Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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108,901	Nexplanon	birth control	"Insertion date was 4 May 17 & as of 4 Jul 17 I've been on my period for over 3 wks. The doctor stated I would have side effects and to give the birth control at least 6mths to adjust within my system. I use to have very painful periods before & now my period is painless but I'm hoping & praying that my period does regulate over the next 6mths. As men would say it's not normal to bleed this long and not be dead lol =) So I'm hopeful that maybe the bleeding will subside but as I read other comments I am very concerned about hair lose and falling into depression. I am having slight weight gain but I'm 5'9in so it's not noticeable. I have chronic acne but my acne has minimized since being on nexplanon, so that my upside at this time~"	3	July 4, 2017	1	147
182,138	Clomipramine	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I began taking this drug in 1990. It gave me my life back. I have taken it for 27 years and it still works for me. For me the side effects are worth enduring. I also take buspar twice a day for these 27 years."	9	February 15, 2017	24	45
119,687	Topicort	atopic dermatitis	"I am allergic to Propylene Glycol. It's in everything to treat the allergic reaction: Topicort is the only topical steroid that has worked for me. My doctor told me that all forms of Topicort Cream, Gel and Ointment contain no PG and is hypoallergenic."	10	October 12, 2010	34	44
101,176	Invega	schizophrenia	"The medicine is partly covered by my issurance company. Current maintenance dosage 3 mg (was 6mg) Invega. After taking Invega my positive symptoms vanished completely after a number of weeks, furthermore I don't get an unreal sense (depersonalization) which was the case with Risperdal. Unfortenately I got the following side-effects (discussed with my physician): - weight gain (8 kilo's) - sometimes strange expression around mouth, stiffness - tiredness/weakness, need more sleep - intense dreaming, sometimes nightmares - harder to breath through nose - increase of ALAT blood values (80) - dizziness after sudden activity - heartburn For now the positive effects outweight the negative effects."	8	November 25, 2012	39	105
75,838	Temazepam	insomnia	"Restoril has been great. I sleep 6 hours and wake up feeling refreshed, no hangover effects. I took trazodone, Ambien, and Lunesta before. None have been as effective. I have very few nights where I struggle getting to sleep on 15mg."	9	August 25, 2013	94	41
40,999	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	chronic pain	"I have 2 torn discs in my lower back and Lumbar Facet Syndrome (joints). My job is extremely physical. I've been on EVERYTHING! Nothing works as well as this. I'm able to do my job and play with my kids."	10	November 21, 2014	69	40
39,639	Contrave	obesity	"Started Contrave on 2/1/15, no exercise, greatly modified my eating habits, got off carbonated drinks on 3/1/15. Almost a year in and I have lost 92 pounds, I am now walking 5 miles a day, lifting weights. Chronic back pain left after 50 pounds. I saw a reduction in the craving suppression about month 7 and had to start exercising to continue weight loss. I think this is a great drug if you are willing to do the lifestyle change that is required."	8	January 21, 2016	27	83
100,014	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"After 3 days of starting this new birth control, I was feeling nauseous. This lasted for a few days. Also, I've been bleeding for almost 3 weeks now. It's not heavy, but its tiresome and getting costly to keep buying panty liners all the time."	3	June 7, 2017	1	45
211,176	Aftera	emergency contraception	"So I had a crazy college night where there was no condom used, I'm not on birth control, and this relentless boy literally came all over my area. I was freaking out. He bought me aftera the next day and I took it immediately probably like 6 hours after having sex. I read the reviews and started panicking because so many people claimed they got pregnant. Anyways a week later I got my period (YAY!) so if you use it when you should you'll be fine! Something to keep in mind is that most people that write reviews are people that have SUPER STRONG experiences with products. You're more likely to write a negative review if you're frustrated w/ a product rather then satisfied bc it did what it was supposed to so don't panic! (:"	10	February 13, 2017	15	136
112,161	Gabapentin	pain	"This drug worked well with my shingles...thats about it! they want me to keep taking it for pain and it does nothing for me! gotta see doc on Thursday so hopefully he changes that. 900mg a day and does nothing? I hate taking meds as it is if its not gonna help with pain y take it?"	3	February 20, 2017	33	57
88,004	Clindamycin	bacterial infection	"Omg. I wish I would have read this two days ago! I was prescribed this at 300 mg every 8 hours for an abscessed tooth. Two days ago. I literally feel like I have the flu! Absolutely no pain relief and the swelling in my jaw is exactly the same. On top of that my dentist is closed till Monday (today is Wednesday). I've been drinking water and taking it with food. NEVER AGAIN."	1	December 30, 2015	16	74
36,715	Fentanyl	pain	"I have been using the fentanyl 75mg patches for 2 months after gradual increase from 25 to 50 to 75mg changed every 72 hours, I have degenerative bone in my cervical spine and I am having tests for inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid). I do notice the pain coming back on the third day - a few hours before I need to change it. The sweating on the first day I awake and the dry mouth are not pleasant at all but a small price to pay for better quality of life. I have gone from active horse owner and working to being on disability. I was in so much pain I was having days of work and many days unable to get up. I am unable to do my horse any more but I don't feel as much pain and that is what counts."	9	October 12, 2009	7	143
223,231	Estradiol	postmenopausal symptoms	"It's the best thing since sliced bread. I don't feel it, think about it, only change it every three months. My only problem is the cost - very expensive and my insurance pays nothing on it!"	10	January 14, 2010	20	36
75,057	Nitrofurantoin	prevention of bladder infection	"I took Macrobid for the second time in 10 yrs told the doctor about how I am allergic to it and he said you will be fine. Took 1 tablet Tuesday night and for the next 5 hrs I was throwing up, passing out and diarrhea all at the same time. This is not for me."	1	March 24, 2011	34	56
150,899	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	bacterial skin infection	"I went to the hospital last night because there was a boil under my armpit. Last month I had one on my buttock. They tested me for diabetes, I'm not a diabetic. I don't know why I keep getting boils. They couldn't drain it because fluid hasn't formed yet, so they gave me Bactrim. I have to take 2 pills every 12 hrs. They are huge. And hopefully they work well for me like they did for most of you!"	8	September 30, 2011	38	80
179,305	Olanzapine	insomnia	"This medicine is the best sleep aid I have found. I tried Ambien and it made me crazy. I can sleep with Zyprexa and wake up the next morning with no side effects. I just have to make sure I take it early in the evening. If I take it too late, it will make me groggy in the morning. Unlike some of the reports I have heard, it doesn't effect my weight at all."	10	December 10, 2014	80	75
138,519	Phentermine	obesity	"I'm 5'5" and I started taking this pill on 05/24 weighing at 189lbs today is 05/29 and I weigh 182lbs. My goal was to lose 5 pounds a week, but I feel like I may lose more. I get jittery in the mornings after I take it and a little nauseous, but it goes away. I don't exercise. I eat once in the morning and then I have no appetite throughout the day. It does keep me up at night if I don't take it earlier than 10am. And I definitely get the dry mouth which makes me crave water. I haven't started exercising yet, hopefully I lose more then."	9	May 29, 2013	24	110
165,324	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had my Kyleena inserted yesterday & I took 1000 mg of Tylenol an hour before. My Dr wanted to insert it during my menstrual cycle to make it easier, which was fine with me. The pain was about 8/10 but only lasted for about 5 minutes total, including insertion and afterwards. The biggest thing was that I got really dizzy and had nausea. In high school, pre birth control, I had periods where the cramping was so bad I'd pass out, so it just felt like one of my old period cramps, honestly. I'm cramping a little this morning, but nothing too bad. My flow has even decreased. So far I'm very pleased!"	10	June 28, 2017	1	114
166,060	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"IT WORKED!! Took 10 hours after condom slipped off and 2 days after my period. Had pretty bad side effects for the whole month until my period came ( breast tenderness, back pain, cramps and vaginak discharge) but nothing I couldn't handle. I also had breakthrough bleeding after 6 days and spotting after 14 days. My period did come 5 days late so don't panic!! I am also over the weight limit so don't worry!"	10	January 28, 2017	6	75
13,599	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"The dosage of Adderall XR is variable from person to person within the established prescribing limitations that are an essential aspect of using this drug safely. That being said, I have personally experienced the efficacy of Adderall XR as being determined by being on the right dosage (not too little or not too much) of this very effective medication for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder."	8	June 23, 2011	3	64
103,957	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have been on it for three months and have gained over 10 pounds, while on my regular gym schedule. I also never get pimples and I have had about 6 in the past 3 months."	1	June 19, 2014	12	36
155,556	Metronidazole	bacterial vaginitis	"Had an odor for about a year before being diagnosed after the discharge got heavy. The smell penetrated everything I wore and ranged from fishy to sickly sweet and metallic. I've been taking the pills twice daily for six days and I'm fairly certain my symptoms are gone! Awful taste that stays with you all day though."	8	June 12, 2014	27	57
42,366	Atenolol	ventricular tachycardia	"I went on Dyazide for high blood pressure; it was seriously high. It was still a little bit high so the doctor put me on Dyazide. My resting heart rate was also consistently above 100, probably around 120. Now, I have normal blood pressure and normal resting heart rate. There were no noticeable side effects. I am very happy with my hypertension and tachycardia medicines."	10	September 3, 2011	12	65
123,122	Azelastine	not listed / othe	"My primary care doctor prescribed this for my post nasal drip, nightly coughing, sneezing and congested sinuses. It has worked extremely well. I did try to cut back from the 2 sprays twice daily to one spray and all symptoms returned quickly! I have Epstein Barr so if I'm catching a cold, I do see my doctor if it hasn't improved in 3 days."	9	June 28, 2015	3	64
33,105	Seasonique	birth control	"I have been taking Seasonique for about 4 weeks and have been experiencing some bleeding for about 7 days now with some cramping. My spotting went away for a day but came right back. I will stick it out for a few more days but if it persists for over another week I'm going to stop taking them. I got on the pill to not have a period."	4	March 3, 2010	1	68
94,765	Abilify	bipolar disorde	"I feel the Abilify working on my depression. I am singing and happier then I have been in a while. I was taking Invega before and that did not help me at all. I am diagnosed with Bipolar 1. This medicine has lessened my mania but has not vanished it completely. I do not see any side effects with this medicine!"	10	November 17, 2013	39	61
210,136	Linzess	irritable bowel syndrome	"I've been on linzess for 2 weeks and feel amazing! Yes I go to the bathroom a lot in the morning, about 4 times, mostly watery. BUT it beats feeling cramped and gross all day like I did before. My stomach is flatter Bc I am finally not bloated. I am not sure how people gain weight on this Bc it makes you go to the bathroom a lot. Maybe fluid retention. I do drink A LOT of water with this medicine and followed the reccomendation of increased fiber in my diet. I've lost 5lbs. It's only been 2 weeks but I am having amazing results and am finally pain free!"	10	August 5, 2016	41	111
84,000	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"Like most other women on here, I started out with Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo. Then my insurance wouldn't cover it now I'm taking Tri Lo Sprintec. I've been on it for close to a year now and haven't had many negative side effects. The first two or three months I had nausea but that went away after a while. I have hardly any PMS symptoms, my periods are regular and last 5 days Max. And not many breakouts. I'm happy with this pill and would continue to take it. The one thing I noticed that's different from the name brand is when I jump straight in to a new pack to skip my period, I have spotting for a week or two."	10	July 20, 2017	0	122
