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22,414
Treximet
Migraine
"Great medicine. Stops my migraines in their tracks! The only side effect that really bothers me is "mild pressure or heavy feeling in any part of your body". My whole body feels so heavy, like it takes way too much effort to move. After taking it, I have to lie down for a while. Still, it's worth it for the effectiveness."
9
189,493
Oxycodone
Pain
"Roxicodone has improved the quality of my life exponentially. Like so many others on this site, chronic pain has been a debilitating nuisance for me, one that I initially dismissed as a sign of aging. As my doctor confirmed a sciatic nerve compression, I was given Roxicodone to manage my aches and pain. Immediately, I felt years younger -- no longer am I stuck avoiding everyday tasks, such as grocery shopping, for fear that the pain will ruin my day. This medication has also improved my performance at work and at school, as I am able to concentrate without random aches and pains distracting me. I feel more rested when I wake up in the morning. Yes, this is a "serious" drug, but taking it as prescribed will get your life back - seriously!"
10
163,725
Mirtazapine
Anxiety
"Was on Remeron for 3 months. It worked at first as I noticed anxiety lessening, but after three months it has lost it's efficacy. My anxiety skyrocketed, and Remeron has done nothing for it. Thank goodness I didn't have any side effects from the Remeron, aside from increased appetite. I think Remeron should be used for depression and not anxiety, so if anxiety is your major issue I'd go with an SSRI."
2
22,120
Baclofen
Migraine Prevention
"Taking it for a week 10mg twice a day I have spasms in the back and migraines. This has increased my headaches and does nothing for my back pain. I am weaning myself off of this medication I am constantly sick to my stomach and dizzy. Worst med ever"
1
174,814
Exalgo
Chronic Pain
"Worked great for my back pain but had a whole slew of bad side effects including Anxiety, panic attacks, mental/mood changes, suicidal thoughts. Never have been subject to depression or suicidal thoughts before. Had to be taken off the med immediately when we realized that it was what was causing me to have all these problems."
4
28,668
Lexapro
Generalized Anxiety Disorde
"I was always mad and very anxious. When I would think about any situation my heart would race and I would feel all panicky. At times I even would have suicidal thoughts. I've been taking Lexapro for 1 month and feel great. I enjoy life and am not always stressing. I don't get anxiety and have no suicidal feelings. The only side effect I have is I'm not sleeping so heavy. I still suffer from OCD but I'm trying to have more control."
10
77,363
Lorcaserin
Weight Loss
"Have been taking Belviq for 90 days. Have lost 20lbs! Like many others, have tried multiple things to lose weight over the last ten years, without much success. Belviq gets you over the hump! No side effects, no hunger pangs. Helps self-control in many areas. Also sleeping better each night. 90 day check-up with my doctor went very well. He said he was very excited by my results and will begin prescribing to other patients. A great product!"
10
3,090
Nitrofurantoin
Urinary Tract Infection
"Never taking this again. Day 2 of taking this antibiotic for UTI and I have never felt so ill. Constant feeling of vomiting, bloating and loss of appetite. I rather have UTI than these symptoms. Horrible!"
1
75,422
Azathioprine
Crohn's Disease, Maintenance
"Our son was very sick for a year before being diagnosed with Crohns Disease, at his worst he was 62 lbs and 12 years old! The poor sweet thing was withering away to nothing! Every bone in his body stuck out It was a terrible time for the entire family to see such a sweet soul struggle so badly. Once we got the diagnosis of Crohns via biopsy and scope his Dr put him on Imuran. 7 months later he now weighs 78lbs and grew almost an inch! He is in remission!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so thankful for this prescription!"
9
180,100
Prednisolone
Postoperative Ocular Inflammation
"After completing 4 weeks of treatment, as prescribed, my eye became irritated i.e pain/discomfort, redness and sensitivity to light. I was told to repeat it for 4 more weeks. I've been on it now for 4 months with the same results. Stop it, and soon eye irritation begins again. And I'm back to using it again. Doesn't seem right, especially when one should not use it for long periods Doesn't seem to be working. I too agree that it stings when instilled and I also taste it."
4
5,228
Zonisamide
Seizures
"Loss of appetite but seizure free"
9
176,674
Lorazepam
Anxiety
"Works great for my grandmothers dementia, and sundowner symptoms..."
9
106,521
Implanon
Birth Control
"I got the implanon in 2014 and for a long time I loved it. It's a highly effective method of birth control, and for almost a year I had no period. But then my period started back up again, happening at weird times and happening for WEEKS at a time. Sometimes I'd get off my period and then and up bleeding the next week. It was terrible. But what was worse was the weight gain. I probably gained 20 pounds. I actually do exercise frequently. I walk almost every night for about 3 miles and then a few times a week I'll go to the gym. But I wasn't losing any weight! And it gave me acne like all the time. 10/10 would not recommend."
1
167,662
Levonorgestrel
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
"I've had my mirena for about three years now, and experienced a bit of cramping and spotting within the first 5 months and then it went away! I've loved my IUD ever since, until recently the past week I started feeling really cramped up. I noticed yesterday a tiny bit of rusty coloured discharge, but hardly any, until today when I went to the washroom it got worse, and progressively worse throughout the day. My underwear are completely stained with brown spots and I'm freaking out, somebody please tell me if this is normal!!! Also, my best friend is on her period and I know it's normal for female hormones to sync with each others when they spend enough time together, but still thinking this is a little more serious.... HELLLP?!"
