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121,588 | Venlafaxine | depression | "Trying Effexor was the worst decision of my life. I was on Celexa for about a year and noticed it becoming less and less effective so I talked with my doctor and he convinced me to try Effexor. The first few months I experienced nightmares, cold sweats, grogginess, lack of motivation, and memory loss. After 6 months I wasn't even the same person anymore. I had no emotion, no sex drive, and completely lost all hope. The only reason I stayed on it was because I knew the withdrawal was so miserable. A couple months ago I had an incident where I attempted suicide and had no choice but to switch medications. It took me about a month to get off the Effexor and the withdrawal was absolute misery. Please, if you have a choice do NOT try Effexor." | 1 | June 12, 2015 | 36 | 139 |
97,252 | Ambien | insomnia | "The thing I love most about Ambien is that I can still wake up and function if I need to, and then fall back to sleep. I have three kids, and if one of them wants a glass of water in the middle of the night or falls out of bed, I'm perfectly functional to take care of them, even on Ambien. I sleep great now, but everyone should try to wait until they get into the bed prior to taking the pill. Fortunately, my worst Ambien-induced amnesia stories are waking up and thinking "I wonder who did the dishes?"" | 10 | April 7, 2009 | 17 | 100 |
149,659 | Mirena | birth control | "I am 21 and got Mirena in September of last year. The first day was uncomfortable, it felt like really bed menses cramps, but since then I haven't even felt it. It did take a bit of getting used to on my husband's part, but now it's no problem. I'm lazy and have problems taking a pill every day, so I'm very happy with how carefree Mirena is. I haven't gained any weight (in fact I'm almost back to my pre-pregnancy weight) my periods are significantly lighter! I still spot for a day or two every couple months, which I can live with. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH MIRENA! I know all women are different, but I would totally recommend this!" | 10 | May 13, 2012 | 1 | 122 |
214,521 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I am 18 years old and started having a yeast infection so I took monistat one without looking at the reviews. I applied it at night but when I woke my vagina swelled to three times its size and I had an unbearable itch and burn. The MOST PAINFUL EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. I quickly rushed to the emergency room were they had to flush the medicine out of me and they prescribed me on steroids. I will never recommend Monistat to anyone especially after all the horror stories I have seen online. Please DO NOT use this medicine go to the doctor were they will prescribe you a pill it will make life so much easier!!!!" | 1 | June 21, 2015 | 12 | 117 |
197,633 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "I had a very positive experience. I mixed the Suprep with cold water. I utilized a straw to suck it away from most of my tongue. I was able to get the entire initial dose down quickly, and and while I was still able to taste the product, it was not that bad. I immediately chased the Suprep with some grapefruit seltzer water mixed with lemon juice which removed all residual taste. The first movement came on in an orderly fashion within 30 minutes and continue every 15-25 minutes for the next few hours. I utilized Desitin in after each which prevented any rawness. The next morning I repeated the same process with the same results. By the 4th movement on the second day the necessary clarity was achieved and the procedure went well." | 10 | November 1, 2017 | 12 | 134 |
131,520 | Effexor XR | generalized anxiety disorde | "It has changed my life, I've been on effexor (75mg) for almost 2 months and it's hard to realize that your life was a mess before effexor. It took away my physical pain and my anxiety, the first few weeks felt as if a veil was pulled out and then I as able to feel me again and to see everything around me on a new light, calmer light. And I realized I was not a choleric (bad-tempered or irritable) person but a pretty laid back one." | 10 | September 7, 2017 | 18 | 87 |
159,201 | TriNessa | birth control | "I was on trinessa for 4.5 years, originally went on it to control my acne, which it did for the most part, but definitely not 100%, despite having a strict face cleansing routine. It didn't start to clear my skin for at least 2 months, at that time I also increased about two cup sizes which was nice. I had slight moodswings in the first 3 months but I think thats to be expected when going on the pill. Haven't had moodswings since the first 3 months. Im going off of it now because in the past week I have noticed I'm breaking out a lot and i think I've been on this too long for it to keep controlling my acne." | 9 | February 15, 2015 | 5 | 122 |
83,898 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "
First of all, the worst side effect for me is the constant yeast infections. Never had one in my life until I started this pill, now I will have one constantly, cured for a week then it returns with vengeance. So dry down there, to the point where my partner and I had tension about one of us unknowingly carrying and STD (neither of us were) absolute horrific mood swings, you will become a completely different person. Nausea. Sweating. Weight gain. All of the things you don't want. It took me 3 months to realize this pill was the source of my misery. Do yourself a favor and stop it, there are so many better options out there ladies! Best of luck x o" | 1 | September 12, 2017 | 2 | 125 |
145,924 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "Suboxone is an absolute god send for opiate detox. I've been to rehab twice for Opiates, including Heroin, Methadone, and Oxycodone. I felt next to NOTHING, no withdrawal after doing a Suboxone detox. The first time it was a 7 day detox.. then 2nd time it was a 12 day detox. it shouldn't be used any longer than that.. 14 days MAX. Unless you want to do maintnance for life. You have to wait AT LEAST 24 hours of NO opiate use before you can take Suboxone.. 72 hours for methadone! or you'll go into precipitated withdrawal! which is the worst!" | 10 | January 14, 2017 | 21 | 101 |
136,666 | Sodium hyaluronate | osteoarthritis | "Had a Synvisc One shot about 2 years ago and experienced ZERO relief so I almost gave up on these types of injections. My right knee was hurting so bad that I had to reconsider. My new doctor told me that he has had the best experience with Euflexxa. This medication is a once per week injection for 3 weeks. I go in to get my first injection and the doctor told me to not expect much however, a day later, I could 100% feel a significant improvement in my knee. While my knee will never be 100%, I rate this product so high because my knee pain has reduced at least 60-70% which to me is a miracle. I have 2 more injections to go and on my last injection they will also be doing PRP therapy to my knee." | 10 | February 21, 2017 | 25 | 141 |
69,705 | Ibandronate | osteoporosis | "I've been on Boniva for 3 months so far. Took the 4th pill yesterday and thought nothing of it-then the flu-like symptoms started the next day: Headache, severe fatigue,chills, muscle and bone pain,especially in my hips. Thought I had the flu or some awful virus, then thought that it was strange to have pain in my hips. Then the light bulb in my head went off and I researched the side effects of Boniva. Very enlightening. I will call my doctor on Monday for sure and discuss other options." | 1 | January 17, 2016 | 6 | 89 |
36,319 | Imiquimod | basal cell carcinoma | "When treating for Basal Cell Carcinoma, in my case the arm, HEED THE WARNING to not use on sore or broken skin, which should include recently biopsied lesions to avoid any confusion. Wait until the excision site has healed. I did not receive this instruction and began using it that night. The pain was beyond description, reached deep into the muscle tissue, and lasted for hours. Follow-up phone calls of course confirmed the oversight. " | 5 | April 15, 2011 | 120 | 75 |
95,295 | Otezla | plaque psoriasis | "I took this drug for a month, my condition got worse. I ended up in the hospital it got so bad. It's been over 4 months since I stopped taking this drug and I still feel the effects. Please ask questions before taking this drug. I should have looked into it more. Find out what percentage of people actually get better, the last time I checked it was 33% get 75% better, what about the other 67%. Thankfully I have good doctors that figured out how to help me." | 1 | March 28, 2017 | 9 | 89 |
44,131 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I was put on this pill to regulate my period but I was on my period when the doctor gave it to me. I have not stopped bleeding for 3 weeks straight. I started the pill a week ago and I find it gets worse the cramps the bleeding and blood clots. I'm emotionally drained and tired all the time and feel sick. I've been on a birth control to stop bleeding before and it worked within 2 to 3 days. I don't know when I'm going to stop bleeding hopefully soon. I'm getting so tired of it. I just want to feel normal again." | 1 | October 19, 2011 | 63 | 105 |
117,129 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I am very satisfied taking Lamictal 100mg daily. For the last two years from my most recent manic attack, I have not experienced any bad side effects about the pill.
