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207,762 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "As an anxious first-timer who scoured the web for answers to my many concerns, I found this thread most helpful. So, here are my two-cents.
Suprep is very effective. Got a "gold star" from my GI for "cleanliness".
With cold water, a straw and a green apple Jolly Rancher chaser between sips, the taste was not as bad as I thought it would be. (It's definitely not good!) First dose (6 pm) went down in 4-5 sips. Second dose (2:30 am) took more time and patience, like 25 much smaller sips to avoid gagging. (Not sure why the difference.)
Followed instructions to the letter. Only got an hour or so of sleep overnight, so I rather enjoyed my "nap" during the procedure. Very relieved to know all is well, and all my worry was for nothing.
Hope this helps." | 9 | November 23, 2015 | 29 | 139 |
127,535 | Phentermine | weight loss | "Today I went to see my Dr. Due to the struggle of weight loss. I am 5'10 and started two weeks ago at 215. I started calorie counting to stay under 1750 and cut out soda and sugary beverages. On my own I have lost 7 lbs. My Dr has prescribed me with Adipex P. 37.5 mg tablets 1x a day. I start my journey tomorrow morning with this prescription and was told that I will come back in 1 month and must show at least a 6 lbs loss in order to continue taking it for an additional 2 months before a breaking period. Although I told him I would like to achieve 150 he told me let's start by achieving 170 first. I am excited and nervous but Am motivated. 208 now will update in 30 days!" | 5 | August 9, 2017 | 9 | 139 |
174,495 | Abreva | herpes simplex | "Starting getting cold sores a few years ago and Abreva used to work but now I have used it last time and this time and not only does not work but appears to make it worse. I usually only have one small one the whole time and it is gone in a few days. Now, both times I have used it, the one cold sore tripled and it bigger than ever. Will not waste my money on this product anymore. They have definitely changed something and not for the better." | 1 | August 28, 2017 | 8 | 90 |
81,815 | Liraglutide | obesity | "I started taking Saxenda on December 27, 2016. For the first three or four weeks I struggled to beat the nausea and "full" feeling. I questioned if losing weight was worth being THAT miserable - however I pushed through. It's now March 21, 2017 and I have lost 23lbs. I have reduced my caloric intake and have increased my daily exercise. I am hoping to meet a goal that I have had set for years. In high school I gained 52lbs in seven months from birth control. Since then I struggled with weight loss and ended up at 233lbs (the most I have ever weighed). I was miserable and tried exercise, dieting and everything else yet nothing worked. This medication so far has helped me set goals and reach them. I'll update in three months!" | 7 | March 21, 2017 | 42 | 135 |
177,557 | Duloxetine | ibromyalgia | "My doctor prescribed duloxetine (generic Cymbalta) a little over a week ago for fibromyalgia. The pain was relieved the first day. I had dizziness and some nausea but have lost 10 pounds and am pain free for the first time in a very long time. So far, amazing results for me." | 8 | November 22, 2015 | 15 | 51 |
92,667 | Ondansetron | nausea/vomiting | "I have had nausea and been vomiting for one year and one month, I am 16 and I have spent 90% of my life the past 1.1 year/mo in bed sick. The last month, FINALLY, after so many medications...THIS, WAS IT. I am still being tested as no one knows what is wrong, that is causing me to be so sick...BUT Zofran has made so I can get SOME relief, I am grateful." | 9 | March 13, 2008 | 75 | 73 |
130,873 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I love Mirena but I would have to say that every week I have these terrible pains in my well lets say ovaries area. I have to lay in bed for a few hours and wait for them to go way. I have only had it in for one year. I have not had it checked due to I had health insurance when I got it put in and now I don't. " | 5 | June 17, 2011 | 0 | 73 |
151,651 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I had been a smoker since I was 12 years old (serious smoker by age 16). I really enjoyed smoking and I never thought I would be able to quit. I had tried Nicorette, quitting cold turkey, Zyban and laser therapy - nothing worked. I always ended up going back. I tried Chantix, and within 4 to 5 days noticed that I didn't have the craving any longer, and was forgetting to smoke. I have not smoked in 10 months - not even one cheat! I did visit with my doctor after a month, because I was worried about the side effects of depression. I stayed on the medication for 3 full months. By week 6, I cut the dosage in half, as I was having trouble with insomnia, & weened myself off the dosage at the end. The dreams are entertaining, the gas can be bad." | 9 | December 29, 2014 | 14 | 147 |
164,330 | Diclofenac | pain | "I have osteoarthritis in both knees and will being getting knee replacement next month. This stuff is wonderful. I wish I had found it years ago. I am referring to the topical cream. I rub it in well twice day and oh, what a difference. You must be consistent with it and the relief will grow on you." | 9 | April 13, 2017 | 7 | 58 |
135,276 | Bentyl | irritable bowel syndrome | "Where has this stuff been? I have been suffering with irritable bowel disease since the beginning of June and was prescribed Bentyl. The first few days were four 10 mg pills a day and that sent me into orbit, but the spasms lessened. Then I was to go down to two a day and I managed to be awake here and there. Now I am on a daily dosage of one a day. The side effects are sleepiness and a little cognitive impairment, but the cramping has decreased by 97%. For me, this has been a total blessing. As I feel better I am thinking of switching to taking the one pill at night instead of the morning. But for now, I am changing nothing. I eat a very bland diet, but hey, it is being processed normally." | 9 | July 24, 2013 | 108 | 138 |
228,415 | Butrans | pain | "I have found this medication to be very successful for me. I started on the 20 mcg/hr patch because of post op nerve pain continually wakening me throughout the night (with all the results a lack of sleep has on you both physically and mentally). Through the use of the patches, I have been able to finally sleep the night through and reduce other medicines (Lortab/Flexiril/Klonipin) and stop one other completely. It is a low enough dose that doesn't make you all loopy while still strong enough to have a long term effect on my arch nemesis and yours, pain. Even if my insurance didn't pay for it, it is the one medicine I would still purchase out of pocket." | 9 | January 20, 2012 | 96 | 120 |
33,638 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "Before I got on this pill I was experiencing extreme extreme cramps to the point where I could not sleep through the night without waking up two times each hour from the pain. I started this pill and have been on it for about a month now and have not got cramps at all! All of my cramps have disappeared! I'm so happy for that. However, spotting did happen all through the first month until I got my normal period. Although my period has been way lighter! So far so good, we'll see how it plays out though." | 7 | December 19, 2011 | 2 | 98 |
