efedemircan/drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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130,258	Levonorgestrel	Birth Control	"22; getting married in August- I received my Mirena at the beginning of January 2014 and I am currently loving it! Like many of you I did extensive research before deciding on a birth control. I decided to go through with Mirena and having it inserted hurt REALLY BAD because I've never experienced something passing through my cervix. I turned white immediately and nearly passed. I cramped for about two weeks but used ibuprofen and it was fine. My fianc"	9
22,066	Infliximab	Crohn's Disease, Acute	"My daughter has been taking Remicade since 2006. She has now built up antibodies to it and it doesn't work anymore. They now are going to try Humira. Hope this works. She has had to have an ileostomy done since the Remicade didn't work for very long in her and now the Crohn's has made it to her stomach. Just because it appears to be working in the beginning of treatment doesn't mean it will last in your body as long as it is suppose to. People please be warned and be cautious."	1
56,677	Elavil	Pain	"I developed near-total numbness in my thigh over a period of 2 months after which the surface pain was unbearable. I couldn't even touch the hairs on my thigh without gritting my teeth in pain. I saw a neurologist who couldn't identify the cause even after MRI, EMG and blood work. After trying Lyrica for the pain (which didn't help at all), he gave me Elavil. Using only a 25mg dose, the pain disappeared completely after one week. I did have some dry-mouth as a side effect for awhile, but that has subsided somewhat. Great stuff!"	8
21,984	Infliximab	Rheumatoid Arthritis	"Had been on REMICADE since 2003 (11 years) 5vials every 4weeks. Doctor took it away due to issues with the infusion dept. I hate not being on REMICADE. REMICADE did wonders for me, it gave me life back and unfortunately I am back to where I started 11+ years ago. I am having difficulty with everything, I can barely type this comment."	10
183,755	Cymbalta	Depression	"I like Cymbalta. I have been taking it for 3 months and I'm always in a good mood. I used to be depressed all the time before. My wife sees the change in me. She thinks I'm back to my old self again. No weight loss or gain. I would recommend it to anyone to try."	10
11,406	Glimepiride	Diabetes, Type 2	"Rather than reduce my blood sugar, this stuff actually caused a 150-200 point increase over the time that I took it. Needless to say, I'm back to glyburide for much better control."	1
91,232	Botox	Urinary Incontinence	"I am extremely happy with the Botox injections in the bladder. I have severe incontinence, overactive bladder before. I have MS and my urologist explained I would have to self-cathe after the procedure. That's no big deal. I cam wear real underwear again! Yay!"	10
186,169	Desvenlafaxine	Anxiety	"I take Wellburtin XL 150mg and Pristiq and have been since 2009. Tried to go off of Pristiq twice because my sodium level is a bit low. Within a month of being off of Pristiq I got my old anxiety attacks, panic, insomnia, etc., so the positive definitely outweighs the negative. Hopefully, my sodium will be corrected now that I'm seeing a specialist for it, but for me Pristiq and Wellbutrin XL work wonders and I don't plan to go off either ever again."	9
54,161	Naloxegol	Constipation, Drug Induced	"I have sensory neuropathy and have been taking to opioids for chronic pain for 7 years. For six years I had continuous constipation and had to do use two bucket enemas per week. I tried movantik for 4 weeks and there was no effect. I tried Amitiza also for 4 weeks, and there was no effect. My GI said both must be taken. Now I have not had to have a bucket enema for six weeks, it's fantastic to be almost normal as far as bowel movements go."	10
46,540	Sulfasalazine	Rheumatoid Arthritis	"I started on 0.5g/day (1 tab) and increased the dose weekly until I reached a max dose of 3g/day (6 tabs). At first I thought it wasn't working at all because my pain never improved, but eventually I realised that brand new symptoms were presenting in new joints and that I was now also experiencing awful muscle spasm (in my calves, fingers and toes) - I had never had this problem before. My fatigue also became more and more severe... Eventually, nearly 4 months after starting treatment, I stopped this awful drug.... Sadly, 1 month later, I am still struggling with the after effects. What a terrible terrible drug this is."	1
113,313	Bisacodyl	Constipation	"I was severely backed up for 2 weeks after pain killers from surgery, I tried senna and that did nothing I was desperate and in so much pain I couldn't eat or sit or pass the bm (although it was travelling to my bum it was too big.) I read these comments on docolax and was absolutely terrifed but I was at my wits end so tried it. I took it at 1pm and by 5pm I had passed a very very large bm. Other than a sore bum I still have strange sensations in my stomach but thats cos its still in my system. I cannot express the happiness that this product has given me! I have no complaints at all and would recomend this to anyone struggling"	10
157,500	Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir	HIV Infection	"I tested positive in 1993, I actually thought I had a year or two left too live. I went without meds almost twenty (20) years. I started Complera in 2013. I'm undetectable and my cd-4 is now close too 700 up from 420. I still smoke cigarettes and drink socially. I haven't had any side effects. I'm 58 years old and African American, even at this age my physical stamina is good (basketball and tennis). Complera is the only meds I've taken and up too now I'm pleased with the results.And by the way, l take my Complera in the mornings with breakfast. When it's time too go too sleep at night, I sleep like a baby..Good luck guys and best wishes....Peace!"	9
199,160	Depo-Provera	Birth Control	"I took this three times in my life so far (22-24yrs, 25-26, 35-) and it has been the best for me. I discontinued due to concern for bone density/trying to get pregnant but was careful to excercise/eat well/supplement w D and calcium. I did not gain weight or have bone loss. I tried many pill types, combo/mono and triphasic, and was violently ill and threw up bile on the hour on any pill containing estrogen. had depression, swollen breasts and skin darkening on the progesterone only pill, and heartburn and vomiting on all pills. I feel normal on this, if anything, I possibly lost weight. thank goodness because it is way better than worrying about an IUD....cramping and perforation and all that."	9
170,521	Quetiapine	Schizophrenia	"Very good drug. Tried olanzapine and aripiprazole and this is the best. Made my depression a bit better also. Better than lithium citalapram and sertraline as I've tried all these for depression with no success. Relieved me of anxiety too. Does make you super groggy after taking it so be careful guys"	10
35,475	Phenol	Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis	"On day two of an intense infection that has left me unable to swallow and thus sleep. Got Chloroseptic - only brand offered. It was nigh on useless. One squirt - the recommended dose - barely made an impression. I waited 10 minutes, did three squirts - marginal improvement, perhaps a 5 minute slight numbing. There is no way I can get relief with this product without going well over the guidelines and based on what I read elsewhere, swallowing it is dangerous. So, back to spitting in a cup for the next couple of days... Waste of money."	1
32,136	Wellbutrin XL	Depression	"Its been 3 days on Wellbutrin XL. My focus and mental clarity have improved so much. I feel like a different person. Love this medicine. I have energy, focus, creativity. "	8
68,557	Medroxyprogesterone	Abnormal Uterine Bleeding	"I started blood thinners for DVT, two days late started period was bleeding so bad was in the restroom every 10-20 mins..7 days later was in the hospital was slightly anemic less than 48 hrs later ended up back in the hospital blood count was 6.1 had to have 4 units of blood over two days they gave me a depo shot to stop the bleeding it took almost 72 hours to work now a little over a week out of the hospital I have started bleeding again...idk what to think about the depo all I know is it isn't working for what I need it to be."	2
89,991	Risperdal	Bipolar Disorde	"I'm an social drinker and after 3 months of taking Risperdal, I can't get a buzz or even drunk. Viagra doesn't work either. It's like it took the pleasure out of my system but now my libido is coming back after a couple of months. I had the doctor change my medicines. Hopefully the new ones does a better job with my pleasure. On month 2 I was zombie like but now I'm almost back to normal. "	5
195,176	Regadenoson	Diagnosis and Investigation	"Had it used for a stress test at local VA Medical Center. Had mild chest discomfort, mild discomfort in both legs, and raised pulse. Not as bad as expected, no nausea or other side effects. Do not worry if you are asked to have stress test using it."	9
229,589	Lurasidone	Bipolar Disorde	"I've been on Latuda for around 8 months now. I have a Dr appointment next week and I am going to ask to switch to something else or add another med to it. I am tired all the time. I can barely stay awake within an hour of taking it. I am emotionless. Never feel better than a 5 out of 10. Don't feel happiness. No joy in any activities. It's definitely good at evening you out....too good. It has not conquered my depression. I find it hard to focus and it is starting to effect my job. I just want to feel happy again."	6
5,456	Sovaldi	Hepatitis C	"I've read a lot of forums about the Sovaldi treatment but my experience after my 3rd week went south, difficult moving, loss of strength, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, no appetite, different muscle pains, back and side aches; at first I said this is a cake walk compare to the interferon. But I'm still thankful & had a clear test, one more month to go & I'm very grateful!"	10
178,774	Victoza	Diabetes, Type 2	"I started Victoza about a month ago. Started with 0.6 for a week than increase to 1.2. I felt nauseous the first week but just off and on and mild. Each day over the last couple of weeks I have become more and more ill. My numbers not only did not stay lower as they did when I first started but they have actually increased. I have a headache non stop and haven't lost a pound despite not eating much due to being so sick. I stopped taking it a couple nights ago due to not being able to even sleep. I was waking in the middle of the night feeling like I was going to vomit. I still feel nauseous but it's getting better."	4
178,069	Duloxetine	ibromyalgia	"Diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1993 and tried lots of medicines. Lyrica was awesome, but became less effective after about 7 years and still had some level of pain and fatigue. Cymbalta has been fabulous. It took about 3 1/2 weeks for me to get over the side effects (restlessness, nausea, headache, jerkiness - especially at night with morning dosage), but now - I feel the best I had ever felt. My pain and fatigue are gone, and as an additional bonus, chronic low back and arthritis pain are gone too. I had no idea how much pain I had been in until Cymbalta took it away. Beware of withdrawal though. Head spins, jerkiness, "brain shock" when you move your eyes quickly, etc, very bad. Don't miss a dose or let the prescription run out by accident! Worth it to be pain free!"	9
182,934	Cymbalta	Back Pain	"After taking 30mg per day for ten days, my severe back pain is almost gone. I increased to 60mg to further eliminate morning and evening pain. This has greatly improved my life."	8
212,089	Lamotrigine	Bipolar Disorde	"Duration 3 years I am 23. This medication changed my life and I am not exactly sure why I take it because I feel "normal" I wasn't bipolar however I was just flat out raging deeply depressed would stay up all night. I did crazy things. I also had horrible life threatening anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder and sitting still. I almost stopped taking it when I finally went to a DR because I couldn't go to college anymore because I was a complete wreck all the time. Every tiny little thing threw me into anger and depression and jealousy. Medication made me sick in beginning but the Dr told me to keep taking it which this is how these medicines work. After around 3 months. I was NOT depressed EVER, slight mood but I'm OCD and moody in general! Anti-depressant did not work."	9
97,917	Nexplanon	Birth Control	"I love it! Been having nexplanon since september 2013 getting it removed next year and getting another for sure! I have been having mood swings here and there but nothing too severe. Great birth control in all"	10
