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933 | Metoprolol Tartrate | high blood pressure | "In 2013 summertime, I have "Repair of Ascending Aortic Aneurysm" operation. The 50 mg Metoprolol is one of the main medication that help me in heart rate and hypertension.
The Norvasc and Hydrochorlthadize are other medication that cannot without it . But the Diovan makes my heart uncomfortable. It took me a year to figured out.//" | 10 | April 3, 2016 | 17 | 56 |
106,334 | Implanon | birth control | "I had Implanon put in nearly two months ago; was period free for two weeks then have been bleeding ever since. I was told to expect unpredictable and irregular bleeding but it's been the opposite; just constant and annoying. My sex drive is fine but as a single person it makes it rather difficult to meet people when you're literally bleeding all the time! Went back to the doctors who has prescribed me Levelin on top to level out the bleeding, which sort of defeated the purpose of getting the Implanon in the first place so I wouldn't have to take the pill. The reason I've given it 3 stars is that despite the cost for pads, tampons and additional medications it's far less than that of having a baby, which it has been effective in preventing!" | 3 | December 23, 2016 | 8 | 137 |
63,979 | Sertraline | depression | "I have been on 50mg of Sertraline for almost 4 weeks now for anxiety, not depression. The last two weeks have been hell. I am having horrible side effects; worse anxiety, heart palpitations, light weight gain, insomnia, no sex drive, EXCESSIVE sweating (palms, face, and feet), numbness in my hands, bad negative thoughts about dying (never had this before) and pain in my neck. I have decided today that I am going to stop taking this, I feel worse taking this than I did before. The only reason I started taking this was because of my breathing. This is my story, although it doesn't work for me, it may work for someone else." | 1 | June 22, 2017 | 7 | 113 |
53,166 | Ceftriaxone | pelvic inflammatory disease | "I was given an injection of ceftriaxone two days ago for pelvic inflammatory disease. A few hours after I received the injection, I suddenly felt lightheaded and dizzy and needed to lay down. When I woke up, I had terrible diarrhea. I ended up spending the entire night violently ill, getting intense hot flashes before vomiting, and then getting so cold that I was shivering uncontrollably. I vomited 6 times, and my body (especially my legs) is still in so much pain. My green discharge seems to have improved, but my pelvic pain is actually much worse now, because of how much pain I'm in after vomiting and shivering. My boyfriend and I had the same food and he was not sick, and a nurse told me this is a rare reaction to this injection." | 3 | December 30, 2016 | 0 | 135 |
95,343 | Otezla | plaque psoriasis | "This was for my Guttate Psoriasis;
PROS: Easy to take and digest. No adverse side effects other than occasion so headache.
CONS: Didn't really work. Improved flaming and dryness but red patches are still there and still itchy/burning skin.
If you have mild psoriasis it may work but for anybody with moderate to severe I would be very doubtful. Let down as I was hoping it would be a wonder drug and it's definitely not. Some creams work better." | 3 | August 2, 2017 | 6 | 79 |
216,822 | Rosuvastatin | high cholesterol | "Crestor has been the only statin that has lowered my cholesterol and I have been taking statins since they came out. I have had no side effects and rate this drug as # 1 for cholesterol." | 10 | April 2, 2008 | 150 | 36 |
48,386 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I took it for 11 months and had to stop due to sudden spotting once a week. My body got used to the progestin and started shedding too much of my lining (what my doc said). I had such a great experience with it I am sad to see it not work for me anymore! I had my period every 3 months due to how horrible they were in the past, but on this pill my periods improved a ton. I went from being bed ridden for hours to an actual functioning woman. Sure I had cramps but they were just normal compared to what I was used to. Periods were shorter but not lighter. My breasts grew a lot as well. Didn't gain any weight other than that. No other symptoms." | 6 | November 29, 2017 | 0 | 132 |
169,014 | Vilazodone | depression | "My Doc gave me a titration pack of Viibryd and after the second week, at 20mg, I feel pretty good. I continue with the third and fourth week packs, going from 20 to 40 mgs, and begin to get side effects:
I get spaced out, lose my train of thought, my short-term memory goes out the window, etc etc.
So I reduce the dose back to 20mg and I am pretty good, still some space and memory issues, but not serious, and my mood is stable. And my libido is back!!
But: I have been eating like crazy, ice cream, cheese, bread, eating, eating, eating. Mostly ice cream, like it's the greatest thing in the world. I have an appetite that won't go away! I've had a stable weight for decades and gained 12 lbs in the last month or so (6'@196) and counting." | 7 | May 22, 2012 | 15 | 144 |
73,942 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I was on Loestrin 24 Fe for 2 months, then due to the cost, switching to the nearly equivalent Microgestin 1/20 Fe for the past 7 months. So far it's been pretty good, main complaint is that I don't get any sort of period about half the months and need to keep taking pregnancy tests. Also you have to take it at exactly the same time each day, even taking a pill a few hours late can make things weird, which I had trouble with when traveling to distant time zones. It's completely random, but some months it makes my breasts larger and I gain a little weight, other months not. No bad psychological effects and I get less headaches on this pill than when not on pill or from Yasmin. No noticeable effect on sex drive, my boyfriend is happy." | 8 | January 29, 2012 | 6 | 141 |
212,074 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "I titrated up to 100 mg over a two month period. I have had chronic depression since my teens, with one episode of hypomania and rapid cycling. I have taken Depakote, which had horrible neurological side effects, and Tegretol, which stabilized me but did nothing for depression. The Lamictal has completely done away with depression. My only side-effect is anorexia. I have to force myself to eat and I get full right away. I needed to lose weight so this isn't a bad thing." | 10 | November 13, 2014 | 76 | 84 |
136,850 | Sodium hyaluronate | osteoarthritis | "I have to agree with many of the other reviews here: this stuff works great! Today was number 4 of 5 total injections, in both knees. I can't recall precisely to say that the benefits were immediate (issues & treatments with my ankles were going on at the same time), but I have ZERO doubt that I will continue this treatment, as needed! The only other treatment I've had in my knees were the corticol steroid/Lidocaine injections, which began wearing off after about 2 months; which is when I started this treatment! I have already praised this product to my family & friends." | 10 | May 21, 2012 | 1 | 103 |
204,568 | BuSpar | anxiety | "Take 30 mg/day, helped mildly with my GAD. Did nothing for my social anxiety. I continue to take it because it has no side effects and am told it will help with anxiety I may get from taking Wellbutrim. I have to take Xanax or Clonazepam regularly when having moderate/severe anxiety. Only side effects experienced in the first few days was dizziness and insomnia. I was able to increase my dose within 2 weeks. I am considering increasing my dose of Buspar to see if I just need a higher dose to feel a stronger effect." | 5 | April 13, 2011 | 17 | 96 |
126,603 | Brimonidine | rosacea | "STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT!!!