204,977 | Toradol | pain | "Greatest medication I have ever taken. I suffer from severe headaches & migraines that I have endured for at least 25 years now. Up until today I never experienced anything that gave me 100% relief from the pain, and it was delivered very quickly! Within 1 hour or less, I had complete pain relief that I had been suffering from this last time for 2 whole days. I could not believe it. In fact, I did not even recall the name of the injection that the doctor gave me, so I called the office back to get the name of this miracle - Toradol. I never had ANY side effects and will forever be grateful to the doctor for using this injection on me." | 10 | July 22, 2014 | 54 | 124 |
51,867 | Ustekinumab | psoriasis | "I was 90% covered. Dermatologist took one look at me and put me on Stelara. Within a week, people started remarking that the plaques along my hairline seemed to be fading. After the booster, all but my scalp and back of thighs had cleared, and both of those were greatly diminished. Within six months, the raised red areas where the plaques had been were clear. At one year, all that's left is minor plaques on my scalp that could be mild dandruff. I have noticed that things like bruises and bug bites seem to take a long time to heal, but given the action of the drug that seems to make sense. My insurance covers the majority of the (expensive!) medication, and there is a program that covers the rest so I have no out of pocket expense on it." | 9 | July 26, 2016 | 29 | 140 |
24,906 | Deplin | borderline personality disorde | "Deplin has given me my life back. It has enabled me to gain control of my emotional roller coaster, my anger outbursts and become a more down to earth person who is now approachable - when before I wasn't. I was lucky, my therapist recommended me to be tested for MTHFR because I also have Factor V Leiden and MTHFR is found higher in those with Factor V (both are genetic disorders). After my results, she gave me Deplin and the next day I woke up a new person. My husband and family are amazed and I'm now capable of being the wife and mother that I want to be. I am so happy - and so amazed. And I feel WHOLE again." | 10 | June 16, 2009 | 131 | 123 |
3,047 | Nitrofurantoin | urinary tract infection | "I suffer from UTI'S alot! really severe. The doctors give this tablet only when the infection is really high as its a hardcore one hence why they make you feel a little sleepy. Just make sure you eat with each dose as if you don't it can cause sickness and tummy upsets (not nice)
but if you eat and do it right you will be fine and that horrible burning sensation will fade. Complete your full course even if symptoms have stopped." | 9 | June 21, 2017 | 11 | 82 |
100,957 | Plecanatide | chronic idiopathic constipation | "After going maybe once a week for the past 10+ years I came upon this from my GI.
I literally think I pooped 10+ years out. I could not believe the smell and color however; after an hour going...finally
I instantly felt better, my stomach wasn't bloated, I felt lighter and happier. I slept better and I even look better and have more energy. Not going #2 consistently for years really took a toll on me and I didn't realize how bad until I tried trulance and saw and felt a big shift .
Mind you for the first few days take it when you are home for the night because you will need to go, go, go.
But the go go go was so amazing.
I literally think it's getting all of that built up sludge out then once it's gone it will just maintain your system." | 9 | October 16, 2017 | 26 | 148 |
102,909 | Aripiprazole | bipolar disorde | "I have had emotional disorders all my life. I am 48 years old. I've always been taking something most of my adult life. I recently went off Lithium (after 2 years of 900 mg/day) and was put on Abilify. Wow. It's only been 3-4 days of taking it and I can tell a big difference. Taking 1/2 10 mg for 2 weeks then the whole 10 mg after that. I also take Prozac 40 mg/day. Thyroid medicines, blood pressure medicines and 2 mg clonazepam to sleep. I am surprised this Abilify has put energy in me so quick. " | 9 | December 3, 2011 | 20 | 99 |
199,203 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Been on the depo injection since January 2015, had bleeding but it stopped after a while. When I had another injection in June, I didn't bleed for about a month. Started spotting mid-July and since approx. August 1st, I have been bleeding constantly, heavy enough to use pads and now it's almost November! I'm sick of bleeding and forking out money for sanitary pads when I shouldn't be bleeding-well not as long as I have been now! Currently awaiting an ultrasound to see what is happening. I would like to change my contraceptive but my doctor won't let me :(" | 3 | October 28, 2015 | 4 | 100 |
90,108 | Pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine | pneumococcal disease prophylaxis | "Had this vaccine at Dr.'s request. Regret it. I'd rather have pneumonia Injection. The shoulder, neck, back and arm are extremely painful I cannot raise my arm and have no strength to lift or move my arm. Wished I had read this site before injection. I can not drive or worse yet walk because I use crutches." | 1 | July 29, 2017 | 0 | 57 |
220,901 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I just started this pill and so far I've noticed that I have been very moody and my period has become much heavier so far. The moodiness has really affected me and my boyfriend because I start fights over the dumbest things. I'm going to give this a few months and if nothing changes I'm going to have to switch." | 6 | August 20, 2009 | 41 | 60 |
168,811 | Vilazodone | depression | "I've been on Viibryd for 7 days and it's been great. I'm only on 10mg right now and will be moving to 20mg in the next couple days. I only had soft stools once but other than that no other stomach issues. Some of the side effects I am having are weird vivid dreams, super increased libido and out of 6 of the 7 days I've taken Viibryd, I've awakened out of my sleep to very intense orgasms. Other than that I feel much better. The real test will be when my PDD occurs. If it can control my lows during my period then we have a winner." | 9 | August 16, 2014 | 97 | 108 |
25,280 | Flector Patch | pain | "I've had multiple cervical fusion surgeries due to an accident 10 years ago. I get flare ups that cause severe pain and numbness in both hands. Before I was prescribed the patches the episodes could last a week or more but now using the patch I'm back up and around in one or two days so I say they work pretty well." | 7 | July 8, 2012 | 11 | 62 |
18,430 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "I am a poster child for Ambien and have been taking it for 2 months now and it has been a life saver. Without it I would average at the most 3 hours sleep and that was after fighting sleep for about 6 hours." | 10 | August 20, 2008 | 58 | 44 |
225,221 | Bupropion | major depressive disorde | "I have bipolar disorder, anxiety, severe depression, PTSD and an eating disorder. I am a 25 year old female and I've been taking Wellbutrin for 3 days with Lexapro. I've tried them all, Lamictal, Abilify, I don't need to go on. My doctor put me on this after attempting suicide. I'm trying this before I go to my last option, hospitalization. I've read so many positive comments, and I feel a difference already. I have so much energy, but I'm still sleeping a lot. The migraines are horrible, but that's really nothing new with this type of medication. This will be the 7th trial of medications I've been on in a year. Not one has worked. I'm trying really hard and being very patient. I hope for a happy ending like most of you." | 8 | November 13, 2015 | 49 | 134 |
82,897 | Paxil | panic disorde | "I suffered with OCD and anxiety since I was a teen but as I got older I started to develop fears that were never there before and panic attacks started to get more frequent.My doctor put me on paxil and within two months I feel great,the anxiety is under control and my OCD is gone with the fears it created.