152,488	Ciprofloxacin	Sinusitis	"This medication made me nauseous everytime I took it, but I continued to take it . On the 7th day I became very ill. Chills, vomiting, hurting and I stayed in bed for 2 days except for going to the Instant Care. They said I had an allergic reaction. The doctor also gave me a 1-pill medication to prevent an yeast infection."	6
137,458	Isotretinoin	Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia	"I suffered with an extremly stubborn case of mild acne. My dermatologist put me on 4 different medications, either making me extremely ill or just not working at all. I was a little nervous when we started talking about Accutane, because of all the paper work and blood tests. But, I soon realized that there is really nothing to worry about, your lips will be DRY DRY DRY. I highly recommend Aquaphor, that is the only thing that helped me. For the dry skin, it's nothing I can't handle just some dry spots, maybe a few cuts from scratching it but that's all. I did NOT lose my hair nor did I get fatter, like some of the side effects said. The blood work is sometimes a pain, but it is truly worth it."	10
211,732	Lamotrigine	Bipolar Disorde	"It really does work amazingly! I am bipolar II. was originally diagnosed as having major depressive disorder, but my depression did fluctuate in intensity quite a bit, so my psychiatrist thought Lamictal could work and that I could bipolar. So I started Lamictal (ironically right before I started the Lamictal I started having hypomania and was then properly diagnosed as bipolar II) For weeks it really did not help much - and then I reached the full dose of 200mg. I've been on this dose for a month and have felt completely normal or virtually normal most of the time! The medication isn't perfect though, as the depression ocassionally comes on rather hard, but even when it does it is temporary and NOWHERE near as bad as it was before."	9
93,330	Vortioxetine	Depression	"I switched from Zoloft and Seroquel to Brintellix 10mg. At first i noticed I had more enegry. I also have itchiness and some upset stomach but that goes away. those of you without insurance or with it and it wont pay enough ask your dr about patient assistance forms. Waiting to see how it helps since I lost my job."	6
54,428	Bupropion / naltrexone	Obesity	"I started Contrave September 19, 17. I've had no side effects. I don't really notice anything different but I won't weight in til the 25th. I have been watching what I eat. My goal weight is 175#. I started at 270# so I have a long way to go. Will keep you updated."	8
94,550	Abilify	Bipolar Disorde	"i have very mixed feelings about this medication. i was given this for mood stability about a year before i was diagnosed bipolar. it worked really fast. my mood was very stable. but at what cost? It started out with slurred speech and constant drowsiness. eventually that faded away and then it turned into perhaps the worst thing I've ever had to deal with called internalised restlessness. It is also called akathsia. If I die and go to hell, it would be to the land of akathsia. I recommend this drug if you're lucky enough to not experience akathsia. it works really fast. they tried to prescribe me congentin to help, it barely did."	3
116,993	Lamictal	4</span> users found this comment helpful.	"This drug has been a life-saver for me. It has worked where other mood stabilizers either didn't work or had intolerable side effects. I've used it for 8 years now, at doses ranging from 150-425 mg. Currently I'm on 250 mg. When I started Lamictal I had a bipolar diagnosis and took it as an add-on to lithium. My diagnosis has since been changed to recurrent major depression and a personality disorder, but Lamictal still works, along with an antidepressant. I do get (non-dangerous) skin rashes from this unless I take antihistamines daily, but it's been worth it."	9
213,542	Tioconazole	Vaginal Yeast Infection	"Used this product at 11pm it's now 2:30am and I've been up an hour now. It's so itchy it's driving me crazy. I even tried washing it out and it hasn't worked!! DON'T BUY THIS"	1
37,824	Reclipsen	Birth Control	"I haven't taken any BC in 5 years since the birth of my daughter. Before that I was on ortho tri-cyclen which was great and I never had any symptoms. My doc recommended Reclipsen since it's the same amount of hormones each day and the other one I mentioned has different hormone levels each week. I've been on this pill a total of 2 weeks and I feel nauseous, no appetite, exhausted, stomach cramps, boobs are sore, and weak. I get a weird chest pain sometimes and my anxiety is crazy high. I also feel so moody. Everything bothers me and sometimes I feel like I can't breathe. My face has been breaking out more than when I wasn't taking the pill. I AM NOT TAKING THIS PILL ANYMORE ! I barely feel bad side affects like this with medications."	1
182,457	Mirena	Birth Control	"I am 40 years old. Have had Mirena for about 6 months. It was inserted to control heavy bleeding and has done that."	9
161,735	Remeron	Depression	"I have been on Remeron for 3 years now and it's the best antidepressant I've ever been on. I have tried Prozac, Celexa, Wellbutrin, and Effexor. Remeron is the only one that made me happy to be alive. I did gain about 3 pounds but then was feeling so good I decided to become a vegan and improve my physical health, which before I could have cared less about. So now I've lost the pounds. Plus, a few pounds is definitely worth the improvement in mood and sleep. I have found it's really important how much I take and at what time. I did get restless leg syndrome which made it hard to sleep so I tried breaking up my 30 mg pill and taking 1/2 at 7:30 and 1/2 at 9:00 pm. That wasn't helping my mood/For best results, I take 30 mg at 6:00 pm and go to bed at 9:00."	10
158,067	Ziprasidone	Bipolar Disorde	"Bipolar II with mixed episode, tried geodon. Severe somnolence, with insomnia (read: trapped in half-asleep purgatory) upon starting. Triggered full blown manic episode with hallucinations, jabbering rambling and fast talking, distractibility and inattentiveness, poor judgment, and dissociation with passage of time, over following couple weeks. Shaking hands (could not perform ordinary fine motor tasks such as cutting my nails). Stopped and switched to quetiapine, with success."	1
160,065	Alirocumab	High Cholesterol	"I couldn't tolerate statins. Tried 3. Each one gave a lot of pain....liver and angina. I had to stop them. While off them for a month my Total Cholesterol went from 165 to 213, LDL's went from 65 to 110. Now my Total is 97 and LDL's are 24. I take Lovaza to keep my HDL's up at 45-49; they never were above 34 my whole life no matter what I tried. I have no side effects and I feel the best in 5 years."	10
95,536	Bontril Slow Release	Obesity	"Hi there I am 42 years old I took Bonitril when I was around 32 years old and lost alot of weight went from 200 size 13 down to a size 3 and 4. I sick have had health issues and gained weight 2013 I weight 169 which is a size 8 to 9 for my height of 5ft4 which I looked great ,but since then I have went up to as much as 209.5 . In may I got on bonitril again went down to 192 with horseback riding exercise. I was doing great. Then I had relapsed without meds I went back up to 205. Now I'm back on got my hopes up"	8
24,780	Tresiba	Diabetes, Type 2	"This medicine is the best insulin , So far it out does all the rest my endo and I love it."	10
174,153	Valium	Alcohol Withdrawal	"Valium has asissted me a lot in my recovery of alcoholism."	8
119,326	Testosterone	Hypogonadism, Male	"PLEASE TRY Clomid first (it helps your body use and start the cycle by it self) injection should be the last route. also if you have low T make sure to do MRI (in my case the doctor was hesitant to do MRI, but we did and found a pituitary tumor), T just doesn't reduce something is wrong with the body , find out what, just don't take injections immediately. visit a endocrinologist."	9
51,455	Azithromycin	null	"Very good information."	10
77,427	Prolia	Osteoporosis	"Please do your homework before taking this awful drug. My Dr. never told me about any potential side effects and I got them ALL. So sick for months with severe lower back pain radiating around the front. Severe upper GI issues with nausea and haven't been able to eat for months. Lost 15 lbs so fast that my skin is all wrinkles and lose. I look 20 years older than before taking this drug. Spent so much time at Dr's trying to figure out what was wrong with me and all tests came back negative. Only possible thing is Prolia shot. Headaches, chronic fatigue, poor sleep. Ended up in ER thinking I was having a heart attack...pain was debilitating. At least I found out my heart is good. Have had 3 additional episodes like this. BEWARE"	1
225,660	Bupropion	Bipolar Disorde	"I've been taking bupropion 200mg for roughly three weeks to treat Bipolar depression. I have not had success with any other antidepressants. For me, Wellbutrin has been great. It has increased my energy level dramatically, as well as improved my mood. It's not a cure all, but it's certainly helping. The side effects - I take it in the morning to avoid trouble sleeping. Increased my anxiety somewhat the first week. Higher libido. Markedly reduced appetite. I need to remind myself to eat, and I've lost 5 lbs. Others have mentioned a bad interaction with alcohol which I have not experienced. I've had up to three drinks with no problems. My overall experience has been good, this is a great medicine if it agrees with you."	9
143,697	Etonogestrel	Birth Control	"I've had this in for a little over a year and it took away the cramps but I still get back aches. Now period in stead of lasting 3 days, I know get it for 20-25 days with only 2 weeks in between each cycle."	2
156,580	Dulaglutide	Diabetes, Type 2	"I initially started the higher dose September 2016 but couldn't handle the side effects, such as nausea and indigestion. I went for my yearly with my pcp and she started me on the lower dose. It's almost the end of week one and I feel much better than I did on the higher dose. By day 3 I was a little tired and my appetite was really decreased. The nausea is tolerable. I've lost 3 lbs over the past week. My sugars are much better. I suggest that if you can't tolerate the higher dose definitely try the lower one. I also take Metformin ER 1000mg twice a day. My A1C was 6.2% before adding the Trulicity."	8
59,796	NuvaRing	Birth Control	"No one is the same and NuvaRing obviously works for some but it did not for me. I'm on my third month and just took it out for good. It put me in a permanent funk..and by that I mean constantly paranoid or sad and I would also be upset with my boyfriend over nothing. I hadn't been on BC at all for about 2 years before. Without birth control I do get PMS the week before my period which was toned down by the ring but it feels like it just spread it out to a more mild PMS the whole time (terrible!). My sex drive was noticeably diminished to the point where I didn't even want to have sex sometimes (and that NEVER happens lol). Overall, good for acne and regulating the period but not worth the emotional instability and sex drive effects."	3
895	Pentosan polysulfate sodium	null	"Take 3 pills a day down from 4 because of expense and still works fine. I have been able to eat and drink whatever I want! No side effects at all. This is a wonderful medicine but I just wish there was a generic that was less expensive.I am thinking about dropping to two pills a day and see if that still works."	10
5,668	Oxytrol	Overactive Bladde	"I had a sling a few years ago for stress incontinence (that I have had since I was a kid), but it didn't do anything for the overactive bladder, obviously. I tried the patch and within 24 hours, there was a huge difference. However, the patch does not stick well. The adhesive on the edges of the patch is not good. While it does not come off, it does crinkle and wrinkle and one was clearly not adhering much at all and I doubt much medicine was delivered, which was why it did not work that day. The medicine is great, but they need to improve the actual patch."	7
183,520	Cymbalta	Depression	"I would differently recommend this product. Cymbalta has helped me a great deal, my sadness, anxiety, mood swings and pain."	10
222,677	Topamax	Migraine Prevention	"I've been on Topimax for going on 3 1/2 months now and met with my doctor twice telling her I absolutely could not be on this medication because I could not perform my job duties at work. I had a very difficult time comprehending very basic stuff. I was put on it for my headaches I've dealt with for near 2 decades. My dr took me off my medication I've been on for 18 years suddenly, which has worked for my heaches, and switched me to Topimax. I decided to push through because I was no longer getting my medication that worked for me and I kept being told that the brain fog would get better wich it has the past 2 weeks. New problem is my hair is falling out in clumps. Every day literal clumps of hair fall out in the shower."	4
