Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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11,911	Trulicity	diabetes, type 2	"On Trulicity for 2 months now, haven't lost weight even though appetite has decreased, and I get frequent heartburn (bad) unless I eat something, definitely seems worse when stomach is empty. Did some research, don't think I want to stay on this stuff, will see my Endo next week."	5	July 7, 2015	13	49
15,800	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I recently switched from lutera to this combo pill and I immediately started feeling bloated and extremely moody. I am bloated 24/7 and it hasn't gone away. This is my second month on it. I also have extremely bad acne from this pill and I NEVER get a single pimple unless I am about to start my period then I maybe get 1 or 2. Now my entire face is covered. I switched from lutera due to break through bleeding but am going to switch to something else because this is awful. I would not recommend."	3	August 12, 2016	0	96
206,416	Mesalamine	ulcerative colitis, maintenance	"I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 1991. For the last few years I have been using Asacol, with no problems, only if I try to stop taking it, which I'd rather not do. It's really helping me. I'm 46 and happy. I'm going for colonoscopy every year just to make sure everything is fine."	10	August 27, 2010	39	55
45,698	Fluoxetine	anxiety and stress	"I used fluoxetine specifically to tackle depression and social anxiety. Within DAYS my anxiety had left relieving my depression. I used to take it everyday to handle social situations in High School. Now I take it before social events and distressing and anxiety provoking situations. It helped me a lot."	10	March 3, 2013	91	50
10,827	Mononessa	birth control	"I went on this bc my period was so irregular and it was getting out of control. When I first went on this bc I threw up for the first 3 days and then after that I was fine. 2 weeks after I began my mood swings increased a lot, it was really unpredictable what my mood will be like. I've also been throwing up ever since I went on this bc. My appetite has decreased, I've gained weight, I always feel bloated, my mood is terrible and everything makes my stomach feel sick. I hate throwing up so this pill has been the worse to me. Definitely a waste of my time."	1	July 3, 2016	5	113
167,790	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"This pill is wonderful. Had an accident with my boyfriend. Condom broke of course around 1am. I freaked out. Took the pill the next day around noon. I read the reviews and everyone said to calm down and relax. They were right! Period came right on time. Plan B is amazing! Just try not to stress about it and let it do it's thing. These situations happen!"	10	December 29, 2015	18	67
24,463	Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes	bowel preparation	"It's effective, but it is horrible !!! Terrible taste and too much to drink. Highly recommend Suprep instead - taste is not bad and only 16 ounces at night and 16 ounces the next morning."	1	November 3, 2016	8	35
6,577	Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate	bowel preparation	"I also couldnt keep the liquid down, so I used the pill. After 45 minutes the medicine kicked in with no cramps or bloating. I did mine at 1pm and 7pm. I turned into bed at 11pm and only had to get up once. Slept great and had my test at 10am the next day."	10	March 29, 2010	40	55
134,895	Pazopanib	renal cell carcinoma	"1/3/16. Was told had cancer bottom of kidney and it got large Dr. Said and is pressing into spine. Was on voltrient about 2 1/2 months and scan showed tumor size had not changed. After taking voltrient about 5 months I got very sick and could not eat or drink about 10 days. Did lot of vomiting. Stomach hurt for many days. Need to ask Dr if I should get back on it (mass must shrink a lot Dr says before they would consider surgery). This has been very scary as mass pressing and causing tightness twisting of left leg but I'm doing lot of praying for self and all cancer patients. We desperately need cures. I get scans Jan 16. "	6	January 3, 2017	14	122
56,281	Humira	crohn's disease, maintenance	"I am 18 now and I was 5 when I had started having symptoms of crohn's disease and finally after 8 months of suffering they finally tested me and diagnosed me. I'm going to make this short, crohn's has been hell for me. I was finally put on remicaid, It put me in remission for three years until I started to have a reaction to the medication and I was diagnosed with drug induced lupus. A couple months ago I was admitted into the hospital and later was put on humira, a little skeptical but I had no choice. I can tell it has helped but it does cause major hair loss in some patients as I am dealing with right now. My hair has never been in the best condition because of the medication but so far the medication has really improved my health!"	7	January 8, 2016	19	145
157,960	Accutane	acne	"This was the only drug that ever cleared up the horrible acne problem I had with minimal side effects which included dry sinuses (bleeding from nose), VERY dry lips, easily sunburned, and some other minor irritation but that was all worth it for clearing up the horrible acne I had and changing my life forever as it did!"	10	December 3, 2009	12	58
198,763	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I have been on the depo injection since I was 15 and I'm now 30....its been so efficiant! I have gained some weight in that time but that could easily be down to just growing up and life style choices. I had my period for a couple of months after I started on it but haven't had a period since then. I do now go for a bone scan every 2 years to check for osteoporosis but so far everything has been fine. I have however started to take calcium vitamins to just give me a boost without eating a lot of dairy. Only downside I can say about it is it has given me some skin issues or I believe it has contributed to making psorisis and ezcema worse."	9	November 18, 2016	9	130
23,671	Natalizumab	multiple sclerosis	"My Multiple Sclerosis treatment: 9 years in a nutshell: Copaxone = no real side effects, no real benefits. Rebif = craptacular side effects, no real benefits. Tysabri = no serious side effects (the odd urianary tract infection, drowsy after infusions), ZERO relapses since I started it in April 2012 (previously had been relapsing every six months). Tysabri is AWESOME!"	10	September 17, 2013	100	59
121,890	Venlafaxine	depression	"Effexor XR changed my life. Before I was on it, I suffered from constant unremitting generalized anxiety and deep, dark depressive episodes. 150mg Effexor XR gave me my life back. over the years I had to increase my dose, ultimately ending up at 450mg. Unfortunately after year 9 it pooped out on me altogether. How I wish it would come back! A great antidepressant. All side effects for me went away within the first few weeks. Now giving Pristiq a try. "	9	December 15, 2012	51	82
30,865	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Note to self: read reviews before inserting any medication into lady parts to stop yourself from experiencing horrible, terrible, ball of fury pain in lady parts. Literally the one time I do not look up reviews on something before using a product and my lady bits may have actual fire coming out of it."	1	May 23, 2017	5	54
195,632	Aviane	birth control	"I always used Yasmin but from my home-country and actually lost weight for almost 2 years. Once I got in the U.S last October I had to switch pills to the Yazmin from here and the pharmacy actually gave me the generic brand, Ocella. Awful for me. Switched to the actual Yasmin but same thing, I gained around 40 pounds in less than 6 months and even stopped at the ER because of Ocella. Aviane was prescribed last month and its the best pill I took since I arrived here. Pretty much back to normal except for the extra pounds that its been easier to lose now, way less hormones than the other pills. I love it! Oh and sex drive increased 100%."	9	July 17, 2012	3	123
49,440	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"Started taking four months ago and boy has it been a ride. Although I have no cramping anymore and my periods are only three days max there's lots of things I don't like. First, mood swings are out of control. I get mad and cry over the craziest things.(never like that before) I always feel super bloated, headaches all the time, and I'm always tired. Also I got super bad acne on my face never had any of these problems before the pill. It does its job though, haven't got pregnant while having unprotected sex. So I guess you can take your chances since every body is different!"	5	February 10, 2016	1	108
62,412	Citalopram	depression	"Works wonders. I have my life back. The first two weeks were rough because of nausea and increased anxiety. It kicked in after three weeks or so and now six months later I'm doing great."	8	July 5, 2012	32	35
215,883	Copper	birth control	"I am 37 and have had 1 child. I have been on the pill most of my adult life, but have always been hormone-sensitive. That has only become worse with age...my periods we're all over the place, I gave up keeping track. Tried nexplanon and bled for 8 months straight before having it removed. I have had my copper iud for about3 months now, and I love it! The insertion was painful (like labor cramps) but only for a couple seconds. Had minor cramping for about a week or so. Started my period right away, now they are like clockwork. The flow is only slightly heavier for me than it usually was. I'm not pregnant so far either, so there's that too. I would recommend it."	10	June 17, 2016	7	126
152,223	Ciprofloxacin	bladder infection	"I was experiencing pain in my right kidney, It wasn't a sharp pain, but more of a dull achy pain that was just uncomfortable. It went away the next day but would come back every other day. I then started to feel the beginning stages of a UTI coming on so I correlated the 2 together. the dr. took a urine sample but results have not come back yet. She says she thinks I have a bladder infection spreading to my kidney so she prescribed me cipro. After looking it up I read cipro is good for UTI, kidney and bladder infections so it should work perfectly fine. After my second pill my UTI was cleared up (hallelujah), but after taking 3 days my pain in my kidney is more constant than ever and stays 24/7 now. I hope it goes away soon!"	7	May 12, 2016	17	143
15,510	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I've been on this birth control for almost two months now, and it's been perfect! I started taking Mononessa in October, and it caused me to bleed for about sixty days straight - no good. I also noticed that my emotions were way out of whack, I was basically a trainwreck. When I switched over to Microgestin, not only did I stop bleeding within a week, but I feel more mentally balanced, too. I haven't experienced any side effects. I'm very happy with it, and plan to continue using it."	10	January 25, 2017	1	90
105,527	Zoladex	endometriosis	"Been on this medication now for four and a half years with add back HRT. Slightly uncomfortable injection every four weeks (however the three month injection makes me ill) but considering the symptoms of stage 4 endo Zoladex is amazing. No periods, no pain and by taking HRT no menopause symptoms either. Have my life back "	9	April 20, 2017	4	57
172,133	Amitiza	irritable bowel syndrome	"I too had a problem breathing and tightness in my chest. The doctor didn't believe that it was my new medicine and started treating me for asthma. I started reading about the medicine and learned that this was a side effect. I stopped taking it for a week or so and I have noticed a big difference in my breathing! I love the outcome of the medicine so I am going to try to take it only 2 or so times a week to see if that helps."	7	August 14, 2010	23	88
13,023	Vardenafil	erectile dysfunction	"Very effective medication, especially if you follow guidelines. I do notice an effect with my vision on the following days. It's as if I have light sensitivity or dry eyes. I've heard of blindness associated with these medicines so anything having to do with my eyes is of concern."	8	July 25, 2011	26	49
135,977	Acamprosate	alcohol dependence	"I have been a functioning alcoholic for over 10 years and still don't know why I began abusing alcohol. I started taking Campral a week ago and have had absolutely no cravings or desire to drink. I asked my MD what she recommended to help and Capral was her solution. I can not believe how effective or fast it worked. I have had no side effects at all other than a loss of appetite."	10	November 11, 2016	93	74
197,860	Metoprolol	mitral valve prolapse	"20 years of misery and then I come across this gift from God! Give it a shot! FYI- some generics are WAY better than others so if one doesn't work don't give up hope. Plus you can have it prescribed three months at a time to save on costs! Good Luck! Keep that heart rate down! ;)"	9	July 31, 2017	3	57
2,300	Metformin	polycystic ovary syndrome	"I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 18 years ago. My experience has been horrible. Very irregular cycles. Ranging from massive bloat, extreme flow, severe cramps, night sweats and facial hair. I maybe have 3 periods every 2 years. Finally my doctor put me on Metformin. The side effects for me are pretty bad. Mainly stomach pain and diarrhea. I work through it because I know my body will adjust. I've heard great things about this medicine and I'm willing go through a little discomfort to improve my irregular cycle."	4	October 16, 2013	80	90