9
18,535
Ivermectin
Rosacea
"I've been on Soolantra now for almost 3 months. At 2 weeks, I had a flare up. Then my face cleared up dramatically. Then at about 4 weeks I had one of the worst flare ups that I have ever had. White heads everywhere and a few hard pustules that took over a week to heal. I wanted to give up, but am sooooo glad I stuck with it! No breakouts since. If you can muscle through the ups and downs, it's so worth it. I believe this medication takes 60-90 days to see full results. Don't give up too early! I also just started on Rhofade in the Am. Love this as well! I do not want to take antibiotics and so far these two creams are keeping my face under control!!"
9
81,796
Liraglutide
Weight Loss
"I started this medicine five days ago. I suffered from some pretty notable nausea the first two days, and occasionally I get a little lightheaded. Those symptoms have basically worn off, and this is completely tolerable considering I have lost 8 lbs (182 to 174 & I'm only 5'3") in this short period. My appetite is barely there, and I'm full very quickly when I start eating. It's one of those, "OMG I can't eat another bite" feelings which is so strange to me. I've always been a member of the clean plate club! My doctor was prepared to prescribe Victoza instead of Saxenda in the case that it wasn't covered by my plan, but they only required a prior authorization. I know the weight loss can't continue this quickly, but it's amazing so far!!!"
10
77,280
Lorcaserin
Obesity
"Just started Belviq, slight headache first day, which subsided, but I noticed the superhuman ability to say no to snacking. I opened the fridge and didn't want anything. Noticed bursts of "I need to get up and do something". My first night sleep was just so comfortable. Will power in a bottle."
10
67,483
Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief
Cough
"Seemed to be a little slower acting, but it has calmed down my cough and I have not had any sign of diarrhea"
9
187,413
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack
Vaginal Yeast Infection
"I used the three-day version, and my YI symptoms improved, but it didn't fully kick it. Went to my OB/GYN thinking I might have had a different kind of infection, only to be told that most of the YI patients they see are women who tried the three-day and it didn't fully take care of the infection. The seven-day was recommended as the only way to go if you want full relief and cure for the infection. I didn't have the burning/itching side effects like other people, but I am peeved to learn that the three-day is basically a waste of money, since now I have to buy the seven-day anyway. Don't waste your time and money on a product that isn't effective and apparently burns people."
3
71,654
Tramadol
Back Pain
"RISK OF SUICIDE * WARNING * CAUTION * DON'T STOP TAKING YOUR TRAMADOL COLD TURKEY. My brother stopped taking Tramadol suddenly, without slowly tapering off. His serotonin level plummeted, he had a bad morning at work, and he committed suicide. Taking his own life was completely out of his nature. He was a pretty steady, content guy who deeply loved his wife and sons, and they him. Going off Tramadol cold turkey directly caused his death. SPEAK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT TAPERING OFF, AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK ABOUT SUICIDE. Your loved ones and friends want you here."
1
155,511
Metronidazole
Bacterial Vaginitis
"I am currently taking this antibiotic, I am on day five. I honestly can't wait until it is over. I am an athlete in college and I can say that ever since taking this it has affected my performance. I also wish I would have started this earlier because it has me extremely tired and fatigue and this is FINALS week. I get constant headaches, awful taste left in my mouth all day, don't really have much of an appetite either. I've also been having horrible abdominal pain that sometimes aren't tolerable. I really do hate the side effects but I will go through this if it will make me better. The discharge as well as foul smell has gone away, which is what motivates me to keep taking this. I have only two more days to go. wish me luck!!"
9
225,216
Bupropion
Major Depressive Disorde
"I am a 53 year old woman, I have struggled with depression probably since my 20"s. I would go to my family Dr and she would prescribe an antidepressant, it wouldn't work and I would be given another one to try. This went on for many years. Until 3 days before Christmas last year , I had a major breakdown and my husband took me to hospital crises unit, there I met my psychiatrist!!! Thank God!!! After talking with him he prescribed Bupropion XL 150 mg once a day. I have been taking it now for approx 1 month. It didn't seem to be doing much for me (or so I thought ) until this week, It just seemed like a heavy fog has been lifted !!! I'm hoping each day will get better and better."
10
222,462
Kyleena
Birth Control
"I've had kyleena for 2 months. I wish I had done it ages ago. Uncomfortable insert, but over with in minutes. Haven't had a single issue since. First period arrived on time and was light. Second period was just light discharge. No cramps, no pain. So happy with this decision."
10
212,565
Veramyst
Allergic Rhinitis
"Best nasal spray on the market. Veramyst has changed my life. Not sure how I survived this long without it. I am 42 and for most of my life I have always had a stuffy nose. Thanks to this medication I feel like life has just begun for me."
10
215,285
Lubiprostone
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
"I started taking Amitiza about 4 months ago. It has been a miracle worker for me. I have had IBS for over 20 years. I just turned 40 last week and decided I had to figure something out, the doctors just do not take me seriously. For the first 3 months I took 2 pills a day then I switched to 1 in the am, and benefiber in the pm and its the same result. I go at least once a day, some days twice. I totally recommend it. Its better than what any doctor has ever done for me."
10
167,122
Levonorgestrel
Emergency Contraception
"I'm so happy that I can give a REVIEW. May 31,2016 was the last day of my period. On June 1,2016 I had protected sex. He pulled out because he wasn't trying to nut fast.. So the condom broke. We haven't had sex for about a week and he missed me. I bought a plan b pill 8 hours later, I was on here reading reviews and hoping that plan b works. Plan b gave me so many bad symptoms, nausea, slight headache, PAINFUL LOWER BACK PAINS. about a week later, I'm back on my period. It's normal ladies. Don't stress and I will continue my story in another review to make you ladies feel comfortable and stress free. Hopefully it help."