114,147	Amlodipine	High Blood Pressure	"This drug has worked very fast in reducing high blood pressure. I was on lisinopril but developed hives, swollen lips and tongue so doctor switched me to Norvasc. I seem to still have occasional hives but not as severe and may be triggered by heat. AZ this time of year is quite hot."	9
109,569	Nexplanon	Birth Control	"The only reason this is rated a 7 is because of the effectiveness. I started with the implanon version for about three years; it was great with an occasional bad cramping. I got the next one, nexplanon, and have had it about two years. The cramping is horrendous at times, lasting two weeks or off and on regularly. My periods became a majority of the month by the second year of having nexplanon. I have always had anxiety but I personally feel that the nexplanon is making it worse and I was diagnosed with IBS (for the pain and stomach upset/anxiety). A part of me is terrified that if I take the nexplanon out my symptoms will get worse, but I can also tell you I've never had these symptoms until I took Nexplanon. Be wary."	5
128,224	Phentermine	Weight Loss	"I've been on adipex since december 2015. My starting weight was 268 and today I am down to 232. I highly recommend adipex! I was a size 18 and now a size 16 and my journey is not over. My goal weight is 200."	9
202,564	Lithium	Bipolar Disorde	"I've been on this medicine for 2 weeks now. I haven't really noticed a change in moods just yet. I guess because I'm taking Celexa and Elavil too. We're weaning me off Elavil. But I have surely felt the side effects. I've got some slight tremors in my hands, cotton mouth worse than ever, and my heart races at times. But my appetite has decreased since I've been on it. Before adding lithium, Elavil made me feel good, but put 20lbs on me in 2 months. That's why I'm coming off it. I just had my blood drawn to check my salt levels, so we shall see how that turns out. I was diagnosed bipolar in early 2003 and have been off and on just about everything for it. So my new doctor put me on lithium to help me. I'm glad I read about the side effects others have posted."	8
82,232	Liraglutide	Obesity	"I am 5'4" and started at 253. I stared Saxenda this past Tuesday. Still at the 0.6mg dose and this morning down to 246. Now i know darn well that that is probably a combo of water weight and just not. being. hungry.! I've had a little nausea but that seems to go away by mid morning. Overall, i feel pretty good and whatever the action on the brain that this stuff is, I like it. I don't feel hungry and i have energy. Since i am seeing some reasonable results, I am not getting discouraged! I paid for this out of pocket for the first month, just to see if it would work. If you can get past the price tag (which is rather obscene and the only reason I did not rate a 10) this is definitely worth a try."	9
75,645	L-methylfolate	Depression	"After YEARS of depression & anxiety I'd been on countless combinations of medicines. The past few years severe health problems (open heart surgery @ 37 and a bowel resection @ 39 over 200 days in hospital) have contributed to the lowest lows of my life. I've spent the vast majority of the past two years in pajamas. EVERYTHING felt overwhelming. Living a normal life again seemed impossible. I had absolutely NO energy & believed I'd feel tired forever which made me sad all the time. After adding Deplin to the Celexa I've been taking for years, I am amazed by the results. It's been like flipping a switch in my brain. The darkness has been flooded with light. I have the motivation to live life again. Deplin is nothing short of a miracle!"	10
91,580	Dalfampridine	Multiple Sclerosis	"I have SP Multiple Sclerosis and when I first tried Ampyra I thought it was a miracle medicine. I have now been on it for over 1 year and the positive effects have unfortunately diminished. I have had shoulder pains for some time and I am going off Ampyra for 1 week to see about any changes."	5
96,381	Sertraline	Depression	"Never noticed a change while taking this medication, even on 200mg."	2
59,039	Divalproex sodium	Migraine Prevention	"I have been on the medicine for three weeks and the headaches are still there. Sometimes worse."	2
190,229	Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo	Abnormal Uterine Bleeding	"Awful. Awful. Awful. I started on the pill when I was 15 because I was getting cramps so bad I was almost throwing up from the pain. Now at 25, I am still using the pill but have switched a few times. The brand that I am using now is terrible. Horrible cramps, periods last for a week or more, spotting, mood swings, weight gain, acne, discharge... you name it, I've got it. The pill is effective for birth control, I'll give it that, but there are a lot of negative side effects that come along with it."	1
68,038	Plan B	Emergency Contraception	"My last period was on Jan 25th. My cycle is about 30-32 days. I had unprotected sex on Feb 5th and took Plan B the next morning, Feb 6th (16 hours). On Feb 11th, I had some bleeding that started off brown then turned into red like my usual period, it lasted for 3-4 days. My expected period was Feb 26th but it never came. I basically missed a period for that month. I was very bloated, tired, dizzy, having abdominal pain & feeling nauseated around that time. I freaked out and took a total of 6 hpt (plus 1 that was done at Planned Parenthood) which were all negative. I just got my period today (March 19th) - 6 weeks after Plan B and 3 weeks after a missed period."	9
216,925	Lifitegrast	Dry Eye Disease	"I've been using Xiidra for 2 months. It began working immediately. It burned a little on initial use, but that has subsided. I do have blurry vision for aprox 15/20 minutes and sometimes watery eyes lasting longer. I also had inflammation in my eyes and blepharitis. I clean my eyes every nite with baby shampoo. The inflammation has cleared up. I also use lubricating drops during the day, which were not enough before I started on Xiidra. My eye Dr. told me about the burning, itching and bad taste which does not affect me bad enough to worry about it. I think it's worth trying this medicine, don't give up right away as some of these side effects go away with use."	10
211,632	Lamotrigine	Bipolar Disorde	"Stopped my cycling and psychosis, but didn't help my depression at all."	4
202,250	Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin	Acne	"This acne cream is an absolute miracle. I've had acne since I was 13. I've used various creams, an ointment that was so strong my eyes watered, and finally onto tablets - nothing worked. So I gave up until I got to 25 and thought I ought to have another stab at it, then came along Duac. It's active ingredients are just 2 - benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin. My friends and family can't believe the effect its had, nor can I. I no longer get breakouts, a far cry from the huge red painful spots I was experiencing a few months ago. P.S. Duacs been out of stock recently and I had to use another peroxide cream, it didn't work and the spots came back. If you're at the end of your tether and think nothings working, try this. It's been a life saver."	10
161,098	Risperidone	Bipolar Disorde	"Great!!! Just plain works"	10
134,240	Prednisone	Gouty Arthritis	"I am in the middle of my first gout attack. It started during the night, waking me with an unexplainable pain. My work nurse practitioner gave me an anti-inflammatory and checked my blood. My uric acid levels were very high. After three weeks I returned to her because the pain would not subside. This vivit she gave me a 5 day 20mg/day dose of prednisone and allopurinol to lower my uric acid. My toe started feeling better within 2 hours and drastically improved during the 5 day dose. I believe she told me the uric acid crystals form in your joints and your bodies immune system starts the fight which leads to swelling and soreness. The prednisone turns the immune system down, therefore reducing the pain and swelling. It worked for me."	10
102,535	Aripiprazole	Schizoaffective Disorde	"I developed severe akathisia (restlessness) while taking this medication. I had a difficult time sitting in one place for more than a few minutes and it was absolutely exhausting. I also developed insomnia and TD (tardive dyskinesia) and altogether I would say this medication was very difficult to tolerate. I was happy to be taken off of it."	1
54,663	Bupropion / naltrexone	Obesity	"I am up to three pills a day. Lost 8 pounds so far. The best part is since I don't have cravings, I was able to stop drinking pop and only drink water now. I can eat reasonable amounts of food without the compulsive need to eat more, more, more. Recommend!"	8
16,645	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	Birth Control	"Well, I recently started my second pack and the least I can say is I've grow a cup size bigger (boob wise), and I'm maintaining my average weight. I have slight acne, I never get bad pimples but now my T- zone is bad! No nausua, no headaches. My first pack I had bad, even suicidal depression, but I've noticed all of it is toning down. I have a little acne between my breasts(which NEVER happens). My periods are light and stay for 4 days at the most, no cramps. Everything is great except for the acne...."	6
218,551	Tri-Sprintec	Acne	"I started taking Tri-Sprintec to treat acne, and I just finished my first pack. My acne has always been moderate, but after a couple days of the pill, I had a HUGE flare, but then it went back down to normal after a week or so (Normal for me being 2-6 new zits every morning and every night). But, I know it will take 3-6 months for it to regulate my body, so I'll be patient and wait. I will comment and say that it did have a few negative side effects. I started to get headaches, later in the night. I'm very irritable, tired, and down. I gained a little weight, but nothing that bugs me that much. I'm not recommending against this pill as I've only been on it for a month, and everyone's body is different. Just be prepared and wait, they say."	3
130,352	Levonorgestrel	Emergency Contraception	"Had unprotected sex, took the pill within 1hour and I didn't feel anything for about a week. We both got scared, he told me to take a pregnancy test, it came out negative of course. Then I got my period a week later from taking the pill and a week from I was supposed to get my period (it comes like clock work)."	10
27,007	Ultram	ibromyalgia	"Fourteen years on Ultram, initially prescribed for migraine relief. As a painkiller, it has never worked for me. However, there is a little rider attached to the medicine information when I pick it up from the pharmacy about how it may be used for purposes other than pain relief. For me, it keeps my joints fluid (I now have arthritis as well as fibromyalgia), and most definitely acts as a mood elevator. No high or buzz, but a feeling of stability. Because I metabolize ALL medicines at a high rate, it takes more 50mg tablets than the FDA recommends to get relief. Wears off fast, but one dose in the morning seems to keep me stable. Also I cannot sleep without it. So many, many different reactions to the same medicine."	10
77,352	Folotyn	Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma	"My wife had two weekly treatments and developed a high fever, low blood counts, weakness, and confusion and was unable to continue. 15 days in the hospital to come back to previous condition. As there were other issues involved Folotyn was not determined to be the sole cause of her problems. We waited 9 weeks and tried another treatment of Folotyn, one week later we were back in the hospital for 12 days. This has not been a viable treatment for her as it has also had no effect on her PTCL NOS. We will most likely be trying Istodax next."	1
23,198	Methadone	Opiate Withdrawal	"So, to begin with I was very skeptical because in the past I had taken methadone as another way just to get high. I was addicted to opiates for six solid years and on my worst days, I was up to 200 mg of morphine a day. I know this is nothing compared to some people but it was bad enough for me. I am dosing at a clinic now and so far my experience has been exceptional. I am on 50 mg a day, but I work nights. I dose in the morning and sleep most of my dose away but still am relieved from cravings all the way up to 1 am or so. I will continue to go up to find my baseline to completely cut cravings but so far I have been able to even stop smoking marijuana. Something I had been doing for even longer. For anyone in doubt, just give it a try."	10