I have Rosacea sub type1. Tested this product on my left cheek so i could compare left from right. Worked great for the first few hours. Then all hell brakes loose. It made my flush to the extreme! Purple red color. Stopped using the product after 2 weeks. This was all about a year and a half ago. To this day the left side of my face where i applied the mirvaso is more red and more easily irritated than the right side." | 1 | October 28, 2016 | 1 | 88 |
118,959 | Zoloft | anxiety and stress | "I have been taking this for 10 years. I originally was prescribed this for anxiety and panic attacks, which I think was a side effect of undiagnosed depression. It works great for that. However, it does absolutely nothing for depression for me. I am switching to Prozac soon because this is like taking nothing for depressive symptoms. I was also on Pristiq, and I will say for me Zoloft is better simply because I don't have rage fits and mania like I do on Pristiq." | 3 | February 21, 2011 | 9 | 85 |
36,418 | Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline | helicobacter pylori infection | "I just finished my 10 day course of Pylera and I can't believe I got through it. My side effects were bad nausea even with food, black stools, dark urine, extreme fatigue, headache, feverish feeling, and it seems like every bit of phlegm in my body is coming out one way or another. My nose runs like a sieve and also phlegm running down my throat constantly. Just awesome. I feel like I've been ingesting poison and calling it medicine. I'm hoping this takes care of the infection because I've been profoundly ill for over a year, not realizing what was making me so sick until my EGD uncovered Helicobacter. The only thing I can advise is, be kind to yourself, don't expect too much of yourself, try to not work if possible." | 5 | June 4, 2017 | 15 | 133 |
213,953 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I tried this yesterday night and went straight to bed. Woke up with some cramps and a lot of leftover discharge. But I don't feel nasty anymore and I don't have odor. It was nice meeting with you monistat1. My YI is damn near gone in a day." | 10 | August 27, 2016 | 5 | 48 |
88,636 | Prepopik | bowel preparation | "I followed the instructions on the product. My Gastro suggested that I take four other laxatives, two days before my procedure and two the night before, followed by the Prepopik prep. I drank twice the recommended water and still I had a 'dirty' colon. I knew, even before the procedure that I wasn't clean and informed the doctor. He told me that I was right... If I knew it before he did, this is not the stuff for me!!" | 1 | February 2, 2016 | 2 | 79 |
222,322 | Kyleena | birth control | "I had kyleena inserted on July 21. I was so nervous I made the doctor tell me everything he was doing while he was doing it. By the time he told me what he was doing. It was over. Other than the whole prepping the cervix situation, insertion was over on like 30 seconds. Felt like a tiny pinch. I didn't really need pain relievers. Biggest pain the butt that I had was bleeding an entire month. I got it inserted in on July 21 because I was getting married August 21 figuring I would be in the clear by the wedding. I WAS WRONG. I was still bleeding on my wedding night. A whole month later. Periods used to be 3-4 days now 9 -10. Back aches feel worse than they used to before insertion. I'm contemplating removal. I'll give til Month 6." | 6 | November 7, 2017 | 0 | 144 |
231,874 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I have been taking trazodone for 2 years now. My doctor prescribed it to me to help with depression and insomnia. I now take 200 mg a night alone with another prescription sleep pill and I am FINALLY able to sleep a whole night through. I have run out of trazodone and had to wait a few days until I got the money to get them and I can really tell a difference when I don't have them. It helps me get a good nights sleep AND helps with the depression. I would recommend this to anyone who needs it." | 10 | May 2, 2012 | 47 | 100 |
96,273 | Sertraline | depression | "I started Zoloft before my 3rd child was born. I've had depression throughout my life and a major breakdown after my 1st child's birth. Noticed an improvement within days, and husband noticed huge diff. Dry mouth and increased appetite has cycled through the years on occasion. But the big side effect for me was insomnia. I thought it was my little one getting me up every 2 hours, but realized that taking the medicine at night was the cause. Switching to morning dose made such a difference. I do notice I don't sleep well if I take it after noon or 1pm. Some family members had tried it with no success. Give dosage and timing a chance. It has literally saved my life. I still feel emotional at times, but can cope with issues and heaviness in life has eased." | 8 | March 18, 2011 | 21 | 140 |
206,534 | Valsartan | high blood pressure | "Been on diovan for at least three years, suffering many side effects: muscle pain, sudden hairloss and thinning, as well as intermittent tingling on the back of my head. I have also had weight gain, problems with blood sugar and loss of erections. I still have sexual desire but my erections aren't adequate. I have pain in my stomach which is increasing with time, sometimes kind of burning like an ulcer and coldness in my feet. I have also started developing small lumps of fat under my skin and marks on my skin resembling age spots but are not. The pills are not having as good an effect on my blood pressure anymore. It went way up. I just don't know what medicine to switch to." | 7 | December 31, 2016 | 38 | 126 |
45,408 | Fluoxetine | obsessive compulsive disorde | "I am so happy that I finally received a diagnosis and treatment! Ever since I was about 19 years old (29 now) I have dealt with depression that came in waves. My anxiety and obsessive tendencies didn't begin until I was 22 and had the military. I always thought that the high stress situation just fed into my depression and caused anxiety and obsession. I finally decided to seek help and I was shocked to find out that I suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder which causes depression and anxiety. I started on Prozac and within the first 6 weeks I felt a rush of relief. I no longer obsessed over the smallest things. I feel so much happier and my friends and family notice the difference big time!" | 9 | January 22, 2015 | 128 | 128 |
5,970 | Minastrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I started taking Minastrin October 2015. I lost weight taking this pill, have had great skin, and I don't really have a period. I am 24 years old and have one child. This pill has been great so far, but after reading other people's experiences with side effects I feel relieved knowing that I'm not the only one that has frequent mood swings the week before I start my placebo pills. I don't take my pill at the same time everyday. Overall this has been a great contraceptive." | 7 | February 4, 2017 | 1 | 88 |
47,866 | Adapalene | acne | "I've been using the 'Differin' Adapalene gel for around 3 years. I used to have pretty severe acne when I was around 17/18. I started using the gel alongside Tetracyline anti biotic tablets and within a few months my skin had completely cleared up and marks had started to disappear. I'm now 22 and I haven't needed to use it for around 6 months." | 10 | January 6, 2016 | 12 | 64 |
15,160 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | acne | "I didn't notice at first why my acne was getting better, then I realized it was the birth control. After I stopped the pill I noticed huge bumps on my chin and around my cheeks, and acne on my chest. I recently re started back on the pill and my skin is all of a sudden clear again so it works for acne very well for me. Everyone seems to be different." | 8 | May 20, 2017 | 6 | 72 |
149,351 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I am 22 and had the Mirena inserted last month. I had dysmennorhea that was so bad that for 5 days of my cycle I was bed bound on morphine tablets. My bleeding has always been normal flow and predictable. But painful with many trips to the hospital when my tablets were not effective. During the rest of my cycle I was functioning on codeine tablets. I had tried other methods to control the pain such as the pill which only made it worse and unpredictable.
