Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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70,647	Flomax	benign prostatic hyperplasia	"A miracle drug. Thanks. I didn't realize how much I had changed my life style. I was always looking for a bathroom, my wife and I stopped taking long drives in the country for fear I would have to suddenly go and worst of all, I stopped going to sporting events because I was afraid I wouldn't make it home in time. Lastly, I was getting up four or five times a night to go to the bathroom. That is all over now and we are enjoying our lives again."	9	June 7, 2008	181	90
152,185	Ciprofloxacin	urinary tract infection	"I had UTi for 13 days and I was too much woried about it. it was a very painful expirience when urinate. so I searched out and choose the cipro. I had taken 2 pills 250 Mg in 24 hours. Believe me I had no notice any side effect of this medicine axcept a minor headch and I feel 70% beter then before.It works for me and I hope I will recover 100% with time. scary reviews was scaring me but its different for me Thank God."	9	June 15, 2016	55	87
63,201	Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate	bowel preparation	"I had my 5th colonoscopy today and I used Prepopik for the first time. In past props, I had horrible experiences with the different drinks that I had tried it. Several of them caused me to be very nauseous and even throw up but this was fantastic. I followed the directions for taking it twice in one evening and it worked perfectly. I was in the bathroom 45 minutes after the first drink and then went regularly from that point on. I was a little nervous that my output was not as clear as I would have liked but by the time of the procedure at 8 AM things were at a good point. The report I received from the doctor said that the prep was excellent and they could see everything clearly. I am so grateful to this company for developing a product that doesn't taste horrible and can be used in such a small amount."	10	June 28, 2016	14	157
47,120	Thyroid desiccated	underactive thyroid	"I started taking armour in November 2015. The first couple of days I felt more tired. But after 4-5 days, I wasn't tired throughout the day. I lost 6 lbs in that month. But then when I started my refill, all the weight came right back on. Is it possible for a whole batch to be bad?? Or did my body regulate to that dose?"	5	December 9, 2015	35	65
134,797	Nucynta ER	diabetic peripheral neuropathy	"Been on Nucynta for a while (3-4 years) for very bad neuropathy pain. Have taken it with Norco every 4 to 5 hours- has little to no side effects, within an hour after taking I can feel the pain go almost all away, can function great at work - no side effects to speak of, no problems falling a sleep, use "Kerasal NeuroCream" on hands and feet at night dulls pain enough for me to fall asleep."	10	July 30, 2015	27	77
147,901	Norethindrone	birth control	"I have been on Errin 3 weeks now. I'm a breastfeeding/pumping mother. I was unlucky and got my first period 5 weeks pp. :( My ob said a mini pill would be best for me. So I got put on Errin. I know I haven't been on it long at all, but I have continued to lose weight while taking this pill so far. (knock on wood) So I'm not to terribly worried about excessive weight gain. My biggest issue with it so far is, like I've said, I've only been on the pill 3 weeks and I have just started my second period this month. I was on my period when I started it. I stopped for 5 days, I started back for 5 days, I again stopped for 5 days, and I have just started again! If I continue to bleed every few days I will be looking into a diffent bc method."	7	August 15, 2016	4	155
136,129	Acamprosate	alcohol dependence	"I was prescribed this medication after struggling to stay sober. It's very hard to put my finger on exactly how it works, or how it makes me "feel" but the best I can do is to say that I feel as normal as ever, minus the cravings for alcohol! I no longer feel compelled to reach for alcohol, It just doesn't enter my mind anywhere as much. I am taking this as part of a comprehensive program (AA, individual therapy, medication management from a psychiatrist who understands addiction, etc.). It took a good 5 weeks for it to kick in for me but when it did I definitely noticed it. Home run! It's not a magic bullet but it's a BIG help for me!"	9	May 30, 2013	74	124
12,342	Pancreatin	chronic pancreatitis	"I was prescribed Creon after my 4th bout of pancreatitis. It is crazy expensive! I sought out a G.I. doc for alternatives that I could afford and also called Caremark for information. Neither had any substitutes that weren't just as expensive. I quit alcohol 8 years ago. I have severe chronic pain after 7 lumbar surgeries. I am being treated with Fentanyl & Norco (and/or Dilaudid). I attribute my pancreatitis in large part to pain medications. I researched supplements and found Hi-Vegi-Lip. It helps pancreatic pain within 2-3 days, although I continue it for 2 to 4 weeks to help rest my pancreas. It is an amazing product with my only side effect being constipation, so I take OTC Colace. I only take Hi-Vegi-Lip as stated above, not continually."	9	October 16, 2014	8	129
159,346	Januvia	diabetes, type 2	"I have been on a combination of Januvia and Metformin (called Janumet) for a year. A HUGE difference with everything that was tried for the last 30 years (I am 60 now). The key factor with this is that its operation depends to some extent on the blood sugar level so it does not cause Hypoglycemia! This enables me to be a bit more hungry before a meal compared to what I was used to (always being scared of entering Hypoglycemia and therefore making sure I was never hungry i.e. eating all the time. It has changed my life. My fasting sugar is 100, my HbA1C is now 5.7 (used to be 140 and 7.0 with normal glib ethic type medication). Unbelievable!"	10	September 12, 2012	96	122
53,277	Ezetimibe	high cholesterol	"I have used this for a few months as I cannot take a statin due to muscle pains. During this period I developed a stiff shoulder that later progressed to a frozen shoulder. Worse, I had problems with focussed thinking, and because of my lack of focussed thinking I only noticed this at 6 weeks. As I am a teacher, I immediately quit using it. I was lucky this happened in the school holidays. I have no idea what it did for my cholesterol, as the second side effect I noticed was such that I felt unable to continue it."	2	March 18, 2017	10	100
17,079	Flexeril	muscle spasm	"Yikes! I don't like taking medication of any kind. I've had a frozen shoulder for 8 months and am ready to gnaw off my own arm from the pain and lack of mobility. My PCP prescribed this for shoulder impingement. I took half of a 10 at 8 pm and slept all night. I do have a very dry mouth and feel hung-over this morning. I'd reserve this for bedtime use only."	7	December 11, 2014	100	72
49,927	Gabapentin	neuropathic pain	"Mostly I feel confident about taking Gabapentin. I am on a small dose, 100mg 2/day. Occasionally I get twitchy feet and/or hands plus mild shakes like tremors. This does worry me but it doesn't happen too often. I did put it down to when I double my usual intake of alcohol. It takes a couple of days to get back on track. It is depressing that there are people out there worse off than me"	8	December 2, 2015	5	75
16,262	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"Lolo has been awesome. I used to have 10 day periods before I went on my first pill. On Lolo, I have almost none, and when they do happen (occasionally and as predicted), they last 1.5 days. I heard it can increase frequency of headaches and I have had a couple more here and there, but I'd say that's probably just me not drinking enough water. No weight gain, no acne issues. Can't recommend it enough."	9	March 18, 2016	4	76
85,652	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"First off, let me disclaim that while I rated this a ten in EFFECTIVENESS, that doesn't mean it was all great. It obliterated my sex drive. A few months into using it, I was completely uninterested in being with my partner. Sex was actually painful. I've been off it for about three weeks now and I'm back in full swing. I haven't gotten pregnant while using this without a condom, etc. So while it was effective, it was kind of useless for preventing pregnancy since I never wanted sex while on it anyway. I went on it initially for period cramps. My periods would last 2-4 weeks at a time and were awful. So painful. This brought them down to 1-1.5 weeks with what I am assuming to be normal cramping. I could function during my cycles on this."	10	June 2, 2014	14	139
138,354	Orthovisc	osteoarthritis	"I have had these shots 4 times now. They say the relief lasts about 6 months, but this last time I was able to go 11 months without a shot. I am working out every day and playing tennis again. Love it!"	10	October 25, 2013	74	42
114,509	Atarax	anxiety	"This little pill is great if used rarely because I myself become very tolerant of Atarax if I use it for more than 2 days in a row if you are really stressed. Tense or suffer from anxiety I think it's the best because it's not real habit forming! The only downfall for me is even in the 25mg dose it causes quite the hangover or I should say a daze for about 5 to 8 hrs the next day but no extreme side effects - just really relaxed. "	8	September 25, 2009	92	90
56,815	Meclizine	vertig	"I have had vertigo for 4 years now and Bonine is the only thing that helps me, I have these on hand wherever I go and could not function right without them. The heaviness in head and the dizziness, I feel it coming on and take two and I'm fine about 20 minutes later. I highly recommend Bonine for vertigo symptoms."	10	July 30, 2014	136	61
177,902	Duloxetine	ibromyalgia	"I have Fibromyalgia (for about 5 years) but no depression at all, so I was initially wary of Cymbalta because I didn't want it messing with my mood and potentially being hard to stop. But I'm so glad we decided to try it! Only a few weeks so far, and already it makes a huge difference in pain levels, and also I have much more energy. I still have to take tramadol at times for higher pain levels, but much less than before. No trouble with side effects in general, although as others have mentioned, I find that extreme stress, and multiple nights in a row of little sleep, can trigger all the old symptoms to the extreme, and it takes several days to get back on track. Overall though it's a huge blessing and I feel so much more like my old self!"	8	October 2, 2012	53	144
218,153	Amoxicillin / clavulanate	skin or soft tissue infection	"I started taking amoxicillin/clavulanate yesterday afternoon for Infection from Cat Bite . I took my first pill around 6:00 pm with my dinner and didn't think anything of it. Around 10:00 pm I had an awful headache. I had to take ibuprofen and go lay down until it finally eased. I woke up this morning with stomach cramps and diarrhea. took my second dose this morning around 11:00 am with lunch and after eating I felt a little nauseous, but nothing too extreme. It wasn't long after I took the pill that I got a headache and I've had it ever since. Overall I've felt a little icky altogether after starting the medicine, but it does seem to be helping my infection."	3	November 17, 2016	4	122
203,509	Nasonex	allergic rhinitis	"I've had hayfever for over a decade now and every summer I have suffered very badly with it, I had tried everything from pharmacy to natural remedies which weren't helping and every year my summers would be ruined due to being ill with it constantly but I recently got given nasonex by my doctor and within 2 days I had no hayfever symptoms and haven't now for over 3 weeks since I've had it although the pollen count has been high throughout, very grateful for this product."	10	July 8, 2017	2	87
47,673	Tapentadol	pain	"I'm 17 years old and I have Suttons Disease 2 and my doctor told me to take Nucynta 4 times a day. Well I can only take it once a day because it is very strong. It did relieve my pain but I'm having VERY bad anxiety and I can't sit still or concentrate at school or work, but I am pain free."	9	August 30, 2011	13	63
19,402	Pregabalin	generalized anxiety disorde	"I have therapy through mental health team and I have been suffering anxiety along with depression and my therapist thinks I am also showing signs of Borderline Personality Disorder yet I've not had a diagnosis yet. Pregabalin were prescribed 3 x daily by the mental health team doctor along with 3 x Prozac daily and I am just having Pregabalin for 14 days. They have slowly chilled me out a little and this is day 3 of them. I did feel spaced out and drowsy at first which the doctor said would probably happen but I am slowly getting used to them."	8	March 27, 2015	34	102
132,827	Loestrin 24 Fe	birth control	"Since being diagnosed with Epilepsy I was put on pills to prevent seizures which did not help until I was also put on Loestrin 24 Fe. So far no seizures. I believe its related to a hormonal imbalance and the Birth Control definitely helps. I have not had any bad symptoms at all. No nausea, no mood swings. I have tried every single Birth Control I could think of and this is the only one I like by far. I plan to stay on it for another 6-12 months and try for baby #3."	9	April 21, 2017	0	94
