efedemircan/drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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191,368	Lisdexamfetamine	ADHD	"Vyvanse has been a fantastic medication. It is far better than other medications that I have tried. It last all day and when you take the right dose you don't notice it kicking in and you don't notice it when it wears out. I take it first thing in the morning at 5-6. I was taking 20 mg and that seemed to work well. I am currently on a two week trial with 30 mg to see if this works better. This is a medication where it works best when you find the sweet spot. Just because you don't notice an initial buzz does not mean it does not work. The other very important factor is caffeine . This should be keep to a minimum as the combination will light you up . If you feel anxiety, don't have any coffee, you will. See a real change. (:"	10
10,569	Spironolactone	Acne	"I started taking this medication about a year ago. To be honest the first 2 months were OKAY no intense breakouts. But once months 3-4 hit, I experienced the worst breakout of my life!! Painful cysts on my cheeks and around my mouth. I made it through that rough patch and now my skin is incredible. Minor small pimples here and there but my skin is 100% better than what it was before. The down side is that I have gained about 10 pounds around my hips and lower stomach"	7
159,819	Bactrim	Acne	"I could tell it was working within 24 hours of taking it. Just be sure to eat with every dose, it's hard on the stomach!"	10
156,535	Dulaglutide	Diabetes, Type 2	"I was reading all the reviews on Trulicity and got a bit worried with all the getting sick, cancer, and the not working comments. I have been on Trulicity now for three weeks and have not felt any of the symptoms. I noticed I can not eat like I used to. I have to eat smaller meals because I get full fast. My sugar numbers have gotten low, they are at 91 to 117. My numbers have not been this low in a few years. The one thing I do have to do is constantly test my sugars because I get low readings. Lets see how I feel after taking Trulicity for a few months. I will keep you posted."	8
107,062	Implanon	Birth Control	"I have had this for about a month now. I started while on my period and just started slightly spotting. I have been fine (no cramps, not tired, no weight gain, etc.). I did notice the day before I started spotting I felt BLAH. I felt like crying the whole day but The next day I started spotting and my mood was back to normal. I would give it more than just a month. They tell you that people react differently to each method and that some people will have a period on and off for up to 6 months. The insertion of it wasn't as bad as I thought. As others have said the most painful part was when they put the numbing medicine in and then if you bump it while its bruise, its still kind of tender for about a week after. Overall GREAT so far."	10
207,317	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	Bowel Preparation	"Effectiveness: Ok, this stuff really works. No cramping - just a liquid colon blow experience. Tips: Chill the bottles . Hold your nose and drink it quickly to get it over with . Wish I had read about biting into lemons and using lemonade to flavor it. Drinking with a straw sounds like it worked for many on here, but I just chugged it . And lastly but most importantly, pat , don't wipe. Better yet, use moistened wipes! The Bad News: Tastes so horrible and the thick texture is pure disgusting torture. I was nauseous for about an hour after drinking this vile stuff. Hoping something new is invented before I need another screening!"	6
93,398	Vortioxetine	Depression	"A total turn around! I feel like a new person. It's been a long road. I lost my husband of 36yrs, 3 1/2 yrs ago. I had just been surviving; not living. My dr. gave me samples and explained how this medicine works."	10
71,246	Lysteda	Menorrhagia	"I've suffered with heavy periods for the past couple of years. I wanted to make sure that I considered all options before choosing surgery. This medication is great, but has some side effects. For me, I have headaches and diarrhea while on this medication and a few days after my cycle has ended. I also found that my cycle last longer when I take this medication. At this point, I've opted to contend with 2 days of heavy bleeding and with a cycle that last 4-5 days, as opposed to taking the medication with extended periods, headaches and diarrhea; that could last 8-9 days. The plus/pro of the medication is that my periods are lighter when I am taking the medication, however it stays on much longer."	9
209,843	Osphena	Dyspareunia	"Just started taking Osphena after fighting with insurance for almost 3 years to allow it to be covered. (cash price $204 .00) After 3 days use I have noticed an increase of natural vaginal lubricant. I can't wait to start having a sex life again with my husband! Looking forward to the promises and not to worried about the side effects. Thank You Osphena for bringing us back to life!"	10
168,003	Kariva	Birth Control	"This birth control pill has it's advantages in the fact that it gives you a very predictable period, and that's it. The side effects outweigh the benefits. I started getting acne at 23 when I hadn't had it for years, my skin became oily, I started getting headaches that persisted all day, my appetite increased, my sleep was disrupted, and I became depressed. The depression is the worst part. I would wake up and be horribly angry or depressed, without cause. I'm switching back to my old birth control."	2
164,522	Diclofenac	Muscle Pain	"I have been battling gout for decades, my sawbones prescribed Diclofenac for when I have a flare up. However, I'm also a hardcore weightlifter. Often I'm so sore that I can hardly move. I take one of these and it's like a miracle pill, pain goes away. I don't take them often, but when I do...it works BIG TIME!"	10
120,149	Homatropine / hydrocodone	Cough	"Made me sleep great."	10
136,584	Byetta	Diabetes, Type 2	"Brought my A1C's down, as well as weight loss gradually."	9
77,009	Lorcaserin	Weight Loss	"I have a different experience then I'm reading here I've completed 10 days and haven't lost anything in fact I gained a pound I had previously lost."	3
2,767	Mydayis	ADHD	"I wanted this medication to work because I often forget to take my second generic adderral dose on time. However, Mydayis is not the wonder drug I wanted it to be. It takes up to 2 hours to kick in (something they hide in the facts) and even though I "worked" this drawback by waking up earlier to take it there wasn't enough positives to keep me taking it past week four. It lasted about 6 hours before it quickly declined and leaving me with even worse ADD symptoms. It was so bad I couldn't have a conversation or focus enough to make dinner without skipping into laundry, cleaning, or some other distractions. Without the use of any medication I have never had symptoms this bad. If this wasn't bad enough I had horrible nausea and indigestion."	1
213,459	Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir	HIV Infection	"Was just diagnosed at the beginning of July 2013. Was hospitalized with PCP pneumonia. My initial counts were CD4 8, and Viral Load 600,000. After some antibiotics, my VL dropped to 350,000 before starting treatment. As of my last test, I had only been on treatment for about 10 days. CD4 up to 72 and VL down to 215. No side effects and I'm grateful to have this medication available to me."	10
102,769	Aripiprazole	Depression	"Amazing rapid turn around. I too am singing after many years, well worth a try."	9
205,770	Pristiq	Obesity	"I have been on this medication for about 2 months now. Started this medication for depression and had the pleasant side effect of appetite suppression for me. I didn't notice anything during the first month of use but during this second month I have noticed not being as hungry as well as eating smaller portions. I have also lost 10lbs in the last month and have more energy. I have had no major side effects but do have an occasional headache but Tylenol generally helps that!"	9
75,936	Temazepam	Insomnia	"I tried this for insomnia after trying many different medications. It does work great for helping you fall asleep and staying asleep, but it does have side effects. Being a hypnotic it does cause you to do things in your sleep you might not remember when you wake up. For example: After taking it one night, I woke up the next morning to find myself soaking wet. I had a bottle of water on my chest. I had poured the water all over myself during the night and had no memory of it. This is just me though, some people have no problems with this medication. Overall, it works great for helping you fall asleep."	5
62,852	Cozaar	High Blood Pressure	"Male 56. I started taking Cozaar just 4 days ago, to add to my current regiment of diuretic and betablocker, as my BP was climbing. After only 4 days taking it, my BP went from 170/102 down to 129/69, and I am only on a 25 mg dose; smaller than even what the manufacturer recommends. This med works.....and fast. NO side effects for me."	10
94,689	Abilify	Bipolar Disorde	"I was VERY hesitant on taking this medication, and like most of you reading these reviews, I too was scared of what it might or might not do. All I can say, in 3 days (2mg dose) there was a huge difference in my attitude, calmness and overall presence in me and my thoughts. Amazing!!!! I have so much energy and love doing things again. It has been one week, and for those of you who are affraid to gain weight; you must know, I am losing weight. It has actually decreased my apitite, however that might be because I am cautious of it and find other ways to curb cravings. One side effect I am having is NOT sleeping, although we are going through a bit of a heat wave and even air conditioning is not helping. Good Luck!"	9
168,359	Rizatriptan	Migraine	"This works wonders for me, but makes me a little nutty for awhile. Better than migraines by a long shot. They try and make it taste minty, but still a little foul tasting."	10
149,148	Mirena	Birth Control	"Felt compelled to weigh in on the insertion issue. Everybody is different, of course, but I had read many forums in which woman after woman called the insertion excruciating, agonizing, or the worst pain they've ever felt. I am small-build (5'0), never had children. It was really not that bad. Three rather severe cramps - but nothing worse than I have had with a particularly bad period. I had no local anesthetic and I took 800mg ibuprofen one hour beforehand. It was inserted less than an hour ago and I am back at work and feeling fine. I think one thing that may make a difference is the experience of the nurse practitioner or doctor performing the procedure. The more experienced, the faster. Mine took less than three minutes total. Not bad."	9
881	Clemastine	Allergic Rhinitis	"I have used this medicine for a number of years for allergy and hay fever (dust, mold, pollen, etc) and find it is quite effective for mild to moderate hay fever symptoms with no noticeable side effects. For a long acting OTC remedy its relatively cheap, too, around $15 for 100 1.34mg tab doses and I take 1-2 tabs/day."	10
206,690	Levalbuterol	Asthma, acute	"I previously used MaxAir (perbuterol) for over 30 years, which works noticeably better than this stuff. I get a paradoxial spasm from albuterol, can't take it. But the Einsteins here decided to discontinue perbuterol because not enough people use it, to justify making it! Someone at FDA even told me to take albuterol anyway! This stuff is better than nothing. If you can't take albuterol for whatever reason, this is the only rescue replacement."	8
89,218	Celexa	Depression	"Celexa has changed my life. The first couple days I was yawning uncontrollably which is a rare side effect. After that I started to feel like a robot almost. I just did things, I didn't think too much about anything. I guess maybe that's why it helps with depression. But not only does it suppress the bad thoughts. It also suppresses the positive and creative thoughts."	6
81,370	Yaz	Birth Control	"My first month on Yaz, and I must say I've noticed two changes. On the plus side, period is much lighter and I'm not suffering from the debilitating exhaustion I had for years during each period. However, I'm getting panicky and got palpitations."	5