1,789	Zolmitriptan	Cluster Headaches	"I have suffered with "cluster headaches" for over 30 years. Finally I went to a neurologist who diagnosed me with cluster headaches and migraine headaches 10 years ago. Cluster headaches would come, in my case, in March and October. Whenever I would fall asleep at night I would awaken with horrible cluster headache. This would happen for about 3-4 weeks. Zomig mist worked every time. Unfortunately, since August 2010 pattern has changed NOW every time I lay down or I could be sitting and BAM I feel the symptoms creeping up on me. Yes the Zomig mist works like a charm and I have tried the dissolving tablets too, the mist works faster. Why so expensive??? Big problems with insurance coverage regarding quantity too. Help me Astra Zeneca."	9
173,349	Clonazepam	Anxiety	"They work well and don't cost as much."	9
94,252	Trintellix	Depression	"I have tried many anti-depressents over the years and couldn't handle any of them as I would feel so drugged and sleepy on them I can't do anything but this time my doctor told me about Brintellix, and he gave me a lot of samples. He said it's a new antidepressant that doesn't have side effects. I was majorly depressed. I was crying everyday and even left my 30 year marriage. Well I was on 10mg and from the first week it was great. I was calmer, stopped crying, and I felt really happy. I love it! Only thing is this stuff is so great, it is $400 & with my insurance the co-pay was $70 & I even had a coupon! I can't afford that every month so I had to stop. Now I'm getting very depressed again after 1 week without. Can anyone help?"	10
33,690	Microgestin Fe 1 / 20	Birth Control	"I really like this pill. I'm 21 and been on it since I was 19. I haven't experienced any weight gain, nausea, discomfort, mood swings or acne. And periods are a breeze! Mine lasts for 2 days and are so light! My skin actually cleared up since I've been on it and I have even lost weight. (This was due to change in diet, not the actual pill. I just wanted to show that it's possible to still lose weight on this pill). I also have not lost my sex drive AT ALL. When I'm with the right person, I'm always in the mood. And yeah, obviously each pill will affect everyone differently so choose one that is right for you!"	10
17,360	Toprol-XL	Supraventricular Tachycardia	"I was put on 25mg once daily a little over a year ago and it seemed to work wonders for a good while. Due to some other issues though we increased my dose to 100mg a day and I am pretty much tired most of the day, but at least I can walk up stairs and not pass out or my heart doesn't feel like it will leap out of my chest... kind of the price to pay not to deal with the SVT. Hoping the tiredness wears off soon."	7
205,099	Complera	HIV Infection	"After 3 1/2 weeks of using Complera, no side effects to speak of. Remember to always take Complera with a meal and a glass of water. Get a pill box from your Dr or pharmacist to help manage the ritual of daily pill taking."	10
211,909	Lamotrigine	Borderline Personality Disorde	"There has never been a better medication for me to help contain my moods. I am a very emotional person and go from one extreme to the other from morning to night. My doctor says I am not bipolar, but that I have borderline personality disorder. I am also anorexic. This medication helps manage my mood. I would not be able to go from day to day without this! I have been on 225mgs for 5 years. No side effects that I am aware of. I wish I could go higher on the dose but it interferes with birth control medication (estrogen)."	10
112,835	Bisacodyl	Constipation	"I was recommended Dulcolax after I hadn't been able to have a BM after surgery on my back passage. I took 2 tablets at 2.30 pm as I was desperate and at 9.00 pm I had an easy to pass (being first BM after surgery) BM followed by 3 more trips before midnight to the bathroom ending in diarrhoea. I didn't experience any of the cramps, shakes or vomiting as reported by so many others. I'm still experiencing diarrhoea now 2 days later and although it's painful still, this is only due to the surgery I under went 6 days ago. Please remember every single person who takes Dulcolax will have a different experience to the next as our bodies will all respond differently to this medication . I would definitely take Dulcolax again. Hope this helps."	8
42,809	Xulane	Birth Control	"I used the patch for 5 months. I really enjoyed not having to take a pill every day, and it was extremely effective. Yet the mood swings where HORRIBLE, I am a fairly unemotional woman but the patch made me unbelievablely weepy for no reason at all. My boyfriend of 4 was kind enough to point out that that wasn't normal me behavior. As for the rest of the detials, I had no issues with headaches, nausea, or breast tenderness. The patch left a bit of a residue after you took it off and constantly pulled up on the corners, but I only really had one time when I was seriously worried that it might fall off. Very offten there was fabric residue along the edge of the patch and I would usually have ingrown hairs or small pimpels growing under it."	6
138,729	Phentermine	Weight Loss	"...update 7/4/2011. Todays weight 237! For those of you wondering, I am taking the whole pill in the morning about a 1/2 hour before eating. Only side effect is if you dont drink enough you may experience cotton mouth and a headache which usually does follow dehydration."	10
88,688	Fluticasone	Allergic Rhinitis	"This is good stuff. I can breath!"	10
8,346	Zolpidem	Insomnia	"I was in a horrible car crash Sept. 7th 2014, I was air cared to UC, I was in ICU for 9 days and remained hospitalized 3 months. I never used to have trouble going to sleep but since my accident I will lay in bed hours, on really bad nights sometimes its all night, with my eyes closed trying to fall asleep but I just can't. I believe being on a dilaudid drip for so long during my hospital stay then morphine and oxycodone for a while plays a big role in my sudden insomnia, also I was diagnosed with GAD 6 years ago which I'm sure sometimes adds to my trouble sleeping. ZzzQuil or Benadryl helped some at first but now neither help at all. Finally was given Zolpidem 10mg and I LOVE it, I fall asleep and sleep all night. Definitely recommend it!"	9
110,035	Nexplanon	Birth Control	"I have had nexplanon for about 4 months and overall I love it! I definitely do have some side effects although. These include: very light irregular bleeding, my periods last about 3 days. A noticeable decrease in immune system strength, since the implant I've gotten a cold every month verses having a cold once or twice a year. Headaches, I used to have intense headaches with my previous birth control and I still have them with this kind but not as severe. As for positive aspects of this birth control, I never have to worry about it or worry about taking a pill everyday, being late with a shot or risk an IUD falling out. My periods are so minimal I almost forget I have them, I haven't gained weight or had any serious side effects!"	8
32,317	Lisinopril	Heart Failure	"It is the only molecule which does not raise createnine. For CKD patients it is the best and only choice"	10
11,974	Fastin	Weight Loss	"I made it through 3 days and discarded the bottle. I read the reviews and took the advise of most to only do a half pill. I am glad I did as the effects from just a half pill was enough to scare me. Within about 15 minutes it felt like my heart was going to explode out of my chest. This lasted about 30 minutes then it calmed down to a less fearful level. I felt pretty jittery and certainly like I was on "something" for several hours. I took a 1/2 table twice a day, ate first so to lessen the side effects. By day three and again my heart just going nuts, and thinking how silly this will be if I have to go to the hospital, I said no more. Threw away the bottle. It will be easier to just not eat ice cream at midnight! :-)"	3
176,208	Lorazepam	Insomnia	"I was prescribed Ativan (aka Lorezapam) because I had a head injury and my Doctor presumably thought that I had a very high level of anxiety (I wasn't getting enough sleep with the head injury so the Doctors perception was incorrect), but once I started using Ativan sleep woes disappeared completely of which I had always had problems staying asleep for virtually all of my life ! Ativan (Lorezapam) puts you into a "deep" sleep, you don't wake up during the middle of the night (Or late night for that matter!), cuts dreaming down to virtually zero and is THE BEST SLEEP MEDICATION I HAVE "EVER" SEEN !!! My prescription was for 1mg and to be taken 1 hour before going to sleep which is exactly what I did ! Effective Rating = "10" !"	10
165,869	Levonorgestrel	Emergency Contraception	"I had sex the day before I was due to ovulate. Just my luck, the condom broke and he came inside me. I took Plan B about an hour after the incident. The only side effects I experienced were light nausea and cramping. I was convinced it didn't work since I was so fertile at the time. I spent two weeks reading reviews like these and over-analyzing every little change in my body! A week and a half after I took the pill, I started experience brown discharge and was worried that it was implantation bleeding. Thankfully today, three days later, AF arrived right on time!!! I would say this pill is effective, but the paranoia that comes with waiting around for your next period is enough to drive you insane."	10
153,341	Doxycycline	Gastroenteritis	"500mg (1 dose each day). When I took Doxycycline the first time, there was irritation along the back of my throat, followed by a slight headache. The next day, I took my next dose and immediately my head felt tight and full of pressure. It took 9 hours to subside and almost double that to get rid of it completely. I looked up the side-effects on this site and apparently intra-cranial pressure is rare but can happen. This antibiotic may work wonders for some people but for me it was not a good experience. I am now on a different antibiotic for my condition which is making me feel tired and hungry all the time. It's still better than crippling headaches. Avoid Doxycycline if you feel ill with it. It's not worth the pain."	1
151,061	OxyContin	Chronic Pain	"Been changed from oxynorm to shortec the packets are constantly pierced and tablets empty and doctors blame room temperature. Have moved them to various rooms and still having same issue"	1
44,113	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	Birth Control	"It works well for birth control methods and overall it's pretty great. However, when I'm on my period my emotions are out of control. I'm sad, moody and angry. When I have my period the first day is fine but the second day I'm sad and by the third day I can't stop crying and I can't even find a reason why I'm sad. The period is short and that's good but the emotions are wild."	7
23,136	Methadone	Chronic Pain	"This is a great medication for chronic pain, but please give it time to work. The first couple of weeks it gave me insane headaches and mild nausea, forcing my pain mgmt doctor to give me Fioricet for the headaches. However after about a full month on methadone the headaches subsided with using the Fioricet and the pain relief is amazing. I was using OxyContin 30mg twice a day and Oxycodone IR 20mg three times a day as needed for breakthrough pain. When I began seeing my new pain doctor (insurance purposes) she really pushed the methadone on me hard so I gave in. Huge difference!!! She wrote me Methadone10mg every 6 hrs as needed and it lasts longer than the Oxy which only lasted 3-4 hrs at most, but be careful the methadone is WAY stronger"	9
222,598	Topamax	Migraine Prevention	"I've been on Topamax since 2010. I started taking 50 mg but I was given the generic and had a really bad allergic reaction to it. My skin broke out and I had to see a dermatologist. I was eventually given Topamax (the brand name) and I no longer had the allergic reaction. The 50 mg wasn't strong enough and eventually I ramped up to 200 mg. I had weight loss in the beginning (close to 90 lbs, which I could afford). I've gained about 20 of it back but I've not lost any since. I do feel that I get somewhat spacey and suffer from some memory loss. I've asked my doctor if I can come off of the medication beginning next year. I've been on it too long and I am concerned with the memory side effects."	8
157,381	Guaifenesin	Cough	"The side effect was sleeplessness. First night, I was up until 4:00 AM, next night up until 07:00AM and again last night I could not sleep. I was taking the Mucinex as prescribed every 12 hours."	8