10
8,430
Zolpidem
Insomnia
"Have been a terrible sleeper my whole life. Runs in my family. Ambien is a God send for me. I take 5 mg and if it doesn't work I take the second half (5) for a total of 10. I do find myself feeling "dragged down" some mornings on 10 mg, but that wears off and even that at its worst is WAY better than me on no sleep!"
9
99,627
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
Bowel Preparation
"Took first dose at noon . Took me about 20 minutes to get it all down . Salty cherry taste is accurate . Could be worse . It started working about 10 minutes later . I have been in the bathroom since . Getting the additional water down was not difficult as I am a water drinker . I am not looking forward to the second dose at midnight also can't imagine there will be anything left in my system by then."
8
140,419
Escitalopram
Depression
"I've been taking Lexapro 10mg (5mg at first to build up slowly) for about 6 weeks. I did feel nauseous for a few days. I noticed a change about a week after starting. I take lithium and Wellbutrin- but those only seemed to help my anxiety. I still had intermittent depression- I would just get into these moods where one little thing would put me in a fog of sadness and hopelessness. I cried a lot, was distracted, and had a lot of negative racing thoughts. My provider recommended Lexapro since it works on a different neurotransmitter than Wellbutrin. I just feel normal. I don't feel like things are dulled - just that I can control my reaction better. I can feel sad, but I don't feel depressed. I don't dwell on feeling sad."
8
206,024
Pristiq
Depression
"This new Pristiq has worked wonders for me. I have tried practically every anti-depressant medication out there. I have bipolar 2 disorder, and most of the time, taking an anti-depressant alone without a mood stabilizer always set off severe mania. That has not been the case with Pristiq. Not only do I feel a million times better in every way, this drug has really decreased my appetite and I have definitely lost at least 10- 15 pounds since I started taking it about 7 weeks ago. I also take a little bit of Xanax to better manage my anxiety. However, that only enhances the already great results that I have experienced with Pristiq."
10
93,705
Morphine
Pain
"It worked wonders for my back for 5 years and then my back became a lot worse. I am now up at Mayo Clinic to see what they will do now as I was told that I am inoperable."
9
104,185
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
Birth Control
"First time ever starting birth control and the reviews on here scared me! SO glad I decided to tough it out! I've been taking it for 4 months and the only symptoms I have had are a little more emotional outburst two days before my period (not that big of a deal, I was always prone to PMS emotional outbursts anyways) and breakthrough bleeding the first month. No weight gain, no acne (actually, less acne). I realize all women are different, but just thought I'd share my mostly pleasant experience with this pill! Oh, and of course...it works! Not pregnant!"
9
110,126
Nexplanon
Birth Control
"Nexplanon = the worst mistake of my life. I had it inserted July 2014, removed April 2015, and I'm still dealing with the side effects today - I'm now being treated for painful cysts and debilitating cramps, and I'm convinced this drug caused them. Side effects included: prolonged/heavy periods (lasting 3-4 weeks), anemia (due to periods), recurrent yeast infections (due to periods), painful vaginal fissures (due to yeast infections), lack of sex drive, constant bloating, rapid weight gain, increased appetite, acne, irritability, extreme mood swings, anxiety and depression (honestly, who wouldn't be depressed). If you are at all sensitive to hormonal birth control, I do not recommend this drug."
1
176,154
Lorazepam
Insomnia
"No positive effect!"
1
145,597
Qsymia
Weight Loss
"This drug changed my life. Since 6/15 I have lost 85 lbs, changed all my eating habits, went from the obese weight range to the normal weight range. 5 months ago my wife started on Qsymia and she has dropped 60 lbs so far, but more than that it has not been difficult for us, our tastes and habits have changed, and more than that we are enjoying life so much more. I just had a cholesterol screening and my overall was 126, yes I said 126. By the way, I'm 65 and my wife is 64, I've had a quintuple bypass and my wife has had a triple and Qysmia was cleared by our Cardiologist before we started it. It's changed our lives, I wish it had been around 40 years ago."
10
207,540
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
Bowel Preparation
"It's not that bad, the taste could be more flavored, overall, I just used hard candies to suck on before chugging it down and afterwards. I chilled my next two 16 Oz bottles of water in the freezer. It did make me nauseated, I kept burping like I was going to heive. To relieve the sore bum, I put a&d ointment on beforehand, and used baby wipes without alcohol."
10
131,427
Generess Fe
Birth Control
"I usually have irregular periods. I missed 2 months so my doctor prescribed Generess Fe. It's cool that it's chewable but taking this drug was not a pleasant experience. For one, my mood swings were incredibly out of whack. I was so depressed and angry and irritable. I couldn't stand something like this having so much control over my emotions. I had serious bloating and my breasts were super swollen and I am already very busty so this was not very comfortable. I had painful migraines. The worst part about it was the CRAZY LONG PERIODS! I've only completed 1 pack and I got my period last month but it's still going on, 15 days now!! It's not really heavy but it's more than just spotting. I stopped taking it"
1
103,630
Synthroid
Underactive Thyroid
"The only confirmation I have that it works is my blood work. I feel no better or worse on Synthroid. It is very annoying to take. You have to take it in the morning, on an empty stomach, no food for an hour. And for some, no calcium for two hours. Tell me how do you eat breakfast with this medicine!? It does work though, so I gave it an 8."
8
216,028
Copper
Birth Control
"I had my copper iud inserted in May 2015 and till this day I'm still on my period. It has not stopped and its really painful. Its my first time using the copper iud and I hate it. Till this day I'm still bleeding. And I can't get a doctors appointment any sooner then Dec 22."
1
97,069
Contrave
Obesity
"I couldn't give this a high rating because I just started this yesterday 2/18/17 took it and overall seemed okay. I did feel a little tired. I slept very well, but did have one crazy dream/ nightmare and from reading the other reviews I'm thinking it's from the medication. I do feel really tired today. I hope I don't feel like this all the time, but It's only the 2nd day. I will continue for a week or 2 and see if I see a difference."
