efedemircan/drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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106,680	Implanon	Birth Control	"Went on implanon for birth control. Insertion was a breeze. Clinician used anesthetic and inserted rod in 2 mins flat. Immediately was protected from pregnancy. Had no period for two years on it. At 2.5 years, I had developed a very large ovarian cyst on my ovary. It was so large they had to remove it surgically and biopsy it. Dr said it wasn't related. Six months later- another large cyst. Again. Had to have it removed. This one was 16cm around. Dr said again wasn't related. On the third cyst, went to different dr. She immediately removed it and said she has had several patients get severe cysts while in implanon. Got it taken out immediately and started estrogen pills to shrink my cyst. No cysts (that are symptomatic) since removal."	4
122,443	Linaclotide	Constipation, Chronic	"When I take linzess it work best when you eat exactly a half hour after you take it and eat a lot of fiber. Linzess seems to not work if you miss a day. Got to take it daily."	6
101,344	Aubra	Birth Control	"I would advise to take caution when reading other people's comments. Like any doctor will mention to you, all medications affects others differently and they will have side effects. To give my short story: it was my first birth control and I have been taking it for 1.5 years. Pros: less to little acne, no headaches, less cramps, prevented pregnancy every time, lighter periods (this was a plus!) Cons: more emotional during period, 5lb weight gain (I am also in college, so that could be an aiding major factor), sometimes less sex drive EXCEPT around my period Again, just because some people had issues with it doesn't mean you'll have the same. Try it out for yourself if you're considering this bc brand and talk with your doctor!"	9
118,971	Zoloft	Panic Disorde	"I have been on (Zoloft) for 6 weeks now and have noticed a big difference in my mood and panicking. I have only had 3 panic attacks since I have been on it! Which is a good thing for me because before I started it I was having panic attacks all day everyday. I have only had night sweats other than that nothing major! I started out on 25mg just like everyone else and after 1 month they increased it to 50mg and I think that 50mg has helped me a lot. No more panic and no depression. Life is getting a lot better thanks to the Zoloft I would highly recommend it. Good luck to all."	9
9,199	Lo Loestrin Fe	Birth Control	"Well I'm on my first pack in my 2nd row bleeding still my doc say I just started so give it time I just wanna stop bleeding, my boobs are sore, other then that haven't notice any other side affects. Yet I do have some light cramping in my uterus. Can someone help me should I give it a chance since it's my first pack or give up"	2
109,563	Nexplanon	Birth Control	"I got the nexolanon implant in September 2015, yet I'm still having side effects. My periods are incredibly irregular, either having them one after the other immediately or not having any at all for at least 4 months. When I do get my periods, they're either extremely heavy or barely even there. The cramps I get are unbearable, so if anyone wanted nexplanon.... don't even bother thinking about it."	4
230,992	Milnacipran	ibromyalgia	"I was given a sample of Savella at my primary care doctor. I was hesitant due to my previous bad experience with these medicines, but feeling so bad I had NOTHING to lose. I have been taking the medicine at a very low dose now for about 3 weeks. WOW what a change it has made in my life. After suffering from fibromyalgia for so long, I DID not think I could ever feel better. NO SIDE EFFECTS. PLEASE TRY THIS MEDICINE."	9
149,500	Mirena	Birth Control	"I love Mirena. I used to be on birth control pills as well the shot but I can honestly say by far Mirena has been the best. I've had it for almost 11 months, I have not had any complications only down part about it would be the cramping in the begging but it goes away after a while. I didn't gain weight or got mood swings nor did my sex drive go down. I love this new birth control method I don't have to worry about getting pregnant. If you have heavy periods just like I do it reduces them after a couple of months you start spotting & your period only last a couple of days compare to 8 days & no you can not feel anything nor can your partner feel anything."	10
92,565	Ondansetron	Nausea/Vomiting	"Currently popular in ER's, it has had no effect. Once they have given maximum number of dosages and I am still actively vomiting. Finally I get old fashioned Phenergan and then things turn around."	1
