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73,894 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I am in school so I was limited to the birth control pills at the school's health center. I have been on this pill for about 7 months. Last month I didn't get my period and had to take two pregnancy tests, which were negative. Most of the months my periods are very, very light and only last one day. I really hate not knowing if it's the pill or if I am pregnant. Since starting this pill I get horrible night sweats, bad enough where I have the fan in my window blowing cold air into my bedroom...in the dead of winter. I notice more hair falling out, horrible mood swings, sore boobs, increased appetite, water retention, ahhhh! I feel bad that my fianc" | 5 | April 12, 2012 | 6 | 125 |
81,745 | Liraglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "I've been using victoza steadily since October 2016. I've had no side effects and along with diet my A1C has dropped from 10 to 6.9. I've lost almost 30 pounds as well. My only complaint is that there is waaayyyyyyyy too much left in the pen when it's reached it's last dose. I'm on 1.8mg. This is an expensive Med even with my discount card and my insurance. There needs to be away to get almost all of the med out. Too much is going to waste.
I take lantus as well and because of the unit measurement of the drug I'm able to use an insulin syringe to get all of my medications ( that's expensive as well). I hope this issue can be solved eventually. It hurts my heart and pocket to see that medication wasted. Thanks." | 9 | April 24, 2017 | 17 | 139 |
169,957 | Dihydroergotamine | migraine | "This drug DAMN near killed me.. took as prescribed with in minutes I was confused and lost consciousness.. ended up in the ED . Woke up the next day with my face swollen double its size and having no idea what happened to me... DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION!!!" | 1 | November 28, 2016 | 4 | 49 |
135,095 | Dapsone | acne | "I just wanted to share that ACZONE REALLY WORKS. I have suffered with acne since my teen yrs till now (I'm 39 yrs young). I have tried everything. I went to my Dr. 09/05/2013 and he gave me some samples to try and I did. I'm in LOVE with this. It is awesome I really can see results the zits, pimples or what ever you want to call them are starting to go away. Good luck to you all as you each search for solutions to your skin. THIS REALLY WORKS." | 10 | September 24, 2013 | 18 | 91 |
182,748 | Cymbalta | depression | "Good drug not many side effects was the only one that worked for me and I reckon I've tried every antidepressant on the market. Took 60mg for 2 years didn't find it to hard to come off was a bit grumpy for a couple weeks thats it. Also helped with my neck and nerve pain." | 8 | January 30, 2017 | 85 | 55 |
209,857 | Solu-Medrol | 42</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I have multiple sclerosis and take Solu-Medrol through an intravenous infusion. I have taken it three times, and it seems to get rid of the symptoms, I get through my MS attacks, very quickly.
Sometimes it works right away (within hours), sometimes it takes the full 5 day treatment. Even if you do not immediately feel like the symptoms are getting better, it doesn't mean that the Solu Medrol isn't working. It is in fact stopping the attack of the brain.
The only thing that I do not like is the metallic taste you get in your mouth. Also, there is a really odd urine smell that comes out through your pores. My blood sugar levels go up when on Solu Medrol, but the body usually corrects this." | 8 | March 19, 2009 | 42 | 128 |
133,334 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "I started Tri-Sprintec 4 months ago. My biggest fear was weight gain. I have a history of an eating disorder (not fully recovered, but better), so needless to say I was petrified of hormonal birth control and all the horror stories that came along with it. The first month was awful. I'd wake up either really nauseous or starving. There were 2 days where I felt so sick I actually had to call off work. Crackers did seem to help though, if you get this side effect treat it as if you had morning sickness. I also take my pills at night instead of the morning. There were also some days I was a total b!tch, but that could also just be my personality. As for weight gain, absolutely NONE. In fact, I lost weight when I watched my calories and exercised, so the pills had no effect on my metabolism. By the 3rd and 4th month all side effects had pretty much vanished, and to be honest I don't remember the last time I had to pop a pimple. It's great! " | 10 | January 28, 2011 | 8 | 183 |
165,265 | Phentermine / topiramate | obesity | "Day 5 of trial dosage. I'm doing Weight Watchers too. I see no benefit in terms of appetite suppressant. I have not noticed it making food taste different. I do feel it helps a bit with cravings. It's making me jittery, causing monster headaches and making my blood pressure spike. Not sure if it will be worth continuing. I'll continue the trial if my doctor okays it and post again in the future." | 6 | January 11, 2013 | 39 | 73 |
25,162 | Diovan | high blood pressure | "I recently started taking this medication for about 1 month 80mg/day and I have experienced shortness of breath going up one flight of stairs, muscle weakness during light housework, and heart palpitations for no reason, dizziness and fatigue. I went on vacation to palm desert and wasn't watching my sodium intake and not keeping hydrated. I paid dearly by watching my blood pressure go from 140/90 to 180/105 and ended up at urgent care. Doc gave me Diazide to flush out the sodium and now my blood pressure is 110/70 and cardiologist decreased Diazide to 40mg. Some of Diovan's side effects are dissipating with this reduction. I am not happy taking any medication unless necessary especially at the age of 46. Hope to be off all medicines soon." | 6 | July 2, 2014 | 75 | 128 |
177,903 | Duloxetine | depression | "I'm a person who suffers from bipolar or (manic depression). Before I found out what my diagnosis I had a really low self esteem I would be consistently having break downs and panic attacks but now Cymbalta has stabilized my mood a lot better then it was. I've been on it for 2 1/2 yrs and yeah they'll be times where I have a breakdown or panic attacks once in awhile but they are not so constant. I also hear voices in my head and thats the only thing that Cymbalta doesn't take away is the voices." | 9 | September 25, 2012 | 18 | 97 |
227,923 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Like to start by saying I HATE needles. So I was a bit scared but I am telling you ladies it is easy. They gave me a local and then I didn't feel a thing. Little bruising, no scar so easy heals in like 3 days. I can't take pills so I thought this was the best idea for me. Give it a try if you don't like it you can get it removed. It's free on some health cares. I LOVE IMPLANON!" | 10 | July 6, 2011 | 0 | 83 |
229,202 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "I'm 37 and would not classify myself as having erectile dysfunction. I was married for 10 years, was just divorced and am now dating a wonderful sexual woman. I was not used to having sex daily. I found it hard to maintain an erection after 10 minutes of sex (probably from the workout). I'm 37 not 19, when I was 19 a wind could blow and it got hard.
That being said, I have taken Cialis, the key to this medicine is the daily use. Cialis hits you for 36 hours. If you take 5mg daily, by the third day you have 15mg in your system. So don't take 20mg daily or you will have 60mg in your system (overkill and not needed, you will likely get headaches and bigger side effects).