229,431	Lurasidone	bipolar disorde	"I switched this from Ability and the difference is night and day - energized, happy and manic free. I follow the rules to a tee - take at night with a minimum 350 calories - I noticed some posts here reporting vomiting and ineffectiveness - it's not just about stomach upset - you MUST take the med on a full stomach or it wont be absorbed properly and will likely cause upset too - this is what my Doc tells me and he seems to be right"	10	October 6, 2016	41	87
138,865	Phentermine	weight loss	"One week and 10 pounds less. Take it and forget about it. More energy, less desire to eat/snack, it's gone! Just remember to eat. Side effect of dry mouth; buy oral moisture tablets (they adhere to roof of mouth), and nasal moisture gel and you'll be fine. Lot's more housework/yard work is getting done, and I seem to be a little more focused on tasks, in a good way. Happy with the medicine, with no complications to the other medicines I take, so I'm surprised about that. "	10	August 5, 2010	13	88
112,231	Gabapentin	neuropathic pain	"I take gabapentin 800mg 2 tabs three times a day as directed by my neurologist for my migraines and my messed up nerve issues in neck. It has done wonders for me. Being on this dose I can work at my job and loud noises do not bother me and beaming light does not send me into a migraine attack. This medicine and dose has been helping my nerve pain in the neck a lot. I give this gabapentin and dose a 5 star my neurologist and family doctor really worked together to help me. People need to stop kicking this medicine and dose - everyone's responds differently to medicines and doses my doctor and neurologist have been highly praised for not handing out a script for narcotics which I've never asked for"	10	March 31, 2017	14	133
211,572	Tanzeum	diabetes, type 2	"I took Tanzeum for a year and lost 30 pounds. My sugar is very well controlled. I love this stuff but my insurance now doesn't cover enough. Now I'm on bydureon but I'm afraid I might be allergic to it as the shot site is red and itchy."	10	January 6, 2017	2	48
174,914	AndroGel	hypogonadism, male	"I have used Androgel and for the price have found it relatively ineffective. Once insurance ran out I could not afford it so looked for an alternative. Also I started to suffer from really bad skin problems with the Androgel and now I've found out the the FDA has issued warnings about the product."	2	November 15, 2009	60	54
202,068	Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin	acne	"I have never wrote a review on a product before but I had to share my experience with this one because it's soooo good. I had really bad acne on my forehead that didn't wanna go away no matter what I used and finally I went to the doctor and he prescribed me Benzaclin. I used this a week straight and my skin was so much better. After 3 weeks all my acne was gone basically! The only thing that sucks is that if I stop using it a couple of weeks later my acne gets really bad again so u have to keep using it"	8	August 3, 2017	2	106
192,222	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"My experience on Loryna has not been a good one. I originally had been on Yaz and Beyaz and had no issues at all! I thought they were miracle pills! I'm in my late thirties and wanted a birth control to help with my moods, breakouts, and period. Unfortunately, Loryna did the opposite for me. After five months of taking it I have decided to stop. I had bleeding for 2 months straight, acne breakouts on my chest, back, and face. And a ton of pain! As if my uterus was contracting constantly. I finished my last pack/pill and have stopped. Within 2 days of stopping, the bleeding stopped, the pain is gone and my skin is clearing up. I'm not sure why this happened but I'm finding generic birth controls are different from the brand. It's frustrating!"	1	January 23, 2016	2	138
47,834	Adapalene	acne	"Differin XP has been a miracle product for me. As a girl who's had moderate breakouts since the age of 13, (am now 23!) I have to say sticking to this product has been very well-worth it! For the first 2 months, yes, my skin was very dry and even flaky, and yes it did turn me off a bit - but I was warned of this side-effect and decided to just keep going with it. I was able to battle the flakiness with use of exfoliants, and even in the first few months, I felt my breakouts were happening less often and were less severe. Now, 8 months later, the flakiness is no longer an issue and find using this product has boosted my quality of life, although I still do get the occasional few tiny pimples - it does its job."	10	October 6, 2015	15	143
45,637	Fluoxetine	anxiety and stress	"This medicine has been a life saver for me. It is the only antidepressant that has worked. I lost weight on it (which I needed to), feel less stressed, can handle stress, thoughts are not obsessive anymore, I laugh more and interact more with friends. I don't feel scared everyday. If you are thinking of taking it, give it at least 4-6 weeks to kick it. It's worth it."	9	January 2, 2013	202	69
20,927	Acyclovir	cold sores	"I get cold sores about every other month. I went to my Dermatologist and she gave a prescription for Sitavig. It sticks on your gum which is weird and takes getting used to, but she told me it is supposed to make you have fewer outbreaks. Sure enough, I went 5 months before my next one. When I saw her next I did complain that it took long time to dissolve. She said that was part of what made it work so well. Not sure how, but I will never go back to using my valtrex."	9	July 14, 2016	9	96
15,452	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I honestly didn't realize how much I loved this birth control until I switched. I'm currently taking Jolessa and it's horrible. Microgestin was perfect for me because I would never bleed in between, I wasn't emotional and I didn't gain weight. I also took my packs back to back for 3 months and I wouldn't spot until I was off of it. Really need to get back on this BC."	10	January 10, 2017	1	70
144,011	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have had this thing in my arm for almost a week and i feel like a basket case! I am crying all the time and angry about everything. I feel depression creeping on me. I know not everyone has this same experience but be careful! I have been clinging to the Lord this week. I couldn't imagine how things would be if I didnt know myself well enough and I didnt know Jesus. Needless to say this thing is coming out asap. I was going to give it a month but I don't think i can last that long!"	1	July 26, 2016	5	100
188,096	Symbyax	depression	"This medicine is really a lifesaver. Nothing worked. I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. A stint in a psychiatric hospital left them fighting over whether I was borderline or bipolar. I went through a real bad, horrid suicidal period. I just sobbed to my doctor, and he put me on this. I think I may have felt tired on this medication at first. But the changes were AMAZING! I could stay up all day, laugh and smile like I USED to! I had energy and motivation! This medication changed my life so radically and made the dark cloud go away! I stopped crying all the time. The suicidal thoughts went away. Just beware, I was very skinny and gained 83 pounds."	9	August 31, 2013	51	126
56,560	Elavil	pain	"I was given this medication to help my daily chronic headaches. Started it a little over a month ago. Three days in I had one of the worst headaches ever. After that the headaches started to diminish. I now have weakness and loss of feeling in my hands arms and legs and feet, seizure activity, confusion, and sleeping all the time. I don't feel like myself and I'm super miserable all the time. Dr doesn't want to take me off this medication but I cannot live life like this. I don't recommend this medication."	3	June 4, 2017	36	94
31,497	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I think im in burning hell. Its so bad i had to look up my symptoms to see if this is normal. Only to find bout 100 more people with the same feeling! This burns soooo bad I swear i should have just gone to my obgyn and gotten an rx for a pill. Im a 32 yr old woman crying real tears after using the monistat 3 day cream. This cannot be a normal reaction to this I think they need to be sued!"	1	June 21, 2016	16	85
75,913	Temazepam	insomnia	"This sleep aid does everything it should and nothing it should not if used as directed. My doctor is afraid of addiction but it's not like that. I take it at bedtime, fall asleep quickly and wake up 6-8 hours later feeling awake and refreshed. No hangover and no fuzzy thinking or stumbling around the next day. I've tried Ambien and triazolam, neither of which worked. Taken as directed it is a good medication."	10	May 7, 2010	20	74
127,958	Phentermine	weight loss	"I lost five pounds in one week. The first few days were amazing and I had bounds of energy. However I had constipation and insomnia. Then suddenly my energy disappeared and I started feeling funny and getting strange headaches. After almost passing out I rush to the dr and my blood pressure was extremely high along with my heart rate! This is not a drug to play around with!!"	2	September 29, 2016	3	69
226,524	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I had the nexplanon implant put in, in September of 2014, the incertion was painless because they numbed the area first. I had a ton of bruising at the site and the pain and bruising lasted a while. I had one period the week after I got the nexplanon but it was light and lasted maybe 5 days.. Then no period at all. I started noticing weight gain, about 15 pounds and for my height it showed a lot. I was nauseous everyday, very moody, and stressed out for no reason. I got it out 2 days ago and I already feel better. Not nauseous at all, and I was nauseous for 9 months everyday. I wouldn't recommend this just because of how it made me feel, but it may work for other people. On the bright side I had no period.."	2	June 28, 2015	2	142
159,173	TriNessa	birth control	"I've been on Trinessa for almost 6 months now and I haven't seen many issues with it. When I first started I was a bit moody, but now that side effect seems to have gone away. Also I've had somewhat irregular periods while on the pill. I've had no headaches, weight gain, my skin has cleared up a lot since starting it. I'd definitely recommend it."	8	July 4, 2014	10	66
111,500	Cipro	urinary tract infection	"I am reading the comments and I am really surprised at how long and at how high a dosage some people with urinary tract infections are reporting. I went to the doctor this morning because I have a UTI, but I was given 6 Cipro pills, each 250 mg to be taken twice a day. From what I understand, most doctors will try this 3 day fix and not put you on an extended dose. I am reading comments that some people are on for 10 days. I am all for stamping out an infection, but I want to do it with as little medication as possible. So far so good. Who knows, I might need a new prescription but for now I am hoping that this modest approach of a 3 day treatment will do the trick."	9	January 10, 2015	90	138
222,285	Kyleena	birth control	"Everybody is different... I’ve had mine over a week now. I was previously on depo for four years. I was given a cervix softner for night before and morning of and ibuprofen an hour before. Insertion was super quick and not awful but the second she was done I was in intense pain( and I have a high pain tolerance). Rolled around thinking I would die for 45 minutes until a friend could pick me up. After the first hour pain lessened but still horrible cramps, couldn’t leave the heating pad for even a second. This pain had continued on and off. No bleeding at all yet. I developed aseptic meningitis and was hospitalized 4 days after insertion (don’t know if it’s related but seems suspicious). Still cramping so bad can’t see straight."	2	December 3, 2017	0	133
208,887	Belsomra	insomnia	"I'm ADHD and for as long as I can remember I have had problems with insomnia. I have taken ambien off and on for years ad well as other OTC sleep meds and lunesta. My psych gave me some sample packs of Belsomra to try..... not sure what the heck its made of. Took maybe 30ish minutes before I started to feel tired. Went to bed and fell asleep in about 40 minutes. What was weird is I had several periods of being "asleep" but my mind was completly awake and it was really hard to move.... I dunno. Other than that I slept well and I slept in by two hours however, all day today I have felt drugged and sedated, foggy. I took the 20mg so maybe I should try a lower dose if I try it again."	5	October 24, 2015	24	140
93,436	Vortioxetine	depression	"So I love how I feel I am on this stuff. Little background info I am bipolar and suffering post partum from having my first daughter three months ago..two things I've noticed I don't cry as much however I itch constantly I mean like a crack.head itching. Also having headaches and crazy dreams ( snakes spiders) but the post partum is mostly gone. I still feel however no weight loss and that is still a major depression symptom for me and probably my biggest. I make myself sick in the mirror when I'm naked and I like the way it's taken away the post partum but still no self esteem. What do I do? Also i.would love to chat or if there is a group I can look into about this please let me know I am on my second week of 10.MG thank you!"	8	February 16, 2015	7	145
