 | Mirtazapine | insomnia | "I started taking mirtazapine on the advice of my psychiatrist 5 months ago, in October of 2014! The doctor suggested this because of my panic disorder my general anxiety and my insomnia! I was on paxil and celexa years ago, but I find mirtazapine better in the sense that it has less side effects and feels almost like I'm taking nothing at all! There is no apathy no drugged feeling like SSRI can cause! I must mention that it took me about 4 weeks to feel clear headed taking mirtazapine! First 4-6 weeks I did feel zombied, but better then the zombie feeling one gets from poor sleep! There are also zero sexual side effects! Only problem I experienced is i gained 7 lbs in the 5 months but the weight gain stopped, I work out and it stopped the weight gain" | 9 | April 7, 2015 | 97 | 142 |
178,460 | Adzenys XR-ODT | adhd | "Been on Adzenys since September 2016. Works great. I have been more focused at work and I'm other less stimulating situations. No side effects. Flavor is good for a ODT. Easy to take and remember" | 10 | February 16, 2017 | 9 | 35 |
228,567 | Geodon | bipolar disorde | "I take 80 mg of Geodon in the evening for Bipolar I with psychotic features. It really helps to cut down the visual and auditory hallucinations though it sometimes makes me pretty tired in the morning. Sometimes I have a hard time driving first thing in the morning. It is worth it to straighten out my mind." | 8 | August 3, 2015 | 15 | 57 |
170,682 | Quetiapine | insomnia | "I have been taking quetiapine for 3 years to help me sleep. For me it is wonderful. I take 50 - 100 mg before bed every night, unless I am on call as I am a physician. If I go to bed within 30 min of taking it I usually sleep well. 1 cup of coffee in the morning and I am good to go. Prior to Quetiapine sleep was nearly impossible and sleeping pills would make me more useless the next day than if I just stayed up all night. I'm glad to have access to quetiapine." | 9 | February 13, 2014 | 150 | 98 |
12,384 | Atripla | hiv infection | "I've been on Atripla for about 2 years with very good results! The only thing that is slightly annoying are the food restrictions, which can interfere with going to bed when I want to because I work a varied schedule and sometimes don't get a chance to eat dinner until late and the way I feel after taking it varies too much to risk taking it during the day or early evening. However if that's the only problem then I'll take it over having to take multiple doses any day!" | 9 | September 22, 2009 | 10 | 90 |
49,022 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "Awful. I'm currently on this birth control and literally everyday I bleed. And there's an odor that comes with it. It's awfull. I'm going to give it a few days but it's bad." | 3 | September 21, 2016 | 8 | 33 |
219,094 | Subutex | opiate dependence | "Day 5 off Subutex after a quick 2 week detox. Day 3 was the worst upset stomach, aching legs and the lack of sleep but that's about it, nothing to be scared about it's all cope able, hot baths and paracetamol. Just don't listen to the horror stories, if done correctly it's doable. Good luck." | 8 | October 2, 2013 | 76 | 55 |
76,885 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "Started B first in May at 208lb. Went though a bad break up and lost 8 pounds. Was not hungry at all could have been the B or being dumped. IDK. Ran out and did refill script and gained 8 pounds back maybe even one or two extra I'm now back on B and I do not really see a change in appetite I can go longer during the day without getting hungry but at the afternoon hours I'm starving and snacking on everything in sight you do get thirsty a lot which is encouraging to drink more water but I just want the weight gone so I'm still on the fence about b and I will continue to take it until this one runs out and maybe even into the new year if it doesn't work I'm getting the Lap Band and some lipo good luck all" | 5 | August 26, 2015 | 16 | 148 |
144,508 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I received the implant in December 2012 because I had problems remembering to take a pill everyday and my doctor thought it would be good for me since I did well on the shot at one point. The first 4-5 months were a little rough. I had my period for a few days, it would go away and suddenly be back 5 days later. I just never knew when it would hit but it was always at least fairly light and manageable. After that 4-5 months my period completely stopped. I did get it a couple time but I knew it was from stress I put on my body that caused it (new diet, suddenly working out, extremely stressful work week...). I love it. I just got a second one put in and am going through the adjustment once again but it's not nearly as bad as the first time." | 9 | March 29, 2016 | 15 | 150 |
26,886 | Insulin degludec | diabetes, type 2 | "MY experience has been amazing I started on lantus and progressively my A1-C kept getting higher 100mg of lantus and slidin scale of novalog easily for ten year's . So I talked to my doctor and asked her to try teojeo with me that didn't help either my A1C was at an 8+. Two month's ago I started tresiba my A1C after two months dropped to 7.1 and I lost 16.4 #s . MY attitude my energy has increased I'm feeling a 110% better all in two months. I'm glad the rep talked to my doctor about this med it's been a life changer." | 10 | September 21, 2016 | 25 | 104 |