33,901	Junel Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I've been on this medication for about a month, and it's been a mix of good and bad for me. The good: - no babies - cleared up my acne - bigger fuller breasts :3 - I've had IBS my entire life, and this has nearly completely done away with my symptoms. Bizarre but appreciated. - I struggle with depressive feelings, and there were two days while on this medication that I genuinely felt really good. It was better than being on an SRI. Not a big deal for some, but this was huge to me. The bad: - overall increased depression and anxiety. I have a pretty bad case of social anxiety as it is, but on this medication I worry constantly. - decreased libido. This might be due to my mood. I'm looking into switching to something else."	6	January 10, 2016	2	140
215,841	Copper	birth control	"I got it inserted at age 24 (almost 2 years ago) and it hurt like hell. It is regularly suggested to women who've had children already because they have to slightly open the cervix to insert it, and I have no kids, but it is worth it. It contains no hormones, which means less damage to your body, and the efficacy is about 99.9%. Lasts up to 12 years, or you can have it removed any time before that."	9	August 17, 2016	0	79
92,409	Ondansetron	nausea/vomiting	"I got food poisoning and couldn't stop vomiting and having nauseousness from 3 pm to about 4 am. I was puking so much and dry heaving that I was puking up blood (YIKES!). I found some extra zofran in my bathroom cabinet from my doctor from the other month, so I decided to take one 4 mg pill. Vomiting and nausea subsided after 15 min of taking zofran. Zofran, you're a life saver!!! Would always like to carry this Medication around with me all day if I could. Adam"	10	November 4, 2017	4	89
78,904	Lucentis	macular degeneration	"I have had three Lucentis treatments at 3 to 4 week intervals and my eyesight has improved significantly. I have a slight discomfort for a couple of days after a treatment. My Doctor is also pleased with my results."	10	July 29, 2011	79	39
173,871	Provigil	multiple sclerosis	"I took Provigil for the first time yesterday and for the first time in as long as I can remember I felt hopeful. My tremors decreased and I had energy for the first time in years. I am so happy and hope never to stop taking it. Magical little pill."	9	February 17, 2011	17	50
107,772	Implanon	birth control	"I honestly LOVE Implanon! I am a worry wort and not worrying with the monthly pregnancy scare has been fabulous. I have mood swings (but I've always been hormonal). I almost chickened out after reading online reviews but I'm glad I didn't. No weight gain. No acne. Slight bleeding. Highly recommended by me. "	10	August 4, 2009	327	54
40,042	Contrave	obesity	"Started May 3rd and the sides effects, nausea, tiredness, and lack of energy almost made me stop. I am getting slightly better on day 3 so I'll continue for now. I am diabetic so I realized I have to eat to keep my blood sugar on even scale (I wasn't hungry so I didn't eat) I haven't weight myself. Starting weight 218 lbs."	6	May 6, 2015	8	63
40,137	Contrave	obesity	"I've been on this medication for almost a week (still on the one per day dose) and so far I love it! I haven't had any of the crazy side effects as some people have described. I feel completely normal, except when I sit down for a meal I can eat a smaller portion and be satisfied! I do have a slight boost in energy, but nothing to the point that I'm jittery. I've already lost 4 pounds in 7 days..that's amazing! (With zero exercise unless chasing a toddler around counts) I hope that I will continue to have this kind of result and no side effects as I start the two per day dose! Good luck everyone! PS: this is sort of an expensive drug. If your ins doesn't cover it, you can ask your doctor for prescription savings cards or print one online"	10	April 8, 2015	17	145
220,740	Loestrin 24 Fe	3</span> users found this comment helpful.	"I stared Loestrine 24 Fe on Sunday, and stopped on Tuesday. Originally my gyno gave me this to take after a trip to her a week prior due to the fact that I was having an incredibly heavy period and losing so much blood to the point where it was making me anemic. I tried Yaz several years ago and hated it. My gyno told me that most people who don't do well on Yaz will do better on Loestrin, so I was hopeful to finally find a good birth control for me and to also prevent another incredibly heavy period from happening again. I was wrong. The nausea, the most unbearable cramps that would wake me up at night, and the bloating, are HORRIBLE. I now either have break through bleeding or another period on its way and I only took it for 2 days!"	1	August 11, 2010	3	146
35,488	Levofloxacin	sinusitis	"After 10 days on Levaquin, my sinusitis is better but the side effects are killing me. My mouth is so dry and I'm having horrendous dreams that are so vivid and disturbing. I can't wait for the cycle to be over."	6	April 6, 2008	38	41
89,023	Singulair	asthma, maintenance	"I have been on cortisteroids for about 10 years due to asthma and allergies, many times bronchitis and pneumonia. Asthma very bad this year and have increased use of Symbicort up to 8 inhalations per day, usually 4, no better so doctor prescribed Singular on Monday and 4 days later feeling somewhat clearer but producing more sputum, itchy and trouble resting very hyper. I will try to stay on it for another 7 days to see if it settles as per the pharmacist. "	2	August 15, 2013	43	84
169,418	Diethylpropion	obesity	"I was given a diagnosis of Adult ADD. I decided to try diethylpropion instead of traditional ADD/ADHD medications. I have been taking diethylpropion for about 6 years without incident. My weight has remained the same, I have never had an overweight issue. The only downside is that the medication only lasts about 9 to 10 hrs. Although it's fine, my career requires 12 to 16 hr days, 3 to 4 days a week. My doctor gives me a hard time about the medication, wants me to take another ADD medicine like Adderall. Every six months I take a week or two off the medication with little withdrawal, meaning NO to little physical effects, more psychological. It really works for me. I do not smoke, drink alcohol, or take other medicines."	9	August 14, 2010	9	130
10,756	Gemfibrozil	high cholesterol	"It's worked great for me, but since you're supposed to take it with food I often forget and since the bottle is so huge I don't carry it around outside of my house and often miss opportunities to take it."	9	October 15, 2011	20	40
128,131	Phentermine	weight loss	"I have been taking generic Adipex since Dec. 2015. I am 5 food tall and was 211 pounds. The first 11 pounds came off quick. Then I got down to 195. Now I am back up to 200 and can't drop the weight. My energy level is a lot better though. I don't really eat that much. So maybe my body is holding on to what I do eat. Who knows."	5	May 16, 2016	16	71
48,675	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've been taking this pill for two months, my first birth control I've ever been on, at first it was okay and it definitely cleared up my skin, bloating was expected but not wanted. I also experienced a lot of vaginal discharge. Now that I'm in the second month, however, I have begun cramping on top of the discharging. Sort of scary when you look up "cramping on the pill" and all the links have the title "signs of early pregnancy" :/"	6	May 1, 2017	5	82
188,214	ParaGard	birth control	"I had my paraguard in for the full 10 years with little to no issues.. menstrual cramps were slightly more intense but periods were pretty short. Insertion was easy..just a quick pinch/cramp and done. Removal even easier and painless.. I had mine taken out during my period a couple of days ago. Period seems slightly heavier but no other side affects."	10	October 20, 2017	14	61
96,728	Neurontin	migraine	"Well I have tremors and migraines, so my neurologist gave me 800mg gabapentin and I'm supposed to take 2 x 800mg (1600mg) 3 times a day for my tremors mainly, but a side effect is the absence of migraines."	10	April 25, 2010	21	39
4,780	Belviq	obesity	"I began taking Belviq September 5, 2014, and when I saw my doctor January 19, had lost 43 pounds. The reason Belviq doesn't work for some people is because they are looking for something like the amphetamine diet pills from the 50s and 60s that boosted metabolism and totally killed the appetite. What Belviq does is help people stick to a sensible diet, i.e., it will keep you from being overly hungry and "pigging out" after eating a sensible dinner. I take Belviq around 3 o'clock in the afternoon and Metformin (500mg) after dinner."	10	January 28, 2015	85	94
37,448	Vyvanse	adhd	"I adore Vyvanse. It totally improves my quality of life keeping me energized, making me think more clearly and putting me in the happiest mood ever. Different medications work better for different people, but I very highly recommend Vyvanse."	10	July 9, 2013	34	39
214,364	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"The negative reviews freaked me out so I held off for 3 days after buying the product. After taking to my mom, grandmother, and a few friends who had nothing but awesome experiences with it, I used it and it worked perfect! The itching wasn't gone immediately after use, but a day later I'm completely cured, will def use again!"	10	October 18, 2015	6	60
178,776	Victoza	diabetes, type 2	"I am going into my 4th month. The first 3 months I was only on .6 injection and had a monster sinus infection, huge doses of antibiotics and prednisone during the first 2 months...not Victoza related. The prednisone reqired me to up my dose to 1.2 to keep my blood sugar levels below 100nd stable. I lost a few pounds at the beginning, but I was seriously monitoring calorie intake so not sure that it was Victoza related. Like another rater, I get nauseated if I eat greasy foods...I am learning what the triggers are for that and just don't eat them. I am also Celiac so a touchy gut is not foreign. Plain, healthy foods are much more appealing. I have lost 18.5 lbs over the last 4 months. 5 of those pounds in the last two weeks...I am happy"	10	March 30, 2014	43	141
14,188	Patanase	allergic rhinitis	"I am thrilled! I have been on this med for a week for nightly nasal congestion and love the results. I can actually sleep through the night without the awful nasal congestion that I have been getting for 20 years. I have had 2 sinus surgeries, been on shots for the past 3 years, tried every sinus allergy medicine, irrigation, pillow and mattress encasements, air filtration and on and on. Now the only medicine I take is Patanase. Thank You."	10	February 7, 2015	11	80
87,189	Latuda	bipolar disorde	"I have high hopes for Latuda! Over the past 15 years I have been treated for depression/anxiety disorder/panic attacks, and things would sometimes get a little better, but eventually get worse again. I went through a particularly awful time about a month ago, so my doctor gave me a sample of Latuda. Like many here, I felt extreme exhaustion right away, which would put me straight to sleep. However, it abated a bit after the first few days, and by a week it is not bad I have gained some weight, but I think it's because I've been eating/taking Latuda later at night. (Nothing like what I gained on Abilify) I am also waking up earlier in the morning (7 a.m. instead of my 7:30 alarm) in a good mood!"	8	April 12, 2014	90	130
18,926	Chlordiazepoxide	anxiety	"Currently my medication regimen is a mess. I take xanax 1 mg twice a day, and 2mg at bedtime. And valium 5mg at 5pm and 10mg at 9pm plus ambien 10mg! And I just tried a 10mg librium and I slept very well for the first time in months any ideas?"	7	May 16, 2017	5	51
62,071	Citalopram	anxiety and stress	"I started taking citalopram for 12 days. At first they started me with 10 mg but that didn't affect me at all so I went back to the doctor and they gave me 20 mg. I started to notice that my anxiety was getting worst which was the main reason why I started taking the pill and I also had some stress but I also notice that the hours between 2 to 10 pm my anxiety goes away for some reason. Yesterday was the first night in 2 weeks where I slept the whole night without a nervous feeling and today which is day 12 my anxiety through out the day hasn't really affected me. I actually woke up in the morning without the feeling of going to the hospital....hopefully every day gets better."	8	October 21, 2014	72	134
33,792	Junel Fe 1 / 20	polycystic ovary syndrome	"In 2014 I was diagnosed with PCOS. I was 14 years old and had no idea what to expect. In 2017 I was switched from Tri-Previfem to Junel FE 1/20, the 21 day pack. I've been on it for 3 months now. In that time span I've been constantly woken up from nightmares and have anxiety attacks and heart palpations. My mood has literally been off the wall. I snap at everything. If someone even asks me a question I blow up. I'm also constantly nauseous. I honestly thought I was pregnant at first, but many doctors and home tests proved me wrong. I wouldn't suggest this because I've never had problems with anxiety before this. Definitely going to my gyno to switch soon!!"	3	June 19, 2017	3	124
154,124	Lialda	ulcerative colitis	"After 8 weeks on Lialda, it did not clear up the blood, still had abdomen tenderness, and caused me to have diarrhea. I did get a discount card which brought the cost down to $10. If you like this medicine, you should go to their website and see if you can get this card. I got it from my MD."	4	April 19, 2013	7	60