My side affects are about a 10 lb weight gain and it takes me longer to reach a orgasm which I consider a good thing haha.
I would recommend this to anyone suffering from anxiety and OCD." | 10 | April 14, 2016 | 23 | 97 |
23,161 | Methadone | pain | "I have been on methadone for 9 years for chronic pain. I have crohns disease, chronic pancreatitis, diabetes and 3 blown discs in my back. I have had over a dozen surgeries including a Whipple procedure, bowel resections, back surgeries etc.I was on so much fentanyl and dilapidated that most of the time I didn't know if I was coming or going, I was a mess. Methadone gave me my life back. No feeling high or confused.I can actually function. A great medicine for chronic pain. I now take 40mg 3x a day,down from 60 3x a day. I take no other pain meds." | 10 | November 18, 2015 | 51 | 104 |
212,326 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "This is a great medicine. Many people don't know about using it as an alternative to SSRIs for mood stabilization, depression and bipolar disorder. I've been on it for 1 year. The biggest benefits of this medicine is that it stabilizes my mood without feeling weird (fake, plastic, hyper) with very few side effects. The sexual side effects and weight gain I experienced on Prozac, and the restlessness and irritability of Celexa and Welbutrin, just don't occur for me on this medicine.
The drawback for me has been a narrowing of my emotional bandwidth. I rarely feel spontaneous excitement or joy. This may be partly because of life circumstances, but I'm certain that this medicine is also playing a role here. High anxiety, may not be related to this medicine." | 8 | December 11, 2010 | 28 | 130 |
57,410 | Oxymorphone | pain | "I have been on Opana about three weeks now for severe, chronic pain. I used to be on 60mg of Oxy-Contin and I took the first dose prior to getting ready to leave for work, after that I would spend the next 10-20 minutes vomiting. Opana doesn't do that to me in a 20mg dose and I find the pain relief much more lasting and comfortable. The only medicine I ever took better than Opana for chronic pain relief was the once a day ,now defunct Pallodan." | 9 | January 23, 2010 | 17 | 87 |
23,172 | Methadone | chronic pain | "This is the second time I have been on Methadone for chronic back pain. I weened myself off Methadone a couple years ago. My condition has worsened and pain doctor's don't like to prescribe narcotics anymore. I was in so much pain, and was on the verge of suicide, so my primary doctor called my pain doctor and asked him to prescribe Methadone. This has been a lifesaver. Still in pain, but can function now." | 10 | September 30, 2015 | 70 | 75 |
68,059 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "My boyfriend and I had an accident and the condom broke. He enjacualted in me. We quickly bought plan b and I took it within 5 hours after the incident. I just found out that I am now pregnant. On top of that I wasn't ovulating. The pill doesn't work for everyone." | 1 | January 12, 2016 | 1 | 52 |
201,899 | Sitagliptin | diabetes, type 2 | "Doc put me on Metformin, which my liver didn't fair well with, and then tried the Januvia 100mg. After 2.5 wks, I told him I was experiencing facial / hand / eye lid swelling and told him I felt this wasn't a good fit for me. So, he prescribed Januvia 50mg, which after three days, caused nausea, upper abdominal pain, orange urine, and skyrocketing BG from low 120's to well over 200's after eating. I immediately quit taking it." | 2 | May 13, 2015 | 54 | 79 |
118,835 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I started taking Ocella due to complications with a ruptured ovarian cyst. I'm on my 10th day of taking it and I still have my period. I've been getting chest pain and rapid heart beats, I have absolutely no sex drive and I have been experiencing the worst migraines of my life. I will not recommend this pill to anyone." | 1 | August 9, 2017 | 2 | 60 |
91,183 | Botox | migraine prevention | "I started getting migraines my last 2 years in the Army. I tried a lot of oral medications but nothing worked. I'd literally had daily migraines for months at a time. I was miserable. I went to a VA neurologist who tried oral one time and said he would like to try botox if I was willing to take 31 injections to my face, head, neck, and shoulders. I jumped at the chance bc I'd heard that some migraine suffers got relief. The first time I got the injections my headache was gone before I left his office. He thought it might be psychosomatic because it usually will take a week or so to notice a difference. But I went 12 weeks and got only 3 migraines. I believe I'm on my 6th or 7th round of treatments and they're working great." | 10 | September 23, 2015 | 38 | 142 |
59,462 | Avelox | pneumonia | "I am on my sixth day of Avelex 400mg for pneumonia. I have noticed a big change in my breathing and I do feel better. Still counting down to the last 4. Mostly because after I take it, I start feeling depressed, ill, tired, and still can not eat or drink much. So I dehydrated to the point that I could not understand what people were saying. Nothing made any sense. That is better now, but still get confused, dizzy, lightheaded when I walk depressed and so on." | 7 | April 4, 2012 | 20 | 88 |
205,044 | Toradol | pain | "This was given, to me, intravenously in the E.R. for a severe migraine headache. It didn't relieve it immediately, but the pain did subside after sleeping for several hours. The side effects are numerous and I would be cautious of taking this again, for those reasons." | 6 | September 9, 2009 | 8 | 46 |
63,314 | Epiduo | acne | "I posted about a month ago, and feel that I should post again. It's been 46 days since I started epiduo. My scars are still fading, my skin looks and feels tighter (in the best way), and I feel as if my pores are getting smaller. I've read people say this doesn't happen with epiduo, but it's happened to me. I did just get 2 new pimples, but those are the first since the second week of using this med, and I just started my period. But I'll take it compared to what my skin was before! Huge tip: download the epi-tracker in the App Store. Take a picture every morning to track the progress and keep you committed! It tells you how many days you've been using it and lets you compare the progress. super helpful." | 9 | May 2, 2017 | 20 | 137 |
43,933 | Polyethylene glycol 3350 | constipation | "Works fine for me. Prescribed by my Drs to take twice a day but I don't use it that often. No cramping, no diarrhea, and have used it for colonoscopy prep. Have heard the horror stories but works well for me." | 9 | November 17, 2016 | 4 | 41 |
66,096 | Propranolol | migraine prevention | "I'm 15 and have been getting bad migraines for about a year. I have been taking Inderal for a few weeks. I have felt car sick for almost the entire time I've been on this medication, I have been really emotional, and have not had an appetite, and been very dizzy and am still getting headaches. " | 1 | June 5, 2012 | 16 | 57 |
221,270 | Drysol | hyperhidrosis | "I'm 17 and my hands were sweaty whenever I thought about it...lately I've been thinking about it all the time cause i was worried about shaking hands and/or leaving sweaty marks after me whenever I touched something. It's got really bad and I went to see a doctor. She told me to try Drysol, which I did and it worked great, but not at first...it actually made my hands sweat even more, probably cause I was stressed about if it was gonna work or not. It started to work, after applying it twice a day for a few days (doc told me to). The last time I used it was like 5 nights ago, and my palms have been so dry since that I had to use a hand cream. Yeah, unbelievable!!