91,958	Lyrica	ibromyalgia	"I was practically bedridden when I finally got diagnosed with fibromyalgia. After prescribing all the usual medications, with no relief, Lyrica was added and gradually increased to my current level of 400mg/daily. I was able to break the bed to sofa to bed routine and start moderate exercise. While I am nowhere near my former physical self, the level of relief is remarkable. I had some problems getting Lyrica because it was so expensive and I really suffered while I didn't have it. Currently I am getting my prescription through the VA but we are moving and a new VA doctor may not be willing to jump through all the hoops necessary for me. I know my current doctor had to fight for me."	8
212,308	Lamotrigine	Bipolar Disorde	"This medicine has changed the quality of my life, and those who are in my life. It has been greatly enhanced by my usage of this medicine. I wish everyone who suffered mentally could use this medicine as a magic pill, but I know that's not possible. I was on so many different medicines before my doctor put me on this - misdiagnosis on his part - and I'm so glad that this medicine exists for us bi-polar folks."	10
145,381	Zithromax	Sinusitis	"Many many sinus infections over the years. This knocks it out in 3 days compared to 10."	10
183,062	Cymbalta	Depression	"Have taken this medicine for over 3 years, I was previously on Pristiq. To start with at 60mg this medication worked for me pretty well for a year or so. Once I became pregnant they reduced my dose ( just to be safe) bad idea, I had a massive panic attack and feel very hopeless. They upped my dose to 60mg again which didn't seem so help so after having my boy they increased to 120mg which worked for about 3 weeks then it was as if I was taking nothing. Figure my body has just become immune. Also bad withdrawal symptoms when you miss a dose. Very dizzy, nauseous, sleepy not a nice experience unfortunately. But please remember this is just my experience with this medication not yours it could be completely different.."	6
181,143	Prozac	Obsessive Compulsive Disorde	"I was reluctant to begin fluoxetine because I'd had a terrible experience when my GP started me on 50mg of sertraline. Eventually I ended up going private and the psych prescribed me prozac but starting on a really low dose of 10mg for a week, then 20mg for 4 weeks and now 40mg for the last month. It's been great. Really cut down my intrusive thoughts to basically nothing, concentration is better, I'm enjoying life again! This is also due to a good therapist but the medication has definitely helped. Main side effect was sleepiness but having suffered with insomnia on and off for years, it's been great not dreading bedtime anymore. In the first couple of weeks of a new dose, I'd have a bit of brain fog but other than that, it's been great!"	10
74,433	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	Birth Control	"I am taking Microgestin FE 1/20 for a month now. I took the first pill and then decided to just read up on it. I was scared out of my mind after reading reviews. I tried to calm myself down by saying that people usually only give reviews with a bad experience. Rarely do people seek out these sites to give a positive one. Nevertheless I was scared. I thought I was going to gain weight, be an emotional crazy person, suffer from bad eye sight, etc, etc. I was especially scared because I would take the pill at noon and at 5 pm everyday I would feel nauseous. I changed my time to 5pm, and hey problem solved. I am usually in bed by the time the nausea would start. Other then that, no weight gain, no headaches, no loss of sexual interest, and no breast tenderness. Everyone is different and their bodies react differently. I would say I am very satisfied with this birth control."	8
229,246	Pacerone	Arrhythmia	"On this medicine for 6 yrs. No recognized side effects. Last X-ray, lungs okay."	10
137,138	Isotretinoin	Acne	"Accutane has saved my life. My acne surfaced around 22 years old and from then on I've tried every salicylic and benzol product, retin-a and every other topical product from the dermatologist, and oral antibiotic known to mankind and nothing worked. I started accutane, now just starting month 4, and I have NO pimples! Only minimal scarring, but who cares as long as I don't have disgusting bumps and whiteheads all over my face! If you can get over the crazy dryness and chapped lips 24/7 you will be good. No joke I used to be able to count anywhere from 10-20 pimples on my face, now I am clear!!!! I'm so scared because I need to stop accutane a month early and pray my acne doesn't come back:("	9
164,828	Phentermine / topiramate	Weight Loss	"After reading these reviews, I braced myself and decided to take the plunge expecting negative side effects. So far, I've experienced none of it the first 2 days. I'm 61 with lower blood pressure so maybe that helps going in. I am drinking 100 oz of water a day as I think the headaches can be dehydration. I'm thankful for a previous comment about breaking this med into its 2 component prescriptions. My cost for 30 days was under $40. Everyone will have a different experience but I it took away my obsession with food. I ate half my breakfast this a.m. and just didn't feel like eating the rest of it. I am going to forget I'm taking the drug and concentrate on working out most every day!"	10
205,657	Pristiq	Anxiety	"I started 50mg of Pristiq only two days ago. My doctor didn't like the medicine combination that I was on before and they seemed to not be working so well anymore. I was taking Cymbalta and Celexa. I stopped taking Cymbalta and took Pristiq and the Celexa the first day. I was very afraid of a horrid drop in my mood all day being without my Cymbalta. But my mood was great. I stopped taking the Celexa and only took the Pristiq. It's crazy I feel good. Well aside from the dizzy dumb head feeling. I also get headaches here and there but nothing too terrible. In the past I have tried Effexor XR, Prozac, Lexapro and Zoloft for my depression anxiety. I am really impressed with Pristiq."	10
58,735	Hydrochlorothiazide / telmisartan	High Blood Pressure	"I've been on it for five years. Works great. Dropped the hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) because my blood pressure was controlled without it. Then the first substitute I tried is Amlodipine and I now have swollen feet and ankles so guess what, until I can see my MD I'm back on MiCardis."	10
182,564	Mirena	Birth Control	"I had my IUD placed in, almost 3 months ago exactly. I had fairly regular periods that lasted about a week everytime, maybe 2-3 days of heavier bleeding, and next to no cramps. With the exception of about a week, maybe two, I have bled everyday since. They say there can be spotting, but it's been more than spotting for me. Just when I think I'm about to stop, it starts back up. Not only that but I don't have acne and all of a sudden it's there and it's only getting worse. I'm also tired all the time, moody, and sick a lot. "	1
98,475	Nexplanon	Birth Control	"I've had my nexplanon for over a year now, it's very effective against not getting pregnant and that's the best part only. I have 2 periods a month, one light one heavy. I randomly bleed as well as cramp horribly before I start. I've had headaches, nausea, hives, nasal sinus issues, depression, mood swings, weight gain, loss of appetite, peeling skin on my face, dandruff, rash on my arm, constantly itching, loss of sex drive, tiredness and the list continues. "	5
214,765	Prevpac	Helicobacter Pylori Infection	"I will take this medicine the rest of my life if it means no more bacteria. I know that's an exaggeration. I have had diarrhea everyday, which is burning my skin around my Anus. I can live with anything as long as I'm on the right path to recovery. The diarrhea occurs all day long, without much time to get to the bathroom. But I expect many bowel movements since I'm ridding myself of a digestive bacteria. I highly recommend this medicine pack, with positive thoughts of 100% recovery in my near future."	10
226,300	Etonogestrel	Birth Control	"I've had the nexplanon in for about a year. I didn't like it at first because after I gave birth I got it inserted about a couple weeks after. Obviously I still had my period so when I got it in, I had heavy bleeding everyday for about a month. I always felt like I was pregnant because I had symptoms like nausea, bloating, mood swings, and my breasts swelled up. I talked to my doctor and she gave me pills to control my estrogen and that helped within 3 days. After that it was smooth sailing. Within the year I had spotting twice that lasted about a week. I felt normal again and for me it was awesome. I did however get it removed couple days ago only because my husband and I are planning on getting pregnant. I will use nexplanon again!"	9
214,515	Tioconazole	Vaginal Yeast Infection	"I have been suffering with vaginal discharge and yeast infection on and off for approximate 15 years. I used Monistat to no avail. My doctor told me to try Vagistat and two days later, I feel great! I honestly would recommend this product to anyone suffering. At last I can honestly say I feel some relief. Thanks Vagistat"	9
103,159	Estarylla	Birth Control	"I've been on Estarylla for about 3 weeks. I've had some nausea but not enough to actually puke. I used to get 4-5 pimples at a time but now I have none at all! I haven't gained any weight. Technically there's no reason why you can't skip the placebo week and skip your period but I like knowing for a fact whether or not I'm pregnant. I don't really have bad mood swings. My boyfriend and I were using the withdrawal method and condoms and tracking my fertility for a year and 3 months and now we don't have to do that! So overall I'd recommend at least giving this medication a chance because I was scared to death but it ended up being great for me, and I'm usually very sensitive to medication."	9
220,608	Loestrin 24 Fe	Birth Control	"I started taking this medicine in September or 2010 and am stopping May of 2011. I had no problems with it until the last few months I have had four periods in two months. I have also gained weight since on this birth control with no changes to diet or exercise. I would recommend this if only concerned about birth control. I had very bad, heavy periods but only lasted 4 days and cramped constantly."	5
70,838	Magnesium citrate	Constipation	"Because I'm over 190 lbs, doc said I had to take Mg Citrate 2 days before colonoscopy. (The day before I also get to deal with Suprep, which is worse.) Downed the 10 oz. bottle in 4 shots, followed by 8 oz. cold water. It hit me a few hours later and then again in another hour or so%u2014don't know if it'll hit again, but all feels calm right now. Pretty well flushed out. I had already had 3 BMs earlier today...not really unusual for me...and wasn't really full of food. The stuff definitely works. I had the Lemon flavor. Told my wife it tasted like "lemon-flavored old underwear." Really not great-tasting, but keeping it cold and holding my nose helped. Worked right through my pain meds, too. Finding it a bit difficult to stay hydrated."	9
74,024	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	Birth Control	"I've been on Loestrin almost 2 years now and have no real complaints! Nowhere near the weight gain I had while previously on Depo (maybe a pound or 2 on Loestrin) and my breasts have become significantly bigger (to the happiness of my boyfriend) and my skin is SO much smoother (also huge perk for him). I would really give it a 9.5 rating because those times when my period comes a day or 2 later then it should (because it only lasts 2 days at max) I start worrying if I'm pregnant, but in the end, never am! My doctor said if I hated the paranoia then to use a back up birth control too."	10
55,693	Effexor	Depression	"Started Effexor after other anti-depressants gave me too many side effects. I'm four months in now and so far it has been great. I do have times where I'm very sleepy, have vivid dreams, and some weight gain but those are minor to me compared to how miserable I was before. Sexually it's been helpful as I'm not on edge all the time and can relax easier. It's up to the individual to decide what side effects are deal breakers. I have accidentally missed a dose here and there but haven't experienced any of the withdrawals that others have."	8
87,254	Latuda	Bipolar Disorde	"I took Latuda 40 mg for a week and then 80 the next week. I had to stop halfway through week 2 because I wasn't sleeping and I was feeling more agitated. Actually, it made my bipolar worse. I was up and down and up and down within a matter of minutes. "	1