130,199	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I am a huge fan. Read a lot of negative reviews prior to deciding, and promised myself that if I loved it I would share! Got it 1.25 years ago. I got it for contraception, I haven't had any children. Painless procedure- just pressure. Bad bad cramping for the rest of the day- I would take Panadol before going in next time so that it was kicking in earlier. I would also advise having the day off work. After day one it's been ace! Smooth sailing. I get my period for about 2 days very lightly once every 5 months. And amazingly pain free (used to get bad cramps). No weight gain or loss. No hair loss. No nausea. Better skin! So, I am a advocate. Good luck."	10	June 1, 2014	67	128
216,526	Sildenafil	erectile dysfunction	"I have taken up bike riding on a serious note of late. I have at the same time been having increasing difficulties maintaining an erection. I am 55 with heretofore an active sex life. Over the past two years the dysfunction has become progressively worse. Today I used this medicine for the first time. I have had a prescription for a month. The directions call for three 20 mg pills one hour prior. I took one as a first try. I and my partner were very pleased with the results. The resulting erection was normal natural for a man my age. I will report later if going up in dosage changes anything. But I am happy with the results. Side effect sniffles for a half hour."	6	November 30, 2014	13	126
167,490	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Okay, I decided to post this for all those ladies that are currently freaking out and stressed out of their mind bc I was in that same situation a couple of weeks ago and it's horrible!! My boyfriend flew in for valentines day and I made the dumbest decision to have sex twice during that weekend, one of them being without protection and him ejaculating inside of me. To make matters worse, it was during my most fertile days. Nonetheless, I bought the take action pill and took it about 15 hrs later. this pill works but the side effects are brutal! For the following week I had the worst abdominal cramps and back pains. I still have these pains but I got my period two days ago. I learned my lesson, never again!!"	9	February 26, 2016	1	134
30,288	Klonopin	insomnia	"I have severe and chronic insomnia that has caused me little (if any) sleep per night, leading to confusion and irritability in the morning, leading to delirium, if prolonged exposure to sleep deprivation was to happen to me. My doctor first prescribed me Seroquel (quetiapine) for my insomnia, which worked a little bit TOO well, as it was too heavily sedating, and left me with too many "morning-after" effects. At my doctor's reluctance (due to substance abuse history in not me, but my family) I was given a prescription to a starting dose of 1 mg a night of Klonopin. This was amazing. As opposed to being forced to sleep by Seroquel, Klonopin lulled me to sleep. It's a wonderful medicine."	10	July 30, 2012	114	121
147,962	Norethindrone	birth control	"Wish I read the reviews before taking Errin. I have been on Errin for 15 months and stopped taking it a week ago due to severe migraines, weight gain, moodiness and decreased interest in things that I usually enjoy. My sex drive has decreased and I have little or no interest in my husband. I could not figure out why I was so upset over small things and he even asked me to look into alternative methods of birth control. PLEASE do your research. It's not for everyone."	4	July 15, 2016	11	88
64,767	Sertraline	anxiety and stress	"Hi I am 26 years old female, I would like to share this story to help others. I have depression for four years, which lead to mayor anxiety. I was becoming a recluse and I had an explosive temper, it was affecting everything I was doing. When I was first diagnosed I was put on small dosage of Citalopram and then increased to the maximum dosages. The counsellors and doctors thought I was over the crisis after a year and half of treatment, but then a had a terrible relapse. I was placed back on Citalopram, but I felt like I was drowning. So after few tries with other medication they put me on Sertraline and I can honestly say it's been a gift from God. My mood is brighter and now I feel like I can live and get on with me life."	9	August 16, 2015	69	144
161,648	Remeron	depression	"I recently started Remeron after trying Buspar for anxiety/depression and insomnia. I have a dysfunctional family like many others but they are the root of the issues that I started having. Buspar was a waste of time for the most part, helped with anxiety some but pushed the depression on. I now take 30 mg at night as well as 0.25mg of Klonopin. I am sleeping better but as many have said, very hard to get out of bed. It has been only 4 days and I will stick with it as I am not happy, but also starting to feel less depressed, maybe because I am sleeping better."	8	July 17, 2011	24	109
231,333	Trazodone	insomnia	"I've been having problems sleeping due to anxiety and depression and was prescribed this. The first night/day was awful, I was extremely groggy and had a headache all day. I also had a problem with my eyes being sore, I'm not taking anymore."	1	May 13, 2017	17	43
99,275	Doxylamine	insomnia	"I have taken Unisom for over three years now and I'm a severe asthmatic with chronic shortness of breath and I have had no complications from the sleep aid. After taking it and awakening in the morning I've never experienced any side effects. I wake up feeling rested and with full of energy. Best sleep aid on the market."	9	April 15, 2015	90	59
46,944	Emsam	depression	"Where has this medication been hiding? I've suffered from depression for 18 years, having to change medicines every couple years and usually never feeling too good...just pulling myself through everyday. I've been on Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, Cymbalta with low dose Abilify and Wellbutrin. Finally a month ago a new Doctor suggested the EMSAM patch. I feel like the darkness has been lifted. I have energy, can concentrate and actually look forward to doing or planning things. Even the Adderall I had once taken to help increase my energy level didn't do what this patch is doing. EMSAM has changed not only my life, but my family's as well."	9	June 13, 2011	99	108
139,154	Phentermine	weight loss	"I started taking these pills about two years ago. At first it really jump started my weight loss. I weighed 195lbs to begin with and within a few months I ended up at 170lbs. There were a few side effects though. It gives you awful cotton mouth, moodiness, headaches and insomnia. I would stay awake for days at a time. After the initial weight loss, I guess my body built up a tolerance and it stopped working for me. I gained back all of the weight and more. It is a great motivator, but it really does come down to diet and exercise if you really want to keep it off."	7	April 12, 2009	7	111
117,583	Nortriptyline	migraine prevention	"I'm currently on 150mg daily of this medication and it does a great job in preventing headaches. A few smaller ones get through that ibuprofen will take care of but the amount of serious headaches and migraines have decreased significantly. The only difficulty is because the pills are so lightweight they do not go down easily. I have to chase it with food (such as taking it during dinner) or else the pills get stuck and cause pretty bad heartburn-type difficulties."	9	October 24, 2014	45	81
215,737	Copper	birth control	"Every woman is different so make sure you talk to your dr about what is best for you. But I personally don't think women who have never had a kid should get an IUD. I had an AWFUL experience with mirena (extremely painful placement) before I had a child several years ago . Experienced terrible pain after 30 days and had it removed. And bled for 6 months. But my Dr. said that since I've had a child I should have a different experience with an IUD because my uterus is larger after having a child. So I decided to get Paraguard. Since they're no hormones and it lasts 10 years. I had it placed today and it hardly hurt at all. Just some mild cramping. So far so good.. hopefully I continue to have a good experience."	9	March 9, 2017	8	138
104,167	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have been on many different birth control methods for years now. None of then have worked for me. But when my doctor prescribed me Levora I was like "hmm, but I'm not a pill popper. Okay I will try this." Levora is the best thing that has ever happened to be. I now get my period for 3 days versus 7 days! I love this pill and I get no side effects."	10	May 17, 2013	15	73
230,606	Depo-Provera	birth control	"When I first started the shot, everything was great. I wasn't bleeding, it worked as a birth control. Then, a month later I started bleeding heavily. I bled for the entire month and longer. I also suffer from bipolar disorder, and this shot only enhanced both my manic and depression episodes. I became extremely irritable, erratic, and finally, I became suicidal. After being hospitalized my doctor expressed concern that the shot had worsened everything. If you suffer from any mood or anxiety disorder I strongly caution you against using this form of birth control. I have used the pill before and never suffered such severe side effects with my mood. "	1	July 26, 2011	4	111
101,005	Rexulti	schizophrenia	"I am not sure how many months I have been on this medication, but while I have been on it I have managed to gain almost 10 pounds. I do not feel like I over-eat either. The weight just seems to pile on. I feel incredibly sleepy during the day. So much so that on most days I take a long nap. I have very little energy. My stomach seems to bloat out more. Otherwise I seem to be doing just fine, both mentally and physically. So if you don't mind being fat, lazy, and lifeless; but not crazy; this might just be the drug for you!"	6	March 2, 2017	23	107
100,750	Orlistat	obesity	"Very slow to see results. Have been on Xenical for 2 weeks. Only lost 1.5kg. Taking Duramine as well. Been going to gym daily for pilates, yoga and circuit. Cut out wine totally..only have whiskey at night. Results seemvslow"	5	July 1, 2016	29	39
170,090	Quetiapine	major depressive disorde	"Ache on the entire body. Painful Constipation, cataracts, low blood pressure. Very weak and painful arthritis . More depressed and no enthusiasms at all but sleeping. Doctor has stopped this drug for me now 3 months ago. Only continue with arthritis and cataracts."	1	May 27, 2017	2	43
50,594	Gabapentin	ibromyalgia	"Gabapentin helps a lot with my fibromyalgia pain, although I find that I have to keep taking higher and higher doses to have the same effect. I also have had some weight gain, which I hate. I don't know which is better, being chubby or feeling better. For now I'm going to say with it."	8	April 13, 2011	29	55
41,245	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	pain	"For nerve injury I was taking Lyrica and Vicodin - the only combination that helped (after much trial and error). Then I had ended up with surgery (ovary removal) and Dr prescribed Percocet 5-325. It is a wonder medicine. The first day slightly nauseous, but that quickly went away. I now prefer the Percocet; doesn't make me as sleepy as Vicodin. I break pills in half, spreading it throughout the day to just dial down the pain enough for me to be cheerful and productive but not zoned out. I gave it a 9 out of 10 because it does cause constipation (take Colace OTC)."	9	January 9, 2011	13	105
188,209	ParaGard	birth control	"Apparently there is a word limit here so I’ll try to get my point across. This is NON Hormonal, a lot of bad reviews with complaints that a hormonal BC would cause. Paragard doesn’t have hormones and therefore SHOULD NOT cause the affects that some of the other reviewers are complaining about. Also Copper poisoning is not an issue, read the studies done. You have no more copper in your body than what’s already naturally there. So don’t feed into the negative feedback. Do your own research and discuss with YOUR doc the best option for you. I personally LOVE paragard."	10	October 30, 2017	24	101
27,891	Lexapro	generalized anxiety disorde	"My anxiety got to the point where treatment wasn't an option, I had to try something. I gave Lexapro a chance. Its been good for me. The drug has slowed down my anxiety. I feel less anxious around people and in general I feel like my internal monologue has slowed down a bit. I've noticed when I'm around people I'm less reactive whereas before I was jumpy and unsettled. I am on 10mg. About a decade ago I tried zoloft and effexor both with mixed results. Currently I take Lexapro and Adderall. It seems to be a good combo for me. There have been some side effects. My sleep is disrupted at times, I have trouble reaching orgasm and sometimes I feel a bit lethargic. This drug is working well for me, I hope it continues to be effective."	7	June 1, 2016	41	139
193,786	Naloxone / pentazocine	chronic pain	"I've been on this medicine for five years and is the best pain relief for my knees and back. Still can't do much on this medicine but it takes away the pain. Lay down after taking for best results."	10	January 8, 2014	6	39