186,963	Famciclovir	cold sores	"I always have a packet of this on me. ALWAYS. In the hand bag, in the bedside drawer... it doesn't matter. I feel panicky when I don't have a packet on me somewhere. Many times I've thought I've felt the tingle or seen a tiny little bump, and I've taken the 3 x pills STRAIGHT AWAY and no cold sore has ever appeared. There was one instance when my lip got burnt from too much sun / wind exposure, and my lip swelled up and I had the MOTHER of all cold sores - unfortunately these nifty pills didn't stop that, but definitely cut healing time back to roughly 4 days (instead of 10!). Zinc, Lysine and yoghurt are also very good to take when treating an outbreak. Good luck!"	9	February 26, 2016	12	130
96,265	Sertraline	anxiety and stress	"I've been taking Zoloft for a little over a year. It has been very effective for controlling my symptoms (I have GAD). Now I'm able to concentrate on my college classes, and in general stopped feeling anxious about different events and situations (exams, trips far away, driving a car, etc). I started with 12.5mg and took that each morning for 6 months or so, without side effects. Then it stopped working well (the minor, yet bothersome, anxiety episodes came back), so I increased the dose to 25mg, and now am on 37.5mg, and doing good so far. Usually, I am sensitive to medications, so it was a nice surprise that Zoloft did not affect me negatively. Thanks to Zoloft, I feel like a different, more confident and more calm person now."	9	April 13, 2011	40	131
127,726	Phentermine	obesity	"I started Phentermine 37.5 mg on 3/11/2017. It is not affecting me at all and how I know this is back in 1997--I took "phen-phen" and lost over 30 lbs in a month. I would get "the feeling" you get and I had bad insomnia. I am 45 years old and 5'1 and weigh 203. Back in 2014, I weighed in at a whopping 247 and by 2016, I have been hovering right around 203--hence, why I decided to try Phentermine again. I lost the previous weight by counting calories and it did indeed work. Could it be that the Phentermine is not working because maybe I need Adipex instead? IDK, but it has me really flustered. I can sleep and eat. It's crazy. "	3	March 21, 2017	7	125
185,750	Saxenda	obesity	"An update I been on Saxenda for 3 weeks I'm still on 1.2 dose a day. I'm so happy started at 224 and I'm at 212 which means I'm down 12 lbs in 3 weeks. I recommend this medication to get you started on a healthier path. My side effects have completely disappear so now I'm really comfortable with my dose I'll increase this week and see how it goes."	10	May 17, 2016	28	70
142,698	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Hello everyone, I promised myself I would write a review on Next Choice - even if it worked or not. And now I'm here to share my experience. So I had unprotected sex Wednesday night around 10pm (he jizzed inside of me) and let me tell you how truly scared I was! So I decide to take plan b pill the next morning however there was no plan b in stock so I had to settle for next choice 2 dose. Around 10am I swallowed BOTH .75mg pills with some water and a McDonald's breakfast sandwich. So hours went by and I didn't feel a single side effect. Surprisingly. However the next day or two I started to feel nauseous randomly and got frequent headaches. I never had any other problems.Today is Friday and I just got my period. Just be patient my loves!"	8	July 21, 2017	2	144
183,001	Cymbalta	depression	"I would have rated Cymbalta a 10 if not for lowered libido & difficulty going off of it (not uncommon for most all AD's). I took for 6 years after an episode of anxiety & depression. I would still be taking it but it effect was dropping off after about 6 years so I switched meds (wish I hadn't have messed with switching but that's another story). The only side effect I noticed consistently over 6 years was decreased libido. I'm sure there were initial start up effects but I was such a nervous wreck that I either didn't notice or don't remember. It was a great med for me & I wish it still worked."	8	April 10, 2015	73	116
173,815	Provigil	9</span> users found this comment helpful.	"I seriously do not know how this medicine is approved as a stimulant. I suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and shift work sleep disorder. This medicine in no way kept me awake, alert, or focused. If anything I had a complete opposite affect. I felt some sort of brain fog, my performance at work lagged, and I couldn't keep my eyes open. I had no motivation to accomplish any tasks, or get out of bed for that matter. Along with these negative effects I had headaches and nausea. I would not recommend this as a stimulant or something for sharp cognitive effects. But, maybe more like a sleeping pill. I felt like it was a sleeping pill, but struggling to stay awake after taking it. Tried for 1 week."	1	May 26, 2016	9	130
68,359	Plan B	emergency contraception	"I've taken it twice, one about three weeks after the other. it worked, though I did start my period a week after taking the pill both times. I was a little concerned having two periods so close to together but I was assured it was fine, and there was nothing unusual about the periods except the timing. Also, taking Plan B with alcohol didn't make the pill ineffective for me. Good to know."	10	December 10, 2009	24	73
39,502	Contrave	obesity	"I was considering bariatric surgery, my Dr. asked me to try Contrave first. I started at 277 lbs. I started taking Contrave and reduced my carb intake, and have noticed that with the Contrave my portions have been much smaller and I've not wanted to snack between meals. Within the first Month I had lost 12 lbs. I did have some dizziness week 4 when I added the 4th daily pill, it only lasted about a week and I've not experienced any side effects since. I am now 3 months in and 31 lbs down- almost 1/3 away to my goal. I've added exercise to my routine (3X weekly 40-60 mintues each time) in the last month, and I feel like I have more energy and my joints are less achy. Would definitely recommend for anyone needing to lose weight."	10	July 7, 2016	30	140
57,687	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	back pain	"I was in a recent accident. I was hit from behind. I had to go to thee emergency room. I have a Concussion, Lubosacrial Strain, Cervical Strain etc. I have not taken to much of the medication yet. I rate this medication a 8 because, it helps you sleep and it helps with the back pain very good. Not too many side effects. I have to wear a cervical collar for awhile and I was diagnosed as having Acute head Injury. I hope all will be ok. "	8	September 12, 2014	52	88
110,681	Duragesic	pain	"I was "scared" at first to try Duragesic because I knew this was a very strong pain killer. But I was taking so many pills without much relief that something else had to be done. I still have some pain (back pain - 3 compression fxs., and a fractured kneecap). The patches have been a big help in managing all my bone pain. Glad I was "brave" enough to try them. My Dr. is great to prescribe them,"	7	December 3, 2012	71	78
167,480	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I had unprotected sex with my partner and he finished in me. I was freaked out. I immediately got my birth control the next day and began taking it. I had stopped taking it for some months because during the time I was not sexually active. Because its been so long since I've taken it it made me a little sick. My body was not immune to the hormones anymore. I got parranoid and thought I was pregnant and got my partner to go get the morning after pill. I actually took it later than the box said. My dumbass thought it was within 5 days so I took it on the 4th day. A week later my period started. I'm going to take a pregnancy test to be double sure though once my period goes off. I think it worked."	9	February 28, 2016	17	141
84,139	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I have been on this birth control for just over a year now and I love it. It is the first pill I've ever tried and it works great for me. I had a little nausea when I first began taking them, but it went away after a month or so. The only negative thing I have noticed is sometimes at the beginning of a new pill pack, I lose my appetite for about a week. I have gained about 5 pounds in the past year. I have no complaints other than that though. I take my pill at the exact same time every day religiously and have never missed a pill, and I have not gotten pregnant. Also, I am able to determine exactly what days I am going to be on my period now which is so nice. It's been a great birth control for me!"	8	May 12, 2017	2	148
105,814	Atomoxetine	adhd	"Strattera was my first treatment after I was diagnosed with ADHD PI for six months. First week on 40 mg, then 80 mg and the last three months on 100 mg. I didn't improve any symptom, but it worsen everything. I got negative effects, from the sexual side (no erections just after taking Strattera,). My mood was really unstable, with peeks of depressing episodes and rage outbursts on the last weeks. Now I'm quitting it, and I got some discontinuing effect as tension on my head and anxiety. On the next week I'll start with methyphenidate and I hope the best."	1	October 1, 2016	10	101
89,384	Celexa	depression	"I have been on Celexa for 2 months. I was very reluctant and had tried several in the past (couldn't get past the side effects). I didn't feel great the first couple weeks, but it wasn't awful. After 3 weeks, I felt better, more relaxed, and happier. I didn't feel much different, just started enjoying things more (as they should be). I smile more and laugh more - I get excited about things (I haven't felt excitement in a LONG time). I'm so happy I stuck with this one and it has truly worked for me. Also, I've had trouble accepting an anti-depressant as a treatment option because I have no reason to be depressed - great life, kids, job, husband. But, I was. I guess it's my brain chemistry, but it is what it is. This works!"	10	December 9, 2013	261	138
97,899	Nexplanon	birth control	"I have had nexplanon for 3 weeks today. I started bleeding after two weeks and 2 days. That was Saturday and today is Thursday. (5 days) I am still lightly bleeding. My periods are usually 3-4 days so i'll not sure how long this will last. The bleeding is very light. Not really a problem for me because I expected this. I will check back in when it stops and let everyone know how long it lasted!"	5	October 1, 2015	5	77
190,899	Tessalon Perles	cough	"Just started using tessalon perles while having a horrible cough from bronchitis. Very shortly after taking first dose I am hardly coughing at all! That's awesome as last night I was coughing so much I woke up with no voice! Not having any side effects from it as others have reported. Love it!!"	10	April 4, 2016	36	53
194,060	Stribild	hiv infection	"Diagnosed with HIV in 1985 (30 years ago). Monitored CD4 levels decreased gradually until they reached 240 2 months ago. Decided to start medications. Took Atripla for one month (December 2014) but had too many side effects. Started Stribild 2 months ago and have tingling and numbness in feet and lower legs. Breathing seems changed. Rapid heart rate a few hours after taking it. Worried about lactic acidosis and liver/kidney damage. Reading lots of internet articles about HIV medications doing more harm than good. Have to wonder if starting meds was a good decision."	7	March 8, 2015	17	94
2,506	Camrese	birth control	"I went on this because I really liked the sound of only 4 periods a year (mine are miserable & heavy). I didn't have any spotting on the 1st pack. However, on just about every pack since then I've had anywhere from 1-3 weeks of spotting. Sometimes it's just brown discharge, other times it warrants a tampon. My periods are just as heavy and miserable. I also initially had a massive acne flare up when I started Camrese. About twice per pack I'll break out badly on my face - once during my period and about 2-3 weeks after that. I'll be asking for a different brand at my next visit. Been on this for 1 year but hey, I didn't get pregnant."	5	February 21, 2016	2	123
25,712	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"Overall, the patch is easy and convenient- especially for a college freshman. I was on the patch for about 4 months and my only complaints are that I struggled placing it somewhere that it didn't get wrinkled and gross from fabric, I was more emotional (could also be stress from college), and I did gain about 10 pound within those four months. I'm also a runner and swim occasionally, so I have to limit my time in the pool and can't sweat too much because I'm scared the patch will fall off. Otherwise, it cleared up my acne, lessened my symptoms from my period, and my period is perfectly regulated and only last about 4 days. Definitely recommend. I found the best place to put the patch is on the upper arm."	8	March 24, 2014	14	132
223,529	Sutent	renal cell carcinoma	"Thanks to God, my dr and the makers of sutent, I'm still here. I got my left kidney removed and three years later I discovered a mets in the spine and liver which was treated with radiation followed by sutent. I started with 50mg but couldn't tolerate so it got reduced to 25mg. The condition is stable for 8 months now and the side effects are bearable. I'm very grateful and recommend this medication to anyone who needs it"	10	September 15, 2016	15	79
174,840	Exalgo	chronic pain	"I have CRPS stage 3 in my left arm and left foot. I started on 16mg a day of exalgo, then up to 12 2xday, now 16 2xday for 32mg a day. I found the 2x a day was the key for this medicine since its takes a long time to start so the next dose 12 hours apart really helped. I'm just starting the 32mg a day since my crps spread to my entire left arm so I'm hoping I don't eventually get to the 32mg 2x/day.. has anyone else taken that much?"	10	October 25, 2013	43	94
