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Mirtazapine
depression
"I have been on this drug for around 6 months for depression. Aside from the side effect facial odema (after 2 weeks so mild you wouldn't know it's there) this drug has been perfect for me. It has improved my mood a lot. To begin with I was able to sleep perfectly. Taken with quetiapine (400mg) I was getting over 8 hours a night for the first month or two. However now that effect has gone and I'm needing benzodiazepines to get any sleep at all. The weight gain has been a blessing too. Before mirtazapine I lost 14kg in a month. I'm now nearly back to my previous weight, though again the quetiapine may have something to do with it. While 4 months into it I lost my appetite again, I'm still eating and that's the most important part."
8
April 10, 2009
30
140
160,012
Tamoxifen
breast cance
"I took Tamoxifen for 5 years with very little side effects. I had some weight gain, but nothing I could not handle. I had hot flashes in the beginning, but finally went away."
10
March 8, 2013
81
33
133,801
Bactrim DS
bacterial infection
"I have been on Bactrim DS for 6 days (4 more to go) and was diagnosed with MRSA. I feel the medicine is working VERY WELL but my side effects are bad! I feel nauseous ALL day. I have a hard time eating. I feel like I'm pregnant. My stomach cramps, sometimes bloated, a little bit of dizziness here and there, and always feeling like I am going to throw up. I'm just really glad that Bactrim DS is working for my MRSA because I really don't want to go through different meds and then having to end up being hospitalized because I couldn't find the right antibiotics for treatment."
7
January 18, 2013
36
110
154,121
Lialda
ulcerative proctitis
"I am 26 years old and have been battling with bad stomach problems for most of my life. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Proctitis about 4 years ago. My doctor put me on Lialda but I didn't stick with it. This past December, I had my first flare up...it was awful. I lost 10lbs and just felt sick all of the time. I went back on Lialda (3 pills a day) in January. At first, I didn't feel any different but then it really started working. It has been 8 months and I feel like a normal person now. Still have the occasional stomach ache but nothing abnormal! Feel great!"
10
August 14, 2013
11
110
210,106
Linzess
constipation, chronic
"I have been experiencing IBS constipation for over 30 years because of hypothyroidism. My doctor first prescribed Linzess 145 mcg which at first was working for a day or 2 but once my body got used to it I was back again not having a bowel movement. I have to take my thyroid medicine in the morning with my Linzess, both say take on an empty stomach. So I started taking 145 mcg once in the morning and then once at 5 pm in the afternoon when I got home from work. It helped some but not much as I needed to take smooth move tea at night to help it along. Then my doctor prescribed 290 once in the morning. Well I've had not luck even with the smooth move tea and it's been almost 2 weeks without a bowel movement. Don't know where to go for help."
1
October 23, 2016
21
149
230,134
Glipizide
diabetes, type 2
"I have taken Glipizide and Glipizide XL in conjunction with metformin for a number of years with no side effects. Anyone taking Glipizide (not XL) should be aware that blood sugar levels can plummet quickly and that dosage timing may need to be readjusted. With Glipizide XL, I have not experienced these fluctuations; however, the positive control appears to take effect much slower as this is a time-released form."
6
November 3, 2011
101
69
188,282
ParaGard
birth control
"Got it fitted over a year ago and can't complain. Yes, the periods are heavy on it but regular and predictable. Btw, for all the negative reviews here that sound as if the same person wrote it during the same timeframe, read the label - it is non hormonal! It also says that the periods will get heavier but more regular. It's much better and safer than having foreign hormones being released into your body for sure, do the research. Of course, it may not be for everyone and especially not for those that still want to have kids!!! But there is no need to write fake bad reviews for the only non- hormonal protection there is on a market for millions of women to be safer."
9
July 26, 2017
3
127
35,592
Buprenorphine / naloxone
opiate dependence
"Hardcore I.V heroin/everything user saved by this drug. After 20 yrs of battling opiate/prison/whole bunch of crap, I leaned heavily on bupe. And broke a cycle that puts most people in a box 4 life. From subutex to subox, to bunivail, I moved up the ladder. I give credit to this drug and packing up moving south away from all connects. The drug aided me and opened up an opportunity to be productive. I was tired and 3 yrs later I sit clean, a beast job, chilling out on the beach. I read all the crying about this and that. Without this drug I was dead and to hear all this pampered rubbish about it rolling in your mouth, milligrams tricking you, man or woman - use it to be there for your loved ones."
9
July 8, 2017
15
135
172,650
Clonazepam
anxiety
"Great medication for anxiety! I've been on clonazepam for about 3 weeks now and my anxiety has subsided immensely. I take .5mg twice a day along with 3mg of Lunesta at night and never have I felt better in my entire life! I can finally live and sleep and be happy. Changed my life for the better. :)"
10
August 12, 2015
28
58
86,558
Invokana
diabetes, type 2
"Started taking 100 mg daily at night numbers came down in a week...went to see the Doctor in a month he was happy then he prescribed 300 mg daily...soon after taking this dosage I began to experience an itching on my penis and it was driving me crazy, also experienced more frequent urination along with an insatiable thirst. I was about to schedule an appointment with my urologist until I Googled "Side effects of Invokana". The itching wouldn't stop didn't know that there were these side effects from this medication and even though it helped bring down my sugar levels I really don't think its worth the other problems it presents. I too have experienced a weight loss. It is a good medicine but the side effects aren't worth it. Sorry"
6
June 17, 2015
45
131
21,297
Sunitinib
renal cell carcinoma
"I was diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma on the 30/1/14 stage 4 with tumors on my lymph nodes and around my stomach and was told I had 9/12 months to live, my left kidney was removed in Sept 13 but this was my downfall and the Cancer spread. After starting Sutent in February I can honestly say it has helped me, the tumors on my lymph have shrunk and the cancer in my stomach has not changed, the side effects were harsh on my first cycle which was 50mg , the usual side effects, sore tongue, hands, feet, etc. so I went on 37.5 mg and this has helped also. I have had 4 cycles now and have just started my 2 week break to detox but I feel the first week of this I do suffer withdrawal symptoms. I hope this helps."