Unlike Depakote and Seroquel, it gave me a massive weight gain.
Lamictal is good for people if you are not getting any rashes.
I give this drug a rating of 9 for its efficacy." | 9 | November 7, 2010 | 25 | 64 |
168,535 | Tranylcypromine | depression | "Only antidepressant to quell my panic attacks and lessen my emotional reactivity. Only downside is ruined sleep and constant vigilance to prohibited foods and medicines. Also developed a bad sweet tooth. But you will definitely feel much better" | 10 | November 22, 2014 | 36 | 38 |
135,138 | Dapsone | acne | "I am 46 and have had moderate adult acne for several years. In the past year, it changed to cystic acne and was getting worse and worse. My dermatologist prescribed Aczone and I have been on it for a little over 2 months. I have noticed no improvement at all, in fact the problem has worsened. Just when it looks like things are clearing up, I will get another cyst in the same place as before, making the scarring worse. I have given up on Aczone and will be starting Accutane/Isotetinoin in about a week." | 1 | November 4, 2011 | 7 | 95 |
166,254 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I had unprotected sex January 1. 11 hours later took the pill.
Jan 1-Jan4 (4 days I had nausea and felt hot but no fever)
Jan4-Jan10 (I had bleeding) it was a light period.
Jan 11-13 ( I had sore breasts, nausea, heartburn, fatigue, peeing constantly, my face broke out with three pimples and Im not even a teen anymore...And I hardly got pimples when I was a teen :( )
My period should be around January 22. So I still have to check for a pregnancy test. So far I feel pregnant. This heartburn and nausea is intense. And I can't bare to stay awake" | 5 | January 13, 2017 | 4 | 106 |
140,004 | Amoxil | bladder infection | "I had to stop taking this (amoxicillin liquid) after it made my throat swell up and affected my breathing. I strongly believe that it was the yellow colouring in the medication which caused this rather than the drug itself as I have had allergic reactions to Tartrazine on several occasions and I now read labels thoroughly. I wish medications could be prescribed that do not have added colourings as a large number of people, like me, are allergic to several azo dyes." | 3 | July 4, 2015 | 2 | 82 |
40,670 | Fluocinonide | atopic dermatitis | "I've been using it for 5 months now for atopic dermatitis and it doesn't work. Sure it makes you feel good having a prescription medicine and applying it to the infected areas, but the truth is I am no better than when I was using over the counter tar products. I've been through 8 tubes of this cream 0.5% cream and have one more refill to go. What's next?" | 3 | August 23, 2014 | 8 | 69 |
156,936 | Movantik | constipation, drug induced | "I all of a sudden, after years of constipation I tried everything! My Dr. Gave me the sample pack 3/ 25mgs and its my 3rd day,I took before bed and had a normal bowl movement every day since!!!I never felt so bloated until I started taking movantik." | 10 | July 12, 2017 | 6 | 47 |
129,660 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I am 21 with no kids I got it inserted April 7th and the insertion was pretty painful, but manageable, don't let the fear of insertion stop you from getting it because it only lasts about five minutes. The worst part for me has been pretty much nonstop bleeding and constantly being bloated, I gained about five pounds since I got it. I had a normal period the first month, but I have been bleeding ever since June 9th, the nurse said it was normal, but I have become anemic because of it. I also now have cysts on my ovaries which may or may not be related to the mirena, but they are painful and I have to go back to check on them. I'm still not sure if I made the right decision with mirena I mean I'm not pregnant, so it's doing what I wanted." | 8 | July 4, 2015 | 5 | 148 |
125,147 | Dulcolax | constipation | "This product should be taken off the shelves before somebody has a heart attack from its side effects. I took one tablet and within about five hours had a BM normally. A few minutes later I needed to go again. Then all of a sudden, I started sweating, and vomiting, and felt I was about to pass out on the bathroom floor. I made it back to bed and was screaming in pain which went on for the next 20 minutes.