60,732	MoviPrep	bowel preparation	"I was prescribed this by my dr. for a colonoscopy and I'd say it started working in about 30 minutes. Unlike others, I had no problem drinking it as my dr. advised me to mix it with orange gatorade. I mixed it early in the morning and refrigerated it until about 5 pm and was able to chug it down. For me it was easy to drink because it was cold and the gatorade made it sweeter."	10	October 5, 2016	6	77
77,294	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"Just signing on to echo what many others have expressed. Since I began taking this medication, I don't feel the ravenous, physical hunger that I used to feel, nor am I having those all-too-familiar "comfort food" cravings. I don't feel "amped up," and have had no trouble sleeping. The only side effect I've noticed (I don't consider it a negative side effect) is that I am experiencing slightly altered taste. Flavors don't seem to come through as "vividly" as before, which is helpful in reducing interest in the foods that I need to stay away from anyway! I've dropped pounds effortlessly. This medication has been extremely helpful after injury-induced weight gain. Definitely a Godsend!"	10	July 28, 2013	109	114
78,126	Zyprexa	bipolar disorde	"This drug did its job. It stopped any mood swings for the most part, but the biggest downside was that I bloated up and slept heavily. I put on maybe, 10-20kgs whilst on this drug (I was on it for 2 years). Effective nontheless."	6	November 2, 2013	44	44
116,469	Adalimumab	psoriatic arthritis	"After a year if misdiagnosis I was eventually told I had Psoriatic Arthritis. It hit me quickly and within a year was in constant pain in my chest, hands and feet that prevented me walking far. I was 43 at the time. After years of NSAIDs I was put on Humira. What a difference, I am 99% pain free and the swelling has all but disappeared all within a month or so of taking, a miracle for me. "	10	November 16, 2011	51	79
203,667	Zyban	smoking cessation	"I smoked from age 15 to 50, up to 3 packs a day. I quit many times and suffered greatly. Plan 2: Decrease number of cigarettes a day, then quit. I decreased to 10-12 a day for about 10 months. Started Zyban and quit 7 days later. Went to Las Vegas of all places and all the smoking didn't tempt me. I am now 66 and haven't had a smoke since."	10	February 8, 2014	142	71
27,724	Lexapro	anxiety	"Wasn't sleeping well and was having career-related anxiety. I went to my PCP and he put me on Ambien and Lexapro. I was very concerned about effect Lexapro would have on me, but I went ahead and started it. First day I was a little tingly but no other immediate physical response. The next morning I woke up retching/dry heaving. I spent the whole day having hot and cold spells. My ears were burning. My head felt congested but without any sinus issues. I was severely agitated/restless. I couldn't sit still. Felt sick all day. I took the pill again the second morning (yesterday), but today woke up retching again. Still very restless with some twitching of arms and legs. Didn't take the medicine again today."	2	November 13, 2017	2	126
89,717	Celexa	depression	"I started taking this medication about 2 and a half years ago, and I am now having to be taken off it, just for the fact of it's not helping me anymore. When I first started taking this medicine it helped me out a lot. I just went through a two and half year break up and fell as it's just not strong enough. I'm taking 80mg a night, and its just not helping. So I got prescribed Pristiq today and now going to see how it works. Hopefully it does."	3	January 19, 2010	10	91
35,521	Flibanserin	hypoactive sexual desire disorde	"I've been on Addyi now for 4 weeks and it is working for me! I've went from that dread every time my husband wantedv sex to a great desire for him. I'm finding when I think of sex which I often do now I'm on Addyi, I get a tingling feeling in my libido. We went from sex twice a year to a few times a week and getting better. It has also helped with my depression. The plus is better lubrication and multiple big O's. I only had nausea the 1st day. I normally have high blood pressure but Addyi brought my blood pressure down to normal so I don't have to take blood pressure medication now. Good luck ladies and don't get discouraged because of the media because they don't know what the outcome is because it's new."	9	March 1, 2016	72	140
13,646	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"Uneven throughout the day, especially noticeable dip after 4 hours or so, then wears off gradually. The directions say to take it in the morning, but I need all day coverage (I have severe ADHD) so I need another dose around 3pm. No insomnia problems with this usage, though I tend to go to bed late anyway (after 2am)."	9	November 14, 2009	11	59
214,661	Escitalopram	depression	"I would like to add to everyones into, the first day of taking your low dose maybe try take your first day on a non work day! Both days I went back on it I threw up on day one and felt nauseous. Everyone is different but that was me! My starting dose for week one was 10mg then brought up to 15. Do not let this put you off as after day one, this goes away and it's all back to normal :)"	10	August 30, 2017	15	84
125,492	Dulcolax	constipation	"I took Ducolax about 9pm and normally it doesn't affect me whatsoever. It woke me at 6am with severe cramps, worst than child labour to be honest. I feel a cold sweat coming on, I was dizzy. I couldn't sit in one place I was in that much pain. I would not recommend this, I'd go for the easy option of pure orange or something along them lines."	10	September 4, 2014	31	68
31,790	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I'm 23 and this is my 2nd YI the first one played out on its own and after two period cycles it cleared up this time around was more intense and I don't have medical insurance at the moment so I bought the 7day Monistat cream. The first day was the worse the itching was much worse than the actual infection, it's like it intensified it by 10, the second night I forgot so I took it that morning still itching . I'm on night four and still the medicine causes itching that is very uncomfortable however I have experienced no burning. On the positive it does look like the infection is clearing up and there Is Barely if any itching. Will continue treatment untill 7days are up. Not the best treatment but it does work"	6	October 15, 2015	4	136
19,679	Pregabalin	migraine prevention	"I usually have bad migraines that knock me out for a day or two every week. Today I had the aura, the nausea and all my senses started feeling fuzzy like they do when it's coming on. This time, the troubles went away in an hour and I was left with a minimal headache. This is on Lyrica 2x75mg daily, that I actually take for Social Anxiety Disorder/Generalized Anxiety Disorder."	10	December 21, 2011	38	70
41,716	Clonidine	opiate withdrawal	"Clonidine is wonderful for me. I've been using heroin, 1.5 g's a day for several years. The clonidine combined with my lorazepam made the withdrawal sickness almost non existent. Best part is: you can actually get some sleep. Stay strong."	7	April 28, 2015	132	40
90,801	Norco	pain	"I started having mild ankle pain about two years ago that increased to severe pain now. Doctor's still can't figure out what's wrong with me or what is causing the pain. Is it my back or my actual ankle? I have been put on many pain medications which haven't worked till now. I am currently taking Norco 7.5 along with Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day and I am able to function. At first, I was scared because I didn't want to become addicted but, when you can't function at all due to the severe pain, you put all those fears aside and you go for it. At first you do feel a little high with the med but, your body become adjusted to it and you begin to feel normal and with less, LESS pain. Take your meds as directed & follow up with your MD."	8	October 8, 2017	5	148
215,608	Copper	birth control	"I've had my IUD for about 8 years and it has been the most faithful birth control. No repetitive visits to the doctors or the possibility or missing a pill (or any weight change), when I first got the IUD inserted, my doctor at that time did mentioned a possible slight discomfort for the first few days but anything over 5 days or a week to go back and he will adjust it, which that was exactly the case. After my adjustment, I did not feel anything and has been the best birth control ever!! I recommended to several friends but did not have a good experience, we are all different and our bodies will react differently to sustain things. I decided to look into the reviews since I will need to removed it pretty soon and see how is it working now"	8	June 27, 2017	1	143
188,324	ParaGard	birth control	"I've had my Paraguard for over seven years and it's worked exactly as promised. My periods did return to the intensity they were before using hormonal birth control, but they were not worsened. Occasionally my husband will have it jab him during intercourse, which is the only reason it's not 10 stars."	9	July 9, 2017	2	52
188,594	ParaGard	birth control	"I am 27, and got my Paragard IUD in 2011. I've been sexually active since 16, and used a couple brands of bc pills before the IUD. As a young person, I was irresponsible about consistently taking my pills, and think it's a miracle I never got pregnant. In college I learned about the IUD in a Women's Studies course, but I never asked a doctor about it. I wish a doctor would have considered an IUD in consultations about my sexual health as a young person! Best decision I've made. The procedure was easy. 30 minutes after the procedure, extreme cramping set in- Ibuprofen, heating pads, and someone to listen to you whine will be very helpful. Periods are heavy/long/crampy, but I'm so happy to be hormone, worry, and pregnancy free."	10	February 19, 2016	11	132
202,030	Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin	acne	"I went to the doctors about my acne and she prescribed me this gel. I used it on my face the first night I got it and it was fine, woke up with a few red patches but overall thought it worked well, applied it on the second night and I woke up to severe redness and itchiness on my face as well as big dry patches on my cheeks, chin and forehead. Turns out I had an allergic reaction to this gel which has left my sensitive skin unbearable to look at. It has caused my eyes to swell up and itching still persists."	1	August 13, 2016	9	105
126,858	Erythromycin	upper respiratory tract infection	"I have been diagnosed with COPD and IBS and Acid Reflux unfortunately, and I also had developed a chest infection on Monday. My Doctor prescribed ERYTHROMYCIN 200 mg TABLETS. This is Friday and I feel a lot lot better. Thank you very much for this discovery."	10	October 16, 2009	17	46
120,305	Montelukast	asthma	"So happy I've started montelukast. Prior to starting my asthma was really controlling my life. I always had a wheeze and productive cough, requiring my salbutamol inhaler at least twice a day. At present my symptoms have all but stopped, greatly improving my quality of life and tiredness/exercise tolerance."	10	June 21, 2016	13	49
650	Medroxyprogesterone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I am 22 and I had my period for 5 weeks straight so I went to the doctor and they told me I lost so much blood I had to get a blood transfusion then they put me on Provera 10mg 3 x a day for 2 months. At first it stopped the bleeding for a month but then the Provera stopped working so my Dr. switched me on birth control and that doesn't work either. I've been bleeding for a month now. I don't know what to do."	1	December 31, 2011	62	89
18,636	Tikosyn	arrhythmia	"Excellent. I was in atrial fibrillation for about 6 weeks. When my electro-physiologist put me in the hospital to monitor me for this medicine, within 2 hours after taking Tikosyn, I returned to normal sinus rhythm. I still go in and out of atrial fibrillation, and will have catheter ablation within the next few weeks."	10	August 13, 2012	78	55
113,503	Bisacodyl	constipation	"It is an effective product; I take about 2 pills every 2-3 days and they work predictably, usually about 10-12 hours after taking them. Many people have complained about cramping, but the cramps are actually generally quite mild, as long as you drink at least a glass of water right after taking the pills."	8	October 12, 2013	21	54
106,700	Implanon	birth control	"I don't know whats worse the bleeding for 6 months straight or the horrible depression, anxiety, and mood swings. I thought I was crazy luckily me and my friend both got it together and experienced the exact same side effects. So we both knew it was the implanon. The worst mental breakdown of my life. My hormones finally leveled out and I feel like myself again! It took 7 months of mood swings and bleeding nonstop. But I'm starting to feel normal again. I haven't removed it because they keep telling me once your hormones stabilize I'll be fine so I toughed it out. And feel 100% better. I just hope it stays this way."	3	August 23, 2015	6	115
148,641	Mirena	birth control	"I have had the Mirena for 5 months. I HATE IT!! I've had my period for 2 months at a time with some light spotting in between. I'm experiencing abdominal pain all the time. I lose my appetite for 2-4 days at a time. Yet, I'm still gaining weight. I have literally no sex drive, and I'm always moody. I have had 3 kidney infections, 4 bladder infections and one cyst. Don't get me started on my acne, weird discharge and chin hairs!! I love the idea of 5yr protection, but this is NOT for me. Thankfully tomorrow my fianc"	1	November 16, 2016	8	100