Just dont give up on it too fast and it will work..good luck!" | 10 | April 2, 2011 | 63 | 145 |
71,670 | Tramadol | anxiety | "After nearly 4 months off of Tramadol (and, yes, the withdrawal was horrible) I've decided to go back on it. I don't take it for pain any longer; I take it for the brighter outlook it gives me as well as the anti-anxiety benefits.
Like some other users, I've been on many antidepressants over the years but nothing really seemed to work so I'm off of all of the so-called FDA-approved meds. Tramadol isn't cheap ('cause I don't have a prescription and can't imagine getting one from my doctor for the reason I take it) but it IS cheaper than a visit to my psychiatrist. It makes my life smoother and I'm simply making the decision to go back to it." | 10 | April 10, 2017 | 32 | 121 |
38,791 | Esomeprazole | barrett's esophagus | "Used Nexium for over 14 years. You need to stop taking this medication or any acid reducer medication 3 days before use of any antibiotics. IF you do not then you can get a infection that is quit dangerous called Clostridia Difficile or C. Diff which gives you diarrhea and paralyzed colon! The bacteria eats away at the lining of the Large Intestine until you bleed out, have diarrhea, and colon cancer and/or polyps! Use only for 3 days and stay off until you start having symptoms again; then use it again for 3 days, (72 hours) as that is how long your colon needs to regenerate! STOP! Then repeat! If you have trouble sleeping use Benadryl intermittently!" | 6 | March 27, 2016 | 18 | 118 |
6,527 | Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate | constipation | "I had surgery and was told beforehand that I would experience constipation for 2-3 days afterwards. Five days later and I had gotten no relief. I had tried oral laxatives, prune juice, I drank plenty of water and ate tons of fruit. It eventually got unbearable and I had the most horrible cramps. I tried the Fleet Saline Enema for the first time and got immediate relief. I was initially thrilled with the results, however throughout the day and night I experienced some stomach spasms and diarrhea. They weren't terrible and were definitely not as bad as the constipation cramps and bloating. Just be aware it is a possibility before taking it. All in all I am very pleased with the Fleet Saline Enema." | 8 | August 2, 2016 | 13 | 124 |
18,466 | Proctofoam | pain | "This was for my anal fissure. I had 3 refills because medication gets wasted as it does not go into applicator....but definitely seeps out side of canister. $166.00 x 3 and what a waste of money. Would probably be a great drug if product didn't waste out sides. Called manufacturer, called pharmacy...it's like getting clearance for NASA. PLEASE BEWARE!" | 2 | October 20, 2017 | 0 | 59 |
59,737 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I used nearing for about 5 weeks. I loved it for the first 2 weeks then my guy started to notice a big change in my moods. I was very depressed , anxious and I cried all the time..not to mention the lack of libido sucks. My friends also noticed a big change in my moods.. I took stopped using it a few hours ago and I feel a bit calmer already...." | 3 | January 23, 2017 | 4 | 72 |
74,652 | Wellbutrin SR | depression | "Was having some anxiety and depression issues due to many life factors. Was told that Wellbutrin would be a good option and that it was fairly mild. The first few days had the euphoric feeling everyone talks about, but this ended in 2-3 days. After that anger kicked in to the point where I was taking walks at 1am to calm down and relax. From there the weirdness kicked in. A feeling that's hard to describe but life got very flat. Didn't feel anything, just flat. I felt like I had a lobotomy or something. At a party last week a friend asked if I was stoned as I looked out of it. Then I forgot to take it one day and I felt great that day, joy, emptions, had fun. I then took it the next day and felt horrible.
Cold turkey and happy, not for me" | 3 | July 31, 2015 | 34 | 148 |
131,139 | Kenalog | atopic dermatitis | "This injection is amazing for major flare-ups that are not controllable by atopic creme. I had a shot a year ago and it cleared up my skin completely within 4 days. I stayed clear for a year exactly before my next flare-up and I went back for this same injection. Highly recommend for relief and the embarrassment of the flare-ups." | 10 | October 25, 2012 | 36 | 60 |
119,882 | Losartan | high blood pressure | "I was prescribed this medication to take for HBP. I'm currently taking 100mg of spironolactone a day along with it. It didn't lower my blood pressure much more than the spiro did by itself. My blood pressure still sat at about 145/95. After about 3 days of taking it, I started feeling a nauseous. By the 5th day, I couldn't eat because I felt so ill. I didn't eat for nearly 4 days straight. I stopped taking the medication because I couldn't handle the sickness, and within the next day, the nausea went away. It caused me to have a very hard time sleeping, and I was forgetting things constantly. I couldn't remember simple things I did in my daily routine and would forget where I was sometimes." | 2 | August 26, 2016 | 50 | 128 |
69,573 | Buprenorphine | chronic pain | "Have been on Percocet about twenty years, chronic low back and neck pain, leg pain, arthritis, bulging discs, impinged nerves. I have just learned to deal with it. A new dr gave me butans and put on patch last night, felt immediate rush, same feeling have gotten when have gotten iv morphine at hospital, worried it dispensed all the drug at once?? But I slept pain free for first time in about 25 yrs and Im at work now...have not yet started my day but I noticed I got in and out of car easily and walked to building without much pain for the first time ever...I am hoping it doesnt wear off quickly and have concerns it will eventually stop working. In 2007 was on fentynyl patch for several years, it stopped working over time" | 8 | November 13, 2013 | 79 | 136 |
49,263 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have only been taking this birth control for 3 weeks now. I used to take Cryselle, which I was on for 2 years, and never experienced any problems with it besides weight gain, which was around 20 pounds. I have been off of Cryselle for a year now, but about 2 and a half months ago, I got in to a new relationship, so I decided to get back on the pill. I went to planned parenthood where they prescribed me Orsythia, and the doctor mentioned to me that spotting, nausea, & feeling "funny" were the most common side effects. Let me say that my pill was not covered by my health insurance so I had to throw a fit at my insurance company, CVS, and the doctor. Orsythia costs me $27 a month. Anyways, about a week and a half after "rapid starting" the pill on a Friday, I began to notice I was grinding and clenching my teeth. I put put this off, until I started to realize I was so anxiety-ridden that I couldn't sleep, eat, and I felt as of I was almost in a dream-like state. Not to mention, I do have manic-depressive disorder, and it is clearly stated that Orsythia can worsen symptoms in mentally ill patients. Other than the extremely severe anxiety, the pill itself is not so bad. My first period only lasted about two & a half days, I had no cramping at all and I usually cramp before.& during my period, I also had unprotected sex 'exactly' 7 days after beginning the pill, so it's safe to say that it does the job at preventing pregnancy, it's just the side effects that make it so horrible." | 4 | April 24, 2016 | 4 | 287 |