140,843 | Escitalopram | bipolar disorde | "I'm have been taking Lamotragine and have started on escitalopram for bipolar 2. What an amazing turn around. Where I used to be extremely reactive and explode in to a rage at any little thing I now feel calm and at peace with the world. I have actually started to feel happy. I always suffered from hypo-sexuality and it was so exhausting to be fighting with sexual thoughts and tension constantly. It's such a relief that since being on escitalopram this too has stopped. I now see everything from a much more rational perspective. I've even begun to really "feel" in love with my wife. Sure, it's one big drawback is that it is an orgasm killer, but I'm finding this is a small price to pay compared to all the benefits. It's given me my life back" | 9 | April 24, 2016 | 22 | 138 |
212,974 | Tizanidine | muscle spasm | "Since taking this, I've noticed that I do not have to take as much of my prescribed pain medication. Does cause drowsiness and do not recommend driving while on this medication. For my condition it has helped improve my quality of life until I get my surgery." | 8 | December 3, 2012 | 36 | 47 |
97,840 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I am 22 and I've had this implant for maybe 3 months, and it's horrid. The first month I had heavy dizzy spells, I couldn't walk without holding onto the wall and felt nauseous. I bled maybe about a week after and countinuously been bleeding heavily. It stopped 3 times for about 2 days and started up again immediately after. My sex drive is completely gone, I'm bloated all the time and am a bit lazier than usual. Will get it removed next month." | 2 | October 22, 2015 | 2 | 84 |
24,462 | Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes | bowel preparation | "The first sachet was so hard to get down, it was disgusting it took me a few hours to take it, I think this is because it was room temperature and in a pint glass. The second sachet was much easier to get down, as I put ice in the cup and used a smaller glass I also held my nose and drank water after every gulp. I found the sachets very successful and definitely cleared me out." | 8 | November 11, 2016 | 9 | 78 |
183,618 | Cymbalta | pain | "My MD prescribed Cymbalta for chronic pain caused by disc bulges, in addition to treating my previously diagnosed depression and anxiety.
I took my first dose around noon, and by 2pm had a pounding headache. As the day continued, I began to have tremors and convulsions, blurred vision and was very disoriented. At 10 pm my heart rate and breathing were very rapid and I had mild hallucinations. I rode it out for the rest of the night and after about 3 hours most of the side effects had faded with the exception of the headache. Unfortunately, the worst side effects was yet to come, graphic vivid nightmares. My doctor took me off the medication, after one dose, three days ago. " | 1 | January 16, 2010 | 126 | 122 |
172,380 | Clonazepam | insomnia | "I took this medication for insomnia and towards the end of my manic episode my brain was gone when I was really logical and smart and insightful during my episode the nurses and resident thought and didn't even think I had a mental illness and thought it was only my personality (I have schizoaffective disorder bipolar type) but by the end of my recovery and after the high doses of clonazepam and only being on it for 2 months I was already doing stupid stuff I wouldn't ever do and even called my cousin my other cousin's name on thanksgiving when I greeted him and I've never been this stupid in my life." | 2 | November 25, 2016 | 5 | 113 |
150,126 | Mucinex D | cough and nasal congestion | "Please, if you`re going to try and treat a cold then go the natural route ! I learned the hard way. I`ve been sick with sore throat and nasal congestion since Tuesday-Wednesday and finally I asked my mom to go out and get medicine. My Mom went out and brought me Children`s Mucinex and after taking 2 doses [I`m 18 years old and 2 doses of the children's medicine is equivalent to the original] I lost all senses of smell and it wasn't worth it at all. I regret taking Mucinex and I googled this symptom and the people who has had this problem still has yet to gain there sense of smell back. I'm so afraid. On top of that I feel no real relief, just more pressure on my breathing." | 1 | January 1, 2016 | 3 | 132 |
155,258 | Metronidazole | trichomoniasis | "I took 2 500 mg pills per day for a total of one week to treat my Trichomoniasis. In regards to the taste, as long as you eat something flavored right after you take the medicine with water there is no residual taste. Don't understand why so many people complained about this as the medicine is in your mouth for 2 seconds. As for side effects, I had none. The only side effect I might've experienced was slight drowsiness. I noticed changes in the odor of my discharge by 3 days of treatment. No nausea, vomiting, headaches, etc. This can change person to person but in my experience I had no issues. I made sure to not drink any alcohol during the treatment (No Listerine, desserts with alcohol in it, etc.) Always took it after a meal as well." | 9 | December 10, 2015 | 23 | 139 |