It finally calmed down enough for me to spend the next day in bed with a hot water bottle on my tummy. Today is Day 3 post Dulcolax Drama and I am left dizzy, nauseous and weak. If no better by Monday morning, I'm off to the doctor. I feel terrible and will NEVER take this tablet again. If you suffer from IBS do not take!!" | 1 | December 8, 2016 | 6 | 147 |
9,153 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "When I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe it was great. It cleared up my skin, I didn't get pregnant, I didn't have any periods, it was AWESOME. About 3 months into it I started seeing a major decrease in my sex drive, I was extremely moody and depressed, my husband and I fought pretty much on a daily basis... needless to say I stopped taking it after my annual prescription ran out. I only took it because our insurance covered the entire cost. But after seeing the effects it had on, not just me but, my marriage, I refuse to ever take this medication again. I HATE this birth control and I wouldn't recommend anyone taking it." | 2 | August 6, 2017 | 4 | 117 |
59,079 | Morphine | pain | "Doctor tried MS Contin (morphine ER) it lasts six to eight hours not twelve hours. I scream daily as my breakthrough pain meds were taken from me. Does it compliment breakthrough pain meds yes but by itself it is not a good alternative at all!!!" | 3 | July 22, 2017 | 7 | 45 |
122,521 | Linaclotide | constipation, chronic | "I have been taking this for a few months and i weighed myself when i started it, because ive always fought to loss weight and i gain very easily, and as of a few days ago i had a appointment and i got weighed and im up 15lbs! omg, i felt like i had gained but i didnt think 15. I take 1 pill every other day, cause it controls my life otherwise, when i take it, i have to stay home because im in and out of the bathroom for hours at a time. It does help with the pain and some of the bloating, but the weight gain, nope im not taking it anymore. I havent changed my diet since ive been taking it, i eat mostly a keto diet, as breads and anything carby makes me feel like crap and i get very bloated. I would like another pill for ibs-c /no weightgain" | 4 | November 14, 2016 | 15 | 156 |
191,294 | Pentasa | crohn's disease, maintenance | "I've just started pentasa and so far so good I think! I was diagnosed when I was 19 and now I'm 32 was on Asacol for most of that time but my doctor felt it was no longer working the way it needed to! I ended up in the hospital for 2 days due to severe dehydration 2 weeks ago! I had also lost 30lbs in the last 2 months. I have actually been able to eat the last couple of days and I'm not feeling the pain from eating!" | 6 | February 1, 2013 | 33 | 90 |
102,850 | Aripiprazole | bipolar disorde | "Abilify has been the only medicine to work for me. I just have to be sure I take a small dose or it makes me drowsy. I have not gained weight with this medicine. I've lost weight which is not a good thing for me but it has tapered off now. This medicine really works when all else fails." | 10 | May 10, 2012 | 3 | 59 |
130,621 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "The Mirena is amazing! I got mine inserted during my 6 week check up after having my son! I've had it almost 3 years. I'm 23 years old with a super busy schedule, so I didn't want pills like I've had in the past, no time for them plus they made so sick. I wanted to try the Mirena to see if it was any different, and I'm so happy I did. It wasn't painful at all to insert. It was like getting a checkup. I started my period about 4 days after insertion and that lasted about a week and a half. After that I got my period every month but it was very light and lasted about 3 days. After about 6 months I got a period every 3 months. I was scared to get it reading all the bad reviews but I decided to do it anyway." | 9 | July 16, 2012 | 1 | 150 |
151,592 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "Chantix definitely helped me to quit smoking and I had minimal side effects! The only side effect I experienced was if I took it on an empty stomach I would get nauseous." | 9 | September 1, 2015 | 13 | 32 |
90,486 | Docosanol | herpes simplex | "I tried this for the first time on Wednesday afternoon as a sore was rapidly starting. It's now Friday night and it's a tiny dry speck. It has also worked on some weird unknown irritation on my face. This is the quickest I can remember having one resolve. I applied a tiny bit probably every hour or whenever I became aware of it again, and it worked very well." | 10 | July 29, 2017 | 4 | 69 |
148,005 | Norethindrone | birth control | "Well, I initially went on his birth control to regulate my hormones - lots of breakouts lately and moodswings. I've been on the patch, ortho-triclen-lo and yaz before - all of them I had bad side effects with. I can say for sure Nora-Be calmed my breakouts and moodswings which is great....but it definitely gave me a heavy period, bloating, fatigue, depression, aloofness, itchy/dryness, and tender breasts. The pros do not outweigh the cons in this case so I will be going off. Also, I just read about the ovarian cyst side effects...not worth it!" | 4 | May 3, 2016 | 5 | 95 |
152,142 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "Well I am on day 11. I read all the reviews on different sites good and bad. I finally decided to quit and was scared of the side effects but I started anyway. By the magical day 7 I didn't feel a thing different. Still smoking 1 1/2 packets a day. I thought great this won't work for me. 4 days later I am still smoking but yesterday I only smoked 10 cigarettes all day. I have found that yeah I still have urges but I can tell my self no and my brain(or body) whatever doesn't go into a "nicotine fit". I have smoked for 15 years and I can see an end in site. I get no enjoyment or "stress" relief from smoking anymore. I have not had any major side effects other than I seem to dream more. Not good or bad dreams, just more. Hope this helps." | 8 | April 1, 2009 | 14 | 151 |
18,514 | Ivermectin | head lice | "Picked up lice staying at a friends house in North Carolina. She didn't tell me her daughter was having trouble with lice every 4 months before I visited or else I would have stayed at a hotel. Anyway, I have tried just about every over the counter product and nothing worked. Read all the directions & followed the directions exactly. Then I tried home remedies. Nothing worked. I bought Sklice at $150.
with insurance. It doesn't work. I applied it to dry hair, used the entire tube, worked it in, all hair covered, left it on 10 min. as directed, washed it out and combed out the bugs and nits. The next day, I still have live lice. It's now 2 days later and basically it didn't work. It did kill some but not all.
Now what? Such a nightmare." | 1 | September 20, 2017 | 3 | 140 |
109,400 | Nexplanon | birth control | "It was the best decision ever , depo shot made me fat and I would forget to take pills so this was the best option for me due to the fact that I got on birth control because of my horrible periods and this stopped them all together . . . I haven't had it removed yet" | 10 | January 18, 2017 | 0 | 57 |
71,658 | Tramadol | pain | "Started tramadol years ago as an add on medicine with Vicoden (Hydrocodone) from a car accident shoulder injury. I stopped taking it because the Vicoden did the job. Then doc told me that new prescribing procedures advised against taking tramadol with vicoden. I switched to Tramadol only 100 mg and it works and lasts longer than Vicoden or even Percocet and I have more energy and I also have chronic depression and anxiety and Tramadol does make that go away. It is an unusual drug and seems to work well for some and not good for others. I suppose some people lack the enzyme to convert or metabolize Tramadol in to the more effective O-desmetthyltramadol also known as (Nucynta) so it doesn't work for them. Well. Have a nice day. No pain." | 9 | August 9, 2017 | 17 | 132 |
203,968 | Suvorexant | insomnia | "This medication has its uses. I normally take my favorite sleep-aid Ambien XR, but do use Belsomra to take breaks off of it. It only works at max dose (20mg), and the side effects are being absolutely dead with energy the next day, and the worst is when you wake up. I would recommend trying the sample then see how it goes. It's a hit or miss." | 3 | August 6, 2015 | 58 | 67 |
135,125 | Dapsone | acne | "I absolutely LOVE Aczone. I'm only 12, almost 13, but I started getting somewhat severe acne after I turned 11. The first thing I tried was Proactiv, which didn't work, then I tried Neutrogena, which also didn't work, and I have also used about 6 other tropical treatments that barely worked. In January 2012, I finally went to a dermatologist for help, and he had me try Epiduo with some acne antibiotic, and it worked pretty well for two months, but then I started getting bad breakouts again. When I went back to the dermatologist, he said I may have a different type of bacteria in my acne, so he said Aczone may be better for me, and a different antibiotic. I've been using Aczone and the antibiotic for almost a month, and my face is almost clear!" | 8 | June 4, 2012 | 23 | 138 |