103,991	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"A new doctor switched me to this one from Beyaz. I had gotten migraines once every six months or so before I started birth control and on Yaz and Beyaz I had never had any real issues I was able to function with over the counter medicines for them. I just finished month number 3 today, during the first month I had 2 migraines with one that lasted two days and I had to go to the health center because I couldn't stand it any longer & got a shot for it. After that I went to my family doctor and was given migraine medication. I have had 8 migraines in the span of three months & have had to medicate with migraine medication instead of Motrin or Excedrine, add in extremely heavy period, cramps, and nausea and you can see why I'm switching back."	2	June 4, 2014	9	145
17,119	Flexeril	muscle spasm	"I find Flexeril 'tops' for killing muscle pain associated with spasm, knots and/or injury. Compared to Valium (which I also have) the Flexeril does a better job for the actual pain & spasm. However, Flexeril does have heavy side effects which could discourage first time users: - Dry mouth and eyes. - A 'tight feeling' of the upper chest & bronchioles (very similar to what a high dose of Benadryl does). - Slightly blurry vision. - A substantial drowsiness which, for me, occurs about 4 hours after taking the dose. It becomes a struggle to stay awake. Definitely never go above the recommended dose - because of the harsh side effects."	9	May 16, 2014	157	111
110,006	Nexplanon	birth control	"I had this inserted in March of 2016. So I've only had this for about 3 months now. I've only had my period once which is great! I get menstrual craps every now and again but no bleeding. Ive tried several pills which only made me gain weight, become depressed, gain weight and become very irritable for NO reason I am very happy with this BC and would recommend it."	10	May 22, 2016	5	70
123,912	Skyla	birth control	"When reading reviews on the skyla I got very nervous and doubted if I wanted to get it. The next day I told my doctor my concerns but still ended up getting it... because of course I was reading up on it on google. The insertion was just a lot of pressure. The actual skyla did not hurt it was opening of the uterus and etc. I would definitely recommend it. The first day you do have cramping but nothing tylenol cannot fix."	10	September 20, 2016	3	83
113,707	Arthrotec	sciatica	"Arthrotec75 was prescribed after I developed serious aching in my right thigh that prevented me from standing or walking for more than a few minutes. Eventually, a herniated disc at L-4-L5 was diagnosed. A large fragment was pressing up against a nerve. After a few more weeks, the onset of motor deficit in my foot led to the need to have surgery. If that hadn't happened, I might have been able to avoid the surgery indefinitely by continuing to take Arthrotec. Other NSAIDs might have worked too, but protection of the stomach lining by Arthrotec's misoprostol was appealing."	9	October 26, 2010	61	98
175,589	Augmentin	strep throat	"My Dr told me to drink it down with water and then eat yogurt or probiotic an hour after each dose and I never got sick and she said if you don't drink enough water you will get the runs , so I drank tons and never got it , I am too happy .I had been suffering for two months."	10	February 27, 2014	44	61
200,560	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I am on week 2. I love the fact that it really works, but I do not like the side effects. I have nausea everyday after I take my dose, also stomach pain. I have had some dreams but I can't remember most of them. My husband did tell me that he came home from work the other night and I was screaming at the foot of the bed, that something hurt? I Have no memory of this. Otherwise I have been thankful someone created this medicine."	7	July 13, 2010	7	87
52,371	Pantoprazole	gerd	"This was the worst medication I have ever taken. I was just prescribed this medication last week. After on it for only 2 days I stopped. Headache was unbearable. I thought I was gonna have to go to the hospital to get a cat scan until I realized it was probably the protonix. Then there was the nausea they came along as well. Five days later, I'm still nauseous, but used ginger to help with that. Overall, I will never use this medicine again."	1	December 17, 2015	45	84
215,394	Senna	constipation	"Took only one tablet (directions said to take 2) at 9pm after being constipated and miserable for a week. Two hours later I was doubled over with the most agonizingly painful stomach cramps I have ever experienced. Was on the toilet for 3 hours without any bowel movement, literally screaming from the pain. I honestly thought I was going to have to call 911. Finally had explosive diarrhea for the next hour. Slept on the bathroom floor and had intermittent diarrhea all night. I would rather be constipated for a month than go through that again. Second worst pain I've ever experienced (first worst was a second degree sunburn on my feet and legs)."	5	September 21, 2015	34	114
230,260	Meloxicam	tendonitis	"In my experience with Meloxicam for an unspecified tendonitis in my outer wrist (my doc isn't real detail oriented), the drug doesn't do squat. I should mention that I have both a high tolerance for pain as well as an unusual resistance to the average painkillers. No external reason like built-up tolerance to anything, I only regularly take asthma medication and tegritol. For me, Meloxicam might as well be a placebo; add that to the troubling list of possible side-effects and I've contacted my doctor to disregard any refills and offer an alternate, more effective painkiller. It might work wonder for others, but to me, Meloxicam just didn't do it."	2	February 21, 2017	7	110
129,359	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Today is the day after insertion for Mirena (first time user) and have 3 kids. In advance, the doctor's office told me to take 2 Advil before arriving at appointment. I barely felt the insertion and had to ask if it was inserted. I felt an ever so slight cramping for 2 hours afterwards (maybe because I was very aware of it and looking for some symptom) and then haven't felt anything since that time yesterday. I have a small amount of spotting (using a small pantyliner, but not enough for a pad). The doctor called to follow up today and stated some women do not have discomfort, especially after having 3 kids but to call back if I had any questions. I will update a review if any issues arise but wanted to post b/c read all experiences!!"	10	September 2, 2015	6	139
130,089	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"My girlfriend and I had to use this contraceptive twice. Both times it WORKED! I'm only a teenager so this was very important because I didn't have the money to support a baby nor did she. It was a very grueling month waiting for her period to come but it did. Her period did come about 4 days late. But if you do take it within the time, I had her take it 30 minutes before both times and it should be bound to work."	10	November 19, 2014	21	85
162,030	Opcon-A	eye redness/itching	"When I first used this, I thought this was a miracle eye drop. My eyes were fully red, bloodshot, and 1 minute after I dropped the medication in my eye, I was shocked to see fast my eyes looked normal."	9	September 7, 2008	19	40
136,641	Byetta	diabetes, type 2	"I have been on Byetta for 4 months and saw my Hgb A1C go from a 9.0 to a 6.6 in a 3 month period. My A1C has never been this good since being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes 12 years ago. I can't wait until month 6 to see if my Hgb A1C is still normal."	9	May 25, 2008	35	57
105,220	Carbamazepine	trigeminal neuralgia	"Diagnosed with TN two weeks ago. Within first 24 hours of taking Tegretol, I felt amazing. No pain, clear head etc. A week and a half after starting the medication, I had a horrific TN episode for twenty hours. The pain was so bad it woke me from sleeping. I'm not sure whether to go back to Dr's for an increase or just put it down to allowing the meds to do its thing. Can only wait and see."	9	October 18, 2015	22	79
84,293	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I absolutely loathe this birth control. I've been on a low dosage estrogen birth control for 12 years. My gynecologist switched me to sprintec after I had an ovarian cyst. I absolutely hate this form of BC. For someone who is in good health, happy, exercises, and has never experience bad cramping, I've experienced : horrible mood swings, weight gain, enlarged breasts, and awful cramping. I'm not one to usually write a review, my experience has been so terrible I wanted to share. Try another form of BC."	1	January 28, 2017	5	88
66,488	Valacyclovir	cold sores	"I have been taking Valtrex for my cold sore breakouts now for 3 and half years. I had bad outbreaks every 3 months before I started taking it. I have been dealing with cold sores for 9 years now. I started taking one pill a day everyday 3 and half years ago. Since that point I have had only 2 small out breaks. It has totally changed my life and made me feel more confident since I am not always worrying about the next outbreak."	10	September 7, 2010	18	85
21,690	Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine	cough and nasal congestion	"Took this for relief as I looked and sounded pretty bad. I was keeping everyone up with my coughing and sneezing. I don't take medicine but I caved in and grabbed this. I guess from hours of exhaustion I passed out but woke up 2 hours later just wide awake! I couldn't go back to sleep, which made me so incredibly mad. I'm already an anxious person who is paranoid about everything. So this didn't help. It helped my cough calm down but the next day it was worse. I was able to sleep without feeling like my nose was plugged up!"	5	September 18, 2016	6	102
150,505	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	urinary tract infection	"I had a urinary tract infection that would not go away with increased water and real cranberry juice. Went to doctor and got this bactrim. 2 pills for 7 days. First day after taking I became light headed. Felt like the energy was being drained. Had a mild head ache. Second day my headed was pounding from the front and sides. Felt a lot of pressure in my ears. Very thirsty. Unable to focus on any type of paperwork and any standing, lifting and walking movement made me feel weak like I was going to passout. The symptom relief was instant from bactrim but the side of effects is very concerning because you feel extremely bad like the medicine is to powerful or not good."	6	October 22, 2016	3	125
56,376	Humira	psoriasis	"27yr old male. After fighting psoriasis for as long as I can remember with creams, steroidal shots and puva treatment, im finally winning the battle with humira in as short as a month's time. Excited to see how clear my skin will be in the coming months. Sure its got some scary side effects, but so does tylenol for that matter, and they are very rare, and with a doctors supervision with your own awareness and safety intuition makes humira all that more safer...hope it works for you...the poke isnt that bad unless your a wussy"	9	May 11, 2015	33	96
127,208	Lumigan	glaucoma, open angle	"my eye had a 34 IOP, yesterday's it was at 16 so Lumigan has been very effective. I apply my drops in the morning which is not the normal but work for my life schedule. My doctor doesn't approve but can't give me a good reason why it should be applied before bedtime, as it's obviously working well. my ask: it would be nice to have a view window on the bottle as it's very difficult to know how much remains."	10	June 17, 2015	35	81
152,015	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I had been smoking for many, MANY years...like 30 when I knew that I had to and wanted to quit. I had tried at least 15 times, but it never stuck for more than 6 months. I was thrilled yet apprehensive when Chantix was released. I smoked for 3 days during the first week. On day four, I looked at my lit cigarette and just couldn't figure out WHY I had it in my hand, WHY I was smoking. It was as if I had forgotten that I was a smoker! That was May 6th of 2009. Yes, I had weird and exhausting dreams, but it's like pregnancy labor - it was really bad when I went through it, but I forgot it within a few weeks of my last cigarette. I soon could only remember how wonderful it was to NOT be a smoker."	9	January 28, 2011	10	145
8,345	Zolpidem	insomnia	"Helps put my mind in a blank slate. My mind is constantly running all the time, everyday. When nighttime approaches, I can't shut my mind off. I have a fear of initially sleeping. I also use it for nights of when I have really bad anxiety, depression, or panic. It calms me down, and soothes me. I no longer have any worries. It helps me get to sleep easy, and really sedates me. I love those aspects."	10	April 28, 2015	66	77
23,546	Methadone	opiate withdrawal	"Have become an Oxycontin addict, snorting daily to the tune of about 50-100mg every day for about 2 years. Without methadone my physical withdrawals start with sweats/fever first, then the muscle spasms/restlessness, aching everything and inability to sleep joining, then the nausea/loss of appetite following close by. There is no peak once you've started the game, it's always maximum bad until the end. One symptom is relieved due to time, and another quickly replaces it. 5mg of Methadone every 8 hours nullifies all physical withdrawal problems for me except: hot flashes/inability to regulate body temperature, and total loss of appetite. "	7	May 24, 2009	27	101