3
83,755
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
Birth Control
"Taken for painful cramping. 5'3" 120 lbs, age 27 started with Lostrin, but moved out of state and started taking Sprintec in 2015. Honeymoon peroid. Two years later, I am 144 lbs, 29, suffer from depression, bloating, stagnant digestion, pain in lower abdomen (regardless of having a period,) and periodic cluster headaches. The weight gain has been gradual despite the fact I was working physical jobs and doing yoga a couple times a week. Recently stopped taking pills as I noticed my period was occuring before I even got to the white row. Had been skipping that row completely as it seems my body wants to do what it wants. Experiencing(both abdominal pain and lower back ache) have lessened in frequency but when it's present it's debilitating."
2
130,341
Levonorgestrel
Birth Control
"The first 6 months were amazing! No period, and only minor cramps when I exercised vigorously. Then I noticed my hair started thinning out and I was getting really bad acne. I finally got it taken out a little after having it for a year and am still having acne problems, and my hair still seems to be falling out. Hopefully it doesn't take long to get back to normal"
6
20,831
Ramelteon
Insomnia
"I had a bad experience each time I tried it. I have been on Ambien for many years, but my Dr wanted to try something else. The Rozerem made me extremely anxious, and did the opposite of what I needed it for! My heart beat fast, and I had a feeling of nervousness and anxiousness. I tried it 4 times, and it was the same all 4. Maybe I'm allergic."
1
75,900
Temazepam
null
"I have had occasional problems falling asleeep, mostly due to some severe personal problems too lengthy to go into here, but the upshot was my b/p was 195 over 95! Unable to eat or sleep. I was given 2 mg. klonopin and it seemed like a miracle!!! I bacame relaxed during the day time, and started sleeping all night long! I love it! After about 6 months or so. I had to increase the doseage by a half a pill. Many times if I do a lot of physical work in a day, I don't even need one. Love em!"
10
201,928
Sitagliptin
Diabetes, Type 2
"I am taking this with Levemir and my sugar is controlled for the 1st time in ages. I was supposed to be taking regular insulin but I am unable to be compliant so my doctor suggested this as something to try to bring my sugar down at least a little. To my surprise it is working very well."
10
47,837
Adapalene
Acne
"A dermatologist (a different dermatologist than I usually see) recommended to start using Differin along with taking my Doxycycline. I have been using the topical gel for 3 days on my face and back and I only have negative things to say. My face is peeling badly and the skin is very red and irritated. I have tried different moisturizers and they just burn. The outer corners of my eyes are red and painful. My back broke out with large blister-like pimples. I do not have sensitive skin and my acne is not very bad. I feel this product has actually worsened my condition. I am going to stop using Differin immediately. I don't know how long it's going to take my skin to heal."
1
104,683
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
null
"I've been on Levora since last June. I had to start taking Levora because my old pill which is loved has an issue with manufacturing or something. Anyway I stared last June and by mid July noticed some hair loss. I thought it was just my body going through some changes so I chalked it up to the change in the seasons. By the time September came around it wasn't any better. Went to the gyno who said that hair loss couldn't be because of the pill. She said it was because I stopped taking my prenatal multivitamins. Of course it's your doctor so you listen. Started taking my vitamins again in September/October and its now March and still have hair loss. I stopped taking Levora on Saturday so we shall see what happens. Also had very low libido and heavier periods."
1
199,028
Depo-Provera
Birth Control
"I HATE this drug! The side effects are AWFUL! I woke up feeling the worst nausea every morning, to the point where I would sometimes vomit. It causes AWFUL headaches. I had a really large clot once along with killer cramps. My period was still irregular. Yes it was not as heavy, but it did cause spotting for a majority of the 3 months I was on it. My skin (WHICH HAPPENED TO BE GETTING CLEARER!) was breaking out throughout the 3 months and in places that I never used to break out in. Also, I went from being one of the happiest people, to majorly depressed with anxiety and mood swings. I now have the worst panic attacks. It will also make your sex life become HORRIBLE! PLEASE DONT TAKE THIS! Read all the reviews before you do!"
1
80,797
Diamox
Pseudotumor Cerebri
"This drug has not helped relieve pressure, headaches or Visual Impairments in my case. My vision continues to go in and out without notice, waking up everyday with a headache and continue to have one well into the late evening before bedtime. The side effects are awful! I have lost 29lbs in THREE weeks! I am unable to hold anything down, everything tastes nasty or like I'm eating pennies. Constant fatigue and restlessness. The prickling in the hands and toes, not to mention the constant nausea. Every case is different. It's not working for me but could for someone else. I cannot tell anyone to NOT take a drug or TO take a drug for IIH. Because every case is different, everyone will see different results."
1
62,130
Citalopram
Depression
"Here we go again with these meds. I have severe depression. The best that I can say while taking this medicine is that I was just depressed. I have no energy and that is saying something because I take 60mg of Adderal daily. To be fair, I don't know if it was the depression that wiped me out or this medicine. I need to exercise and enjoyed it in the past, but I couldn't do ANYTHING on this. My doc gave me a script for Luvox. Wish me luck."
5
130,878
Levonorgestrel
Birth Control
"I love love love the Mirena. The first insertion was slightly painful, although the ibuprofen/aspirin helped. I just got my 5 year old Mirena removed and the new one inserted. All went well and it wasn't as bad as the first time. My doctor was quick and gentle. So far so good, I am very happy."