92,427 | Ondansetron | nausea/vomiting | "I am 11 days post op from emergency gallbladder surgery. Been having severe nausea again just like I did before my gallbladder surgery. Having trouble with eating. Went today and had my post op visit with the surgeon. Told him I've been feeling really bad and nauseated. Lost 10 lbs in 11 days. He prescribed zofran 4mg every 8 hours. Insurance paid for 30 tablets. I also have a refill. Started today. I took my first dose about an hour ago. I actually feel good. The nausea has subsided. So far no side effects." | 10 | April 19, 2017 | 7 | 94 |
118,251 | Naltrexone | alcohol dependence | "If I could give this a rating of a 10000 I would! It has saved my life! I was drinking 4 liters of vodka a week. Started taking Neltrexone and almost immediately the cravings stopped! Been sober for 3 weeks! I'm so grateful for this medicine... Run, don't walk to your doctor if you are struggling with alcohol addiction and try this!" | 10 | September 21, 2016 | 43 | 62 |
50,975 | Azithromycin | pneumonia | "I started off with very mild pneumonia with few coughs so the Dr gave me a 5 day Z-pack. After starting on this, my pneumonia didn't get any better. In fact it got progressively worse, my fevers higher, and my hot chills more frequent. No appetite and lots of body aches and soreness all over. At the end of finishing the medication, it was difficult to breathe without coughing almost every minute. Maybe this might work for other people, but it definitely didn't settle well with my body." | 1 | August 28, 2017 | 2 | 88 |
53,128 | Ceftriaxone | pneumonia | "Sick for 4 weeks, went to Doctor. Ear infection, sinus infection and bronchitis prescriptions of Augmentin and Mucinex. Since 6 months earlier I had pneumonia that took me out of work for short term disability, when I heard the tell tale "rattling" on my left side 8 days later, went back to Doctor. So after 5 weeks of coughing, sneezing, headaches and overwhelming tiredness, I received a shot of this. I had not had a shot of anything for many years and it did hurt. I am not a wimpy, owy person. It did hurt. It hurt for 45 minutes. But the next morning, I woke without coughing up a lung, rested, and feeling better than I had for a month. The second day (now) I am headed out to cut the grass after vacuuming the house. Yeah." | 9 | March 30, 2013 | 37 | 138 |
200,967 | Alcaftadine | conjunctivitis, allergic | "This has done wonders on my severe eye allergies. It doesn't sting at all but has almost a cooling sensation for about a minute after using the drops. It works really well and quickly." | 10 | September 20, 2011 | 11 | 34 |
188,771 | Tivicay | hiv infection | "Started to Tivicay and Epzicom on May 6th. Viral load was 200,000 and CD4 was 208. After 6 weeks my viral load was 367 and CD4 was 337. Doctor said it was working very well and I don't have to go back for Labs until September. The first 2-3 weeks were pretty rough with diarrhea, headaches and very low energy, but I'm feeling a bit better now. I was freaked out that the test did not come back as undetectable, but I asked my expert doctors and they said my results have been superb so far. I think people get hung up on being undetectable very quickly. If you start with a high viral load above say 100,000 it can take a few months to reach undetectable." | 9 | July 15, 2014 | 5 | 127 |
54,484 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I have only been on it ten days and have not reached full dosages, but I do not notice any decrease in wanting to eat my binge foods. I am committed to trying this for a month or two.
I have now been on Contrave two weeks. I did not notice a difference in cravings or appetite until I began taking two pills in the am and one at night three days ago. The only side effect is I get a bit anxious and worry it might turn into a panic attack. This doesn't last long, but I am considering stopping because of it.... But I am Finally neutral to food, just eating to live and healthy food choices and smaller portions. I don't want those sugar and flour cravings to come back, as I am the heaviest I've ever been. I am 58 next month. " | 8 | June 21, 2017 | 43 | 147 |
188,729 | ParaGard | birth control | "The ParaGard was one of the most painful things I've ever done. I have had it for almost two years and that pain hasn't got any better. However to me the pain has been worth not getting pregnant before I am married!! Thank God I am almost married and am getting this IUD out MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cramps are unbearable, I bleed for weeks on end, and sex isn't good." | 1 | June 12, 2015 | 2 | 68 |
130,453 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had the Mirena in for the full 5 years. I LOVED it. It did what it was supposed to. I never had one scare or anything. After about a year of having it my periods stop completely." | 10 | February 7, 2013 | 18 | 38 |
158,012 | Accutane | acne | "I used Accutane and found that the secret is to complete the whole treatment. I used it for a month and acne disappeared but started coming back. Then I did the whole treatment for about 4 months and acne never came back. Side effects are not fun specially dryness of the lips but it is definitely worth it. No acne for more than 10 years.
Great specially for people with very bad acne." | 10 | August 4, 2008 | 76 | 73 |
38,201 | Albuterol | asthma, maintenance | "I used three medications for my asthma but it seemed like they're not effective anymore. This medication was prescribed to me at the Urgent Clinic and I loved it. I can breath freely and I can walk or go upstairs without having to breath heavily and feeling tired. Was going to give 10 pts but the puffer clogs. I wish they could do something about it because it's kind of expensive. It really works for me and I don't suffer any side effect, thank God." | 8 | June 23, 2016 | 9 | 85 |
187,923 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "This is the worst birth control I’ve used. My periods are heavy and irregular. I have my period more often than I don’t. The pill may be annoying to take every day but it’s way better than this. I’ve used it for the entire 3 years and it never got better. The doctor kept telling me my period would get more regular but it never did. I would never recommend it." | 1 | November 13, 2017 | 5 | 71 |
217,332 | Clarithromycin | bronchitis | "I had to leave a review for this medicine because I consider it to be a wonder drug. I am prone to bronchitis and I've tried everything: amoxicillin, augmentin, ampicillin, z-pack, omnicef, etc. Biaxin is the only--and I mean ONLY--drug that will work on my bronchitis. The worst side effect for me is hunger to the point where I feel like my stomach is eating itself, but I'll gladly temporarily put up with that rather than cough myself to death! This is an amazing medication--it gets the job done when nothing else will." | 10 | February 12, 2017 | 36 | 93 |
128,958 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've had Skyla for 2 weeks now and I LOVE it! My doctor prescribed me Misoprostal to take the night before and the cramps were very very bad but Advil did help and so did heating pads. The procedure itself was about 5 minutes and for 2 minutes it was the worst pain I've ever felt but I was already mentally prepared for it after reading so many reviews. I took Advil half an hour before the procedure and had very little cramping after. Started spotting 3 days later for about a week and it has not gone away. Have already had sex with my husband and he only felt the strings the first time but since then he has not it. I will admit the first time we had sex, I did get a little cramping but other than that, I've been fine and love it!" | 10 | November 27, 2015 | 2 | 147 |
135,871 | Percocet | 2</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I'm 22 and of course no one believes me that I'm in a lot of pain except my doctor. I went in and told him that I fell down the stairs and was in a car accident a month prior to the visit and the pain in my neck and mid back hasn't gone away. He took some xrays and told me I was fine but I had scoliosis and my spine was starting to become straight. I'm on Percocet now and it's the only way I get through the day." | 10 | November 20, 2008 | 2 | 91 |
50,825 | Azithromycin | sinusitis | "This drug worked after 5 days on my sinus infection. On the 6 day I experienced vomiting, dizziness, stomach craps, constipation, black stool, hypertension, fast beating of the heart, low energy, hives on my face, headaches, swollen eye lids, dark circles under my eyes. Day 11 after taking the last dose, still experiencing fast heart beat, swelling in my feet, hives on my face. Low energy." | 4 | April 8, 2017 | 4 | 66 |
220,020 | Amitriptyline | insomnia | "I was given 10mg a night of amitriptyline for insomnia. I slept all night but was very dopey the next day so now take half (5mg).