108,480	Bupropion / naltrexone	Obesity	"This is day 4 of taking the medication. No side effects except for an ever so slight headache. I attributed the headache more to a caffeine withdrawal. It has definitely taken away the urge to eat. I have not snacked in between meals at all and have not had an urge to. I have lost 3lbs since starting. It has also taken away all urges to drink alcohol, which is one of the reasons I put on all my weight. It's not that I couldn't make healthy choices when dieting but I ate too much and Contrave has taken that urge away. I hope you have found this review helpful and I will continue with updates."	10
26,240	Sprintec	Birth Control	"I have been on sprintec a little over a year and it has done wonderful by far in preventing pregnancy. My major problem would be the constant migraines. it progressed to worse. I am looking into a different method."	8
57,164	Trilipix	High Cholesterol	"Trilipix reduced my triglycerides from 3456 to 200, yes that's the number, and lowered all my bad cholesterol from 355 to normal, but unfortunately, Trilipix gave me the same side effect, dizziness, joint pain, a lot of muscle pain issue. Now I'm going back to the doctor. I just noticed that when I read all the side effects of Trilipix and now I understand what causes all the pain I was going through."	5
29,371	Topiramate	Migraine Prevention	"Was rx'd for migraine control and prevention. Worked. But the painful tingling in my hands and feet was so extreme, I couldn't handle it. It also messed me up with some outrageous severe insomnia, and that's one thing that I can't have any more out of control. Even with Lunesta and other hefty sleep aids I was a mess, no sleep at all. I'm just now hearing how it helps with weight loss, which Id love to get advantages from, but the side effects weren't worth it at all."	6
166,439	Levonorgestrel	Birth Control	"I got the liletta inserted in August 2016. I have never had children so the insertion process was horribly painful. I cramped afterwards for about 3 days. My first period with liletta was unbearable! I went to my doctor because the cramps were so bad I thought something was seriously wrong. It also lasted 2 weeks which a normal period for me is about 2-4 days. She said with it being my first period with the IUD it was completely normal. My second period I had no pain but was still bleeding for about 2 weeks. It starts out as brown spotting for about 4 days and then bright red bleeding for 4 days and back to brown spotting for another 4-6 days. It's been so annoying!!! Totally interferes with my sex life. I also am experiencing alot of acne."	4
91,602	Xyrem	Narcolepsy	"It has helped my sleep immensely. I don't leave home without it ever."	9
137,322	Isotretinoin	Acne	"I have recently started using the medicine about a week ago. I have seen the most amazing results. The only down side about it is it causes my allergies to flare causing me to have headaches and the worst chapped lips ever! Other than that no complaints at this time."	8
143,720	Etonogestrel	Birth Control	"Before I got the nexplanon, I was in the hospital for anemia due to vaginal blood loss. I was on the pill and kept forgetting to take it, and had an unwanted pregnant, which resulted in an abortion, which caused the anemia. I regret it every day. At first the nexplanon was excellent, it finally helped the blood loss. I haven't really bled too much, I usually only bleed 1-3 days. But the negative is, I gained 20+ pounds, I get sharp pains in my abdomen, I also get pains where it was implanted, I have no sex drive anymore, headaches and feeling nauseous. As well as mood swings. I've been with my boyfriend for almost 2 years and lack of sex drive and mood swings are hurting our relationship. Debating on getting it removed or not."	6
13,031	Vardenafil	Erectile Dysfunction	"Levitra saved my sex life. I no longer experience the frustration/embarrassment of not getting erect. I take about a 5mg dose and it works within about 30 minutes and continues to work for about 18 hours. Multiple erections are easy to achieve. I am 64 years old and my pre- Levitra erections were seldom full hard or full sized. Now my erections are like when I was in my 20s - hard, thick and upward. I think my lady friend appreciates Levitra as much as I do."	10
221,413	Dextromethorphan	Cough	"Paid $10.00 for 3 oz bottle. Took as directed and did not stop coughing. Only upset my stomach. Called the company and they would not stand behind their product. No return policy for unused portion."	1
175,372	Scopolamine	Motion Sickness	"I have only used the patch for flying. I have severe chronic motion sickness. I start to get nausea while picking up my prescription for my flight. Usually I combine a Valium or Xanax to ease the apprehension about possibly getting sick .If I don't take it early enough for my trip , its likely that I'll vomit on the way to the airport but after that I'm fine. Some of my problem is I self induce my condition since I worry about it. I remove the patch as soon as I land but I am wiped out for the rest of the day until I can sleep it off. Blurry vision lasts about a day and dry mouth about the same. Don't cut the patch in half for short trips...It will not work! I found out the hard way."	10
16,583	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	Birth Control	"I personally love Lolo! I have been on it for three years and have no issues with it. I never noticed any weight gain and I rarely have a period. Once while taking this I didn't have one for 11 months straight. When I do get a period it's maybe for 1-2 days and is extremely light. This medicine has been a blessing because before this I would bleed for 2-3 weeks straight and it would be heavy the whole time. Also while taking my acne actually got better. The only reason I gave this medicine a 9 is the fact that I ended up having an unplanned (and unknown) pregnancy while taking it and had an early miscarriage due to continued use. This is the only reason I plan on switching to something a little more foolproof than the pill."	9
79,360	Plan B One-Step	Emergency Contraception	"Long story short, it works! I'm a mom of 2 with my surgery to get my tubes tied scheduled in just 2 weeks from now! I am on the mini pill until then. I forgot my pill on 9/3. Around 3 am that night, hubby and I did the deed without even thinking about the missing pill. The next morning it dawned on me and I was freaking out as I ran to the shops. This was my first time ever taking it. Easy to purchase, easy to take. I was hesitant to spend the $50 but it's better than the money for a new baby!!! No scary side effects besides a little dizziness about 30 mins after taking it. Well, I started my period yesterday!! A week early but I'm not complaining! It is a little heavier and cramps are a little worse than normal but, I'm not pregnant!!"	10
134,376	Darvon	Pain	"I found this bottle from June 2010 that I was given at the emergency room. I can't remember what my visit was for but I have had a migraine since Saturday. I grabbed this bottle in desperation and it was like a miracle. The pain slid away from my head like taking a wig off. My vision is somewhat returning but the pain relief was amazing. I want to talk to my neurologist about a prescription to keep on hand"	9
116,686	Lamictal	Bipolar Disorde	"Lamictal saved my life. I have struggled my whole life with rapid cycling bipolar 2, with more frequent and longer lasting depressive episodes than manic. I was just recently diagnosed and never knew what was wrong with me- I've been dealing with this since as early I can remember , around age 10. I started seeing a counsellor and psychiatrist and this is the conclusion they came to. When I started going I was so close to ending my life, it was terrifying . I just thought it was normal. Then my psychiatrist started me on Lamictal and we worked up to 200 mg and I have never been this happy in my ENTIRE LIFE . I've been overweight forever and I'm now losing a lot of weight healthily, I'm so happy and confident and I'm finally making changes."	10
21,951	Infliximab	Rheumatoid Arthritis	"I was on enbrel for nearly 9 years before it stopped working and humira didn't work at all for me. I started remicade nearly 4 years ago, my Dr started me out getting an infusion every 8 weeks and over the first year he brought it down to every 4 weeks. It's been working great but after the first 2 years my knees started bothering me but after some injection at my orthopedist they have been under control. Now both my elbows are really bothering me, at first it was when I woke up but now it's 24-7. I go in for my next infusion next week and will talk to my rheumatologist about the pain. I was curious to see if anyone else has had knee or elbow pain after being on remicade"	10
152,604	Lortab	Pain	"I started this medication when I had my right hip replaced. 4 months later I had my left hip replaced. My doctor told me to take it as directed. Apparently, it not only relieves pain, but also prevents pain. He said that once I experience pain, it helps to relieve it, but if I take it before I feel pain (we knew I'd experience pain right after surgery) it would prevent it. I found this advise to be right on the mark. At first, I thought I could live without narcotic pain relievers, but it really worked to prevent the pain. Once you feel the pain, you're just trying to catch up."	10
42,046	Tetracycline	Acne	"I'm 16 and it worked wonders! Treated my chest, back acne and especially the acne on my forehead! Still get one or two pimples on my face, but still looks just like it did when I was little kid. Didn't really treat it on my chin. All in all looks good. Although it delayed my period for a month and a half, and I've been on it for a month and a half, apparently a lot of antibiotics do that. Gonna go ask my doctor about that on my next appointment."	9
118,621	Milk of Magnesia	Indigestion	"Looking for a product to cut off GERD at early stage, I purchased Phillips Milk of Magnesia 12 oz. bottle that came with a measuring cap. The laxative dose is 2 to 4 Tbsp so I wanted somewhat less than 2 Tbsp for GERD. I assumed that the measuring cap was for medicinal Tbsps as distinguished from kitchenware Tbsps. Only after taking a bit less than 2 capfuls, upon rinsing the cap, did I notice that the cap is faintly marked for 4 Tbsps. I got more than the max recommended laxative dose! The good news is that it takes care of GERD. The other news is that it takes care of everything else starting a few hours later and continuing over an extended period of time. I was pleased with the GERD result but need to find a lower dose."	9
112,649	Lunesta	Insomnia	"Didn't make me tired at all. About 20 min after taking it the horrible taste kicked in. Water doesn't even taste good. It's awful. "	2
203,827	Suvorexant	Insomnia	"Actually came out of hospital, because I have been suffering from long term insomnia and was prescribed Belsomra 15mg as a 'last resort' option. In my experiences I have already tried Temazepam, Valpam, Valium, Imovane, Seroquel (quetiapine) etc. All those drugs eventually just building up my tolerance each time and I become dependent on them to sleep. I however did try the antidepressant Valdoxan 25mg (Agomelatine). THIS REALLY HELPED ME FOR MONTH. My body really built up tolerance to it and eventually I needed 50mg and then it just stopped working for me after 5 months, but I can assure you it reallllllly helped my insomnia for that short 5 months. Will CONTINUE IN ANOTHER POST"	1
25,701	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	Birth Control	"When I first went to the doctor I was not interested in the patch, she talked me into it and said if I didn't like it after a few months to come back and we would change it. With the birth control pills I used to take I had to pay $50 a month. Although, with the patch I am paying nothing. FREE! Now to the symptoms. The first 3 month sucked between headaches, nausea, being moody, and tired. The worst symptom was cramps when I was not on my period at random times. It hurt so bad and was very annoying. After 3 month of using the patch the symptoms are gone and I absolutely LOVE THE PATCH. I have been on it for about 6 months and the only downfall is that clothes lint collets around it but it's not a huge deal if you put it where no one can see"	9
105,543	Zoladex	Endometriosis	"I am halfway through my Zoladex treatment, and it has been an absolute God send for my pain. I'm not in any pain at all, which is exactly what I wanted. However I am struggling with the side effects; hot flashes, headaches, weakness, night sweats, tiredness, bone pain. I was struggling to get through the day before the treatment, and now I have these other problems to deal with. I am torn about how I feel about it. I would definitely recommend it though, as everyone has different levels of these symptoms, I might just be a bad case."	5