Since having the Mirena fitted, I have been off my painkillers entirely (only taken codeine for a couple of days over the actual period time). The fitting was only uncomfortable with no pain killers. I have spotted nearly every day since fitting but that is welcome in comparison." | 10 | November 22, 2014 | 11 | 134 |
42,167 | Dexilant | gerd | "I was prescribed dexilant for a possible ulcer which caused nausea. It may have helped the nausea a little but not much. After taking it for a few months, I got severe diarrhea and cramping. I was not able to leave my apartment or go to work - the diarrhea was uncontrollable. I have never had diarrhea this bad before. I realized it was probably dexilant causing the diarrhea and cramping today after searching on the Internet for side effects. I doubt it is anything other than the dexilant. Hopefully the diarrhea and cramping will subside fairly quickly." | 1 | February 17, 2016 | 20 | 98 |
130,441 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm 26 and had it inserted in Nov last year. The procedure was not painful but afterwards I had some cramping, but nothing I couldn't deal with. The first 6 weeks I had constant spotting and swelling. It got to a point where I had to go and get a sonar done, to find out whether it has moved (I went for a few jogs afterwards). Well it didn't move at all. My husband does not even realize that I have it in. But my weight has been my biggest issue. I gained weight and I have been exercising more and eating healthier and my weight does not decrease. Whether it is the Mirena or maybe something else, I cannot be sure. But it started after the Mirena was inserted. My mood swings are so much better and I just decided to even exercise harder." | 7 | February 27, 2013 | 24 | 145 |
145,533 | Qsymia | weight loss | "admit it losing weight is really a lifestyle adjustment. ive taken qsymia for a year now have had no side affects and great results. withe exception of a little fatigue but i also work 70 hours a work the doc suggested taking b-12 and vitamin d and it has helped a lot. i started out at 248 lbs and now weigh 182 and still going. slow but surely its hard for me not alot of time to get in the exercise and that is realy the key with medicine. as long as you do that the diet isnt as important. i have found in my case!" | 9 | August 18, 2016 | 33 | 106 |
63,784 | Bromocriptine | hyperprolactinemia | "I've been taking this medication for two weeks now. At first a half dose of the lowest dose of 2.5 mg. I've experienced side effects immediately. The most troublesome is the overall fatigue and extreme nausea. I just moved to a full dose of 2.5 mg last night. Today my nausea has increased horribly. Last night extreme and violent vomiting. I'm sick to my stomach, weak and some shortness of breath occurred last night and still remains. I noticed improvement in my symptoms in a few days and now they seem a bit escalated for my breast milk reduced and now seem I'm producing more than ever. I also experienced blurred vision this morning in my peripheral vision. Not a fan of this medication. #feeling horrible" | 1 | June 8, 2015 | 6 | 126 |
100,489 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I was having a very hard time finding a pill that controlled my periods- I would be on a pill and get my period in the middle of my cycle or when I wasn't supposed to- or it would start too early or too late after the sugar pills. My doc suggested higher hormones, and I have been on Reclipsen for almost 2 years. It regulated and shortened periods- no breasts or weight gain, mild acne improvement. But it took me a long time to realize how nasty some of the emotional side effects have been! It brought out the worst in me (hyper sensitive, on edge, almost "bipolar" at times) and for the past 6 months I've also had extreme depression. So I am switching to Yaz which is supposed to help a lot with the emotional stuff due to lower estradiol." | 7 | June 23, 2013 | 6 | 143 |
179,422 | Olanzapine | bipolar disorde | "I just started this medication over two weeks ago and am already seeing massive improvement. No more mania, very little depression. I have focus and energy, my mood is great most days. It even helped with irritable bowel syndrome. For the first few days I felt like a zombie, but that side effect has gone. I still have a massive temptation to eat everything in the house, but I am controlling it and changing my diet to minimize weight gain.
This medicine was a minor miracle to me. I've never felt so good in all my life." | 8 | March 14, 2011 | 45 | 97 |
12,785 | Etanercept | psoriasis | "Been on Enbrel for 4 years. Was totally clear for 2 years when I got a kidney infection. Went off Enbrel for 8 weeks and had a couple of spots reappear on my calf. Back on 1 shot a week and it just will not clear up the calf again. Still worth it, but I thank the man upstairs for my insurance coverage." | 9 | October 22, 2009 | 3 | 63 |
91,407 | Anastrozole | breast cance | "Have been on various chemos since 2007 for metastatic breast cancer and just this yr was switched from Doxil to anastrozole for roughly 5 months. Was diagnosed with 2 blood clots in my right Calf. 12/22/14 Wondering if anastrozole caused them. " | 6 | January 2, 2015 | 34 | 42 |
205,099 | Complera | hiv infection | "After 3 1/2 weeks of using Complera, no side effects to speak of. Remember to always take Complera with a meal and a glass of water. Get a pill box from your Dr or pharmacist to help manage the ritual of daily pill taking." | 10 | December 22, 2011 | 31 | 44 |
23,994 | Tretinoin | acne | "I never write reviews for medicine but this stuff is AMAZING. I'm in recovery from heroin and meth and I had bad skin from acne and picking. Now you can't even tell I ever used to pick at my skin. It also has done wonders for oil control. My skin is normally extremely oily. If I get a pimple it doesn't even leave a mark anymore." | 10 | January 14, 2017 | 20 | 66 |
167,049 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "So me and my girl friend had unprotected sex on May 27 and she was on her 11th day cycle (28 days cycle and 19 years old). I pulled out but I was afraid of precum. So the next day I bought the pill but she took pill 44 hours after our accident. The first week she didn't have any symptoms but after that she started having soar breasts and stomach pains. But thank god she had her period yesterday may 9th 4 days early. The point of this is to stop worrying!!!" | 10 | June 10, 2016 | 4 | 93 |
32,599 | Lisinopril | high blood pressure | "My blood pressure was running 160 over 115 and I went on this medication. I've only been on it for 5 days and the incessant coughing is driving me crazy. Also, I've noticed annoying, weird cramps under my shoulder blades, lower back aches (even though overweight, I've never, ever had back problems) and my thigh and calf and even foot muscles start to seize up when I walk, and I'm a walker, hate to sit down but now I do all the time because I feel so tired. I'm also unable to sleep and short of breath, which is also uncommon to me." | 4 | November 18, 2009 | 93 | 103 |
22,605 | Pylera | helicobacter pylori infection | "I finished my 10 days dose of the medication, and nothing changed. I still have the stomach bloated and same old same old intestinal problems as before. Not sure why my doctor gave it to me for 10 days, but it was useless." | 1 | January 19, 2016 | 8 | 43 |
95,867 | Sertraline | major depressive disorde | "I lost my mom at the age of 20, I am now 24 and been on Zoloft 150 MG for the past 3 years, I can't believe the difference this medication has made. Zoloft gave me my life back, no longer have panic attacks, constant crying, and crazy thoughts! I would recommend this medication to anyone who suffers from depression!