10
101,798
Terbinafine
Onychomycosis, Toenail
"I have been taking Lamisil for about 2 months. I have had toenail fungus for about 4 years. The fungus has been very slow growing. Which is why I think that I haven't seen any physical change yet. The fungus is on 4 of my 10 toes. I think that it is spreading to the other ones. I am hoping that I will see some change in the next months. I have heard it takes longer for the worse cases to heal. Oh, and I have had no side effects besides after I take it the first time after a break (I am on pulse dosage) I have a little upset stomach. Nothing too bad though."
2
207,621
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
Bowel Preparation
"Not bad, not bad at all. Taste like chicken. After downing batch one, I did 3 miles running on the treadmill to speed up the process. Worked like a charm. I now feel like a new man, looking forward to my butt probe adventure..."
10
147,505
Alprazolam
Anxiety
"Hey, I think alprazolam is the only solution for severe anxiety. My life was a living hell before it. Eventually it came to be the saving factor in my relationship. Thanks"
9
147,297
Alprazolam
Anxiety
"Xanax is a miracle. Just recently prescribed Xanax and Lexapro at age 33 for generalized anxiety disorder and I can honestly say that I am back to my old self. I have only had 2 panic attacks in the last 6 months. I can sleep all night without waking up, I am much more laid back, I am calm and not worrying all the time. I would definitely talk to your MD about both of these medicines if you truly have an Anxiety disorder. Both have been a life saver for me and my family."
10
216,015
Copper
Birth Control
"Got my IUD inserted 5 1/2 months ago. Having it inserted sucked, I had a lot of sharp cramping. But that is normal for me because my body tends to give off a lot of pain whenever I recover from something. The spotting was as the doctor said it would be like. It lasted 1-3 months and my periods have become less heavy. Overall my IUD is easy maintenance since because me and boyfriend check the strings after every cycle (and because he feels it every time during intercourse). I am happy I got it and strongly encourage others to do so! Its hormone free & lasts 10 years :)"
9
48,481
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
Birth Control
"Well, I'm not pregnant but my skin is a mess and PMS symptoms have been terrible. I hate this stuff, pharmacy gave it to me as a generic for Aviane and I will pay out of pocket before I ever accept it again. I've been on two other generics w/o any side effects, cystic acne just isn't worth it."
5
178,692
Victoza
Diabetes, Type 2
"Tried metformin & other oral meds but none could control my fasting levels & met forming makes me very nauseous. Endo suggested Victoza. Gave me samples to test. Lost about 10lbs in the first 1-2 weeks of using it. No obvious side effects, initially. Sugar levels seemed to normalize & I had a complete loss of appetite. All seemed well. The samples ran out & I went for a period not using it while I awaited an endo follow up. I could see the difference in my blood sugar levels when I stopped. However, after getting back on it the weight loss did not continue. The longer I use it the less it works. Now experiencing shortness of breath. Seeing a cardiologist tomorrow. Side effects I've experienced are constipation, extreme fatigue, shortn"
5
84,095
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
Birth Control
"Love this pill! Great hormone balancer and contraceptive. Pros: Cystic acne gone, moods regulated, no more monthly migraines, few to no cramps, on my period for only 5 days each month, did not decrease my sex drive. Cons: weight gain (25lbs in 3 months that won't come off 3 years later), bigger breasts (D cup to DDD). Other pills made me spot all month and have mood swings. This one does not. Free through my insurance too!"
10
208,897
Belsomra
Insomnia
"Do not waste your time or money on this drug. I was hoping I would be able to break the ambien and lunesta cycle with this..Benadryl works better than Belsomra."
1
215,011
Opdivo
Melanoma
"My Husband has had wonderful success with this medicine it never made him sick the whole time he has been taking it. He is presently still on it for maintaince"
10
55,315
Bupropion / naltrexone
Obesity
"No appetite and no cravings. 30 pounds gone in 10 weeks."
10
75,749
Temazepam
Insomnia
"Due to major anxiety and stress can't sleep before 6-7:30am was put on anti-anxiety pill and Restoril today. The anti-anxiety pill kicked in fast and made me kinda drowsy but the Restoril 30mg I just took 45 min ago doesn't seem to be kicking in. Should I take another? I do drink ale here and there but that should increase my effect not stop it right? Maybe I should get used to Vampire hours!! This sucks lol"
1
72,660
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
Birth Control
"I loved being on this pill. The only reason why I stopped is because I am way too busy to take it at the same time every day, so I now have a birth control implant. I did not gain weight. Acne... well, I've always had bad acne, even before birth control. I was secretly hoping it would clear it up, which it did not, but it definitely did not get worse. No weight gain, etc. Lightened my cycles for the fist year, then afterwards I would regularly get my period every other month, and then I would never get it (and take tests when I was worried.) Towards the end (I was on it for years), I was horrible with taking it on time-- there were days I would even forget to take it. With back up protection, I still was never pregnant. Loved this pill."
10
219,910
Amitriptyline
Pain
"I was prescribed 10mg amitryptiline for Endometriosis - for cramps I was getting that would radiate up my back. Coupled with surgery, amitryptiline has been life changing for me. I still have to take it around 7pm so I don't feel too groggy in the morning but I would rather have a good nights sleep and feel a bit tired in the morning than stay up all night in pain."
9
227,828
Etonogestrel
Birth Control
"I'm uncomfortable reading the scare stories about this device. I don't think they're that helpful to women who are looking for a reliable contraceptive. My experience with the implant has been wholly positive. I first had it inserted in September '05. No pain, no funny moods, no bleeding at all! No babies either. I liked it so much that when I had it removed in '08 I had it replaced at the same appointment. Again, no pain. I have just been to have my second implant removed, but not replaced this time. And again, no pain, no stress. I'd recommend it."