Great medicine." | 10 | February 17, 2011 | 52 | 134 |
129,554 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Ladies, first and foremost stop freaking out. I too was panicking like crazy until I got on here and read most of these reviews. So I had unprotected sex late one night during the time I should be ovulating. I took the pill about 55 hours after the fact and didn't experience any side effects except my face breaking out bad from the huge dosage of hormones and received my period a week later (one week earlier than I normally would've gotten it). I've never been so happy to get my period. Just take it within the 72 hours and don't stress, let it do its thing." | 10 | July 27, 2015 | 30 | 107 |
138,674 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I started taking phentermine 30mg in September 2011 am now taking phentermine 37.5 mg since the end of October 2011. I don't take it on the weekend and I'm almost at the end of my three month "try and see period". I like the fact that I have more energy with the phentermine but I can't tell a huge difference on the weekend. When I don't take it I just try to make myself get up and move and not just sit the whole weekend and eat (this is what got me to the point I was). I am 5ft 8 and weighed 226 when I started phentermine at the end of September 2011. Today is January 2 2012 and I weigh 203lbs but I don't just rely on the pill. I have started going to a Zumba dance class twice a week, for an hour each class and I also bought a Kinect and not eat as much junk food as before." | 10 | January 3, 2012 | 2 | 163 |
201,222 | Zoloft | social anxiety disorde | "I take 25 mg at night, yes I get drowsy during the day, so yes I drink more coffee, but I just crave sleep. The bottom line is that I can function, the main reason for taking them was insomnia, and now I have good regular sleep patterns. I don;t feel like getting up in the morning, but I feel like going to bed at normal times and generally I feel normal after feeling so strained and stressed out with insomnia - a result of some anxiety and compulsive thinking. I still wish I could sleep right through the night and I probably can on 50 mg, but with 25 mg I think I get enough restful sleep, and 50 mg makes it harder to keep functioning during the day." | 8 | April 1, 2016 | 26 | 130 |
44,079 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "When I first started taking it my breasts were very sore, other than that it's kept my periods much lighter and manageable, and I haven't gotten pregnant using this as my only form of birth control. I've known people who haven't had good results from it, but I'm pretty sure it's one of the cheapest birth control pills out there and would definitely try it before switching to something else. I have no insurance and using my pharmacy's discount program I pay $7.50 for it." | 10 | May 18, 2012 | 16 | 85 |
50,813 | Azithromycin | chlamydia infection | "Hello, i got my urine results back today and they detected chlyamidia! I was given 4 pills that all had to be taken after eating! I took the pills around 3 hours ago and I just started feeling nauseous so I decided to get gravel, I feel a lot better but I'm having the hershey squirts :/ hopefully the side effects go away" | 8 | April 28, 2017 | 1 | 63 |
96,040 | Sertraline | panic disorde | "Sertraline (Zoloft) works great for panic disorder. It may take anywhere from 2-3 weeks to start working at a functional level. Of course, with any of these medications side effects may occur and vary with each patient. One of the main side effects of SSRI's is sexual dysfunction; however, I personally haven't seen much of a difference regarding this common side effect, apart from lasting longer in bed (which is great for her). Overall, this medication is good for panic disorder, not so much for depression, as far as in my case. Remember, everyone is different and respond to these medications differently." | 10 | January 22, 2013 | 53 | 102 |
232,187 | Cymbalta | generalized anxiety disorde | "I've anxiety had a minimal level 4 about 6 months now and it has been getting worse and worse now my doctor tells me to up my cymbalta 290 milligrams, it's been about the month that I have done that along with taking my anxiety medicine both together really isn't doing much good.
Will it help me?" | 6 | December 9, 2015 | 6 | 57 |
136,972 | Isotretinoin | acne | "Please try this if your acne is moderate to severe so you do not get acne scars for your whole life. If you are worried about side effects, start a journal that will track your day to day wellbeing so you can recognize symptoms if they appear. The only side effect I experienced was dry lips. I have yet to see if the clear skin lasts for good, but as far as the result and experience go I am giving it a high rating.
One last thing. Make sure you take this with food and take your dosage every day. Look for other tips as well to get the best result. Good luck!" | 9 | October 31, 2016 | 8 | 113 |
74,122 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I started taking Loestrin after I had 3 ovarian cysts burst. I also had irregular periods, those were a pain. I started it in the summer and when I did, I began not feeling good. I would have to wake up, hop out of bed and eat right away, and it didn't always work too well. In October I went to the doctor after I had severe stomach burning, and I found out I had acid reflux. I began then taking 1 Prilosec a day for a couple of months. Then I switched to generic Prilosec and my pain came back. So I took two a day. When that didn't help I then switched back to Prilosec after a couple months and took two a day also. My pain has been okay, I frequently take tums to help. Other than that and some spotting when I missed a pill one time, this works." | 7 | June 29, 2011 | 1 | 153 |
91,136 | Botox | migraine prevention | "I had my third set of Botox 3 weeks ago. It has done wonders to my severe neuralgia and Paroxysmal hemicrania.
I had some side effects the first two sets (3 months apart) but they went away after about 10-12 days and I have been 90% pain free. I was getting up to 9-12 attacks a day lasting about an hour each, and lost my job as a result.
This last set has produced terrible side effects: Headaches on forehead (Banding), severe shoulder pain, very puffy right eye, chronic skin rash on my back, occipital area of neck, and upper arms. Large red welts that burn and itch. It has now been prevailing for over a week....