192,396	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	Acne	"I have been on Ocella for about 2 months now. I originally was on Zarrah and had the BEST skin - my light acne cleared up within the first 2 weeks & remained absolutely flawless for almost 2 years. I ended up having a 2 week period - nightmare, I know. I went to my Gyno who had then switched me to Ocella. I explained to her that I loved the way Zarrah effected my skin & didn't want to breakout on a new form of Birth Control. I'm almost finished with month 2 and have been breaking out with white heads all over my forehead, along with a few painful zits around my face. I use Clarisonic every morning/night and eat healthy/workout. My moods are great and I lost a few pounds, but I may not continue Ocella for this reason...remaining optimistic!!"	7
143,326	Etonogestrel	Birth Control	"This birthcontrol changed my moods really bad. I was crying all the time for no reason could not control my emotions . I feel dizzy and light head, angry, depressed, I had a period for most of the time. I would be on my period for 6 weeks off 1 week on for 6-7 weeks off for a week, these periods were not light either. They were very heavy I would bleed threw my clothes, I would wake up to a blood down to my knees, had to use heavy duty pads that went on for 2 years. Now this last 6 months my period has been regular but my mood swings are the same. Mine is about to expire and I can't wait to have it removed I will not be using this again."	2
68,438	Doral	Insomnia	"I have no idea how it works. I don't feel much of an effect when I take it. I want it to help me fall asleep, but it only helps me stay asleep. I take 15mg a night with no hangover the next day. Don't let your pharmacy say its discontinued! I get this medication mail ordered to my house."	8
230,406	Meloxicam	Inflammatory Conditions	"It's 10 weeks after breaking my hip after falling off my bike. (62 yr old female) I greatly prefer Meloxicam (15 mg taken before exercise) to pain meds. No side effects in my case. It's aided in my rehab (stationary bicycle, resistance training, stretching and landscape work) because pain is not inhibiting my efforts to strengthen muscles. Can walk with more normal gait. Seeing daily progress. Note: the low cost for my medications is because I'm living in Europe, where one just pays for the actual cost of goods."	10
189,536	Oxycodone	Pain	"Works well for the pain and works fast, also with IR you know when it is going to take effect."	9
192,309	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	Birth Control	"I've been using Yaz for about 6weeks now and I immediately noticed my skin getting better and my skin getting no clearer. My period has improved so much, it was hell before and now it's shorter and painless. My sex drive improved as well( I didn't expect that). The big problem I have are my mood swings. I am a very happy and charismatic person but now I feel anxious all the time, I'm sensitive over things that wouldn't bother me at all before. I cry all the time. I'm often irritable and sometimes just want toscream at everyone. I hate the emotional effects it has on me but i think the positives outweigh the negatives."	6
207,634	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	Bowel Preparation	"As per my instruction I was supposed to eat breakfast take superpower drink all 32 oz water then liquid diet till surgery tomorrow morning at 9.30am. So today I took suprep at 8.15am now it's 12.38am. For me suprep literally started working in 10 minutes after I took . At first BMs were like every 5 minutes for about an hour then it slowed die and BMS were every 15 minutes. Now it's slowed down more to every 20 to 25 minutes. After few BMs they were clear light yellow liquid. I'm not sure if will be like that till surgery or it should be just clear with no color at all . I'm instructed to take second bottle of suprep around 4am. Except that I have to go to bathroom every few minutes so far I feel little sleepy and tired. No other issue"	8
204,777	Cyproheptadine	Anorexia	"I have been Underweight in my life. I was searching any kind of Magical trick to gain some weight even i purchased Oral steroids Just to get rid of Skinny structure,Finally I read about Tablet Periactin. But again there was a Problem that Tablet Periactin is not available in many Countries Its UK Brand Medicine require valid Prescription. Then i went to a doctor get prescription and Order this pills . Point to be noted( In Ist few days you will only sleepy roughly ist 5-7 doses if you taking 4 mg /Day. But you will Clearly see difference in your appetite. This Pill is Tailore made for Weight Gain. Absolutely worked So I far I took 12 Tablets It means 1 Tablet/Day and Gained 4 KG weight."	10
