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Naproxen
Gout, Acute
"I suffer from gout in my feet periodically because I do not take preventative medicines. My last bout I tried Tylenol extra strength first and got no relief. I switched to Aleve gel caps and immediately felt the pain decrease. I am a believer and also an Aleveir, thanks a lot."
9
150,890
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
Bronchitis
"I had a very bad cough, it may have been bronchitis or some other infection but I was given this antibiotic from a doctor and within a day or two I was feeling much better. It worked pretty good only thing they are very dry pills."
9
184,588
Hydroxyzine
Nausea/Vomiting
"Atarax is the best for relieving nausea, especially while taking pain killers. I have a broken tailbone and am taking Vicodin, which makes me so sick. I take 50 mg of Atarax and the nausea is gone within 20 minutes. It is GREAT. Also helps with anxiety and hives."
10
57,350
Oxymorphone
Pain
"Better then Lortab 10/500 been taking for 3 years 4 times a day. "
10
232,227
Monistat 1-Day or Night Combination Pack
Vaginal Yeast Infection
"Thank you a million times to all you other ladies who posted! 2100 hour inserted ovulation and went to bed. 0015 awoke to burning urgent need to pee. Soooooo tender!!! Had to use damp wash cloth to blot myself dry, the thought of wiping with toilet paper was frightening. 0020 -0200 burning increased, it started to spread backwards as the lava flowed out...ahhh the burning there as well! 0200 up and looking at side effects/ reviews. 0210 in the shower doing squats to push out any remaining medication. Cool water and mild soap. Gentle blotting to dry. 0235, in my kitchen sitting on a Wonderful ice pack! THANK YOU ALL FOR POSTING! I thought I would have to go to ER for this horrible reaction."
1
178,426
Duloxetine
ibromyalgia
"I started taking Cymbalta for my fibromyalgia and after a while it was like I never had a problem. I also found that my mood swings were less and less. No more suicidal thoughts and I can actually sleep now. It's a great medicine for both problems."
10
100,634
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
Birth Control
"I have been on April for almost 2 years now and I am finally getting off of it next week and starting Ocella. I lost my sex drive, wanted to eat everything in sight, and was very emotional. No change in breast size, and never had trouble with acne. I dealt with Apri for this long because it helped with my ovarian cysts and kept my periods light and regular. 4 months ago I started eating healthy and working out consistently to lose weight, and yet no successful results. I am so sick of having to eat minimal calories and work out 4+ days a week just to MAINTAIN my weight. I really hope Ocella works!"
4
18,662
Alendronate
Osteoporosis
"After one year on Alendronate, Posture-D and 4000iu of Vitamin D I had another bone scan and am growing new bone."
10
64,302
Sertraline
Anxiety and Stress
"After the loss of my younger brother I had a very difficult year. After 4 weeks on sertraline I can say for the 1st time in a long time, I'm gonna b ok. Despite sleep disturbances I have more energy, positive outlook and people are noticing i seem happier."
9
43,768
Acetaminophen / codeine
Pain
"I have herniated discs in my lower back, I have been on 10mg/325mg norco 4 times daily for 11 months. All of a sudden this other pain doctor I was forced to see since mine disappeared put me on T4's which are complete JUNK! I would rather take nothing at all... I feel like I am just flooding my liver with tylenol for nothing... The DEA needs to stop threatening doctors with jail and let them do their jobs. I'm sorry but just because some junkies decided to shoot heroin and die doesn't give them the right to deny me quality Healthcare... I AM PISSED because I am in PAIN! I DON'T WANT TO GET HIGH I JUST WANT RELIEF!"
1
23,260
Methadone
Opiate Withdrawal
"I have been on methadone about 2 years. I get terrible sweats and hot cold flashes everyday. I am now waiting to go back into rehab to detox of this drug completely along with anti psychotic quitiapine and anti depressant mirtazapine. I hear they want to put me on venlafaxine when I'm off those other drugs. I'm not sure how I feel about this."
3
202,566
Lithium
Bipolar Disorde
"I have suffered from depression since I was 8 years old. I finally started going to therapy and taking antidepressants and various other psychotropic medications with no luck. Finally at 39 my internal medicine doctor suggested I try lithium CR 300mg once a day along with a SSRI antidepressant. I am going to be 45 next month and have only been in "the hole" five times. My doctor ups my SSRI during these episodes until I'm stabilized then I go back down when I feel it's safe. Lithium has been a life-saving medicine with minimal side-effects. Thirst and acne are worth it."
10
146,465
Tamsulosin
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
"After being prescribed Tamsulosin for 1 week my typical urinating volume during the daytime has increased from 150 to 250ml per event."
8
164,708
Librax
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
"Recently diagnosed with IBS (D) after months of pain and significant weight loss 30+ llbs. Hyoscamine didn't help much, Librax does but the side effects for me are awful, after 2-3 days on it I develop severe headache which does not abate no matter what pain releif I use, if I continue to take it it then triggers days and days of cripplig migraines. So at the moment I take it on and off to keep the side effects down."