648	Medroxyprogesterone	Abnormal Uterine Bleeding	"I am 47 and this is my second time on Provera. The only side effects I have noticed are intense night sweats. I am hotter than usual. The day after my first dose, I was nauseous and had a headache like a hangover, it has happened a few other times during the 10 days. I do think, that I can live with 10 days a month of the Provera because I was bleeding a lot. I was stuck at home. At least now, even if I don't feel good I can still leave home."	8
16,396	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	Endometriosis	"This was my first pill I started on back in 2011 and stopped in 2012. This pill was great. No side effects in the beginning. Light periods. Unfortunately, I had to stop it when side effects started happening after 9 months.. Broke out in nickel sized hives and had bad insomnia."	7
129,972	Levonorgestrel	Emergency Contraception	"This is the 4th time I take Plan B over a course of 3 years. And not once has it failed me. The most recent time I took it was 2 days after unprotected sex. I was really worried of it not working this time since it was the longest I had gone without taking it. I got my period on time today. This pill works miracles."	10
173,031	Clonazepam	Night Terrors	"Night Terrors have haunted me for the last several years on and off. My night terrors became something that occurred nightly and even if I napped. My family struggled to help me and I had no idea there was help for this. My family doc put me on Clonazepam for anxiety 0.5 at bedtime and I discover my night terrors are no longer there! I am free of night terrors! Feel like I have a new lease on life and hope that the doctor will renew the prescription, but I'm not sure if he will since it's a controlled substance."	10
5,272	Zonisamide	Migraine Prevention	"I have been taking 100 mg of Zonegran daily for about a month, and have noticed a reduction in the amount and severity of my migraines."	8
187,323	Racepinephrine	Asthma, acute	"I was experiencing asthma symptoms from being exposed to a cat. After using Asthmanerfrin starter kit, I felt it work pretty quickly, but also noticed that my heart rate increased, hand tremors, and within a few minutes I began to cough up phlegm with blood. Then about a half hour later, I started to experience tightness in my left lung and it became difficult to swallow. Using the product, only for a few days, I haven't experienced problems with the mechanical functions, and it didn't bother me that it was a different product than a typical inhaler. I kept it clean, like instructed. However, I am concerned with the side effects I've experienced and plan to check with the pharmacist. I fear I am allergic to this product."	5
91,599	Xyrem	ibromyalgia	"Dramatically reduced pain, fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and fuzzy thinking. The last time I skipped taking Xyrem, I was unable to go to sleep all night. I am concerned about this should I need to quit taking it."	9
146,306	Suboxone	Opiate Dependence	"This medication is a life saver. This is definitely an alternative to Methadone or any other medication of this category. This also is a better medication if a patient is dependent on Opiate medicine. I highly recommend this medication to be taken as prescribed by a Doctor. Suboxone has a nasty orange taste to it so using some type of drinking liquid to cover up it's taste is recommended. Do not consume alcohol with this medication."	10
32,356	Lisinopril	High Blood Pressure	"Been on lisinopril for a year and a half. First day of taking it I felt a little dizzy but it was just that day. I do have a dry cough that comes and goes but I feel that's a small price to pay for good health. I do find that drinking plenty of water helps to keep the dry cough away. I was very skeptical about taking this drug at first but now I'm glad I did."	7
21,647	Vagifem	Atrophic Vaginitis	"No side effects and saw an immediate improvement, as well as a more peaceful state of mind, which may or may not be in my head, but I don't care. I felt great taking this medication, and it helped with the painful entry/sex that I was experiencing. Now, no problems!"	10
222,464	Kyleena	Birth Control	"I got the Kyleena inserted yesterday. I went to Planned Parenthood, they were nice and it honestly didn't take long. I'm not gonna lie this did hurt a little, but it wasn't to the point where I wanted to cry . It was just very uncomfortable and very crampy. However my doctor was very gentle and quick!!! I bled all day yesterday with a couple intense cramps here and there but here I am the next day no cramps or bleeding..YAY!! I hope this helps gals, don't be afraid to get it it really doesn't hurt that bad as everyone makes it seem."	8
148,324	Valganciclovir	CMV Prophylaxis	"Valgan takes care of cmv well I had a spk transplant that had cmv I did not have, my dose was 2 tabs 2x for 21 days then 1 2x for 14 days then went off only drug that treats cmv good. I would not take long term because of stomach pain and resistance to drug if future cmv infections should occur it becomes less effective like any other drug and the consequences can be dire for us with transplants, good experience with drug though pretty pricey though but life is priceless good luck"	8
7,763	Xanax	Anxiety	"They work so good for me. I don't know what I would do without it. "	10
152,022	Chantix	Smoking Cessation	"Chantix was a "miracle drug" for me. I smoked 1 pack a day for 15 years. With Chantix I was able to quit after many previous attempts. There were some side effects but nothing that was too bad, you do get nauseous if you don't take it with food but it passes in about a half hour and I did have some trouble sleeping while taking it. I would absolutely recommend it to everyone that wants to quit. Don't let the bad things you hear about it discourage you from taking it. Trust me I have watched too many loved ones suffer through the side effects of chemo, radiation, and knowing you have caused yourself to get terminal cancer. You will have bad dreams for sure when you think about having to tell your children that you are going to die. Try it."	10
150,025	Soma	Muscle Spasm	"I find that Soma helps calm my nerves down and helps with my arthritis pain. I believe it lowers my blood pressure as well. Drinking can be very dangerous with this medication."	9
74,504	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	Birth Control	"Before getting on Microgestin Fe 1/20, I was on Yasmin. I never had any problems with Yasmin, although my period was slightly heavier than desirable. I have been on Microgestin now for four months and literally go through 2 full period cycles in a row each month. It is awful and inconvenient. My doctor actually put me on the pill because of the reports of shorter periods. I know that all bodies react differently, but be cautious of this problem, if you do not want to chance it. I have also experienced severe mood swings, but I cannot discredit it regarding actual birth control. Just remember to take it at the same time, daily."	5
12,421	Parnate	Depression	"Brazileiro'm so my English is bad. I have depression greater than 10 years (I am 47 years old). I would say that in the last two years was in bed 90% of the time without the strength to hold a pen .I only had a bath bath every three months .And when they go me into a psch hospital Dr he explained a lot to me mostly about diet 80%. I talked to my doctor here and started taking it. In the first days started an improvement, today I'm there five months out of bed, I made a website to help people with depression . Mywhole story it almost suicide etc. ). My doctor suggested ESKALITH"	9
3,556	Altabax	Impetig	"I used the medicine according to directions. About an hour later it started to sting and burn and kept getting worse.I couldn't sleep and finally had to get up and wash it off with soap and water."	2
205,742	Pristiq	Depression	"I've been on Pristiq for almost 3 years and yes it works, but the withdrawals I'm experiencing are not worth it. The withdrawal symptoms have lasted two weeks and only get worse by the day. "	4
76,290	Azithromycin Dose Pack	Sinusitis	"Sinusitis was so bad that my teeth even hurt. Now on day 2 of azithromycin, pain about 80% resolved. Absolutely no side effects. Have taken azithromycin in past for sinusitis and consistently note resolution prior to completion of 5 day pack."	10
8,964	Viagra	Erectile Dysfunction	"While this and Cialis may be WONDEFUL for men....what about us women?? We sure could use something to help us!! This works wonders for my hubby...but it's killing me!! Once, even twice in a day is GREAT...but this 'old' lady can't keep up with this. "	8
208,973	Belsomra	Insomnia	"I have tried it all. Haven't slept through one single night in over 15 YEARS...being the wife of a cop who works all whacked hours of the day and night is part of the reason. Dr told me about Belsomra and I figured, "What can it hurt?" - "What's worse than another night of disturbed sleep?" Well, I have experienced THE BEST sleep of my life on this medicine. I take it 1 - 2 hours before bedtime, fall asleep easily, STAY asleep ALL NIGHT without waking at all. I'm one amazed skeptic. I wake up refreshed without feeling like I need any extra sleep and without feeling groggy. I'm actually ready to BE AWAKE. The husband reports that I do NOT move all night! And those awesome, vivid dreams are an added bonus."	9
195,389	Glatiramer	Multiple Sclerosis	"I was on Rebif for three years. I felt tired and dizzy all the time. My liver was greatly affected by the Rebif. I was afraid of liver problems and after checking out other medications I choose Copaxone. No liver problems. There is site soreness but as time goes by it is not so bad any more."	10
30,634	Miconazole	Vaginal Yeast Infection	"I’m 47 and and have been an RN for over 20 years. I’ve used this product a few times in the past for YI with no problems. Not this time. This time after inserting the one day ovule , there was intense pain, burning and itching. It lasted for about an hour and a half despite a cool shower to try to wash it out and now laying down with an ice pack to the area for the past hour. Now it finally feels bearable. They must have changed the formula because this has never happened to me before. Would not recommend this product!!"	1
80,875	Delsym	Cough	"I read all these reviews and decided to try it thinking it might work but I was wrong. Do. Not. Take it. First of all it barely helped my cough at all, some tea and honey could've done better than this. In fact I think my cough got even worse. That part that was most upsetting was when I woke up feeling nauseous. I ignored it and next day took it again and I got EXTREMELY light headed, just crazy dizzy. And then I got the diarrhea afterwards....I just felt confused and out of it. This medicine is absolute trash and I don't recommend taking it at all. I usually don't even write reviews either so that should tell you something. 18f"	1
88,683	Fluticasone	Allergic Rhinitis	"This has changed my life. I had really bad allergies and would get sinus infections at least once every 2 months and everytime I was on a plane. I discovered flonase while on a trip and was at the end of my rope having antibiotics constantly and I tried the flonase as a last resort for some relief. It wasn't instant but the change was amazing. Since taking flonase i haven't had a infection since and have travelled extensively without any issue. I have recommended to a friend who has horrible allergies and it has helped her almost completely ease her symptoms and even stopped her snoring. Might not be for everyone but with regular use it has worked wonders for me"	10
77,664	Cephalexin	Skin or Soft Tissue Infection	"Broke out in hives and severe vaginal itching. Doctor was aware I was allergic to penicillin so why she prescribed this medication is beyond me. "	1
49,309	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	Birth Control	"This was the very first birth control brand I've taken, I was so happy because it didn't give me any weight gain or acne. It did make me very emotional and crazy after using it for a year or more, it made my relationship with the boyfriend go downhill. So I stopped taking it for 3 months and I started gaining a lot of weight out of nowhere. I've never been this heavy before, so I'm deciding to take it again but with a vitamin called Evening Primose Oil capsules. Hopefully it will help with my emotional wreck and craziness. Of course, every brand and dose is different for each person. I wish there was something that would tell us what works best for our bodies."	9