106,626	Implanon	birth control	"I had the implant for three months and then had it removed. I became very emotional, overly sensitive and very depressed. I initially did not recognize that this was being caused by the implant but as soon as I did I made the appointment to have it removed. I felt significantly better within a few days. I know everyone is different so I am not writing this to deter anyone from getting it but rather to share my experience."	1	November 2, 2015	11	79
164,495	Diclofenac	pain	"I had pain behind my eyes, a headache, sore throat, and general joint pain. Took 1 tablet before a nap and woke up mostly pain free. No side effects as yet."	10	October 29, 2013	25	31
137,064	Isotretinoin	acne	"Since I was young I have suffered of cystic acne. I think is hormonal because sometimes my face is clear and sometimes is not. Now that I am 35 I decided to go with Zenatane because my dermatologist recommended it. I am on 30 MG twice a day. I have been Using this for one Month Now I Am on my second month and the side effects are horrible. Dry lips, eyes, sleepiness, and the worst joint and muscular pain on my upper middle back, neck, chest, knees, hands , and hips. I am not exaggerating I feel like an old lady of how stiff I feel especially in the mornings. I also have some stomach discomfort and mild heart burn. I don't want to continue but my skin just in one month has improved a great deal."	9	November 6, 2015	11	138
227,507	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I had Implanon inserted after having my second child. I have had it for almost 3 years now and I absolutely love it. I've had maybe 7 short periods in 3 years. Yes it gives me headaches occasionally but another child would do the same. I am actually wanting to get another one. I have been a little moody but you just have to have relax time too (helps a lot.) I have not experienced the decreased sex drive thing so my hubby is fortunate for that. I would recommend this to anyone. It is better than any other birth control out there. That's my opinion and I've tried almost every kind you can think of. I give it a 10."	10	November 28, 2012	2	121
39,663	Contrave	obesity	"I have been on this medication for almost 2 weeks now and have lost 6 lbs. I am 5'8" was 180lbs. I find that I do not get any side effects (nausea/headache) if I have food in my stomach%u2013so eat when you take it! I also try not to take the evening pills too close to bedtime as it keeps me awake for a while. This pill has been very effective at suppressing my craving for sweets and my appetite in general. I realized last week that I hadn't had anything sweet to eat for several days and don't snack at all. The pill helps me realize that I don't need to snack throughout the day and only eat when I'm hungry at mealtimes."	9	February 22, 2016	20	124
144,170	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I just had my second one out in yesterday. The first couple months took some getting use to for my arm so there were things like itching and some hurting going on but that went away. I don't even notice it's there anymore bi didn't have a period until the last two months before it was time to take it out. I love it an hence that's why I got another one put in."	10	June 18, 2016	1	74
54,264	Naloxegol	constipation, drug induced	"Worst reaction to a drug I ever had. Horrible 24 hrs after taking the first 25mg sample. Severe stomach ache, bloating and cramping. Severe, extreme dizziness...and the drug blocked my morphine and gave me horrible opioid withdrawal effects. I was close to going to the ER but kept telling myself it would be over soon. It didn't happen for 30 hrs. Felt like passing out...I was a mess. I take a lot of meds for chronic lyme, fibro and chronic crps pain. I would never take this again. What has helped me is the otc diet pill ALLI which blocks fat from absorbing in the stomach and linzess. The movantik was a horrible experience for me and will never take again.... opioid withdrawal symptoms are awful."	1	February 13, 2016	29	126
174,694	Abreva	herpes simplex	"Does not work at all!!!!!!!!! I started using Abreva at the first sign of a cold sore and less than 4 hours later I had a small bump appear. I was using Abreva all day but by bedtime ( 12 hour's after I first applied ) I had a full blown cold sore. 2 days later and now my whole top lip is broke out. I washed the area and used Q tips to apply but for some reason it still spread. I have never had one to spread before so I will never use this again. I will just stick with tea tree oil."	1	November 19, 2016	5	105
35,632	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"Just jumped onto subs today after using opiates for the past 14 years. I was recently taking in between 20-35 norcs/Percs a day, or around eight 30 mg roxys a day. I went in withdrawals and they gave me 8 mg of sub which made me feel better but is starting to wear off now 5 hours later. I'll prob take more now but I'm just curious if anyone who has been on pills long term has experience with subs, and how much they took. I've never done H and never will. I'm just surprised how much sub I have to take to come off norcs. I got some subs off the street about a year ago and they seemed stronger but I guess I am taking more mg/day of opiates. Thanks for the input."	8	June 5, 2017	7	135
192,929	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I was on Yaz for over a year before I had Mirena put in. I had really heavy periods and severe cramping before I was on Yaz and Yaz made my periods almost invisible. No cramping, light bleeding, and I had energy. Recommend."	10	July 31, 2009	10	43
92,621	Ondansetron	gastroenteritis	"Could not hold water down and had heaves all the way to the ER. They gave me a different medicine first and it did nothing, so they gave me Zofran and in a few minutes I was sitting up wanting food."	10	October 27, 2011	36	41
164,674	Diclofenac	osteoarthritis	"I've been on this now for 5 months and it is by far the best pain medicine out there. No high feeling or anything like that. If your doctor has you on Celebrex and you don't feel any relief, ask him for Voltaren. You will most certainly feel the difference. If you are on it for any length of time (like me) then every so often you'll have to have blood work done to check your kidneys and liver to make sure they are functioning right as this medicine can cause problems with that. For me everything is good to go so far. I swear by Voltaren."	10	January 23, 2009	125	107
9,560	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I have been on this pill for 3 months and it is the first birth control pill that I have ever been on. I can't even describe how horrible my experience was with this pill. I have had mood swings ever day starting early in the morning after I take it and lasting until I go to sleep. I have been so incredibly irritated, even the slightest thing will cause me to become angry or upset. The amount of tears I have cried could fill a pond. I know that everyone has a different experience with their birth control pill, but this has been the worst experience in my life. My psychologicist has me diagnosed with severe depression. I feel bad for anyone else who has taken this pill and has had the same reaction. I am starting a different next month."	1	March 11, 2016	2	142
181,180	Prozac	depression	"I was going through a very deep and dark depression for several months. Prozac was the very anti-depressant to work for me. After about 2 weeks, I could tell the medication was really working. I wasn't having constant OCD related circling thoughts that made my depression worse and I wasn't on the verge of crying every second. This pill is a MIRACLE for me. No side effects, maybe weight gain but I'm also eating again when before I was barely eating and dropped 10 lbs. Definitely take the medication at night because it'll make you tired if you take it in the morning."	10	October 2, 2017	23	103
10,250	Advil Cold and Sinus	sinus symptoms	"I use Advil cold and sinus very sparingly for when I get the worst combination of debilitating sinus headache and earache. It is the only thing that takes away the pain that makes me want to sleep all day long for days on end. It improves my quality of life from bottom of the barrel to functioning with only minor discomfort. I try to only take the bare minimum dose, just to take the edge off. If that is ineffective after several hours, I may layer it with another one. If that is still ineffective, then several hours later I will take two together. Never have tea or coffee when you take these because it is a "speedy" medication and not "sleepy". It is great if you have to function, such is going to work versus calling off."	9	October 28, 2016	8	138
109,259	Nexplanon	birth control	"I'm 20 years old & I've had Nexplanon for 2 years & 7 months. I just had it removed today due to extreme heavy bleeding. I was told it was a sign that it had stopped working. I've lost so much blood in a matter of 9 days that I passed out at work & was in the hospital. I've gained over 50lbs, my sex drive was up & down, I never stopped my period they just became lighter, my mood swings were awful. I took Zoloft to help with that. I had an ovarian cyst the size of a cuties orange! (Which busted, but thankfully I didn't lose an ovary.) I've had so many problems with Nexplanon, but I tried to push through cause it really does prevent pregnancy.... but be prepared. It may work great for you, or it may make you completely miserable!"	1	February 15, 2017	4	146
92,440	Ondansetron	nausea/vomiting	"Nausea/ vomiting. Took tablet 45 minutes before lunch time and I still needed to slow down to avoid build nausea toward Cheerios and a banana. Lunch is 50 minutes long and it still did not curb nausea with food I considered safe. Thinking there might still be some coverage 6 hours later I tried eating a carrot but my body quickly rejected it."	3	September 23, 2015	3	63
174,207	Versed	light anesthesia	"I was given this medication IV before a radiofrequency nerve ablation. I had absolutely no response and had to tolerate the procedure with no assistance. It was extremely painful and nerve-wracking. They gave me the medication and started the procedure without ever checking to see if I was comfortable."	1	October 19, 2015	8	49
15,831	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	acne	"This is the second time my doctor has put me on this exact birth control. Both times it was because of acne and the fact that I am a human who has sex. Both aren't worthy of being medicated. Doc claims this will prevent future cysts (I had a small one). My periods have been regular for almost a year but the past 2 were heavy before I started this medicine. I am done. I still break out. The first 2 weeks I had headaches all day, all night. The nausea is more intense now. Hot flashes. Heart pounding and chest pains. Stomach easily upset. Dark urine and bloating. MOOD SWINGS are the worst of it. I am not myself. I am on anxiety medicine and this defeats the purpose! I feel so awful everyday. This is not worth it."	1	August 27, 2016	1	140
24,498	Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes	bowel preparation	"Started drinking this moviprep at 11pm it's the most disgusting thing I have drank every time I took a sip I felt like throwing up but had no choice taking it so took it in big gulps finished the first litre with in 1.5 hours after 45 mins all hell broke loose went toilet about 10 times it was all watery it's worked absolutely fine but tastes awful I wish I don't have to take the second litre."	3	March 12, 2017	8	78
212,575	Veramyst	allergic rhinitis	"The product works great but the past 2 times I have bought it the click spray button only works when it want's to. Sometimes I can't get it to spray at all, like it's stuck. "	9	October 22, 2010	6	36
27,073	Ultram	pain	"I have been taking Ultram (200 mg a day) for several years now. I found that it does take the top of the pain down but doesn't give me great relief. I am finding it's effectiveness less and less and will be trying to wean off of it but withdrawal symptoms are pretty bad. Please be well aware of the dependency issue. "	5	January 21, 2010	63	63
198,434	Exenatide	diabetes, type 2	"My a1c is in the normal range now, and I have lost 42 lbs. All my labs are great due to the weight loss. I have been on 10mcg for over 2 years. My last a1c was so good last time, my doctor wants me to decrease to 5mcg. I have been to several dermatologists over the last 2 years trying to figure out why I am having hair loss, unhealthy hair, and change in texture. I never wanted to attribute it to the Byetta although the hair loss started a few months after I began taking it. I am now so desperate to stop the hair loss, I'm considering stopping the Byetta. I can't decide which would be worse - being bald or gaining back 42 pounds! I would really love to know if the person who recently posted had any hair regrowth after stopping Byetta."	10	March 20, 2013	33	147
218,387	Amoxicillin / clavulanate	urinary tract infection	"I have been put on Augmentin 875mg-125mg twice a day for a urinary tract/kidney infection (E.coli strain). I have taken this medication before and so I wasn't concerned about any serious side effects. This medication works well for me, which says a lot considering I do have serious side effects to many things (compazine, droperidol, erythromycin). I felt better within 1 day of taking my dose and the only problem I am experiencing is a strange rattle/"percolating" feeling in my chest when I breathe. It's annoying but not preventing me from breathing, walking around or even going to work. I have taken a daily probiotic pill (Natures Way Primadophilus refrigerated) for years and I believe this is what prevents any upset stomach or yeast issues."	9	August 9, 2010	52	125