8
August 4, 2014
10
143
43,086
Sronyx
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I had a severe reaction to this medication. I will never recommend this to anyone!! Severe acne all over my face, neck, chest, & back. I gained 6 lbs in the first week, and then 3 more the next week. I had a headache that never went away."
1
April 23, 2016
4
48
13,227
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine
adhd
"For me Adderall has changed my life remarkably for the good; without Adderall I wouldn't be able to work 40 hours a week like I do as well as going to school full-time. Yes it may be a amphetamine and produce similar euphoric highs to meth and MDMA, however it is far different as far as when it is broken down chemically. For those who have little knowledge in chemistry, just one small change in the chemical structure to a drug that may seem so insignificant can actually change the drug dramatically when it comes to the side effects. Adderall is a very useful drug and provides many benefits with much less side effects then the other not so good drugs in its class."
10
October 15, 2017
16
124
45,747
Fluoxetine
depression
"This is my fourth day on Prozac. I have been extremely hyper/manic in the morning, but by night time I'm exhausted from all the bouncing around that it helps me sleep better. I talk a lot more and a lot faster. I talk to strangers on the street, say hi to people, which is very unlike me because I'm normally shy and reserved. I felt different the first day I took it. I wouldn't say I'm "happy", just not sad. I've tried to think about sad things that used to bother me but I feel neutral now. Today particularly I started to feel a little down. They say with every high comes a low, so I'm assuming it's crash time with this medication. But I'm hoping it will even out in the next few weeks, which is when you're supposed to feel it's full benefits."
7
October 30, 2011
30
145
73,630
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I recommend this birth control to everyone. I have been taking it for almost two years. My periods are light and only last for a few days. My cramps are very tolerable. I don't feel unusually moody or irritable. My breasts may have gotten a little bigger, although not noticeably. My skin is pretty clear, and I did not gain any weight. I would never switch to another birth control!"
10
January 10, 2013
27
70
128,112
Phentermine
weight loss
"I was prescribed Phentermine 37.5 on April 29, 2016. My DR said to only take half a pill for the first 30 days. I took that first thing in the morning with water. It helped with feeling hungry. The only side effect I had was extreme dry mouth. I just started my 2nd month yesterday, which I will start taking a whole pill but I have noticed I'm feeling hungry more often. I drink 175-200 ounces of water daily, I feel like I cant get enough to drink. I cut out sodas, eat very healthy food and go to the gym 3-4 times weekly. I track my calories on My Fitness Pal and am always under my daily calorie goal. My starting weight was 233, I weighed in this morning, a month later and I've only lost 8 pounds."
4
June 10, 2016
10
139
156,360
Ropinirole
restless legs syndrome
"Requip was life changing for a year! But like others have commented, my RLS has been getting a lot worse. I have discovered that this is a rather common side effect of this drug. Before requip I used to have 3-4 bad nights a week. Now if I don't have access to the medication I don't sleep at all, and the medication is working less and less. I don't know if it has been worth it."
5
November 20, 2015
24
76
187,859
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I am approaching the 3 year mark. In the first 5 months, I gained 30 pounds! It has become very hard to loose the weight. Other then that period was normal the first year, second year the period was lasting 8+ days, spotting, towards middle of second year my arm has been going numb, it seems to be on a nerve, it will cause cramp like pain starting at the birth control site all the way down to my fingers, extreme lower abd pain and lots of migraines and headaches. I have an appointment to have it removed as I can no longer tolerate all the side effects. I rather take a daily pill then have this any longer."
3
October 7, 2017
1
119
105,161
Dilaudid-HP
anesthetic adjunct
"For years whenever I had surgery, minor or major, I would be very very sick afterwards as in vomiting for hours and having to be hospitalized after minor out patient procedures . An anesthesiologist figured out that Dilaudid might be the answer . Bless him for that discovery. I have not been sick since."
10
April 10, 2014
15
54
9,778
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"I got this medicine in early January, it is now almost July. I LOVE IT. I am a migraine sufferer and have seizures, it was super hard to get me a birth control that I like (I've tried 7 other types). I wasn't allowed to have certain types due to the seizures so they were limited. I didn't hear about Lo Loestrin Fe until I made my first appointment with an GYN. Now that I'm on it, no sore boobs, no moodiness, no weight gain, no acne. I got my period for the first time today (which is why I was researching if that happened to anybody else) but its really light and seems like nothing to worry about. So I would definitely recommend for anybody like me!"
10
June 27, 2015
11
128
191,943
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I started this medication in an attempt to clear my moderate hormonal acne. Unlike others, I did not have an initial breakout, in fact my skin started to clear up immediately as I began taking it. I am now on my second month in and other than my skin clearing up I have not experienced any other side effects. I highly recommend this birth control and have only positive things to say about it. Not only did it help improve my self esteem and acne but it has also regulated my periods."
10
April 20, 2017
0
92
217,738
Strattera
adhd
"It's maybe my 5th week on the drug, noticed an increase in my productivity and feel like I can get a lot done. Although I'm suffering from nausea and slight headaches, I'm taking other medications so it's hard to say. Tried Ritalin, Ritalin XR and Dex amphetamine also. This isn't as aggressive as Dex, but Dex is my preference in comparison to this. Though it's still early days!"
7
August 11, 2015
7
68
184,102
Hydroxyzine
anxiety
"It does relieve anxiety associated with severe panic. I have GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) and under duress, I suffer from heart palpitations, dizziness, dermatitis, and nausea. The hydroxine pamoate does relieve the nausea and heart palpitations quickly but it can cause dizziness at times especially when mixed with caffeine or alcohol which is not recommended"
7
January 12, 2017
24
55
187,284
Sodium oxybate
cataplexy
"Hi, I have been diagnosed with Narcoplepy w/cataplexy 1 month ago. I realized something was wrong with my sleep habits several years ago, but attributed it to stress. I thought I slept well at night only to find out that I never go into restful sleep. The constant chain of dreams is frustrating and can be disturbing. I do take Modafinill with medioka results. I was prescribed Xerym and at first I was excited then became extremely terrified of type of medication. I thank everyone for sharing the positive results as many mostly will mention the negative. It has been very helpful in calming my nerves for my fist dose tonight!"