149,169 | Mirena | birth control | "I'm a big fan of IUDs. I had two Paragards after having my last child at age 29. When I started to have heavy bleeding I opted for the Mirena to help control that and to avoid an ablation. It's been great for controlling bleeding and my periods are few and far between. I am going to be 50 next year and my estrogen levels are still pretty good - meaning I am still a fertile myrtle. So, for now, the Mirena has been a great thing for me. There have been no mood swings, no heavy bleeding, no weight gain and no other noticeable side effects." | 9 | July 5, 2015 | 16 | 107 |
180,151 | Doxylamine / pyridoxine | nausea/vomiting of pregnancy | "I wouldn't suggest taking diclegis again. First time I tried it, I had heartburn that I haven't experienced in this pregnancy and my heart raced uncontrollably bad that I felt like I was dying. I followed the instructions that they gave me and I threw it up 30 minutes after taking. I'm afraid that it can harm the baby. I'm not taking it anymore. Never want to feel like that again. Have a terrible headache now. Worst experienced ever." | 1 | March 18, 2017 | 2 | 79 |
117,699 | Nortriptyline | cyclic vomiting syndrome | "This has helped reduce the severity of my attacks. They are still incapacitating, but the vomiting is not as severe. Unfortunately, it has not affected the amount of attacks I get." | 7 | December 5, 2012 | 10 | 31 |
180,967 | Biaxin | strep throat | "I've been prescribed this medication a few times now for my Strep throat. I am allergic to penicillin, and the little blue pills you take 4 times a day did not clear up my infection after the first time I used them. When I go into the doctor I now request Biaxin, even though it is a bit more expensive.
The positives:
Has always completely cleared up my infection.
Easy to take
The negatives:
The metallic taste
I also experiance "vaginal discomfort" When I am on this medication. It feels very similar to a yeast infection, and usually starts 2-3 days after I begin taking the medication. A little topical cream works fine to keep this under control, I use Canesten.
Overall I would suggest this medication if others have not worked for you." | 9 | January 12, 2009 | 30 | 134 |
195,850 | Levomilnacipran | depression | "This norepinephrine dominant SNRI has helped tremendously with my depression. It has given me increased energy and focus without sleep disturbance. So far, no significant sexual side effects (will post later if this changes.) Currently at 40 mg; may go up to 80 mg in preparation for seasonal mood worsening. I do believe the medication is also helping me with mild-to-moderate age-related aches and pains. Overall, very satisfied!! PS. No side effects for me; or I'm interpreting the side effects as positive, i.e. increased focus and energy, yet that's what these meds are supposed to do. Maybe someone else might interpret the energy and focus as anxiety." | 10 | September 27, 2016 | 31 | 107 |
212,187 | Lamotrigine | depression | "This has been my savior, no longer flying off the handle at people, and my children not being afraid of me. I take this for several things migriane, anxiety, depression. I use this along with Zoloft, and amitriptyline for sleep." | 10 | December 8, 2012 | 129 | 40 |
83,191 | Paxil | depression | "I've been on Paxil for two months now and have seen significant improvement in my mood (no longer crying for no reason) and decreased feelings of anxiety. No side effects. The medication has also helped me deal with my PTSD. I'm able to breath and make good decisions in situations that would otherwise be triggering. After years of attempting to fix myself and deal with my problems on my own, I finally asked my doctor (with analysis by a counselor) for help. Paxil is just the right thing for me. I still don't like the idea of being on medication, but the benefits are too great." | 8 | January 5, 2011 | 40 | 106 |
96,532 | Neurontin | anxiety | "Neurontin has changed my life dramatically. I suffered from high anxiety with panic and anxiety attacks. I started this medicine at about 19 and had been off and on it the past 13 years. It literally has made me a new person. When I don't use it I notice a lot of fatigue, worry, anxiety, etc. When I am using this medication, I can concentrate on the better side of things and am not so negative. In the beginning it did have some side effects such as a "loopy" feeling. Over time that did pass, and now gives me energy to get through the day. I am on 300mg 3 x day. I can also sleep much easier, and my carpal tunnel syndrome is dramatically better. Before I felt very snappy and impatient, now I handle things with a much more calm disposition. Love it." | 10 | May 24, 2012 | 500 | 145 |
95,077 | Abilify | obsessive compulsive disorde | "Abilify works wonders for my OCD, Bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders, but what's not listed is how much it helps with my eating disorder, which is Purge-Type Anorexia Nervosa, and body dysmorphia. With such low side effects, and such a wide range of disorders treatable with this medication, I consider Abilify a miracle pill for people with mental health problems of many kinds. Several of my friends, including my boyfriend, are also currently prescribed Abilify for a wide range of disorders and we all love it." | 10 | June 19, 2009 | 48 | 86 |
130,552 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have never had children, so my experience having Mirena inserted was VERY painful. It hurt so bad that I felt sick and wanted to lay in bed and cry all day, but I did not have time to take off from work so I had to go back. I was miserable. I had cramps and spotting for two weeks afterwards.
After that I was spotting every two weeks for almost a whole week. After the first couple months I got back to having a period once a month and lots of spotting in between. I also had severe cramps during my period and spotting. I have had it in for going on six months, and the spotting and cramping has gotten much better. My cramps are very minimal, much like they were before Mirena, and my period is very light with no spotting in between." | 8 | October 30, 2012 | 4 | 146 |
176,399 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "I suffer from panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder and ocd.