130,258

Levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"22; getting married in August- I received my Mirena at the beginning of January 2014 and I am currently loving it! Like many of you I did extensive research before deciding on a birth control. I decided to go through with Mirena and having it inserted hurt REALLY BAD because I've never experienced something passing through my cervix. I turned white immediately and nearly passed. I cramped for about two weeks but used ibuprofen and it was fine. My fianc"

9

22,066

Infliximab

Crohn's Disease, Acute

"My daughter has been taking Remicade since 2006. She has now built up antibodies to it and it doesn't work anymore. They now are going to try Humira. Hope this works. She has had to have an ileostomy done since the Remicade didn't work for very long in her and now the Crohn's has made it to her stomach. Just because it appears to be working in the beginning of treatment doesn't mean it will last in your body as long as it is suppose to. People please be warned and be cautious."

1

56,677

Elavil

Pain

"I developed near-total numbness in my thigh over a period of 2 months after which the surface pain was unbearable. I couldn't even touch the hairs on my thigh without gritting my teeth in pain. I saw a neurologist who couldn't identify the cause even after MRI, EMG and blood work. After trying Lyrica for the pain (which didn't help at all), he gave me Elavil. Using only a 25mg dose, the pain disappeared completely after one week. I did have some dry-mouth as a side effect for awhile, but that has subsided somewhat. Great stuff!"

8

21,984

Infliximab

Rheumatoid Arthritis

"Had been on REMICADE since 2003 (11 years) 5vials every 4weeks. Doctor took it away due to issues with the infusion dept. I hate not being on REMICADE. REMICADE did wonders for me, it gave me life back and unfortunately I am back to where I started 11+ years ago. I am having difficulty with everything, I can barely type this comment."

10

183,755

Cymbalta

Depression

"I like Cymbalta. I have been taking it for 3 months and I'm always in a good mood. I used to be depressed all the time before. My wife sees the change in me. She thinks I'm back to my old self again. No weight loss or gain. I would recommend it to anyone to try."

10

11,406

Glimepiride

Diabetes, Type 2

"Rather than reduce my blood sugar, this stuff actually caused a 150-200 point increase over the time that I took it. Needless to say, I'm back to glyburide for much better control."

1

91,232

Botox

Urinary Incontinence

"I am extremely happy with the Botox injections in the bladder. I have severe incontinence, overactive bladder before. I have MS and my urologist explained I would have to self-cathe after the procedure. That's no big deal. I cam wear real underwear again! Yay!"

10

186,169

Desvenlafaxine

Anxiety

"I take Wellburtin XL 150mg and Pristiq and have been since 2009. Tried to go off of Pristiq twice because my sodium level is a bit low. Within a month of being off of Pristiq I got my old anxiety attacks, panic, insomnia, etc., so the positive definitely outweighs the negative. Hopefully, my sodium will be corrected now that I'm seeing a specialist for it, but for me Pristiq and Wellbutrin XL work wonders and I don't plan to go off either ever again."

9

54,161

Naloxegol

Constipation, Drug Induced

"I have sensory neuropathy and have been taking to opioids for chronic pain for 7 years. For six years I had continuous constipation and had to do use two bucket enemas per week. I tried movantik for 4 weeks and there was no effect. I tried Amitiza also for 4 weeks, and there was no effect. My GI said both must be taken. Now I have not had to have a bucket enema for six weeks, it's fantastic to be almost normal as far as bowel movements go."

10

46,540

Sulfasalazine

Rheumatoid Arthritis

"I started on 0.5g/day (1 tab) and increased the dose weekly until I reached a max dose of 3g/day (6 tabs). At first I thought it wasn't working at all because my pain never improved, but eventually I realised that brand new symptoms were presenting in new joints and that I was now also experiencing awful muscle spasm (in my calves, fingers and toes) - I had never had this problem before. My fatigue also became more and more severe... Eventually, nearly 4 months after starting treatment, I stopped this awful drug.... Sadly, 1 month later, I am still struggling with the after effects. What a terrible terrible drug this is."

1

113,313

Bisacodyl

Constipation

"I was severely backed up for 2 weeks after pain killers from surgery, I tried senna and that did nothing I was desperate and in so much pain I couldn't eat or sit or pass the bm (although it was travelling to my bum it was too big.) I read these comments on docolax and was absolutely terrifed but I was at my wits end so tried it. I took it at 1pm and by 5pm I had passed a very very large bm. Other than a sore bum I still have strange sensations in my stomach but thats cos its still in my system. I cannot express the happiness that this product has given me! I have no complaints at all and would recomend this to anyone struggling"

10

157,500

Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir

HIV Infection

"I tested positive in 1993, I actually thought I had a year or two left too live. I went without meds almost twenty (20) years. I started Complera in 2013. I'm undetectable and my cd-4 is now close too 700 up from 420. I still smoke cigarettes and drink socially. I haven't had any side effects. I'm 58 years old and African American, even at this age my physical stamina is good (basketball and tennis). Complera is the only meds I've taken and up too now I'm pleased with the results.And by the way, l take my Complera in the mornings with breakfast. When it's time too go too sleep at night, I sleep like a baby..Good luck guys and best wishes....Peace!"

9

199,160

Depo-Provera

Birth Control

"I took this three times in my life so far (22-24yrs, 25-26, 35-) and it has been the best for me. I discontinued due to concern for bone density/trying to get pregnant but was careful to excercise/eat well/supplement w D and calcium. I did not gain weight or have bone loss. I tried many pill types, combo/mono and triphasic, and was violently ill and threw up bile on the hour on any pill containing estrogen. had depression, swollen breasts and skin darkening on the progesterone only pill, and heartburn and vomiting on all pills. I feel normal on this, if anything, I possibly lost weight. thank goodness because it is way better than worrying about an IUD....cramping and perforation and all that."

9

170,521

Quetiapine

Schizophrenia

"Very good drug. Tried olanzapine and aripiprazole and this is the best. Made my depression a bit better also. Better than lithium citalapram and sertraline as I've tried all these for depression with no success. Relieved me of anxiety too. Does make you super groggy after taking it so be careful guys"

10

35,475

Phenol

Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis

"On day two of an intense infection that has left me unable to swallow and thus sleep. Got Chloroseptic - only brand offered. It was nigh on useless. One squirt - the recommended dose - barely made an impression. I waited 10 minutes, did three squirts - marginal improvement, perhaps a 5 minute slight numbing. There is no way I can get relief with this product without going well over the guidelines and based on what I read elsewhere, swallowing it is dangerous. So, back to spitting in a cup for the next couple of days... Waste of money."

1

32,136

Wellbutrin XL

Depression

"Its been 3 days on Wellbutrin XL. My focus and mental clarity have improved so much. I feel like a different person. Love this medicine. I have energy, focus, creativity. "

8

68,557

Medroxyprogesterone

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

"I started blood thinners for DVT, two days late started period was bleeding so bad was in the restroom every 10-20 mins..7 days later was in the hospital was slightly anemic less than 48 hrs later ended up back in the hospital blood count was 6.1 had to have 4 units of blood over two days they gave me a depo shot to stop the bleeding it took almost 72 hours to work now a little over a week out of the hospital I have started bleeding again...idk what to think about the depo all I know is it isn't working for what I need it to be."

2

89,991

Risperdal

Bipolar Disorde

"I'm an social drinker and after 3 months of taking Risperdal, I can't get a buzz or even drunk. Viagra doesn't work either. It's like it took the pleasure out of my system but now my libido is coming back after a couple of months. I had the doctor change my medicines. Hopefully the new ones does a better job with my pleasure. On month 2 I was zombie like but now I'm almost back to normal. "

5

195,176

Regadenoson

Diagnosis and Investigation

"Had it used for a stress test at local VA Medical Center. Had mild chest discomfort, mild discomfort in both legs, and raised pulse. Not as bad as expected, no nausea or other side effects. Do not worry if you are asked to have stress test using it."

9

229,589

Lurasidone

Bipolar Disorde

"I've been on Latuda for around 8 months now. I have a Dr appointment next week and I am going to ask to switch to something else or add another med to it. I am tired all the time. I can barely stay awake within an hour of taking it. I am emotionless. Never feel better than a 5 out of 10. Don't feel happiness. No joy in any activities. It's definitely good at evening you out....too good. It has not conquered my depression. I find it hard to focus and it is starting to effect my job. I just want to feel happy again."

6

5,456

Sovaldi

Hepatitis C

"I've read a lot of forums about the Sovaldi treatment but my experience after my 3rd week went south, difficult moving, loss of strength, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, no appetite, different muscle pains, back and side aches; at first I said this is a cake walk compare to the interferon. But I'm still thankful & had a clear test, one more month to go & I'm very grateful!"

10

178,774

Victoza

Diabetes, Type 2

"I started Victoza about a month ago. Started with 0.6 for a week than increase to 1.2. I felt nauseous the first week but just off and on and mild. Each day over the last couple of weeks I have become more and more ill. My numbers not only did not stay lower as they did when I first started but they have actually increased. I have a headache non stop and haven't lost a pound despite not eating much due to being so sick. I stopped taking it a couple nights ago due to not being able to even sleep. I was waking in the middle of the night feeling like I was going to vomit. I still feel nauseous but it's getting better."

4

178,069

Duloxetine

ibromyalgia

"Diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1993 and tried lots of medicines. Lyrica was awesome, but became less effective after about 7 years and still had some level of pain and fatigue. Cymbalta has been fabulous. It took about 3 1/2 weeks for me to get over the side effects (restlessness, nausea, headache, jerkiness - especially at night with morning dosage), but now - I feel the best I had ever felt. My pain and fatigue are gone, and as an additional bonus, chronic low back and arthritis pain are gone too. I had no idea how much pain I had been in until Cymbalta took it away. Beware of withdrawal though. Head spins, jerkiness, "brain shock" when you move your eyes quickly, etc, very bad. Don't miss a dose or let the prescription run out by accident! Worth it to be pain free!"

9

182,934

Cymbalta

Back Pain

"After taking 30mg per day for ten days, my severe back pain is almost gone. I increased to 60mg to further eliminate morning and evening pain. This has greatly improved my life."

8

212,089

Lamotrigine

Bipolar Disorde

"Duration 3 years I am 23. This medication changed my life and I am not exactly sure why I take it because I feel "normal" I wasn't bipolar however I was just flat out raging deeply depressed would stay up all night. I did crazy things. I also had horrible life threatening anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder and sitting still. I almost stopped taking it when I finally went to a DR because I couldn't go to college anymore because I was a complete wreck all the time. Every tiny little thing threw me into anger and depression and jealousy. Medication made me sick in beginning but the Dr told me to keep taking it which this is how these medicines work. After around 3 months. I was NOT depressed EVER, slight mood but I'm OCD and moody in general! Anti-depressant did not work."