8
202,737
Hydroxychloroquine
Rheumatoid Arthritis
"I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis June 2013 at 39 years old. The pain was unbearable and debilitating. I started taking hydroxychloroquine 200 mg twice a day which didn't sit well in my stomach, extreme burning in the esophagus. Once I started using the brand name form of Plaquenil I no longer experience that side effect. I had my bouts of loose stool, nausea, and headaches for a few months but they have gone away. Plaquenil has done wonders for me, it does take a few months to really feel the benefits but hang in there it's worth the wait. My fingers don't feel like they are going to break off, I don't have pain all over my body and hurray no morning stiffness. I feel like a new woman. "
10
59,966
NuvaRing
Birth Control
"I like/dislike the NuvaRing because before I would always forget to take the pill and with this I'm not pregnant. But the only down side is that I have absolutely no sex drive whatsoever. And to find out the reason why and that I'm not the only one that this happens to is so relieving. So I will be switching soon."
7
190,233
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
Ovarian Cysts
"While on this pill I had a very positive experience. My cysts were gone and the pain was under control. No nausea, my acne cleared up completely and my breast grew 1 whole cup size! (a bonus for me) My periods were lighter and I had no cramping. Previous to this pill I tried 4 other brands that make me feel completely sick and unable to do anything. I've been off bc for about 3 years now and I am probably going to get back on. My periods have been irregular with very bad cramping! Surely giving Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo another shot%u263A"
9
20,927
Acyclovir
Cold Sores
"I get cold sores about every other month. I went to my Dermatologist and she gave a prescription for Sitavig. It sticks on your gum which is weird and takes getting used to, but she told me it is supposed to make you have fewer outbreaks. Sure enough, I went 5 months before my next one. When I saw her next I did complain that it took long time to dissolve. She said that was part of what made it work so well. Not sure how, but I will never go back to using my valtrex."
9
199,132
Depo-Provera
Birth Control
"Best birth control ever, did make me extremely moody and hungry .. Only thing that had me worried was that my bones started to crack so easily .. So I stopped taking it"
8
134,670
Ketorolac
Pain
"I have severe cramps every month. The Doctor gave me 10mg of Ketorolac and it worked better than the Vicodin that I have taken. It really took the pain away quickly and for a long period of time! I have no negative side affects. This medicine really works. I would not know what to do without it every month! Hope this feedback helps someone."
10
156,288
Ropinirole
Restless Legs Syndrome
"I have had RLS all my life. For the first 40 years I was wide awake until 2-3 in the morning and my legs were wanting to run a marathon. First night on ropinirole was a come to Jesus like experience. I had to up the dosages until I was at 4 mg, which has been just fine for the last 8 years. I do not know if I would have made it through the last 12 years without this medication."
10
187,719
Augmentin XR
Sinusitis
"Have frequent sinus infections & have been prescribed Augmentin XR whenever I have a severe sinus infection for about the past 17 years now. It always has done the job & taken care of the infection. The only downside is the GI side effects (i.e. stomach cramps, diarrhea, etc)."
10
6,565
Wellbutrin XL
Depression
"Hi, I was prescribed generic Wellbutrin XL back in mid-August. I was diagnosed with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. For the depression it really did work, I didn'tI get board of somethings as I used to and when I skipped a day I could tell. As for the ADHD part, I feel like it helped a little, I got terrible grades in high school and didn't like doing homework. I'm a freshman in college and now have straight A's, I feel as if the medicine has helped me stay focused on my academic goals I have set but lately I've been unmotivated so I had a check up with my doctor and she wanted to know if I wanted to try something else so I said yes and she prescribed me Escitalopram. I would recommend Wellbutrin, it helped me."
8
202,296
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
Acne
"I have had moderate acne since I was 13 I am now 15 I have used Duac cream for about a year. First it worked wonders and my skin cleared completely however I started to get acne on my chest and shoulders and found the cream didn't work for me in those areas I have also started to find my skin is becoming more resident to the cream so I have now been given Zineryt. Duac is definitely an amazing cream for acne maybe I will go back to it after giving my skin a break."
9
26,420
Sprintec
Birth Control
"I started taking this medication to help control bleeding. It worked great for stopping that but I traded in the bleeding for serve cramping. I cramp off and on through out the day. The cramps feel like I am going through a really bad period. The pain will stop me in my tracks and I have to hold myself or bend over to help to easy the pain."
5
194,654
Gilenya
Multiple Sclerosis
"I have been on Gilenya for 8 weeks and just recently noticed my hair has begun to thin. As I brush, numerous strands fall out. I am a 32 year old female so this is very concerning. "
5
172,225
Clonazepam
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
"I've been on 2mg of Clonazepam daily for over a year for REM Sleep Disorder. Lately, both myself and my wife have noticed I was becoming withdrawn, irritable, and impatient. I cut my dosage in half (on my own intiative) eleven days ago and began taking Melatonin with the 1mg of Clonazepam. After reading the horror stories of withdrawal I visited my sleep Physician two days later. He agreed with my decision to taper off Clonazepam and defined the 2mg as a fairly low dose compared to what many take for anxiety issues. He recommended I continue 1mg Clonazepam and 4mg of Melatonin. During the 11 days I have had some minor discomfort while feeling much better emotionally. I will follow up in 30 days to taper further."