209,055	Eligard	prostate cance	"I had my first Eligard shot recently. It's difficult to say what side effects I'm having. Because I have spinal stenosis I have had surgery to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerves on each side and I have edema in both legs and feet as well as pain. There are spots on my feet where I have no feeling with the right foot being more affected. I cannot walk around with something on my feet even if it is just slippers because there are also extremely sensitive spots on my feet. I am also diabetic. I get throbbing and stabbing pains occasionally again with the right foot being more involved. Because I've been on opioids for 15 years I have not produced much testosterone for a long time. I am presently at 75 ng/dl. Thanks."	5	December 23, 2016	4	135
45,942	Fluoxetine	depression	"I had taken Prozac for approximately 20 years when I noticed my depression was coming back and I felt it was no longer working for me. I then started on the path of trying everything on the market; none of them seemed to work and that has been over the last 6 years. Now I'm thinking about asking my doctor to switch me back to Prozac and see perhaps if it was helpful just being off it for while, give my system a break and maybe it will work again for me. "	9	April 21, 2011	18	93
36,608	Fentanyl	pain	"I have just recently started this medication for severe Fibromyalgia pain. Unlike most others who have posted here, I have not been taking strong opiates for my pain prior to being given this patch by my doctor. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia eight years ago after being rear ended in an auto accident that happened twelve years ago. This past year, I have been on Hydrocodone 5/500. Prior to that I was on Tylenol for pain relief. After 4 days of being on the 12.5 mcg patch, I am beginning to get some relief for my pain. I think I am going to like this patch."	7	September 23, 2013	25	106
120,269	Montelukast	asthma, maintenance	"I have mild asthma that occasionally worsens to be more moderate. I'm another person who has mood effects from taking Singular, and in addition, it's affecting my ability to enjoy certain flavors. It feels like an antihistamine, sort of, causing my mouth to feel dry, and I feel thirsty a lot. I'd live with that, but I am experiencing this weird agitation that's quite uncomfortable. I'm very aware of it, and I'm an adult, not a kid, so I probably won't bite anybody's head off. However, I think it might not be worth it to me and I think I'll stop it for a few days to compare how I feel then with what I'm feeling now."	6	March 27, 2016	30	117
107,517	Implanon	birth control	"I just had my Implanon inserted in March and since then I have had ONE period and it lasted 2 days. I had previously suffered from severe PMS and had horrible cramps, fatigue, and back aches, but now, I have none of that, probably because I haven't had a period except once. Every now and then, I will get what could be considered a period (dark discharge) but other than that, everything is great. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone young and doesn't want to worry about condoms or pills. It was a great choice."	10	May 16, 2011	3	95
123,252	Apri	birth control	"I was on it for 2 years and it's cleared my skin and kept my periods insanely regular (I could tell you down to a 6 hours time frame when my period was coming). However, it left me fatigued and unmotivated. My school work suffered due to that. I may even say I had very mild depression while taking this. Not the pill for me."	3	December 27, 2016	1	65
82,536	Liraglutide	diabetes, type 2	"Started Victoza one week ago, very slight nausea for a couple of days, otherwise no problems yet. Appetite is down only slightly also. Some weight loss - I only need to lose 20 lbs but the blood sugar is still in the low 200's. Perhaps when I increase the dose to 1.2 I will see that difference happen. I do however, have frequent, very strange nightmares at night - weird stuff and also some extremity tingling - like they are asleep in the night. No daytime issues. But those nightmares need to go."	9	July 27, 2010	10	93
77,599	Cephalexin	skin or soft tissue infection	"Was prescribed Keflex for a minor but painful infection as a result of an ingrown toenail. Took 250mg 3x/day for seven days and saw results after one day. Only side effect was acid reflux immediately after taking pill. I also take probiotics everyday so that may have helped to prevent other side effects."	10	December 9, 2013	34	53
110,192	Nexplanon	birth control	"I got the Nexplanon implant in late August 2015 and had it removed in early January 2016. I tried to last the full 6 months my doctor had me agree to, but I just couldn't. In those 4 months, I had less than 3 weeks without bleeding, and those were not consecutive. I got terrible acne on my back, which I hadn't had since my late teens (I'm 27), and I was constantly bloated. I also gained about 7 pounds. Previously when I gained weight on bc, it was very proportional- some at my waist, some at my breasts, etc.- this time, however, it was all around my waist, and exercise did not help. Since having the implant removed and returning to the pill, all of those issues have decreased significantly if not disappeared completely."	1	March 9, 2016	3	135
95,380	Otezla	plaque psoriasis	"Ok I am extremely upset! I have been on/off this drug over a year, last yr around this time I got a horrible rash on my hands on the tops down to wrists, pain my my breasts that is unbearable with 4 swollen lumps, I was set to go for a mamo and ultrasound but my breasts hurt so much I couldn’t imagine them squashing my dense breasts no way! Then the depression the past year of wanting to hide away in my room away from my family and wishing I don’t wake up and no explanation as to why! I had Palmer pustular plaque psoriasis and psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis as well as fibro, well my last visit I told my Dr and he for the first time in 6-7 yrs was very flippant saying see my general practitioner which he knows - he is mine."	2	June 4, 2017	5	147
161,785	Diphenhydramine	allergic reactions	"Works well and is one of my to go-to antihistamines. However it is very sedating and is also not long-lasting. It would work great for someone with insomnia as a milder sleep-aid, but for my use I would say that it works, but makes you sedated."	7	March 14, 2012	11	46
12,338	Atripla	hiv infection	"I tested poz on feb 8. 2008 i didn't start Atripla till 2013 my v_load was 450...cd4..was97.000...within 30days i was undetectable cd4..1400...been on this medicine for three years now an i only have short term memory lost just of little thinks i love this medicine im alive healthy an also have good people in my corner thanks Atripla your tha best"	10	October 25, 2015	14	61
183,237	Cymbalta	back pain	"I started with 30mg dosage and was increased to 60mg daily. It was helpful with the constant burning in my feet that is secondary to peripheral neuropathy. My dosage was increased after a couple of months to 60mg twice daily. I didn't last a week! This medication has always given me increased sweating, especially night sweats! My doctor prescribed Hytrin (mostly used for hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia) to combat the sweating and it seemed to help because the incidents of night sweats decreased. That all changed when my dosage was bumped up. I was having night sweats EVERY night and had a major increase of insomnia. I am getting 2-3 hours of sleep a night (or day because I work at night). I went back to 60mg daily and see my doctor tomorrow."	6	March 12, 2013	37	134
104,948	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have been using Seasonique for 2 years now and after the first year I have had no problems other than some spotting when I forget to take the pill on time. If you push through the first year of nausea, mood swings, and some dryness during sex, it mulls over and the pill really is great once your body is adjusted."	8	November 14, 2009	6	62
56,763	Elavil	migraine prevention	"I have been taking Elavil for several weeks now and the only side effect I have had is the dry mouth. I would rather deal with that than the migraines which I must say have been dormant for weeks now and I am so happy."	8	June 26, 2008	58	45
56,470	Humira	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
225,272	Bupropion	not listed / othe	"Doc prescribed 50mg of Wellbutrin to help elevate my extreme mood swing/anger/aggression/depression during PMS. Then about 3yr into my treatment, it stopped with a vengeance. Couldn't sleep, if I did it was a few hrs at a time. Doc prescribed sleeping pills. I persisted with doc Wellbutrin wasn't working, switched me to cipralix. few day in & I was sick with migraines. Then prescribed 50mg Pristiq... Wonder drug. Not only did it take away all my PMS, also took what little sex drive I had. top it off, gained 20lbs within 2mon. 2yrs in and it stopped... Didn't function, anxiety to see friends, Fam, go anywhere. Back to Wellbutrin... 300 mg and I feel amazing! Energy, sleeping and a sex drive. No weight loss but no weight gain."	8	September 26, 2015	2	128
53,270	Ezetimibe	high cholesterol	"Took Zetia at 10:30 at nite with my pravastatin 30mg. By 2:00 AM I woke with Horrible leg and Arm muscle pain. Never had issues on the low dose pravastatin but now 2 days later my legs still burn. I can not stand it and HOPE it goes away. Never again I had the same problems with lipitor only this is not going away yet. Not worth it."	2	November 12, 2017	2	68
112,327	Contrave	obesity	"I'm a nurse and know all about package inserts explaining side effects but man they weren't kidding. I was started about 3 weeks ago by my doctor who said I needed to lose a bunch of weight. I expected some stomach upset but not like this. Now I understand why the slow titration to higher more effective dosing. I can't bear the side effects. I cannot work with stomach upset all day and need to rest at night. Back to diet and exercise for me. This is just not right."	1	January 23, 2015	80	90
155,437	Metronidazole	amebiasis	"I am on day 6 of 10, 3 times per day at 750mg. It does taste awful but I am keeping the benefits in check to outweigh how I feel. I do have nausea following but it passes in an hour or so. I few really sleepless nights too. I have been sick on and off the last 3 years and if this is what gets me feeling more amazing on the other side of this I am happy! Keeping my eye on 4 days from now. I am drinking a few tablespoons of Kefir between each dose, so far so good! I would struggle to take a second medication for yeast infections when it is so preventable with diet."	6	February 7, 2015	1	120
47,726	Adapalene	acne	"I have hormonal acne and my skins not sensitive at all. I only used this for 1 week only every other day. this stuff seriously dried my face out so bad that not only did it dry my face out and make it burn and itch like crazy but it also gave me dermatitis. Absolutely the worst product ever!!!"	1	April 27, 2017	6	59
75,719	Temazepam	insomnia	"I had basically not slept for like 5 years. I'd been prescribed numerous meds that didn't work. Finally, my psychiatrist prescribed Restperil and it has worked wonders. I finally have my life back and can function during the day. I only wish I'd found it sooner. The 30mg works wonderful for me. I feel great in the mornings and I don't feel drugged out. I haven't noticed any side effects whatsoever."	10	February 14, 2017	36	71
228,937	Tadalafil	benign prostatic hyperplasia	"I got some samples from my MD, and after 4 days I'm feeling much better. First time in about a year I've been able to empty my bladder. First time in years I've slept through the night. There seem to be a couple of side effects; slight headache, back stiffness. Nothing as bad as lying in bed, awake, in pain, or being afraid to sit in a theatre for 2 hours. It's going to be expensive, but I'll save money on Flomax and endless bottles of Saw Palmetto."	8	June 30, 2016	47	88
32,514	Lisinopril	high blood pressure	"I was on Lisinopril for 8 months and all of a sudden my tongue started feeling funny. I stopped taking it for a day and it seemed to get better. The next day after taking it my tongue swelled up. Seems I had a bad allergic reaction to the medication. So be warned if your tongue starts feeling funny!"	1	January 18, 2012	37	59
17,475	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I really wanted to give this medicine a chance but I can't do it anymore after just a few hours. Within two hours I felt so tired, I laid down for a nap. My right arm went numb, then I woke up with my whole body numb. Got up to walk to the bathroom and felt light-headed. Now it is six hours later and I feel angry and agitated, like I hate my family. I feel like leaving everything behind. I was perfectly fine this morning. I ended up flushing the thing down the toilet! This thing has only made me feel like rubbish, and I would just rather NOT have sex than use anything like this again!"	1	March 30, 2017	5	118
174,393	Tiotropium	copd, maintenance	"it works for me BUT there are too many blanks at least 4 out 10 are blanks I got in touch with the co. there going to look into this matter"	8	March 28, 2017	17	31
121,335	Venlafaxine	depression	"It should be ILLEGAL to prescribe this drug. I have tried most antidepressents and never have i experienced such atrocious side effects from withdrawing. I have never written a review on anything but i was compelled to share the experience. again, it should be illegal to prescribe effexor xl."	1	April 26, 2016	31	49