Thank you Zoloft!" | 10 | July 2, 2014 | 114 | 63 |
197,594 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "I used the suprep for my colonoscopy. I have to have one every two years and I am 74 so I have tried many bowel preps. This suprep was horrible, I use a straw to drink the prep and have no problem with the taste, but this was the hardest thing I have ever had to drink and while drinking my stomach felt like a balloon. After going without food for a day and going to the bathroom all day and night, this nasty stuff did not completely clean the bowel! Afterward I ran a low fever, cramps and diarrhea all the next day ." | 1 | September 16, 2017 | 5 | 105 |
210,304 | Linzess | constipation, chronic | "From infancy to my 50's, I've used it all- phenothalein laxatives, castor oil, fiber, Miralax, enemas, bisacodyl, exercise, hydration, Zelnorm while it was available, and on and on. Only the phenothalien/old Ex-lax formula laxatives and Zelnorm were of use. Phenothalien also required drinking 8-16 ounces more fluid when you were already congested, adding painfully to existing distension and then needing to wait up to hours. Since that laxative was removed from the US market in the 2000's, availability now is very limited; Zelnorm was recalled by the FDA for strokes and cardiac issues (and did cause punch-in-the-gut cramping.) LInzess is amazing, reliable, no pain, some diarrhea, but complete control and great increased quality of life!!!" | 10 | November 22, 2014 | 76 | 115 |
227,621 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had the Implanon put in June of 2010. I started out weighing 150 and I rapidly gained weight putting me up to 210lbs. I haven't gained anymore weight after those first few months but I am certainly not able to lose any of it. I have bad headaches, moody, no energy. I dislike it and will be getting it removed on the 2 year anniversary of getting it in." | 3 | May 15, 2012 | 0 | 70 |
90,280 | Vicodin | pain | "Doctor gave me prescription for Vicodin (5-500: hydrocodone/acetaphenamin) post shoulder surgery: 1 every 4-6 hrs. It blocked the pain HOWEVER within 12 hours made me dizzy and gave me cold sweats and nausea; couldn't stand up or walk without help. Switched to Ultram/tramadol 50mg 1 every 6 hours (which worked fine - no side effects)." | 1 | December 8, 2009 | 3 | 55 |
205,386 | Pristiq | depression | "I was prescribed this drug for some stress and anxiety experienced due to some work life balance issues. I took it for 5 days only. By day 3 i could not stay awake or focus and let alone feel OK to drive. I felt sick and had excessive sweats. Constipated and headaches, i stopped on day 5. Day 6 and 7 symptoms continued with lots of nightmare and night sweats and shakes. never again." | 1 | March 15, 2016 | 14 | 74 |
49,232 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "Started Seasonique about a year and a half ago. Had some spotting for the fist six months and then it tapered off. The first period I had on it was excruciatingly painful. Felt like I was constantly getting stabbed. The first time I felt those cramps I dropped to the floor for a bit. I decided to weather it out and continued taking the pill. Worked great for about a year but then started getting random spotting that lasted for 3 weeks. Have switched to another BCP now.
As far as I know, it worked pretty well at preventing pregnancy. I took it around the same time every day. I never really missed any days so I can't relay any experiences about that." | 6 | May 10, 2016 | 3 | 123 |
101,230 | Invega | schizophrenia | "I was put on this med while in the hospital. I started having breathing issues ( thought I had bronchitis) and rapid weight gain. I went to refill the med after the first month and the pharmacist noticed that the Invega had bad interactions with one of my other meds and refused to fill it. I'm stepping down and the breathing issues are lessening but i'm still having problems with the weight. The days I take it, I am insatisably hungry. It made me feel better mentally but the rest was rubbish." | 3 | December 27, 2016 | 7 | 92 |
157,666 | Accutane | acne | "This me's worked wonders for me when I was 24. After years of severe adult acne, this was the only thing that helped. Fast forward to my 40's, I tried 2 courses of Accutane for severely oily skin. When you have skin this oily and finally your makeup looks like velvet matte perfection , it's almost too good to be true. I developed 2 bad side effects that were NOT listed in my booklet. Hair loss and severe dark under eye circles . Nothing else was different in my life except the Accutane. I feel like I traded one issue( and it's only temporary, oil comes back) for two worse issues . I'm devastated. Had I been told this was even a small possibility I would never have done this. was a super fan but not so much now." | 6 | June 25, 2016 | 16 | 139 |
191,437 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "I feel that I have had ADHD all my life, but I was only officially diagnosed when I was 17. I have been on Vyvanse for close to 6 years now and I can say that in the beginning it worked just how I hoped it would. It gave me energy and the ability to focus and get things done that I needed to. I started off on one 30 mg pill a day but I feel that I quickly built up a tolerance to it. I am now on two 50 mg pills (100mg) a day and it still doesn't have the effect that it used to on me. That is just one of a few things that I don't like about it. I feel like it worked for a short amount of time, but now it's just a pill that I can't get out of bed in the morning without taking. My depression has also worsened because of it I feel." | 5 | September 6, 2016 | 17 | 163 |
131,127 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had Mirena inserted about six months ago, and other than painful insertion and some moderate acne have really no complaints. I've also had irregular periods since but very light bleeding." | 6 | February 27, 2009 | 3 | 31 |
124,909 | Tri-Previfem | birth control | "I've been on this birth control for 3 months and have not become pregnant. My boyfriend and I don't use any other birth control methods. My skin has cleared up and I haven't gained any weight (although I work out regularly and eat well). The first month my breasts swelled up to over a cup size bigger but after I finished my first pack they went back to their regular size. I would recommend this pill to anyone looking for a method of birth control. The reason I gave it a 9 and not a 10 is because it has caused me some mood swings. Nothing unbearable. My sex drive is also the same as before." | 9 | February 20, 2015 | 14 | 116 |
144,178 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had my nexplanon inserted in Jan of this year. 2016. It's now June and luckily I get it out 1 week from today and am getting my tubes tied and endometrial ablation(so I don't have period) due to the side effects of this. Like others stated it is effective in not getting you pregnant BUT I too am like a lot of others who have a period constantly with maybe 1-2 days off after about 2 straight weeks then back on. It's inconsistent and I'm always on. That's not the only HORRIBLE part... SECOND, it's super heavy. Like gushing within 30 min of a changing tampon. I have to wear super tampons (which hurt) and a pad and I still end up changing underwear all day! My husband is just as frustrated as I am. I'm moody. Migraines. Backaches. Horrible!" | 1 | June 17, 2016 | 2 | 141 |