4
158,667
Methylphenidate
ADHD
"I am 23 years old and have been on Concerta for over 2 years. I can tell you, as all of you have mentioned, that the first initial response my brain had to this medicine is efficiency. I went from not knowing if I could make it through school, to getting myself back into school after a year or so off. I went to college, and started taking Concerta. I had straight As for quite a while. I went from 18 mg, to 27 mg. I have noticed, within the past two years, that my brain has become very used to the drug. I have tried not taking it for a few days, because I don't want to depend on the medicine. However, I do notice after a couple days off of it, that my mind doesn't work at all. I feel like my brain is non-functioning; like I can't do anything."
6
109,738
Nexplanon
Birth Control
"I've been on Nexplanon for about a year and a half and I have only great things to say about it. I haven't had a period the since I've been on it, only occasional spotting after the first year. No mood swings, no bloating, no PMS signs at all. I really wish I would have known about it to get it sooner."
10
229,998
Lastacaft
Conjunctivitis, Allergic
"I LOVED these drops at first. Even was able to cut back on my nasal allergy medicine. However, after a month I had a terrible reaction to it and ended up looking like I had pink eye in both eyes, in addition to swollen horribly itchy eyelids. My luck, allergic to the allergy medicine. Don't panic if this happens to you, it'll go away in a couple of days."
1
146,170
Suboxone
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"I am 27 years old and today is my 3rd day on Suboxone. My life before was hell. I ceased to function without pain pills. I would go through a bottle of 90 Percocet 10s in less than 48 hours and was using fentanyl patches. I lost my mother last year to a drug overdose and I myself have overdosed twice. With Suboxone I feel like me again. I feel like a 10 year long battle with addiction is over. "
10
85,466
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
Birth Control
"I&#039;m almost done with my first month of the pill. So far, its been quite a ride. I noticed a change in my acne right away, so I was super optimistic.. and then my period was late by about a week.. and then I got super moody and today i am stuck in bed vommitting. To me, its a small price to pay for clear skin and pregnancy free. The pill is extremely effective."
7
145,045
Etonogestrel
Birth Control
"For the 1st yr i had implanon, i got my period like crazy on &amp;off for a few consecutive months. The 2nd yr, i never got my period at all. It was great(: but closing in on the 3rd year i began to get my period again. The second implant (nexplanon), i have been getting my periods pretty regularly. Once a month, for a few days. I&#039;ve just finished 2yrs on this one. 1 more to go. Cant say much about weight gain bc i havent been eating/exercising properly for the past few yrs &amp;thats my fault. Also, acne; ive had my whole life so i cant say its causes my random break outs. &amp;of course, w. mood swings, id say i get a little over emotional right before mother nature hits but hey who doesnt right? anyway,kept me from getting pregnant the last 5yrs"
9
194,953
Levetiracetam
Bipolar Disorde
"I have been on Keppra (levetiracetam ) since Nov for seizures. I have been on Bipolar medications for 2 years. The Keppra I started has literally CHANGED MY LIFE! I am no longer in a manic tornado. The twister I call &quot;life&quot; has stopped. I move at the same speed as others now instead of challenging myself to be the best, FASTEST and efficient mover 24/7. My thoughts are no longer racing. I can finish the thought clearly. It took about a month to really stop stop noticing the wretched side effects of starting Keppra or levetiracetam. Well worth it. "
10
102,076
Humalog Mix 75 / 25
Diabetes, Type 1
"Good medicine."
9
25,076
Hylan g-f 20
Osteoarthritis
"Had plica band arthroscopic resection done and had post op cortisone injections which only lasted one month. I then went back for Synvisc One injection which lasted four months. I&#039;m going back for an other injection of Synvisc. It really helps in my case anyway."
9
186,881
Banzel
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
"It works for my daughter with minimal side effects. One thing though is after over a year of taking it seems to be losing some effectiveness. Trying Onfi with it now."
10
2,376
Metformin
Diabetes, Type 2
"i find this medicine to work pretty well throughout the day but not so much over night. the down side is that it upsets my stomach a lot of the times."
7
35,773
Buprenorphine / naloxone
Opiate Dependence
"This drug was a monster for me. I took it to get off opiate pain medication thru the VA. My legs and feet swelled to enormous proportions and the pain was terrific. The VA uses veterans as guinea pigs. Stay away."
1
209,603
Androderm
Hypogonadism, Male
"Changed my life - only side effect is trouble sleeping"
8
195,872
Levomilnacipran
Major Depressive Disorde
"Started on Fetzima 20mg and increased to 80mg over two weeks time. Expected some weird feelings while coming off one med and starting another, but did not anticipate the horrible side effects that happened. By the time I got to 80mg, my GI tract was raw from mouth to anus. I am now on a PPI to repair my stomach. I also experienced dizziness, eye pain, blurred vision, sadness, forgetfulness, and weird dreams. I saw no benefit from this drug and am currently titrating off under doctor&#039;s supervision."
1
159,590
Insulin inhalation, rapid acting
Diabetes, Type 2
"Been on Life Changing Afrezza for 14+ Months! No LUNG. issues! My A1C is Now Near Remission! I Am on 60- 8 Unit &amp; 30- 12 Unit package Monthly! Works Great! Easy to take! Just BREATH!E!"