209,925	VESIcare	urinary incontinence	"I have had three surgeries for stress and urgency incontinence and I kept a diary as to how many times I had to go to the bathroom per 24 hour period as my Mayo Doctor requested. 14 plus times per day ! I started on Detrol and had depression symptoms so I was switched to Vesicare. 100% better ! I would recommend this to anyone. I feel like I have my life back."	8	May 19, 2010	88	73
76,326	Roflumilast	copd	"I have been on this only a short time with no side effects and my breathing has improved so much. I believe I can shortly be taken off of prednisone for the first time in 30 months using this along with Brovana and budesonide. No need to say I am thrilled. Now just need to get my insurance to help pay for this."	10	December 2, 2011	78	63
215,186	Lubiprostone	opioid-induced constipation	"It works great, however, it did stop working for me after the first month. Apparently. I was on a low dosage once per day, but now I have put on the appropriate dosage, but because I am "backed up" I am taking Miralax to get things moving again, hopefully. Then I am to start back on Amatiza at this dosage which is appropriate for OIC. 24mcg 2 times per day with a full glass of water. So I hope it works again. When it was working, it was great. I went to the bathroom like normal!"	7	September 20, 2017	0	96
104,484	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I have been on this pill for about a month and on my second week I am bloated, never hungry, have mood swings and don't want to get out of bed in the mornings. Also I started light bleeding like when you are coming off your period."	4	November 14, 2011	21	47
115,616	Drixoral Cold and Allergy	nasal congestion	"I have been looking for Drixoral for the last month and cannot find it anywhere. I usually purchase it at Sam's Club and thought that they discontinued carrying it. Reading the other posters, I now understand that it is no longer being made. I've used Drixoral for the last 20 years to relieve sinus headaches and without Drixoral, I am again experiencing these headaches. No other product I've used has worked."	10	August 12, 2008	10	71
135,100	Brisdelle	hot flashes	"I took the medication for two weeks and it worked like a charm. However, I started to experience extreme pain in my joints (knees, ankles, wrist). Not sure if it is associated with the medicine, but I didn't have all of the aches until I started. I love how the medicine mellowed me out no anxiety or frustration over little things. Hot flashes are at a minimum. Hope it makes it because I would like to continue taking it."	7	August 29, 2014	84	79
73,051	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I used the pill for 1 month and 9 days. I did not get my period the first month. But had cramps for weeks, which was the reason for beginning this pill in the first place. I gained 10 pounds, then lost it the week I was off, then gained it back again after the first 7 days of the 2nd pack. I had no interest in doing anything. I would be angry or I would cry. I cried everyday, for no reason. When I would cry hysterically for hours at a time is when I threw them in the garbage. I know they say it takes 3 months to get regulated, it is just not worth it. I would rather feel happy, then hinder cramp pain which only lasted a few days anyways."	1	April 24, 2015	8	134
10,940	Terbinafine	onychomycosis, toenail	"I'm currently taking this for toe nail fungus, bare in mind my case is relatively minor compared to many I've seen. I had hoped to see some kind of results after a month because mine is just a small area on both big toes only, and read it may take a couple months to see a noticeable difference in major cases. It's been 2 months and NOTHING has improved and the small spot area's haven't budged. Not one tiny bit at all! I have SLE to which makes it riskier to take. I've got one more month left and seriously doubting it will clear me up by then. Luckily I've had no side affects that other's are claiming, just makes my lupus cause more feverish spells."	1	November 7, 2013	18	126
129,266	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had my mirena placed at the end of May. An hour before my appointment I took 800mg of ibuprofen and ate a small breakfast. The pain during the placement wasn't bad, some cramps for maybe a minute (but I also have a child). I was on the last day of my menstrual cycle and barely had any bleeding from mirena. I went off birth control pills because my mood was horrible, I was always on edge and since switching I feel more like myself. My acne has gotten worse and I just finally saw a dermatologist. I got 2 creams and spironolactone to help with my hormonal acne. If you've had acne previous to placement I would recommend seeking treatment from the start instead of suffering to see if it clears as time goes on. Other than that I feel great!"	9	September 18, 2015	13	142
227,254	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I had my Nexplanon implanted about two years ago. Implant was practically painless. My arm was very sore for two days after implant but I figure it's less painful then giving birth. I have had NO PERIODS since day of implant, no arm pain, cramps, weight loss/gain, or mood swings! I'm scheduled to have a new Nexplanon in 2015."	10	December 15, 2013	20	59
25,768	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"I have been using the patch for over 3 years now. It is the first birth control method I chose, because I was afraid of forgetting to take a pill every day, and it sounded easier than other forms of birth control. When I placed the patch on my stomach that it gave me cramps/nausea, so I alternate butt cheeks instead. This also: keeps it hidden, the edges of the patch have excess adhesive, so it sticks to underwear rather than clothes, and the underwear/swimsuit keeps it in place if sweaty/wet. At 30 yrs, 5'11 and 150 lbs, I've gained about 10 lbs in the past 3 years, so probably unrelated to the patch. My biggest complaint is that my occasional headaches have become bad migraines, so I may look at other options. Loved it until now."	7	August 18, 2013	10	137
169,562	Stelara	psoriasis	"Stelara was just as effective as the other Biologics (Enbrel, Humira), a bit inconvenient is the Dr. visit for the injection, but it is better controlled in this application. Great medicine for psoriasis, been on it for 3 years and just recently getting headaches (5 days since injection)...I'll give another 48 hrs, then I'll check in with my Dr. I am still sold on this medication, wonderful break through."	10	October 18, 2012	25	69
199,189	Depo-Provera	birth control	"Will never ever ever ever get back on this. Caused HORRIBLE depression, terrible weight gain and basically got every side effect this drug can cause. Wouldn't wish this drug on my worst friend! AND it effects your fertility for up to a year which I wasn't told. Good thing I'm trying to have a baby now "	1	November 18, 2015	3	57
60,549	Claravis	acne	"I've been taking claravis for 3 months and have had significant improvement in my adult cystic acne. I was VERY worried about side effects. I definitely have dry, chapped lips and my cholesterol has gone up. My skin/hair isn't dry, but, I normally have very greasy skin/hair. My olive skin wasn't that sun sensitive, I still took precautions at the beach (sunblock, hats, umbrellas). Per my DR: Supplements (including protein powder) & OTC drugs that are processed by your liver/kidneys are to be avoided. My DR told me to check with them before taking other medication. Side effects are real but very manageable. This drug really works! Stay hydrated, moisturize, and carry aquaphor for chapped lips!"	8	September 21, 2017	1	116
178,926	Victoza	diabetes, type 2	"I did lose a few pounds when I started Victoza. after about 4 months of being on it, my bloodwork for my kidneys is screwed up. Stopped taking Ibuprofen and increased my water intake and 2 weeks later my bloodwork is still screwed up. Dr. wants me to stop taking the Metformin. I think it is the Victoza screwing up my kidneys"	7	October 31, 2013	18	62
222,058	Fluconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I'm 24 weeks pregnant and have had an ongoing yeast infection since I was 10 weeks along. My doc has tried everything from different suppositories to diflucan. 5 different medications and no relief. I was in the ER today for my infection causing so much pain and they gave me diflucan. So far no side effects but all my symptoms are still here and its been about 8 hours."	5	October 22, 2015	5	69
225,655	Bupropion	depression	"My doctor gave me bupropion for my anxiety, but I feel so much energetic and happier that I believe that I was depressed and I didn't know it. My anxiety is a little better, I don't crave sweets as much and I don't worry about things all time."	9	June 21, 2013	6	48
142,537	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've had the Skyla for six months now and love it! I always wanted an IUD because I'm terrible about remembering to take a pill, but I was worried about using an IUD with my small size (5'2 105lbs never had children). Turns out I had no reason to be worried! The procedure went really smoothly only mildly uncomfortable for like 3 minutes. I had cramps and bleeding for two days (no worse than a rough period cycle) then I was back to normal. Bonus: my periods went away a month after insertion! No more buying tampons!"	10	September 13, 2017	7	97
204,487	BuSpar	anxiety	"This panic attacks all hit me in August, it was December before they figured out it was anxiety because I had other medical stuff, wrong sickness. They started me out on Zoloft I was allergic then some other meds that had bad side effects finally my doctors try me out on Buspar. Finally after weeks getting the right dosage I have been awesome and healthy for over a month. This pill has given my life back, I was so bad I couldn't go in stores. Now I go every day and shop. This pill is awesome, it takes over a month to get build up or did for me. It was worth the wait, I feel so good I stopped it for 4 days I had panic attack then went back on and I plan on taking this."	10	March 11, 2014	201	138
85,069	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I've been taking this pill for months now & I always feel dizzy and lightheaded in the mornings. I'm not sure if this is all just the pill but I didn't start feeling this way till I got on it. I feel like throwing up. If I smell food, see food, or even try to eat it I want to throw up so bad. Maybe I should eat when I take it? I'm not sure but the feeling sucks so much because I'm in highschool dealing with it. It lasts about an hour and a half then I feel just fine. It stopped for about a week and now it's back and j sorta felt it all day."	5	December 1, 2015	1	118
39,750	Contrave	obesity	"I began Contrave in August and I have lost 35 lbs!! My starting weight was 200 and I am currently 167. I have had minimal side effects but when I increased to four daily I did have a reaction. Simply going back to three solved the problem. I would certainly recommend this pill for anyone that needs a safe way to lose weight."	9	December 16, 2015	15	63
170,970	Quetiapine	insomnia	"I have had chronic insomnia for over 25 years and have tried every sleeping pill, antidepressant, 4 sleep studies and nothing has worked. I decided to try 25 mg of Seroquel and am finally getting some good sleep! I have to keep good sleep habits to make sure I get the benefit of this medication though. I feel renewed!"	10	February 25, 2010	39	59
116,218	Adalimumab	crohn's disease	"I've had Crohn's for years and diagnosed with arthritis my doctors said Humira would be the answer. After 6mo's of taking the 40mg pen, I can't say I'm feeling any better. The biggest problem is I'm in more pain than ever just in different places, and I have gained 25lbs since starting Humira. My nurse ambassador says pain and weight gain are not one of the side effects so I'm still taking the Humira. I'd like to know if anyone else has had these two problems while taking Humira? More pain and weight gain, please let me know. Thank you"	5	February 1, 2016	18	100
225,297	Bupropion	smoking cessation	"I wasn't sure if I wanted to quit or not, and the first few days on Zyban weren't great. I was in a horrible mood and was convinced the pills weren't going to do anything. Continued smoking like normal and on the eighth day of taking the meds, I took a few drags and knew it would be my last one. It was like something just clicked in my brain. Have been using zero-nicotine liquid in a vaporizer a few times a day just for the menthol sensation, but other than that I haven't had a cigarette since!"	10	May 20, 2015	76	98
144,806	Etonogestrel	birth control	"Got it back in Sept 2015 and so far so good. I love it! I did get my period about 2-3 weeks after getting it lasted about 3- 4 weeks and haven't gotten my period since! Guess everyone's body reacts to it different but for me it did wonders. Didn't gain any weight. Though 4 months later I started to break out. Not sure if it's the birth control but I will try to manage that. Happy that I don't have to take the pills because sometimes I would forget."	9	January 20, 2016	4	90
119,208	Tambocor	atrial fibrillation	"I was put on Tambocor combined with Toprol XL over 2 years ago and have not had a recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation. This was after trying other medications for over 3 years."	10	September 18, 2008	96	32