38,426	Liletta	Birth Control	"I had Liletta inserted at the end of June 2017. The procedure was quick and I felt only a mild discomfort. I haven't had cramps but for the first 4 months I had continuous bleeding. It has finally subsided a bit but my periods are very irregular. I never know when it's going to start. After sex definitely triggers a flow...which makes me want to not even have sex. Also, the worst part is that I am always hungry. I have gained at least 10 pounds. Depression has become a concern as well. I really want to have this taken out but I don't know that any other birth control will fare any better as far as side effects."	3
55,201	Bupropion / naltrexone	Obesity	"I am on month two of this medication. I am down 4 pounds from when I started. I do not feel a big change towards my desire to eat at all. I also have not seen a major change in my cravings. I do have constipation and dry mouth. My constipation was VERY bad for one week during last month. I literally did not go for FIVE days and I was eating flax, taking pills, etc. It was rough. My mood is good and I also have times where I feel very sleepy. I am on 1500 calories a day and exercising for one hour 2-3 times a week. I still have issues staying under 1500 calories. I am on 4 pills each day and wish that I felt more of the benefits that many of you describe. I am also hoping month two proves better off for me."	3
177,897	Duloxetine	Chronic Pain	"I have been using Cymbalta for several years now as part of my treatment plan for Chronic Pain. My pain is related to having Fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis in my hips, spine, knees and neck, impingement in the hips as well, and trigger points throughout my body. After trying several other medications, and gaining some amount of weight, my doctor wrote the prescription and I started at 30mg for the day. I now take 60mg in the morning and 60mg at night and it makes a huge difference in maintaining my pain levels. I use it now as part of my daily "medicine cocktail" and hope to continue for a long time still to come!"	8
138,049	Ortho Evra	Birth Control	"My experience with the patch was terrible. I started it Wednesday night and by Evening of Thursday I had a headache and felt completely drained at work to the point where I had to ask my manager if I could be sent home. Went to bed around 9:30 and but kept frequently waking up throughout the night. I had the most intense nausea, threw up, and then threw up again in the morning. Felt as if I was pregnant even though I'm not (on my period while I put the patch on). Immediately took the patch off me. The side effects were too brutal for me to endure."	1
87,164	Latuda	Bipolar Disorde	"This med did nothing for my Bipolar 1 disorder. It's very expensive if you do not have medical coverage"	1
135,662	Tinidazole	Bacterial Vaginitis	"Got prescribed 2 pills daily for 5 days to treat BV that my doctor thought would not be treated by metronizole (spelling?) or basically any vaginal creams. It's been two days now and I'm only starting to feel better. Definitely not as bad as it was before but also not 100% there yet. I'm surprised by the comments about metallic taste and nausea. I have a very weak stomach and take antibiotics very poorly, except this one has really been a charm. I forget that I'm even on it throughout the day. I made sure to eat big breakfast and dinners before taking my doses. Slight headache that goes on and off throughout the day but really nothing compared to other antibiotics and their side effects. Have yet to experience the metallic taste."	9
49,336	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	Birth Control	"Had to switch off this pill. Gave me cyst like pimples all over my body. I've never had this many breakouts. The first month was OK because I had a very mild period week, minimal cramping. However, by the 3rd month, it's actually gotten worse. I have even more breakouts now. Switching off and never returning to this pill. Horrible reaction."	1
125,547	Dulcolax	Constipation	"The results I get from Dulcolax are very unpredictable. I always take 1 tablet. Sometimes it just does its thing in one day or so with no appreciable side effects. At other times I get fairly nasty cramps and the soft stools for days, which tends to dehydrate and make me feel fairly "energy free". My recommendation is to take 1 tablet and see how it goes. If cramps are severe, talk to your doctor before increasing the dose."	5
123,690	Skyla	Birth Control	"Okay sooo... I got Skyla inserted in the beginning of January. It is now MARCH 13th and I've literally had my period since February 6th. I know periods will be irregular the first couple months but mine literally has not stopped. Every single day.. blood. It's not very fun and it a mood killer for sex so here I am. Debating what to do..."	5