108,901

Nexplanon

birth control

"Insertion date was 4 May 17 & as of 4 Jul 17 I've been on my period for over 3 wks. The doctor stated I would have side effects and to give the birth control at least 6mths to adjust within my system. I use to have very painful periods before & now my period is painless but I'm hoping & praying that my period does regulate over the next 6mths. As men would say it's not normal to bleed this long and not be dead lol =) So I'm hopeful that maybe the bleeding will subside but as I read other comments I am very concerned about hair lose and falling into depression. I am having slight weight gain but I'm 5'9in so it's not noticeable. I have chronic acne but my acne has minimized since being on nexplanon, so that my upside at this time~"

3

July 4, 2017

1

147

182,138

Clomipramine

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I began taking this drug in 1990. It gave me my life back. I have taken it for 27 years and it still works for me. For me the side effects are worth enduring. I also take buspar twice a day for these 27 years."

9

February 15, 2017

24

45

119,687

Topicort

atopic dermatitis

"I am allergic to Propylene Glycol. It's in everything to treat the allergic reaction: Topicort is the only topical steroid that has worked for me. My doctor told me that all forms of Topicort Cream, Gel and Ointment contain no PG and is hypoallergenic."

10

October 12, 2010

34

44

101,176

Invega

schizophrenia

"The medicine is partly covered by my issurance company. Current maintenance dosage 3 mg (was 6mg) Invega. After taking Invega my positive symptoms vanished completely after a number of weeks, furthermore I don't get an unreal sense (depersonalization) which was the case with Risperdal. Unfortenately I got the following side-effects (discussed with my physician): - weight gain (8 kilo's) - sometimes strange expression around mouth, stiffness - tiredness/weakness, need more sleep - intense dreaming, sometimes nightmares - harder to breath through nose - increase of ALAT blood values (80) - dizziness after sudden activity - heartburn For now the positive effects outweight the negative effects."

8

November 25, 2012

39

105

75,838

Temazepam

insomnia

"Restoril has been great. I sleep 6 hours and wake up feeling refreshed, no hangover effects. I took trazodone, Ambien, and Lunesta before. None have been as effective. I have very few nights where I struggle getting to sleep on 15mg."

9

August 25, 2013

94

41

40,999

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

chronic pain

"I have 2 torn discs in my lower back and Lumbar Facet Syndrome (joints). My job is extremely physical. I've been on EVERYTHING! Nothing works as well as this. I'm able to do my job and play with my kids."

10

November 21, 2014

69

40

39,639

Contrave

obesity

"Started Contrave on 2/1/15, no exercise, greatly modified my eating habits, got off carbonated drinks on 3/1/15. Almost a year in and I have lost 92 pounds, I am now walking 5 miles a day, lifting weights. Chronic back pain left after 50 pounds. I saw a reduction in the craving suppression about month 7 and had to start exercising to continue weight loss. I think this is a great drug if you are willing to do the lifestyle change that is required."

8

January 21, 2016

27

83

100,014

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"After 3 days of starting this new birth control, I was feeling nauseous. This lasted for a few days. Also, I've been bleeding for almost 3 weeks now. It's not heavy, but its tiresome and getting costly to keep buying panty liners all the time."

3

June 7, 2017

1

45

211,176

Aftera

emergency contraception

"So I had a crazy college night where there was no condom used, I'm not on birth control, and this relentless boy literally came all over my area. I was freaking out. He bought me aftera the next day and I took it immediately probably like 6 hours after having sex. I read the reviews and started panicking because so many people claimed they got pregnant. Anyways a week later I got my period (YAY!) so if you use it when you should you'll be fine! Something to keep in mind is that most people that write reviews are people that have SUPER STRONG experiences with products. You're more likely to write a negative review if you're frustrated w/ a product rather then satisfied bc it did what it was supposed to so don't panic! (:"

10

February 13, 2017

15

136

112,161

Gabapentin

pain

"This drug worked well with my shingles...thats about it! they want me to keep taking it for pain and it does nothing for me! gotta see doc on Thursday so hopefully he changes that. 900mg a day and does nothing? I hate taking meds as it is if its not gonna help with pain y take it?"

3

February 20, 2017

33

57

88,004

Clindamycin

bacterial infection

"Omg. I wish I would have read this two days ago! I was prescribed this at 300 mg every 8 hours for an abscessed tooth. Two days ago. I literally feel like I have the flu! Absolutely no pain relief and the swelling in my jaw is exactly the same. On top of that my dentist is closed till Monday (today is Wednesday). I've been drinking water and taking it with food. NEVER AGAIN."

1

December 30, 2015

16

74

36,715

Fentanyl

pain

"I have been using the fentanyl 75mg patches for 2 months after gradual increase from 25 to 50 to 75mg changed every 72 hours, I have degenerative bone in my cervical spine and I am having tests for inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid). I do notice the pain coming back on the third day - a few hours before I need to change it. The sweating on the first day I awake and the dry mouth are not pleasant at all but a small price to pay for better quality of life. I have gone from active horse owner and working to being on disability. I was in so much pain I was having days of work and many days unable to get up. I am unable to do my horse any more but I don't feel as much pain and that is what counts."

9

October 12, 2009

7

143

223,231

Estradiol

postmenopausal symptoms

"It's the best thing since sliced bread. I don't feel it, think about it, only change it every three months. My only problem is the cost - very expensive and my insurance pays nothing on it!"

10

January 14, 2010

20

36

75,057

Nitrofurantoin

prevention of bladder infection

"I took Macrobid for the second time in 10 yrs told the doctor about how I am allergic to it and he said you will be fine. Took 1 tablet Tuesday night and for the next 5 hrs I was throwing up, passing out and diarrhea all at the same time. This is not for me."

1

March 24, 2011

34

56

150,899

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

bacterial skin infection

"I went to the hospital last night because there was a boil under my armpit. Last month I had one on my buttock. They tested me for diabetes, I'm not a diabetic. I don't know why I keep getting boils. They couldn't drain it because fluid hasn't formed yet, so they gave me Bactrim. I have to take 2 pills every 12 hrs. They are huge. And hopefully they work well for me like they did for most of you!"

8

September 30, 2011

38

80

179,305

Olanzapine

insomnia

"This medicine is the best sleep aid I have found. I tried Ambien and it made me crazy. I can sleep with Zyprexa and wake up the next morning with no side effects. I just have to make sure I take it early in the evening. If I take it too late, it will make me groggy in the morning. Unlike some of the reports I have heard, it doesn't effect my weight at all."

10

December 10, 2014

80

75

138,519

Phentermine

obesity

"I'm 5'5" and I started taking this pill on 05/24 weighing at 189lbs today is 05/29 and I weigh 182lbs. My goal was to lose 5 pounds a week, but I feel like I may lose more. I get jittery in the mornings after I take it and a little nauseous, but it goes away. I don't exercise. I eat once in the morning and then I have no appetite throughout the day. It does keep me up at night if I don't take it earlier than 10am. And I definitely get the dry mouth which makes me crave water. I haven't started exercising yet, hopefully I lose more then."

9

May 29, 2013

24

110

165,324

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had my Kyleena inserted yesterday & I took 1000 mg of Tylenol an hour before. My Dr wanted to insert it during my menstrual cycle to make it easier, which was fine with me. The pain was about 8/10 but only lasted for about 5 minutes total, including insertion and afterwards. The biggest thing was that I got really dizzy and had nausea. In high school, pre birth control, I had periods where the cramping was so bad I'd pass out, so it just felt like one of my old period cramps, honestly. I'm cramping a little this morning, but nothing too bad. My flow has even decreased. So far I'm very pleased!"

10

June 28, 2017

1

114

166,060

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"IT WORKED!! Took 10 hours after condom slipped off and 2 days after my period. Had pretty bad side effects for the whole month until my period came ( breast tenderness, back pain, cramps and vaginak discharge) but nothing I couldn't handle. I also had breakthrough bleeding after 6 days and spotting after 14 days. My period did come 5 days late so don't panic!! I am also over the weight limit so don't worry!"

10

January 28, 2017

6

75

13,599

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"The dosage of Adderall XR is variable from person to person within the established prescribing limitations that are an essential aspect of using this drug safely. That being said, I have personally experienced the efficacy of Adderall XR as being determined by being on the right dosage (not too little or not too much) of this very effective medication for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder."

8

June 23, 2011

3

64

103,957

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have been on it for three months and have gained over 10 pounds, while on my regular gym schedule. I also never get pimples and I have had about 6 in the past 3 months."

1

June 19, 2014

12

36

155,556

Metronidazole

bacterial vaginitis

"Had an odor for about a year before being diagnosed after the discharge got heavy. The smell penetrated everything I wore and ranged from fishy to sickly sweet and metallic. I've been taking the pills twice daily for six days and I'm fairly certain my symptoms are gone! Awful taste that stays with you all day though."

8

June 12, 2014

27

57

42,366

Atenolol

ventricular tachycardia

"I went on Dyazide for high blood pressure; it was seriously high. It was still a little bit high so the doctor put me on Dyazide. My resting heart rate was also consistently above 100, probably around 120. Now, I have normal blood pressure and normal resting heart rate. There were no noticeable side effects. I am very happy with my hypertension and tachycardia medicines."

10

September 3, 2011

12

65

123,122

Azelastine

not listed / othe

"My primary care doctor prescribed this for my post nasal drip, nightly coughing, sneezing and congested sinuses. It has worked extremely well. I did try to cut back from the 2 sprays twice daily to one spray and all symptoms returned quickly! I have Epstein Barr so if I'm catching a cold, I do see my doctor if it hasn't improved in 3 days."

9

June 28, 2015

3

64

33,105

Seasonique

birth control

"I have been taking Seasonique for about 4 weeks and have been experiencing some bleeding for about 7 days now with some cramping. My spotting went away for a day but came right back. I will stick it out for a few more days but if it persists for over another week I'm going to stop taking them. I got on the pill to not have a period."

4

March 3, 2010

1

68

94,765

Abilify

bipolar disorde

"I feel the Abilify working on my depression. I am singing and happier then I have been in a while. I was taking Invega before and that did not help me at all. I am diagnosed with Bipolar 1. This medicine has lessened my mania but has not vanished it completely. I do not see any side effects with this medicine!"

10

November 17, 2013

39

61

210,136

Linzess

irritable bowel syndrome

"I've been on linzess for 2 weeks and feel amazing! Yes I go to the bathroom a lot in the morning, about 4 times, mostly watery. BUT it beats feeling cramped and gross all day like I did before. My stomach is flatter Bc I am finally not bloated. I am not sure how people gain weight on this Bc it makes you go to the bathroom a lot. Maybe fluid retention. I do drink A LOT of water with this medicine and followed the reccomendation of increased fiber in my diet. I've lost 5lbs. It's only been 2 weeks but I am having amazing results and am finally pain free!"

10

August 5, 2016

41

111

84,000

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"Like most other women on here, I started out with Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo. Then my insurance wouldn't cover it now I'm taking Tri Lo Sprintec. I've been on it for close to a year now and haven't had many negative side effects. The first two or three months I had nausea but that went away after a while. I have hardly any PMS symptoms, my periods are regular and last 5 days Max. And not many breakouts. I'm happy with this pill and would continue to take it. The one thing I noticed that's different from the name brand is when I jump straight in to a new pack to skip my period, I have spotting for a week or two."