191,368

Lisdexamfetamine

ADHD

"Vyvanse has been a fantastic medication. It is far better than other medications that I have tried. It last all day and when you take the right dose you don't notice it kicking in and you don't notice it when it wears out. I take it first thing in the morning at 5-6. I was taking 20 mg and that seemed to work well. I am currently on a two week trial with 30 mg to see if this works better. This is a medication where it works best when you find the sweet spot. Just because you don't notice an initial buzz does not mean it does not work. The other very important factor is caffeine . This should be keep to a minimum as the combination will light you up . If you feel anxiety, don't have any coffee, you will. See a real change. (:"

10

10,569

Spironolactone

Acne

"I started taking this medication about a year ago. To be honest the first 2 months were OKAY no intense breakouts. But once months 3-4 hit, I experienced the worst breakout of my life!! Painful cysts on my cheeks and around my mouth. I made it through that rough patch and now my skin is incredible. Minor small pimples here and there but my skin is 100% better than what it was before. The down side is that I have gained about 10 pounds around my hips and lower stomach"

7

159,819

Bactrim

Acne

"I could tell it was working within 24 hours of taking it. Just be sure to eat with every dose, it's hard on the stomach!"

10

156,535

Dulaglutide

Diabetes, Type 2

"I was reading all the reviews on Trulicity and got a bit worried with all the getting sick, cancer, and the not working comments. I have been on Trulicity now for three weeks and have not felt any of the symptoms. I noticed I can not eat like I used to. I have to eat smaller meals because I get full fast. My sugar numbers have gotten low, they are at 91 to 117. My numbers have not been this low in a few years. The one thing I do have to do is constantly test my sugars because I get low readings. Lets see how I feel after taking Trulicity for a few months. I will keep you posted."

8

107,062

Implanon

Birth Control

"I have had this for about a month now. I started while on my period and just started slightly spotting. I have been fine (no cramps, not tired, no weight gain, etc.). I did notice the day before I started spotting I felt BLAH. I felt like crying the whole day but The next day I started spotting and my mood was back to normal. I would give it more than just a month. They tell you that people react differently to each method and that some people will have a period on and off for up to 6 months. The insertion of it wasn't as bad as I thought. As others have said the most painful part was when they put the numbing medicine in and then if you bump it while its bruise, its still kind of tender for about a week after. Overall GREAT so far."

10

207,317

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

Bowel Preparation

"Effectiveness: Ok, this stuff really works. No cramping - just a liquid colon blow experience. Tips: Chill the bottles . Hold your nose and drink it quickly to get it over with . Wish I had read about biting into lemons and using lemonade to flavor it. Drinking with a straw sounds like it worked for many on here, but I just chugged it . And lastly but most importantly, pat , don't wipe. Better yet, use moistened wipes! The Bad News: Tastes so horrible and the thick texture is pure disgusting torture. I was nauseous for about an hour after drinking this vile stuff. Hoping something new is invented before I need another screening!"

6

93,398

Vortioxetine

Depression

"A total turn around! I feel like a new person. It's been a long road. I lost my husband of 36yrs, 3 1/2 yrs ago. I had just been surviving; not living. My dr. gave me samples and explained how this medicine works."

10

71,246

Lysteda

Menorrhagia

"I've suffered with heavy periods for the past couple of years. I wanted to make sure that I considered all options before choosing surgery. This medication is great, but has some side effects. For me, I have headaches and diarrhea while on this medication and a few days after my cycle has ended. I also found that my cycle last longer when I take this medication. At this point, I've opted to contend with 2 days of heavy bleeding and with a cycle that last 4-5 days, as opposed to taking the medication with extended periods, headaches and diarrhea; that could last 8-9 days. The plus/pro of the medication is that my periods are lighter when I am taking the medication, however it stays on much longer."

9

209,843

Osphena

Dyspareunia

"Just started taking Osphena after fighting with insurance for almost 3 years to allow it to be covered. (cash price $204 .00) After 3 days use I have noticed an increase of natural vaginal lubricant. I can't wait to start having a sex life again with my husband! Looking forward to the promises and not to worried about the side effects. Thank You Osphena for bringing us back to life!"

10

168,003

Kariva

Birth Control

"This birth control pill has it's advantages in the fact that it gives you a very predictable period, and that's it. The side effects outweigh the benefits. I started getting acne at 23 when I hadn't had it for years, my skin became oily, I started getting headaches that persisted all day, my appetite increased, my sleep was disrupted, and I became depressed. The depression is the worst part. I would wake up and be horribly angry or depressed, without cause. I'm switching back to my old birth control."

2

164,522

Diclofenac

Muscle Pain

"I have been battling gout for decades, my sawbones prescribed Diclofenac for when I have a flare up. However, I'm also a hardcore weightlifter. Often I'm so sore that I can hardly move. I take one of these and it's like a miracle pill, pain goes away. I don't take them often, but when I do...it works BIG TIME!"

10

120,149

Homatropine / hydrocodone

Cough

"Made me sleep great."

10

136,584

Byetta

Diabetes, Type 2

"Brought my A1C's down, as well as weight loss gradually."

9

77,009

Lorcaserin

Weight Loss

"I have a different experience then I'm reading here I've completed 10 days and haven't lost anything in fact I gained a pound I had previously lost."

3

2,767

Mydayis

ADHD

"I wanted this medication to work because I often forget to take my second generic adderral dose on time. However, Mydayis is not the wonder drug I wanted it to be. It takes up to 2 hours to kick in (something they hide in the facts) and even though I "worked" this drawback by waking up earlier to take it there wasn't enough positives to keep me taking it past week four. It lasted about 6 hours before it quickly declined and leaving me with even worse ADD symptoms. It was so bad I couldn't have a conversation or focus enough to make dinner without skipping into laundry, cleaning, or some other distractions. Without the use of any medication I have never had symptoms this bad. If this wasn't bad enough I had horrible nausea and indigestion."

1

213,459

Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

HIV Infection

"Was just diagnosed at the beginning of July 2013. Was hospitalized with PCP pneumonia. My initial counts were CD4 8, and Viral Load 600,000. After some antibiotics, my VL dropped to 350,000 before starting treatment. As of my last test, I had only been on treatment for about 10 days. CD4 up to 72 and VL down to 215. No side effects and I'm grateful to have this medication available to me."

10

102,769

Aripiprazole

Depression

"Amazing rapid turn around. I too am singing after many years, well worth a try."

9

205,770

Pristiq

Obesity

"I have been on this medication for about 2 months now. Started this medication for depression and had the pleasant side effect of appetite suppression for me. I didn't notice anything during the first month of use but during this second month I have noticed not being as hungry as well as eating smaller portions. I have also lost 10lbs in the last month and have more energy. I have had no major side effects but do have an occasional headache but Tylenol generally helps that!"

9

75,936

Temazepam

Insomnia

"I tried this for insomnia after trying many different medications. It does work great for helping you fall asleep and staying asleep, but it does have side effects. Being a hypnotic it does cause you to do things in your sleep you might not remember when you wake up. For example: After taking it one night, I woke up the next morning to find myself soaking wet. I had a bottle of water on my chest. I had poured the water all over myself during the night and had no memory of it. This is just me though, some people have no problems with this medication. Overall, it works great for helping you fall asleep."

5

62,852

Cozaar

High Blood Pressure

"Male 56. I started taking Cozaar just 4 days ago, to add to my current regiment of diuretic and betablocker, as my BP was climbing. After only 4 days taking it, my BP went from 170/102 down to 129/69, and I am only on a 25 mg dose; smaller than even what the manufacturer recommends. This med works.....and fast. NO side effects for me."

10

94,689

Abilify

Bipolar Disorde

"I was VERY hesitant on taking this medication, and like most of you reading these reviews, I too was scared of what it might or might not do. All I can say, in 3 days (2mg dose) there was a huge difference in my attitude, calmness and overall presence in me and my thoughts. Amazing!!!! I have so much energy and love doing things again. It has been one week, and for those of you who are affraid to gain weight; you must know, I am losing weight. It has actually decreased my apitite, however that might be because I am cautious of it and find other ways to curb cravings. One side effect I am having is NOT sleeping, although we are going through a bit of a heat wave and even air conditioning is not helping. Good Luck!"

9

168,359

Rizatriptan

Migraine

"This works wonders for me, but makes me a little nutty for awhile. Better than migraines by a long shot. They try and make it taste minty, but still a little foul tasting."

10

149,148

Mirena

Birth Control

"Felt compelled to weigh in on the insertion issue. Everybody is different, of course, but I had read many forums in which woman after woman called the insertion excruciating, agonizing, or the worst pain they've ever felt. I am small-build (5'0), never had children. It was really not that bad. Three rather severe cramps - but nothing worse than I have had with a particularly bad period. I had no local anesthetic and I took 800mg ibuprofen one hour beforehand. It was inserted less than an hour ago and I am back at work and feeling fine. I think one thing that may make a difference is the experience of the nurse practitioner or doctor performing the procedure. The more experienced, the faster. Mine took less than three minutes total. Not bad."

9

881

Clemastine

Allergic Rhinitis

"I have used this medicine for a number of years for allergy and hay fever (dust, mold, pollen, etc) and find it is quite effective for mild to moderate hay fever symptoms with no noticeable side effects. For a long acting OTC remedy its relatively cheap, too, around $15 for 100 1.34mg tab doses and I take 1-2 tabs/day."

10

206,690

Levalbuterol

Asthma, acute

"I previously used MaxAir (perbuterol) for over 30 years, which works noticeably better than this stuff. I get a paradoxial spasm from albuterol, can't take it. But the Einsteins here decided to discontinue perbuterol because not enough people use it, to justify making it! Someone at FDA even told me to take albuterol anyway! This stuff is better than nothing. If you can't take albuterol for whatever reason, this is the only rescue replacement."

8

89,218

Celexa

Depression

"Celexa has changed my life. The first couple days I was yawning uncontrollably which is a rare side effect. After that I started to feel like a robot almost. I just did things, I didn't think too much about anything. I guess maybe that's why it helps with depression. But not only does it suppress the bad thoughts. It also suppresses the positive and creative thoughts."

6

81,370

Yaz

Birth Control

"My first month on Yaz, and I must say I've noticed two changes. On the plus side, period is much lighter and I'm not suffering from the debilitating exhaustion I had for years during each period. However, I'm getting panicky and got palpitations."