209,116 | Mucinex D Maximum Strength | cough and nasal congestion | "It did the job of relieving my sore throat and massive headache. The bad thing is that I felt like a drugged up zombie the entire night. Had to call out of work cause of the insomnia :(" | 3 | August 1, 2017 | 1 | 38 |
46,544 | Sulfasalazine | rheumatoid arthritis | "Nasty stuff. First had extreme tiredness, then stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, fever, chills, rash. Went to emergency. Was on it total of 3-1/2 wks. Stopped it two days ago, still not well. Maybe go back to methotrexate." | 1 | February 26, 2017 | 21 | 37 |
162,441 | Loratadine / pseudoephedrine | allergic rhinitis | "Sneezing, itchy eyes and runny nose, terrible allergy attack. Normally I take benadryl or one with dyphenhydramine in it but I didn't want to be tired all day so I took Claritin-D 12 hour. BIG MISTAKE! It took 5 hours before it even started easing my allergy symptoms and it still hasn't completely gotten rid of them but I am stuck not being able to take anything else for another 6 1/2 hours. I would never recommend this!" | 1 | August 31, 2015 | 0 | 78 |
126,691 | Brimonidine | rosacea | "Not good. The first few days were fine though not overly impressive, after that more redness and itching. It also doesn't appear to compatible with any of the moisturizers I have tried. I've stopped using it and my face is less red and much better. $20 in the garbage, I would not recommend this to anyone. And judging by all the others with issues I'm surprised it's still on the market." | 1 | December 11, 2015 | 7 | 71 |
55,776 | Effexor | depression | "I was prescribed Effexor for menopause symptoms and it treated my undiagnosed depression! It completely changed my life. I was an angry, laughing/crying mess and Effexor turned me around and put me in a good place with an excellent attitude. Cons are brain zaps and sweating from the forehead. I was weaning off of it when I couldn't take it anymore and went back on it. I started crying and felt horrible. Night sweats were miserable too. I'll take the zaps and sweats over depression and night sweats any day." | 8 | October 3, 2013 | 63 | 90 |
148,447 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Idk what everyone on here is complaining about I've had Mirena for about 7 months. Yes I've suffered the hair loss, but I'm not tired and I'm definitely not bleeding anymore. I had 2 regular periods since insertion and I spot a very light pink blood for about 1 day every month. I was bleeding nonstop for 2 months before this device was inserted. You can't start a medication and get upset after 4 weeks because it's not working. Things take time. It took 8 weeks for my cycle to regulate and 12 weeks to lose my periods all together. Chill out. It's not magic it's medication and it takes a while to work." | 9 | August 4, 2017 | 11 | 114 |
136,290 | Prazosin | nightmares | "It's been 6 mos now and still works miracles for my PTSD night terrors! The combination I've found that works for me: read the Bible or listen to it from an app as you fall asleep, take 2 mgs of Prazosin, and a combination of anti-depressant (Prozac/fluoxetine) works best for me, along with an anti-anxiety med treatment for the day.
My next step will be therapy when I'm ready to talk. Until then, this combination helps tremendously. Even with the other meds I would wake up soaking wet and fighting for my life in my night terrors. Prazosin somehow helps tremendously and was my missing link." | 10 | August 28, 2016 | 22 | 106 |
216,438 | Sildenafil | erectile dysfunction | "Just found out I had diabetes about 7 months and also noticed that I was not getting erections. So after 7 months I want to GP who prescribed viagra. After using just one 50 mg one it worked and now I'm back to having erections as before and early mornings ones too. It's absolutely great medicine." | 10 | October 1, 2015 | 38 | 56 |
113,636 | Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine | headache | "One Esgic tablet gets rid of my Migraine. I highly recommend it as it doesn't have any other affects on me such as feeling drowsy or hyper. Also the written side effects seem to be minimal. I take it when I can't function and unable to tolerate bright lights or noise. It does not impair my ability to drive." | 10 | September 28, 2009 | 8 | 59 |
146,900 | Alprazolam | dysautonomia | "Not only does it help my anexiety, but it also helps to relax the muscles in my back. I broke my back in 2002 was sent home on a Saturday morning at 10 am from a 15 foot fall breaking my 2 and 3 lower lumbar vertabras in my lower back. I was given 2 demerol pills for the whole weekend, and told to go see my family Dr for full time pain management. Thats Canadian Health Care for you. Wouldn't even give me a perscription to get me through the weekend just 2 demerol pills.