10
229,196
Tadalafil
Erectile Dysfunction
"I am a 70 yr old, in good condition. Have used Viagra and now Cialis with good effect. No side effects. "
9
190,181
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
Birth Control
"First time user of the pill in general. The doctor put me on the lo because I also wanted it to help with acne symptoms as well as general birth control. The first 2 weeks I did not notice any side effects, all was well. The 3rd week I started noticing bloating and weight gain. The weight gain did not stop and I started noticing my appetite sky rocket. I was hungry a lot and often. I started snacking and gaining weight around hips and butt. Not a good feeling. To be clear, I used this for only 2 months, but in those two months I gained a little over 5 pounds and felt bloated and foggy brain. The acne did start to improve after the first month which was nice and my skin was doing great, however, this was not enough incentive for me."
1
118,860
Zoloft
Depression
"I have experienced depression and anxiety for the last five years and was prescribed Luvox. However I was still getting a lot of mood swings, was very low and anxious - struggling to hold down my job due to sleep deprivation. After three months on this medicine I only wish I had moved over sooner. I have never felt the urge to write a review like this before but felt the desire due to the significant change it has brought to my life and that for my wife and kids. No weight gain for me although I did have headaches for a few days but they passed within a week. Highly recommended."
10
159,577
Insulin inhalation, rapid acting
Diabetes, Type 2
"My A1C was 7.6 when I first started on Afrezza. Started with a Monthly 90 Units Supply of 4 Strength Cartridges, Inhaled 3X&#039;s a Day, before each Meal! AFTER 14 + Months my A1C Dropped to 7.3...Then the New Titration Pack 180 was introduced, Containing 60 of 4, 60 of 8 &amp; 60 of 12 units Afrezza for a 30 day Supply, 2 NOW be Inhaled BEFORE &amp; AFTER MEALS! For ME, Adding Titration Pack in April 2017, In 6 MONTHS I Went from 7.3 to 6.1 A1C &amp; Dropping! That&#039;s 6.1 A1C Accomplished in just 6 Months for ME! Also NOTE: NO SIDE EFFECTS! My Doctor is Also Most Surprised by Health overall Also MOST IMPROVED! Afrezza has Added Years 2 My LIFE! This Information is 100 % UNDISPUTED! Afrezza is PRICELESS!"
10
165,980
Levonorgestrel
Birth Control
"I got my Skyla inserted 4 days ago, I was so nervous to go through with it after spending countless hours reading other people experiences. The doctor told me she would stop at any point if the pain became too much to handle. The whole procedure lasted maybe 5 minutes at most. I did not feel a single thing and actually had to question if she truly finished. I did not experience any cramps for the first 12 hours but once they kicked in they were no different than period cramps, a little ibuprofen here and there and everything was fine. Bleeding has ranged from light to barely even spotting but my period tends to last a week so it may just be from that. So far I am very happy with my decision to get it. DON&#039;T LET THE BAD EXPERIENCES WORRY YOU!"
10
56,940
Ranitidine
GERD
"I love this medicine"
10
189,377
Oxycodone
Pain
"I recently snapped my fibula in half in a bicycle accident. I went a few days without any sort of real pain medication and was in extreme pain. I went back to the doctors and he gave me this medication. The pain has certainly deceased quite a bit. It helps to take this with food."
8
15,800
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
Birth Control
"I recently switched from lutera to this combo pill and I immediately started feeling bloated and extremely moody. I am bloated 24/7 and it hasn&#039;t gone away. This is my second month on it. I also have extremely bad acne from this pill and I NEVER get a single pimple unless I am about to start my period then I maybe get 1 or 2. Now my entire face is covered. I switched from lutera due to break through bleeding but am going to switch to something else because this is awful. I would not recommend."
3
189,506
Oxycodone
Pain
"Chronic Pancreatitis and Post-op pain management for Laparoscopic Pancreatic Gluconoma NE tumor Excision. With oxycodone 20mg/ 12 hours. Take exactly as directed and it works great. Able to work and play. Very rarely need 5 mg Oxycodone immediate release. Shame there is increasing stigma from abusers."
10
139,014
Phentermine
Weight Loss
"I went to the doctor on June 23rd and weighed in at 322lbs. I started Phentermine that day and as of this morning I weighed 312. That&#039;s 10 pounds in less than a week. I feel great, no problems sleeping and tons of energy. I can&#039;t stop chewing gum or drinking water. I have cut out all snacking and soda. I have to force myself to eat. I love this program I am on."
10
172,361
Clonazepam
Temporomandibular Joint Disorde
"After a car accident, I was prescribed this medication for TMJ which existed before the accident but grew significantly worse. I also experience anxiety and racing thoughts that prevent me from getting sleep. This medication has helped tremendously although I&#039;m not able to take it every night. This can cause you to develop a tolerance."
10
1,019
Metronidazole
Rosacea
"I wasted &pound;8.60 on this garbage. Would strongly suggest antibiotics instead of wasting both time and money."
1
48,659
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
Birth Control
"I&#039;m 19. I&#039;ve been on Orsythia/Sronyx for 7 months now. First 5 months were fine, cleared up my acne, regulated my periods and prevented pregnancy. The last 2 months have been extremely difficult. I had previous issues with anxiety and panic which I thought I dealt with until 2 months ago where I experienced very extreme anxiety. I thought it was work stress but I felt I was going crazy; migraines, insomnia, weeping, nausea for weeks. It has been a while since then and life has calmed down but I am still not feeling like myself, and so I am contemplating switching the pill. Orsythia also gave me recurrent and niggling yeast infections which was annoying. At the end of the day it does its job, but if you&#039;re predisposed to anxiety, be weary."