9

97,917

Nexplanon

Birth Control

"I love it! Been having nexplanon since september 2013 getting it removed next year and getting another for sure! I have been having mood swings here and there but nothing too severe. Great birth control in all"

10

152,488

Ciprofloxacin

Sinusitis

"This medication made me nauseous everytime I took it, but I continued to take it . On the 7th day I became very ill. Chills, vomiting, hurting and I stayed in bed for 2 days except for going to the Instant Care. They said I had an allergic reaction. The doctor also gave me a 1-pill medication to prevent an yeast infection."

6

137,458

Isotretinoin

Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia

"I suffered with an extremly stubborn case of mild acne. My dermatologist put me on 4 different medications, either making me extremely ill or just not working at all. I was a little nervous when we started talking about Accutane, because of all the paper work and blood tests. But, I soon realized that there is really nothing to worry about, your lips will be DRY DRY DRY. I highly recommend Aquaphor, that is the only thing that helped me. For the dry skin, it's nothing I can't handle just some dry spots, maybe a few cuts from scratching it but that's all. I did NOT lose my hair nor did I get fatter, like some of the side effects said. The blood work is sometimes a pain, but it is truly worth it."

10

211,732

Lamotrigine

Bipolar Disorde

"It really does work amazingly! I am bipolar II. was originally diagnosed as having major depressive disorder, but my depression did fluctuate in intensity quite a bit, so my psychiatrist thought Lamictal could work and that I could bipolar. So I started Lamictal (ironically right before I started the Lamictal I started having hypomania and was then properly diagnosed as bipolar II) For weeks it really did not help much - and then I reached the full dose of 200mg. I've been on this dose for a month and have felt completely normal or virtually normal most of the time! The medication isn't perfect though, as the depression ocassionally comes on rather hard, but even when it does it is temporary and NOWHERE near as bad as it was before."

9

93,330

Vortioxetine

Depression

"I switched from Zoloft and Seroquel to Brintellix 10mg. At first i noticed I had more enegry. I also have itchiness and some upset stomach but that goes away. those of you without insurance or with it and it wont pay enough ask your dr about patient assistance forms. Waiting to see how it helps since I lost my job."

6

54,428

Bupropion / naltrexone

Obesity

"I started Contrave September 19, 17. I've had no side effects. I don't really notice anything different but I won't weight in til the 25th. I have been watching what I eat. My goal weight is 175#. I started at 270# so I have a long way to go. Will keep you updated."

8

94,550

Abilify

Bipolar Disorde

"i have very mixed feelings about this medication. i was given this for mood stability about a year before i was diagnosed bipolar. it worked really fast. my mood was very stable. but at what cost? It started out with slurred speech and constant drowsiness. eventually that faded away and then it turned into perhaps the worst thing I've ever had to deal with called internalised restlessness. It is also called akathsia. If I die and go to hell, it would be to the land of akathsia. I recommend this drug if you're lucky enough to not experience akathsia. it works really fast. they tried to prescribe me congentin to help, it barely did."

3

116,993

Lamictal

4</span> users found this comment helpful.

"This drug has been a life-saver for me. It has worked where other mood stabilizers either didn't work or had intolerable side effects. I've used it for 8 years now, at doses ranging from 150-425 mg. Currently I'm on 250 mg. When I started Lamictal I had a bipolar diagnosis and took it as an add-on to lithium. My diagnosis has since been changed to recurrent major depression and a personality disorder, but Lamictal still works, along with an antidepressant. I do get (non-dangerous) skin rashes from this unless I take antihistamines daily, but it's been worth it."

9

213,542

Tioconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

"Used this product at 11pm it's now 2:30am and I've been up an hour now. It's so itchy it's driving me crazy. I even tried washing it out and it hasn't worked!! DON'T BUY THIS"

1

37,824

Reclipsen

Birth Control

"I haven't taken any BC in 5 years since the birth of my daughter. Before that I was on ortho tri-cyclen which was great and I never had any symptoms. My doc recommended Reclipsen since it's the same amount of hormones each day and the other one I mentioned has different hormone levels each week. I've been on this pill a total of 2 weeks and I feel nauseous, no appetite, exhausted, stomach cramps, boobs are sore, and weak. I get a weird chest pain sometimes and my anxiety is crazy high. I also feel so moody. Everything bothers me and sometimes I feel like I can't breathe. My face has been breaking out more than when I wasn't taking the pill. I AM NOT TAKING THIS PILL ANYMORE ! I barely feel bad side affects like this with medications."

1

182,457

Mirena

Birth Control

"I am 40 years old. Have had Mirena for about 6 months. It was inserted to control heavy bleeding and has done that."

9

161,735

Remeron

Depression

"I have been on Remeron for 3 years now and it's the best antidepressant I've ever been on. I have tried Prozac, Celexa, Wellbutrin, and Effexor. Remeron is the only one that made me happy to be alive. I did gain about 3 pounds but then was feeling so good I decided to become a vegan and improve my physical health, which before I could have cared less about. So now I've lost the pounds. Plus, a few pounds is definitely worth the improvement in mood and sleep. I have found it's really important how much I take and at what time. I did get restless leg syndrome which made it hard to sleep so I tried breaking up my 30 mg pill and taking 1/2 at 7:30 and 1/2 at 9:00 pm. That wasn't helping my mood/For best results, I take 30 mg at 6:00 pm and go to bed at 9:00."

10

158,067

Ziprasidone

Bipolar Disorde

"Bipolar II with mixed episode, tried geodon. Severe somnolence, with insomnia (read: trapped in half-asleep purgatory) upon starting. Triggered full blown manic episode with hallucinations, jabbering rambling and fast talking, distractibility and inattentiveness, poor judgment, and dissociation with passage of time, over following couple weeks. Shaking hands (could not perform ordinary fine motor tasks such as cutting my nails). Stopped and switched to quetiapine, with success."

1

160,065

Alirocumab

High Cholesterol

"I couldn't tolerate statins. Tried 3. Each one gave a lot of pain....liver and angina. I had to stop them. While off them for a month my Total Cholesterol went from 165 to 213, LDL's went from 65 to 110. Now my Total is 97 and LDL's are 24. I take Lovaza to keep my HDL's up at 45-49; they never were above 34 my whole life no matter what I tried. I have no side effects and I feel the best in 5 years."

10

95,536

Bontril Slow Release

Obesity

"Hi there I am 42 years old I took Bonitril when I was around 32 years old and lost alot of weight went from 200 size 13 down to a size 3 and 4. I sick have had health issues and gained weight 2013 I weight 169 which is a size 8 to 9 for my height of 5ft4 which I looked great ,but since then I have went up to as much as 209.5 . In may I got on bonitril again went down to 192 with horseback riding exercise. I was doing great. Then I had relapsed without meds I went back up to 205. Now I'm back on got my hopes up"

8

24,780

Tresiba

Diabetes, Type 2

"This medicine is the best insulin , So far it out does all the rest my endo and I love it."

10

174,153

Valium

Alcohol Withdrawal

"Valium has asissted me a lot in my recovery of alcoholism."

8

119,326

Testosterone

Hypogonadism, Male

"PLEASE TRY Clomid first (it helps your body use and start the cycle by it self) injection should be the last route. also if you have low T make sure to do MRI (in my case the doctor was hesitant to do MRI, but we did and found a pituitary tumor), T just doesn't reduce something is wrong with the body , find out what, just don't take injections immediately. visit a endocrinologist."

9

51,455

Azithromycin

null

"Very good information."

10

77,427

Prolia

Osteoporosis

"Please do your homework before taking this awful drug. My Dr. never told me about any potential side effects and I got them ALL. So sick for months with severe lower back pain radiating around the front. Severe upper GI issues with nausea and haven't been able to eat for months. Lost 15 lbs so fast that my skin is all wrinkles and lose. I look 20 years older than before taking this drug. Spent so much time at Dr's trying to figure out what was wrong with me and all tests came back negative. Only possible thing is Prolia shot. Headaches, chronic fatigue, poor sleep. Ended up in ER thinking I was having a heart attack...pain was debilitating. At least I found out my heart is good. Have had 3 additional episodes like this. BEWARE"

1

225,660

Bupropion

Bipolar Disorde

"I've been taking bupropion 200mg for roughly three weeks to treat Bipolar depression. I have not had success with any other antidepressants. For me, Wellbutrin has been great. It has increased my energy level dramatically, as well as improved my mood. It's not a cure all, but it's certainly helping. The side effects - I take it in the morning to avoid trouble sleeping. Increased my anxiety somewhat the first week. Higher libido. Markedly reduced appetite. I need to remind myself to eat, and I've lost 5 lbs. Others have mentioned a bad interaction with alcohol which I have not experienced. I've had up to three drinks with no problems. My overall experience has been good, this is a great medicine if it agrees with you."

9

143,697

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I've had this in for a little over a year and it took away the cramps but I still get back aches. Now period in stead of lasting 3 days, I know get it for 20-25 days with only 2 weeks in between each cycle."

2

156,580

Dulaglutide

Diabetes, Type 2

"I initially started the higher dose September 2016 but couldn't handle the side effects, such as nausea and indigestion. I went for my yearly with my pcp and she started me on the lower dose. It's almost the end of week one and I feel much better than I did on the higher dose. By day 3 I was a little tired and my appetite was really decreased. The nausea is tolerable. I've lost 3 lbs over the past week. My sugars are much better. I suggest that if you can't tolerate the higher dose definitely try the lower one. I also take Metformin ER 1000mg twice a day. My A1C was 6.2% before adding the Trulicity."

8

59,796

NuvaRing

Birth Control

"No one is the same and NuvaRing obviously works for some but it did not for me. I'm on my third month and just took it out for good. It put me in a permanent funk..and by that I mean constantly paranoid or sad and I would also be upset with my boyfriend over nothing. I hadn't been on BC at all for about 2 years before. Without birth control I do get PMS the week before my period which was toned down by the ring but it feels like it just spread it out to a more mild PMS the whole time (terrible!). My sex drive was noticeably diminished to the point where I didn't even want to have sex sometimes (and that NEVER happens lol). Overall, good for acne and regulating the period but not worth the emotional instability and sex drive effects."

3

895

Pentosan polysulfate sodium

null

"Take 3 pills a day down from 4 because of expense and still works fine. I have been able to eat and drink whatever I want! No side effects at all. This is a wonderful medicine but I just wish there was a generic that was less expensive.I am thinking about dropping to two pills a day and see if that still works."

10

5,668

Oxytrol

Overactive Bladde

"I had a sling a few years ago for stress incontinence (that I have had since I was a kid), but it didn't do anything for the overactive bladder, obviously. I tried the patch and within 24 hours, there was a huge difference. However, the patch does not stick well. The adhesive on the edges of the patch is not good. While it does not come off, it does crinkle and wrinkle and one was clearly not adhering much at all and I doubt much medicine was delivered, which was why it did not work that day. The medicine is great, but they need to improve the actual patch."

7

183,520

Cymbalta

Depression

"I would differently recommend this product. Cymbalta has helped me a great deal, my sadness, anxiety, mood swings and pain."