I have been taking four 0.5mg a day and I have been able to cut my pain medication in almost half ( Fentanyl and Dilaudid.)" | 8 | December 8, 2016 | 2 | 121 |
148,950 | Mirena | birth control | "I'm 18, I got pregnant in the Summer of 2015. I lost the baby about a month and a half ago due to Hydrops and I've been doing okay since. My doctor recommended the Mirena IUD and I thought it'd be a good prevention of pregnancy seeing as getting pregnant again probably wouldn't be the best thing for my future and taking a pill everyday didn't seem good seeing as I'm a very forgetful person. The reviews I've read seemed absolutely terrible and I was pretty freaked out but I got the IUD 2 days ago and so far so good. The pain varies from person to person so I can't say it won't be painful, mine just felt like period cramps and then some mild pains after as if they were normal cramps but not terrible; no mood swings. Hoping it works for me." | 7 | January 17, 2016 | 11 | 145 |
47,057 | Thyroid desiccated | underactive thyroid | "Last year, I gained around 20 lbs. in about two months, and I would be fine one minute, the next I would feel like crying. I was losing my hair at an, exponential, rate. For years, I was cold all the time. I had no energy and would run out of breath easily. My Doctor diagnosed me with numerous problems including having Hypothyroidism. She started me on Levothyroxine, which made me ill. As is my way, I did research and found out about Armour. Within two weeks, without my saying a word to her, she told me she was prescribing Armour Thyroid 15 MG. What a difference! I got my life back. I'm now on 30MG. once a day. I am a staunch believer in natural treatment, and Armour is natural." | 10 | October 3, 2017 | 5 | 131 |
28,094 | Lexapro | anxiety | "I took this after being on Zoloft for anxiety & social phobia. Zoloft didn't work (I was on it for about 4 weeks and it gave me terrible headaches, couldn't sleep, but felt tired all the time). After about 2 weeks of being on Lexapro, I got severe anxiousness and anger and rage. I had it for 3 days straight and my husband told me to call the doc and get off the meds. I also was dizzy all the time so much that I couldn't stand up without having to immediately sit down because of the world spinning. I'm switching over to Efexxor now and hoping that will help." | 2 | November 12, 2015 | 13 | 110 |
112,535 | Lunesta | insomnia | "I have been off and on Lunesta 3mg for over 10 years.
The reason I get off of it, I gain a tolerance to it, so I have to try something else so I can get Lunesta out of my system. Usually I get on Valium 10mg or stronger because nothing else works.
I can stay awake for weeks. Yes, weeks.
My longest time staying awake, 20 days.
Lunesta works for a lot of people, I just have a high tolerance to most medications." | 5 | May 31, 2016 | 31 | 84 |
51,826 | Ustekinumab | psoriasis | "Do not use Stelara. I wish I hadn't. I have had nothing but stomach/immune system issues since taking Stelara about 1 year ago. It did reduce the psoriasis but at a cost that no one should pay. I have several scans and an endoscopy only to have the gastro intestinal specialist tell me that my issues appear to be related to the Stelara and that my immune system has potentially been compromised indefinitely.