11,911

Trulicity

diabetes, type 2

"On Trulicity for 2 months now, haven't lost weight even though appetite has decreased, and I get frequent heartburn (bad) unless I eat something, definitely seems worse when stomach is empty. Did some research, don't think I want to stay on this stuff, will see my Endo next week."

5

July 7, 2015

13

49

15,800

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I recently switched from lutera to this combo pill and I immediately started feeling bloated and extremely moody. I am bloated 24/7 and it hasn't gone away. This is my second month on it. I also have extremely bad acne from this pill and I NEVER get a single pimple unless I am about to start my period then I maybe get 1 or 2. Now my entire face is covered. I switched from lutera due to break through bleeding but am going to switch to something else because this is awful. I would not recommend."

3

August 12, 2016

0

96

206,416

Mesalamine

ulcerative colitis, maintenance

"I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 1991. For the last few years I have been using Asacol, with no problems, only if I try to stop taking it, which I'd rather not do. It's really helping me. I'm 46 and happy. I'm going for colonoscopy every year just to make sure everything is fine."

10

August 27, 2010

39

55

45,698

Fluoxetine

anxiety and stress

"I used fluoxetine specifically to tackle depression and social anxiety. Within DAYS my anxiety had left relieving my depression. I used to take it everyday to handle social situations in High School. Now I take it before social events and distressing and anxiety provoking situations. It helped me a lot."

10

March 3, 2013

91

50

10,827

Mononessa

birth control

"I went on this bc my period was so irregular and it was getting out of control. When I first went on this bc I threw up for the first 3 days and then after that I was fine. 2 weeks after I began my mood swings increased a lot, it was really unpredictable what my mood will be like. I've also been throwing up ever since I went on this bc. My appetite has decreased, I've gained weight, I always feel bloated, my mood is terrible and everything makes my stomach feel sick. I hate throwing up so this pill has been the worse to me. Definitely a waste of my time."

1

July 3, 2016

5

113

167,790

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"This pill is wonderful. Had an accident with my boyfriend. Condom broke of course around 1am. I freaked out. Took the pill the next day around noon. I read the reviews and everyone said to calm down and relax. They were right! Period came right on time. Plan B is amazing! Just try not to stress about it and let it do it's thing. These situations happen!"

10

December 29, 2015

18

67

24,463

Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

bowel preparation

"It's effective, but it is horrible !!! Terrible taste and too much to drink. Highly recommend Suprep instead - taste is not bad and only 16 ounces at night and 16 ounces the next morning."

1

November 3, 2016

8

35

6,577

Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate

bowel preparation

"I also couldnt keep the liquid down, so I used the pill. After 45 minutes the medicine kicked in with no cramps or bloating. I did mine at 1pm and 7pm. I turned into bed at 11pm and only had to get up once. Slept great and had my test at 10am the next day."

10

March 29, 2010

40

55

134,895

Pazopanib

renal cell carcinoma

"1/3/16. Was told had cancer bottom of kidney and it got large Dr. Said and is pressing into spine. Was on voltrient about 2 1/2 months and scan showed tumor size had not changed. After taking voltrient about 5 months I got very sick and could not eat or drink about 10 days. Did lot of vomiting. Stomach hurt for many days. Need to ask Dr if I should get back on it (mass must shrink a lot Dr says before they would consider surgery). This has been very scary as mass pressing and causing tightness twisting of left leg but I'm doing lot of praying for self and all cancer patients. We desperately need cures. I get scans Jan 16. "

6

January 3, 2017

14

122

56,281

Humira

crohn's disease, maintenance

"I am 18 now and I was 5 when I had started having symptoms of crohn's disease and finally after 8 months of suffering they finally tested me and diagnosed me. I'm going to make this short, crohn's has been hell for me. I was finally put on remicaid, It put me in remission for three years until I started to have a reaction to the medication and I was diagnosed with drug induced lupus. A couple months ago I was admitted into the hospital and later was put on humira, a little skeptical but I had no choice. I can tell it has helped but it does cause major hair loss in some patients as I am dealing with right now. My hair has never been in the best condition because of the medication but so far the medication has really improved my health!"

7

January 8, 2016

19

145

157,960

Accutane

acne

"This was the only drug that ever cleared up the horrible acne problem I had with minimal side effects which included dry sinuses (bleeding from nose), VERY dry lips, easily sunburned, and some other minor irritation but that was all worth it for clearing up the horrible acne I had and changing my life forever as it did!"

10

December 3, 2009

12

58

198,763

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I have been on the depo injection since I was 15 and I'm now 30....its been so efficiant! I have gained some weight in that time but that could easily be down to just growing up and life style choices. I had my period for a couple of months after I started on it but haven't had a period since then. I do now go for a bone scan every 2 years to check for osteoporosis but so far everything has been fine. I have however started to take calcium vitamins to just give me a boost without eating a lot of dairy. Only downside I can say about it is it has given me some skin issues or I believe it has contributed to making psorisis and ezcema worse."

9

November 18, 2016

9

130

23,671

Natalizumab

multiple sclerosis

"My Multiple Sclerosis treatment: 9 years in a nutshell: Copaxone = no real side effects, no real benefits. Rebif = craptacular side effects, no real benefits. Tysabri = no serious side effects (the odd urianary tract infection, drowsy after infusions), ZERO relapses since I started it in April 2012 (previously had been relapsing every six months). Tysabri is AWESOME!"

10

September 17, 2013

100

59

121,890

Venlafaxine

depression

"Effexor XR changed my life. Before I was on it, I suffered from constant unremitting generalized anxiety and deep, dark depressive episodes. 150mg Effexor XR gave me my life back. over the years I had to increase my dose, ultimately ending up at 450mg. Unfortunately after year 9 it pooped out on me altogether. How I wish it would come back! A great antidepressant. All side effects for me went away within the first few weeks. Now giving Pristiq a try. "

9

December 15, 2012

51

82

30,865

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Note to self: read reviews before inserting any medication into lady parts to stop yourself from experiencing horrible, terrible, ball of fury pain in lady parts. Literally the one time I do not look up reviews on something before using a product and my lady bits may have actual fire coming out of it."

1

May 23, 2017

5

54

195,632

Aviane

birth control

"I always used Yasmin but from my home-country and actually lost weight for almost 2 years. Once I got in the U.S last October I had to switch pills to the Yazmin from here and the pharmacy actually gave me the generic brand, Ocella. Awful for me. Switched to the actual Yasmin but same thing, I gained around 40 pounds in less than 6 months and even stopped at the ER because of Ocella. Aviane was prescribed last month and its the best pill I took since I arrived here. Pretty much back to normal except for the extra pounds that its been easier to lose now, way less hormones than the other pills. I love it! Oh and sex drive increased 100%."

9

July 17, 2012

3

123

49,440

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"Started taking four months ago and boy has it been a ride. Although I have no cramping anymore and my periods are only three days max there's lots of things I don't like. First, mood swings are out of control. I get mad and cry over the craziest things.(never like that before) I always feel super bloated, headaches all the time, and I'm always tired. Also I got super bad acne on my face never had any of these problems before the pill. It does its job though, haven't got pregnant while having unprotected sex. So I guess you can take your chances since every body is different!"

5

February 10, 2016

1

108

62,412

Citalopram

depression

"Works wonders. I have my life back. The first two weeks were rough because of nausea and increased anxiety. It kicked in after three weeks or so and now six months later I'm doing great."

8

July 5, 2012

32

35

215,883

Copper

birth control

"I am 37 and have had 1 child. I have been on the pill most of my adult life, but have always been hormone-sensitive. That has only become worse with age...my periods we're all over the place, I gave up keeping track. Tried nexplanon and bled for 8 months straight before having it removed. I have had my copper iud for about3 months now, and I love it! The insertion was painful (like labor cramps) but only for a couple seconds. Had minor cramping for about a week or so. Started my period right away, now they are like clockwork. The flow is only slightly heavier for me than it usually was. I'm not pregnant so far either, so there's that too. I would recommend it."

10

June 17, 2016

7

126

152,223

Ciprofloxacin

bladder infection

"I was experiencing pain in my right kidney, It wasn't a sharp pain, but more of a dull achy pain that was just uncomfortable. It went away the next day but would come back every other day. I then started to feel the beginning stages of a UTI coming on so I correlated the 2 together. the dr. took a urine sample but results have not come back yet. She says she thinks I have a bladder infection spreading to my kidney so she prescribed me cipro. After looking it up I read cipro is good for UTI, kidney and bladder infections so it should work perfectly fine. After my second pill my UTI was cleared up (hallelujah), but after taking 3 days my pain in my kidney is more constant than ever and stays 24/7 now. I hope it goes away soon!"

7

May 12, 2016

17

143

15,510

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been on this birth control for almost two months now, and it's been perfect! I started taking Mononessa in October, and it caused me to bleed for about sixty days straight - no good. I also noticed that my emotions were way out of whack, I was basically a trainwreck. When I switched over to Microgestin, not only did I stop bleeding within a week, but I feel more mentally balanced, too. I haven't experienced any side effects. I'm very happy with it, and plan to continue using it."

10

January 25, 2017

1

90

105,527

Zoladex

endometriosis

"Been on this medication now for four and a half years with add back HRT. Slightly uncomfortable injection every four weeks (however the three month injection makes me ill) but considering the symptoms of stage 4 endo Zoladex is amazing. No periods, no pain and by taking HRT no menopause symptoms either. Have my life back "

9

April 20, 2017

4

57

172,133

Amitiza

irritable bowel syndrome

"I too had a problem breathing and tightness in my chest. The doctor didn't believe that it was my new medicine and started treating me for asthma. I started reading about the medicine and learned that this was a side effect. I stopped taking it for a week or so and I have noticed a big difference in my breathing! I love the outcome of the medicine so I am going to try to take it only 2 or so times a week to see if that helps."

7

August 14, 2010

23

88

13,023

Vardenafil

erectile dysfunction

"Very effective medication, especially if you follow guidelines. I do notice an effect with my vision on the following days. It's as if I have light sensitivity or dry eyes. I've heard of blindness associated with these medicines so anything having to do with my eyes is of concern."

8

July 25, 2011

26

49

135,977

Acamprosate

alcohol dependence

"I have been a functioning alcoholic for over 10 years and still don't know why I began abusing alcohol. I started taking Campral a week ago and have had absolutely no cravings or desire to drink. I asked my MD what she recommended to help and Capral was her solution. I can not believe how effective or fast it worked. I have had no side effects at all other than a loss of appetite."

10

November 11, 2016

93

74

197,860

Metoprolol

mitral valve prolapse

"20 years of misery and then I come across this gift from God! Give it a shot! FYI- some generics are WAY better than others so if one doesn't work don't give up hope. Plus you can have it prescribed three months at a time to save on costs! Good Luck! Keep that heart rate down! ;)"

9

July 31, 2017

3

57

2,300

Metformin

polycystic ovary syndrome

"I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 18 years ago. My experience has been horrible. Very irregular cycles. Ranging from massive bloat, extreme flow, severe cramps, night sweats and facial hair. I maybe have 3 periods every 2 years. Finally my doctor put me on Metformin. The side effects for me are pretty bad. Mainly stomach pain and diarrhea. I work through it because I know my body will adjust. I've heard great things about this medicine and I'm willing go through a little discomfort to improve my irregular cycle."