I'm still a bit slow in the morning but am sleeping well. I just have a dry mouth next morning. Not much of a price to pay." | 8 | May 10, 2016 | 38 | 53 |
177,729 | Duloxetine | depression | "I am one of the luckiest one for sure. Cymbalta is only my second prescription after Mirtazapine and it did the magic for me. I love Cymbalta because it not only reduced depression but anxiety too. So its two in one. My depression has reduced a lot in just one week of use. To be honest this medication affected me after the second day of use. And its only a start, I haven't even completed 3 weeks yet. I have full hope on Cymbalta that it will make me a happy person soon. Highly recommended for people who got both depression and anxiety. Side effects are slightly annoying though. It kills my appetite which is really bad for me as I am too underweight, mild nausea in the morning, constipation and top of that insomnia. But it all worth the result." | 10 | January 12, 2015 | 71 | 141 |
827 | Silodosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "I've had a weak stream for some time, but after a recent prostate biopsy, I had extra trouble voiding. Actually, I was just dribbling and couldn't even get up a good stream. In the mornings I wasn't sure I would be able to urinate at all. After one day, I noticed I was getting a little bit better flow, but it immediately causes dry ejaculation. I took a second day and developed a headache which carried into the third day. This morning I was so tired and lethargic I lay in bed till noon. I decided at this point that I would get off it and see if my energy comes back. I believe I will have to opt for surgery and get this fixed." | 5 | June 29, 2013 | 49 | 125 |
163,361 | Rayos | copd | "I took a seven day 50mg dose to clear up lung congestion used with nebulizer 4 times a day mine cleared right up and felt like I had a new set of lungs , until the next flairup.
It works." | 10 | March 18, 2015 | 52 | 40 |
191,745 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "My daughter is 6 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 4. I just recently put her on medication due to the fact her grades were slipping and she was in trouble constantly at school. She is on 30mg of Vyvanse. Although she has improved 100% at school she comes down off the medication at about 5pm and is a holy terror. She gets put to bed at 8 and does not fall asleep until some time around midnight. Also she does not eat hardly anything but she has always been that way for the most part." | 4 | December 7, 2010 | 17 | 100 |
171,938 | Amitiza | constipation, chronic | "I went from ibs to ibs c and suffered severe constipation for three months. To the point of when I went it caused hemmoroid and a tear. I went to my gastrointestinal md who insured me it was not cancer or anything from the results of my colonoscopy eight months earlier. He gave me amitiza one or two pills a day depending on the consistency. It works well and I go more regular but every two weeks I get stomach spasms and an increased urge to go that almost cripples me. Swelling occurs gets hard to breathe have passed out from the pain. I use a cream prescribed to help heal the stretching and swelling. Bm is usually thin and flat but feels like a huge boulder. Any suggestions or thoughts? Should I discontinue the medicine ?" | 7 | September 9, 2016 | 13 | 137 |
99,942 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "First of all, if you think that the prep is going to taste terribly, then it will taste terribly. You MUST put a positive thought in your head that it won't be too bad. It's amazing how your mind can take over the rest of your body. I put the first 6 oz. bottle in the refrigerator over night to chill it. Poured it in the plastic cup the next day, added cold water from the fridge to almost the 16oz. line and added cold ginger ale to the line. Drank it through a straw and you know what? It wasn't bad tasting. Drank two 16oz. cups of half cold water and apple juice through a straw. The whole thing took about 10 minutes. Gonna do the same thing tomorrow morning for the 2nd bottle. No lemons or anything else." | 10 | January 6, 2016 | 32 | 140 |
141,557 | Escitalopram | depression | "Lexapro is amazing for blocking out over thinking anger and rage. It's a miracle pill. BUT, I was 120 pounds, model skinny. I'm 5'8 I had an amazing metabolism my body was rock solid. After 2 years of Lexapro I am now 170 pounds. Even when I try to work out and eat healthy the scale doesn't move. Sure will lose about 4 pounds and that's it.