10

July 20, 2017

0

122

186,963

Famciclovir

cold sores

"I always have a packet of this on me. ALWAYS. In the hand bag, in the bedside drawer... it doesn't matter. I feel panicky when I don't have a packet on me somewhere. Many times I've thought I've felt the tingle or seen a tiny little bump, and I've taken the 3 x pills STRAIGHT AWAY and no cold sore has ever appeared. There was one instance when my lip got burnt from too much sun / wind exposure, and my lip swelled up and I had the MOTHER of all cold sores - unfortunately these nifty pills didn't stop that, but definitely cut healing time back to roughly 4 days (instead of 10!). Zinc, Lysine and yoghurt are also very good to take when treating an outbreak. Good luck!"

9

February 26, 2016

12

130

96,265

Sertraline

anxiety and stress

"I've been taking Zoloft for a little over a year. It has been very effective for controlling my symptoms (I have GAD). Now I'm able to concentrate on my college classes, and in general stopped feeling anxious about different events and situations (exams, trips far away, driving a car, etc). I started with 12.5mg and took that each morning for 6 months or so, without side effects. Then it stopped working well (the minor, yet bothersome, anxiety episodes came back), so I increased the dose to 25mg, and now am on 37.5mg, and doing good so far. Usually, I am sensitive to medications, so it was a nice surprise that Zoloft did not affect me negatively. Thanks to Zoloft, I feel like a different, more confident and more calm person now."

9

April 13, 2011

40

131

127,726

Phentermine

obesity

"I started Phentermine 37.5 mg on 3/11/2017. It is not affecting me at all and how I know this is back in 1997--I took "phen-phen" and lost over 30 lbs in a month. I would get "the feeling" you get and I had bad insomnia. I am 45 years old and 5'1 and weigh 203. Back in 2014, I weighed in at a whopping 247 and by 2016, I have been hovering right around 203--hence, why I decided to try Phentermine again. I lost the previous weight by counting calories and it did indeed work. Could it be that the Phentermine is not working because maybe I need Adipex instead? IDK, but it has me really flustered. I can sleep and eat. It's crazy. "

3

March 21, 2017

7

125

185,750

Saxenda

obesity

"An update I been on Saxenda for 3 weeks I'm still on 1.2 dose a day. I'm so happy started at 224 and I'm at 212 which means I'm down 12 lbs in 3 weeks. I recommend this medication to get you started on a healthier path. My side effects have completely disappear so now I'm really comfortable with my dose I'll increase this week and see how it goes."

10

May 17, 2016

28

70

142,698

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Hello everyone, I promised myself I would write a review on Next Choice - even if it worked or not. And now I'm here to share my experience. So I had unprotected sex Wednesday night around 10pm (he jizzed inside of me) and let me tell you how truly scared I was! So I decide to take plan b pill the next morning however there was no plan b in stock so I had to settle for next choice 2 dose. Around 10am I swallowed BOTH .75mg pills with some water and a McDonald's breakfast sandwich. So hours went by and I didn't feel a single side effect. Surprisingly. However the next day or two I started to feel nauseous randomly and got frequent headaches. I never had any other problems.Today is Friday and I just got my period. Just be patient my loves!"

8

July 21, 2017

2

144

183,001

Cymbalta

depression

"I would have rated Cymbalta a 10 if not for lowered libido & difficulty going off of it (not uncommon for most all AD's). I took for 6 years after an episode of anxiety & depression. I would still be taking it but it effect was dropping off after about 6 years so I switched meds (wish I hadn't have messed with switching but that's another story). The only side effect I noticed consistently over 6 years was decreased libido. I'm sure there were initial start up effects but I was such a nervous wreck that I either didn't notice or don't remember. It was a great med for me & I wish it still worked."

8

April 10, 2015

73

116

173,815

Provigil

9</span> users found this comment helpful.

"I seriously do not know how this medicine is approved as a stimulant. I suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and shift work sleep disorder. This medicine in no way kept me awake, alert, or focused. If anything I had a complete opposite affect. I felt some sort of brain fog, my performance at work lagged, and I couldn't keep my eyes open. I had no motivation to accomplish any tasks, or get out of bed for that matter. Along with these negative effects I had headaches and nausea. I would not recommend this as a stimulant or something for sharp cognitive effects. But, maybe more like a sleeping pill. I felt like it was a sleeping pill, but struggling to stay awake after taking it. Tried for 1 week."

1

May 26, 2016

9

130

68,359

Plan B

emergency contraception

"I've taken it twice, one about three weeks after the other. it worked, though I did start my period a week after taking the pill both times. I was a little concerned having two periods so close to together but I was assured it was fine, and there was nothing unusual about the periods except the timing. Also, taking Plan B with alcohol didn't make the pill ineffective for me. Good to know."

10

December 10, 2009

24

73

39,502

Contrave

obesity

"I was considering bariatric surgery, my Dr. asked me to try Contrave first. I started at 277 lbs. I started taking Contrave and reduced my carb intake, and have noticed that with the Contrave my portions have been much smaller and I've not wanted to snack between meals. Within the first Month I had lost 12 lbs. I did have some dizziness week 4 when I added the 4th daily pill, it only lasted about a week and I've not experienced any side effects since. I am now 3 months in and 31 lbs down- almost 1/3 away to my goal. I've added exercise to my routine (3X weekly 40-60 mintues each time) in the last month, and I feel like I have more energy and my joints are less achy. Would definitely recommend for anyone needing to lose weight."

10

July 7, 2016

30

140

57,687

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

back pain

"I was in a recent accident. I was hit from behind. I had to go to thee emergency room. I have a Concussion, Lubosacrial Strain, Cervical Strain etc. I have not taken to much of the medication yet. I rate this medication a 8 because, it helps you sleep and it helps with the back pain very good. Not too many side effects. I have to wear a cervical collar for awhile and I was diagnosed as having Acute head Injury. I hope all will be ok. "

8

September 12, 2014

52

88

110,681

Duragesic

pain

"I was "scared" at first to try Duragesic because I knew this was a very strong pain killer. But I was taking so many pills without much relief that something else had to be done. I still have some pain (back pain - 3 compression fxs., and a fractured kneecap). The patches have been a big help in managing all my bone pain. Glad I was "brave" enough to try them. My Dr. is great to prescribe them,"

7

December 3, 2012

71

78

167,480

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I had unprotected sex with my partner and he finished in me. I was freaked out. I immediately got my birth control the next day and began taking it. I had stopped taking it for some months because during the time I was not sexually active. Because its been so long since I've taken it it made me a little sick. My body was not immune to the hormones anymore. I got parranoid and thought I was pregnant and got my partner to go get the morning after pill. I actually took it later than the box said. My dumbass thought it was within 5 days so I took it on the 4th day. A week later my period started. I'm going to take a pregnancy test to be double sure though once my period goes off. I think it worked."

9

February 28, 2016

17

141

84,139

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I have been on this birth control for just over a year now and I love it. It is the first pill I've ever tried and it works great for me. I had a little nausea when I first began taking them, but it went away after a month or so. The only negative thing I have noticed is sometimes at the beginning of a new pill pack, I lose my appetite for about a week. I have gained about 5 pounds in the past year. I have no complaints other than that though. I take my pill at the exact same time every day religiously and have never missed a pill, and I have not gotten pregnant. Also, I am able to determine exactly what days I am going to be on my period now which is so nice. It's been a great birth control for me!"

8

May 12, 2017

2

148

105,814

Atomoxetine

adhd

"Strattera was my first treatment after I was diagnosed with ADHD PI for six months. First week on 40 mg, then 80 mg and the last three months on 100 mg. I didn't improve any symptom, but it worsen everything. I got negative effects, from the sexual side (no erections just after taking Strattera,). My mood was really unstable, with peeks of depressing episodes and rage outbursts on the last weeks. Now I'm quitting it, and I got some discontinuing effect as tension on my head and anxiety. On the next week I'll start with methyphenidate and I hope the best."

1

October 1, 2016

10

101

89,384

Celexa

depression

"I have been on Celexa for 2 months. I was very reluctant and had tried several in the past (couldn't get past the side effects). I didn't feel great the first couple weeks, but it wasn't awful. After 3 weeks, I felt better, more relaxed, and happier. I didn't feel much different, just started enjoying things more (as they should be). I smile more and laugh more - I get excited about things (I haven't felt excitement in a LONG time). I'm so happy I stuck with this one and it has truly worked for me. Also, I've had trouble accepting an anti-depressant as a treatment option because I have no reason to be depressed - great life, kids, job, husband. But, I was. I guess it's my brain chemistry, but it is what it is. This works!"

10

December 9, 2013

261

138

97,899

Nexplanon

birth control

"I have had nexplanon for 3 weeks today. I started bleeding after two weeks and 2 days. That was Saturday and today is Thursday. (5 days) I am still lightly bleeding. My periods are usually 3-4 days so i'll not sure how long this will last. The bleeding is very light. Not really a problem for me because I expected this. I will check back in when it stops and let everyone know how long it lasted!"

5

October 1, 2015

5

77

190,899

Tessalon Perles

cough

"Just started using tessalon perles while having a horrible cough from bronchitis. Very shortly after taking first dose I am hardly coughing at all! That's awesome as last night I was coughing so much I woke up with no voice! Not having any side effects from it as others have reported. Love it!!"

10

April 4, 2016

36

53

194,060

Stribild

hiv infection

"Diagnosed with HIV in 1985 (30 years ago). Monitored CD4 levels decreased gradually until they reached 240 2 months ago. Decided to start medications. Took Atripla for one month (December 2014) but had too many side effects. Started Stribild 2 months ago and have tingling and numbness in feet and lower legs. Breathing seems changed. Rapid heart rate a few hours after taking it. Worried about lactic acidosis and liver/kidney damage. Reading lots of internet articles about HIV medications doing more harm than good. Have to wonder if starting meds was a good decision."

7

March 8, 2015

17

94

2,506

Camrese

birth control

"I went on this because I really liked the sound of only 4 periods a year (mine are miserable & heavy). I didn't have any spotting on the 1st pack. However, on just about every pack since then I've had anywhere from 1-3 weeks of spotting. Sometimes it's just brown discharge, other times it warrants a tampon. My periods are just as heavy and miserable. I also initially had a massive acne flare up when I started Camrese. About twice per pack I'll break out badly on my face - once during my period and about 2-3 weeks after that. I'll be asking for a different brand at my next visit. Been on this for 1 year but hey, I didn't get pregnant."

5

February 21, 2016

2

123

25,712

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"Overall, the patch is easy and convenient- especially for a college freshman. I was on the patch for about 4 months and my only complaints are that I struggled placing it somewhere that it didn't get wrinkled and gross from fabric, I was more emotional (could also be stress from college), and I did gain about 10 pound within those four months. I'm also a runner and swim occasionally, so I have to limit my time in the pool and can't sweat too much because I'm scared the patch will fall off. Otherwise, it cleared up my acne, lessened my symptoms from my period, and my period is perfectly regulated and only last about 4 days. Definitely recommend. I found the best place to put the patch is on the upper arm."

8

March 24, 2014

14

132

223,529

Sutent

renal cell carcinoma

"Thanks to God, my dr and the makers of sutent, I'm still here. I got my left kidney removed and three years later I discovered a mets in the spine and liver which was treated with radiation followed by sutent. I started with 50mg but couldn't tolerate so it got reduced to 25mg. The condition is stable for 8 months now and the side effects are bearable. I'm very grateful and recommend this medication to anyone who needs it"

10

September 15, 2016

15

79

174,840

Exalgo

chronic pain

"I have CRPS stage 3 in my left arm and left foot. I started on 16mg a day of exalgo, then up to 12 2xday, now 16 2xday for 32mg a day. I found the 2x a day was the key for this medicine since its takes a long time to start so the next dose 12 hours apart really helped. I'm just starting the 32mg a day since my crps spread to my entire left arm so I'm hoping I don't eventually get to the 32mg 2x/day.. has anyone else taken that much?"