I also have inflamed intercostal muscles especially around my sternum and it id incredibly painful." | 8 | November 23, 2016 | 13 | 132 |
136,622 | Byetta | diabetes, type 2 | "I took Byetta for 7 months. The last 3 months I was taking 5mcg twice a day. I lost weight and my sugar level was good. But I was always bloated and constipated. It was not a good feeling. I like the results but have terrible side effects." | 6 | March 14, 2009 | 28 | 48 |
54,811 | Bupropion / naltrexone | weight loss | "I have been on this medicine for two weeks now. I have read a bunch of those comments and they all helped me. Thanks. I put them all together and here is mine. Honestly, IT'S NOT WORKING! I take with food, I have nausea, I get tired, (the first day, I was so sleepy), dizzy, afternoon hunger, still crave for carbs in the middle of the day, headaches, stomach pain, and now that I take one at night too, I understand, after reading some comments, why I have being having weird dreams. I have an appointment with my doctor coming March because she told me CONTRAVE can increase my blood pressure and she wants to monitor very close. I also feel bad about the price, Not worth!" | 1 | February 22, 2017 | 8 | 127 |
4,137 | Atropine / diphenoxylate | diarrhea | "I had my colon removed due to Ulcerative Colitis and have been running to the bathroom regularly. I was taking 8 Lomotil a day and still going 8 times a day." | 7 | July 16, 2010 | 19 | 31 |
61,099 | Xifaxan | irritable bowel syndrome | "Tested positive for SIBO. I had asked my GI doc for that test. Was happy to have an answer after years of suffering. I am also hypoglycemic, so the actual TEST for SIBO had my blood sugar super low...probably 2 days to recover from that! The first 2 days on the drug I have felt dizzy and tired and my arms super tingly (?). But the BM's improved immediately so I didn't want to stop the Xifaxan. Now at 4 days, I'm not sure. Sometimes I start feeling amazing.I am also following a diet for candida and paying close attention to food combining. Just today started feeling the abdominal cramping come back! Really not sure what to do here...." | 7 | June 2, 2015 | 38 | 119 |
128,446 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I am 31, mother of 5 kiddos.. always gained a bunch of weight with pregnancy :-/ but, was always able to lose it all until I hit 30. Started taking this along with lipo shots and b12.. in March of 2015 is when I started and was at 214 (I am 5'2.5), but started working out before then when I was 226. With diet and exercise along with this.. I'm finally down to 165. I do bootcamps, run 6 mi every other day and hit the gym... this stuff is to help assist you in your mission to lose weight, it shouldn't be used as an easy out. It Def does help and boosts my energy those days that I'm exhausted. :)" | 10 | October 2, 2015 | 9 | 122 |
71,007 | Rituximab | rheumatoid arthritis | "I was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis as well as vasculitis when I was 5. I'm 38 now and still move remarkably well. I've had my ups and downs through the years but these disease modifying drugs are miracles. I've been on Rituxan for 4 years now. My infusions do take longer than usual since I do experience a cold sweat trembling reaction if the medicine is stepped up to fast. Actually I find the pretreatment meds more difficult than the Rituxan. The benadryl puts me to sleep for most of it, however the medrol makes me bounce off the walls later in the evening. Usually by the next day all is well. I can live 8 months to a year virtually arthritis free" | 10 | December 15, 2016 | 20 | 123 |
114,598 | Codeine / promethazine | cough | "I had upper respiratory infection along with a runny nose and a throat infection. This medicine does its miracles. For 2 nights I wasn't able to sleep and I tried over the counter meds however nothing made it better. After I saw my doctor he prescribed me this syrup along with amoxicilin and wow I must say I slept amazingly great and woke up feeling much better. I only took the syrup at night since its not recommended to drive or to use at work. I don't abuse of it, I only took 1 tsp at night with some Sprite for 3 days and my cough got better day by day. This medicine will put you to sleep and it will stop the urge of coughing. Only use at home before bed." | 10 | September 16, 2014 | 51 | 132 |
48,442 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have 2 uterine fibroids and my periods are really heavy. I was put on this to manage the heavy bleeding. I have been using this for a year. The spotting has been horrible! Over a month straight of spotting. I always spot one to two months before I am supposes to have a cycle. My Dr. says to stay with it and it will stop...and a year later..... still spotting. Not to mention the weight gain! I have gained 15 pounds within the last year!! I hate it. I will be switching to try a different one." | 2 | September 26, 2017 | 3 | 98 |
103,815 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have been taking Chateal for about 3 weeks; after a year long break from birthcontrol. So far the only negative side effects are tender/sore breasts. I have taken 3 different types of pills in the past, nuva ring, and depo shot, so far Chateal is pretty good. I have noticed bloating but it seems to be water weight and has reduced significantly on its own within the past couple of days. My mood and emotions, I find this pill to actually be somewhat of a mood booster! I am the happiest I have been in a long time and my emotions are pretty stable. Acne: I have always had acne (I'm 23) and birthcontrol has always helped. Nuva Ring was the best for acne but after being off birth control for a year my acne went haywire. Chateal has helped." | 10 | March 7, 2015 | 6 | 141 |
198,403 | Exenatide | diabetes, type 2 | "I started on this medication 4 months ago. Followed instructions and take the Bydureon out of the refrigerator the night before. My wife gives the injection as I would never be able to do this myself. The needle is huge! It burns going in and the nodes take many weeks to go away. To this day heartburn, painful gas in lower abdomen, pain at base of neck, very low energy level where I must lay down about every three hours. I am 5'9" 172lbs. I walk 40 minutes on treadmill every morning and do jumping jacks and burpees for exercise. My A1c went from 8 to 8.3 on third visit to Dr. Waiting to see what the numbers will be next week. Just this last week my nipples got swollen, enlarged and are very painful." | 6 | February 9, 2014 | 42 | 135 |
143,444 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Currently i'm on my second implant (4th year). I haven't had a single period since the day I got my first implant. I've only gained about 15 pounds in the last 4 years, but I can also attribute that to my father dying 2 months after I got my first implant, and I ate my feelings for the next year or 2. I don't have any unusual mood swings, and have not spotted or anything along those lines. I absolutely love Nexplanon, and will continue to use it as long as I need." | 10 | January 25, 2017 | 4 | 93 |
147,358 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "Xanax XR is very similar to Klonopin. It's slow to start up (around an hour) then it lasts a long time (8-12 hours). It has subtle effects and no big highs and lows in anxiety like regular Xanax IR does. I highly recommend Xanax XR for all-day (or most of the day) relief from anxiety and panic attacks. You might want to have regular Xanax or Ativan around for panic attacks on a when required, or as needed, basis for panic attacks only." | 8 | October 17, 2011 | 64 | 83 |
210,317 | Linzess | constipation, chronic | "I have yet to figure this medication out. I have been on it for about 15 days. I take it when I first wake up with 16 ounces of water. I always wait AT LEAST 30 minutes to eat, often much longer. Some days, I have very bad diarrhea from it and other days I have some passing cramps with no bowel movement it all. Without it, I can't really have a bowel movement on my own so this beats that but still, I wish it worked a little better. Running to the bathroom while at work, hoping I make it is not an ideal outcome. I did have the $30 co-pay card from my doctor so that helped with the cost but I think it's only good for one month." | 9 | July 21, 2015 | 26 | 131 |
82,779 | Maxalt-MLT | migraine | "Wonder drug. I tried many others. Maxalt MLT works so quick and free of all the usual side effects. I can use Maxalt MLT and within 30-60 minutes return to normal activities free of the normal after migraine haziness. It has given me my life back. Many thanks to Dr. Z. for prescribing this." | 10 | August 15, 2008 | 12 | 54 |
131,531 | Fanapt | schizophrenia | "I've been on this medicine for 8 days and no side effects. I'm slowly coming off the Clozaril because it made me so tired and he put me on Fanapt. Giving it time." | 8 | October 16, 2014 | 10 | 33 |