Don't take this medicine if you don't want to gain weight. I have never been fat in my entire life, and now I am more depressed then ever." | 7 | June 2, 2013 | 79 | 95 |
84,654 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "Getting on this pill was the worst mistake I have ever made. I had impalanon and it was literally the best thing in the world and when my three years came, I thought I'd give the pill a try. It's been 5 days since and I have never been more depressed in my life. Worst anxiety attacks.. I even had to leave work yesterday. I cry all the time. I'm numb. It's pure hell. Stopping the pill today and calling to get the impalanon back in." | 1 | July 2, 2016 | 9 | 86 |
12,962 | Vardenafil | erectile dysfunction | "I am a 66-year-old male and began noticing erectile dysfunction problems when I turned 65 last year. I had been using Viagra for the past several months. I had a routine once-a-year physical last week and asked about a prescription for Viagra and my physician gave me the 2-pack of Staxyn. Wow. I took it home and the next night I used it and wow-like a rock! Staxyn works very well, better than Viagra! Staxyn makes my penis very hard and happy, so my lady is very happy too! And without any noticeable side effects." | 10 | September 18, 2013 | 167 | 95 |
123,484 | Skyla | birth control | "The only warning my gyno gave me was that I would be spotting for about 15 days after having the IUD inserted, which was a damn lie. I spotted for a whole four weeks after the procedure. My uterus chilled for two weeks before I started spotting again. I then became frustrated because this irregular spotting was now interfering with my sex life. Panty liners, something I never sought to buy, will become your most prized possession. During the first 3! months, your period will be irregular. Mine became lighter but the duration lasted longer. I went from a 5-day cycle to a 10- 13-day cycle." | 8 | October 17, 2017 | 0 | 106 |
211,601 | Propoxyphene | pain | "I have livido reticularious with ulceration-sores on my ankles and the top of my feet. I'm not a diabetic and the cause is unknown. There are times when the sores get big and deep. Darvon and Darvocet were the only painkillers that helped. The sores become very, very tender and sore inside and all around them. The Darvon or Darvocet were the only ones that helped with the soreness. It kept me working where the other pain medications would leave my feet so sore it's hard to walk. Not only did it help it was also inexpensive compared to the others. I have tried everything from Oxycotin to the fentenyl pain patch. Am very upset they took it off the market. I tried methadone and it does help better than the others but still not as well as Darvon." | 9 | May 12, 2012 | 9 | 139 |
160,241 | Rivaroxaban | pulmonary embolism | "I am taking Xarelto for a small PE (rt. lower lobe) detected upon battery of testing for origin of a "black out" I experienced. (The PE just happened to be detected and is considered not to be the source of blackout.) So, I am sensitive to drugs, in general.
I am on the 2nd week or so of 1/day of 30mg. I experience bizarre dreams and seem to be in a light sleep. I have insomnia w/ the drug. I also feel "whacked out", post even 20 hrs. after ingesting it. In essence, I KNOW that I have taken a drug. I sometimes have to take a nap; I feel better after doing this. I am hoping that my body acclimates to X, but am realistic. I am also hoping/praying that I only have to be on X for 6 mos. I know that there are alternatives." | 5 | August 3, 2015 | 13 | 147 |
53,692 | Tylenol with Codeine #3 | pain | "Have suffered with Fibro & arthritis for years. Nothing has helped, including Lyrica, Cymbalta, Celebrex, Nambutome. I was prescribed Tylenol3 in late Sept. Its now December & just one Tylenol 3 a day has helped remarkably, & eliminates Nambutome 2x day plus Xanax to help me sleep. Finally, something that helps & my PA is mortified to continue prescribing!!!" | 8 | December 4, 2016 | 15 | 59 |
118,895 | Zoloft | social anxiety disorde | "I am 30 yo female and have been taking Zoloft for 4 days now & I am definitely starting to feel a difference. My thoughts don't race constantly & I don't worry constantly about every terrible thing that could potentially happen to me or my family. I've been more patient with my kids & less picky at my husband. I had nausea for the first day but that passed. I still feel tired a lot though and have had some tightness in my chest. My most uncomfortable side effect is feeling the need to yawn all the time. The other reviews have given me hope that if I wait it out my side effects will improve. Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences." | 3 | April 13, 2012 | 55 | 125 |
183,310 | Cymbalta | back pain | "Took about 3 weeks for this medicine to kick in before I noticed anything. When it did, the pain was intense for a couple of days but I stuck with it hoping things got better. They did! I was able to stand longer, walk longer, sit longer, and lay on my side all without intense pain. The pain was still there, but it made dealing with the pain more tolerable. I've been on this medicine for about 10 months now but dealing with this terrible pain for nearly 3 years. I've tried just about every medicine available and this medicine with Elavil and Oxycontin/Oxycodone works like magic. I now use Cymbalta with Elavil and Morphine and have had no issues. " | 9 | May 12, 2012 | 65 | 121 |
201,744 | Zoloft | premenstrual dysphoric disorde | "After being diagnosed with PMS my doctor prescribed Sertraline on a cyclical basis. I take the tablets two weeks before my period and I can honestly say they have saved my life. I remember being so shocked when my period started for the first time on them because I hadn't had any of that awful build up of anger, depression and frustration. It was like a lead weight had lifted off my shoulders. I felt normal again." | 10 | February 17, 2013 | 108 | 77 |
26,513 | Sprintec | birth control | "My doctor put me on Sprintec after trying several other pills for birth control and my horrible cramps. The first month I was dizzy and my skin was really oily, but taking it before bed and washing my face more often helped. After the 2nd month the dizziness completely disappeared and my skin looks great. My cramps used to be unbearable and kept me home from work each month, now I can manage them with a heating pad and a few Advil (instead of taking up to 10 a day). My breasts are larger but I haven't noticed a weight gain and it has not affected my sex drive. Everyone is different but if you are trying this and experiencing side effects I suggest trying to stick it out at least for the first month. But when in doubt, ask your doctor!" | 10 | November 25, 2013 | 26 | 142 |
110,257 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I hate this I got this implanted in late February 2016& about a week after insertion I started feeling sick flu like symptoms weak light headed and dizzy I lost weight I feel depressed and I always feel like crying...I feel lethargic at times for no reason this does not agree with my body like the Implannon did!!! I will be making an appointment immediately maybe I will try birth control pills but Nexplanon is definitely not for me!!!!" | 1 | March 20, 2016 | 3 | 79 |
36,055 | Efinaconazole | onychomycosis, toenail | "My podiatrist prescribed JUBLIA for a minor fungus in 2 toenails in March 2016. When I found out the outrageous price I asked for other options and she mentioned laser, but my insurance would not cover the $100 per nail and according to her I would have to treat the 10 toenails for it to work. My co payment was $60 a month and I did 5 months.My nails were getting worse with blisters, bleeding and finally it was making holes in the skin of my toes. I went today and she informed me that I had a reaction to the medicine and to stop applying it and prescribed a steroid cream.
A topical prescription that cost $630 dollars should have alerted me me that whoever is prescribing it is getting a big kickback. Social Media will be alert." | 1 | July 28, 2016 | 23 | 139 |
130,287 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I took plan be one hour after unprotected sex. I waited two weeks to get my period, and it was a very stressful wait. On the second week, I began getting weird cramp-like feelings. I was worried I was pregnant. The day before my period arrived, I was extremely nauseous. However today I woke up, and my period arrived! I was so relieved and happy. Except today, my cramps were SO bad that I actually threw up and was quite dizzy. It's all worth it though, as I was extremely scared for two weeks. If you are reading this, please don't stress! The pill is very effective, and is over 95% effective taken within the first 24 hours." | 10 | January 15, 2014 | 70 | 118 |
147,189 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "This works effectively for anxiety as well as sleeping problems. It doesn't impair my cognitive abilities. It is not addictive to me, however the only problem is getting off Xanax and the backlash effect it creates. I have successfully used Tranxene to bridge this gap and taper off safely. I rate it a 9 1/2; it has been a true miracle when I needed it most!" | 9 | April 2, 2014 | 56 | 66 |
197,116 | Paroxetine | social anxiety disorde | "Paxil has changed my life for the better. I am 39 years and up until a mobth ago I had been dealing with major social and personal anxiety along with bipolar depression and agoraphobia. I had been prescribed a variety of prescription medications by different doctors over the years until last month by chance a new doctor (a general practitioner) suggested Paxil.