10

October 25, 2013

43

94

60,732

MoviPrep

bowel preparation

"I was prescribed this by my dr. for a colonoscopy and I'd say it started working in about 30 minutes. Unlike others, I had no problem drinking it as my dr. advised me to mix it with orange gatorade. I mixed it early in the morning and refrigerated it until about 5 pm and was able to chug it down. For me it was easy to drink because it was cold and the gatorade made it sweeter."

10

October 5, 2016

6

77

77,294

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"Just signing on to echo what many others have expressed. Since I began taking this medication, I don't feel the ravenous, physical hunger that I used to feel, nor am I having those all-too-familiar "comfort food" cravings. I don't feel "amped up," and have had no trouble sleeping. The only side effect I've noticed (I don't consider it a negative side effect) is that I am experiencing slightly altered taste. Flavors don't seem to come through as "vividly" as before, which is helpful in reducing interest in the foods that I need to stay away from anyway! I've dropped pounds effortlessly. This medication has been extremely helpful after injury-induced weight gain. Definitely a Godsend!"

10

July 28, 2013

109

114

78,126

Zyprexa

bipolar disorde

"This drug did its job. It stopped any mood swings for the most part, but the biggest downside was that I bloated up and slept heavily. I put on maybe, 10-20kgs whilst on this drug (I was on it for 2 years). Effective nontheless."

6

November 2, 2013

44

116,469

Adalimumab

psoriatic arthritis

"After a year if misdiagnosis I was eventually told I had Psoriatic Arthritis. It hit me quickly and within a year was in constant pain in my chest, hands and feet that prevented me walking far. I was 43 at the time. After years of NSAIDs I was put on Humira. What a difference, I am 99% pain free and the swelling has all but disappeared all within a month or so of taking, a miracle for me. "

10

November 16, 2011

51

79

203,667

Zyban

smoking cessation

"I smoked from age 15 to 50, up to 3 packs a day. I quit many times and suffered greatly. Plan 2: Decrease number of cigarettes a day, then quit. I decreased to 10-12 a day for about 10 months. Started Zyban and quit 7 days later. Went to Las Vegas of all places and all the smoking didn't tempt me. I am now 66 and haven't had a smoke since."

10

February 8, 2014

142

71

27,724

Lexapro

anxiety

"Wasn't sleeping well and was having career-related anxiety. I went to my PCP and he put me on Ambien and Lexapro. I was very concerned about effect Lexapro would have on me, but I went ahead and started it. First day I was a little tingly but no other immediate physical response. The next morning I woke up retching/dry heaving. I spent the whole day having hot and cold spells. My ears were burning. My head felt congested but without any sinus issues. I was severely agitated/restless. I couldn't sit still. Felt sick all day. I took the pill again the second morning (yesterday), but today woke up retching again. Still very restless with some twitching of arms and legs. Didn't take the medicine again today."

2

November 13, 2017

2

126

89,717

Celexa

depression

"I started taking this medication about 2 and a half years ago, and I am now having to be taken off it, just for the fact of it's not helping me anymore. When I first started taking this medicine it helped me out a lot. I just went through a two and half year break up and fell as it's just not strong enough. I'm taking 80mg a night, and its just not helping. So I got prescribed Pristiq today and now going to see how it works. Hopefully it does."

3

January 19, 2010

10

91

35,521

Flibanserin

hypoactive sexual desire disorde

"I've been on Addyi now for 4 weeks and it is working for me! I've went from that dread every time my husband wantedv sex to a great desire for him. I'm finding when I think of sex which I often do now I'm on Addyi, I get a tingling feeling in my libido. We went from sex twice a year to a few times a week and getting better. It has also helped with my depression. The plus is better lubrication and multiple big O's. I only had nausea the 1st day. I normally have high blood pressure but Addyi brought my blood pressure down to normal so I don't have to take blood pressure medication now. Good luck ladies and don't get discouraged because of the media because they don't know what the outcome is because it's new."

9

March 1, 2016

72

140

13,646

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"Uneven throughout the day, especially noticeable dip after 4 hours or so, then wears off gradually. The directions say to take it in the morning, but I need all day coverage (I have severe ADHD) so I need another dose around 3pm. No insomnia problems with this usage, though I tend to go to bed late anyway (after 2am)."

9

November 14, 2009

11

59

214,661

Escitalopram

depression

"I would like to add to everyones into, the first day of taking your low dose maybe try take your first day on a non work day! Both days I went back on it I threw up on day one and felt nauseous. Everyone is different but that was me! My starting dose for week one was 10mg then brought up to 15. Do not let this put you off as after day one, this goes away and it's all back to normal :)"

10

August 30, 2017

15

84

125,492

Dulcolax

constipation

"I took Ducolax about 9pm and normally it doesn't affect me whatsoever. It woke me at 6am with severe cramps, worst than child labour to be honest. I feel a cold sweat coming on, I was dizzy. I couldn't sit in one place I was in that much pain. I would not recommend this, I'd go for the easy option of pure orange or something along them lines."

10

September 4, 2014

31

68

31,790

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I'm 23 and this is my 2nd YI the first one played out on its own and after two period cycles it cleared up this time around was more intense and I don't have medical insurance at the moment so I bought the 7day Monistat cream. The first day was the worse the itching was much worse than the actual infection, it's like it intensified it by 10, the second night I forgot so I took it that morning still itching . I'm on night four and still the medicine causes itching that is very uncomfortable however I have experienced no burning. On the positive it does look like the infection is clearing up and there Is Barely if any itching. Will continue treatment untill 7days are up. Not the best treatment but it does work"

6

October 15, 2015

4

136

19,679

Pregabalin

migraine prevention

"I usually have bad migraines that knock me out for a day or two every week. Today I had the aura, the nausea and all my senses started feeling fuzzy like they do when it's coming on. This time, the troubles went away in an hour and I was left with a minimal headache. This is on Lyrica 2x75mg daily, that I actually take for Social Anxiety Disorder/Generalized Anxiety Disorder."

10

December 21, 2011

38

70

41,716

Clonidine

opiate withdrawal

"Clonidine is wonderful for me. I've been using heroin, 1.5 g's a day for several years. The clonidine combined with my lorazepam made the withdrawal sickness almost non existent. Best part is: you can actually get some sleep. Stay strong."

7

April 28, 2015

132

40

90,801

Norco

pain

"I started having mild ankle pain about two years ago that increased to severe pain now. Doctor's still can't figure out what's wrong with me or what is causing the pain. Is it my back or my actual ankle? I have been put on many pain medications which haven't worked till now. I am currently taking Norco 7.5 along with Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day and I am able to function. At first, I was scared because I didn't want to become addicted but, when you can't function at all due to the severe pain, you put all those fears aside and you go for it. At first you do feel a little high with the med but, your body become adjusted to it and you begin to feel normal and with less, LESS pain. Take your meds as directed & follow up with your MD."

8

October 8, 2017

5

148

215,608

Copper

birth control

"I've had my IUD for about 8 years and it has been the most faithful birth control. No repetitive visits to the doctors or the possibility or missing a pill (or any weight change), when I first got the IUD inserted, my doctor at that time did mentioned a possible slight discomfort for the first few days but anything over 5 days or a week to go back and he will adjust it, which that was exactly the case. After my adjustment, I did not feel anything and has been the best birth control ever!! I recommended to several friends but did not have a good experience, we are all different and our bodies will react differently to sustain things. I decided to look into the reviews since I will need to removed it pretty soon and see how is it working now"

8

June 27, 2017

1

143

188,324

ParaGard

birth control

"I've had my Paraguard for over seven years and it's worked exactly as promised. My periods did return to the intensity they were before using hormonal birth control, but they were not worsened. Occasionally my husband will have it jab him during intercourse, which is the only reason it's not 10 stars."

9

July 9, 2017

2

52

188,594

ParaGard

birth control

"I am 27, and got my Paragard IUD in 2011. I've been sexually active since 16, and used a couple brands of bc pills before the IUD. As a young person, I was irresponsible about consistently taking my pills, and think it's a miracle I never got pregnant. In college I learned about the IUD in a Women's Studies course, but I never asked a doctor about it. I wish a doctor would have considered an IUD in consultations about my sexual health as a young person! Best decision I've made. The procedure was easy. 30 minutes after the procedure, extreme cramping set in- Ibuprofen, heating pads, and someone to listen to you whine will be very helpful. Periods are heavy/long/crampy, but I'm so happy to be hormone, worry, and pregnancy free."

10

February 19, 2016

11

132

202,030

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

acne

"I went to the doctors about my acne and she prescribed me this gel. I used it on my face the first night I got it and it was fine, woke up with a few red patches but overall thought it worked well, applied it on the second night and I woke up to severe redness and itchiness on my face as well as big dry patches on my cheeks, chin and forehead. Turns out I had an allergic reaction to this gel which has left my sensitive skin unbearable to look at. It has caused my eyes to swell up and itching still persists."

1

August 13, 2016

9

105

126,858

Erythromycin

upper respiratory tract infection

"I have been diagnosed with COPD and IBS and Acid Reflux unfortunately, and I also had developed a chest infection on Monday. My Doctor prescribed ERYTHROMYCIN 200 mg TABLETS. This is Friday and I feel a lot lot better. Thank you very much for this discovery."

10

October 16, 2009

17

46

120,305

Montelukast

asthma

"So happy I've started montelukast. Prior to starting my asthma was really controlling my life. I always had a wheeze and productive cough, requiring my salbutamol inhaler at least twice a day. At present my symptoms have all but stopped, greatly improving my quality of life and tiredness/exercise tolerance."

10

June 21, 2016

13

49

650

Medroxyprogesterone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I am 22 and I had my period for 5 weeks straight so I went to the doctor and they told me I lost so much blood I had to get a blood transfusion then they put me on Provera 10mg 3 x a day for 2 months. At first it stopped the bleeding for a month but then the Provera stopped working so my Dr. switched me on birth control and that doesn't work either. I've been bleeding for a month now. I don't know what to do."

1

December 31, 2011

62

89

18,636

Tikosyn

arrhythmia

"Excellent. I was in atrial fibrillation for about 6 weeks. When my electro-physiologist put me in the hospital to monitor me for this medicine, within 2 hours after taking Tikosyn, I returned to normal sinus rhythm. I still go in and out of atrial fibrillation, and will have catheter ablation within the next few weeks."

10

August 13, 2012

78

55

113,503

Bisacodyl

constipation

"It is an effective product; I take about 2 pills every 2-3 days and they work predictably, usually about 10-12 hours after taking them. Many people have complained about cramping, but the cramps are actually generally quite mild, as long as you drink at least a glass of water right after taking the pills."

8

October 12, 2013

21

54

106,700

Implanon

birth control

"I don't know whats worse the bleeding for 6 months straight or the horrible depression, anxiety, and mood swings. I thought I was crazy luckily me and my friend both got it together and experienced the exact same side effects. So we both knew it was the implanon. The worst mental breakdown of my life. My hormones finally leveled out and I feel like myself again! It took 7 months of mood swings and bleeding nonstop. But I'm starting to feel normal again. I haven't removed it because they keep telling me once your hormones stabilize I'll be fine so I toughed it out. And feel 100% better. I just hope it stays this way."