114,477 | Atarax | anxiety | "This has made my anxiety worse. I feel this terrible high. I don't even feel like myself. My body is twitching and I been crying for 3 hours. It is really scaring me. I feel out of this world and not in a good way." | 1 | January 5, 2016 | 34 | 45 |
76,110 | Portia | birth control | "I started taking Portia when I was 16 (22 now) and I was on it for about a year. I have since switched birth control brands twice. Before being on Portia I had very bad cramping and it 100% when away when I started this pill. I never became pregnant either. I'm rating it at a 5 because my mood swings were out of control! I also had some nausea and I was hungry all the time. I actually lost weight taking this pill ." | 5 | April 3, 2015 | 1 | 85 |
99,013 | Lutera | birth control | "I started this medication two months ago and I start my third pack tomorrow. This is the first hormonal birth control method I have used and I am very satisfied. Before I started it, I had terrible PMS. I was ready to go on antidepressants if birth control did not help; I felt that bad. As soon as the second half of my cycle began, (for me, around day 16) I was very depressed until my period, to the point of missing work, not showering, not even getting out of bed. Also had outbursts of anger, extreme fatigue, skin got oilier, and had headaches throughout the month. All that went away when I started this pill. My breasts feel sore and got bigger, but all other minor side effects went away after the first two weeks." | 10 | January 3, 2016 | 7 | 136 |
16,627 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I hate this pill. I've been on different pills before and I have never felt like this. I'm throwing up all the time. My appetite has increased heavily. My acne has never ever been this bad. I'm tired all the time and I just feel like shit since taking it. I've been on it for three month now and every new pack is just a horror story. I get a very very light period which really pisses me off. I get it for one day. I hate that I'm the type of person who freaks out if that happens. It makes me so uncomfortable and nervous to basically not get a period. My OB won't change the pill and I'm so fed up with it. I have no motivation at all. I never felt this was before taking this pill. I hate it." | 1 | October 27, 2015 | 5 | 143 |
17,108 | Flexeril | muscle spasm | "Taking Flexerill gets results for pain relief especially when taken with Tramadol, but I have started having severe pain and pressure in the very low abdominal area like a very painful bowel movement. Starts in the middle of the night and lasts for about an hour. I only use once or twice a week and only at bedtime, but now I am thinking this may not be the drug for me." | 5 | October 12, 2016 | 27 | 71 |
150,574 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | bacterial skin infection | "I started this medicine about a week ago. Ever since then I have been fatigued, dizzy, nauseous, having migraines, sensitive to light, and haven't been able to concentrate. I was taking 2 a day but I felt so horrible I bumped myself down to only one a day. My abscess has burst but I still feel weak and very sore." | 3 | February 24, 2016 | 5 | 60 |
208,881 | Belsomra | insomnia | "I've been taking Ambien for years now. It began losing its effectiveness sometime ago. I can usually fall asleep after taking it, but now only sleep a few hours and can't get back to sleep. I started with 10 mg of Belsomra at midnight and it did not allow me to fall asleep. At 2:30, I took another 10 mg. I did wake a few times. With Ambien that would have been it for me. I would have been up the rest of the night. With 20 mg of Belsombra I easily fell back asleep. I did not experience any bad dreams. If fact, quite the opposite. The sleep was heavenly and I didn't want to wake up. It was the best sleep I've had in years. Because I didn't get to sleep until 3 am, I slept until noon. I hope I can regulate this in the future. Cost is worrisome" | 8 | November 4, 2015 | 31 | 152 |
230,773 | Naratriptan | migraine | "I had MVA over 20 years ago leaving me w chronic migraines complete w nausea/ vomit, but I get the diarrhea issue frequently as well. They often begin w frequent urination.
Amerge helps usually in first 10 minutes (only occasionally need the second dose In a day) I still usually need to relax in dark calm area but symptoms are more manageable. One problem is the dr usually only order 9/month which is not enough for a CHRONIC migrainer" | 9 | September 25, 2016 | 7 | 79 |
22,910 | Dexamethasone / tobramycin | conjunctivitis, bacterial | "Tobradex did the trick. First day: 65% improvement then 10% better each day forward. By the 4th day, the infection and swelling was gone. The drops lasted for 10 days. I did have slighly blurry vision for the entire period which could be the result of me digging out my eyeballs prior to filling the prescription. I would use it again no problem." | 10 | August 8, 2008 | 37 | 63 |
6,666 | Beyaz | birth control | "So far it's been a lot better than I expected. I have been dreading going on hormonal birth control, but after a failed experience with my Paragard IUD, I gave Beyaz a try. I haven't gained any weight at all- this was my biggest fear and I'm so happy it didn't come true. My stomach is flat and unbloated. My boobs have increased in size- they just feel nice and full but not sore! Sometimes I do feel a little blue, and my sex drive is definitely lower. My libido is at about 90% when I am with my boyfriend. My acne has gotten much worse, but they say this happens at first and then clear skin follows. Period has been light and no cramps!" | 8 | August 17, 2015 | 7 | 125 |
219,877 | Amitriptyline | anxiety and stress | "Was prescribed 10 mg for cystitis 1 pill one hour before bed time. After taking the second pill I got severe anxiety attack which led me down on the road of developing GAD and panic disorder. I did not know what was happening to me why I felt so hyper and kind of sick, had heart palpitations, like I had a ton of coffee. The morning I still felt severe anxiety, called the doctor, made appointments to figure it out what is wrong with me. I started loosing weight because I lost my appetite and I guess all the worry created more worries and eventually panic attacks. It may work for others but be very careful when trying it the first time." | 1 | October 21, 2016 | 10 | 122 |
5,259 | Zonisamide | seizures | "I began taking this drug July 2016 I had to take myself off of it because I had enough of the side effects My docter would not even consider me withdrawing from it completely from and telling me to wait for the appt with my consultant neurologist in the UK which I could not do (2 months) Side effects were terrible aching, burning patches all over my body, very low mood (not quite depression) I have been diagnosed with Epilepsy since I was 18 but the side effects were worse than the condition although I did have several seizures. I am an English woman living in the UK. I have to include that side effects started several months after taking this drug and I can positively state that it was all because of this DRUG Zonisamide" | 1 | August 31, 2017 | 0 | 136 |
7,160 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "I am speechless! I have struggled with sweaty armpits for years. My sweat has ruined so many of my shirts over the years that I simply throw them away once the sweaty smell is unbearable. While in the military it was so bad I would actually cut holes in my military uniform in the under arm area so that I could get cool air in hopes to eliminate heavy sweat. I could go on and on. Today is my first day and I know this product works because by now I would have my desk fan pointing directly at my underarms to keep me dry and cool to prevent sweating. I'm am so happy now. This solution I know will change my personal and professional life so much. No more fear of getting too close to people now. This may turn an introvert to an extrovert." | 10 | June 4, 2012 | 2 | 146 |
112,491 | Methenamine | kidney infections | "I have had constant Kidney/UTI infections. The doctor has tried everything. He put me on a low dose antibiotic over a period of time, this worked for a while. Constantly, I would be on a double dose of antibiotics and after taking the course as directed and would have intercourse again the infection would come back. I've bathed and done all the right things but the infection would always come back. I have gone through early menopause and kidney/UTI infections are part of the course as your body starts having less hormones something we are not told. I went on a quest to find another alternative and tried Hiprex and haven't looked back, I am very happy with the product Hiprex." | 10 | July 31, 2017 | 9 | 121 |
180,435 | Patanol | seasonal allergic conjunctivitis | "I'm using these eye drops, to get rid of redness, in my eyes, due to dry eye syndrome. While I do like how it works, it is way too expensive, at 45.00 a copay, and I have very good health insurance. " | 6 | July 27, 2013 | 11 | 42 |
99,051 | Lutera | birth control | "I've been on Lutera non-stop for about 5 years.