123,635 | Skyla | birth control | "I have only had Skyla for about 5 days now, but this is my review so far. Insertion was painful to me - lots of intense pressure and cramping. The good news is that the whole process only takes about five minutes. I've been pretty crampy and have had minimal spotting (both are normal). The only time it's been nearly unbearable was the first day. I had the worst cramps of my life (no exaggeration and I always have crampy periods) for several hours after insertion and no amount of Ibuprofen or heat helped me. It has been tolerable since, just a bit tender and uncomfortable. If you're going to get the Skyla, understand that it's going to take time for your body to adjust and it's no walk in the park at first but it does slowly get better." | 8 | May 12, 2017 | 6 | 140 |
125,440 | Dulcolax | constipation | "I take Dulcolax when I feel like my bowel system is playing up. Or to avoid serious constipation. I usually take it with a glass of water. But it doesn't help with the cramps, ever. It wakes me up at 6 am if 1 pill is taken between 10 p.m to 11 p.m. Cramps are top bad but the relief is great. Works almost every time for me." | 9 | February 28, 2015 | 35 | 68 |
111,311 | Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir | hepatitis c | "I was Diagnosed with Hep C 2001 tried one treatment in 2003 which was not effective, ultimately costing Me a Liver Transplant in jan 2011. In 2015 they determined that the Hep C was affecting my new Liver scale wise of O-4, I was at 2. In Jan 2015 they put Me on the Harvoni regiment 12 weeks. As of June 2016 Blood work indicates no more Hep C Virus, although there are preliminary signs of kidney issues they believe they are temporary. I Definitely consider the Harvoni a success" | 10 | June 16, 2016 | 19 | 90 |
131,066 | Levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I had my Mirena inserted one year ago. It was great at first because it really does make your period a lot lighter when you typically suffer from dysmenorrhea, which I do. However, in the last three months I have gained 15 pounds, but the weight is really just around my midsection. My breasts have swollen such that I have gone up two bra sizes (which, contrary to what one may think, is not a good thing). And worse still, morning sickness. I thought I might be pregnant, but the home tests say I am not. I have just made an appointment to have it removed because unfortunately the side effects are now affecting me on a daily basis." | 7 | June 8, 2009 | 21 | 119 |
183,599 | Cymbalta | hot flashes | "I was prescribed Cymbalta for fibromyalgia. Not only did it not work for the fibromyalgia, but it restarted the hot flashes that had been under control! In doing research on fibromyalgia, I discovered that this drug has been reported to worsen hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms in women with fibromyalgia. If it works for you, many blessings!" | 1 | March 11, 2010 | 38 | 58 |
188,743 | ParaGard | birth control | "I'm 19 and have been with my boyfriend since I was 15. I have no kids and the pill I started to forget and the hormones just are out of control.
I've had this in for 3 weeks now. The worse part for me was putting it in. I felt a lot of pressure and discomfort. I had cramping after and all the next day. I bleed for 10 days then it stopped. I just took pain meds before and after. I would recommend it.
On another note if your man is a big he can feel it a little bit inside of you, but doesn't hurt him just a different feeling. And wait like 2 weeks to have sex" | 9 | May 14, 2015 | 6 | 120 |
194,935 | Levetiracetam | seizures | "I am an 18-year old who has been having seizures for the last three years or so. Keppra helps me a lot. I just wanted to say, for those women who have mood swings and anger issues due to this medicine, talk to your doctor about going on prenatal vitamins, such as Vinate a-z. I became the meanest person I had ever met, but after I was put on Vinate, I went back to normal the day I started taking it." | 10 | August 23, 2009 | 60 | 81 |
101,441 | Atralin | acne | "Atralin has been fine and has cleared up my acne and made my skin clearer and smoother. I am 38. But one thing I noticed, since using the product is that if I do get an occasional breakout, it is hard to heal, scabs a lot and then leaves a small pockmark when healed." | 5 | May 25, 2011 | 7 | 54 |
2,266 | Metformin | diabetes, type 2 | "I'm a 62 year old male. Some years back, I was experiencing a very dry mouth and frequent urination. I had my blood sugar level measured and it was at 350 so I was prescribed Metformin. The Metformin brought my sugar level down to about 150 but gave me a very bad upset stomach. The nausea wasn't temporary for me. It didn't clear up even after taking the metformin for weeks. However, I did find a solution to the problem. I switched from the regular fast acting metformin to the extended release metformin XR. The difference was like night and day. I have had no nausea at all using the metformin XR. If you're having stomach problems using regular metformin, I suggest trying the extended release version. I now take 2000 mg of metform XR daily." | 2 | October 12, 2012 | 129 | 136 |
66,869 | Seroquel | generalized anxiety disorde | "My personal reaction to Seroquel was essentially "The lights are on, but no one is home". I was so despondent I could handle no more than two weeks of the medication." | 2 | September 3, 2011 | 47 | 31 |
222,785 | Topamax | migraine prevention | "I started taking topamax a year ago and it helped with my visual migraines. I had the side affects such as; delayed speech, confusion, numbness, carbonated drinks are horrible tasting, dizziness, all the normal side affects... But they only lasted a few weeks. I'm at 100mg a day now, 50 in the morning and 50 at night. Now the side effects don't bother me at all. I haven't lost not one pound so I'm not sure what the weight loss is about. I actually gained 10! Overall its doing its purpose." | 6 | December 19, 2014 | 31 | 91 |
112,907 | Bisacodyl | bowel preparation | "Took this with phosphosoda for my colonoscopy prep. 6:45pm I took 45ml phosphosoda. Then at 8:45pm took 4pcs of 5mg bisacodyl dolculax as instructed. Around 9pm I started visiting the toilet and stayed there for like ages. Probably the result of phosphosoda since its also a laxative. I knew dolculax will hit me harder later on. I only went out when someone wants to use the toilet. I wore adult diapers before exiting just to be sure enough, because I can't hold the poop inside. Just slips out of my butt without control. Then the worst happened. Around midnight I felt severe stomachaches. The discharge are almost all water and are discharged as if from a pressurized water hose. My butt burns also. Can't touch it. Luckily all is well at 6am." | 9 | June 15, 2017 | 8 | 132 |