4

October 16, 2013

80

90

229,431

Lurasidone

bipolar disorde

"I switched this from Ability and the difference is night and day - energized, happy and manic free. I follow the rules to a tee - take at night with a minimum 350 calories - I noticed some posts here reporting vomiting and ineffectiveness - it's not just about stomach upset - you MUST take the med on a full stomach or it wont be absorbed properly and will likely cause upset too - this is what my Doc tells me and he seems to be right"

10

October 6, 2016

41

87

138,865

Phentermine

weight loss

"One week and 10 pounds less. Take it and forget about it. More energy, less desire to eat/snack, it's gone! Just remember to eat. Side effect of dry mouth; buy oral moisture tablets (they adhere to roof of mouth), and nasal moisture gel and you'll be fine. Lot's more housework/yard work is getting done, and I seem to be a little more focused on tasks, in a good way. Happy with the medicine, with no complications to the other medicines I take, so I'm surprised about that. "

10

August 5, 2010

13

88

112,231

Gabapentin

neuropathic pain

"I take gabapentin 800mg 2 tabs three times a day as directed by my neurologist for my migraines and my messed up nerve issues in neck. It has done wonders for me. Being on this dose I can work at my job and loud noises do not bother me and beaming light does not send me into a migraine attack. This medicine and dose has been helping my nerve pain in the neck a lot. I give this gabapentin and dose a 5 star my neurologist and family doctor really worked together to help me. People need to stop kicking this medicine and dose - everyone's responds differently to medicines and doses my doctor and neurologist have been highly praised for not handing out a script for narcotics which I've never asked for"

10

March 31, 2017

14

133

211,572

Tanzeum

diabetes, type 2

"I took Tanzeum for a year and lost 30 pounds. My sugar is very well controlled. I love this stuff but my insurance now doesn't cover enough. Now I'm on bydureon but I'm afraid I might be allergic to it as the shot site is red and itchy."

10

January 6, 2017

2

48

174,914

AndroGel

hypogonadism, male

"I have used Androgel and for the price have found it relatively ineffective. Once insurance ran out I could not afford it so looked for an alternative. Also I started to suffer from really bad skin problems with the Androgel and now I've found out the the FDA has issued warnings about the product."

2

November 15, 2009

60

54

202,068

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

acne

"I have never wrote a review on a product before but I had to share my experience with this one because it's soooo good. I had really bad acne on my forehead that didn't wanna go away no matter what I used and finally I went to the doctor and he prescribed me Benzaclin. I used this a week straight and my skin was so much better. After 3 weeks all my acne was gone basically! The only thing that sucks is that if I stop using it a couple of weeks later my acne gets really bad again so u have to keep using it"

8

August 3, 2017

2

106

192,222

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"My experience on Loryna has not been a good one. I originally had been on Yaz and Beyaz and had no issues at all! I thought they were miracle pills! I'm in my late thirties and wanted a birth control to help with my moods, breakouts, and period. Unfortunately, Loryna did the opposite for me. After five months of taking it I have decided to stop. I had bleeding for 2 months straight, acne breakouts on my chest, back, and face. And a ton of pain! As if my uterus was contracting constantly. I finished my last pack/pill and have stopped. Within 2 days of stopping, the bleeding stopped, the pain is gone and my skin is clearing up. I'm not sure why this happened but I'm finding generic birth controls are different from the brand. It's frustrating!"

1

January 23, 2016

2

138

47,834

Adapalene

acne

"Differin XP has been a miracle product for me. As a girl who's had moderate breakouts since the age of 13, (am now 23!) I have to say sticking to this product has been very well-worth it! For the first 2 months, yes, my skin was very dry and even flaky, and yes it did turn me off a bit - but I was warned of this side-effect and decided to just keep going with it. I was able to battle the flakiness with use of exfoliants, and even in the first few months, I felt my breakouts were happening less often and were less severe. Now, 8 months later, the flakiness is no longer an issue and find using this product has boosted my quality of life, although I still do get the occasional few tiny pimples - it does its job."

10

October 6, 2015

15

143

45,637

Fluoxetine

anxiety and stress

"This medicine has been a life saver for me. It is the only antidepressant that has worked. I lost weight on it (which I needed to), feel less stressed, can handle stress, thoughts are not obsessive anymore, I laugh more and interact more with friends. I don't feel scared everyday. If you are thinking of taking it, give it at least 4-6 weeks to kick it. It's worth it."

9

January 2, 2013

202

69

20,927

Acyclovir

cold sores

"I get cold sores about every other month. I went to my Dermatologist and she gave a prescription for Sitavig. It sticks on your gum which is weird and takes getting used to, but she told me it is supposed to make you have fewer outbreaks. Sure enough, I went 5 months before my next one. When I saw her next I did complain that it took long time to dissolve. She said that was part of what made it work so well. Not sure how, but I will never go back to using my valtrex."

9

July 14, 2016

9

96

15,452

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I honestly didn't realize how much I loved this birth control until I switched. I'm currently taking Jolessa and it's horrible. Microgestin was perfect for me because I would never bleed in between, I wasn't emotional and I didn't gain weight. I also took my packs back to back for 3 months and I wouldn't spot until I was off of it. Really need to get back on this BC."

10

January 10, 2017

1

70

144,011

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have had this thing in my arm for almost a week and i feel like a basket case! I am crying all the time and angry about everything. I feel depression creeping on me. I know not everyone has this same experience but be careful! I have been clinging to the Lord this week. I couldn't imagine how things would be if I didnt know myself well enough and I didnt know Jesus. Needless to say this thing is coming out asap. I was going to give it a month but I don't think i can last that long!"

1

July 26, 2016

5

100

188,096

Symbyax

depression

"This medicine is really a lifesaver. Nothing worked. I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. A stint in a psychiatric hospital left them fighting over whether I was borderline or bipolar. I went through a real bad, horrid suicidal period. I just sobbed to my doctor, and he put me on this. I think I may have felt tired on this medication at first. But the changes were AMAZING! I could stay up all day, laugh and smile like I USED to! I had energy and motivation! This medication changed my life so radically and made the dark cloud go away! I stopped crying all the time. The suicidal thoughts went away. Just beware, I was very skinny and gained 83 pounds."

9

August 31, 2013

51

126

56,560

Elavil

pain

"I was given this medication to help my daily chronic headaches. Started it a little over a month ago. Three days in I had one of the worst headaches ever. After that the headaches started to diminish. I now have weakness and loss of feeling in my hands arms and legs and feet, seizure activity, confusion, and sleeping all the time. I don't feel like myself and I'm super miserable all the time. Dr doesn't want to take me off this medication but I cannot live life like this. I don't recommend this medication."

3

June 4, 2017

36

94

31,497

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I think im in burning hell. Its so bad i had to look up my symptoms to see if this is normal. Only to find bout 100 more people with the same feeling! This burns soooo bad I swear i should have just gone to my obgyn and gotten an rx for a pill. Im a 32 yr old woman crying real tears after using the monistat 3 day cream. This cannot be a normal reaction to this I think they need to be sued!"

1

June 21, 2016

16

85

75,913

Temazepam

insomnia

"This sleep aid does everything it should and nothing it should not if used as directed. My doctor is afraid of addiction but it's not like that. I take it at bedtime, fall asleep quickly and wake up 6-8 hours later feeling awake and refreshed. No hangover and no fuzzy thinking or stumbling around the next day. I've tried Ambien and triazolam, neither of which worked. Taken as directed it is a good medication."

10

May 7, 2010

20

74

127,958

Phentermine

weight loss

"I lost five pounds in one week. The first few days were amazing and I had bounds of energy. However I had constipation and insomnia. Then suddenly my energy disappeared and I started feeling funny and getting strange headaches. After almost passing out I rush to the dr and my blood pressure was extremely high along with my heart rate! This is not a drug to play around with!!"

2

September 29, 2016

3

69

226,524

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had the nexplanon implant put in, in September of 2014, the incertion was painless because they numbed the area first. I had a ton of bruising at the site and the pain and bruising lasted a while. I had one period the week after I got the nexplanon but it was light and lasted maybe 5 days.. Then no period at all. I started noticing weight gain, about 15 pounds and for my height it showed a lot. I was nauseous everyday, very moody, and stressed out for no reason. I got it out 2 days ago and I already feel better. Not nauseous at all, and I was nauseous for 9 months everyday. I wouldn't recommend this just because of how it made me feel, but it may work for other people. On the bright side I had no period.."

2

June 28, 2015

2

142

159,173

TriNessa

birth control

"I've been on Trinessa for almost 6 months now and I haven't seen many issues with it. When I first started I was a bit moody, but now that side effect seems to have gone away. Also I've had somewhat irregular periods while on the pill. I've had no headaches, weight gain, my skin has cleared up a lot since starting it. I'd definitely recommend it."

8

July 4, 2014

10

66

111,500

Cipro

urinary tract infection

"I am reading the comments and I am really surprised at how long and at how high a dosage some people with urinary tract infections are reporting. I went to the doctor this morning because I have a UTI, but I was given 6 Cipro pills, each 250 mg to be taken twice a day. From what I understand, most doctors will try this 3 day fix and not put you on an extended dose. I am reading comments that some people are on for 10 days. I am all for stamping out an infection, but I want to do it with as little medication as possible. So far so good. Who knows, I might need a new prescription but for now I am hoping that this modest approach of a 3 day treatment will do the trick."

9

January 10, 2015

90

138

222,285

Kyleena

birth control

"Everybody is different... I’ve had mine over a week now. I was previously on depo for four years. I was given a cervix softner for night before and morning of and ibuprofen an hour before. Insertion was super quick and not awful but the second she was done I was in intense pain( and I have a high pain tolerance). Rolled around thinking I would die for 45 minutes until a friend could pick me up. After the first hour pain lessened but still horrible cramps, couldn’t leave the heating pad for even a second. This pain had continued on and off. No bleeding at all yet. I developed aseptic meningitis and was hospitalized 4 days after insertion (don’t know if it’s related but seems suspicious). Still cramping so bad can’t see straight."

2

December 3, 2017

0

133

208,887

Belsomra

insomnia

"I'm ADHD and for as long as I can remember I have had problems with insomnia. I have taken ambien off and on for years ad well as other OTC sleep meds and lunesta. My psych gave me some sample packs of Belsomra to try..... not sure what the heck its made of. Took maybe 30ish minutes before I started to feel tired. Went to bed and fell asleep in about 40 minutes. What was weird is I had several periods of being "asleep" but my mind was completly awake and it was really hard to move.... I dunno. Other than that I slept well and I slept in by two hours however, all day today I have felt drugged and sedated, foggy. I took the 20mg so maybe I should try a lower dose if I try it again."

5

October 24, 2015

24

140

93,436

Vortioxetine

depression

"So I love how I feel I am on this stuff. Little background info I am bipolar and suffering post partum from having my first daughter three months ago..two things I've noticed I don't cry as much however I itch constantly I mean like a crack.head itching. Also having headaches and crazy dreams ( snakes spiders) but the post partum is mostly gone. I still feel however no weight loss and that is still a major depression symptom for me and probably my biggest. I make myself sick in the mirror when I'm naked and I like the way it's taken away the post partum but still no self esteem. What do I do? Also i.would love to chat or if there is a group I can look into about this please let me know I am on my second week of 10.MG thank you!"