9
October 31, 2015
1
111
1,585
Eluxadoline
irritable bowel syndrome
"I hv suffered with IBS-D for about 4 years. Finally in July I had had it. I was starting to avoid activities or road trips as I was terrified of having an accident. Many times I did. My dr prescribed Viberzi and right off I had a reaction so I cut it down to one pill a day. It was a dream come true. I felt normal. 3 days ago my diarrhea was back so I kicked it up to 2 pills a day. I'm hoping the drug will continue to work for me. I was at my wits end."
9
September 5, 2016
12
100
23,934
Tolterodine
urinary incontinence
"I am 83 yrs old an took Detrol for 6 weeks so I could join my family on an Alaska cruise it worked great voice was raspy but could handle an several other side effects BUT than came home an realized while in the car my eyes where not what they were before so stopped taking the medication an am happy to say this morning I took my car and went shopping an eyes were just fine..will only take it when I am going to be gone for several day or an occasion that would require me to set for several hours,,,than I could not make it to the bathroom otherwise"
6
July 7, 2016
12
111
78,971
Previfem
birth control
"This has been the first birth control method that I haven't had a poor reaction to. My moods have been regular and I've experience no abnormal bleeding. My breast have gotten a bit larger which is nice, but they are somewhat sore. Also, I've gotten a few stray pimples but nothing too concerning. Overall this has been a great option for me and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a new form of birth control."
9
February 15, 2016
1
76
9,607
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"Do not take this pill. I am in the hospital because I have a blood clot in my lung. The doctor says its from this pill. They do list blood clots as one of the side effects."
1
February 21, 2016
8
37
53,803
Zipsor
pain
"I fell and broke the Radial head of my elbow (have never broken anything before and I am 45 yrs old). The doctor put me on Vicodin and it did nothing for that pain, UNTIL he gave me Zipsor, I was much much better in about an hour! The only side effect was that I was a little sleepy."
9
July 21, 2013
27
59
51,002
Azithromycin
chlamydia infection
"I took these tablets at half 9 last night. The one dose. I've had weird stomach noises, no diarrhea, no sickness or nothing. A little bit of a sore head but not sure if thats to do with these tablets or not. I read all these reviews before hand and got all worked up preparing for the worst but no problems at all."
10
January 25, 2017
2
63
131,155
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I love my Mirena. I've recommended it to several friends. I'm 43 and have 2 kids and wanted something to simplify my life. Insertion was not at all painful or even uncomfortable. I had some spoting continuously for about 3 weeks, but since then I haven't had my period (2 years). I have no side effects at all, and I love NOT getting my period. No cramping, mood swings, PMS, heavy bleeding, not to mention all the dollars saved on NOT buying outrageously expensive tampons and pads. I have never been so happy with a product of this nature. Much better than the pill and that awful sponge, messy diaphragm and horrid condoms!"
10
October 1, 2008
505
113
5,426
Penciclovir
cold sores
"Finally a medication that truly delivers on its claim! Clears up cold sores within a day or two if caught early, otherwise, still provides relief and shortens duration. This stuff works!!!"
10
August 16, 2017
0
31
221,111
Drysol
hyperhidrosis
"Drysol actually works!!! Please give it a try before considering any surgical operations or botox injections. I've been dealing with excessive sweating for about 2 years and finally decided to do something about it. And by excessive I mean sweat running like faucets, my underarm sweat would run right through my shirt and big sweaters and I'd have to change my shirt 4-5 times a day. I've used other antiperspirants prior to this one such as certaindri but they had very little impact on this problem of mine. Yesterday was the first day I used Drysol and I did not sweat at all. I'm so happy I can finally wear t-shirts again and not have to worry about my sweat stains. I did experience some itchiness yesterday but not as much today."
10
March 31, 2016
9
132
204,636
BuSpar
anxiety
"Buspar made my head cloudy. I would feel dizzy, had chest pains, and felt like my heart was fluttering. All anxiety was gone, but so were my emotions after only a day and a half. My wife said it was like I was stoned. I am now on Celexa and will see how that works."
1
January 30, 2012
21
55
39,414
Contrave
obesity
"I was on this medication for two months and did not drop one pound. In fact when i decided to stop taking it due to the fact I was not happy with the product, within a week and a half i gained 10lbs and have now hit a record high As far as weightc"
1
November 30, 2016
19
54
152,912
Doxycycline
lyme disease
"I was prescribed 1-2 months of doxycycline to treat my Lyme Disease. The first 2 weeks I was very nauseous, even when I took it with food. DEFINITELY TAKE DOXYCYCLINE WITH FOOD. After 2 weeks my body adjusted and I felt better. The doxycycline made me feel bloated and tired the whole course, but it's totally worth it to be Lyme free. I have one week left in my course so I do not know for sure if it worked, but it worked for my brother who took the same med for the same reason a few years ago."
6
March 12, 2017
28
99
42,395
Atenolol
migraine prevention
"I've been taking Atenolol 25mg for about 3 years. I used to get very bad migraines at least 3 times a month but since taking atenolol my migraines have all but gone, my blood pressure has come down. I do however have strange dreams and have slowly gained weight over the years."
6
August 2, 2009
40
52
185,482
Saxenda
weight loss
"I'm from the UK, I start saxenda on 19th May. So just over a week. I increased the dose from 0.6 to 1.2 on Friday. Previously had no side effects, but now finding I'm waking in the morning with nausea and heartburn, and all I've had is water. Only lost 4.4lbs in just over a week. Feel like it's not working. I have found that my mouth is constantly dry, always drink water. Has anyone else had anything similar?"