It has now been a month and I am a whole new person. I have full of confidence and clear thinking. My thought process is in a positive direction and I'm constantly looking for was to improve my mind, body and spirit. I now have a new job after being on SSI for 4 years I thought I would go to my grave on government assistance. PAXIL SAVED MY LIFE!!!" | 10 | March 6, 2015 | 65 | 132 |
172,586 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "I've battled with anxiety most of my life. In the last six months I've suffered greatly from severe anxiety due to changes at work. The nurse practitioner I was seeing put me on Lexapro, Risperidone, and Remeron for sleep. Nothing was working, and I was not sleeping at all, I mean literally not sleeping more than one hour night, I was not eating barely anything. It got so bad but I put my notice in at work. The nurse practitioner would not prescribe any benzodiazepine because she was worried about my history of substances abuse with alcohol. I ended up trying to kill myself by stabbing myself seven times and overdosing on my prescription medication. After that I went back to my previous psychiatrist and she prescribed me on Clonazapam. I'm now back to work and I'm feeling much better. I wish this was prescribed to me sooner." | 9 | October 4, 2015 | 21 | 148 |
75,508 | Oracea | rosacea | "I began taking Oracea about a three and a half weeks ago for Rosacea. I saw my dermatologist for what I thought was a stubborn case of acne. I am 54 and was breaking out like crazy, with no improvement using over the counter acne medicine. My skin is greatly improved. However, the result I am most excited about, is the great improvement I am experiencing with fibromyalgia. I have had pain from bursitis in my right him for over a year, I have had cortisone shots and PT with no relief. After taking Oracea for about two weeks, I noticed remarkable improvement in my hip pain. I am also feeling more energetic and more alert than I have in a long time. I will be seeing my rheumatologist in September and will be asking her opinion." | 10 | August 11, 2011 | 43 | 137 |
231,270 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I am 31 yo fem 5'6, 115 lbs. Prozac helps w/ anxiety but not insomnia. Dr prescribed Traz, start 50mg for few wks, move to 100mg if needed. Last night was 1st 50mg dose. In 30min I was very relaxed & slept really well. Woke up w/ a bad head ache but it's gone now. I believe this Rx will work & will try 25mg for a few nights as body adjusts. For Ambien users, beware that your body isn't only adjusting to new Rx but also you are having withdrawals which can cause sickness, nightmares, sweat, nausea, etc. Maybe slowly reduce Ambien and then try Traz. Just a suggestion, everybody is different & reacts differently. Very good sleep, little s/e that should lessen over the next wk of use. I have tried natural remedies over several years w/ no help." | 9 | February 11, 2017 | 34 | 141 |
79,544 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "Had sex when ovulating, took Plan N One-Step 2 hours later. 2 weeks after got period. I didn't have any side effects whatsoever from the pill. Just relax and wait, it will work!" | 9 | August 16, 2013 | 55 | 33 |
9,587 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "Please note this is the only birth control pill I have taken. I started this pill due to periods that lasted two weeks out of the month and resulted in terrible migraines and anemia. Due to the fact that I started this pill at 15 years of age, I'm not sure if it has impacted my mood. Though when I took a year break, my hormones were completely off balanced - which is what led to me to return to the pill. After a year of use, this pill made my periods non-existent. I was told not to worry about this since it's a normal thing for women on this pill to experience if they're in a lower weight range. I gained perhaps 5-15 lbs on this pill but that also could've just been from growing (I've been on it for years)." | 9 | January 16, 2016 | 3 | 142 |
213,372 | Nuvigil | obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome | "I started this medicine two days ago. It was working great. I was alert and my wife was enthused that I was able to have conversation with her. The second day my face got a rash and was swelling. I ended up in the ER. Truly upset because think it would have done great if weren't for side effects" | 2 | August 1, 2010 | 12 | 59 |
97,238 | Ambien | insomnia | "Pros:
Onset in 6 minutes,
Perfect sleep (feel more rested despite sleeping for less time),
Absolutely no physiological side effects
Cons:
Blurred vision,
Problems with coordination,
Profoundly altered mind, (confusion, delusions, hallucination)
Retrograde Amnesia (complete blackout for duration)
Powerful, incredibly effective sleep aid, with very few interactions or physical side effects. Solved my sleep problems 100%. Be careful when, how, and around who you use this drug. You might wake up in the morning and find you've called people, written or drawn things, etc, without any recollection." | 8 | August 4, 2009 | 16 | 87 |
188,555 | ParaGard | birth control | "The insertion was crampy but it only took a few minutes. I've been on the Copper IUD (ParaGuard) for almost 2 months now and it has been great so far! I was a bit crampy the week after I got it inserted then I started my period, which I had bad cramps for the first day or so, but it was fine after the beginning of my period. My period was also heavier than it normal was but it lightened up for me after a few days of being on my period. After my period was over, i only got cramps every so often about a week or so after, but it's been great. my next period was better, less crampy and it wasn't as heavy as before. I'm just overall happy about getting Paraguard, I was nervous at first because of the bad reviews, but this is a good review!" | 9 | August 23, 2016 | 4 | 151 |
70,195 | Triumeq | hiv infection | "I have been taking Triumeq for eight months. It's the only one I have taken so far for HIV so I can't really compare it to other treatments but March 6th 2015 my CD4 was 300 and my Viral load was 33.000.000.
Today my CD4 is 890 and my Viral load is undetectable.
I throw up, maybe, three times a week.
I always, always feel tired.
My depression is also worse, but my Dr didn't tell me it didn't mix well with two other pills I take for mental illness.