180,343 | Diclofenac | osteoarthritis | "My daughter was given this gel for her leg pain but it had an adverse reaction for her. It burns her and she refuses to use it so she gave me a tube for my arthritis in both my knees, my hip, back and ankles. WOW! This is a dream come true. It seems to work immediately for me and putting it on right before bed allows me to sleep all night because I have slight to no pain. I wake up, use it and then my day goes by MUCH better. I'm going to try to remember to actually take it to work with me so I can apply it there. I keep forgetting. Praise God for allowing me to try this gel. I was leery at first but tried it anyway. I am TRULY amazed and will buy more and more and more. Thank you for this amazing discovery." | 10 | January 22, 2014 | 138 | 151 |
17,753 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I've been on Nuvaring for 6 years. I was on the pill before which didn't work for me. Nuvaring is awesome because I have a period every 9 weeks. Periods are easy. But it worries me being on birth control this long. It also has hurt me being on too especially. Kills my sex drive. I don't know if it has affected my weight or that was just myself. I've been on it so long." | 7 | April 5, 2015 | 9 | 75 |
5,079 | Orsythia | birth control | "I've been on this pill for about 2 years , I've never really had a problem with this pill ...heck I have no complains really . I just notice sometimes I get break through bleeding especially if I start a new cycle after skipping a month. My skin remains clear , my mood swings are in check plus I get a lighter period. I really do believe this pill works differently for different people. Yes my breast do get tender around my period but that's normal for my body. I did gain wieght but I'm not sure it was due to the pill Bc I do eat a lot. Lol. My body only filled out more in the right places. I also have a healthy sex drive unlike when I was on the Nuevo ring." | 9 | January 31, 2016 | 11 | 135 |
216,670 | Advair Diskus | asthma, maintenance | "I had been on Advair for ten years and enjoyed not having asthma attacks, being able to exercise without using a rescue inhaler all of the time. Unfortunately due to the cost of Advair my insurance has dropped it from the list of medications they will cover and I have been switched to another brand. The new one does not work as well." | 10 | March 5, 2015 | 24 | 63 |
207,612 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "I am on my 3rd colonoscopy and 3rd experience with this kit and I really struggle with the taste. it without a doubt does the job it's meant to do, but the taste! I have found, however, that if I eat a cold Popsicle or Italian ice before trying to chug this down, it numbs the mouth a little. I still need to take breaks between chugs and get some more Popsicle in to do some more damage control, but I have definitely found that it helps more than other things I've tried." | 7 | February 9, 2016 | 8 | 93 |
83,068 | Paxil | anxiety | "This is my second time taking Paxil. For me, it is the only medication that has been effective in treating my anxiety. I've taken just about every medication for anxiety over the past 10 years. In my early 20s, I took Paxil for about 6 months and experienced sexual side effects but only gained about 5lbs. It was horrible to come off of Paxil and I experienced dizziness, headaches, and nausea. I am currently 29 and I started taking Paxil again about 5 months ago due to increased anxiety. While it has been effective in helping me to lead a normal life with minimal anxiety, it has caused horrible weight gain. I gained 15lbs in the past 3 months which is a lot for my petite frame at 5.1'. Due to the weight gain I am currently attempting stop" | 5 | November 17, 2013 | 40 | 139 |
154,013 | Tarina Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "Personally I didn't have any issues with this birth control pill, actually the only brand that I would prefer now, after testing out some other brands. I was on the pill for 3-5 months and didn't get pregnant. My periods came regularly during the sugar cycle. After taking 2-3 sugar pills, my light periods, compared to my heavy periods when I wasn't on the pill, would last 3-4 days until I would be back on my active pill. The only negative outcome would have been the small emotional outbreaks that I had, of me crying over the stupidest things. As well as, for me, during intercourse, my vagina seemed to be very abnormally dry, that was no fun." | 9 | June 24, 2017 | 2 | 118 |
176,424 | Lorazepam | nausea/vomiting | "I was on this med during chemo and it worked fine during the first 4 months. After that I started getting uncontrolable crying spells. Would just burst into tears for no reason. Found out this was one of the side effects. Believe me I don't cry easily at least until I was on lorazepam. Even went to a psychologist twice and even she wasn't sure why I was there since I don't have issues to work out. Other than the crying problem I did like this med. it worked well for me during the first 4 months of chemo. Good luck!" | 5 | November 4, 2014 | 22 | 101 |
155,733 | Metronidazole | bacterial vaginitis | "I'm on day 3 of a 5 day dose (500mg 3x's a day). Nausea, dizziness, and headache, but the infection has cleared up. So, it does work, if you can stand the side effects." | 8 | October 19, 2012 | 7 | 34 |
166,162 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I LOVE MIRENA. My doctor (who must work for Liletta) kept telling me it's the same even though it's a 3 year FDA approved product vs 5 year and doesn't have labeling for heavy periods. Since my Doc swore up and down that she thought it was the same as Mirena, I finally said I'll try it. It's not the same. I don't know why she forced me to use it. I'm going to a different doctor to remove this Liletta and go back to the Mirena I was happy with---if you want a Mirena, demand Mirena-- the Liletta was bigger and hurt more inserting it and doesn't help my periods!!!" | 1 | January 6, 2017 | 9 | 111 |
165,103 | Phentermine / topiramate | obesity | "59 yr old female 5'6 195lbs. Been taking Qsymia for 10 weeks down 26 lbs. Feel fantastic! Minimal side effects. Kicked a long standing diet coke habit due to the metallic taste. Making healthy choices and very satisfying to work at weight loss and see progress. This has been a wonderful experience!" | 10 | October 4, 2014 | 88 | 52 |
116,363 | Adalimumab | ankylosing spondylitis | "I'm a 43 yr female and have had Ankylosing Spondylitis since 15 yrs old. Started Humira a year ago and only lasted 6 months taking it as it made me sick, feverish, weak, sweating and confusion and generally feeling unwell but my pain was significantly reduced and had fatigue. Had to stop taking it, couldn't stand feeling sick." | 6 | November 27, 2013 | 42 | 58 |