5

91,958

Lyrica

ibromyalgia

"I was practically bedridden when I finally got diagnosed with fibromyalgia. After prescribing all the usual medications, with no relief, Lyrica was added and gradually increased to my current level of 400mg/daily. I was able to break the bed to sofa to bed routine and start moderate exercise. While I am nowhere near my former physical self, the level of relief is remarkable. I had some problems getting Lyrica because it was so expensive and I really suffered while I didn't have it. Currently I am getting my prescription through the VA but we are moving and a new VA doctor may not be willing to jump through all the hoops necessary for me. I know my current doctor had to fight for me."

8

212,308

Lamotrigine

Bipolar Disorde

"This medicine has changed the quality of my life, and those who are in my life. It has been greatly enhanced by my usage of this medicine. I wish everyone who suffered mentally could use this medicine as a magic pill, but I know that's not possible. I was on so many different medicines before my doctor put me on this - misdiagnosis on his part - and I'm so glad that this medicine exists for us bi-polar folks."

10

145,381

Zithromax

Sinusitis

"Many many sinus infections over the years. This knocks it out in 3 days compared to 10."

10

183,062

Cymbalta

Depression

"Have taken this medicine for over 3 years, I was previously on Pristiq. To start with at 60mg this medication worked for me pretty well for a year or so. Once I became pregnant they reduced my dose ( just to be safe) bad idea, I had a massive panic attack and feel very hopeless. They upped my dose to 60mg again which didn't seem so help so after having my boy they increased to 120mg which worked for about 3 weeks then it was as if I was taking nothing. Figure my body has just become immune. Also bad withdrawal symptoms when you miss a dose. Very dizzy, nauseous, sleepy not a nice experience unfortunately. But please remember this is just my experience with this medication not yours it could be completely different.."

6

181,143

Prozac

Obsessive Compulsive Disorde

"I was reluctant to begin fluoxetine because I'd had a terrible experience when my GP started me on 50mg of sertraline. Eventually I ended up going private and the psych prescribed me prozac but starting on a really low dose of 10mg for a week, then 20mg for 4 weeks and now 40mg for the last month. It's been great. Really cut down my intrusive thoughts to basically nothing, concentration is better, I'm enjoying life again! This is also due to a good therapist but the medication has definitely helped. Main side effect was sleepiness but having suffered with insomnia on and off for years, it's been great not dreading bedtime anymore. In the first couple of weeks of a new dose, I'd have a bit of brain fog but other than that, it's been great!"

10

74,433

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Birth Control

"I am taking Microgestin FE 1/20 for a month now. I took the first pill and then decided to just read up on it. I was scared out of my mind after reading reviews. I tried to calm myself down by saying that people usually only give reviews with a bad experience. Rarely do people seek out these sites to give a positive one. Nevertheless I was scared. I thought I was going to gain weight, be an emotional crazy person, suffer from bad eye sight, etc, etc. I was especially scared because I would take the pill at noon and at 5 pm everyday I would feel nauseous. I changed my time to 5pm, and hey problem solved. I am usually in bed by the time the nausea would start. Other then that, no weight gain, no headaches, no loss of sexual interest, and no breast tenderness. Everyone is different and their bodies react differently. I would say I am very satisfied with this birth control."

8

229,246

Pacerone

Arrhythmia

"On this medicine for 6 yrs. No recognized side effects. Last X-ray, lungs okay."

10

137,138

Isotretinoin

Acne

"Accutane has saved my life. My acne surfaced around 22 years old and from then on I've tried every salicylic and benzol product, retin-a and every other topical product from the dermatologist, and oral antibiotic known to mankind and nothing worked. I started accutane, now just starting month 4, and I have NO pimples! Only minimal scarring, but who cares as long as I don't have disgusting bumps and whiteheads all over my face! If you can get over the crazy dryness and chapped lips 24/7 you will be good. No joke I used to be able to count anywhere from 10-20 pimples on my face, now I am clear!!!! I'm so scared because I need to stop accutane a month early and pray my acne doesn't come back:("

9

164,828

Phentermine / topiramate

Weight Loss

"After reading these reviews, I braced myself and decided to take the plunge expecting negative side effects. So far, I've experienced none of it the first 2 days. I'm 61 with lower blood pressure so maybe that helps going in. I am drinking 100 oz of water a day as I think the headaches can be dehydration. I'm thankful for a previous comment about breaking this med into its 2 component prescriptions. My cost for 30 days was under $40. Everyone will have a different experience but I it took away my obsession with food. I ate half my breakfast this a.m. and just didn't feel like eating the rest of it. I am going to forget I'm taking the drug and concentrate on working out most every day!"

10

205,657

Pristiq

Anxiety

"I started 50mg of Pristiq only two days ago. My doctor didn't like the medicine combination that I was on before and they seemed to not be working so well anymore. I was taking Cymbalta and Celexa. I stopped taking Cymbalta and took Pristiq and the Celexa the first day. I was very afraid of a horrid drop in my mood all day being without my Cymbalta. But my mood was great. I stopped taking the Celexa and only took the Pristiq. It's crazy I feel good. Well aside from the dizzy dumb head feeling. I also get headaches here and there but nothing too terrible. In the past I have tried Effexor XR, Prozac, Lexapro and Zoloft for my depression anxiety. I am really impressed with Pristiq."

10

58,735

Hydrochlorothiazide / telmisartan

High Blood Pressure

"I've been on it for five years. Works great. Dropped the hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) because my blood pressure was controlled without it. Then the first substitute I tried is Amlodipine and I now have swollen feet and ankles so guess what, until I can see my MD I'm back on MiCardis."

10

182,564

Mirena

Birth Control

"I had my IUD placed in, almost 3 months ago exactly. I had fairly regular periods that lasted about a week everytime, maybe 2-3 days of heavier bleeding, and next to no cramps. With the exception of about a week, maybe two, I have bled everyday since. They say there can be spotting, but it's been more than spotting for me. Just when I think I'm about to stop, it starts back up. Not only that but I don't have acne and all of a sudden it's there and it's only getting worse. I'm also tired all the time, moody, and sick a lot. "

1

98,475

Nexplanon

Birth Control

"I've had my nexplanon for over a year now, it's very effective against not getting pregnant and that's the best part only. I have 2 periods a month, one light one heavy. I randomly bleed as well as cramp horribly before I start. I've had headaches, nausea, hives, nasal sinus issues, depression, mood swings, weight gain, loss of appetite, peeling skin on my face, dandruff, rash on my arm, constantly itching, loss of sex drive, tiredness and the list continues. "

5

214,765

Prevpac

Helicobacter Pylori Infection

"I will take this medicine the rest of my life if it means no more bacteria. I know that's an exaggeration. I have had diarrhea everyday, which is burning my skin around my Anus. I can live with anything as long as I'm on the right path to recovery. The diarrhea occurs all day long, without much time to get to the bathroom. But I expect many bowel movements since I'm ridding myself of a digestive bacteria. I highly recommend this medicine pack, with positive thoughts of 100% recovery in my near future."

10

226,300

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I've had the nexplanon in for about a year. I didn't like it at first because after I gave birth I got it inserted about a couple weeks after. Obviously I still had my period so when I got it in, I had heavy bleeding everyday for about a month. I always felt like I was pregnant because I had symptoms like nausea, bloating, mood swings, and my breasts swelled up. I talked to my doctor and she gave me pills to control my estrogen and that helped within 3 days. After that it was smooth sailing. Within the year I had spotting twice that lasted about a week. I felt normal again and for me it was awesome. I did however get it removed couple days ago only because my husband and I are planning on getting pregnant. I will use nexplanon again!"

9

214,515

Tioconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

"I have been suffering with vaginal discharge and yeast infection on and off for approximate 15 years. I used Monistat to no avail. My doctor told me to try Vagistat and two days later, I feel great! I honestly would recommend this product to anyone suffering. At last I can honestly say I feel some relief. Thanks Vagistat"

9

103,159

Estarylla

Birth Control

"I've been on Estarylla for about 3 weeks. I've had some nausea but not enough to actually puke. I used to get 4-5 pimples at a time but now I have none at all! I haven't gained any weight. Technically there's no reason why you can't skip the placebo week and skip your period but I like knowing for a fact whether or not I'm pregnant. I don't really have bad mood swings. My boyfriend and I were using the withdrawal method and condoms and tracking my fertility for a year and 3 months and now we don't have to do that! So overall I'd recommend at least giving this medication a chance because I was scared to death but it ended up being great for me, and I'm usually very sensitive to medication."

9

220,608

Loestrin 24 Fe

Birth Control

"I started taking this medicine in September or 2010 and am stopping May of 2011. I had no problems with it until the last few months I have had four periods in two months. I have also gained weight since on this birth control with no changes to diet or exercise. I would recommend this if only concerned about birth control. I had very bad, heavy periods but only lasted 4 days and cramped constantly."

5

70,838

Magnesium citrate

Constipation

"Because I'm over 190 lbs, doc said I had to take Mg Citrate 2 days before colonoscopy. (The day before I also get to deal with Suprep, which is worse.) Downed the 10 oz. bottle in 4 shots, followed by 8 oz. cold water. It hit me a few hours later and then again in another hour or so%u2014don't know if it'll hit again, but all feels calm right now. Pretty well flushed out. I had already had 3 BMs earlier today...not really unusual for me...and wasn't really full of food. The stuff definitely works. I had the Lemon flavor. Told my wife it tasted like "lemon-flavored old underwear." Really not great-tasting, but keeping it cold and holding my nose helped. Worked right through my pain meds, too. Finding it a bit difficult to stay hydrated."

9

74,024

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Birth Control

"I've been on Loestrin almost 2 years now and have no real complaints! Nowhere near the weight gain I had while previously on Depo (maybe a pound or 2 on Loestrin) and my breasts have become significantly bigger (to the happiness of my boyfriend) and my skin is SO much smoother (also huge perk for him). I would really give it a 9.5 rating because those times when my period comes a day or 2 later then it should (because it only lasts 2 days at max) I start worrying if I'm pregnant, but in the end, never am! My doctor said if I hated the paranoia then to use a back up birth control too."

10

55,693

Effexor

Depression

"Started Effexor after other anti-depressants gave me too many side effects. I'm four months in now and so far it has been great. I do have times where I'm very sleepy, have vivid dreams, and some weight gain but those are minor to me compared to how miserable I was before. Sexually it's been helpful as I'm not on edge all the time and can relax easier. It's up to the individual to decide what side effects are deal breakers. I have accidentally missed a dose here and there but haven't experienced any of the withdrawals that others have."

8

87,254

Latuda

Bipolar Disorde

"I took Latuda 40 mg for a week and then 80 the next week. I had to stop halfway through week 2 because I wasn't sleeping and I was feeling more agitated. Actually, it made my bipolar worse. I was up and down and up and down within a matter of minutes. "

1

108,480

Bupropion / naltrexone

Obesity

"This is day 4 of taking the medication. No side effects except for an ever so slight headache. I attributed the headache more to a caffeine withdrawal. It has definitely taken away the urge to eat. I have not snacked in between meals at all and have not had an urge to. I have lost 3lbs since starting. It has also taken away all urges to drink alcohol, which is one of the reasons I put on all my weight. It's not that I couldn't make healthy choices when dieting but I ate too much and Contrave has taken that urge away. I hope you have found this review helpful and I will continue with updates."