5
210,606
Mirtazapine
Anxiety
"Not only was this medicine not helpful, it made me a zombie. I took a quarter of a pill in the lowest dose available. Within 15 minutes I literally could not function and had to stop what I was in the middle of and go to bed. I woke up after a full nights rest and was still in a fog. As I drove to work, I was so out of it. I would snap back to reality for a second and be scared that I passed my exit, which was still miles away, because I just wasn&#039;t with it. I also nearly missed an appointment because (despite reminding myself more than once during the day that I needed to get to this appointment) I completely forgot. I stayed in a zombie like state all day."
1
214,352
Tioconazole
Vaginal Yeast Infection
"Do not use any type of 1 day. Next day swollen burning irritating excruciating PAIN!"
1
62,227
Citalopram
Anxiety and Stress
"Update - I am now on day 9, 10 mg a day. I take them first thing in the morning and to be honest have so much energy and have not been eating... I am trying to eat small amounts but to be honest I could do with losing some weight. Started on these weighing 15stone I now weight 14s 8lbs... so that&#039;s good... The symptoms I have had are Jaw clenching, first few days anxiety not as bad but a little.... If I take 20 mg I feel a mess. I felt high whilst walking my dog and then had to turn home as I felt weird.... So for me 10 mg is enough... I am having Counselling as well and CBT. Stick with them I feel so much better than I did 9 days ago, tears, anxious, fed up,no energy.... now I am hopefull. good luck"
10
99,008
Lutera
Birth Control
"I first started taking Lutera around the beginning of January. I noticed immediate mood swings within the first 2 weeks of taking it, I had a little trouble sleeping one night &amp; literally started sobbing out of no where (mind you I&#039;m not a very emotional person). It made me EXTREMELY depressed, &amp; I only ever felt angry or sad, never happy, not to mention I felt very disconnected to my boyfriend who I am deeply in love with. I immediately got off of it during the third week. They say to stick it out the first 3 weeks at LEAST but I could not stay on it one more day. I immediately noticed the changes &amp; I was back to my spunky positive self, thank god! ( :"
1
100,623
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
Birth Control
"I have been on Apri birth control for 3 years now. I give it a 3 for the fact that it in fact helped me to get and regulate my period, at the very late age of 22. And that I am not pregnant. But I have worse acne now than I did when I was 13. I have gained a lot of weight on my hips and stomach. I have the worst mood swings and my sex drive is completely gone. It has caused a lot of problems in my relationship since I started taking it."
3
85,602
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
Birth Control
"This pill did not work for me, the first day I took it I felt sick and nauseous. I was vomiting alot so I stopped taking it. This is my personal experience with this, I know every body reacts differently. In my case it was no good for me."
1
17,021
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia
Constipation
"I had jaw surgery 2 weeks ago and I have to be on liquid diet for maybe less than 6 weeks but can also have very soft foods. After a week and half I started eating scrabled eggs and then a couple days later I had to go poop and COULD NOT come out. It was painfull and to the point I was crying, then I was researching on what is the most effective out there... Magnesiam Citrate. I went to walgreens with my dad and he said when he was a child, this was the BEST solutions that helped him out on his constipation. When I bought the Wild Cherry flavor of MOM Phillips I took it right away. It Immediately helped out the cramps because it was extermely painful then I went to take a long nap then 5 hours later IT CAME OUT LIKE A DREAM. Try it Please!"
10
46,419
Modafinil
Narcolepsy
"I was given Provigil for my narcolepsy, with dosage of 200mg/3 times daily. For the first 3 days it was amazing I had forgotten what it felt like to be &#039;awake&#039;. Unfortunately, after just 3 days it was not effective at all. My neurologist nodded knowingly when I told him. He said that&#039;s how long it takes to metabolize. Apparently that&#039;s when you can tell if it will work for you or not. I&#039;m now on Aderall, 20 mg/3 daily and it is working much better for me."
1
26,045
Sprintec
Birth Control
"The first year on this was great. After that I went crazy. I had 2 pregnancy scares in 6 months. Not to mention the lower sex drive, CRAZY mood swings and getting dry down there. Finally switched after 2 years. Be careful, know your body and listen when others tell you you&#039;ve changed."
5
196,433
Eszopiclone
Insomnia
"I have loved Lunesta for my insomnia. However, the generic lunesta has been a roller coaster ride depending on manufacturer. Some manufacturers versions of lunesta do not work at all while others will work half of the nights taken and only last about 2-3 hours before I am awake again. Brand name lunesta would get a 10 but the generic is definitely not a good substitution."