79,945 | Beclomethasone | allergic rhinitis | "I have used beconase AQ for over ten years. It is very effective when my nasal membranes swell. I do not take it when my nose is running hard. Like most steroids, the side effects of increased hunger appeared. The nasal discharge and the extra drug can ran down my throat a bit, causing a mild discomfort. I simply keep water near and drink. The drug is more effective than many others. I had nasal polyps later and had to have them surgically removed. After the surgery, I became a seasonal beconase user instead of a daily user. The drug helps me breath easier, keeps me from being a continual "mouth breather" and the side effects are low. I like it and recommend the drug to anyone with nasal swelling. Talk to your doctor." | 9 | January 23, 2017 | 1 | 134 |
176,092 | Desyrel | ibromyalgia | "This medicine helped me sleep. I felt tired most of the morning hours. I've tried varying doses. Now I'm trying to get off of it. I'm taking 5 HTP, which seems to help me. But it didn't do anything for my fibromyalgia." | 4 | August 30, 2013 | 26 | 42 |
108,627 | Amphetamine | adhd | "My son's doctor gave him this to try. It's pretty much the same as Adderall. I didn't see a big difference in his behavior compared to generic Adderall. There's not much point in paying a premium price (no generic) for the same effectiveness as his usual med." | 7 | September 21, 2015 | 8 | 47 |
101,712 | Methocarbamol | muscle spasm | "It didn't help the back pain I have but it sure does keep you awake. I thought it would make me drowsy but it gave me insomnia. Tossed and turned all night." | 1 | November 26, 2015 | 8 | 32 |
225,808 | Bupropion | depression | "I have been on this medication for 16 days now and have not felt any different at all. I feel like I'm still me, not any happier or sad. The only thing I've noticed is that I use the restroom more often. I couldn't sleep well the first few nights but now I can sleep whenever and not wake up until morning. I don't know how long it would be until I start to notice any changes." | 5 | October 24, 2011 | 2 | 77 |
122,301 | Selegiline | depression | "After trials of many many medications I have had complete relief from depression for 10 years with 15 mg/day Selegiline tablets. I have not needed to observe diet restrictions, and I also take 50 mg day of DHEA which adds to the anti-depressant effect for me.
One recent problem however, the refill I picked up in August of this year, 2011, pretty definitely has something wrong with is, as the medicine has become less effective for depression, I've had a pounding heart and I've had noticeable hair thinning problems. So I've stopped for now and with MD's help am looking for a safe source." | 10 | October 26, 2011 | 15 | 104 |
79,632 | Insulin glargine | diabetes, type 2 | "I was put on Toujeo Solostar on 07/13/2015. It was discovered that I have a carcinoid tumor and my Endo said that Metformin can irritate the cancer,so he wanted me to start Toujeo and Humalog Kwik pen asap.When I was taking the Metformin,my BS were in the low 100's. On Toujeo and Humalog,the sugars are in the 200's. I'm at my wits end. Every time the endo. decides to put me on Insulin,my sugars go through the roof,if I'm on Metformin,the sugars are far below the 200's." | 5 | July 18, 2015 | 10 | 87 |
59,565 | Avelox | pneumonia | "Although the drug's effects reduces symptoms rapidly (I felt better after the first day on it), I had extreme possible side-effects (especially vomiting, long after the illness had passed) which seemed disproportionate to the benefits of taking the drug.
This includes vomiting days after being on the drug." | 5 | February 27, 2008 | 33 | 48 |
3,298 | Nitrofurantoin | urinary tract infection | "When taking macrobid I felt slightly nauseous and had a headache for a few hours. My advice is to eat a light meal with it. I didn't hence I felt sick. After 5 days symptoms improved though. Glad I stuck through it the last 4-5 days :)" | 6 | July 2, 2016 | 11 | 47 |
173,900 | Provigil | obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome | "Originally prescribed Provigil for sleep apnea, or at least that is what my doctors said so that my insurance would pay for it, however my sleep study was done a long time ago when I weighed more and insurance has recently stopped paying. I actually take the medication due to 2 previous head injuries. I have been on the medication for about 4-5 years. During that time I have returned to work and school to pursue a nursing degree. Off of the Provigil I have to take a nap every day, begin to forget things, and fail my classes at school. I have had to make many lifestyle changes since my accidents and taking Provigil really helps me. I am a single mom of 2 teenagers and just want close to normal life as possible." | 10 | July 18, 2012 | 77 | 135 |
72,946 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been on Junel for 9 months now. For the first month, I had the normal side effects of moodiness, weight gain, nausea, etc. I have not had those issues since. Overall, I've been happy with Junel. I've gotten a couple of yeast infections, but they cleared up with medication. I also struggled with breakthrough bleeding for the first several months, but that's common with any pill. What I'm concerned about currently is my acne. The pill has been helping my acne so far, but over the past couple of weeks I've been having issues (acne along the jawline, although not as bad as when I'm off the pill). I intend to monitor it for a month, but if it doesn't clear up I plan to switch." | 8 | May 26, 2015 | 6 | 127 |
171,346 | Wellbutrin | depression | "I had experienced a very traumatic event and was prescribed this medication wellbutrin at 150mg for three day then 300mg everyday but at separate times. Within a week I could feel a strange feeling like I couldn't stop thinking about just what I was seeing and how miserable I felt. A few days later I hit the lowest point in life. Soon afterward I was experiencing some suicidal thoughts. Had to take a benzo to relax and it went away. Never taking that again. I was on it only 2 weeks." | 1 | January 22, 2017 | 42 | 91 |
111,424 | Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir | hepatitis c | "I have had Hep C for over 15 years and never treated. Genotype 4. I took Harvoni with Ribavirin for 12 weeks and after the first 8, my viral load was negative. It feels good. After the first month, my skin tone came back to Olive and not pasty white like before. I had diarrhea and insomnia with nausea and very tired. It was well worth the symptoms to be free of this virus. I go back for my blood work in 2 1/2 months to see if I have been cured but I am positive the results will be excellent. This is a miracle cure and I feel very grateful to be able to receive it." | 10 | July 28, 2015 | 38 | 117 |
215,379 | Senna | constipation | "Medication induced constipation as well as gastroparesis:
Have tried every single laxative and Rx treatment for constipation so bad I'd feel sick. I take 8 mg of senna at night and it works wonders in 8 hours. Most importantly, it doesn't give me severe bloating which every other single laxative has in the past. I also take probiotics and use an electrolyte preparation as sometimes it works too well and I read somewhere, someplace that probiotics could help bloating.