I take 1mg twice daily and am on 40mg of prozac.My disorders are quite severe and on a bad day im housebound.The lorazapem does work well but i do get bad withdrawal in the morning which involves being very anxious for bout an hour or so till my meds kick in which im going to try some different courses of action to try and counter this.Im 36 yrs old and a solo dad so getting well for my son is a big priority for me! My heart goes out to all the anxiery sufferers out there and i suppose we can all hope that we can get the right balance of meds that helps us without to many side effects and be as well as possible! So overall review of this drug is 7/10 good luck!" | 7 | August 24, 2015 | 22 | 147 |
11,595 | Pramipexole | restless legs syndrome | "Mirapex (Pramipexole) is truly a wonder, it takes away 99% of my symptoms if taken early evening. I've used it for 10 years or more now and it hasn't failed me until lately, as my dose is now at 1mg at night and 0.5mg in the morning. My symptoms do come up early enough to get me out of bed in the morning once in a rare while." | 10 | August 13, 2012 | 44 | 68 |
29,296 | Topiramate | not listed / othe | "I tried the 25mg dosage for atypical facial pain after being unable to tolerate several other anticonvulsants. No side effects and it calmed the pain - but the relief only lasted 6 hours at the most per day then the pain returned with increased intensity until the next dose the following day. One week of that was enough. The Extended Release (XR) did not work for me but changing to topiramate twice a day has, thus far, been a significant improvement!" | 2 | April 5, 2016 | 0 | 81 |
208,247 | Oseltamivir | influenza | "Mid February, I had a sore throat & cough that would not go away. Developed into 102 degree fever and I went to the doctor and did the swab and was told I had the flu. Took Tamiflu and an antifreeze color cough syrup and felt noticeably better on day two after beginning with meds. Stayed home for a total of 5 days without leaving the house and my energy level didn't come back to normal for a couple of weeks, but I eventually got over it. Now, I've got a head cold with all the discomforts of that, but not nearly as bad as a month ago. Hoping this Z-Pack kicks this cold to the curb!" | 9 | March 13, 2017 | 0 | 117 |
62,213 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "Just started Celexa, and already I noticed the more feeling of calm, and calm is not something I think I've ever been, I get angered easy, upset, cry, feel overwhelmed, hopeless, feel better off dead, mood always up and down because of how many losses I have had in my life, feeling like a failure, you name it, I really hope this helps me long term. I've noticed a difference already and am optimistic." | 7 | July 4, 2013 | 228 | 74 |
152,783 | Furosemide | edema | "Much foot and leg swelling. Just finished 9 days hospitalization for pneumonia. Took steroid for several days after discharge. As I quit steroid swelling started so I ended up starting lasix. Urination every 2 hours. I have high blood pressure. Atrial
fibrulation. Tremendous sweating. Edema is slowly going down." | 5 | October 2, 2017 | 3 | 49 |
137,177 | Isotretinoin | acne | "I've been through taking this for 3 months now and I noticed improvements on my acne. I still have occasional breakout and I hope this would totally be clear after 6 months." | 10 | August 7, 2014 | 16 | 32 |
89,037 | Singulair | 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 |
166,780 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had my lilleta placed in June 2015. It is now Aug 2016 and My due date is tomorrow to have my baby. I got pregnant with the iud still in place. It was found bellow the baby and so I had it removed." | 1 | August 15, 2016 | 16 | 44 |
210,769 | Mirtazapine | anxiety | "I'm writing this review hoping that I can help someone in the future who is in the same situation as I was. I had chronic nausea for 6 months after a stomach bug and went from doctor to doctor until I was diagnosed with post-infectious functional dyspepsia by a really good gastroenterologist.
I was immediately put on mirtazapine, starting on 7,5mg at bedtime and then increasing to 15mg after 3 weeks. This drug worked wonders and I recovered my appetite within the first week, and I was virtually free of nausea after less than a month. Side effects were a lot of sleepiness at first (it went away in a few weeks), some constipation and loss of libido." | 8 | September 13, 2016 | 13 | 118 |
204,180 | Cataflam | period pain | "This miracle drug has saved me so many times. I suffer from unbearable abdominal pains from ovulation to period... It's very effective and goes directly to the source of ANY other pain I suffer. Whoever invented it should be called a hero.!!" | 10 | March 7, 2016 | 20 | 42 |
189,821 | Chlorpromazine | mania | "Landed in a number of mental health hospitals starting when I was about eight, ending when I was 17. On and off, months at a time, not constantly. 1970s medical thought was giving a boy child Ritalin would slow him down, I proved that not to always be the case as it made me bounce off of walls with hyperactivity which the psychiatrists would treat with ever increasing doses of Thorazine injected into a buttock with four-six orderlies holding me down and an RN following instructions by knocking me out with the Thorazine. I would fight the sleep but it always got me. When I was awoken between (I think) 8-12 hours later, I felt like death warmed over, could not eat, HUNGOVER, raised hell next day for it. Not cool at all to do to a child." | 1 | December 12, 2015 | 8 | 138 |
48,948 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "So I wanted to take the time to review this birth control, I had tried several before this one & none of them were the right one I would bleed days at a time through out the whole month on the other brands. Then one day my dr. told me to try this one, I read so many reviews & they were bad I was terrified to try it but you don't know until you try right? Well this is my 4th month on chateal & I couldn't be any more pleased. No weight gain, spotting, or mood swings. The only issue I have sometimes is bloating & breaking out but it goes away. If you struggle with break through bleeding I definitely recommend this & push the bad reviews out of the way & remember everyone is different." | 9 | October 21, 2016 | 5 | 139 |
67,168 | Magnesium hydroxide | constipation | "About a week after I got my wisdom teeth surgical removed, I began to have painful constipation due to the side effects of the pain medication I was taking, despite an all liquid diet. I had taken the pill version of Ducolax before, but wanted to try a different, more natural remedy. I took the recommended dose for adults, 3 tablespoons (recommended is 3-4tbs) around 1:00pm. I took a nap and 5 hours later, still nothing. At 6 pm I took another 2 tablespoons, this time with 2 full glasses of water. The relief finally occurred around 9:30pm that same day. However, after the first time it has continued to flood out like water almost every 30 minutes. I am talking severe anal leakage. Just be patient and wait after the first dose, unlike me!" | 8 | June 11, 2015 | 38 | 135 |
182,097 | Podofilox | condylomata acuminata | "I was proscribed by my doctor to take this stuff for my condition and I have only used it for one day now. It does burn and can make you sore after use. I'm hoping it will work for me because I'm so tired of having these things. I will keep using it and let y'all know if I have any changes in condition good or bad." | 7 | September 21, 2017 | 1 | 67 |
61,855 | Citalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "My anxiety caused me to have to move back in with my parents after 20 years, my guts were always churning, everything I ate would go straight through me and I would get panic attacks that made me sweat; I had to be signed off from work. The anxiety lead to depression and I honestly didn't know how I was going to get through each day. Citalopram has fixed me completely. The first week or so was rough and the symptoms worsened but I was warned about that and stuck with it. Now I lead a normal life, I work, travel the world and function well in relationships. I am deeply grateful for the drug. Sometimes I feel bad about being dependent on it - I can't seem to come off without the symptoms returning, but I couldn't have carried on how I was." | 9 | August 29, 2015 | 110 | 144 |
35,187 | Levofloxacin | pneumonia | "I've been taking Levaquin for 4 days. The Dr said I had a little pneumonia in my right lung, but my xray was clesr??? Anyhow, since she told me to take it I am, but I've been having horrible heart rythym problems to the point of calling the ambulance. My neck hurts, my knees hurt worse and my ankles hurt. It's like all of my bones and joints ache worse. My sternum. It's helping with the sinus infection and clearing that up, but the other side effects aren't worth it." | 5 | June 19, 2016 | 2 | 90 |
169,457 | Stelara | psoriatic arthritis | "I started stelara in 2013 cleared me up, miracle drug. Two years later I developed psoriatic arthritis and stelara did not help my arthritis. My dr switched me to cosentyx back in April and my lower leg is broke out and cosentyx is not helping my arthritis. My dr is swithing me to taltz now. I have never taken any TNF's such as Humira but may have too." | 8 | December 1, 2017 | 0 | 68 |
19,492 | Pregabalin | ibromyalgia | "I have Chiari with Syrinx, osteoarthritis and a secondary fibromyalgia. This medicine is definitely helping my pain. I am taking 50mg morning and night. At the moment I am just topping up with paracetamol and codeine if required. It gave me headaches initially but that is settling now. No other real side effects.