2
171,174
Lessina
Birth Control
"I had to switch to a new contraceptive after being on Depo for 5 yrs. Since I was used to having no periods on the Depo my doctor okayed me to take only active pills and never take the placebos. After 4 months, I started getting breakthrough bleeding on and off for the next 6 weeks. It did it&#039;s job, since I am baby-free, but I couldn&#039;t keep taking it from all the random bleeding for almost 6 weeks. While on it, I had headaches for the first few weeks, but they subsided. I was definitely more emotional while on it the first couple months, but that leveled out mostly. I still would cry easier, though. The good thing is that I did seem to have a little bit higher sex drive. "
5
15,688
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
Birth Control
"I&#039;ve been on this for five months. Don&#039;t, just don&#039;t. If you have any history of depression on BC, run fast and far. I&#039;m bloated, I hate everyone, I&#039;m tired no matter how much sleep I get, my acne is terrible, and my mind is muddled. I wish I could just find a pill that doesn&#039;t make me so depressed. I definitely was not like this before. I used to be kind to most and happy to be alive. Now I wish everyone would leave me alone But hey, I&#039;m not pregnant."
1
224,477
Levothyroxine
Underactive Thyroid
"I have been on one form of hypothyroid meds for the last 20 years. I have used Tirosint for a year and half. The only thing that I can say for it is the doctor loves it. I hate it. I was hoping it would help with my fatigue, swelling, and forgetfulness. The only thing that has changed for me is my cheeks are redder, I feel bloated all the time, and I am losing my hair. I&#039;m still tired, and still think I&#039;m losing my mind. Logical worked better than all of them including the Armui"
6
116,613
Aspirin / carisoprodol
Muscle Pain
"The Best Muscle relaxer and pain relief ever!"
9
228,553
Geodon
Autism
"The doctor prescribed geodon 20mg at night for my 8 year old daughter. She has autism and a mood disorder. She has been on this medication for about a week and I am stopping it. She has became very agitated and restless. As of this evening she has become severely depressed and sobbing I over everything. It breaks my heart seeing her like this. I would never recommend this medication for any child."
1
205,207
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine
Migraine
"I suffer frequent migraines, with opthalmic migraines as well. When my migraines are hormone-related, this works really well. However, if the migraines are weather-related, these must be combined with mucinex or a Sudafed. Overall, I find Excedrin Migraine to be more effective than prescription migraine medicine. IT REALLY WORKS!!!"
8
123,031
Avinza
Chronic Pain
"Took for chronic pain of knee, back had half of 2 vertebra removed and fibromyalgia. This medicine did not work at all for me. I have taken oxycodone and methadone for pain and they made things bearable. This medicine did no good at all. I was only given 20 mgs a day after 80mg a day methadone and 80mg oxycodone. This is all the pain clinic would prescribe so I had to go back to methadone that makes me gain weight and my teeth are rotting out but I can function and have relief of pain. Still have pain but I can bear it."
2
59,453
Avelox
Pneumonia
"I had shortness of breath and chest pains right side, doctor sent for X-rays. Called next day and told me I had pneumonia of left lung. It&#039;s been 5 days now and I slept throughout the night yesterday for 1st time in a week, chest pains still there but less intense. After 10 days on medicine I am going back for X-rays. So far so good."
9
48,801
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
"I have been on Seasonale for over a year now, and it is the only birth control that has actually worked for me, after going through 6 other brands. I went from having very heavy periods and cramping for 7 days, to having a very light (hardly there) period every 3 months. It also managed to clear up the cystic acne that came along with it. My only issue with it was that for the first month or two on the pill, I did have some spotting and bleeding, but it quickly went away, and haven&#039;t had any bleeding since then. Other than that I haven&#039;t experienced any other symptoms, and I highly recommend Seasonale!"
10
85,148
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
Birth Control
"Have had spotting for 2 months. My lower back hurts often from cramping....My breasts are tender and feel hard and I am feeling a lot more emotional (I cry a lot now) I feel fatigued all of the time and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s from this medication or stress. I am hoping my unpleasant symptoms go away after a few more months of taking it.... the bright side... this medication made my very small breasts larger !"
3
36,699
Fentanyl
Pain
"I have to Fentanyl is bitter sweet. So happy to not have to tale so many pain pills. But still feel like a slave I missed a patch not thinking and never called my refill in, right away was sick like I never want to feel again. But I also can&#039;t stand being in pain all the time, so yes bitter sweet. "
10
222,610
Topamax
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
"I&#039;ve been taking 25mg/day for 3 weeks for Nerve damage/back pain . I love this medication! It has some interesting side effects...(I have tried Gabapentin, Lyrica, Tramadol, and Percocet - but had really bad experiences on all of them.) The tingling goes away after a week. hot flashes - too young for this! Mentally in a better place-I was in a depressive funk before taking it. Cleared my head a bit - I actually want to get better now and am walking/making an effort b/c I&#039;m able to b/c my pain is manageable. I still get random shooting pains, but not as harsh. Major con is my hair is falling out!!! any suggestions on hair-loss? Otc supplements I take with it: AZO Cranberry Urinary Tract Health, b12, biotin, pnv, and fish oil. drink lots of water!!!"
8
1,087
Metronidazole
Rosacea
"After nine years of no flare ups, I suddenly found myself with the red cheeks and pustules. I decided to consult a dermatologist who prescribed me sulfa cleanse and a very low dose antibiotic. Within several days, my face was extremely red, raw, and full of large, painful pustules. Heartbroken, I decided to see my regular doctor and he prescribed me metro gel and a stronger antibiotic. I saw results instantly. From one day to the next, my redness and inflammation went down to the point that I noticed it. Now, only 5 days later, my face is back to normal. I am amazed at how fast the metro gel, combined with the right antibiotics, cleared my face up. I am forever grateful to my doctor and metro gel for helping me smile again."