6
May 28, 2017
5
79
50,215
Gabapentin
anxiety
"I wasn't sure about how anxious I was on a daily basis. I tried to self medicate with nicotine and caffeine but the caffeine just added to my anxiety..I was put on 100mg twice a day as needed. I like this med. My anxiety has decreased by at least 30 to 40%. Just after my first dose. I am going to take gabapentin every 8 hours from now on. That should cover me during the day at evening. That leaves me with 8 hours of sleep in which I don't need the medication. My doc said I can take up to 200mg at a time but I am not sure if I am going to do that. I don't wanna be on such a high dose. Things are slightly better than they were before I took the pill and for now, it's all I need."
9
October 27, 2014
68
145
21,582
Marinol
28</span> users found this comment helpful.
"I've had chronic pancreatitis for about 7 years. I've struggled with nausea and vomiting for so long. Reglan, Scopolamine, Phenargan, Zofran I've been on all of them. Yes they worked at first but Marinol is best for me. For the first time in years I'm not sick! I don't have appetite like some do, it does make me giddy for an hour or 2 but I'm finally not sick at my stomach!"
9
May 9, 2014
28
72
10,185
Axiron
hypogonadism, male
"WOW! I was weary at first when my doctor offered this new topical testosterone at my annual check up. The doctor gave me a free month to start and then a co-pay card that covered me at $25.00 per month for the first year. I even read on the card that it covers for cash paying patients without insurance coverage. Pay attention to the instructions because this is way different vs the gels. No mess if you follow the instructions. No more Androgel mess. Piece of cake. Thanks Doctor."
10
July 28, 2011
64
89
65,752
Propranolol
anxiety
"I ened up having frequently urination muscle pain and twitching and major fatigue. Pressure headaches and pain in my left leg and stomach cramps I stopped 3 days ago and already feeling better,this has been the worse thing I have ever taking"
1
July 11, 2016
16
42
180,039
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide
acne
"I've been on Epiduo for about a month. And yes, for the first week and a half, maybe 2 weeks, my skin was irritated and it burned when I put the gel on. However it subsides over time. Today when I put it, there is 0 irritation. Anyway, I had a breakout when I was started but right now, my skin is pretty clear and amazing compared to before. I do still get a few pimples here and then but nothing major and definitely not like anything compared to before. I will say that using Epiduo in the first month has its ups and downs. There'll be some days where you'll be like 'This isn't even helping!' But just wait it out."
9
August 17, 2013
25
122
67,883
Plan B
emergency contraception
"I'm writing this because I haven't seen many reviews after the first cycle. My fiance and I had sex the day I ovulated and the condom slipped off without us knowing till it was too late. I waited about 24 hours because I didn't want the side effects to ruin the weekend, and it says you have up to 72 hours to take it. (Although the sooner the better it says) I took it at night with food and didn't have any side effects until about 4 days later. I had about 2 weeks of bad pms symptoms and fatigue, then I got a very heavy period. I am also over the weight limit at 175. About 23 days after that period started, I started spotting brown blood and have been doing that for almost a week and now the flow is heavier like a real period. It works."
10
July 23, 2016
12
149
214,467
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"My friend suggested this when I told her I had a yeast infection. I have burning, itching, and discharge. The discharge is so bad that I have a rash as well from how irritated my skin is. I got the Monistat 1 with the applicator and the exterior cream. I used it last night before bed, was up at 3:30 putting more cream on because I was uncomfortable. Then again at 5:30 and again at 9. I have no relief at all."
1
February 19, 2015
20
82
102,321
Clindamycin / tretinoin
acne
"I started Ziana one month ago. I am 26 and have had severe cystic acne from the age of 16. I haven't worn makeup for the last two weeks because I DO NOT need to hide anything anymore. Wooohooo!! It made my skin red/peel for a week and half but not so much that I needed to hide. I can wear the gel during the day because it doesn't flake or peel like most gels do. My pores are much smaller and I couldn't be happier. I now only need to use it about twice a week. Love this product!"
10
April 21, 2014
42
100
178,086
Duloxetine
depression
"I've been taking Cymbalta 30mg for almost 2 weeks now for depression and anxiety. My doctor said this is a very low dose which is why I feel only a minor improvement. Before this, I have taken Prozac, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Trazodone, Buspar, Paxil, and several others. With all of them, they either had no effect or made me feel worse. Plus their side effects ranged anywhere from inconvenient to nearly debilitating. Cymbalta is the first medicine that I haven't suffered from any side effects at all. The next time I meet with my doctor, I'm going to see if she will increase my dosage."
7
June 10, 2011
16
104
2,132
Metformin
diabetes, type 2
"I found out I have type 2 diabetes back in May when going on for spine surgery. Dr increased my dosage to 2× day. I have been sick to my stomach with vomiting and have zero apatite ..."
1
August 28, 2016
18
38
20,451
Vimpat
seizures
"I have been on Vimpat for four years and have been seizure free since starting it. I do get a little dopey an hour after I take it; however, it's not to the degree that it interferes with work or driving. The side effects lessen the longer I've been on it. I'm in NC, and my insurance does cover all but a $50 copay. This medicine is a life saver. I've tried Keppra, Topamax, Lamictal, and Depakote with no success. My doctor does yearly Vimpat blood level labs to make sure I keep at a therapeutic level and also screens vitamin D and B12 levels every six months since they can be affected by Vimpat. Good luck on your journey."
10
April 21, 2017
26
120
212,548
Lysine
herpes simplex, suppression
"L lysine had saved me. I have had painful outbreaks for years. My doc recommended it. Really dramatic results. Last outbreak was controlled and healing much quicker than w out it."