70,647

Flomax

benign prostatic hyperplasia

"A miracle drug. Thanks. I didn't realize how much I had changed my life style. I was always looking for a bathroom, my wife and I stopped taking long drives in the country for fear I would have to suddenly go and worst of all, I stopped going to sporting events because I was afraid I wouldn't make it home in time. Lastly, I was getting up four or five times a night to go to the bathroom. That is all over now and we are enjoying our lives again."

9

June 7, 2008

181

90

152,185

Ciprofloxacin

urinary tract infection

"I had UTi for 13 days and I was too much woried about it. it was a very painful expirience when urinate. so I searched out and choose the cipro. I had taken 2 pills 250 Mg in 24 hours. Believe me I had no notice any side effect of this medicine axcept a minor headch and I feel 70% beter then before.It works for me and I hope I will recover 100% with time. scary reviews was scaring me but its different for me Thank God."

9

June 15, 2016

55

87

63,201

Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

bowel preparation

"I had my 5th colonoscopy today and I used Prepopik for the first time. In past props, I had horrible experiences with the different drinks that I had tried it. Several of them caused me to be very nauseous and even throw up but this was fantastic. I followed the directions for taking it twice in one evening and it worked perfectly. I was in the bathroom 45 minutes after the first drink and then went regularly from that point on. I was a little nervous that my output was not as clear as I would have liked but by the time of the procedure at 8 AM things were at a good point. The report I received from the doctor said that the prep was excellent and they could see everything clearly. I am so grateful to this company for developing a product that doesn't taste horrible and can be used in such a small amount."

10

June 28, 2016

14

157

47,120

Thyroid desiccated

underactive thyroid

"I started taking armour in November 2015. The first couple of days I felt more tired. But after 4-5 days, I wasn't tired throughout the day. I lost 6 lbs in that month. But then when I started my refill, all the weight came right back on. Is it possible for a whole batch to be bad?? Or did my body regulate to that dose?"

5

December 9, 2015

35

65

134,797

Nucynta ER

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

"Been on Nucynta for a while (3-4 years) for very bad neuropathy pain. Have taken it with Norco every 4 to 5 hours- has little to no side effects, within an hour after taking I can feel the pain go almost all away, can function great at work - no side effects to speak of, no problems falling a sleep, use "Kerasal NeuroCream" on hands and feet at night dulls pain enough for me to fall asleep."

10

July 30, 2015

27

77

147,901

Norethindrone

birth control

"I have been on Errin 3 weeks now. I'm a breastfeeding/pumping mother. I was unlucky and got my first period 5 weeks pp. :( My ob said a mini pill would be best for me. So I got put on Errin. I know I haven't been on it long at all, but I have continued to lose weight while taking this pill so far. (knock on wood) So I'm not to terribly worried about excessive weight gain. My biggest issue with it so far is, like I've said, I've only been on the pill 3 weeks and I have just started my second period this month. I was on my period when I started it. I stopped for 5 days, I started back for 5 days, I again stopped for 5 days, and I have just started again! If I continue to bleed every few days I will be looking into a diffent bc method."

7

August 15, 2016

4

155

136,129

Acamprosate

alcohol dependence

"I was prescribed this medication after struggling to stay sober. It's very hard to put my finger on exactly how it works, or how it makes me "feel" but the best I can do is to say that I feel as normal as ever, minus the cravings for alcohol! I no longer feel compelled to reach for alcohol, It just doesn't enter my mind anywhere as much. I am taking this as part of a comprehensive program (AA, individual therapy, medication management from a psychiatrist who understands addiction, etc.). It took a good 5 weeks for it to kick in for me but when it did I definitely noticed it. Home run! It's not a magic bullet but it's a BIG help for me!"

9

May 30, 2013

74

124

12,342

Pancreatin

chronic pancreatitis

"I was prescribed Creon after my 4th bout of pancreatitis. It is crazy expensive! I sought out a G.I. doc for alternatives that I could afford and also called Caremark for information. Neither had any substitutes that weren't just as expensive. I quit alcohol 8 years ago. I have severe chronic pain after 7 lumbar surgeries. I am being treated with Fentanyl & Norco (and/or Dilaudid). I attribute my pancreatitis in large part to pain medications. I researched supplements and found Hi-Vegi-Lip. It helps pancreatic pain within 2-3 days, although I continue it for 2 to 4 weeks to help rest my pancreas. It is an amazing product with my only side effect being constipation, so I take OTC Colace. I only take Hi-Vegi-Lip as stated above, not continually."

9

October 16, 2014

8

129

159,346

Januvia

diabetes, type 2

"I have been on a combination of Januvia and Metformin (called Janumet) for a year. A HUGE difference with everything that was tried for the last 30 years (I am 60 now). The key factor with this is that its operation depends to some extent on the blood sugar level so it does not cause Hypoglycemia! This enables me to be a bit more hungry before a meal compared to what I was used to (always being scared of entering Hypoglycemia and therefore making sure I was never hungry i.e. eating all the time. It has changed my life. My fasting sugar is 100, my HbA1C is now 5.7 (used to be 140 and 7.0 with normal glib ethic type medication). Unbelievable!"

10

September 12, 2012

96

122

53,277

Ezetimibe

high cholesterol

"I have used this for a few months as I cannot take a statin due to muscle pains. During this period I developed a stiff shoulder that later progressed to a frozen shoulder. Worse, I had problems with focussed thinking, and because of my lack of focussed thinking I only noticed this at 6 weeks. As I am a teacher, I immediately quit using it. I was lucky this happened in the school holidays. I have no idea what it did for my cholesterol, as the second side effect I noticed was such that I felt unable to continue it."

2

March 18, 2017

10

100

17,079

Flexeril

muscle spasm

"Yikes! I don't like taking medication of any kind. I've had a frozen shoulder for 8 months and am ready to gnaw off my own arm from the pain and lack of mobility. My PCP prescribed this for shoulder impingement. I took half of a 10 at 8 pm and slept all night. I do have a very dry mouth and feel hung-over this morning. I'd reserve this for bedtime use only."

7

December 11, 2014

100

72

49,927

Gabapentin

neuropathic pain

"Mostly I feel confident about taking Gabapentin. I am on a small dose, 100mg 2/day. Occasionally I get twitchy feet and/or hands plus mild shakes like tremors. This does worry me but it doesn't happen too often. I did put it down to when I double my usual intake of alcohol. It takes a couple of days to get back on track. It is depressing that there are people out there worse off than me"

8

December 2, 2015

5

75

16,262

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"Lolo has been awesome. I used to have 10 day periods before I went on my first pill. On Lolo, I have almost none, and when they do happen (occasionally and as predicted), they last 1.5 days. I heard it can increase frequency of headaches and I have had a couple more here and there, but I'd say that's probably just me not drinking enough water. No weight gain, no acne issues. Can't recommend it enough."

9

March 18, 2016

4

76

85,652

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"First off, let me disclaim that while I rated this a ten in EFFECTIVENESS, that doesn't mean it was all great. It obliterated my sex drive. A few months into using it, I was completely uninterested in being with my partner. Sex was actually painful. I've been off it for about three weeks now and I'm back in full swing. I haven't gotten pregnant while using this without a condom, etc. So while it was effective, it was kind of useless for preventing pregnancy since I never wanted sex while on it anyway. I went on it initially for period cramps. My periods would last 2-4 weeks at a time and were awful. So painful. This brought them down to 1-1.5 weeks with what I am assuming to be normal cramping. I could function during my cycles on this."

10

June 2, 2014

14

139

138,354

Orthovisc

osteoarthritis

"I have had these shots 4 times now. They say the relief lasts about 6 months, but this last time I was able to go 11 months without a shot. I am working out every day and playing tennis again. Love it!"

10

October 25, 2013

74

42

114,509

Atarax

anxiety

"This little pill is great if used rarely because I myself become very tolerant of Atarax if I use it for more than 2 days in a row if you are really stressed. Tense or suffer from anxiety I think it's the best because it's not real habit forming! The only downfall for me is even in the 25mg dose it causes quite the hangover or I should say a daze for about 5 to 8 hrs the next day but no extreme side effects - just really relaxed. "

8

September 25, 2009

92

90

56,815

Meclizine

vertig

"I have had vertigo for 4 years now and Bonine is the only thing that helps me, I have these on hand wherever I go and could not function right without them. The heaviness in head and the dizziness, I feel it coming on and take two and I'm fine about 20 minutes later. I highly recommend Bonine for vertigo symptoms."

10

July 30, 2014

136

61

177,902

Duloxetine

ibromyalgia

"I have Fibromyalgia (for about 5 years) but no depression at all, so I was initially wary of Cymbalta because I didn't want it messing with my mood and potentially being hard to stop. But I'm so glad we decided to try it! Only a few weeks so far, and already it makes a huge difference in pain levels, and also I have much more energy. I still have to take tramadol at times for higher pain levels, but much less than before. No trouble with side effects in general, although as others have mentioned, I find that extreme stress, and multiple nights in a row of little sleep, can trigger all the old symptoms to the extreme, and it takes several days to get back on track. Overall though it's a huge blessing and I feel so much more like my old self!"

8

October 2, 2012

53

144

218,153

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

skin or soft tissue infection

"I started taking amoxicillin/clavulanate yesterday afternoon for Infection from Cat Bite . I took my first pill around 6:00 pm with my dinner and didn't think anything of it. Around 10:00 pm I had an awful headache. I had to take ibuprofen and go lay down until it finally eased. I woke up this morning with stomach cramps and diarrhea. took my second dose this morning around 11:00 am with lunch and after eating I felt a little nauseous, but nothing too extreme. It wasn't long after I took the pill that I got a headache and I've had it ever since. Overall I've felt a little icky altogether after starting the medicine, but it does seem to be helping my infection."

3

November 17, 2016

4

122

203,509

Nasonex

allergic rhinitis

"I've had hayfever for over a decade now and every summer I have suffered very badly with it, I had tried everything from pharmacy to natural remedies which weren't helping and every year my summers would be ruined due to being ill with it constantly but I recently got given nasonex by my doctor and within 2 days I had no hayfever symptoms and haven't now for over 3 weeks since I've had it although the pollen count has been high throughout, very grateful for this product."

10

July 8, 2017

2

87

47,673

Tapentadol

pain

"I'm 17 years old and I have Suttons Disease 2 and my doctor told me to take Nucynta 4 times a day. Well I can only take it once a day because it is very strong. It did relieve my pain but I'm having VERY bad anxiety and I can't sit still or concentrate at school or work, but I am pain free."

9

August 30, 2011

13

63

19,402

Pregabalin

generalized anxiety disorde

"I have therapy through mental health team and I have been suffering anxiety along with depression and my therapist thinks I am also showing signs of Borderline Personality Disorder yet I've not had a diagnosis yet. Pregabalin were prescribed 3 x daily by the mental health team doctor along with 3 x Prozac daily and I am just having Pregabalin for 14 days. They have slowly chilled me out a little and this is day 3 of them. I did feel spaced out and drowsy at first which the doctor said would probably happen but I am slowly getting used to them."

8

March 27, 2015

34

102

132,827

Loestrin 24 Fe

birth control

"Since being diagnosed with Epilepsy I was put on pills to prevent seizures which did not help until I was also put on Loestrin 24 Fe. So far no seizures. I believe its related to a hormonal imbalance and the Birth Control definitely helps. I have not had any bad symptoms at all. No nausea, no mood swings. I have tried every single Birth Control I could think of and this is the only one I like by far. I plan to stay on it for another 6-12 months and try for baby #3."