10
226,683
Etonogestrel
Birth Control
"So I got the implant on April 15 and immediately I started feeling mood swings , one moment I felt happy the next mad . Constantly getting mad at my boyfriend for little things that didn&#039;t matter . Felt irritated all the time . My period was late . I started on May 6th it is May 12th now and still on my period . I eat a lot now . Gained a couple pounds . Got some acne . Sometimes I feel depressed . Considering getting it removed but 99% chance of not getting pregnant is what&#039;s keeping me to stay with the birth control ."
5
196,274
Fluvoxamine
Obsessive Compulsive Disorde
"I have been attempting to use Luvox for my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder but I have a weak stomach so I haven&#039;t made it off the 25mg yet until my body adjusts. I could tell that I was getting better though. I stopped it for a week and my compulsions came back worse than before. I&#039;ve read some people think they don&#039;t have OCD because they don&#039;t have compulsions, compulsions are not needed for the diagnosis just obsessions. I am a social worker so it has been difficult to help others with their mental illness when I suffer from OCD and ADHD which I didn&#039;t start medication for until recently (I am 28). I am hoping my picking will go away completely once I adjust to the medicine. "
7
55,817
Effexor
Depression
"I&#039;ve been on 75 mg for two months now, started at a baby dose of 37.5 about 3 months ago. I can honestly say I woke up feeling the difference and the burst of energy. Only complaints are if you forget to take a dose you&#039;re not in for a good day until you take your next dose. I vomit and have a terrible headache, and also with the medication I found that I had a couple bad lows while getting used to it. But as long as you keep up with your dose and don&#039;t mess around with taking it you should be very satisfied with the result."
8
109,291
Nexplanon
Birth Control
"If I could give this a 0 I would. I had this for 7 mths and for the 7 mths, i bleed the who time except maybe 4 to 5 days out of the 7 mths. they put me on the pill to thinking that it would stop the bleeding but it did not. I ended up getting it out and when they took it out it took them 2 and a half hours to take it out because it was difficult to find and it was rapped around the tendons in my arm. After getting it taken out my whole arm was bruised for 2 months after that and I had regular periods."
1
197,012
Paroxetine
Hot Flashes
"I love brisdelle! Hot flash and sweating relief, no side effects, no personality changes. Very happy this is available. Lifesaver!"
10
171,127
Methylnaltrexone
Constipation, Drug Induced
"I help my 83 yo mother-in-law with her medical care. She has been on opiates for over 25 years due to broken hips after a fall. After several trips to the hospital a couple years ago for fecal dis-impaction, I began a desperate search for something that could help. This medicine had just come out about 8 months earlier. I only wish someone had told me about it sooner. It has been a life-saver for her. Within about 15 minutes of her first shot, she had a huge bowel movement. She&#039;s been taking it every other day for almost 2 years, and in that time, has had less than a handful of times when it didn&#039;t work. This has truly been a blessing for us."
10
100,033
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
Birth Control
"I was on Lo Logestin Fe 24 for years and didn&rsquo;t realize it was the reason I had acne, severe bloating and weight gain, and anger issues/depression/anxiety. A coworker convinced me to try Viorele. I immediately was less bloated, had less anxiety and depression, and my acne went away. Within 3 months, I lost almost 10 pounds without changing my diet or exercising. I am not happy with having a somewhat regular period flow (Lo Lo made my flow very light), but the exchange for feeling normal may be worth it. I am trying Yaz now, and it&rsquo;s creating severe anxiety, so I may come back to Viorele."
8
21,985
Infliximab
Crohn's Disease, Maintenance
"I have been dealing with Crohn&#039;s Disease for around ten years now and I was only properly diagnosed 2 yrs ago. I have received Remicade infusions every four weeks for the last year and it has made a very significant improvement in my everyday life. I no longer need to take pain meds to get through the day and my energy levels are closer to normal then they have been in years. Before Remicade it had got to the point where I could barely walk due to lower back and hip pain all related to Crohn&#039;s."
9
89,749
Celexa
Depression
"I started taking Celexa in Nov &#039;08 and continued it for seven months. My depression disappeared and I was doing a whole lot better. Normality returned and I had no side effects other than a little weight gain which may not have been due to the drug. I was eating popcorn every night! Anyway, since I felt better I decided to stop taking it in May 09. Well, my depression returned. It&#039;s funny, this time I felt it coming on but didn&#039;t do anything about it until it was full blown. I started taking Celexa again three days ago (Aug 23) and, poof! Most of my poor mood is gone and I feel so much better already. I&#039;m not stopping again. This medicine is great!"
10
82,165
Liraglutide
Obesity
"I haven&#039;t tried this medication even though my doctor suggested it. My insurance (bcbs) covers a portion. With the savings card - I would still owe over $1000 a month! Just curious how the company can justify charging this amount for a weight loss drug. At this price- I could afford weight loss surgery!!!! Disappointed "
1
161,073
Risperidone
Post Traumatic Stress Disorde
"It has helped me. I can think more clearly but the side effect of my appetite is definitely increased. I already need to cut back."