10

222,677

Topamax

Migraine Prevention

"I've been on Topimax for going on 3 1/2 months now and met with my doctor twice telling her I absolutely could not be on this medication because I could not perform my job duties at work. I had a very difficult time comprehending very basic stuff. I was put on it for my headaches I've dealt with for near 2 decades. My dr took me off my medication I've been on for 18 years suddenly, which has worked for my heaches, and switched me to Topimax. I decided to push through because I was no longer getting my medication that worked for me and I kept being told that the brain fog would get better wich it has the past 2 weeks. New problem is my hair is falling out in clumps. Every day literal clumps of hair fall out in the shower."

4

114,147

Amlodipine

High Blood Pressure

"This drug has worked very fast in reducing high blood pressure. I was on lisinopril but developed hives, swollen lips and tongue so doctor switched me to Norvasc. I seem to still have occasional hives but not as severe and may be triggered by heat. AZ this time of year is quite hot."

9

109,569

Nexplanon

Birth Control

"The only reason this is rated a 7 is because of the effectiveness. I started with the implanon version for about three years; it was great with an occasional bad cramping. I got the next one, nexplanon, and have had it about two years. The cramping is horrendous at times, lasting two weeks or off and on regularly. My periods became a majority of the month by the second year of having nexplanon. I have always had anxiety but I personally feel that the nexplanon is making it worse and I was diagnosed with IBS (for the pain and stomach upset/anxiety). A part of me is terrified that if I take the nexplanon out my symptoms will get worse, but I can also tell you I've never had these symptoms until I took Nexplanon. Be wary."

5

128,224

Phentermine

Weight Loss

"I've been on adipex since december 2015. My starting weight was 268 and today I am down to 232. I highly recommend adipex! I was a size 18 and now a size 16 and my journey is not over. My goal weight is 200."

9

202,564

Lithium

Bipolar Disorde

"I've been on this medicine for 2 weeks now. I haven't really noticed a change in moods just yet. I guess because I'm taking Celexa and Elavil too. We're weaning me off Elavil. But I have surely felt the side effects. I've got some slight tremors in my hands, cotton mouth worse than ever, and my heart races at times. But my appetite has decreased since I've been on it. Before adding lithium, Elavil made me feel good, but put 20lbs on me in 2 months. That's why I'm coming off it. I just had my blood drawn to check my salt levels, so we shall see how that turns out. I was diagnosed bipolar in early 2003 and have been off and on just about everything for it. So my new doctor put me on lithium to help me. I'm glad I read about the side effects others have posted."

8

82,232

Liraglutide

Obesity

"I am 5'4" and started at 253. I stared Saxenda this past Tuesday. Still at the 0.6mg dose and this morning down to 246. Now i know darn well that that is probably a combo of water weight and just not. being. hungry.! I've had a little nausea but that seems to go away by mid morning. Overall, i feel pretty good and whatever the action on the brain that this stuff is, I like it. I don't feel hungry and i have energy. Since i am seeing some reasonable results, I am not getting discouraged! I paid for this out of pocket for the first month, just to see if it would work. If you can get past the price tag (which is rather obscene and the only reason I did not rate a 10) this is definitely worth a try."

9

75,645

L-methylfolate

Depression

"After YEARS of depression & anxiety I'd been on countless combinations of medicines. The past few years severe health problems (open heart surgery @ 37 and a bowel resection @ 39 over 200 days in hospital) have contributed to the lowest lows of my life. I've spent the vast majority of the past two years in pajamas. EVERYTHING felt overwhelming. Living a normal life again seemed impossible. I had absolutely NO energy & believed I'd feel tired forever which made me sad all the time. After adding Deplin to the Celexa I've been taking for years, I am amazed by the results. It's been like flipping a switch in my brain. The darkness has been flooded with light. I have the motivation to live life again. Deplin is nothing short of a miracle!"

10

91,580

Dalfampridine

Multiple Sclerosis

"I have SP Multiple Sclerosis and when I first tried Ampyra I thought it was a miracle medicine. I have now been on it for over 1 year and the positive effects have unfortunately diminished. I have had shoulder pains for some time and I am going off Ampyra for 1 week to see about any changes."

5

96,381

Sertraline

Depression

"Never noticed a change while taking this medication, even on 200mg."

2

59,039

Divalproex sodium

Migraine Prevention

"I have been on the medicine for three weeks and the headaches are still there. Sometimes worse."

2

190,229

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

"Awful. Awful. Awful. I started on the pill when I was 15 because I was getting cramps so bad I was almost throwing up from the pain. Now at 25, I am still using the pill but have switched a few times. The brand that I am using now is terrible. Horrible cramps, periods last for a week or more, spotting, mood swings, weight gain, acne, discharge... you name it, I've got it. The pill is effective for birth control, I'll give it that, but there are a lot of negative side effects that come along with it."

1

68,038

Plan B

Emergency Contraception

"My last period was on Jan 25th. My cycle is about 30-32 days. I had unprotected sex on Feb 5th and took Plan B the next morning, Feb 6th (16 hours). On Feb 11th, I had some bleeding that started off brown then turned into red like my usual period, it lasted for 3-4 days. My expected period was Feb 26th but it never came. I basically missed a period for that month. I was very bloated, tired, dizzy, having abdominal pain & feeling nauseated around that time. I freaked out and took a total of 6 hpt (plus 1 that was done at Planned Parenthood) which were all negative. I just got my period today (March 19th) - 6 weeks after Plan B and 3 weeks after a missed period."

9

216,925

Lifitegrast

Dry Eye Disease

"I've been using Xiidra for 2 months. It began working immediately. It burned a little on initial use, but that has subsided. I do have blurry vision for aprox 15/20 minutes and sometimes watery eyes lasting longer. I also had inflammation in my eyes and blepharitis. I clean my eyes every nite with baby shampoo. The inflammation has cleared up. I also use lubricating drops during the day, which were not enough before I started on Xiidra. My eye Dr. told me about the burning, itching and bad taste which does not affect me bad enough to worry about it. I think it's worth trying this medicine, don't give up right away as some of these side effects go away with use."

10

211,632

Lamotrigine

Bipolar Disorde

"Stopped my cycling and psychosis, but didn't help my depression at all."

4

202,250

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

Acne

"This acne cream is an absolute miracle. I've had acne since I was 13. I've used various creams, an ointment that was so strong my eyes watered, and finally onto tablets - nothing worked. So I gave up until I got to 25 and thought I ought to have another stab at it, then came along Duac. It's active ingredients are just 2 - benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin. My friends and family can't believe the effect its had, nor can I. I no longer get breakouts, a far cry from the huge red painful spots I was experiencing a few months ago. P.S. Duacs been out of stock recently and I had to use another peroxide cream, it didn't work and the spots came back. If you're at the end of your tether and think nothings working, try this. It's been a life saver."

10

161,098

Risperidone

Bipolar Disorde

"Great!!! Just plain works"

10

134,240

Prednisone

Gouty Arthritis

"I am in the middle of my first gout attack. It started during the night, waking me with an unexplainable pain. My work nurse practitioner gave me an anti-inflammatory and checked my blood. My uric acid levels were very high. After three weeks I returned to her because the pain would not subside. This vivit she gave me a 5 day 20mg/day dose of prednisone and allopurinol to lower my uric acid. My toe started feeling better within 2 hours and drastically improved during the 5 day dose. I believe she told me the uric acid crystals form in your joints and your bodies immune system starts the fight which leads to swelling and soreness. The prednisone turns the immune system down, therefore reducing the pain and swelling. It worked for me."

10

102,535

Aripiprazole

Schizoaffective Disorde

"I developed severe akathisia (restlessness) while taking this medication. I had a difficult time sitting in one place for more than a few minutes and it was absolutely exhausting. I also developed insomnia and TD (tardive dyskinesia) and altogether I would say this medication was very difficult to tolerate. I was happy to be taken off of it."

1

54,663

Bupropion / naltrexone

Obesity

"I am up to three pills a day. Lost 8 pounds so far. The best part is since I don't have cravings, I was able to stop drinking pop and only drink water now. I can eat reasonable amounts of food without the compulsive need to eat more, more, more. Recommend!"

8

16,645

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Birth Control

"Well, I recently started my second pack and the least I can say is I've grow a cup size bigger (boob wise), and I'm maintaining my average weight. I have slight acne, I never get bad pimples but now my T- zone is bad! No nausua, no headaches. My first pack I had bad, even suicidal depression, but I've noticed all of it is toning down. I have a little acne between my breasts(which NEVER happens). My periods are light and stay for 4 days at the most, no cramps. Everything is great except for the acne...."

6

218,551

Tri-Sprintec

Acne

"I started taking Tri-Sprintec to treat acne, and I just finished my first pack. My acne has always been moderate, but after a couple days of the pill, I had a HUGE flare, but then it went back down to normal after a week or so (Normal for me being 2-6 new zits every morning and every night). But, I know it will take 3-6 months for it to regulate my body, so I'll be patient and wait. I will comment and say that it did have a few negative side effects. I started to get headaches, later in the night. I'm very irritable, tired, and down. I gained a little weight, but nothing that bugs me that much. I'm not recommending against this pill as I've only been on it for a month, and everyone's body is different. Just be prepared and wait, they say."

3

130,352

Levonorgestrel

Emergency Contraception

"Had unprotected sex, took the pill within 1hour and I didn't feel anything for about a week. We both got scared, he told me to take a pregnancy test, it came out negative of course. Then I got my period a week later from taking the pill and a week from I was supposed to get my period (it comes like clock work)."

10

27,007

Ultram

ibromyalgia

"Fourteen years on Ultram, initially prescribed for migraine relief. As a painkiller, it has never worked for me. However, there is a little rider attached to the medicine information when I pick it up from the pharmacy about how it may be used for purposes other than pain relief. For me, it keeps my joints fluid (I now have arthritis as well as fibromyalgia), and most definitely acts as a mood elevator. No high or buzz, but a feeling of stability. Because I metabolize ALL medicines at a high rate, it takes more 50mg tablets than the FDA recommends to get relief. Wears off fast, but one dose in the morning seems to keep me stable. Also I cannot sleep without it. So many, many different reactions to the same medicine."

10

77,352

Folotyn

Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma

"My wife had two weekly treatments and developed a high fever, low blood counts, weakness, and confusion and was unable to continue. 15 days in the hospital to come back to previous condition. As there were other issues involved Folotyn was not determined to be the sole cause of her problems. We waited 9 weeks and tried another treatment of Folotyn, one week later we were back in the hospital for 12 days. This has not been a viable treatment for her as it has also had no effect on her PTCL NOS. We will most likely be trying Istodax next."

1

23,198

Methadone

Opiate Withdrawal

"So, to begin with I was very skeptical because in the past I had taken methadone as another way just to get high. I was addicted to opiates for six solid years and on my worst days, I was up to 200 mg of morphine a day. I know this is nothing compared to some people but it was bad enough for me. I am dosing at a clinic now and so far my experience has been exceptional. I am on 50 mg a day, but I work nights. I dose in the morning and sleep most of my dose away but still am relieved from cravings all the way up to 1 am or so. I will continue to go up to find my baseline to completely cut cravings but so far I have been able to even stop smoking marijuana. Something I had been doing for even longer. For anyone in doubt, just give it a try."