9
April 1, 2017
20
31
87,100
Latuda
bipolar disorde
"I was first put on Abilify for 1.5 years for bipolar 2 disorder. On abilify I gained 60lbs and was never in a "stable" state although it did help some. I still would get manic a lot and hypersexual. I was then placed on rexulti for a couple months, it kept me ok but not stable. I would still get hypersexual & horrible ups & downs. Now I've been placed on Latuda by a new psychiatrist. I'm starting on 20mg and its already changed my life! I feel "normal" and have real emotions! Tonight I'm starting 40mg and in two weeks starting 60mg. I'm so happy Latuda was made. I've already started loosing weight within a week!"
10
October 3, 2016
45
117
111,597
Cipro
sinusitis
"Took Cipro for a sinus infection. Six days in I couldn't rotate my forearms. 3 years later, numerous doctors, two surgeries and my arms are practically useless. FDA black box warning on it people. Google the drug. Do not ever take, fluoroquinolones are poison. They were originally developed to give to soldiers exposed to Anthrax. And try to never take generic. US Supreme Court says if you do you are not allowed to sue the original drug manufacturer OR the generic company you used. This drug ruined my life."
1
October 15, 2016
17
89
70,022
Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir
hiv infection
"I found out in 2010 I was infected with HIV after my partner also tested tested positive. Whilst he went the route of a government program, I went to a private doctor and used my insurance from work (government plan). I was given Atripla. The first weeks were horrible. I experienced severe shortness of breath and could barely sleep. I had to sleep (at least try) sideways with the AC directly to my face. The dizziness was crazy, as if I had drank alcohol all night. My face would get red and I would feel hot. Regarding the strange dreams, well, I always had vivid dreams and nightmares all of my life, so it wasn't new. Other than that, I'm still using Atripla daily at bedtime and became undetectable within 6 months from stating."
9
August 13, 2016
7
134
14,712
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"My ob prescribed me this BC I just had gives birth two months ago and it was ok for the first week and a half and then I noticed I was gaining weight craving different foods then I started having headaches that got progressively worse turning into migraines ..then I started bleeding my period wasn't even suppose to start yet and I'm still bleeding very heavily super tampons barely work I don't not recommend this BC ..although everyones body is different"
1
November 18, 2017
1
81
178,428
Duloxetine
pain
"I have been taking Cymbalta for about 2 years. I was prescribed it as a test for migraines. I have not had a migraine in the last 2 years. Thank so much for giving me my life back."
10
October 8, 2008
109
38
164,546
Diclofenac
osteoarthritis
"I have tried a dozen different medications but none as effective as this. I tried Celebrex last year and was in so much pain after three days I went back to my Voltaren. I take 100mg twice a day that helps me work and function normally."
10
February 28, 2013
76
46
41,179
Acetaminophen / oxycodone
chronic pain
"I'm 51 years old and have been dealing with chronic pain last 20 years. Put on MsContin 60mg 3 times day, it's long lasting but pain sill comes through. Dr. added 10/325 Percocet for break through pain. Made my life liveable. Give it a 10."
9
February 12, 2013
72
45
220,824
Loestrin 24 Fe
birth control
"I've been on Loestrin 24 FE for a year and my new doctor emphatically took me off of it today. Yes, the pill did it's job (no baby - yay!), but I also experienced increasingly light/missed periods, frequent spotting in between, and most recently, recurring ovarian cysts which grow so large that they rupture and cause the most excruciating pain I've ever felt. I was afraid that I had a problem with my ovaries, but my doctor thinks I'm fine and that the pill is to blame. I'm 27 years old and in the past I have taken three other brands of birth control pills (Yaz, Yasmin, and Aviane) and have never had a problem."
4
July 27, 2010
2
115
69,459
Buprenorphine
chronic pain
"Similar to other reviews, Belbuca did not relieve my chronic cervical pain. My pain management physician started me on 150mcg January 2016, and within 90 days, moved me to 300mcg. I received minimal pain relief from this medication, (about 2 hours) and the packet can be difficult to work with. Regardless of following the directions, I received inconsistent results when it came to how the medication is designed to dissolve. At the end of the day I no choice but to move back to my original pain medication."
1
July 22, 2016
14
88
82,097
Liraglutide
obesity
"This is day number 5 for me, I haven't checked my weight yet but I dont feel hungry all the time as I use to, not sure if it's because I'm alway nausous. The side effects are so overwhelming it's long lasting during the day. I plan to start taking the shot at nights but was afraid of insomnia."
5
May 18, 2016
12
59
191,873
Lisdexamfetamine
adhd
"I am a 44 year old woman who just got diagnosed with ADD. Vyvanse is the first medication prescribed to me and I have been on 50mg for about a month. The first 2 days I was hyped up, euphoric, and extremely talkative. After that and now it has actually mellowed me out, I am in a good mood all day for the first time in 30 years (severe chronic depression). I can't believe the difference and wish I would have had something like this years ago. I might've had a better life. I can concentrate and happily socialize now. I have had zero side effects! Amazing."
9
January 2, 2010
86
107
200,146
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I used Champix to quit smoking, and could not be happier with the results. I am one of the lucky ones and only had minimal side effects, namely an upset stomach and occasional dizziness (that may also have been nicotine withdrawal). I started the program and on day 14 actually quit. I did not complete the program but stopped after 1 month as that was sufficient in my case. I have not smoked for 6 years now and would recommend this medicine to anyone who wants to quit. Even though the medicine is effective the most important factor is your own desire to quit, as without that you will start again."
10
June 5, 2015
46
111
196,200
Fluvoxamine
obsessive compulsive disorde
"I was having major anxiety and depression. I sought therapy for a year and nothing was helping. I tried Amitriptyline, Prozac, Lexapro, and I don't know what else I can't remember. I found a psychiatrist that immediately diagnosed me as OCD at 30(!!). Mainly O with some compulsions that are highly functioning. This drug stopped the depression in weeks at 50mg. Compulsions were so much more manageable. After two years it just stopped working. We've gone up to 100mg and I started getting blurry vision. 125mg and I was highly agitated and depressed. Not sure where to go from here."