I have been on these three weeks and can honestly say that I'm impressed with the effect. I even did a bit at the gym today as my pain is much better controlled." | 9 | December 30, 2014 | 6 | 86 |
227,174 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got my Nexplanon inserted January 2013. In the beginning it was great, periods were normal, no other symptoms. About 6 months after it was inserted my periods started getting longer, for a month at a time, was always tired and my breast were always sore. Needless to say I recently had mine removed and will be using another form of contraceptive." | 6 | March 14, 2014 | 24 | 62 |
13,449 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "Honestly taking adderall has help me very much. I no longer fight with others and I'm not overly sensitive anymore. Ever since I have been taking it my grades have gone up. Just a month I went from failing everything to passing all my classes. For me I don't have any negative side effects except one. When I drive alone at night sometimes I think I see something on my passenger floor move and it freaks me out immensely, but thats rare. Overall I my symptoms leave and go." | 9 | October 27, 2015 | 37 | 89 |
211,814 | Lamotrigine | seizure prevention | "I was diagnosed with grandmal epilepsy in 2004, had been on life support twice, longest for 17days, not good, they said it was temporal lobe sclerosis/ skull fractures etc, from playing rugby.
I've had many medication changes from clonazapam to keppra & every thing in between"
I am currently on 1000g morning/night of Keppra and have started taking 50g lamictal morning/night, as was still have severe absences which keppra couldn't stop"
The Absence events have all but stopped after 3mths, although I have not had a good time with constant saliva, spitting. Which I believe is from the "flavour/effervescent" make up of the tablet. Does anyone else have this problem??" | 10 | September 24, 2016 | 14 | 110 |
38,441 | Liletta | birth control | "I don't have much to go on as I just got my Liletta placed today. For me, my experience wasn't pleasant at all! I was nervous about my decision to have an IUD vs the birth control I have been on for 10+ yrs. I made my decision as I am 34, 3 children, & a smoker (I know-I know). With all facts considered an IUD is the most healthy option for me. This review is on my insertion experience, & let me tell you it was awful! The insertion was painful, but bearable, the cramps that came after were basically labor (contractions) pain! I had to pull over & my fiance had to pick me up. After a few hours, some ibuprofen, and a heating pad the cramping is finally bearable. For those who had minimal pain, you are so lucky. Hope this is worth it. Will update." | 5 | November 3, 2017 | 0 | 149 |
18,761 | Icosapent | hypertriglyceridemia | "6 weeks of constant bathroom use, oily skin that cause clogged glands in my eyes, terrible body stiffness and aches..no energy, fatigue... But HEY it did lower my triglycerides from 231 to 230--all while raising my total cholesterol 21 points, lowering my hdl by 2 points, and raising my ldl by 23 points. Also raised my blood sugar a bit too. So in summary in 6 weeks of suffering just to be in worst health. I would give this medication a 0 if I could" | 1 | November 2, 2016 | 11 | 85 |
44,127 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I had been using Tri-Sprintec for about 8 months before switching. While taking this birth control I became a complete nutcase. My emotions were a constant roller coaster, I developed severe anxiety, and I couldn't understand why I was always depressed. The smallest things brought me to tears and I was not in the least bit acting myself. After 8 months of feeling like a looney bin my doctor and I discussed my birth control. Little did I know that it had 3 estrogen levels that increase over the month which he said could definitely be responsible for my 8 months of sudden anxiety and increased emotions. My doctor switched me to Junel Fe, which has the lowest possible level of estrogen, it has been a month and I finally feel like myself again." | 2 | October 26, 2011 | 4 | 134 |
115,708 | Secukinumab | plaque psoriasis | "I have been on Cosentyx now for 5 months. I went from severe to 95% clear, with no side effects so far.
Zero sugar, low carb, high fat diet; exercise; and sun/UV on the rash are also very important to keep it clear.
Also the plaques have largely to do with a biofilm, sticky fungus bacteria environment, created by normal/harmless skin Malassezia and Staphylococcus varieties. Your body can't break down the biofilm but these can: chitinase, essential oils (thyme oil, rosemary oil, eucalyptus oil, etc.), sugar alcohols (xylitol etc.). I make lotions with these and fractionated coconut oil (which are anti-Malassezia saturated fat chains) to break down the psoriasis plaques so they can heal. Active vitamin D prescription ointment (calcitriol)." | 9 | April 6, 2016 | 38 | 120 |
131,693 | Effexor XR | panic disorde | "The good: tried after 3 years of agoraphobia and relying on diazepam to do even go down the road. 7 months later I'm at university, living a normal life, going to job interviews, socialising with friends, and I'm going abroad (for the first time in 6 years!) next week. Venlafaxine saved my life.
The bad: you have to take it twice a day which is annoying if you're a disorganised student like me! Also if I forget to take a tablet by even a few hours, ZZZZAP! the brain zaps are so intense it feels like my head is being pounded by a fibrillater, plus dizziness, etc etc. Other notable side affects for me are excessive night sweats, and dry mouth.