I can't sleep most nights and I'm always out of breath." | 5 | November 18, 2015 | 6 | 101 |
7,335 | Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack | vaginal yeast infection | "OMG. I've only had a few YI in my life. I have used monistat maybe 2 other times years ago. Today I took the first day of the 7 day cream. As soon as I took the applicator out the burning was so bad I started crying and jumped in the bathtub trying to get the cream out. Now I lay in bed with an ice pack waiting for my husband to get home with a douche so I can try to get it out. Seriously. Fire ants is a good analogy. Burns like hell. Do. Not. Try. Ever. It must be a bad batch." | 1 | June 19, 2017 | 10 | 105 |
128,403 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I have been taking this for 2 months now and I've lost 15 pounda! I probably would have lost more if I could put down drinking cokes.... don't get me wrong I did cut down on drinking cokes but I didn't put him down completely. I exercise a lot and I only eat one meal a day! This pill really works but the most annoying side effect is the dry mouth! The dry mouth is horrible other than that everything else is OK." | 8 | September 15, 2015 | 6 | 83 |
42,472 | Concerta | adhd | "I am male, 50 years old and recently diagnosed with ADHD. Started taking Concerta almost 4 weeks ago, and much like everyone else, started at 18mg dosage and now at 54mg. I'm not really sure how Concerta has affected me in my daily life yet, accept perhaps helping me getting into deep sleep and dream again. there are number of symptoms that I like to share with you:
- I wasn't much of a forgetful person to start with, but now I tend to forget things
- definitely low libido and ejaculation issue
- lack of appetite
- lost interest talking to people specially woman/ mind you, I'm single
- no problems sleeping, though I also take 10mg Cipralex" | 8 | June 19, 2016 | 12 | 119 |
92,113 | Lyrica | peripheral neuropathy | "75 mg made me uncoordinated, cross-eyed and VERY sleepy. Did help the neuropathy but went back to gabapentin on which I have no side effects at 200mg x 3 a day. It doesn't completely take the tingling away, but enough so that I can work." | 2 | October 27, 2011 | 16 | 45 |
141,856 | Escitalopram | depression | "Excellent medication. Started slowly which minimized initial side effects. Now I can do everything I want to without thinking about it. Very focused on work and family again.
Only reason not a 10 is makes me a little more prone to that 2:30pm sluggishness. Must drink coffee at that time. Other than that turned me around, saved my marriage, etc." | 9 | September 20, 2010 | 23 | 60 |
184,407 | Hydroxyzine | anxiety | "I would like to say that I have taken all the big medicines for my depression and Anxiety, Panic and to be truthful this medicine has worked for me. I had issues with a lot of things and getting mad and wanting to argue all the time and just could not deal with feeling that way and I have always had great out look on life even if life was horrific. Since I have been on this medicine it has helped, yes the medicine wants you to sleep more and sometimes you feel groggy but I notice if I start taking it in the evening and close to bedtime it works best. Just don't take it when you get up or in the afternoon because it will make you drowsy. I would say if you have some of the problems that the rest of us do I would say it would not hurt to try it." | 9 | February 16, 2014 | 163 | 156 |
110,091 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had Nexplanon for 3 years. I stopped having periods after the first six months, and that's been great. It's very effective. The major downside: I got terrible acne, on my face, chest, and back with Nexplanon. I never used to break out before (I'm 21). I wouldn't say it made me gain weight, but the weight I have gained is almost impossible to lose. I think I will take a break from it just because I want my skin to go back to normal. If you have severe period cramps like I did, I would definitely reccommend." | 6 | April 14, 2016 | 2 | 98 |
145,549 | Qsymia | obesity | "Well im writing for all those people who have not lost weight, gained it back, have had side effects, etc. When one decides to lose weight and is using weight loss meds one has to first map out where they want to be at the end of the process. Then you have to take pictures, write things down(keep a journal), and most of all have a program in place before starting. Know your MACRONUTRIENTS and build a meal plan with that or get one free online, drink lots of water anywhere from 64oz- 1gal, and even if your not hungry eat 5-7small portions of food,(EVEN IF YOUR NOT HUNGRY), THIS ELIMINATES ALMOST ALL side effects, and try and walk 10k steps or as much as you can to get to 10k measure bpm, spo2 stress levels and you will see big results." | 10 | January 5, 2017 | 25 | 142 |
114,552 | Pimecrolimus | atopic dermatitis | "Unfortunately I am a large breasted woman, breast fed three sons so its no wonder under my breasts became sensitive when I reached my 40s. My primary doctor gave me creams and eventually steroid cream, which also thinned my skin as well (I see others had the same issue) dermatologist gave me Zeasorb powder which strangely enough is sold for athletes foot and then the Elides cream which was 30 bucks for a small tube! However after using it for a week rash is completely gone for the first time in over three years. Next time Ill go right to the dermatologist for skin issues. I had no side effects." | 10 | June 12, 2016 | 12 | 110 |
144,616 | Etonogestrel | birth control | ""I've had Nexplanon since September 2014, and let me say it's been bad. I was getting my period and it was lasting about a month, when it used to be only a week. The nurse had told me that after the one year my period was gonna be gone for good. Lies ! It's March 2016 and ive been on my period since December 2015 non stop! Worst birth control ever. I was on the depo and it was the same was on my period for a month. Im going back to the pill it always worked for me. I wouldn't recommend Nexplanon."" | 1 | March 8, 2016 | 5 | 103 |
17,249 | Aggrenox | ischemic stroke, prophylaxis | "This medication was used to help prevent a stroke but it actually caused me to have a stroke. I wouldn't advise anyone to take this medication. Someone else I knew had several strokes before the dr figured out it was the aggrenox. I was on it 8 months before having my stroke." | 1 | May 30, 2016 | 6 | 52 |
214,969 | Fluoxetine / olanzapine | bipolar disorde | "Symbax is like gold It has done wonders for my bipolar I can sleep at night with no racing thoughts my manic episodes no longer happen my depression is gone and my anxiety level is down I don't have that constant worry in my every day life that I use to have it keeps me level headed" | 10 | January 27, 2016 | 38 | 57 |
67,586 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "I wanted to make a comment on here to ease the mind of anyone worrying possibly! This is the third time I have had to take plan b and it worked 100%! I am 19 and on Wednesday night around midnight I had sex, the condom broke and we had no idea and he came inside me fully. I didn't take plan b till about 11am the next day. My period was supposed to start 4 days after this incident so now I had taken the pill and was freaking out that I might miss! Well good news! One day late my period came! A little lighter than normal but it's here! I've taken the plan b before where my period was over 17 days away and it was the worst wait of my life! Today I am getting an IUD put in! DO NOT STRESS LADIES. Stress could actually delay your period even more" | 10 | June 14, 2017 | 6 | 155 |
29,538 | Topiramate | migraine prevention | "I've been taking Topamax for about 2 years now, 100 mg a day. I have severe chronic migraines due to my spinal cord. So my doctor put me on this medication. The only side effect I've had was the tingling but I get that anyways even before this medication so who knows if it was a side effect. But it works ok for me when I take it regularly but I also have focal seizures so this medication is for both of my problems. But I always take it with my hydrocodone so my migraines are fine." | 5 | May 4, 2014 | 24 | 97 |
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