Pros: Never had any noticeable weight gains, acne, mood swings, cramping, or any other side effects that would be linked to the pills. Also no pregnancies, which is kind of the whole point!
Cons: Within the past year or two, I've noticed a big decrease in sex drive. Also stopped taking it for a week or two recently (was on antibiotics) and my next period was medium flow for almost two weeks. Noticed my PMS kicked in big time when I took that time off." | 8 | April 20, 2015 | 10 | 94 |
50,073 | Gabapentin | anxiety | "In 2013 I had 16 E.R visits, 11 EKG's and 4 times the paramedics came to get me. This was all due to panic disorder/attacks. This started as a child due to abuse but by the time I turned 9 the panic attacks had subsided, but eventually showed back up when I turned about 27 out of no where. I took SEVERAL other meds but this one has helped me greatly! I would like to say that if you are dealing with severe anxiety check to see if you have an iron deficiency also check for heavy metals and toxins. I was severely anemic and had a build of heavy metals. Once I detoxed my body and changed my diet my panic attacks and depression went away! I no longer have to take this med." | 7 | August 28, 2015 | 80 | 135 |
1,254 | Sumatriptan | migraine | "After three solid weeks with vestibular migraine, tinnitis, nausea, and no sleep, I have finally found what works. Mild dizziness, especially when bending, tinnitis is there, no dopey feeling, and I am finally relaxed! I tried EVERYTHING else...Topomax was a disaster, B12 shot, heat/cold, alcohol, no alcohol, diet, sleep, Toradol, Benedryl shot, Phenergan only way to sleep and not be sick!! Thank goodness - too bad I have no insurance and it costs A FORTUNE." | 9 | November 21, 2014 | 10 | 75 |
169,756 | Amitriptyline | migraine prevention | "I have been taking amitriptyline for the last 4 months, Have suffered daily migraines since being a young teen. I was started on one tablet 10mg at night for a month which gave little change to my migraines, then upped to 20mg before bed a month later to 30mg at night which delayed them starting until about midday each day. My doctor has now started me on 10mg 3 times daily and has so far been life changing I have only had one migraine attack out of each week. Hoping this keeps up." | 9 | October 25, 2010 | 9 | 93 |
147,320 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "It helps me from having severe anxiety attacks, I do go through normal emotions, so I only take them when I get too overwhelmed and I am going to have an anxiety attack. They are very helpful." | 7 | March 21, 2012 | 18 | 37 |
207,364 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "This was alot better than the nasty gallons of the past, yes I said gallons. Mixed first dose and just chugged it, yes in one lip setting, lol, drank my water within about 10 minutes, used flavoring for it. Started working within about 15 minutes, was actually not too bad. I have had about 8 of these procedures, started at 27, 52 now, if you think these are not good you would not survived 20 years ago, very good easy to use bowel prep, does what it is designed to do." | 10 | May 22, 2017 | 12 | 91 |
48,543 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "Three months in and I'm an anxious, angry, depressed, lunatic with high blood pressure I can feel raging through my body and causing the sensation of heart palpitations daily. Doctors should make greater effort telling women about possible side effects as those of us with a similar experience in the past take longer than necessary to connect that it is the pill causing all these horrible feelings and experiences. This thing can ruin lives and families before women realize it isn't them but the pill." | 1 | September 1, 2017 | 4 | 85 |
223,885 | Metadate CD | adhd | "My 8 yr old has been taking this medication since he was 5 years old. Started at 10mg. Took him to the Doctor to see about upping it to 20mg. While at the doctors office the doctor said he needs 30mg. We tried that for a week or so. My son lost his appetite and complained with his heart hurting. Took him back, put him on 20mg. When he started the medication everyone could see a huge difference in his behavior. They said he was like a different child. Straight As for the past 3 report cards. The medicine runs out near the end of the day. If he has issues that's when it happens. At times he hits himself, makes strange noises, and can be moody. He sleeps well and he is @ 85% in his weight. It has worked for him." | 9 | April 12, 2013 | 52 | 143 |
203,309 | Blisovi 24 Fe | birth control | "I'm currently on the first week of my second month but I am stopping. The third week of my first pack, I ended up throwing up and I have been nauseous non stop since starting this pill. It also made me extremely anxious and depressed and exacerbated my pre-existing sleep problems. Definitely calling the Dr on Monday to switch" | 2 | March 4, 2017 | 3 | 59 |
32,056 | Wellbutrin XL | depression | "I have been taking Wellbutrin XL 450mg/day for 9 years, the brand only (I have done some personal research about brands versus generics and do not believe that generics are as good, effective, or reliable as brands). This medication saved my life, so I guess that I was lucky that it suited me. Within the first year I remember having a dry mouth, more energy, loss of appetite, and a weight loss. With time these side effects stopped. I have now no side effects, and what this medication clearly helped me with is to still feel myself and going through my emotions without falling into the hole of depression. So I feel functional, which was not the case before taking it (for example satying in bed because of feeling a deep sadness etc...)." | 10 | July 22, 2016 | 85 | 133 |
17,052 | Phillips' Milk of Magnesia | constipation | "I was 7 days constipated and had tried EVERYTHING. I finally took 2 Tbsp Milk of Magnesia on day 7 at about 8:30 pm. By 10:00 I had a bowel movement, followed by another one the next night, and one the night after that. CAREFUL WITH DOESEAGE. Especially if you gotta go places! This gave me awful gas and I had the cramp free kind. I only took the minimum 2 TBSP only once and it worked like a charm, for 3 straight days!" | 10 | December 16, 2015 | 24 | 84 |
176,788 | Alphagan P | glaucoma, open angle | "I have Open Angle Glaucoma in both eyes. Alphagan P brought my pressure down in a short length of time. The pressure has stayed at accceptable levels for the past twelve years.