3

August 23, 2015

6

115

148,641

Mirena

birth control

"I have had the Mirena for 5 months. I HATE IT!! I've had my period for 2 months at a time with some light spotting in between. I'm experiencing abdominal pain all the time. I lose my appetite for 2-4 days at a time. Yet, I'm still gaining weight. I have literally no sex drive, and I'm always moody. I have had 3 kidney infections, 4 bladder infections and one cyst. Don't get me started on my acne, weird discharge and chin hairs!! I love the idea of 5yr protection, but this is NOT for me. Thankfully tomorrow my fianc"

1

November 16, 2016

8

100

106,626

Implanon

birth control

"I had the implant for three months and then had it removed. I became very emotional, overly sensitive and very depressed. I initially did not recognize that this was being caused by the implant but as soon as I did I made the appointment to have it removed. I felt significantly better within a few days. I know everyone is different so I am not writing this to deter anyone from getting it but rather to share my experience."

1

November 2, 2015

11

79

164,495

Diclofenac

pain

"I had pain behind my eyes, a headache, sore throat, and general joint pain. Took 1 tablet before a nap and woke up mostly pain free. No side effects as yet."

10

October 29, 2013

25

31

137,064

Isotretinoin

acne

"Since I was young I have suffered of cystic acne. I think is hormonal because sometimes my face is clear and sometimes is not. Now that I am 35 I decided to go with Zenatane because my dermatologist recommended it. I am on 30 MG twice a day. I have been Using this for one Month Now I Am on my second month and the side effects are horrible. Dry lips, eyes, sleepiness, and the worst joint and muscular pain on my upper middle back, neck, chest, knees, hands , and hips. I am not exaggerating I feel like an old lady of how stiff I feel especially in the mornings. I also have some stomach discomfort and mild heart burn. I don't want to continue but my skin just in one month has improved a great deal."

9

November 6, 2015

11

138

227,507

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had Implanon inserted after having my second child. I have had it for almost 3 years now and I absolutely love it. I've had maybe 7 short periods in 3 years. Yes it gives me headaches occasionally but another child would do the same. I am actually wanting to get another one. I have been a little moody but you just have to have relax time too (helps a lot.) I have not experienced the decreased sex drive thing so my hubby is fortunate for that. I would recommend this to anyone. It is better than any other birth control out there. That's my opinion and I've tried almost every kind you can think of. I give it a 10."

10

November 28, 2012

2

121

39,663

Contrave

obesity

"I have been on this medication for almost 2 weeks now and have lost 6 lbs. I am 5'8" was 180lbs. I find that I do not get any side effects (nausea/headache) if I have food in my stomach%u2013so eat when you take it! I also try not to take the evening pills too close to bedtime as it keeps me awake for a while. This pill has been very effective at suppressing my craving for sweets and my appetite in general. I realized last week that I hadn't had anything sweet to eat for several days and don't snack at all. The pill helps me realize that I don't need to snack throughout the day and only eat when I'm hungry at mealtimes."

9

February 22, 2016

20

124

144,170

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I just had my second one out in yesterday. The first couple months took some getting use to for my arm so there were things like itching and some hurting going on but that went away. I don't even notice it's there anymore bi didn't have a period until the last two months before it was time to take it out. I love it an hence that's why I got another one put in."

10

June 18, 2016

1

74

54,264

Naloxegol

constipation, drug induced

"Worst reaction to a drug I ever had. Horrible 24 hrs after taking the first 25mg sample. Severe stomach ache, bloating and cramping. Severe, extreme dizziness...and the drug blocked my morphine and gave me horrible opioid withdrawal effects. I was close to going to the ER but kept telling myself it would be over soon. It didn't happen for 30 hrs. Felt like passing out...I was a mess. I take a lot of meds for chronic lyme, fibro and chronic crps pain. I would never take this again. What has helped me is the otc diet pill ALLI which blocks fat from absorbing in the stomach and linzess. The movantik was a horrible experience for me and will never take again.... opioid withdrawal symptoms are awful."

1

February 13, 2016

29

126

174,694

Abreva

herpes simplex

"Does not work at all!!!!!!!!! I started using Abreva at the first sign of a cold sore and less than 4 hours later I had a small bump appear. I was using Abreva all day but by bedtime ( 12 hour's after I first applied ) I had a full blown cold sore. 2 days later and now my whole top lip is broke out. I washed the area and used Q tips to apply but for some reason it still spread. I have never had one to spread before so I will never use this again. I will just stick with tea tree oil."

1

November 19, 2016

5

105

35,632

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"Just jumped onto subs today after using opiates for the past 14 years. I was recently taking in between 20-35 norcs/Percs a day, or around eight 30 mg roxys a day. I went in withdrawals and they gave me 8 mg of sub which made me feel better but is starting to wear off now 5 hours later. I'll prob take more now but I'm just curious if anyone who has been on pills long term has experience with subs, and how much they took. I've never done H and never will. I'm just surprised how much sub I have to take to come off norcs. I got some subs off the street about a year ago and they seemed stronger but I guess I am taking more mg/day of opiates. Thanks for the input."

8

June 5, 2017

7

135

192,929

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I was on Yaz for over a year before I had Mirena put in. I had really heavy periods and severe cramping before I was on Yaz and Yaz made my periods almost invisible. No cramping, light bleeding, and I had energy. Recommend."

10

July 31, 2009

10

43

92,621

Ondansetron

gastroenteritis

"Could not hold water down and had heaves all the way to the ER. They gave me a different medicine first and it did nothing, so they gave me Zofran and in a few minutes I was sitting up wanting food."

10

October 27, 2011

36

41

164,674

Diclofenac

osteoarthritis

"I've been on this now for 5 months and it is by far the best pain medicine out there. No high feeling or anything like that. If your doctor has you on Celebrex and you don't feel any relief, ask him for Voltaren. You will most certainly feel the difference. If you are on it for any length of time (like me) then every so often you'll have to have blood work done to check your kidneys and liver to make sure they are functioning right as this medicine can cause problems with that. For me everything is good to go so far. I swear by Voltaren."

10

January 23, 2009

125

107

9,560

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I have been on this pill for 3 months and it is the first birth control pill that I have ever been on. I can't even describe how horrible my experience was with this pill. I have had mood swings ever day starting early in the morning after I take it and lasting until I go to sleep. I have been so incredibly irritated, even the slightest thing will cause me to become angry or upset. The amount of tears I have cried could fill a pond. I know that everyone has a different experience with their birth control pill, but this has been the worst experience in my life. My psychologicist has me diagnosed with severe depression. I feel bad for anyone else who has taken this pill and has had the same reaction. I am starting a different next month."

1

March 11, 2016

2

142

181,180

Prozac

depression

"I was going through a very deep and dark depression for several months. Prozac was the very anti-depressant to work for me. After about 2 weeks, I could tell the medication was really working. I wasn't having constant OCD related circling thoughts that made my depression worse and I wasn't on the verge of crying every second. This pill is a MIRACLE for me. No side effects, maybe weight gain but I'm also eating again when before I was barely eating and dropped 10 lbs. Definitely take the medication at night because it'll make you tired if you take it in the morning."

10

October 2, 2017

23

103

10,250

Advil Cold and Sinus

sinus symptoms

"I use Advil cold and sinus very sparingly for when I get the worst combination of debilitating sinus headache and earache. It is the only thing that takes away the pain that makes me want to sleep all day long for days on end. It improves my quality of life from bottom of the barrel to functioning with only minor discomfort. I try to only take the bare minimum dose, just to take the edge off. If that is ineffective after several hours, I may layer it with another one. If that is still ineffective, then several hours later I will take two together. Never have tea or coffee when you take these because it is a "speedy" medication and not "sleepy". It is great if you have to function, such is going to work versus calling off."

9

October 28, 2016

8

138

109,259

Nexplanon

birth control

"I'm 20 years old & I've had Nexplanon for 2 years & 7 months. I just had it removed today due to extreme heavy bleeding. I was told it was a sign that it had stopped working. I've lost so much blood in a matter of 9 days that I passed out at work & was in the hospital. I've gained over 50lbs, my sex drive was up & down, I never stopped my period they just became lighter, my mood swings were awful. I took Zoloft to help with that. I had an ovarian cyst the size of a cuties orange! (Which busted, but thankfully I didn't lose an ovary.) I've had so many problems with Nexplanon, but I tried to push through cause it really does prevent pregnancy.... but be prepared. It may work great for you, or it may make you completely miserable!"

1

February 15, 2017

4

146

92,440

Ondansetron

nausea/vomiting

"Nausea/ vomiting. Took tablet 45 minutes before lunch time and I still needed to slow down to avoid build nausea toward Cheerios and a banana. Lunch is 50 minutes long and it still did not curb nausea with food I considered safe. Thinking there might still be some coverage 6 hours later I tried eating a carrot but my body quickly rejected it."

3

September 23, 2015

3

63

174,207

Versed

light anesthesia

"I was given this medication IV before a radiofrequency nerve ablation. I had absolutely no response and had to tolerate the procedure with no assistance. It was extremely painful and nerve-wracking. They gave me the medication and started the procedure without ever checking to see if I was comfortable."

1

October 19, 2015

8

49

15,831

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

acne

"This is the second time my doctor has put me on this exact birth control. Both times it was because of acne and the fact that I am a human who has sex. Both aren't worthy of being medicated. Doc claims this will prevent future cysts (I had a small one). My periods have been regular for almost a year but the past 2 were heavy before I started this medicine. I am done. I still break out. The first 2 weeks I had headaches all day, all night. The nausea is more intense now. Hot flashes. Heart pounding and chest pains. Stomach easily upset. Dark urine and bloating. MOOD SWINGS are the worst of it. I am not myself. I am on anxiety medicine and this defeats the purpose! I feel so awful everyday. This is not worth it."

1

August 27, 2016

1

140

24,498

Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

bowel preparation

"Started drinking this moviprep at 11pm it's the most disgusting thing I have drank every time I took a sip I felt like throwing up but had no choice taking it so took it in big gulps finished the first litre with in 1.5 hours after 45 mins all hell broke loose went toilet about 10 times it was all watery it's worked absolutely fine but tastes awful I wish I don't have to take the second litre."

3

March 12, 2017

8

78

212,575

Veramyst

allergic rhinitis

"The product works great but the past 2 times I have bought it the click spray button only works when it want's to. Sometimes I can't get it to spray at all, like it's stuck. "

9

October 22, 2010

6

36

27,073

Ultram

pain

"I have been taking Ultram (200 mg a day) for several years now. I found that it does take the top of the pain down but doesn't give me great relief. I am finding it's effectiveness less and less and will be trying to wean off of it but withdrawal symptoms are pretty bad. Please be well aware of the dependency issue. "

5

January 21, 2010

63

198,434

Exenatide

diabetes, type 2

"My a1c is in the normal range now, and I have lost 42 lbs. All my labs are great due to the weight loss. I have been on 10mcg for over 2 years. My last a1c was so good last time, my doctor wants me to decrease to 5mcg. I have been to several dermatologists over the last 2 years trying to figure out why I am having hair loss, unhealthy hair, and change in texture. I never wanted to attribute it to the Byetta although the hair loss started a few months after I began taking it. I am now so desperate to stop the hair loss, I'm considering stopping the Byetta. I can't decide which would be worse - being bald or gaining back 42 pounds! I would really love to know if the person who recently posted had any hair regrowth after stopping Byetta."

10

March 20, 2013

33

147

218,387

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

urinary tract infection

"I have been put on Augmentin 875mg-125mg twice a day for a urinary tract/kidney infection (E.coli strain). I have taken this medication before and so I wasn't concerned about any serious side effects. This medication works well for me, which says a lot considering I do have serious side effects to many things (compazine, droperidol, erythromycin). I felt better within 1 day of taking my dose and the only problem I am experiencing is a strange rattle/"percolating" feeling in my chest when I breathe. It's annoying but not preventing me from breathing, walking around or even going to work. I have taken a daily probiotic pill (Natures Way Primadophilus refrigerated) for years and I believe this is what prevents any upset stomach or yeast issues."

9

August 9, 2010

52

125