10

26,240

Sprintec

Birth Control

"I have been on sprintec a little over a year and it has done wonderful by far in preventing pregnancy. My major problem would be the constant migraines. it progressed to worse. I am looking into a different method."

8

57,164

Trilipix

High Cholesterol

"Trilipix reduced my triglycerides from 3456 to 200, yes that's the number, and lowered all my bad cholesterol from 355 to normal, but unfortunately, Trilipix gave me the same side effect, dizziness, joint pain, a lot of muscle pain issue. Now I'm going back to the doctor. I just noticed that when I read all the side effects of Trilipix and now I understand what causes all the pain I was going through."

5

29,371

Topiramate

Migraine Prevention

"Was rx'd for migraine control and prevention. Worked. But the painful tingling in my hands and feet was so extreme, I couldn't handle it. It also messed me up with some outrageous severe insomnia, and that's one thing that I can't have any more out of control. Even with Lunesta and other hefty sleep aids I was a mess, no sleep at all. I'm just now hearing how it helps with weight loss, which Id love to get advantages from, but the side effects weren't worth it at all."

6

166,439

Levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"I got the liletta inserted in August 2016. I have never had children so the insertion process was horribly painful. I cramped afterwards for about 3 days. My first period with liletta was unbearable! I went to my doctor because the cramps were so bad I thought something was seriously wrong. It also lasted 2 weeks which a normal period for me is about 2-4 days. She said with it being my first period with the IUD it was completely normal. My second period I had no pain but was still bleeding for about 2 weeks. It starts out as brown spotting for about 4 days and then bright red bleeding for 4 days and back to brown spotting for another 4-6 days. It's been so annoying!!! Totally interferes with my sex life. I also am experiencing alot of acne."

4

91,602

Xyrem

Narcolepsy

"It has helped my sleep immensely. I don't leave home without it ever."

9

137,322

Isotretinoin

Acne

"I have recently started using the medicine about a week ago. I have seen the most amazing results. The only down side about it is it causes my allergies to flare causing me to have headaches and the worst chapped lips ever! Other than that no complaints at this time."

8

143,720

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"Before I got the nexplanon, I was in the hospital for anemia due to vaginal blood loss. I was on the pill and kept forgetting to take it, and had an unwanted pregnant, which resulted in an abortion, which caused the anemia. I regret it every day. At first the nexplanon was excellent, it finally helped the blood loss. I haven't really bled too much, I usually only bleed 1-3 days. But the negative is, I gained 20+ pounds, I get sharp pains in my abdomen, I also get pains where it was implanted, I have no sex drive anymore, headaches and feeling nauseous. As well as mood swings. I've been with my boyfriend for almost 2 years and lack of sex drive and mood swings are hurting our relationship. Debating on getting it removed or not."

6

13,031

Vardenafil

Erectile Dysfunction

"Levitra saved my sex life. I no longer experience the frustration/embarrassment of not getting erect. I take about a 5mg dose and it works within about 30 minutes and continues to work for about 18 hours. Multiple erections are easy to achieve. I am 64 years old and my pre- Levitra erections were seldom full hard or full sized. Now my erections are like when I was in my 20s - hard, thick and upward. I think my lady friend appreciates Levitra as much as I do."

10

221,413

Dextromethorphan

Cough

"Paid $10.00 for 3 oz bottle. Took as directed and did not stop coughing. Only upset my stomach. Called the company and they would not stand behind their product. No return policy for unused portion."

1

175,372

Scopolamine

Motion Sickness

"I have only used the patch for flying. I have severe chronic motion sickness. I start to get nausea while picking up my prescription for my flight. Usually I combine a Valium or Xanax to ease the apprehension about possibly getting sick .If I don't take it early enough for my trip , its likely that I'll vomit on the way to the airport but after that I'm fine. Some of my problem is I self induce my condition since I worry about it. I remove the patch as soon as I land but I am wiped out for the rest of the day until I can sleep it off. Blurry vision lasts about a day and dry mouth about the same. Don't cut the patch in half for short trips...It will not work! I found out the hard way."

10

16,583

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Birth Control

"I personally love Lolo! I have been on it for three years and have no issues with it. I never noticed any weight gain and I rarely have a period. Once while taking this I didn't have one for 11 months straight. When I do get a period it's maybe for 1-2 days and is extremely light. This medicine has been a blessing because before this I would bleed for 2-3 weeks straight and it would be heavy the whole time. Also while taking my acne actually got better. The only reason I gave this medicine a 9 is the fact that I ended up having an unplanned (and unknown) pregnancy while taking it and had an early miscarriage due to continued use. This is the only reason I plan on switching to something a little more foolproof than the pill."

9

79,360

Plan B One-Step

Emergency Contraception

"Long story short, it works! I'm a mom of 2 with my surgery to get my tubes tied scheduled in just 2 weeks from now! I am on the mini pill until then. I forgot my pill on 9/3. Around 3 am that night, hubby and I did the deed without even thinking about the missing pill. The next morning it dawned on me and I was freaking out as I ran to the shops. This was my first time ever taking it. Easy to purchase, easy to take. I was hesitant to spend the $50 but it's better than the money for a new baby!!! No scary side effects besides a little dizziness about 30 mins after taking it. Well, I started my period yesterday!! A week early but I'm not complaining! It is a little heavier and cramps are a little worse than normal but, I'm not pregnant!!"

10

134,376

Darvon

Pain

"I found this bottle from June 2010 that I was given at the emergency room. I can't remember what my visit was for but I have had a migraine since Saturday. I grabbed this bottle in desperation and it was like a miracle. The pain slid away from my head like taking a wig off. My vision is somewhat returning but the pain relief was amazing. I want to talk to my neurologist about a prescription to keep on hand"

9

116,686

Lamictal

Bipolar Disorde

"Lamictal saved my life. I have struggled my whole life with rapid cycling bipolar 2, with more frequent and longer lasting depressive episodes than manic. I was just recently diagnosed and never knew what was wrong with me- I've been dealing with this since as early I can remember , around age 10. I started seeing a counsellor and psychiatrist and this is the conclusion they came to. When I started going I was so close to ending my life, it was terrifying . I just thought it was normal. Then my psychiatrist started me on Lamictal and we worked up to 200 mg and I have never been this happy in my ENTIRE LIFE . I've been overweight forever and I'm now losing a lot of weight healthily, I'm so happy and confident and I'm finally making changes."

10

21,951

Infliximab

Rheumatoid Arthritis

"I was on enbrel for nearly 9 years before it stopped working and humira didn't work at all for me. I started remicade nearly 4 years ago, my Dr started me out getting an infusion every 8 weeks and over the first year he brought it down to every 4 weeks. It's been working great but after the first 2 years my knees started bothering me but after some injection at my orthopedist they have been under control. Now both my elbows are really bothering me, at first it was when I woke up but now it's 24-7. I go in for my next infusion next week and will talk to my rheumatologist about the pain. I was curious to see if anyone else has had knee or elbow pain after being on remicade"

10

152,604

Lortab

Pain

"I started this medication when I had my right hip replaced. 4 months later I had my left hip replaced. My doctor told me to take it as directed. Apparently, it not only relieves pain, but also prevents pain. He said that once I experience pain, it helps to relieve it, but if I take it before I feel pain (we knew I'd experience pain right after surgery) it would prevent it. I found this advise to be right on the mark. At first, I thought I could live without narcotic pain relievers, but it really worked to prevent the pain. Once you feel the pain, you're just trying to catch up."

10

42,046

Tetracycline

Acne

"I'm 16 and it worked wonders! Treated my chest, back acne and especially the acne on my forehead! Still get one or two pimples on my face, but still looks just like it did when I was little kid. Didn't really treat it on my chin. All in all looks good. Although it delayed my period for a month and a half, and I've been on it for a month and a half, apparently a lot of antibiotics do that. Gonna go ask my doctor about that on my next appointment."

9

118,621

Milk of Magnesia

Indigestion

"Looking for a product to cut off GERD at early stage, I purchased Phillips Milk of Magnesia 12 oz. bottle that came with a measuring cap. The laxative dose is 2 to 4 Tbsp so I wanted somewhat less than 2 Tbsp for GERD. I assumed that the measuring cap was for medicinal Tbsps as distinguished from kitchenware Tbsps. Only after taking a bit less than 2 capfuls, upon rinsing the cap, did I notice that the cap is faintly marked for 4 Tbsps. I got more than the max recommended laxative dose! The good news is that it takes care of GERD. The other news is that it takes care of everything else starting a few hours later and continuing over an extended period of time. I was pleased with the GERD result but need to find a lower dose."

9

112,649

Lunesta

Insomnia

"Didn't make me tired at all. About 20 min after taking it the horrible taste kicked in. Water doesn't even taste good. It's awful. "

2

203,827

Suvorexant

Insomnia

"Actually came out of hospital, because I have been suffering from long term insomnia and was prescribed Belsomra 15mg as a 'last resort' option. In my experiences I have already tried Temazepam, Valpam, Valium, Imovane, Seroquel (quetiapine) etc. All those drugs eventually just building up my tolerance each time and I become dependent on them to sleep. I however did try the antidepressant Valdoxan 25mg (Agomelatine). THIS REALLY HELPED ME FOR MONTH. My body really built up tolerance to it and eventually I needed 50mg and then it just stopped working for me after 5 months, but I can assure you it reallllllly helped my insomnia for that short 5 months. *Will CONTINUE IN ANOTHER POST*"

1

25,701

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

Birth Control

"When I first went to the doctor I was not interested in the patch, she talked me into it and said if I didn't like it after a few months to come back and we would change it. With the birth control pills I used to take I had to pay $50 a month. Although, with the patch I am paying nothing. FREE! Now to the symptoms. The first 3 month sucked between headaches, nausea, being moody, and tired. The worst symptom was cramps when I was not on my period at random times. It hurt so bad and was very annoying. After 3 month of using the patch the symptoms are gone and I absolutely LOVE THE PATCH. I have been on it for about 6 months and the only downfall is that clothes lint collets around it but it's not a huge deal if you put it where no one can see"

9

105,543

Zoladex

Endometriosis

"I am halfway through my Zoladex treatment, and it has been an absolute God send for my pain. I'm not in any pain at all, which is exactly what I wanted. However I am struggling with the side effects; hot flashes, headaches, weakness, night sweats, tiredness, bone pain. I was struggling to get through the day before the treatment, and now I have these other problems to deal with. I am torn about how I feel about it. I would definitely recommend it though, as everyone has different levels of these symptoms, I might just be a bad case."