I have not had any side affects." | 10 | March 31, 2016 | 3 | 39 |
146,928 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "I have social and generalized anxiety along with panic attacks. I am at a max dose of 2mg 3 times per day. This medication is a life saver in the terms of allowing me to not be afraid around myself, allowing me to go out and socialize with friends. The only downside is I will most likely be on this medication the rest of my life as it has proven to be extremely addictive both physically and psychologically. Your brain naturally creates GABA, which takes up to a year or longer to start creating on its own. This medicine also wipes out your short-term memory and tolerance is a huge problem along with creating more extreme panic attacks if a dose is missed. However, this medication is a life safer for me.15 years and counting." | 9 | June 24, 2016 | 9 | 135 |
29,622 | Topiramate | obesity | "I've been taking 25mg daily for the past 5 days and already lost 3.8kg or 8.3lbs. It's also been acting as a great mood stabiliser which is awesome because I have bipolar and Seroquel alone wasn't doing enough. Very happy with Topamax so far." | 10 | November 8, 2014 | 240 | 44 |
166,395 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had my Skyla inserted a month ago. The insertion process was a little painful, but having had a child before, wasn't unbearable. There was cramping for a few days, and I had been due for my cycle the week after. Instead of starting my cycle, I cramped for 4-5 days and THEN started. It was light in volume, but lasted for almost 10 days. It was odd to say the least, but not as bad as I had been told it would be.
I have really enjoyed the lighter hormone load: I had previously used the pill, which made me gain a bit of weight and also lowered my libido to non-existent (I guess the birth control was two-fold in that respect). This, so far, has been much better." | 10 | November 10, 2016 | 2 | 130 |
93,486 | Progesterone | progesterone insufficiency | "The first two years on 100 mg were ok with a very rough 3 month adjustment period of feeling emotionally and physically completely wacked out. After two years I started feeling menopausal symtoms of brain fog again so started taking 200 mg. This is my second month, emotional roller coaster angry outbursts, racing heartbeat, no sleep! I am giving it another month to see if things
Will get to normal like before. Maybe I have to go through this every several years, part of getting older." | 6 | April 26, 2016 | 6 | 86 |
54,305 | Prodrin | headache | "Suffering from migraines and tension headaches, Prodrin is a life saver. I used to take Midrin, but I couldn't get it any longer and my pharmacist recommended Prodrin. I don't know why it isn't more popular because IT really works. A side effect I get when I have sinus/allergy headaches, is it opens up my nasal passages. I hope they never stop making it." | 9 | April 7, 2015 | 4 | 64 |
146,498 | Tamsulosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "I was getting up at night 4x's plus to urinate. Have had multiple urinary tract infections and I have an enlarged prostate. I've been on the generic for Flomax, (Tamsulosin) for almost 6 months now. I don't have any major side effects other than decreased ejaculation. I'm almost 60 and single so that doesn't matter that much. My flow is nearly 100% and I only have to get up once during the night. So far a drug that actually does what is supposed to do with no major side effects." | 8 | January 14, 2017 | 16 | 90 |
127,143 | Metoclopramide | nausea/vomiting | "Was given maxolon during a SVT episode as I become quite nauseated, reacted terribly. It made me non stop vomit and when vomiting was unable to breathe. Took doctors awhile to figure out what was causing the reaction ended up in ICU for 72 hours..." | 1 | May 22, 2016 | 5 | 45 |
201,574 | Zoloft | post traumatic stress disorde | "I first used Zoloft in 1999 for post traumatic stress disorder. At that time I was on 50mg, it allowed me to function very well. Now I am being treated for Major Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD. I started 50 mg 7 days ago, today I am to up my dose to 100 mg.
The only side effect I have noticed is tiredness so far. The one benefit is I have not cried everyday which is a triumph as I had been doing that on a daily basis several times per day. Still am anxious about large crowds and overly watchful of my surroundings. I will post again after my check up with my progress the end of February. Good luck to you and I wish you recovery, we all need that." | 9 | January 31, 2013 | 83 | 131 |
83,011 | Paxil | social anxiety disorde | "I've been on Paxil close to a week now. It took the doctor close to two month for me to agree to trying it. I tried everything to overcome my anxiety naturally and I really felt like I hit breaking point. Because I have two young children, I knew it was important that I gave this a go...even though I'm in early days my mind seems content. I'm still trying to get used to it though. After stressing about trivial stuff for so long its strange to feel that I have my life back." | 6 | October 12, 2014 | 66 | 94 |
192,668 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "Before Yaz, I was on Levlen (for three months). During that time, I developed cysts on my ovaries, extremely heavy periods and awful cystic acne on my chin. I also gained some weight. My doctor suggested Yaz, however I wanted to do some of my own research into this medicine. The Internet provided horrific reviews of this drug. I became so scared of Yaz before I'd even tried it! Eventually my doctor convinced me to give it a go (with some free sample sheets- it's not cheap!) and my goodness, it is the best thing I've ever done. I've been on Yaz for six months now and I can honestly say the positives greatly outweigh any negatives. My periods regulated, the cysts disappeared (shrank) and my acne cleared (in 3/4 months; it was very bad)." | 9 | October 27, 2011 | 6 | 135 |
154,729 | Metronidazole | trichomoniasis | "So I was diagnosed with trich yesterday (cheating ex boyfriend gave it to me) . My ob-gyn prescribed me Flagyl 500mg x 4 pills for 1 single dose. 24 hours have passed since I took the medication and I feel much better. I'm having less vaginal irritation, burning and I feel comfortable down there. It also helps that my doctor also prescribed me lidocaine jelly which helps numb the area" | 10 | June 8, 2017 | 8 | 70 |
230,114 | Efavirenz | nonoccupational exposure | "Upon starting Sustiva, I noticed that I felt very dizzy and somewhat drowsy, as if I had just drank 2 or 3 glasses of wine within about 30 minutess of taking the medication. Also, it gave a similar confusion feeling. After going to sleep - it is recommended that you take the medication on an empty stomach and just before going to bed, I woke up without any hangover, drowsiness, or dizziness the next morning about hours later. I did have a little bit of nausea, but nothing that eating didn't resolve." | 9 | May 21, 2009 | 2 | 92 |