10
159,169
TriNessa
Birth Control
"Before having my daughter I was on Desogen for 5 yrs, with an amazing experience. It took me two yrs to get pregnant after stopping. Requested the same after baby with little difference. Had to switch 3 months ago for insurance reasons and have been miserable since. I am way more moody (weepy/short fuse), I've gained 5-7 lbs. Terrible bloating the week before my period as well as nausea/vomiting and bad cramps a few days before. Worst symptom: complete destruction of my sex drive. Like... I could really care less. I also started a week early this time for some reason. I am switching back next month and paying the $32 dollars a month until my doctor decides he believes me when I say that one child is enough for me. "
5
63,591
Epiduo
Acne
"I have been suffering from acne since I was about 20 years old. I had my first baby and had an iud inserted as a contraceptive. I saw a doctor when I was 24 and she prescribed topical clindamyacin and bactrim ds. It worked well but not 100 %. I stopped taking it once my mirena was removed and I became pregnant with my 2 nd child. My skin was clear my entire pregnancy! After my 2nd child I had another iud placed and the acne came back. I saw another doctor in December and he prescribed epiduo and oracea and 12 weeks later my skin looks & feels AMAZING. I couldn't be any happier with the results. I still have minor pimples and my acne scars but nothing like before. I am getting compliments from every one who knows me. AMAZING!!!"
10
181,069
Olopatadine
Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
"It is the best. It is very expensive my allergy doctor helps me by giving me samples sometimes. There a program to help."
10
178,612
Victoza
Weight Loss
"After reading hundreds of reviews I was very nervous about the side effects and I'm gonna be completely honest there the worse I've ever known I've never felt so ill in my life BUT it did only last 5 days on 0.6 and 2 days when I doubled to 1.2 so stick with it if it's getting you down I promise it is worth it!!!! I take my dose at 11am and find I can eat fairly normally throughout the day until about 6pm then I have a tiny dinner and feel full to the brim also I am finally getting a full night sleep as I'm not up every hour needing the toilet. Today I had my review and I'm over the moon I've lost 16lb with no effort at all... I highly recommend "
10
113,751
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine
Headache
"Excellent for migraines. No side effects. My 15 years old also suffers from migraines and it works great for him too. Usually only one pill a day helps. Other times just two a day helps to completely get rid of severe migraine. "
10
96,016
Sertraline
Social Anxiety Disorde
"I started this two months ago to help with my light depression and anxiety problems as a long-term replacement for Xanax. So far I haven't had to use my Xanax in almost a month. I didn't think this would do much but I was wrong. The first two-three weeks I had some mild nausea and tiredness but that went away pretty quickly."
8
73,371
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
Birth Control
"I read a few of the reviews on this page and many said that in the first month or so they had terrible acne! This is also true with me but this is the only birth control I've been on where my skin is 100% clear after about month three! I also always suffered from SEVERE mood swings with other birth control- crying over nothing, bouts of rage, extreme insecurity- but this is so much better. The only downside is that for some reason I am very tired especially in the morning- it's almost impossible to wake up even with 8 hrs. But the changes in my mood outweigh the tiredness! Great for people who have a lot of bad side effects with other birth controls!"
8
63,590
Epiduo
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"Epiduo is great. People say they are getting rashes because of Epiduo but they are wrong. You just have to use it in dime sized portions, it clears my skin really well."
10
34,508
Tysabri
Multiple Sclerosis
"I recently had my third infusion and I always have more energy after. My walking and balance also becomes better. I have no side effects and am very happy."
10
173,546
Exemestane
Breast Cance
"I have been on exemestane for fifteen months and I don&#039;t have any side effects. I attribute my waking in the night to having to go to the bathroom if I drink tea. I attribute my joint pain in my hip to the fact that I had it before I started and I am getting older. I sometimes get a hot flash but it lasts for about 30 seconds. I do sometimes get tired but then again I am getting older and some days I am more tired than others. If this medication can keep me healthy then I would say that I have no side effects. I do take a calcium supplement and try to exercise most days. I am an otherwise healthy 66 year old woman who is thankful for this medication and the fact that my breast cancer was caught early."
9
120,129
Montelukast
Asthma
"I give this half a rating. I have chronic asthma and after nearly dying from an asthma attack I was prescribed Singulair along with Symbicort. This medication has absolutely helped me. I&#039;ve been on it for over 3 months now. It really does help reverse the effects of asthma. Unfortunately it gives me some of the worst anxiety I have ever experienced. I tried taking it in the morning but the entire day I would feel unbelievably anxious. If I take it before bed I have the worst most vivid nightmares. This medication effects everyone differently of course, my only advice is to try it out for yourself."
5
16,661
Yaz
6</span> users found this comment helpful.
"I&#039;m not 100 % sure if it&#039;s the Yaz, but I&#039;ve gone from being a very happy, upbeat, outgoing person to an irritable, slightly crazy person. Everyone keeps telling me that my symptoms are related to situations that have occurred over the past few months (I lost a friend, both of my grandfathers and my job in the first 9 months of this year) but after reading other people&#039;s reviews, I&#039;m starting to think it&#039;s the pill. I have been taking Yaz for about a year now and my mood has completely flipped upside down. My boyfriend has pointed out that I haven&#039;t been myself. I&#039;m constantly tired. I always slept easily but haven&#039;t woke up feeling rested for quite some time. "
5
230,974
Milnacipran
ibromyalgia
"I have just started Savella about a week ago I am praying this will work for me. I have gained about 80lbs on the other (Lyrica and Nerotin) ). I know it has helped with the pain already, I am hopeful and the only thing I noticed so far is I think my restless legs are doing a little more jumping. I guess time will tell."