9

April 21, 2017

0

94

33,901

Junel Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I've been on this medication for about a month, and it's been a mix of good and bad for me. The good: - no babies - cleared up my acne - bigger fuller breasts :3 - I've had IBS my entire life, and this has nearly completely done away with my symptoms. Bizarre but appreciated. - I struggle with depressive feelings, and there were two days while on this medication that I genuinely felt really good. It was better than being on an SRI. Not a big deal for some, but this was huge to me. The bad: - overall increased depression and anxiety. I have a pretty bad case of social anxiety as it is, but on this medication I worry constantly. - decreased libido. This might be due to my mood. I'm looking into switching to something else."

6

January 10, 2016

2

140

215,841

Copper

birth control

"I got it inserted at age 24 (almost 2 years ago) and it hurt like hell. It is regularly suggested to women who've had children already because they have to slightly open the cervix to insert it, and I have no kids, but it is worth it. It contains no hormones, which means less damage to your body, and the efficacy is about 99.9%. Lasts up to 12 years, or you can have it removed any time before that."

9

August 17, 2016

0

79

92,409

Ondansetron

nausea/vomiting

"I got food poisoning and couldn't stop vomiting and having nauseousness from 3 pm to about 4 am. I was puking so much and dry heaving that I was puking up blood (YIKES!). I found some extra zofran in my bathroom cabinet from my doctor from the other month, so I decided to take one 4 mg pill. Vomiting and nausea subsided after 15 min of taking zofran. Zofran, you're a life saver!!! Would always like to carry this Medication around with me all day if I could. Adam"

10

November 4, 2017

4

89

78,904

Lucentis

macular degeneration

"I have had three Lucentis treatments at 3 to 4 week intervals and my eyesight has improved significantly. I have a slight discomfort for a couple of days after a treatment. My Doctor is also pleased with my results."

10

July 29, 2011

79

39

173,871

Provigil

multiple sclerosis

"I took Provigil for the first time yesterday and for the first time in as long as I can remember I felt hopeful. My tremors decreased and I had energy for the first time in years. I am so happy and hope never to stop taking it. Magical little pill."

9

February 17, 2011

17

50

107,772

Implanon

birth control

"I honestly LOVE Implanon! I am a worry wort and not worrying with the monthly pregnancy scare has been fabulous. I have mood swings (but I've always been hormonal). I almost chickened out after reading online reviews but I'm glad I didn't. No weight gain. No acne. Slight bleeding. Highly recommended by me. "

10

August 4, 2009

327

54

40,042

Contrave

obesity

"Started May 3rd and the sides effects, nausea, tiredness, and lack of energy almost made me stop. I am getting slightly better on day 3 so I'll continue for now. I am diabetic so I realized I have to eat to keep my blood sugar on even scale (I wasn't hungry so I didn't eat) I haven't weight myself. Starting weight 218 lbs."

6

May 6, 2015

8

63

40,137

Contrave

obesity

"I've been on this medication for almost a week (still on the one per day dose) and so far I love it! I haven't had any of the crazy side effects as some people have described. I feel completely normal, except when I sit down for a meal I can eat a smaller portion and be satisfied! I do have a slight boost in energy, but nothing to the point that I'm jittery. I've already lost 4 pounds in 7 days..that's amazing! (With zero exercise unless chasing a toddler around counts) I hope that I will continue to have this kind of result and no side effects as I start the two per day dose! Good luck everyone! PS: this is sort of an expensive drug. If your ins doesn't cover it, you can ask your doctor for prescription savings cards or print one online"

10

April 8, 2015

17

145

220,740

Loestrin 24 Fe

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"I stared Loestrine 24 Fe on Sunday, and stopped on Tuesday. Originally my gyno gave me this to take after a trip to her a week prior due to the fact that I was having an incredibly heavy period and losing so much blood to the point where it was making me anemic. I tried Yaz several years ago and hated it. My gyno told me that most people who don't do well on Yaz will do better on Loestrin, so I was hopeful to finally find a good birth control for me and to also prevent another incredibly heavy period from happening again. I was wrong. The nausea, the most unbearable cramps that would wake me up at night, and the bloating, are HORRIBLE. I now either have break through bleeding or another period on its way and I only took it for 2 days!"

1

August 11, 2010

3

146

35,488

Levofloxacin

sinusitis

"After 10 days on Levaquin, my sinusitis is better but the side effects are killing me. My mouth is so dry and I'm having horrendous dreams that are so vivid and disturbing. I can't wait for the cycle to be over."

6

April 6, 2008

38

41

89,023

Singulair

asthma, maintenance

"I have been on cortisteroids for about 10 years due to asthma and allergies, many times bronchitis and pneumonia. Asthma very bad this year and have increased use of Symbicort up to 8 inhalations per day, usually 4, no better so doctor prescribed Singular on Monday and 4 days later feeling somewhat clearer but producing more sputum, itchy and trouble resting very hyper. I will try to stay on it for another 7 days to see if it settles as per the pharmacist. "

2

August 15, 2013

43

84

169,418

Diethylpropion

obesity

"I was given a diagnosis of Adult ADD. I decided to try diethylpropion instead of traditional ADD/ADHD medications. I have been taking diethylpropion for about 6 years without incident. My weight has remained the same, I have never had an overweight issue. The only downside is that the medication only lasts about 9 to 10 hrs. Although it's fine, my career requires 12 to 16 hr days, 3 to 4 days a week. My doctor gives me a hard time about the medication, wants me to take another ADD medicine like Adderall. Every six months I take a week or two off the medication with little withdrawal, meaning NO to little physical effects, more psychological. It really works for me. I do not smoke, drink alcohol, or take other medicines."

9

August 14, 2010

9

130

10,756

Gemfibrozil

high cholesterol

"It's worked great for me, but since you're supposed to take it with food I often forget and since the bottle is so huge I don't carry it around outside of my house and often miss opportunities to take it."

9

October 15, 2011

20

40

128,131

Phentermine

weight loss

"I have been taking generic Adipex since Dec. 2015. I am 5 food tall and was 211 pounds. The first 11 pounds came off quick. Then I got down to 195. Now I am back up to 200 and can't drop the weight. My energy level is a lot better though. I don't really eat that much. So maybe my body is holding on to what I do eat. Who knows."

5

May 16, 2016

16

71

48,675

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've been taking this pill for two months, my first birth control I've ever been on, at first it was okay and it definitely cleared up my skin, bloating was expected but not wanted. I also experienced a lot of vaginal discharge. Now that I'm in the second month, however, I have begun cramping on top of the discharging. Sort of scary when you look up "cramping on the pill" and all the links have the title "signs of early pregnancy" :/"

6

May 1, 2017

5

82

188,214

ParaGard

birth control

"I had my paraguard in for the full 10 years with little to no issues.. menstrual cramps were slightly more intense but periods were pretty short. Insertion was easy..just a quick pinch/cramp and done. Removal even easier and painless.. I had mine taken out during my period a couple of days ago. Period seems slightly heavier but no other side affects."

10

October 20, 2017

14

61

96,728

Neurontin

migraine

"Well I have tremors and migraines, so my neurologist gave me 800mg gabapentin and I'm supposed to take 2 x 800mg (1600mg) 3 times a day for my tremors mainly, but a side effect is the absence of migraines."

10

April 25, 2010

21

39

4,780

Belviq

obesity

"I began taking Belviq September 5, 2014, and when I saw my doctor January 19, had lost 43 pounds. The reason Belviq doesn't work for some people is because they are looking for something like the amphetamine diet pills from the 50s and 60s that boosted metabolism and totally killed the appetite. What Belviq does is help people stick to a sensible diet, i.e., it will keep you from being overly hungry and "pigging out" after eating a sensible dinner. I take Belviq around 3 o'clock in the afternoon and Metformin (500mg) after dinner."

10

January 28, 2015

85

94

37,448

Vyvanse

adhd

"I adore Vyvanse. It totally improves my quality of life keeping me energized, making me think more clearly and putting me in the happiest mood ever. Different medications work better for different people, but I very highly recommend Vyvanse."

10

July 9, 2013

34

39

214,364

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"The negative reviews freaked me out so I held off for 3 days after buying the product. After taking to my mom, grandmother, and a few friends who had nothing but awesome experiences with it, I used it and it worked perfect! The itching wasn't gone immediately after use, but a day later I'm completely cured, will def use again!"

10

October 18, 2015

6

60

178,776

Victoza

diabetes, type 2

"I am going into my 4th month. The first 3 months I was only on .6 injection and had a monster sinus infection, huge doses of antibiotics and prednisone during the first 2 months...not Victoza related. The prednisone reqired me to up my dose to 1.2 to keep my blood sugar levels below 100nd stable. I lost a few pounds at the beginning, but I was seriously monitoring calorie intake so not sure that it was Victoza related. Like another rater, I get nauseated if I eat greasy foods...I am learning what the triggers are for that and just don't eat them. I am also Celiac so a touchy gut is not foreign. Plain, healthy foods are much more appealing. I have lost 18.5 lbs over the last 4 months. 5 of those pounds in the last two weeks...I am happy"

10

March 30, 2014

43

141

14,188

Patanase

allergic rhinitis

"I am thrilled! I have been on this med for a week for nightly nasal congestion and love the results. I can actually sleep through the night without the awful nasal congestion that I have been getting for 20 years. I have had 2 sinus surgeries, been on shots for the past 3 years, tried every sinus allergy medicine, irrigation, pillow and mattress encasements, air filtration and on and on. Now the only medicine I take is Patanase. Thank You."

10

February 7, 2015

11

80

87,189

Latuda

bipolar disorde

"I have high hopes for Latuda! Over the past 15 years I have been treated for depression/anxiety disorder/panic attacks, and things would sometimes get a little better, but eventually get worse again. I went through a particularly awful time about a month ago, so my doctor gave me a sample of Latuda. Like many here, I felt extreme exhaustion right away, which would put me straight to sleep. However, it abated a bit after the first few days, and by a week it is not bad I have gained some weight, but I think it's because I've been eating/taking Latuda later at night. (Nothing like what I gained on Abilify) I am also waking up earlier in the morning (7 a.m. instead of my 7:30 alarm) in a good mood!"

8

April 12, 2014

90

130

18,926

Chlordiazepoxide

anxiety

"Currently my medication regimen is a mess. I take xanax 1 mg twice a day, and 2mg at bedtime. And valium 5mg at 5pm and 10mg at 9pm plus ambien 10mg! And I just tried a 10mg librium and I slept very well for the first time in months any ideas?"

7

May 16, 2017

5

51

62,071

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"I started taking citalopram for 12 days. At first they started me with 10 mg but that didn't affect me at all so I went back to the doctor and they gave me 20 mg. I started to notice that my anxiety was getting worst which was the main reason why I started taking the pill and I also had some stress but I also notice that the hours between 2 to 10 pm my anxiety goes away for some reason. Yesterday was the first night in 2 weeks where I slept the whole night without a nervous feeling and today which is day 12 my anxiety through out the day hasn't really affected me. I actually woke up in the morning without the feeling of going to the hospital....hopefully every day gets better."

8

October 21, 2014

72

134

33,792

Junel Fe 1 / 20

polycystic ovary syndrome

"In 2014 I was diagnosed with PCOS. I was 14 years old and had no idea what to expect. In 2017 I was switched from Tri-Previfem to Junel FE 1/20, the 21 day pack. I've been on it for 3 months now. In that time span I've been constantly woken up from nightmares and have anxiety attacks and heart palpations. My mood has literally been off the wall. I snap at everything. If someone even asks me a question I blow up. I'm also constantly nauseous. I honestly thought I was pregnant at first, but many doctors and home tests proved me wrong. I wouldn't suggest this because I've never had problems with anxiety before this. Definitely going to my gyno to switch soon!!"