10

1,789

Zolmitriptan

Cluster Headaches

"I have suffered with "cluster headaches" for over 30 years. Finally I went to a neurologist who diagnosed me with cluster headaches and migraine headaches 10 years ago. Cluster headaches would come, in my case, in March and October. Whenever I would fall asleep at night I would awaken with horrible cluster headache. This would happen for about 3-4 weeks. Zomig mist worked every time. Unfortunately, since August 2010 pattern has changed NOW every time I lay down or I could be sitting and BAM I feel the symptoms creeping up on me. Yes the Zomig mist works like a charm and I have tried the dissolving tablets too, the mist works faster. Why so expensive??? Big problems with insurance coverage regarding quantity too. Help me Astra Zeneca."

9

173,349

Clonazepam

Anxiety

"They work well and don't cost as much."

9

94,252

Trintellix

Depression

"I have tried many anti-depressents over the years and couldn't handle any of them as I would feel so drugged and sleepy on them I can't do anything but this time my doctor told me about Brintellix, and he gave me a lot of samples. He said it's a new antidepressant that doesn't have side effects. I was majorly depressed. I was crying everyday and even left my 30 year marriage. Well I was on 10mg and from the first week it was great. I was calmer, stopped crying, and I felt really happy. I love it! Only thing is this stuff is so great, it is $400 & with my insurance the co-pay was $70 & I even had a coupon! I can't afford that every month so I had to stop. Now I'm getting very depressed again after 1 week without. Can anyone help?"

10

33,690

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

Birth Control

"I really like this pill. I'm 21 and been on it since I was 19. I haven't experienced any weight gain, nausea, discomfort, mood swings or acne. And periods are a breeze! Mine lasts for 2 days and are so light! My skin actually cleared up since I've been on it and I have even lost weight. (This was due to change in diet, not the actual pill. I just wanted to show that it's possible to still lose weight on this pill). I also have not lost my sex drive AT ALL. When I'm with the right person, I'm always in the mood. And yeah, obviously each pill will affect everyone differently so choose one that is right for you!"

10

17,360

Toprol-XL

Supraventricular Tachycardia

"I was put on 25mg once daily a little over a year ago and it seemed to work wonders for a good while. Due to some other issues though we increased my dose to 100mg a day and I am pretty much tired most of the day, but at least I can walk up stairs and not pass out or my heart doesn't feel like it will leap out of my chest... kind of the price to pay not to deal with the SVT. Hoping the tiredness wears off soon."

7

205,099

Complera

HIV Infection

"After 3 1/2 weeks of using Complera, no side effects to speak of. Remember to always take Complera with a meal and a glass of water. Get a pill box from your Dr or pharmacist to help manage the ritual of daily pill taking."

10

211,909

Lamotrigine

Borderline Personality Disorde

"There has never been a better medication for me to help contain my moods. I am a very emotional person and go from one extreme to the other from morning to night. My doctor says I am not bipolar, but that I have borderline personality disorder. I am also anorexic. This medication helps manage my mood. I would not be able to go from day to day without this! I have been on 225mgs for 5 years. No side effects that I am aware of. I wish I could go higher on the dose but it interferes with birth control medication (estrogen)."

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112,835

Bisacodyl

Constipation

"I was recommended Dulcolax after I hadn't been able to have a BM after surgery on my back passage. I took 2 tablets at 2.30 pm as I was desperate and at 9.00 pm I had an easy to pass (being first BM after surgery) BM followed by 3 more trips before midnight to the bathroom ending in diarrhoea. I didn't experience any of the cramps, shakes or vomiting as reported by so many others. I'm still experiencing diarrhoea now 2 days later and although it's painful still, this is only due to the surgery I under went 6 days ago. Please remember every single person who takes Dulcolax will have a different experience to the next as our bodies will all respond differently to this medication . I would definitely take Dulcolax again. Hope this helps."

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42,809

Xulane

Birth Control

"I used the patch for 5 months. I really enjoyed not having to take a pill every day, and it was extremely effective. Yet the mood swings where HORRIBLE, I am a fairly unemotional woman but the patch made me unbelievablely weepy for no reason at all. My boyfriend of 4 was kind enough to point out that that wasn't normal me behavior. As for the rest of the detials, I had no issues with headaches, nausea, or breast tenderness. The patch left a bit of a residue after you took it off and constantly pulled up on the corners, but I only really had one time when I was seriously worried that it might fall off. Very offten there was fabric residue along the edge of the patch and I would usually have ingrown hairs or small pimpels growing under it."

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138,729

Phentermine

Weight Loss

"...update 7/4/2011. Todays weight 237! For those of you wondering, I am taking the whole pill in the morning about a 1/2 hour before eating. Only side effect is if you dont drink enough you may experience cotton mouth and a headache which usually does follow dehydration."

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88,688

Fluticasone

Allergic Rhinitis

"This is good stuff. I can breath!"

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8,346

Zolpidem

Insomnia

"I was in a horrible car crash Sept. 7th 2014, I was air cared to UC, I was in ICU for 9 days and remained hospitalized 3 months. I never used to have trouble going to sleep but since my accident I will lay in bed hours, on really bad nights sometimes its all night, with my eyes closed trying to fall asleep but I just can't. I believe being on a dilaudid drip for so long during my hospital stay then morphine and oxycodone for a while plays a big role in my sudden insomnia, also I was diagnosed with GAD 6 years ago which I'm sure sometimes adds to my trouble sleeping. ZzzQuil or Benadryl helped some at first but now neither help at all. Finally was given Zolpidem 10mg and I LOVE it, I fall asleep and sleep all night. Definitely recommend it!"

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110,035

Nexplanon

Birth Control

"I have had nexplanon for about 4 months and overall I love it! I definitely do have some side effects although. These include: very light irregular bleeding, my periods last about 3 days. A noticeable decrease in immune system strength, since the implant I've gotten a cold every month verses having a cold once or twice a year. Headaches, I used to have intense headaches with my previous birth control and I still have them with this kind but not as severe. As for positive aspects of this birth control, I never have to worry about it or worry about taking a pill everyday, being late with a shot or risk an IUD falling out. My periods are so minimal I almost forget I have them, I haven't gained weight or had any serious side effects!"

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32,317

Lisinopril

Heart Failure

"It is the only molecule which does not raise createnine. For CKD patients it is the best and only choice"

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11,974

Fastin

Weight Loss

"I made it through 3 days and discarded the bottle. I read the reviews and took the advise of most to only do a half pill. I am glad I did as the effects from just a half pill was enough to scare me. Within about 15 minutes it felt like my heart was going to explode out of my chest. This lasted about 30 minutes then it calmed down to a less fearful level. I felt pretty jittery and certainly like I was on "something" for several hours. I took a 1/2 table twice a day, ate first so to lessen the side effects. By day three and again my heart just going nuts, and thinking how silly this will be if I have to go to the hospital, I said no more. Threw away the bottle. It will be easier to just not eat ice cream at midnight! :-)"

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176,208

Lorazepam

Insomnia

"I was prescribed Ativan (aka Lorezapam) because I had a head injury and my Doctor presumably thought that I had a very high level of anxiety (I wasn't getting enough sleep with the head injury so the Doctors perception was incorrect), but once I started using Ativan sleep woes disappeared completely of which I had always had problems staying asleep for virtually all of my life ! Ativan (Lorezapam) puts you into a "deep" sleep, you don't wake up during the middle of the night (Or late night for that matter!), cuts dreaming down to virtually zero and is THE BEST SLEEP MEDICATION I HAVE "EVER" SEEN !!! My prescription was for 1mg and to be taken 1 hour before going to sleep which is exactly what I did ! Effective Rating = "10" !"

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165,869

Levonorgestrel

Emergency Contraception

"I had sex the day before I was due to ovulate. Just my luck, the condom broke and he came inside me. I took Plan B about an hour after the incident. The only side effects I experienced were light nausea and cramping. I was convinced it didn't work since I was so fertile at the time. I spent two weeks reading reviews like these and over-analyzing every little change in my body! A week and a half after I took the pill, I started experience brown discharge and was worried that it was implantation bleeding. Thankfully today, three days later, AF arrived right on time!!! I would say this pill is effective, but the paranoia that comes with waiting around for your next period is enough to drive you insane."

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153,341

Doxycycline

Gastroenteritis

"500mg (1 dose each day). When I took Doxycycline the first time, there was irritation along the back of my throat, followed by a slight headache. The next day, I took my next dose and immediately my head felt tight and full of pressure. It took 9 hours to subside and almost double that to get rid of it completely. I looked up the side-effects on this site and apparently intra-cranial pressure is rare but can happen. This antibiotic may work wonders for some people but for me it was not a good experience. I am now on a different antibiotic for my condition which is making me feel tired and hungry all the time. It's still better than crippling headaches. Avoid Doxycycline if you feel ill with it. It's not worth the pain."

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151,061

OxyContin

Chronic Pain

"Been changed from oxynorm to shortec the packets are constantly pierced and tablets empty and doctors blame room temperature. Have moved them to various rooms and still having same issue"

1

44,113

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

"It works well for birth control methods and overall it's pretty great. However, when I'm on my period my emotions are out of control. I'm sad, moody and angry. When I have my period the first day is fine but the second day I'm sad and by the third day I can't stop crying and I can't even find a reason why I'm sad. The period is short and that's good but the emotions are wild."

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23,136

Methadone

Chronic Pain

"This is a great medication for chronic pain, but please give it time to work. The first couple of weeks it gave me insane headaches and mild nausea, forcing my pain mgmt doctor to give me Fioricet for the headaches. However after about a full month on methadone the headaches subsided with using the Fioricet and the pain relief is amazing. I was using OxyContin 30mg twice a day and Oxycodone IR 20mg three times a day as needed for breakthrough pain. When I began seeing my new pain doctor (insurance purposes) she really pushed the methadone on me hard so I gave in. Huge difference!!! She wrote me Methadone10mg every 6 hrs as needed and it lasts longer than the Oxy which only lasted 3-4 hrs at most, but be careful the methadone is WAY stronger"

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222,598

Topamax

Migraine Prevention

"I've been on Topamax since 2010. I started taking 50 mg but I was given the generic and had a really bad allergic reaction to it. My skin broke out and I had to see a dermatologist. I was eventually given Topamax (the brand name) and I no longer had the allergic reaction. The 50 mg wasn't strong enough and eventually I ramped up to 200 mg. I had weight loss in the beginning (close to 90 lbs, which I could afford). I've gained about 20 of it back but I've not lost any since. I do feel that I get somewhat spacey and suffer from some memory loss. I've asked my doctor if I can come off of the medication beginning next year. I've been on it too long and I am concerned with the memory side effects."

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157,381

Guaifenesin

Cough

"The side effect was sleeplessness. First night, I was up until 4:00 AM, next night up until 07:00AM and again last night I could not sleep. I was taking the Mucinex as prescribed every 12 hours."

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