6
70,913
Magnesium citrate
Constipation
"I wasn&#039;t able to poop for about 1 week my friend told me about the Magnesium citrate I drank the full 10 oz , I waited about 2 hr and let&#039;s just say everything that I had eaten about a week ago is finally coming out and I can&#039;t stay to far from the toilet, the poops come out like water. I am using baby wipes. Besides that I feel better belly wise."
10
231,994
Trazodone
Insomnia
"I was prescribed Trazodone to help me sleep and for severe back pain. I started at 50 mg at bedtime and worked my way up to 300 mg. Trazodone helped me to sleep and definitely decreased my severe back pain. Within one to two hours I was asleep. I awoke being groggy and uncoordinated. As the day went along, the grogginess and lack of coordination totally disappeared. I would awaken with a very dry mouth. My doctor even consented to my taking an additional 50 mg during the day to help with pain relief. I received no information about cessation. Withdrawal occurs with decreasing or abrupt cessation. A SLOW TAPER MUST BE USED!"
3
71,904
Tramadol
Pain
"When I went into labor I had to have a episiotomy got about 50 stitches and had a rough labor. I was in a lot of pain after but I also planned on breast feeding. My doc prescribed tramadol 50mg. He reassured me it was fine with breastfeeding. The medicine definetly worked with the pain for me 100% that&#039;s why I gave it a good score BUT PLEASE mamas who are breastfeeding pay attention, soon after getting my baby home I noticed she was sleeping so much all day all night I would have to wake her to get her to eat and this was the only thing I could relate it too was the tramadol it was the only thing I was taking I IMMEDIATELY stopped the medicine and she was fine after that so please even tho the doc says it&#039;s ok I would def not recommend it"
10
38,289
Urised
Urinary Tract Infection
"They have stopped making urised. Prosed was substituted and now FDA has pulled it? I need something for interstitial cystits which is now really acting up."
9
212,372
Lamotrigine
Not Listed / Othe
"Improved my life 100% after struggling for 58 years. Noticed results within days. Now taking for over a year with no side effects."
10
14,459
Buprenorphine / naloxone
Opiate Dependence
"I started out with Vicodin 5mg to 10mg, than to a combination of oxycontin 40mg twice a day with the use of about 8 x 10mg of percocets in between the days. I tried to get off multiple times but as you all already know its almost impossible unless you enjoy agony and pain. I finally found 1 doctor on this whole island of mine that can prescribe the drug. Her directions was to wait 48 hours before starting, it was the weekend and I couldn&#039;t get a hold of her to ask if I could take it once I felt the withdrawals. I took it 10 hours after my last dose of percocet. I felt relieved about 20 minutes later. It was exactly 1 week from the time I started and don&#039;t need it. My advice, get off it in 1 week. Take my advice it worked."
10
227,729
Etonogestrel
Birth Control
"I have had the implant in for 6 years now. I am due to have my 3rd implant this month. For the first few years I rarely had a period. But now I have one every few months but very light and painless. After they are put in there is some bruising but nothing to worry about. Its the best contraceptive I have been on and I plan on sticking with it."
9
79,100
Plan B One-Step
Emergency Contraception
"I had sex with a condom, he took it off in between, and then put on another one. Ultimately, he came into the condom, but I was worried about precum. I think it was also the time I was ovulating. I took plan b one step 26 hours after and I&#039;m 160 lbs. I got my period around two weeks later and have an irregular cycle. It was spotting for for like 5 hours that morning/afternoon and then I got my period normally that night. It lasted about 6 days, as usual. The only symptoms I felt were nausea for one day a few days after I took the pill, bloating, and really bad acne. My face has breakouts all over it and it&#039;s been almost 2 months. I just got my second period since the pill now that it is March, so it surely worked. bad acne though."
7
203,148
Fentanyl Transdermal System
Chronic Pain
"I&#039;ve been on the 50 mcg fentanyl patches for approx. 10 years. I&#039;ve found out using the Mylan brand covered with a Tuff strip extra large size Band Aid (cloth or waterproof type) stays in place for the 3 day period very well. The patch is the same size as the cotton square on the Band aids."
8
64,989
Sertraline
Panic Disorde
"I have been on Zoloft for about 4 years now (previously on Paxil?). I have suffered from anxiety and panic as long as I can remember. I started with 50mg Zoloft once a day and that worked well. I had my dosage upped about 12 months later due to stress (major holiday, moving states etc). This worked great!! About 6 months ago I started taking 1 tablet every 2 days as per doctors directions to begin the weaning off process. This worked well for quite a while, but 10 days ago I went out and drank way more than I ever do. The next day I was hungover and the anxiety returned. I had not experienced it like this for over 4 years! I began taking the 100mg daily again and I&#039;m beginning to feel better.For new users, don&#039;t give up! It really does help"
9
10,479
Spironolactone
Acne
"I have been taken this for 3 months. My acne started clearing almost immediately, with only one break out about a month and a half in. I am currently acne free and ready trying to even my skin tone that is dis colored from scaring. I didn&#039;t have any noticeable side affects. I wish one of the other doctors or dermatologist I have seen over the years would have tried this years ago!!!"
10