5

648

Medroxyprogesterone

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

"I am 47 and this is my second time on Provera. The only side effects I have noticed are intense night sweats. I am hotter than usual. The day after my first dose, I was nauseous and had a headache like a hangover, it has happened a few other times during the 10 days. I do think, that I can live with 10 days a month of the Provera because I was bleeding a lot. I was stuck at home. At least now, even if I don't feel good I can still leave home."

8

16,396

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Endometriosis

"This was my first pill I started on back in 2011 and stopped in 2012. This pill was great. No side effects in the beginning. Light periods. Unfortunately, I had to stop it when side effects started happening after 9 months.. Broke out in nickel sized hives and had bad insomnia."

7

129,972

Levonorgestrel

Emergency Contraception

"This is the 4th time I take Plan B over a course of 3 years. And not once has it failed me. The most recent time I took it was 2 days after unprotected sex. I was really worried of it not working this time since it was the longest I had gone without taking it. I got my period on time today. This pill works miracles."

10

173,031

Clonazepam

Night Terrors

"Night Terrors have haunted me for the last several years on and off. My night terrors became something that occurred nightly and even if I napped. My family struggled to help me and I had no idea there was help for this. My family doc put me on Clonazepam for anxiety 0.5 at bedtime and I discover my night terrors are no longer there! I am free of night terrors! Feel like I have a new lease on life and hope that the doctor will renew the prescription, but I'm not sure if he will since it's a controlled substance."

10

5,272

Zonisamide

Migraine Prevention

"I have been taking 100 mg of Zonegran daily for about a month, and have noticed a reduction in the amount and severity of my migraines."

8

187,323

Racepinephrine

Asthma, acute

"I was experiencing asthma symptoms from being exposed to a cat. After using Asthmanerfrin starter kit, I felt it work pretty quickly, but also noticed that my heart rate increased, hand tremors, and within a few minutes I began to cough up phlegm with blood. Then about a half hour later, I started to experience tightness in my left lung and it became difficult to swallow. Using the product, only for a few days, I haven't experienced problems with the mechanical functions, and it didn't bother me that it was a different product than a typical inhaler. I kept it clean, like instructed. However, I am concerned with the side effects I've experienced and plan to check with the pharmacist. I fear I am allergic to this product."

5

91,599

Xyrem

ibromyalgia

"Dramatically reduced pain, fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and fuzzy thinking. The last time I skipped taking Xyrem, I was unable to go to sleep all night. I am concerned about this should I need to quit taking it."

9

146,306

Suboxone

Opiate Dependence

"This medication is a life saver. This is definitely an alternative to Methadone or any other medication of this category. This also is a better medication if a patient is dependent on Opiate medicine. I highly recommend this medication to be taken as prescribed by a Doctor. Suboxone has a nasty orange taste to it so using some type of drinking liquid to cover up it's taste is recommended. Do not consume alcohol with this medication."

10

32,356

Lisinopril

High Blood Pressure

"Been on lisinopril for a year and a half. First day of taking it I felt a little dizzy but it was just that day. I do have a dry cough that comes and goes but I feel that's a small price to pay for good health. I do find that drinking plenty of water helps to keep the dry cough away. I was very skeptical about taking this drug at first but now I'm glad I did."

7

21,647

Vagifem

Atrophic Vaginitis

"No side effects and saw an immediate improvement, as well as a more peaceful state of mind, which may or may not be in my head, but I don't care. I felt great taking this medication, and it helped with the painful entry/sex that I was experiencing. Now, no problems!"

10

222,464

Kyleena

Birth Control

"I got the Kyleena inserted yesterday. I went to Planned Parenthood, they were nice and it honestly didn't take long. I'm not gonna lie this did hurt a little, but it wasn't to the point where I wanted to cry . It was just very uncomfortable and very crampy. However my doctor was very gentle and quick!!! I bled all day yesterday with a couple intense cramps here and there but here I am the next day no cramps or bleeding..YAY!! I hope this helps gals, don't be afraid to get it it really doesn't hurt that bad as everyone makes it seem."

8

148,324

Valganciclovir

CMV Prophylaxis

"Valgan takes care of cmv well I had a spk transplant that had cmv I did not have, my dose was 2 tabs 2x for 21 days then 1 2x for 14 days then went off only drug that treats cmv good. I would not take long term because of stomach pain and resistance to drug if future cmv infections should occur it becomes less effective like any other drug and the consequences can be dire for us with transplants, good experience with drug though pretty pricey though but life is priceless good luck"

8

7,763

Xanax

Anxiety

"They work so good for me. I don't know what I would do without it. "

10

152,022

Chantix

Smoking Cessation

"Chantix was a "miracle drug" for me. I smoked 1 pack a day for 15 years. With Chantix I was able to quit after many previous attempts. There were some side effects but nothing that was too bad, you do get nauseous if you don't take it with food but it passes in about a half hour and I did have some trouble sleeping while taking it. I would absolutely recommend it to everyone that wants to quit. Don't let the bad things you hear about it discourage you from taking it. Trust me I have watched too many loved ones suffer through the side effects of chemo, radiation, and knowing you have caused yourself to get terminal cancer. You will have bad dreams for sure when you think about having to tell your children that you are going to die. Try it."

10

150,025

Soma

Muscle Spasm

"I find that Soma helps calm my nerves down and helps with my arthritis pain. I believe it lowers my blood pressure as well. Drinking can be very dangerous with this medication."

9

74,504

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Birth Control

"Before getting on Microgestin Fe 1/20, I was on Yasmin. I never had any problems with Yasmin, although my period was slightly heavier than desirable. I have been on Microgestin now for four months and literally go through 2 full period cycles in a row each month. It is awful and inconvenient. My doctor actually put me on the pill because of the reports of shorter periods. I know that all bodies react differently, but be cautious of this problem, if you do not want to chance it. I have also experienced severe mood swings, but I cannot discredit it regarding actual birth control. Just remember to take it at the same time, daily."

5

12,421

Parnate

Depression

"Brazileiro'm so my English is bad. I have depression greater than 10 years (I am 47 years old). I would say that in the last two years was in bed 90% of the time without the strength to hold a pen .I only had a bath bath every three months .And when they go me into a psch hospital Dr he explained a lot to me mostly about diet 80%. I talked to my doctor here and started taking it. In the first days started an improvement, today I'm there five months out of bed, I made a website to help people with depression . Mywhole story it almost suicide etc. ). My doctor suggested ESKALITH"

9

3,556

Altabax

Impetig

"I used the medicine according to directions. About an hour later it started to sting and burn and kept getting worse.I couldn't sleep and finally had to get up and wash it off with soap and water."

2

205,742

Pristiq

Depression

"I've been on Pristiq for almost 3 years and yes it works, but the withdrawals I'm experiencing are not worth it. The withdrawal symptoms have lasted two weeks and only get worse by the day. "

4

76,290

Azithromycin Dose Pack

Sinusitis

"Sinusitis was so bad that my teeth even hurt. Now on day 2 of azithromycin, pain about 80% resolved. Absolutely no side effects. Have taken azithromycin in past for sinusitis and consistently note resolution prior to completion of 5 day pack."

10

8,964

Viagra

Erectile Dysfunction

"While this and Cialis may be WONDEFUL for men....what about us women?? We sure could use something to help us!! This works wonders for my hubby...but it's killing me!! Once, even twice in a day is GREAT...but this 'old' lady can't keep up with this. "

8

208,973

Belsomra

Insomnia

"I have tried it all. Haven't slept through one single night in over 15 YEARS...being the wife of a cop who works all whacked hours of the day and night is part of the reason. Dr told me about Belsomra and I figured, "What can it hurt?" - "What's worse than another night of disturbed sleep?" Well, I have experienced THE BEST sleep of my life on this medicine. I take it 1 - 2 hours before bedtime, fall asleep easily, STAY asleep ALL NIGHT without waking at all. I'm one amazed skeptic. I wake up refreshed without feeling like I need any extra sleep and without feeling groggy. I'm actually ready to BE AWAKE. The husband reports that I do NOT move all night! And those awesome, vivid dreams are an added bonus."

9

195,389

Glatiramer

Multiple Sclerosis

"I was on Rebif for three years. I felt tired and dizzy all the time. My liver was greatly affected by the Rebif. I was afraid of liver problems and after checking out other medications I choose Copaxone. No liver problems. There is site soreness but as time goes by it is not so bad any more."

10

30,634

Miconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

"I’m 47 and and have been an RN for over 20 years. I’ve used this product a few times in the past for YI with no problems. Not this time. This time after inserting the one day ovule , there was intense pain, burning and itching. It lasted for about an hour and a half despite a cool shower to try to wash it out and now laying down with an ice pack to the area for the past hour. Now it finally feels bearable. They must have changed the formula because this has never happened to me before. Would not recommend this product!!"

1

80,875

Delsym

Cough

"I read all these reviews and decided to try it thinking it might work but I was wrong. Do. Not. Take it. First of all it barely helped my cough at all, some tea and honey could've done better than this. In fact I think my cough got even worse. That part that was most upsetting was when I woke up feeling nauseous. I ignored it and next day took it again and I got EXTREMELY light headed, just crazy dizzy. And then I got the diarrhea afterwards....I just felt confused and out of it. This medicine is absolute trash and I don't recommend taking it at all. I usually don't even write reviews either so that should tell you something. 18f"

1

88,683

Fluticasone

Allergic Rhinitis

"This has changed my life. I had really bad allergies and would get sinus infections at least once every 2 months and everytime I was on a plane. I discovered flonase while on a trip and was at the end of my rope having antibiotics constantly and I tried the flonase as a last resort for some relief. It wasn't instant but the change was amazing. Since taking flonase i haven't had a infection since and have travelled extensively without any issue. I have recommended to a friend who has horrible allergies and it has helped her almost completely ease her symptoms and even stopped her snoring. Might not be for everyone but with regular use it has worked wonders for me"

10

77,664

Cephalexin

Skin or Soft Tissue Infection

"Broke out in hives and severe vaginal itching. Doctor was aware I was allergic to penicillin so why she prescribed this medication is beyond me. "

1

49,309

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"This was the very first birth control brand I've taken, I was so happy because it didn't give me any weight gain or acne. It did make me very emotional and crazy after using it for a year or more, it made my relationship with the boyfriend go downhill. So I stopped taking it for 3 months and I started gaining a lot of weight out of nowhere. I've never been this heavy before, so I'm deciding to take it again but with a vitamin called Evening Primose Oil capsules. Hopefully it will help with my emotional wreck and craziness. Of course, every brand and dose is different for each person. I wish there was something that would tell us what works best for our bodies."

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