87,839 | Clindamycin | bacterial vaginitis | "I was prescribed 300mg twice a day for seven days and the next day it was still there so went back to the hospital and I was prescribed another three days of the same dosage. It cleared my infection and it was not awful taking it (I do not swallow pills so I chew them) - I put the powder in bread then used icing to swallow everything - the taste did remain a long time but its all because of the previous antibiotics that screwed up my tongue). The reason why I am not giving it a perfect score is because it gave me a yeast infection so more medication for me to take (another 1 for the new infection)." | 6 | September 30, 2017 | 0 | 121 |
71,112 | Viberzi | irritable bowel syndrome | "I have been using this with good results for almost a year. I did have some break through diahrrea on occasion. What I would like to know is has anyone stopped taking it after taking for a while? I had been using the 30 dollar coupon but now the price has gone up and the coupon is not valid. So I am waiting for insurance approval. But my doctor gave me samples and I have ran out. I have called my doctor three times today to get more samples as they said they would give them to me until insurance comes throught, but they never got back to me. So I will just not have them to take. Has anyone had experience with just stopping and if so what were the effects? Thank you for any help. Guess I'll stock up on imodium until I hear from them." | 6 | July 28, 2017 | 2 | 148 |
115,777 | Divalproex sodium | bipolar disorde | "I've been taking this for a few years and I have severe headaches often along with suffering with low back pain which is constant on my left side and nothing is soothing it. Laying down is excruciating and I'm in the process of running test. This started about 4 months ago and I have been trying to deal with it and hope that it would eventually go away. It's becoming unbearable." | 4 | May 19, 2016 | 4 | 71 |
77,663 | Cephalexin | kidney infections | "Taking two 500mg twice a day for a kidney infection, 28 year old female. I normally get extremely nauseated and dizzy on antibiotics. I do not on these, no side effects as of yet (day 3) I feel an improvement in my kidneys, but not as much as I had hoped at this point. I'm just happy I am not nauseated on these! I am eating Greek yogurt daily to avoid a nasty yeast infection from taking antibiotics. I do have to warn you, every time I open the pill bottle I get a strong bad smell. It's worth it to get some kind of relief from my angry kidneys! " | 9 | January 11, 2013 | 53 | 111 |
231,442 | Trazodone | depression | "I took trazodone last night...this morning I woke with an excruciating headache & throwing up. I was extremely dizzy & couldn't focus. I will not be taking this again ever... It feels awful." | 1 | August 11, 2016 | 18 | 33 |
112,041 | Gabapentin | anxiety | "I started off on 100mg for anxiety for 6 months now my doctor bumped it up to 600mg a day....
It doesn't work for my aniexty
It works good for my nerve pain in hands, legs, arms....
It's not a good Medicine for anxiety" | 2 | July 13, 2017 | 4 | 44 |
174,627 | Abreva | herpes simplex | "I have suffered from impetigo a yellow brown crusting severe type of cold sore ever since I was a child. I get them when the seasons change or when I'm a little stressed out, or even just because the humidity in my house changes. It really sucks most of the time and I have went to my doctor and have gotten a prescription for antibiotic cream and even pills for impetigo. But they have never worked as effective as abreva has. If you want your cold sore to just go straight to the scabbing stage after it occurs then use abreva. It's only been the second day and it's already pretty much gone." | 9 | July 16, 2015 | 3 | 113 |
98,583 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had Nexplanon for two years this month. As soon as I had it inserted, I haven't had a period for two years. No spotting either. No acne and no weight gain. (Of course I'm a p90x student also). But yesterday my first period in two years started. I sure hope it doesn't last long because this will be the first one I've had. And my cramps are awful this time. And of course no period for two years I had to run out and buy tampons right away. But I do recommend it." | 10 | June 19, 2014 | 13 | 94 |
97,868 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got it insterted April 2015 and it is now October. I haven't had any crazy side effects at all. My first period was a bit heavy but not bad. My next few were very light. But I suddenly stopped getting a period until now in October and it's quite normal- not heavy or light. I have always been sensitive but I feel like it might actually be giving me mood swings. Besides that everything is perfectly normal and I don't see any reason why anyone would not recommend it." | 10 | October 14, 2015 | 5 | 90 |
6,426 | Ocella | birth control | "Have been taking Ocella for 4 months, and at first the only things I noticed were positive; it cleared up the mild adult acne that I had developed around my jawline, and my breasts seemed to get bigger. Then, I began to notice more negative than positive. First, I've gained 6 pounds in 4 months with little change to my diet. Second, I experience spotting between periods. Third, I am ten times more moody than I was before which is strange for me because I am always pretty stable and happy. Last, I've been feeling very bloated and maybe a little constipated.
So overall, the pill is doing the job and I'm afraid to get off of it because I don't want to start breaking out, but I also don't want to stay on it and continue to gain weight." | 4 | May 24, 2011 | 6 | 140 |
102,914 | Aripiprazole | depression | "Abilify has been a miracle for me. For 14 years I've tried to get relief from major depression, and until I got on this medicine nothing else worked. No weight gain a little side effect. My biggest gripe, TOO MUCH ENERGY. " | 10 | November 2, 2011 | 58 | 42 |
75,520 | Oracea | rosacea | "My husband has had severe rosacea all his life. He was prescribed Oracea about three years ago. Neither of us had any particular opinion of its efficacy until we had to interrupt his therapy for budgetary reasons. While he was off Oracea, his condition flared and visibly worsened. When we resumed his therapy we could see the improvements almost instantly! Thank you, thank you!" | 10 | April 12, 2008 | 85 | 64 |
32,746 | Budesonide / formoterol | moterol) | "I have used many different types of inhalers for asthma control. Symbicort seems to work well, but may cause significant personality modification (nervous, angry at small things, anxiety over small things) and muscle/bone aching that is significant, especially if any work is done , even small things." | 8 | December 12, 2011 | 70 | 47 |
155,529 | Metronidazole | diverticulitis | "While they do the job as intended the Flagyl makes you sick and nauseous. Food and drink lose its taste and you can gag from just trying to swallow the pill. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis last year and spent 12 days in the hospital with a perforated colon. Luckily the meds did the job and kept me from having to get surgery which would have resulted in a colostomy bag for 4-6 months. This year I had some symptoms again and went to doctor right away. I got the meds again (Flagyl and Cipro 500 mg each twice a day). 48 hours in I am feeling better from the disease but not so much from the meds.