6
November 25, 2015
32
100
213,744
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Please just get the diflu one time pill. This egg made me cry for hours, I cussed my girlfriend out while itching and burning. I felt like life would be better if I just died. It started to ease up after a few hours but the itch never went away. Oh and the cream that comes with it.. don't even try to use that!!! It makes EVERYTHING worse. It only sucks because some ppl either don't have insurance, or this life ruining infection creeps up on the weekend when u can't go to your obgyn. Females should be able to get the pill from the pharmacy just as well as they can get a plan b because these creams and eggs are a set up."
1
March 24, 2017
6
125
111,142
Verapamil
migraine prevention
"I'm in shape, exercise, eat healthy, take my vitamins, no smoking or alcohol, yet have been miserable with headaches and frequent migraines. Verapamil, even in it's lowest dose, has helped to greatly reduce the frequency of my headaches and migraines. It is amazing to function all day without an aching head. It made me aware, for the first time, just how frequently I was experiencing problems. Very grateful for this medication."
8
April 14, 2009
77
71
110,578
Lorzone
muscle spasm
"Was givien these by my doctor due to back spasms and pain. I have been on steroids and flex prior but didnt work. These work amazing. Not only did my back and right leg stop the spasms, I had no more pain. I have not taking anything but these and am amazed so far. And I only take one a day."
10
March 6, 2016
46
61
155,602
Metronidazole
bacterial vaginitis
"I'm on day 4 and all of my symptoms from my infection have subsided but I have been experiencing some few mild side effects from the medicine. It seems to dehydrate me as every morning I wake up feeling weak and my urine is orange/almost brown which is normally not common, I drink about 2 32oz bottles of water daily. Also since I have been taking my doses during breakfast/dinner it has been making me restless and keeping me up a while longer at night. Other than that, the only real complaint I have is the horrible taste of the pill. I have tried putting the pill in a chunk of jello, taking it with orange juice, and each time I take it I still give a small taste of the pill and that alone makes me want to throw it right back up."
8
August 24, 2013
21
144
66,268
Valacyclovir
herpes simplex, suppression
"Found out I got HSV 2 from someone I thought I could trust and needless to say I got my first out break and thought I was gonna die. Every month around my period I would start getting outbreaks, so I started taking valtrex once a day and haven't gotten one since."
9
November 20, 2015
4
52
9,388
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"Side effects for the first few months. Two unusually heavy periods and stretch marks on breasts. After that though, everything settled down to where now, I don't even have periods. I've told my doctor and they said that was normal and fine. I've taken it for about three years now and haven't had any issues! The price tag is a bit much, but I find it worth it!"
9
October 31, 2016
4
68
32,807
Empagliflozin
diabetes, type 2
"Been on 10mg Empagliflozin for just over a month and I've lost 21 lbs in that time. I've been on 800 calorie/day low carb diet too and have found it quite easy to do. As a result I've come off insulin and I'm sure that's made it easier to lose weight. Something I haven't seen anyone mention is fluid retention. I suffered really badly from fluid retention in hot weather. When the temperature goes up, I can put on 14 lbs in 48 hours and can then barely walk my legs and feet are so swollen. Never found anything that really helped. Just had to wait for weather to cool down again and swelling reduced. Since I've been on Empagliflozin, my body is properly drained all the time. Fabulous! Love this drug. HbA1c good too."
10
July 1, 2017
1
135
33,717
Simeprevir
hepatitis c
"Taken with Sovaldi I took for 3 months. My viral load is 0! It does a wonderful job. But too late for me. Because of Hep C. My liver is just about done! Too slow finding a drug! Like all drugs.They drag their feet and people die!"
9
April 14, 2016
0
47
9,325
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"I'm writing this at 5am when I should be sleep because I'm on the last day of the pill and spotting has gotten worse. I'm in my mid 20s and have been on this pill for about 5 months it works well I spot a little but typically haven't had a full cycle, I do have mood swings and lately some really bad cramping!! But overall the pill works well also I have notice I swear a lot more than ever in my life and I do get acne more often! Hope this helps!"
7
February 3, 2017
2
94
148,002
Norethindrone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I'm 41 and have had heavy periods for 3 years. I was bleeding for 10 straight days before seeing my OB. I did test and vaginal ultrasounds and and my OB says everything looks fine. She put me on Micronor bcs of my HBP and bcs of my age. I was having break through bleeding for 3 weeks after starting on Micronor. After the 3 weeks, I guess I had my period bcs it was heavier. I still had a little spotting afterwards and thankfully it tampered off after a few days. Now no blood, it stopped and I'm period free. I'm now on my first week of my second pack. I don't really have any side effects, just a little hungrier but no weight gain yet. My complexion is fine, no mood swings, my sex life is fine, no depression either."
9
May 6, 2016
26
142
84,999
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
endometriosis
"MY experience with this is I got sick as a dog the first entire week of taking it. I got dehydrated. If anyone has a weak stomach like me be prepared to get sick the first week of taking it. The first month I was on my period it felt like my uterus was about to explode so my doctor had to call in pain medication for that. Overall my first experience with this medication was awful, but as the months progressed everything is right where it needs to be."
5
January 21, 2016
2
90
115,690
Secukinumab
plaque psoriasis
"Out of nowhere, in my 50s, I developed Plaque psoriasis. The local dermatologists did not seem to know how to help me. I was put on heavy steroids and other medicines that made my life miserable. Muscle aches, unable to sleep and rashes that bled up at the merest touch. I found a specialist in New York City and she is my angel! I was put on Sterela which helped. Then I was then switched over to Cosentyx and my life changed. I am almost 100% cured, as long as I keep taking the injections. The side affects that I've noticed are more frequent cold sores and a stuffy nose. I take Valtrex at the same time I take the injection in the cold sores have stopped. The stuffy nose, I can deal with. This product is a miracle."