6
115,068
Diazepam
Anxiety
"I have tried to Xanax and it doesn&#039;t matter how many milligrams I take it has no effect on me. I tried Klonopin which works however when it wears off I get horrible migraines which I found out can be a symptom of for some people. Valium is the only medicine I can take that reduces my anxiety. I ready here in some of the reviews people saying they had extreme anxiety and we&#039;re taking to milligrams my anxiety is so bad I take 10 milligrams 3 times a day just to be normal. It works it really works. It may be an old medication and it may not be prescribed very often anymore but I truly believe it is the best."
10
1,274
Sumatriptan
Migraine
"I get migraines with aura. Right when I begin to lose my vision, I know the migraine is 30 minutes away. I take an Imitrex as soon as I start to lose my vision. It works within an hour or two about 80% of the time. I feel very weak and &quot;out of it&quot; when I do take one. It still doesn&#039;t help with nausea, however. I have not thrown up from a migraine (yet), just very nauseous. I have also used the injectable version. That works SO much better. However, I have psyched myself out and can no longer give myself a shot for some reason. Physical Therapy has really helped with my migraines. I also quit going to the chiropractor. I used to get migraines weekly, now it&#039;s been 6 months and I finally got one today."
8
113,654
Sevelamer
Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure
"My weight is stable at 165 lbs., and my appetite is excellent. I take from 4 to 8 800 mg tablets with each meal, mainly determined by the size of the meal but also factoring in a very rough estimate of the meal&#039;s phosphorus content. By doing so, I have consistently had phosphorus levels within desired range for over a year without side effects. Without this medication, of course, high phosphorus with constant itching."
8
138,158
Ortho Evra
Birth Control
"I&#039;ve been on birth control since 8th grade to help regulate my abnormal menstrual cycles. I was on combination pills, estrogen-only pills, and the depo shot before I finally tried the Ortho Evra patch. I&#039;ve been on the patch for about 8 months now and I LOVE it! I use it for 3 weeks and have it off for the 4th week, as the directions say to, and it feels great to finally have a somewhat normal period and to know when I will start bleeding, and to not be bleeding when I&#039;m not supposed to! I put it on my butt, alternating each cheek week to week. I haven&#039;t had any bad side effects, only very good ones like growing more than a full cup size and having a high sex drive. This is the best birth control I&#039;ve ever been on!!"
10
63,948
Sertraline
Depression
"Got prescribed Zoloft after my 20 year relationship ended after my ex husband became addicted to meth. I was very depressed and couldn&#039;t control my thoughts about the situation, I had a hard time sleeping, zoning out, focusing, and adjusting to my normal everyday life. I started on 25 mg for about 3 weeks then increased to 50 mg. I&#039;ve been on 50mg for a couple months and feel so much better. I can focus on my life again and never break down crying anymore etc. I had no side effects besides loose stool here and there. I like how there were no real side effects for me and it did what I was seeking. I would recommend to try Zoloft before other medications. I will not increase my dosage."
8
106,477
Implanon
Birth Control
"I&#039;ve had implanon for a little over a year. It&#039;s been pure hell. I have gained 60 pounds, and NOTHING I do helps me lose weight. My depression is extremely bad from the hormones. (I had depression before, but it&#039;s 10x worse). For the first FOUR MONTHS I was bleeding, with a 2-3 day of not bleeding. My periods are now, about 9 days long. I have irregular periods, so it goes from period with 3 weeks off, to period with one week off. It&#039;s just all over the place, with extremely painful cramps. I&#039;m getting it removed tomorrow, thank God. I&#039;m terrified of hormonal birth control now, this being my first one that releases hormones. While I have had a horrible experience, I hope that others do not. It might work for you, it might not."
1
144,075
Etonogestrel
Birth Control
"Got the implant Sep 17, 2015. First couple weeks I got headaches. My face and hair got extra greasy. I use to be good with showering every other day, by anymore. I haven&#039;t had period since September 2015, which has been awesome but it&#039;s affected my sex life and my weight. It caused me to be very dry during intercourse. :/ and it hurts. Also the weight I have gained is Insane. When I got the inpalnt I was 159lbs. In Jan 2016 I had a check up and I was 180lbs. Last week I talked to the nurses out the weight issue and it had gone up again to 197lbs. I dont eat bad and I&#039;m constantly active being a flight attendant and swim coach. Made appt at end of month to get removed. :("
3
209,698
Lupron Depot
Endometriosis
"Desperate for relief after 2 surgeries within 3 months of each other, I was so hopeful about this medication. I ignored the reviews and got the shot (11.75 dosage administered every 3 months). I regret my choice so much. First, the expense! Even with insurance, my out of pocket was $1100. The mood swings were so bad that I became suicidal. I&#039;ve gained 20 pounds that exercise and nutrition can&#039;t shed. The hot flashes were controlled by an OTC called Estroven. The pain did subside, but only for the 1st month after each shot (I got 2 shots total). Now, the pain is back and worse than ever and I&#039;m only on month 5 of the treatment. Surgery # 3 scheduled in 2 weeks. This med is NOT worth the side effects."
1
128,196
Phentermine
Weight Loss
"Hey everyone! I started taking Adipex-P on 03/12. I am 5&#039;5 and starting weight was 315!! :( Side effects: Dry mouth. Nothing else for me. It took about a week for the pill to curb my appetite. I drink lots of water! A couple of days I cheated on my diet but I never over ate like I used to. I have changed my eating habits tremendously. Currently I have not done any exercising but I plan to start. Today is 03/24 and I have lost 8 pounds! This is just the beginning on my weight loss journey. I recommend this pill."