To get past the taste of the pills on the way down I started taking it with a spoonful of honey." | 8 | September 22, 2014 | 50 | 139 |
222,841 | Topamax | migraine prevention | "I was prepared for the basic side effects: Carbonated beverages not tasting right, and also some loss of appetite. I was put on 100mg from the get go. I also had the fairly common side effect of just feeling confused, though this wasn't all that severe and I was still able to do well in school. I also experienced tingling in my hands and feet, and though this was irritating, it was bearable. The real kicker for why I quit taking this medicine was when I began to have what felt like panic attacks and severe confusion, along with elevated heartbeat and dizziness. Also my fingers would move on their own and seem to get stuck sticking straight out and I had no control over it. " | 5 | July 3, 2013 | 67 | 127 |
47,133 | Thyroid desiccated | underactive thyroid | "There is a level of inconsistency in its quality and in its potency. I have tried taking it in different ways. Starting with swallowing it (cause immediate bloating). Tried it sublingually and finally crushing it. Again, I have found some difference in the way it crushes. Some are crumbly (more potent) and some are sticky (same batch). One whole box was totally useless. I didnt realise this immediately. Side effects kept increasing with each dose and I kept feeling tired, nauseated, and lacked energy. This effect wore out 4-5 hrs after taking the pill and felt almost back to normal. I opened a new batch and things improved withi 2 days..less side effects and more energy levels. Other side effect is sweet taste. I will try a different brand" | 5 | July 13, 2015 | 42 | 129 |
210,133 | Linzess | irritable bowel syndrome | "I have had IBS most of my life with feeling of fatigue from constipation and cramping. Tried not eating certain foods, no gluten no dairy but never seemed to overcome this issue. Tried every bottle for sale to help with this and seem to make issues worse and only a temp solution. I got a script for Linzess 145 and decided to try it out in the evening after dinner to see what would happen. I finally had a normal BM. Decided to then take it as directed in morning on empty stomach it also works but will give you the squirts. Will try the evening again and morning as my schedules allow. Main thing is I'm moving my food through now and no cramping etc. love it so far." | 10 | August 13, 2016 | 31 | 130 |
57,272 | Esomeprazole / naproxen | osteoarthritis | "Horrible experience. Took for 14 days as directed and by day 11 There was blood in my bowel movements. Days 12 and 13 had me doubled over with severe stomach pains and watery diarrhea up to ( no exaggeration...18 times a day) I figured that it was from this new medication and stopped immediately. Stomach pain subsided but now need a colonoscopy to be sure that I am ok. Also gained 8 pounds in these 2 weeks. Really helped with my hip pain but no thanks...... I'd rather deal with hip pain than this nightmare." | 1 | July 26, 2016 | 10 | 95 |
58,922 | Lantus Solostar | diabetes, type 2 | "When I realized I was diabetic I was very ill. My vision went blurry, my tongue was bleeding, sores would form and not heal on my arms, so thirsty, urinating every 15 mins etc. I have Type 2 diabetes and went on to Lantus as soon as the hospital released me. This is the best and safest way to keep your blood sugar levels normal. I have had control of my diabetes for 7 months now and it is so easy. Had to see an endocrinologist today and he tried to put me on Byetta and I told him no way will you change me from my Lantus Solostar as it never makes me feel bad and always makes me feel good and in control. Lantus is really great. " | 10 | February 27, 2013 | 32 | 130 |
23,672 | Natalizumab | multiple sclerosis | "I have had 81 infusions. I have tried all other injectable multiple sclerosis medications without much success. Although the PML is in the back of my mind, I keep plugging away every month. I have a wife and four children and a safety sensitive job. I function just like any other 43 year old man (playing golf, mowing my own yard, etc). I really don't think it would be possible without Tysabri. For me and my family, we feel that it is worth the risk. I am JC virus positive also." | 10 | August 20, 2013 | 141 | 91 |
149,853 | Mirena | birth control | "I had read so many bad reviews prior to my appointment, and I just wanted to share the positive experience I've had since having the Mirena inserted in June '11. I am a 29-year old mother of one. Prior to having a child, I had been on many versions of the pill, with no issues. A year after my son was born, I tried the mini-pill, along with other lower-dose versions of the pill, but found that I was moody and wanting to crawl out of my skin most of the time. My doctor had recommended Mirena, as it contains a very small amount of a progestin hormone.
Insertion was mildly uncomfortable, but tolerable; Some cramping continued for the next 24 hours, but nothing worse than what I had experienced during periods. I have noticed an increase in hair loss while in the shower, but nothing abnormal; I'm not going bald. I would occasionally notice my breasts were tender, but typically around the time of menstruation. I have had zero issues with weight gain or mood swings, and found no issues with my libido. It has been five months and I have stopped getting my period, as of this month. Hurray!
I've always had very heavy periods, but they became much lighter almost immediately. The most irritating part was spotting for days before and after my actual period. Dealing with that just took a little patience, because like I said, I've now stopped menstruating. I would absolutely recommend this, and hope that the negative experiences of others don't scare everyone as much as they had initially scared me." | 9 | October 13, 2011 | 3 | 268 |
106,300 | Implanon | birth control | "This form of contraception is great for preventing pregnancy, there is no worry of forgetting a pill. However after 6 months I've just had my implant removed, at first it was fine, although periods are very irregular, they would happen unexpectedly. I suffered from mood swings, depression, low sex drive and acne whilst having the implant. My appetite increased, constantly feeling hungry and I gained some weight. My emotions were all over the place, I found myself getting far too emotional, crying quite a lot! I'm so happy that it is now removed and I can look forward to feeling good again." | 4 | May 30, 2017 | 8 | 102 |
171,143 | Methylnaltrexone | constipation, drug induced | "Opioids since 2000, Chronic Pain from Post-Polio Syndrome. I've been fighting this big problem since 2001 & I've tried everything. For the last two years I used "irrigation", a slow and messy solution. Recently I tried Movantik, but found it to be significantly harsher on the GI tract. As soon as I got over the "Yikes! I'm about to stick a needle in my stomach!", everything went swimmingly. Yes, moderate gas cramping, but far gentler than what I'd suffered in the past. It was incredibly fast in my case. First "urge" in under 15 minutes and major evac in just a few minutes. I figured I was done for the day 1, so I headed back to bed. Fifteen minutes later my 2nd evac was twice as big as the first. 5 Stars" | 10 | February 19, 2016 | 18 | 133 |
131,029 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I got the Mirena last year a few days before Thanksgiving and I bled (first heavy, then light spotting) all the way until New Year's Day, 2010. My cycle renewed itself the 2nd week in January, and now, mid-February, I'm still spotting. I've spent more dollars than usual for sanitary stuff, and this really disrupted my sex life. My husband deploys overseas for work and gets to come home every 6 months he was home last month and the bleeding threw in a monkey wrench. I hate it. I'm always tired and moody. " | 1 | February 13, 2010 | 34 | 94 |
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