I'm so sorry to read of many people's terrible experiences. Milk of magnesia is MUCH gentler than anything I've ever tried. Maybe some of you can try this for occasional constipation. It is very gentle and works without cramping but makes me bloated." | 10 | August 17, 2016 | 8 | 122 |
187,212 | Azelastine / fluticasone | allergic rhinitis | "I have suffered from hay fever allergies really bad for 5 years each year getting worse spent a fortune on prescriptions and many visits to doctors trying everything on chemist shelf. Havin sneezing attacks 50 at a time taking my breath away, running nose, sore throat, cough for 4 months of the year. Help finally arrives from a new nurse at my doctors that had really bad attacks like me and used Dymista nasal spray WOW change my life over night yes the taste is bad but just have a little water after and it's gone my parents get some sleep at night now cos only one or two sneezes and my head and runny nose has stopped I feel human again, but in England it is expensive that's why some doctors don't offer it." | 10 | July 3, 2016 | 10 | 135 |
195,848 | Levomilnacipran | depression | "I started having serious health problems that I didn't think could be related to anxiety, but it was. I went 6 weeks without being able to drive, had extreme weakness to the point on one occasion I didn't think I could get out of bed. I had an MRI on my brain, an echo on my heart, blood work, and two tests at the dr to make sure I hadn't or wasn't having a heart attack. Spent hundreds seeing a natural dr as well. I tried Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, and one more and it wasn't until I took Fetzima that I actually had a real results. I did have increased energy at first starting at 20mg, but I loved waking up with energy. I went to 40mg and did great for 3-4 months. Tonight is my first increase to 60mg. This drug has made a huge difference for me." | 10 | October 2, 2016 | 39 | 149 |
162,420 | Istalol | glaucoma, open angle | "This has been the best medication for my glaucoma. Stings a little, but has controlled my pressures. I have not been able to use any of the drops such a Alphagan, Xalatan, etc. as I have an adverse reaction, i.e. migraine, drying and scratchy eye, very sensitive to light, etc." | 10 | May 22, 2015 | 14 | 50 |
172,377 | Clonazepam | insomnia | "I have had trouble sleeping for at least 10-12 years. My brain doesn't seem to shut down. OTC like Benadryl has no effect on me at all. After many trials, my doctor found than a combination of Clonazepam and Tranzadone work great for me. They two don't make me sleepy at all but instead calm down my brain activity in order to go to sleep. I take them about two hours before going to bed. In addition, I found that the Brand name Qualitest for Clonazepam works better than Teva. I've been using this combination for about three years and they work great." | 10 | December 9, 2016 | 21 | 103 |
110,629 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have had Nexplanon for a month and a half. I have experienced spotting through out the whole time. But no other side effects. My boyfriend and I recently got a surprise that I am pregnant!!. This was such a shock considering that I have birth control. SO it is a definitely a MAJOR fail. Either my boyfriend has super sperm or I have a uterus made out of steel, but this was definitely not a great choice for me :(" | 1 | December 10, 2015 | 1 | 81 |
137,003 | Isotretinoin | acne | "PROS
-completely clear skin after 4 months
-during treatment my hair got much less greasy and barely needed washing. However this stopped after i finished my course
CONS
-dry skin everywhere, although was manageable with a lot of moisturiser and lip balm
-eczema on arms, back of knees, and hands
-severe back pain lasting the whole duration of the course, couldn't be helped by physiotherapy
-(the worst side effect) irritable bowel syndrome. Severe pain while passing stools (to the extent of crying), constipation and blood when I wiped. Was severely debilitating and made me afraid of going to the loo for 4 months
SUMMARY
- despite the awful side effects, I do not at all regret taking roaccutane even though i only had mild-moderate acne" | 7 | August 4, 2016 | 17 | 125 |
47,973 | Naproxen / sumatriptan | migraine | "I've had migranes since I was 15. So bad that I would vomit and break blood vessels in my eyes. After spending countless days in bed, I finally decided to do something about it. My doctor gave me a sample of Treximet and within a week, a migrane hit. I took the pill and within one hour it was GONE. NO side effects and I could carry on with my day. WELL worth the price. Truly a miracle drug." | 10 | October 11, 2009 | 5 | 79 |
227,600 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I know all the reviews on this are either really good or really bad, but I would like to share my feelings and experience which was kind of in between. As far as effectiveness, it is very effective. I am thankful I have it because I can't get pregnant since I had a C-section. My periods have stopped, I do not bleed anymore, and even though that is a plus, it does not outweigh the side effects. I have nearly CONSTANT fatigue, nausea a lot of the time. I always feel on edge or irritated, sometimes sad for no reason. I get sick a lot more. LOTS of headaches. The only reason I got this one is because I had limited options since I was breastfeeding and I didn't want the Mirena. " | 3 | June 30, 2012 | 0 | 133 |
195,708 | Valtrex | cold sores | "I'm 27 years old and been a cold sore sufferer ever since I can remember. I've Tried everything under the sun to keep my outbreaks under control but nothing seemed to work. I went to my dermatologist and he prescribed this medicine. I usually get about 4 cold sores a year and since I have been prescribed this medicine I literally have not had one! I take 2 pills when I feel it coming on and it stops it dead in its tracks. This medication is a miracle to me, as we all know how embarrassing having a cold sore is. It has saved me from many Friday nights spent in bed hiding my face while all my friends are out and having fun. 10 out of 10!" | 10 | March 14, 2013 | 48 | 128 |
92,030 | Lyrica | ibromyalgia | "I have had fibromyalgia since I was 27. I was put on Lyrica at age 31 to help with the severe pain that I have (and I also have nerve damage in my toes due to an unknown cause- I'm not diabetic). The medicine is astoundingly good for me at combating depression, anxiety, overall body pain & morning stiffness. It takes higher doses of Lyrica to feel pain relief for most people with Fibromyalgia- those who say it doesn't work have often only tried it at <300mg a day. I take 300mg twice a day. The only bad side effect is weight gain- 100lbs. (And I'm naturally overweight to begin with, so this was terrible). It did eventually stop making me gain, but I have to eat less and work out more than everyone else I know, just to maintain my weight, let alone lose." | 7 | August 20, 2013 | 96 | 145 |
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