3

June 19, 2017

3

124

154,124

Lialda

ulcerative colitis

"After 8 weeks on Lialda, it did not clear up the blood, still had abdomen tenderness, and caused me to have diarrhea. I did get a discount card which brought the cost down to $10. If you like this medicine, you should go to their website and see if you can get this card. I got it from my MD."

4

April 19, 2013

7

60

103,991

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"A new doctor switched me to this one from Beyaz. I had gotten migraines once every six months or so before I started birth control and on Yaz and Beyaz I had never had any real issues I was able to function with over the counter medicines for them. I just finished month number 3 today, during the first month I had 2 migraines with one that lasted two days and I had to go to the health center because I couldn't stand it any longer & got a shot for it. After that I went to my family doctor and was given migraine medication. I have had 8 migraines in the span of three months & have had to medicate with migraine medication instead of Motrin or Excedrine, add in extremely heavy period, cramps, and nausea and you can see why I'm switching back."

2

June 4, 2014

9

145

17,119

Flexeril

muscle spasm

"I find Flexeril 'tops' for killing muscle pain associated with spasm, knots and/or injury. Compared to Valium (which I also have) the Flexeril does a better job for the actual pain & spasm. However, Flexeril does have heavy side effects which could discourage first time users: - Dry mouth and eyes. - A 'tight feeling' of the upper chest & bronchioles (very similar to what a high dose of Benadryl does). - Slightly blurry vision. - A substantial drowsiness which, for me, occurs about 4 hours after taking the dose. It becomes a struggle to stay awake. Definitely never go above the recommended dose - because of the harsh side effects."

9

May 16, 2014

157

111

110,006

Nexplanon

birth control

"I had this inserted in March of 2016. So I've only had this for about 3 months now. I've only had my period once which is great! I get menstrual craps every now and again but no bleeding. Ive tried several pills which only made me gain weight, become depressed, gain weight and become very irritable for NO reason I am very happy with this BC and would recommend it."

10

May 22, 2016

5

70

123,912

Skyla

birth control

"When reading reviews on the skyla I got very nervous and doubted if I wanted to get it. The next day I told my doctor my concerns but still ended up getting it... because of course I was reading up on it on google. The insertion was just a lot of pressure. The actual skyla did not hurt it was opening of the uterus and etc. I would definitely recommend it. The first day you do have cramping but nothing tylenol cannot fix."

10

September 20, 2016

3

83

113,707

Arthrotec

sciatica

"Arthrotec75 was prescribed after I developed serious aching in my right thigh that prevented me from standing or walking for more than a few minutes. Eventually, a herniated disc at L-4-L5 was diagnosed. A large fragment was pressing up against a nerve. After a few more weeks, the onset of motor deficit in my foot led to the need to have surgery. If that hadn't happened, I might have been able to avoid the surgery indefinitely by continuing to take Arthrotec. Other NSAIDs might have worked too, but protection of the stomach lining by Arthrotec's misoprostol was appealing."

9

October 26, 2010

61

98

175,589

Augmentin

strep throat

"My Dr told me to drink it down with water and then eat yogurt or probiotic an hour after each dose and I never got sick and she said if you don't drink enough water you will get the runs , so I drank tons and never got it , I am too happy .I had been suffering for two months."

10

February 27, 2014

44

61

200,560

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I am on week 2. I love the fact that it really works, but I do not like the side effects. I have nausea everyday after I take my dose, also stomach pain. I have had some dreams but I can't remember most of them. My husband did tell me that he came home from work the other night and I was screaming at the foot of the bed, that something hurt? I Have no memory of this. Otherwise I have been thankful someone created this medicine."

7

July 13, 2010

7

87

52,371

Pantoprazole

gerd

"This was the worst medication I have ever taken. I was just prescribed this medication last week. After on it for only 2 days I stopped. Headache was unbearable. I thought I was gonna have to go to the hospital to get a cat scan until I realized it was probably the protonix. Then there was the nausea they came along as well. Five days later, I'm still nauseous, but used ginger to help with that. Overall, I will never use this medicine again."

1

December 17, 2015

45

84

215,394

Senna

constipation

"Took only one tablet (directions said to take 2) at 9pm after being constipated and miserable for a week. Two hours later I was doubled over with the most agonizingly painful stomach cramps I have ever experienced. Was on the toilet for 3 hours without any bowel movement, literally screaming from the pain. I honestly thought I was going to have to call 911. Finally had explosive diarrhea for the next hour. Slept on the bathroom floor and had intermittent diarrhea all night. I would rather be constipated for a month than go through that again. Second worst pain I've ever experienced (first worst was a second degree sunburn on my feet and legs)."

5

September 21, 2015

34

114

230,260

Meloxicam

tendonitis

"In my experience with Meloxicam for an unspecified tendonitis in my outer wrist (my doc isn't real detail oriented), the drug doesn't do squat. I should mention that I have both a high tolerance for pain as well as an unusual resistance to the average painkillers. No external reason like built-up tolerance to anything, I only regularly take asthma medication and tegritol. For me, Meloxicam might as well be a placebo; add that to the troubling list of possible side-effects and I've contacted my doctor to disregard any refills and offer an alternate, more effective painkiller. It might work wonder for others, but to me, Meloxicam just didn't do it."

2

February 21, 2017

7

110

129,359

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Today is the day after insertion for Mirena (first time user) and have 3 kids. In advance, the doctor's office told me to take 2 Advil before arriving at appointment. I barely felt the insertion and had to ask if it was inserted. I felt an ever so slight cramping for 2 hours afterwards (maybe because I was very aware of it and looking for some symptom) and then haven't felt anything since that time yesterday. I have a small amount of spotting (using a small pantyliner, but not enough for a pad). The doctor called to follow up today and stated some women do not have discomfort, especially after having 3 kids but to call back if I had any questions. I will update a review if any issues arise but wanted to post b/c read all experiences!!"

10

September 2, 2015

6

139

130,089

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"My girlfriend and I had to use this contraceptive twice. Both times it WORKED! I'm only a teenager so this was very important because I didn't have the money to support a baby nor did she. It was a very grueling month waiting for her period to come but it did. Her period did come about 4 days late. But if you do take it within the time, I had her take it 30 minutes before both times and it should be bound to work."

10

November 19, 2014

21

85

162,030

Opcon-A

eye redness/itching

"When I first used this, I thought this was a miracle eye drop. My eyes were fully red, bloodshot, and 1 minute after I dropped the medication in my eye, I was shocked to see fast my eyes looked normal."

9

September 7, 2008

19

40

136,641

Byetta

diabetes, type 2

"I have been on Byetta for 4 months and saw my Hgb A1C go from a 9.0 to a 6.6 in a 3 month period. My A1C has never been this good since being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes 12 years ago. I can't wait until month 6 to see if my Hgb A1C is still normal."

9

May 25, 2008

35

57

105,220

Carbamazepine

trigeminal neuralgia

"Diagnosed with TN two weeks ago. Within first 24 hours of taking Tegretol, I felt amazing. No pain, clear head etc. A week and a half after starting the medication, I had a horrific TN episode for twenty hours. The pain was so bad it woke me from sleeping. I'm not sure whether to go back to Dr's for an increase or just put it down to allowing the meds to do its thing. Can only wait and see."

9

October 18, 2015

22

79

84,293

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I absolutely loathe this birth control. I've been on a low dosage estrogen birth control for 12 years. My gynecologist switched me to sprintec after I had an ovarian cyst. I absolutely hate this form of BC. For someone who is in good health, happy, exercises, and has never experience bad cramping, I've experienced : horrible mood swings, weight gain, enlarged breasts, and awful cramping. I'm not one to usually write a review, my experience has been so terrible I wanted to share. Try another form of BC."

1

January 28, 2017

5

88

66,488

Valacyclovir

cold sores

"I have been taking Valtrex for my cold sore breakouts now for 3 and half years. I had bad outbreaks every 3 months before I started taking it. I have been dealing with cold sores for 9 years now. I started taking one pill a day everyday 3 and half years ago. Since that point I have had only 2 small out breaks. It has totally changed my life and made me feel more confident since I am not always worrying about the next outbreak."

10

September 7, 2010

18

85

21,690

Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

cough and nasal congestion

"Took this for relief as I looked and sounded pretty bad. I was keeping everyone up with my coughing and sneezing. I don't take medicine but I caved in and grabbed this. I guess from hours of exhaustion I passed out but woke up 2 hours later just wide awake! I couldn't go back to sleep, which made me so incredibly mad. I'm already an anxious person who is paranoid about everything. So this didn't help. It helped my cough calm down but the next day it was worse. I was able to sleep without feeling like my nose was plugged up!"

5

September 18, 2016

6

102

150,505

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

urinary tract infection

"I had a urinary tract infection that would not go away with increased water and real cranberry juice. Went to doctor and got this bactrim. 2 pills for 7 days. First day after taking I became light headed. Felt like the energy was being drained. Had a mild head ache. Second day my headed was pounding from the front and sides. Felt a lot of pressure in my ears. Very thirsty. Unable to focus on any type of paperwork and any standing, lifting and walking movement made me feel weak like I was going to passout. The symptom relief was instant from bactrim but the side of effects is very concerning because you feel extremely bad like the medicine is to powerful or not good."

6

October 22, 2016

3

125

56,376

Humira

psoriasis

"27yr old male. After fighting psoriasis for as long as I can remember with creams, steroidal shots and puva treatment, im finally winning the battle with humira in as short as a month's time. Excited to see how clear my skin will be in the coming months. Sure its got some scary side effects, but so does tylenol for that matter, and they are very rare, and with a doctors supervision with your own awareness and safety intuition makes humira all that more safer...hope it works for you...the poke isnt that bad unless your a wussy"

9

May 11, 2015

33

96

127,208

Lumigan

glaucoma, open angle

"my eye had a 34 IOP, yesterday's it was at 16 so Lumigan has been very effective. I apply my drops in the morning which is not the normal but work for my life schedule. My doctor doesn't approve but can't give me a good reason why it should be applied before bedtime, as it's obviously working well. my ask: it would be nice to have a view window on the bottle as it's very difficult to know how much remains."

10

June 17, 2015

35

81

152,015

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I had been smoking for many, MANY years...like 30 when I knew that I had to and wanted to quit. I had tried at least 15 times, but it never stuck for more than 6 months. I was thrilled yet apprehensive when Chantix was released. I smoked for 3 days during the first week. On day four, I looked at my lit cigarette and just couldn't figure out WHY I had it in my hand, WHY I was smoking. It was as if I had forgotten that I was a smoker! That was May 6th of 2009. Yes, I had weird and exhausting dreams, but it's like pregnancy labor - it was really bad when I went through it, but I forgot it within a few weeks of my last cigarette. I soon could only remember how wonderful it was to NOT be a smoker."

9

January 28, 2011

10

145

8,345

Zolpidem

insomnia

"Helps put my mind in a blank slate. My mind is constantly running all the time, everyday. When nighttime approaches, I can't shut my mind off. I have a fear of initially sleeping. I also use it for nights of when I have really bad anxiety, depression, or panic. It calms me down, and soothes me. I no longer have any worries. It helps me get to sleep easy, and really sedates me. I love those aspects."