10
138,461
Phentermine
Weight Loss
"I had a wreck, in the hospital 30 days. I put on 25 lbs. Went from 220lbs to 245lbs. I have taken 37.5mg phentermine for a month and have not run or anything besides everyday life exercise and I am down to 225lbs. Once I hit 215lbs I will start jogging. I have taken this 3 years prior and worked out extensively. In 1 yr I went from 240 to 193lbs. "
10
74,476
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
Birth Control
"I have been on Loestrin 24 for about 4 years now, and I thought I would share my excellent experience on here, since no one usually goes on the Internet to post about their GOOD experiences! Loestrin is a MIRACLE drug in my opinion, the 24 day regimen made a huge difference as opposed to a 21 day regimen. This means that there are only 4 placebo pills at the end of the pack instead of 7! My periods were reduced to almost nothing (but didn&#039;t completely disappear, for those that like the assurance of bleeding) I need one panty-liner a day for about 3 days a month. It&#039;s AMAZING! I never gained any weight, and I would say it helped my acne only a little bit %u2013 I get pimples no matter what I do. Try Loestrin! You won&#039;t regret it!"
10
168,208
Rizatriptan
Migraine
"Works within minutes usually. Have not noted any side effects with it although I do not care for taste. After it melts and is gone, I drink water to get taste out of my mouth."
9
87,706
Naproxen
Period Pain
"Suffered for 25 years, though not quite as bad now as in my teens/20s. Missing one day of my life each month to horrendous pain/nausea/fever/chills total lack of mental focus. This seems to fix everything! Amazing, wish I&#039;d had this when I was 15."
10
82,091
Liraglutide
Obesity
"I was perscribed SaxendaSaxenda by my doctor for obesity. My beginning weight was 225 at 32yrs old. Ive been on Saxenda for 11 days now and have lost 8lbs. I have absolutely no appetite all day long, so I make myself eat small things. I&#039;m juicing also so this usually keeps me feeling full without actually having to eat meals. I&#039;ll be moving up to the third dosage this friday, hopefully I&#039;ll continue to experience minimal side effects. I&#039;ve only gotten headaches and some constipation but no nausea. Looking forward to what the next 90days bring. I&#039;m very pleased with my results thus far."
10
9,608
Lo Loestrin Fe
Birth Control
"I started lo loestrin in July and found my self becoming very stressed out and depressed all the time. I also felt easily angered so I decided to stop taking it. My period pains came back and I decided to retry it in December. Since then I&#039;ve gained 5 pounds and bloat super easy! Even when I only eat small meals. I also have been getting strong persistent cramps every night. I&#039;m looking to switch to a different birth control."
6
101,388
Viorele
Birth Control
"I have been on this pill for probably about 4-5 years. My experience has been overall pretty pleasant. I never noticed it affecting my mood or behavior and I have never felt depressed due to the pill. I also never gained any weight or experienced acne. My periods last about 4 days, previously before using the pill they lasted much longer. I usually experience cramps and bloating the day before and the day I get my period. My cramps have always been pretty bad even before I began using birth control, so I don&#039;t think it is caused by the pill. I do recommend this pill for people who are looking to use it as a form of birth control and a way to regulate the menstrual cycle. Unfortunately I must switch pills due to insurance coverage."
9
110,120
Nexplanon
Birth Control
"I got this birth control thinking great no period for three years. Honestly I would rather have my period everyday for the rest of my life than have this thing in my arm still. At first it seemed fine I felt great and then a week or so went by and I was overthinking everything, became extremely stressed, and keep having anxiety attacks. I&#039;ll be fine for a few days at a time but then something small happens and I want to cry and yell at everyone. It has ruined my relationship and I feel crazy. I would not recommend this birth control. I get it out in a little over a week. Hopefully my mind can remain stable enough to make it til then without another crazy mood swing of depression. Also I feel like a pregnant lady craving food constantly."
1
180,979
Valproic acid
Schizoaffective Disorde
"I came off this because of the flat mood where I had no real feelings but I wish I hadn&#039;t cause I would&#039;ve saved time cause I got a manic episode 8 months later with lamictal but I felt like I always did better and felt better on lamictal but I guess I was only on 300 mg so it made my mania worst when I wouldn&#039;t sleep enough because I was doing my work. and all semester long I felt like I was getting manic and psychotic but I guess I didn&#039;t realize it takes longer to recover from a manic episode. I&#039;m thinking of going back on Epival and Invega or Epival and Latuda cause there&#039;s almost no options left and I hated clozapine cause it gave me seizures and broke my ankles. my main problem is I can&#039;t take my vitamins with Epival."
8
74,358
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
Birth Control
"I was on Loestrin 24 for over three years and it worked wonderfully with my period; after about two years my period was so light that I rarely even got one which was awesome. I also didn&#039;t experience any change in my sex drive. However, I accidentally went off of it about five months ago (due to a change in insurance and I couldn&#039;t afford it) and after about 3 weeks of being off of it I dropped ten pounds (which, while I was on the pill, was never able to accomplish no matter how hard I dieted) and found myself in a much more stable and elevated mood. I realized after the fact that, although the pill was great for doing what it was supposed to, it made me gain a ton of weight and I was consistently mildly depressed."
7
207,617
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
Bowel Preparation
"It gets the job done. Tastes gross and I personally had a hard time keeping it down but I managed. It took about 2 hours for the first dose to kick in and I&#039;ve been going since. Took the 2nd dose an hour ago and almost clear!"
8
122,523
Linaclotide
Constipation, Chronic
"I have been taking Linzess for 7 days to treat chronic constipation. It hasn&#039;t made me have the urge to go yet. I finally went 6 days after starting it only because I took a suppository which certainly didn&#039;t empty me out. Is this normal?"
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