10
February 3, 2017
24
139
73,043
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"This is my 6th month on Gildess (my first form of birth control taken). I'm really confused with how my body is reacting to it. It made my vagina weirdly dry, mood swings were present before but were somehow amplified, and I bleed even when I'm not on my period (not just spotting, like a solid week before my period week). I'm trying out Gildess Fe 1.5/30 to see if it was a dosage problem, but it might be the brand itself. Wish me luck and good luck to all who try it!"
5
April 29, 2015
6
93
870
Methylin ER
depression
"I've been diagnosed with ADD at the age of 42 and have struggled with major depression since adolescence. I currently take 10mg Methylin ER and 150mg bupropion XL in the morning. In the evenings I take 50mg of trazadone for sleep. 3 weeks now and I have never felt better. The adjustment period was pretty mild. Just a bit 'jazzed' in the morning and very mild nausea in the evening. This gradually faded over a week. My appetite is returning, my diet improving and I am reconnecting socially. My sleep is good and I awaken fully alert with the sunrise. I can't believe how dramatic this change is. I am optimistic that I will be able to dig myself out of the hole I've been in and re-build a life."
9
October 21, 2013
113
130
21,837
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
cough and nasal congestion
"As a flight attendant, I won't leave home without it. It's the only thing that will clear up tough congestion in my ears and sinuses that I sometimes experience on the plane."
9
May 31, 2010
15
32
162,368
Triamcinolone
allergic rhinitis
"I have year-round allergies with a runny nose. Started taking Nasacort and instead of stopping my runny nose it's making it worse. At first I thought I had a cold but I had no other symptoms so I'm pretty sure it's the Nasacort"
1
February 9, 2016
13
43
70,333
Zofran
nausea/vomiting
"I had the Norovirus last year and took Zofran and it worked very well. The pills are small and dissolve easily on your tongue so you don't have to drink water and risk throwing up the medicine. If possible, I think it would be great to offer this medication over the counter."
10
September 26, 2014
62
52
95,491
Otezla
psoriatic arthritis
"I started taking this in August 2014. Initially, I did get the headaches and nausea. Once I got through the starter pack it was starting to resolve. I have lost about 18 lbs, but that's a good thing. I'm not finding that it works really well for me - not like the injectables. I have large patches of psoariasis on my legs and arms, and a smaller one on my scalp. I'm using steroid ointment on these but nothing is making them go away. I was still hurting pretty badly, even with the drug. My rheumatologist gave me something called Leflunomide 20 mg(Arrava) to boost the Otezla. It seemed to work a little better for my joints after that. I am still on 5 mg oral prednisone and Diclofenac 2x a day for inflammation. I'm a pretty tough case."
5
July 30, 2015
26
139
106,002
Atomoxetine
adhd
"I had taken Adderall, Concerta and other ADHD medications which all caused me to lose my appetite, get moody or come down from it and I felt I wasn't able to be myself. Strattera took a few weeks to kick in, I fell asleep constantly for the first two-four weeks (I know lots of people jump the Strattera ship then saying it is not working or making them sleepy) but after 4 weeks I started to feel like myself again. Except my mind got clearer, I could organize my room/now apartment, do all my school work, do everything I need to do, have better conversations and do not binge eat. I take 40mg and have had no side effects from it. It also helps my anxiety. It is my miracle."
10
December 3, 2014
170
130
215,693
Copper
birth control
"I'm 25 single mother to 8 year old twins an IUD was my choice of birth control I've had paragard over 5 years already and I can say it's perfect haven't gotten pregnant, period lasts about 3 days, no mood swings, no pain, no heavy period. I love it and I'm happy I chose paragard I had used other birth control methods & hated them if you're not planning to have kids soon this is the best method to avoid having any lol"
10
March 31, 2017
10
83
34,893
Minocycline
acne
"I'm 16 and I've been taking minocyline for about 1 month now. I have mild acne on my face (forehead mostly) and I haven't noticed a difference whatsoever, I am also getting severe acne all over my shoulders and chest and I never have gotten it there before. I also feel like I am burning up during the day. I would not recommend this if you do not have SEVERE acne, its just not worth it."
4
September 12, 2015
4
76
133,229
Tri-Sprintec
birth control
"I tried this for two months and I cannot take it anymore. The only reason I wanted to be on birth control was so I could know exactly when my period would start, without the pill I would never be consistent. I tried Lo-Estrin24, which caused me to spot and so my doctor thought I needed something a little stronger, so she prescribed me this. Since I have been on it, my mom and I got in a huge fight causing us not to talk for 2 weeks, I isolated my friends and got emotionally attached to a guy, which never happens and I have been eating like crazy. My breasts are huge, weight increased and I was nauseous for a week straight, not to mention the whole point of me taking this was to know when my period was, well I never started when the pill said I should."
1
January 3, 2012
3
150
25,435
Finasteride
androgenetic alopecia
"Have been taking proscar cut into quarters for 15 years. Started when i was 17 and noticing my hair juat beginning to thin and recede. I am now 32 and my hair is thicker and more abundant then when i started. I had minimal side effects (decreased ejaculation) which was an easy price to pay for the results. I have more hair then any of the friends i grew up with and i am convinced i would be completely bald by now if it wasn't for this drug."
10
June 27, 2016
24
88
110,156
Nexplanon
birth control
"I would try anything, I had grown up with the most painful periods, every start of my period had me laying on the bathroom floor crying, and vomiting. It was terrible and not a way to live I went to my doctor and asked for help she suggested this told me some women had bad experiences but I didn't care. Ladies listen to me very carefully the first couple months are going to be terrible because your body is not used to the lack of hormones missing from your everyday life. So yes my ache was terrible I gained weight because I would get the shakes if I didn't eat, I didn't have any energy and I was so moody like to the point I thought I would have a nervous break down, I spotted for two weeks at a time, but now I have no periods and I'm normal"
10
April 5, 2016
1
150
217,884
Strattera
adhd
"I have been using Strattera for about 10 months and had great success for the first 9. I felt great, very focused and able to get things done, and had no negative side effects except for a little bit of dry mouth for the first couple of weeks. About a month ago I experienced a bout of depression until my doctor switched my prescription from 1 80mg pill a day to 2 40mg pills each day (once in the morning and once in the evening). After the switch, I was back to feeling great until last week when I had another bout of depression. This morning I took 5mg of Ritalin and snapped right out of my depressed mood. My doctor has suggested stopping Strattera and using Ritalin instead to try to determine if Strattera is the cause."