8

February 16, 2015

7

145

130,199

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I am a huge fan. Read a lot of negative reviews prior to deciding, and promised myself that if I loved it I would share! Got it 1.25 years ago. I got it for contraception, I haven't had any children. Painless procedure- just pressure. Bad bad cramping for the rest of the day- I would take Panadol before going in next time so that it was kicking in earlier. I would also advise having the day off work. After day one it's been ace! Smooth sailing. I get my period for about 2 days very lightly once every 5 months. And amazingly pain free (used to get bad cramps). No weight gain or loss. No hair loss. No nausea. Better skin! So, I am a advocate. Good luck."

10

June 1, 2014

67

128

216,526

Sildenafil

erectile dysfunction

"I have taken up bike riding on a serious note of late. I have at the same time been having increasing difficulties maintaining an erection. I am 55 with heretofore an active sex life. Over the past two years the dysfunction has become progressively worse. Today I used this medicine for the first time. I have had a prescription for a month. The directions call for three 20 mg pills one hour prior. I took one as a first try. I and my partner were very pleased with the results. The resulting erection was normal natural for a man my age. I will report later if going up in dosage changes anything. But I am happy with the results. Side effect sniffles for a half hour."

6

November 30, 2014

13

126

167,490

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Okay, I decided to post this for all those ladies that are currently freaking out and stressed out of their mind bc I was in that same situation a couple of weeks ago and it's horrible!! My boyfriend flew in for valentines day and I made the dumbest decision to have sex twice during that weekend, one of them being without protection and him ejaculating inside of me. To make matters worse, it was during my most fertile days. Nonetheless, I bought the take action pill and took it about 15 hrs later. this pill works but the side effects are brutal! For the following week I had the worst abdominal cramps and back pains. I still have these pains but I got my period two days ago. I learned my lesson, never again!!"

9

February 26, 2016

1

134

30,288

Klonopin

insomnia

"I have severe and chronic insomnia that has caused me little (if any) sleep per night, leading to confusion and irritability in the morning, leading to delirium, if prolonged exposure to sleep deprivation was to happen to me. My doctor first prescribed me Seroquel (quetiapine) for my insomnia, which worked a little bit TOO well, as it was too heavily sedating, and left me with too many "morning-after" effects. At my doctor's reluctance (due to substance abuse history in not me, but my family) I was given a prescription to a starting dose of 1 mg a night of Klonopin. This was amazing. As opposed to being forced to sleep by Seroquel, Klonopin lulled me to sleep. It's a wonderful medicine."

10

July 30, 2012

114

121

147,962

Norethindrone

birth control

"Wish I read the reviews before taking Errin. I have been on Errin for 15 months and stopped taking it a week ago due to severe migraines, weight gain, moodiness and decreased interest in things that I usually enjoy. My sex drive has decreased and I have little or no interest in my husband. I could not figure out why I was so upset over small things and he even asked me to look into alternative methods of birth control. PLEASE do your research. It's not for everyone."

4

July 15, 2016

11

88

64,767

Sertraline

anxiety and stress

"Hi I am 26 years old female, I would like to share this story to help others. I have depression for four years, which lead to mayor anxiety. I was becoming a recluse and I had an explosive temper, it was affecting everything I was doing. When I was first diagnosed I was put on small dosage of Citalopram and then increased to the maximum dosages. The counsellors and doctors thought I was over the crisis after a year and half of treatment, but then a had a terrible relapse. I was placed back on Citalopram, but I felt like I was drowning. So after few tries with other medication they put me on Sertraline and I can honestly say it's been a gift from God. My mood is brighter and now I feel like I can live and get on with me life."

9

August 16, 2015

69

144

161,648

Remeron

depression

"I recently started Remeron after trying Buspar for anxiety/depression and insomnia. I have a dysfunctional family like many others but they are the root of the issues that I started having. Buspar was a waste of time for the most part, helped with anxiety some but pushed the depression on. I now take 30 mg at night as well as 0.25mg of Klonopin. I am sleeping better but as many have said, very hard to get out of bed. It has been only 4 days and I will stick with it as I am not happy, but also starting to feel less depressed, maybe because I am sleeping better."

8

July 17, 2011

24

109

231,333

Trazodone

insomnia

"I've been having problems sleeping due to anxiety and depression and was prescribed this. The first night/day was awful, I was extremely groggy and had a headache all day. I also had a problem with my eyes being sore, I'm not taking anymore."

1

May 13, 2017

17

43

99,275

Doxylamine

insomnia

"I have taken Unisom for over three years now and I'm a severe asthmatic with chronic shortness of breath and I have had no complications from the sleep aid. After taking it and awakening in the morning I've never experienced any side effects. I wake up feeling rested and with full of energy. Best sleep aid on the market."

9

April 15, 2015

90

59

46,944

Emsam

depression

"Where has this medication been hiding? I've suffered from depression for 18 years, having to change medicines every couple years and usually never feeling too good...just pulling myself through everyday. I've been on Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, Cymbalta with low dose Abilify and Wellbutrin. Finally a month ago a new Doctor suggested the EMSAM patch. I feel like the darkness has been lifted. I have energy, can concentrate and actually look forward to doing or planning things. Even the Adderall I had once taken to help increase my energy level didn't do what this patch is doing. EMSAM has changed not only my life, but my family's as well."

9

June 13, 2011

99

108

139,154

Phentermine

weight loss

"I started taking these pills about two years ago. At first it really jump started my weight loss. I weighed 195lbs to begin with and within a few months I ended up at 170lbs. There were a few side effects though. It gives you awful cotton mouth, moodiness, headaches and insomnia. I would stay awake for days at a time. After the initial weight loss, I guess my body built up a tolerance and it stopped working for me. I gained back all of the weight and more. It is a great motivator, but it really does come down to diet and exercise if you really want to keep it off."

7

April 12, 2009

7

111

117,583

Nortriptyline

migraine prevention

"I'm currently on 150mg daily of this medication and it does a great job in preventing headaches. A few smaller ones get through that ibuprofen will take care of but the amount of serious headaches and migraines have decreased significantly. The only difficulty is because the pills are so lightweight they do not go down easily. I have to chase it with food (such as taking it during dinner) or else the pills get stuck and cause pretty bad heartburn-type difficulties."

9

October 24, 2014

45

81

215,737

Copper

birth control

"Every woman is different so make sure you talk to your dr about what is best for you. But I personally don't think women who have never had a kid should get an IUD. I had an AWFUL experience with mirena (extremely painful placement) before I had a child several years ago . Experienced terrible pain after 30 days and had it removed. And bled for 6 months. But my Dr. said that since I've had a child I should have a different experience with an IUD because my uterus is larger after having a child. So I decided to get Paraguard. Since they're no hormones and it lasts 10 years. I had it placed today and it hardly hurt at all. Just some mild cramping. So far so good.. hopefully I continue to have a good experience."

9

March 9, 2017

8

138

104,167

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have been on many different birth control methods for years now. None of then have worked for me. But when my doctor prescribed me Levora I was like "hmm, but I'm not a pill popper. Okay I will try this." Levora is the best thing that has ever happened to be. I now get my period for 3 days versus 7 days! I love this pill and I get no side effects."

10

May 17, 2013

15

73

230,606

Depo-Provera

birth control

"When I first started the shot, everything was great. I wasn't bleeding, it worked as a birth control. Then, a month later I started bleeding heavily. I bled for the entire month and longer. I also suffer from bipolar disorder, and this shot only enhanced both my manic and depression episodes. I became extremely irritable, erratic, and finally, I became suicidal. After being hospitalized my doctor expressed concern that the shot had worsened everything. If you suffer from any mood or anxiety disorder I strongly caution you against using this form of birth control. I have used the pill before and never suffered such severe side effects with my mood. "

1

July 26, 2011

4

111

101,005

Rexulti

schizophrenia

"I am not sure how many months I have been on this medication, but while I have been on it I have managed to gain almost 10 pounds. I do not feel like I over-eat either. The weight just seems to pile on. I feel incredibly sleepy during the day. So much so that on most days I take a long nap. I have very little energy. My stomach seems to bloat out more. Otherwise I seem to be doing just fine, both mentally and physically. So if you don't mind being fat, lazy, and lifeless; but not crazy; this might just be the drug for you!"

6

March 2, 2017

23

107

100,750

Orlistat

obesity

"Very slow to see results. Have been on Xenical for 2 weeks. Only lost 1.5kg. Taking Duramine as well. Been going to gym daily for pilates, yoga and circuit. Cut out wine totally..only have whiskey at night. Results seemvslow"

5

July 1, 2016

29

39

170,090

Quetiapine

major depressive disorde

"Ache on the entire body. Painful Constipation, cataracts, low blood pressure. Very weak and painful arthritis . More depressed and no enthusiasms at all but sleeping. Doctor has stopped this drug for me now 3 months ago. Only continue with arthritis and cataracts."

1

May 27, 2017

2

43

50,594

Gabapentin

ibromyalgia

"Gabapentin helps a lot with my fibromyalgia pain, although I find that I have to keep taking higher and higher doses to have the same effect. I also have had some weight gain, which I hate. I don't know which is better, being chubby or feeling better. For now I'm going to say with it."

8

April 13, 2011

29

55

41,245

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

pain

"For nerve injury I was taking Lyrica and Vicodin - the only combination that helped (after much trial and error). Then I had ended up with surgery (ovary removal) and Dr prescribed Percocet 5-325. It is a wonder medicine. The first day slightly nauseous, but that quickly went away. I now prefer the Percocet; doesn't make me as sleepy as Vicodin. I break pills in half, spreading it throughout the day to just dial down the pain enough for me to be cheerful and productive but not zoned out. I gave it a 9 out of 10 because it does cause constipation (take Colace OTC)."

9

January 9, 2011

13

105

188,209

ParaGard

birth control

"Apparently there is a word limit here so I’ll try to get my point across. This is NON Hormonal, a lot of bad reviews with complaints that a hormonal BC would cause. Paragard doesn’t have hormones and therefore SHOULD NOT cause the affects that some of the other reviewers are complaining about. Also Copper poisoning is not an issue, read the studies done. You have no more copper in your body than what’s already naturally there. So don’t feed into the negative feedback. Do your own research and discuss with YOUR doc the best option for you. I personally LOVE paragard."

10

October 30, 2017

24

101

27,891

Lexapro

generalized anxiety disorde

"My anxiety got to the point where treatment wasn't an option, I had to try something. I gave Lexapro a chance. Its been good for me. The drug has slowed down my anxiety. I feel less anxious around people and in general I feel like my internal monologue has slowed down a bit. I've noticed when I'm around people I'm less reactive whereas before I was jumpy and unsettled. I am on 10mg. About a decade ago I tried zoloft and effexor both with mixed results. Currently I take Lexapro and Adderall. It seems to be a good combo for me. There have been some side effects. My sleep is disrupted at times, I have trouble reaching orgasm and sometimes I feel a bit lethargic. This drug is working well for me, I hope it continues to be effective."

7

June 1, 2016

41

139

193,786

Naloxone / pentazocine

chronic pain

"I've been on this medicine for five years and is the best pain relief for my knees and back. Still can't do much on this medicine but it takes away the pain. Lay down after taking for best results."

10

January 8, 2014

6

39

209,055

Eligard

prostate cance

"I had my first Eligard shot recently. It's difficult to say what side effects I'm having. Because I have spinal stenosis I have had surgery to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerves on each side and I have edema in both legs and feet as well as pain. There are spots on my feet where I have no feeling with the right foot being more affected. I cannot walk around with something on my feet even if it is just slippers because there are also extremely sensitive spots on my feet. I am also diabetic. I get throbbing and stabbing pains occasionally again with the right foot being more involved. Because I've been on opioids for 15 years I have not produced much testosterone for a long time. I am presently at 75 ng/dl. Thanks."