10

April 28, 2015

66

77

23,546

Methadone

opiate withdrawal

"Have become an Oxycontin addict, snorting daily to the tune of about 50-100mg every day for about 2 years. Without methadone my physical withdrawals start with sweats/fever first, then the muscle spasms/restlessness, aching everything and inability to sleep joining, then the nausea/loss of appetite following close by. There is no peak once you've started the game, it's always maximum bad until the end. One symptom is relieved due to time, and another quickly replaces it. 5mg of Methadone every 8 hours nullifies all physical withdrawal problems for me except: hot flashes/inability to regulate body temperature, and total loss of appetite. "

7

May 24, 2009

27

101

209,925

VESIcare

urinary incontinence

"I have had three surgeries for stress and urgency incontinence and I kept a diary as to how many times I had to go to the bathroom per 24 hour period as my Mayo Doctor requested. 14 plus times per day ! I started on Detrol and had depression symptoms so I was switched to Vesicare. 100% better ! I would recommend this to anyone. I feel like I have my life back."

8

May 19, 2010

88

73

76,326

Roflumilast

copd

"I have been on this only a short time with no side effects and my breathing has improved so much. I believe I can shortly be taken off of prednisone for the first time in 30 months using this along with Brovana and budesonide. No need to say I am thrilled. Now just need to get my insurance to help pay for this."

10

December 2, 2011

78

63

215,186

Lubiprostone

opioid-induced constipation

"It works great, however, it did stop working for me after the first month. Apparently. I was on a low dosage once per day, but now I have put on the appropriate dosage, but because I am "backed up" I am taking Miralax to get things moving again, hopefully. Then I am to start back on Amatiza at this dosage which is appropriate for OIC. 24mcg 2 times per day with a full glass of water. So I hope it works again. When it was working, it was great. I went to the bathroom like normal!"

7

September 20, 2017

0

96

104,484

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I have been on this pill for about a month and on my second week I am bloated, never hungry, have mood swings and don't want to get out of bed in the mornings. Also I started light bleeding like when you are coming off your period."

4

November 14, 2011

21

47

115,616

Drixoral Cold and Allergy

nasal congestion

"I have been looking for Drixoral for the last month and cannot find it anywhere. I usually purchase it at Sam's Club and thought that they discontinued carrying it. Reading the other posters, I now understand that it is no longer being made. I've used Drixoral for the last 20 years to relieve sinus headaches and without Drixoral, I am again experiencing these headaches. No other product I've used has worked."

10

August 12, 2008

10

71

135,100

Brisdelle

hot flashes

"I took the medication for two weeks and it worked like a charm. However, I started to experience extreme pain in my joints (knees, ankles, wrist). Not sure if it is associated with the medicine, but I didn't have all of the aches until I started. I love how the medicine mellowed me out no anxiety or frustration over little things. Hot flashes are at a minimum. Hope it makes it because I would like to continue taking it."

7

August 29, 2014

84

79

73,051

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I used the pill for 1 month and 9 days. I did not get my period the first month. But had cramps for weeks, which was the reason for beginning this pill in the first place. I gained 10 pounds, then lost it the week I was off, then gained it back again after the first 7 days of the 2nd pack. I had no interest in doing anything. I would be angry or I would cry. I cried everyday, for no reason. When I would cry hysterically for hours at a time is when I threw them in the garbage. I know they say it takes 3 months to get regulated, it is just not worth it. I would rather feel happy, then hinder cramp pain which only lasted a few days anyways."

1

April 24, 2015

8

134

10,940

Terbinafine

onychomycosis, toenail

"I'm currently taking this for toe nail fungus, bare in mind my case is relatively minor compared to many I've seen. I had hoped to see some kind of results after a month because mine is just a small area on both big toes only, and read it may take a couple months to see a noticeable difference in major cases. It's been 2 months and NOTHING has improved and the small spot area's haven't budged. Not one tiny bit at all! I have SLE to which makes it riskier to take. I've got one more month left and seriously doubting it will clear me up by then. Luckily I've had no side affects that other's are claiming, just makes my lupus cause more feverish spells."

1

November 7, 2013

18

126

129,266

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had my mirena placed at the end of May. An hour before my appointment I took 800mg of ibuprofen and ate a small breakfast. The pain during the placement wasn't bad, some cramps for maybe a minute (but I also have a child). I was on the last day of my menstrual cycle and barely had any bleeding from mirena. I went off birth control pills because my mood was horrible, I was always on edge and since switching I feel more like myself. My acne has gotten worse and I just finally saw a dermatologist. I got 2 creams and spironolactone to help with my hormonal acne. If you've had acne previous to placement I would recommend seeking treatment from the start instead of suffering to see if it clears as time goes on. Other than that I feel great!"

9

September 18, 2015

13

142

227,254

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had my Nexplanon implanted about two years ago. Implant was practically painless. My arm was very sore for two days after implant but I figure it's less painful then giving birth. I have had NO PERIODS since day of implant, no arm pain, cramps, weight loss/gain, or mood swings! I'm scheduled to have a new Nexplanon in 2015."

10

December 15, 2013

20

59

25,768

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"I have been using the patch for over 3 years now. It is the first birth control method I chose, because I was afraid of forgetting to take a pill every day, and it sounded easier than other forms of birth control. When I placed the patch on my stomach that it gave me cramps/nausea, so I alternate butt cheeks instead. This also: keeps it hidden, the edges of the patch have excess adhesive, so it sticks to underwear rather than clothes, and the underwear/swimsuit keeps it in place if sweaty/wet. At 30 yrs, 5'11 and 150 lbs, I've gained about 10 lbs in the past 3 years, so probably unrelated to the patch. My biggest complaint is that my occasional headaches have become bad migraines, so I may look at other options. Loved it until now."

7

August 18, 2013

10

137

169,562

Stelara

psoriasis

"Stelara was just as effective as the other Biologics (Enbrel, Humira), a bit inconvenient is the Dr. visit for the injection, but it is better controlled in this application. Great medicine for psoriasis, been on it for 3 years and just recently getting headaches (5 days since injection)...I'll give another 48 hrs, then I'll check in with my Dr. I am still sold on this medication, wonderful break through."

10

October 18, 2012

25

69

199,189

Depo-Provera

birth control

"Will never ever ever ever get back on this. Caused HORRIBLE depression, terrible weight gain and basically got every side effect this drug can cause. Wouldn't wish this drug on my worst friend! AND it effects your fertility for up to a year which I wasn't told. Good thing I'm trying to have a baby now "

1

November 18, 2015

3

57

60,549

Claravis

acne

"I've been taking claravis for 3 months and have had significant improvement in my adult cystic acne. I was VERY worried about side effects. I definitely have dry, chapped lips and my cholesterol has gone up. My skin/hair isn't dry, but, I normally have very greasy skin/hair. My olive skin wasn't that sun sensitive, I still took precautions at the beach (sunblock, hats, umbrellas). Per my DR: Supplements (including protein powder) & OTC drugs that are processed by your liver/kidneys are to be avoided. My DR told me to check with them before taking other medication. Side effects are real but very manageable. This drug really works! Stay hydrated, moisturize, and carry aquaphor for chapped lips!"

8

September 21, 2017

1

116

178,926

Victoza

diabetes, type 2

"I did lose a few pounds when I started Victoza. after about 4 months of being on it, my bloodwork for my kidneys is screwed up. Stopped taking Ibuprofen and increased my water intake and 2 weeks later my bloodwork is still screwed up. Dr. wants me to stop taking the Metformin. I think it is the Victoza screwing up my kidneys"

7

October 31, 2013

18

62

222,058

Fluconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I'm 24 weeks pregnant and have had an ongoing yeast infection since I was 10 weeks along. My doc has tried everything from different suppositories to diflucan. 5 different medications and no relief. I was in the ER today for my infection causing so much pain and they gave me diflucan. So far no side effects but all my symptoms are still here and its been about 8 hours."

5

October 22, 2015

5

69

225,655

Bupropion

depression

"My doctor gave me bupropion for my anxiety, but I feel so much energetic and happier that I believe that I was depressed and I didn't know it. My anxiety is a little better, I don't crave sweets as much and I don't worry about things all time."

9

June 21, 2013

6

48

142,537

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've had the Skyla for six months now and love it! I always wanted an IUD because I'm terrible about remembering to take a pill, but I was worried about using an IUD with my small size (5'2 105lbs never had children). Turns out I had no reason to be worried! The procedure went really smoothly only mildly uncomfortable for like 3 minutes. I had cramps and bleeding for two days (no worse than a rough period cycle) then I was back to normal. Bonus: my periods went away a month after insertion! No more buying tampons!"

10

September 13, 2017

7

97

204,487

BuSpar

anxiety

"This panic attacks all hit me in August, it was December before they figured out it was anxiety because I had other medical stuff, wrong sickness. They started me out on Zoloft I was allergic then some other meds that had bad side effects finally my doctors try me out on Buspar. Finally after weeks getting the right dosage I have been awesome and healthy for over a month. This pill has given my life back, I was so bad I couldn't go in stores. Now I go every day and shop. This pill is awesome, it takes over a month to get build up or did for me. It was worth the wait, I feel so good I stopped it for 4 days I had panic attack then went back on and I plan on taking this."

10

March 11, 2014

201

138

85,069

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I've been taking this pill for months now & I always feel dizzy and lightheaded in the mornings. I'm not sure if this is all just the pill but I didn't start feeling this way till I got on it. I feel like throwing up. If I smell food, see food, or even try to eat it I want to throw up so bad. Maybe I should eat when I take it? I'm not sure but the feeling sucks so much because I'm in highschool dealing with it. It lasts about an hour and a half then I feel just fine. It stopped for about a week and now it's back and j sorta felt it all day."

5

December 1, 2015

1

118

39,750

Contrave

obesity

"I began Contrave in August and I have lost 35 lbs!! My starting weight was 200 and I am currently 167. I have had minimal side effects but when I increased to four daily I did have a reaction. Simply going back to three solved the problem. I would certainly recommend this pill for anyone that needs a safe way to lose weight."

9

December 16, 2015

15

63

170,970

Quetiapine

insomnia

"I have had chronic insomnia for over 25 years and have tried every sleeping pill, antidepressant, 4 sleep studies and nothing has worked. I decided to try 25 mg of Seroquel and am finally getting some good sleep! I have to keep good sleep habits to make sure I get the benefit of this medication though. I feel renewed!"

10

February 25, 2010

39

59

116,218

Adalimumab

crohn's disease

"I've had Crohn's for years and diagnosed with arthritis my doctors said Humira would be the answer. After 6mo's of taking the 40mg pen, I can't say I'm feeling any better. The biggest problem is I'm in more pain than ever just in different places, and I have gained 25lbs since starting Humira. My nurse ambassador says pain and weight gain are not one of the side effects so I'm still taking the Humira. I'd like to know if anyone else has had these two problems while taking Humira? More pain and weight gain, please let me know. Thank you"

5

February 1, 2016

18

100

225,297

Bupropion

smoking cessation

"I wasn't sure if I wanted to quit or not, and the first few days on Zyban weren't great. I was in a horrible mood and was convinced the pills weren't going to do anything. Continued smoking like normal and on the eighth day of taking the meds, I took a few drags and knew it would be my last one. It was like something just clicked in my brain. Have been using zero-nicotine liquid in a vaporizer a few times a day just for the menthol sensation, but other than that I haven't had a cigarette since!"

10

May 20, 2015

76

98

144,806

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Got it back in Sept 2015 and so far so good. I love it! I did get my period about 2-3 weeks after getting it lasted about 3- 4 weeks and haven't gotten my period since! Guess everyone's body reacts to it different but for me it did wonders. Didn't gain any weight. Though 4 months later I started to break out. Not sure if it's the birth control but I will try to manage that. Happy that I don't have to take the pills because sometimes I would forget."

9

January 20, 2016

4

90

119,208

Tambocor

atrial fibrillation

"I was put on Tambocor combined with Toprol XL over 2 years ago and have not had a recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation. This was after trying other medications for over 3 years."

10

September 18, 2008

96

32