8
June 13, 2011
17
138
89,917
Risperdal
autism
"My daughter has been on this for several years (started at 0.25mg, worked up to 0.5mg 2x a day) to help with mood/emotion, and to help her move past things when she gets emotionally "stuck" and there were times when I thought it wasn't really doing much. Then I couldn't get it refilled for a couple days, so she didn't have any before school. They noticed something was different. They called me to ask if there had been a medicine change. Sometimes, you think it isn't working, but at home, things are different than at school. No weight issues: 5', 98lbs."
10
September 20, 2011
79
101
206,440
Trilafon
psychosis
"I had a very bad experience with perphenazine. I ended up with severe joint pain, difficulty breathing, chest pain, weird spinning sensation in my face on the right side of my nostril, on my forehead and on the right side of my temporal area. I had difficulty urinating and horrible insomnia. It has been well over 6 months since taking up to 12 mg for only a few ( about 2--4 days) and I am still having problems. I started on only 4 mg back in Dec 2013 and took the same dosage up to Mar 2014. I stopped because I could barely urinate. Then, I started have weird movement as stated above in my face, but not as bad as the movement when I took 12mg. The, I was told that I needed to start back on this drug for the movement to disappear."
1
November 3, 2016
3
145
102,988
Aripiprazole
bipolar disorde
"It did wonders for my mood, HOWEVER I was NOT told of the risks involved. And the positive did NOT outweigh the negative in this case. After only a month, I developed Atrodystrphy and my legs hurt badly. I can't sit still, I pace, I cry, ...anything to get the pain to stop. My pysch said it was from the Abilify. I'm now on Geodon and praying this isn't permanent. PLEASE be informed before taking this medication!"
1
November 18, 2009
45
77
150,179
Mucinex D
cough and nasal congestion
"It definitely works! Took with Zquil before bed and slept fantastic! The next night I only took Mucinex before bed and slept only 2 hours! But cough and cold was gone faster then ever before."
10
December 5, 2014
23
35
109,650
Nexplanon
birth control
"I had the Nexplanon inserted in the beginning of May 2016. About 4 weeks later I started my period and it hasn't stopped for more than 3 days since! I cry all the time and feel like I want to rip everyone's face off When they even look at me funny. I'm actually crying as I write this because I feel So guilty about my attitude. It's like I wake up and cannot get into a good mood no matter what I do. My doctor put me on Estrogen to try and stop my period and that worked. Except I cry even more than normal now. I decided to go off of it for the day to see how I felt and I felt great! First time I've felt myself since I had it in, but then my period starting almost immediately. I cannot WAIT to get this out of my arm and be normal again!"
1
September 3, 2016
14
156
156,294
Ropinirole
restless legs syndrome
"I have been suffering from RLS since a young child, and during the past year it had gotten so bad I was barely getting 3 hours of sleep a night. My dear husband was ready to hit me over the head with a baseball bat! My primary care Physician just prescribed Ropinirole (Requip generic) for me a week ago. I am on a low dose, .25 mg, taken 1.5 hr before bedtime. So far, this has been a game changer for me! I feel more rested and so much more energized in the morning. The little bit of nausea, (the only side affect I have so far) I am suffering is a small price to pay for no RLS. I still have some insomnia and wake several times during the night so I will up my dose to .50 mg. and go from there. This drug has been a miracle for me!"
8
October 16, 2016
28
152
85,037
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
ovarian cysts
"Works bc ever constant migraine all day everyday nausea...loss of appetite..breast so sore I didn't wear a bra for a week. GOOD THING! My period started 2nd day I stopped taking it. No bc ever worked that fast for me"
3
December 30, 2015
0
40
182,033
Brimonidine / brinzolamide
glaucoma, open angle
"I really liked that this medication did not burn, itch sting, etc. It did not feel like something was in my eye. My only concern was that some pale yellow gooey stuff would collect in the corners of my eyes. I couldn't feel it but I needed a Q-tip to get it out. Other than that it was perfect."
9
October 11, 2017
2
59
50,685
Gabapentin
migraine
"My 11 year old was on Neurontin for 2 years for her migraines. A few months ago the doctor needed to up her dosage to 600 mg/day because her weight had changed and she was getting more migraines. She ended up with terrible side effects: crying, anxious, paranoid, restless, overreacting, mood swings. We have just weaned her off of it..not sure what we'll try next."
2
December 14, 2009
18
65
16,248
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I have always had over bleeding issues and have used many different estrogens throughout the years. This one immediately gave me a very short cycle and the following month no bleeding at all. I couldn't be happier. No symptoms otherwise. I also would like to note that the pills go into the last week farther than a standard birth control packet, meaning less days to bleed,followed by a two day dose of iron. What more could a girl wish for."
10
March 22, 2016
2
80
74,049
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I have been on this pill for almost a year and it is the best. My periods are 2-3 days long and are so light I only need a liner. I've had no adverse effects. I highly HIGHLY recommend this pill. Only downside is the cost. My insurance copay is $25."
10
December 20, 2011
0
51
29,337
Topiramate
bipolar disorde
"I am triating up to a dose of 300mg for PTSD. I've had no fuzziness or other issues, I'm sharp as ever and I've lost about 15 lbs so far, I was a muscular 140 lbs at 5'1", about a size 8 and now I'm about 126, still losing and down to a 6. I'm about to make the step up to 200mg. I went up in weekly steps of 25mg. My doctor told me this was best and that there is a serious skin condition and an eye disease that can result from jumping up to a high dose too quickly, so I suggest asking your doctors about a slow triation to achieve maximum benefit and avoid fogginess."
9
February 17, 2016
39
119