STAY AWAY from all biological drugs, they are not safe in my opinion." | 1 | March 1, 2017 | 17 | 86 |
54,298 | Naloxegol | constipation, drug induced | "As follow up to my previous post: after taking for approximately 6 weeks, I have the following side effects to report. Marked drowsiness for the first few weeks, now gone. Increased facial sweating, excessive sweat only from my face despite not being warm, though it is not always a daily occurance, it still continues. Lastly, I do very occasionally experience yawning an hour or so after taking my morning dose, usually after a sizeable bowel movement. Overall, this drug has GREATLY IMPROVED my quality of life, VERY effective w/ virtually no side effects. I do need to take a Bisacodyl lax.based on what I eat, but I HIGHLY recommend you try this if on long term opiates like me!!" | 10 | July 28, 2015 | 36 | 119 |
205,996 | Pristiq | depression | "Miracle drug for sure! I've been taking the 50mg dose for about 2 months now. Nothing has ever worked like this (besides Effexor XR, but that made me much more manic) for treating my depression/anxiety. It's even helped my eating disorder. I hope it continues to be this wonderful, and I won't have to keep upping my dose to get the same effects. My only side effect so far has been a mild daily headache and crazy night sweats. But I'll take those any day over crying and screaming on the kitchen floor daily." | 9 | March 23, 2009 | 32 | 94 |
62,974 | Tranexamic acid | melasma | "Side effect concerns : After three day of taking 325mg twice a day I became light headed, rapid heart rate (like it was going to jump out of my body) and extreme tiredness. I stopped on day four and this may be unrelated but have a bad leg cramp, in my calf. Concerns of a blood clot are high for me (no medical professional has looked at my leg yet)." | 2 | October 31, 2017 | 0 | 70 |
121,706 | Venlafaxine | anxiety | "I've suffered severe anxiety/panic attacks my entire life. I've had Xanax, Valium, Prozac and Edronax over the cause of my years. I finally changed doctor, came off everything, to start where I'm at now. I began on 37.5mg over two weeks ago and noticed a difference straight away. Now on 75mg and getting better every single day. My panic attacks could cause me to pass out, so this is a huge leap in health for me. For those concerned about coming off Xanax, it's so worth the effort. I now feel like I'm getting my life back and I'm truly grateful." | 9 | August 27, 2014 | 153 | 101 |
173,435 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "I have had moderate anxiety with agoraphobia for about 5 years. The peak of it came about just before my first day at work, My doctor placed me on 0.5mg/day when required. I took the pill 2 days prior to work and thank goodness, I was able to focus and speak my mind. Downside is the drowsiness side effect." | 9 | August 7, 2008 | 137 | 59 |
226,438 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Had this fitted following a TOP 9 months ago. In that time gained 2 stone and had only 2 - 5 days without bleeding. My periods were regular and light before, now im bleeding lightly for 2 days followed by a week of heavy, painful clots and hourly tampon changes. Great contraception, I lost all my libido and bleeding like a stuck pig isnt too attractive! GP put me on cerazette rather than take it out, im 2 months down the line bleeding more than ever. Appointment booked to demand this horrible thing out, or im taking a paring knife to it." | 1 | July 22, 2015 | 0 | 102 |
18,777 | Icosapent | hypertriglyceridemia | "I started taking Vascepa at 2g to ease the muscle aches from statin use. Within 3 weeks I was pain free and in the gym. It has helped lower my trig profile by 9% and my next visit the cardiologist will set my statin dose to the lowest level. They have a prescription card on their website that will reduce your out of pocket to $25.00 copay per month." | 10 | November 3, 2013 | 55 | 69 |
200,227 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I started Champix on 27th March 2015 by my GP's stop smoking clinic and was advised to keep smoking, with a stop date of 13th April 2015. I wasn't really given any advice about the medicine, other than it may cause bad/vivid dreams. I came home and did some research myself.
Days 1,2,3 were just fine - no changes at all. Day 4 I started to not enjoy my smokes so much. Days 7-10 I felt exhausted, headachey, tearful, moody, having horrendously black dreams involving murder and my husband cheating - this led to paranoia that he really was cheating. I stopped them two days ago and still feel very low in mood, withdrawn, tearful and so tired. Please be very aware of the side effects and ask close ones to monitor your moods." | 3 | April 11, 2015 | 40 | 134 |
38,531 | Liletta | birth control | "Hello you guys. Shortly after giving birth to my last child in October, I had liletta placed in December 2016. It was a bit painful , but mine was inserted while on my cycle. I felt cramps as my doctors deployed the liletta but only for a few minutes. After I left the doctor, I went to pump gas and went home . When I got home, my cycle was completely off. It stayed that way until day 5 and then it was like a crime scene. I bled consistently for 2 months and my body adjusted. Even after my body accepted it I still felt cramps when I worked, cleaned , or sat down. Today, June 23,2017, I got it removed because for the past couple of weeks I've been dealing with unbearable pain! Cramps none stop but It did prevent pregnancy." | 5 | June 23, 2017 | 2 | 143 |
128,260 | Phentermine | weight loss | "This drug is extremely effective. If you're not losing a lot of weight very fast like the more amazing stories you read, you are not taking full advantage of it. It will give you an amazing kick start to a new life that will be very difficult to maintain and that you must be very committed to or you need not bother -- because the weight will come back otherwise. Friends & I lost 20 lbs per month, so 6 months is the max length of time you should be using it. After you are finished with it, the real you will reappear and you will again have to fight all your original demons; hunger pangs, portion control, will power, laziness. If you can't do that, don't bother to set yourself up for yet another diet failure and heartbreak. OK 2B Hungry :)" | 10 | January 29, 2016 | 103 | 143 |
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