The good outweighs the bad 100% though... I love venlafaxine for how much it's helped me." | 9 | January 25, 2017 | 17 | 137 |
174,992 | Fingolimod | multiple sclerosis | "I have been on Gilenya for 8 weeks and just recently noticed my hair has begun to thin. As I brush, numerous strands fall out. I am a 32 year old female so this is very concerning. " | 5 | July 28, 2011 | 84 | 38 |
146,564 | Tamsulosin | urinary tract stones | "Have one 4mm stone hung up between the kidney and bladder and another 5mm stone in the kidney. Have been on Flowmax for a month and while it has helped me to urinate more, the stone seems stuck. I am not happy with the side effects: stuffy nose, feeling dizzy and just off, also seems to cause some water retention. Would love to have the positive results other users have had but so far, no luck passing the stone." | 3 | October 17, 2015 | 27 | 79 |
205,706 | Pristiq | depression | "20 year old female student with mild-moderate depression for about 2 years. Originally given Lexapro with the average side effects of appetite increase and complete lack of sex drive. After three months, I switched to Pristiq under the recommendation of my mother who takes it. I didn't have any noticed side effects. However, after a few months my dosage was increased to 100 mg opposed to 50 which is normal depending on ones weight. Though not everyday is perfect, Pristiq has helped me so much by getting me to function and no more random crying spells. (Also, it helps you feel human by getting your libido back). Everyone's different but Pristiq works for me and I wish everyone the best in finding what they are looking for." | 8 | September 29, 2010 | 16 | 127 |
35,126 | Levofloxacin | pneumonia | "Stay away from this. It is a dangerous drug that has caused me tendon issues, exhaustion, walking like Herman Munster, rubber band popping sensation in calves, as well as a vitreous detachment. There has got to be better alternatives. Apon closer research this drug was originally made for black plague and anthrax. This is some scary crap!" | 1 | May 14, 2016 | 4 | 57 |
31,419 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "So I purchased the 24 hr/1 day Monistat with ovule inserter. I decided to take it at 11pm at night. I literally can not even put into words how badly it has made my vagina itch. The burning sensation does not compare to the itching. I'm currently walking around my room at 2:27am waiting for it all to stop. I want to take a back scratcher and do something I definetly should not do (don't worry I won't), but you get the idea. I Wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless they want to go through hell, for so far the first few hours to rid yourself of a yeast infection. I tried to search how to make it stop, but it seems that know one knows how to. I took a Benadryl recently and I think it's slowly taking away the itch. Hope this helps someone!" | 1 | June 22, 2016 | 6 | 146 |
154,857 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "I had went to my family physician thinking I had the worst yeast infection ever cursed on any woman and found out I had a bacterial infection after being prescribed to take 4 Tablets of the metronidazole 500 milligram I promise you I have never felt better in my whole life it had to of cleaned my whole body, I felt like I was 18 again!(I'm 35) in the mornings (which I am not a morning person) I would wake up and spring up out of bed after taking the 4 Tablets before I would be groggy until at least 10 a.m. I definitely had a positive experience with this medication and would recommend to anyone anytime if needed!" | 10 | January 18, 2017 | 3 | 119 |
85,410 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I have been taking this birth control for about 4 years now and I love it! It was my first birth control which I had received free from Planned Parenthood. I have had literally no side effects and my period is perfectly regulated each month. I would recommend this to anyone. Since its low estrogen I did not see increased breast size or decreased acne." | 10 | April 30, 2015 | 11 | 65 |
38,805 | Esomeprazole | gerd | "Although it seems to work for my mother, for me I had weird symptoms. I was only on the generic brand for 5 days before I had to stop taking the pills. I did not notice any difference to my actual reflux, but apparently it heals your esophagus and reduces the amount of acid. My symptoms included: Complete exhaustion even though I was getting the same amount of sleep and doing the same things during the day as before, I constantly had a dull ache in my stomach, I had a muscle spasm in my left arm for 2 days straight, constipation, feeling sick and completely unmotivated to do anything, I lost my appetite and hardly ate at all, I was easily hurting myself from barely moving (mostly in my back), extremely weak, headache, and swollen lips" | 1 | July 23, 2015 | 32 | 137 |
34,988 | Fosamax | osteoporosis | "This medication created a terrible fracture to my femur after 4 years of taking it. I am a relatively healthy 75-year-old female. I am now in a great deal of pain and in rehab after having a rod placed in my shattered femur.
I am sorry I ever took this medication, and have stopped taking it." | 2 | January 30, 2017 | 61 | 56 |
155,149 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "Ill take bacterial vaginitis any day over feeling like Ive been hit by a pickup truck. My symptoms lessened after the first dose (500mg) so I am confident this med works, but the constant headaches, debilitating nausea and overall feeling of death have me throwing in the towel after day 2. I can't with it. I'm done." | 6 | April 29, 2016 | 11 | 57 |
51,291 | Azithromycin | bronchitis | "I was prescribed Azithromycin after feeling fatigued and under the weather for a few days then coming down with a fever, chills, body aches, loss of taste, deep chest congestion and sinus congestion. My doctor said it was bronchitis and perhaps an initial onset into bronchial pneumonia. On the 5-day treatment, and started feeling noticeably better on day 2. On day 3 now and although still getting better, the lung congestion is so deep that it's hard to get rid of the mucus. A MUST on this drug is taking a LOT of probiotics! The medication kills off all of your GUT GERMS, good and bad making many people's stomach's ache so make sure to eat a lot of YOGURT and even better KEFIR everyday. The doctor's leave that out when prescribing." | 8 | June 25, 2015 | 18 | 132 |
35,950 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "I have been on Suboxone for 5 days now! I have yet to crave a Norco. I was taking 12-15 a day for the last 2yrs. I had major back surgery. I have no complaints as of yet!" | 9 | May 16, 2013 | 45 | 38 |
220,610 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "Like a few other people here, I have only been on this pill for a 2 months. I started using it because of my irregular cycle. I was a bit scared to start it because of some revies I was reading, about it making people crazy, emotional and anxious but decided that everyone responds differently to different pills and I gave it a shot. I take it at night because I wanted to try to avoid nausea. I still feel a bit nauseous when I wake up for the few days after I restart the placebo. Like it did for others, my breasts got bigger - and constantly feel sore. Also, I do have spotting though I'm not sure if its because I'm not always exactly on time when taking the pill (an hour or 2 off). Overall I like it but annoyed with the spotting. " | 8 | May 26, 2011 | 0 | 147 |
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