5

December 23, 2016

4

135

45,942

Fluoxetine

depression

"I had taken Prozac for approximately 20 years when I noticed my depression was coming back and I felt it was no longer working for me. I then started on the path of trying everything on the market; none of them seemed to work and that has been over the last 6 years. Now I'm thinking about asking my doctor to switch me back to Prozac and see perhaps if it was helpful just being off it for while, give my system a break and maybe it will work again for me. "

9

April 21, 2011

18

93

36,608

Fentanyl

pain

"I have just recently started this medication for severe Fibromyalgia pain. Unlike most others who have posted here, I have not been taking strong opiates for my pain prior to being given this patch by my doctor. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia eight years ago after being rear ended in an auto accident that happened twelve years ago. This past year, I have been on Hydrocodone 5/500. Prior to that I was on Tylenol for pain relief. After 4 days of being on the 12.5 mcg patch, I am beginning to get some relief for my pain. I think I am going to like this patch."

7

September 23, 2013

25

106

120,269

Montelukast

asthma, maintenance

"I have mild asthma that occasionally worsens to be more moderate. I'm another person who has mood effects from taking Singular, and in addition, it's affecting my ability to enjoy certain flavors. It feels like an antihistamine, sort of, causing my mouth to feel dry, and I feel thirsty a lot. I'd live with that, but I am experiencing this weird agitation that's quite uncomfortable. I'm very aware of it, and I'm an adult, not a kid, so I probably won't bite anybody's head off. However, I think it might not be worth it to me and I think I'll stop it for a few days to compare how I feel then with what I'm feeling now."

6

March 27, 2016

30

117

107,517

Implanon

birth control

"I just had my Implanon inserted in March and since then I have had ONE period and it lasted 2 days. I had previously suffered from severe PMS and had horrible cramps, fatigue, and back aches, but now, I have none of that, probably because I haven't had a period except once. Every now and then, I will get what could be considered a period (dark discharge) but other than that, everything is great. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone young and doesn't want to worry about condoms or pills. It was a great choice."

10

May 16, 2011

3

95

123,252

Apri

birth control

"I was on it for 2 years and it's cleared my skin and kept my periods insanely regular (I could tell you down to a 6 hours time frame when my period was coming). However, it left me fatigued and unmotivated. My school work suffered due to that. I may even say I had very mild depression while taking this. Not the pill for me."

3

December 27, 2016

1

65

82,536

Liraglutide

diabetes, type 2

"Started Victoza one week ago, very slight nausea for a couple of days, otherwise no problems yet. Appetite is down only slightly also. Some weight loss - I only need to lose 20 lbs but the blood sugar is still in the low 200's. Perhaps when I increase the dose to 1.2 I will see that difference happen. I do however, have frequent, very strange nightmares at night - weird stuff and also some extremity tingling - like they are asleep in the night. No daytime issues. But those nightmares need to go."

9

July 27, 2010

10

93

77,599

Cephalexin

skin or soft tissue infection

"Was prescribed Keflex for a minor but painful infection as a result of an ingrown toenail. Took 250mg 3x/day for seven days and saw results after one day. Only side effect was acid reflux immediately after taking pill. I also take probiotics everyday so that may have helped to prevent other side effects."

10

December 9, 2013

34

53

110,192

Nexplanon

birth control

"I got the Nexplanon implant in late August 2015 and had it removed in early January 2016. I tried to last the full 6 months my doctor had me agree to, but I just couldn't. In those 4 months, I had less than 3 weeks without bleeding, and those were not consecutive. I got terrible acne on my back, which I hadn't had since my late teens (I'm 27), and I was constantly bloated. I also gained about 7 pounds. Previously when I gained weight on bc, it was very proportional- some at my waist, some at my breasts, etc.- this time, however, it was all around my waist, and exercise did not help. Since having the implant removed and returning to the pill, all of those issues have decreased significantly if not disappeared completely."

1

March 9, 2016

3

135

95,380

Otezla

plaque psoriasis

"Ok I am extremely upset! I have been on/off this drug over a year, last yr around this time I got a horrible rash on my hands on the tops down to wrists, pain my my breasts that is unbearable with 4 swollen lumps, I was set to go for a mamo and ultrasound but my breasts hurt so much I couldn’t imagine them squashing my dense breasts no way! Then the depression the past year of wanting to hide away in my room away from my family and wishing I don’t wake up and no explanation as to why! I had Palmer pustular plaque psoriasis and psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis as well as fibro, well my last visit I told my Dr and he for the first time in 6-7 yrs was very flippant saying see my general practitioner which he knows - he is mine."

2

June 4, 2017

5

147

161,785

Diphenhydramine

allergic reactions

"Works well and is one of my to go-to antihistamines. However it is very sedating and is also not long-lasting. It would work great for someone with insomnia as a milder sleep-aid, but for my use I would say that it works, but makes you sedated."

7

March 14, 2012

11

46

12,338

Atripla

hiv infection

"I tested poz on feb 8. 2008 i didn't start Atripla till 2013 my v_load was 450...cd4..was97.000...within 30days i was undetectable cd4..1400...been on this medicine for three years now an i only have short term memory lost just of little thinks i love this medicine im alive healthy an also have good people in my corner thanks Atripla your tha best"

10

October 25, 2015

14

61

183,237

Cymbalta

back pain

"I started with 30mg dosage and was increased to 60mg daily. It was helpful with the constant burning in my feet that is secondary to peripheral neuropathy. My dosage was increased after a couple of months to 60mg twice daily. I didn't last a week! This medication has always given me increased sweating, especially night sweats! My doctor prescribed Hytrin (mostly used for hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia) to combat the sweating and it seemed to help because the incidents of night sweats decreased. That all changed when my dosage was bumped up. I was having night sweats EVERY night and had a major increase of insomnia. I am getting 2-3 hours of sleep a night (or day because I work at night). I went back to 60mg daily and see my doctor tomorrow."

6

March 12, 2013

37

134

104,948

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have been using Seasonique for 2 years now and after the first year I have had no problems other than some spotting when I forget to take the pill on time. If you push through the first year of nausea, mood swings, and some dryness during sex, it mulls over and the pill really is great once your body is adjusted."

8

November 14, 2009

6

62

56,763

Elavil

migraine prevention

"I have been taking Elavil for several weeks now and the only side effect I have had is the dry mouth. I would rather deal with that than the migraines which I must say have been dormant for weeks now and I am so happy."

8

June 26, 2008

58

45

56,470

Humira

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

225,272

Bupropion

not listed / othe

"Doc prescribed 50mg of Wellbutrin to help elevate my extreme mood swing/anger/aggression/depression during PMS. Then about 3yr into my treatment, it stopped with a vengeance. Couldn't sleep, if I did it was a few hrs at a time. Doc prescribed sleeping pills. I persisted with doc Wellbutrin wasn't working, switched me to cipralix. few day in & I was sick with migraines. Then prescribed 50mg Pristiq... Wonder drug. Not only did it take away all my PMS, also took what little sex drive I had. top it off, gained 20lbs within 2mon. 2yrs in and it stopped... Didn't function, anxiety to see friends, Fam, go anywhere. Back to Wellbutrin... 300 mg and I feel amazing! Energy, sleeping and a sex drive. No weight loss but no weight gain."

8

September 26, 2015

2

128

53,270

Ezetimibe

high cholesterol

"Took Zetia at 10:30 at nite with my pravastatin 30mg. By 2:00 AM I woke with Horrible leg and Arm muscle pain. Never had issues on the low dose pravastatin but now 2 days later my legs still burn. I can not stand it and HOPE it goes away. Never again I had the same problems with lipitor only this is not going away yet. Not worth it."

2

November 12, 2017

2

68

112,327

Contrave

obesity

"I'm a nurse and know all about package inserts explaining side effects but man they weren't kidding. I was started about 3 weeks ago by my doctor who said I needed to lose a bunch of weight. I expected some stomach upset but not like this. Now I understand why the slow titration to higher more effective dosing. I can't bear the side effects. I cannot work with stomach upset all day and need to rest at night. Back to diet and exercise for me. This is just not right."

1

January 23, 2015

80

90

155,437

Metronidazole

amebiasis

"I am on day 6 of 10, 3 times per day at 750mg. It does taste awful but I am keeping the benefits in check to outweigh how I feel. I do have nausea following but it passes in an hour or so. I few really sleepless nights too. I have been sick on and off the last 3 years and if this is what gets me feeling more amazing on the other side of this I am happy! Keeping my eye on 4 days from now. I am drinking a few tablespoons of Kefir between each dose, so far so good! I would struggle to take a second medication for yeast infections when it is so preventable with diet."

6

February 7, 2015

1

120

47,726

Adapalene

acne

"I have hormonal acne and my skins not sensitive at all. I only used this for 1 week only every other day. this stuff seriously dried my face out so bad that not only did it dry my face out and make it burn and itch like crazy but it also gave me dermatitis. Absolutely the worst product ever!!!"

1

April 27, 2017

6

59

75,719

Temazepam

insomnia

"I had basically not slept for like 5 years. I'd been prescribed numerous meds that didn't work. Finally, my psychiatrist prescribed Restperil and it has worked wonders. I finally have my life back and can function during the day. I only wish I'd found it sooner. The 30mg works wonderful for me. I feel great in the mornings and I don't feel drugged out. I haven't noticed any side effects whatsoever."

10

February 14, 2017

36

71

228,937

Tadalafil

benign prostatic hyperplasia

"I got some samples from my MD, and after 4 days I'm feeling much better. First time in about a year I've been able to empty my bladder. First time in years I've slept through the night. There seem to be a couple of side effects; slight headache, back stiffness. Nothing as bad as lying in bed, awake, in pain, or being afraid to sit in a theatre for 2 hours. It's going to be expensive, but I'll save money on Flomax and endless bottles of Saw Palmetto."

8

June 30, 2016

47

88

32,514

Lisinopril

high blood pressure

"I was on Lisinopril for 8 months and all of a sudden my tongue started feeling funny. I stopped taking it for a day and it seemed to get better. The next day after taking it my tongue swelled up. Seems I had a bad allergic reaction to the medication. So be warned if your tongue starts feeling funny!"

1

January 18, 2012

37

59

17,475

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I really wanted to give this medicine a chance but I can't do it anymore after just a few hours. Within two hours I felt so tired, I laid down for a nap. My right arm went numb, then I woke up with my whole body numb. Got up to walk to the bathroom and felt light-headed. Now it is six hours later and I feel angry and agitated, like I hate my family. I feel like leaving everything behind. I was perfectly fine this morning. I ended up flushing the thing down the toilet! This thing has only made me feel like rubbish, and I would just rather NOT have sex than use anything like this again!"

1

March 30, 2017

5

118

174,393

Tiotropium

copd, maintenance

"it works for me BUT there are too many blanks at least 4 out 10 are blanks I got in touch with the co. there going to look into this matter"

8

March 28, 2017

17

31

121,335

Venlafaxine

depression

"It should be ILLEGAL to prescribe this drug. I have tried most antidepressents and never have i experienced such atrocious side effects from withdrawing. I have never written a review on anything but i was compelled to share the experience. again, it should be illegal to prescribe effexor xl."

1

April 26, 2016

31

49