129,132	Levonorgestrel	Emergency Contraception	"I purchased this pill (aftera) with the high hopes of it serving it's purpose. I took the pill 24 hours after my encounter. Approximately a week & a half later I got my normally scheduled menstrual cycle (regular period). When the next time came for me to get my period it was absent. Long story short the pill did not work and had me very much fooled because when I got my period I thought it served its purpose. I ran into a similar situation in the past and used Plan B which worked well for me but this one called aftera is no good."	1
213,252	Nuvigil	Depression	"This medicine is the only one to help me in my depression."	10
125,895	Viibryd	Depression	"I'm with this medication about 3 months in the beginning gave me diarrhea but after 2 week everything was good again the only complaint is I can't miss even one dose"	9
52,087	Adipex-P	Obesity	"I am just over halfway through my 3 month Adipex regimen and am feeling great. For anyone struggling with weight loss, I highly recommend asking your doctor about Adipex. My physician was very quick to prescribe it as soon as I asked about it, as he could tell I did my research. I am 5'5, 25 y/o, and started at 193.5lbs. The biggest pro about this medication is that it almost completely rid me of my uncontrollable cravings (I don't even think about chocolate anymore). With that out of the way, I am now able to more easily make healthy changes to my lifestyle. I have started eating more vegan-like and making being active part of my daily life. So far I am down 19.7 pounds. I feel like myself again!"	10
151,927	Chantix	Smoking Cessation	"I quit on day 8 like you are supposed to. However, at around 3pm on day 9 I felt like I was having a panic attack, so I smoked. That night I stopped and bought a pack of cigarettes but didn't smoke them amazingly. However, I had 1 cigarette a day for the next 2 weeks. Then, on day 23 I just didn't want one anymore. Day 24 I was scared I would have another panic attack being 2 days with no cigs, but guess what...no panic attack. For me continuing to smoke that 1 cig a day helped tremendously with actually quitting, the withdrawal was much less. To avoid nausea drink 8oz before and 8oz after taking your pill and make sure you eat before taking it."	10
62,058	Citalopram	Generalized Anxiety Disorde	"This medicine changed my life! I suffered from anorexia, anxiety and mild depression. For two plus years now I am free of these afflictions and live a happy well adjusted life! For me the results started immediately, maybe a little too much results at first. The biggest shock is that the day after I started taking the medication, I physically saw myself differently in the mirror. This was a huge step to overcoming my anorexia. I no longer dwelled on the motor mirror or cried all the time and my general anxiety was quelled. My mind was no longer racing and focusing on negatives. After 8 weeks I felt like a normal person."	10
46,310	Modafinil	atigue	"I suffer from daytimr sleepiness so I tried Modafinil. I could feel a mental energy, maybe a slight mood increase, but absolutely no relief for my physical fatigue. I gave it a 4 bcause it has some benefits, just not the benefit I needed. It's a mental drug, not a physical drug."	4
1,279	Sumatriptan	Migraine	"This pill has completely changed my life I highly recommend it to anyone that suffers from migraines. As soon as you feel the symptoms you take it and it goes away in a half hour to an hour and if it doesn't you take another one and it will go away. I suffer from migraines and had to be in bed for sometime 2 days. This really works for me."	10
99,169	Lutera	Birth Control	"I haven't been taking the pill for YEARS, so I am no expert, but so far I have experienced a more controllable period, tender and growing breasts, even skin tone and weird mood swings in the beginning. My period used to be extremely heavy and lasted exactly 7 days long each month, but after starting it was unbelievably light (I was so surprised) and 5 days long. It starts 2 days after starting the pink pills in the package. My breasts have definitely grown, and are a tad tender but doesn't bother me at all, along with my other womanly aspects have been emphasized. My skin is manageable, it was before I started the pill also. My mood swings are a little uncontrollable though. "	7
199,872	Varenicline	Smoking Cessation	"I started smoking the day I turned 18 and at first it was just as a joke, but over time it became an addiction (I am 4 months shy of being 20). My family and friends hated that I smoked but I didn't care until about a month ago when I tried to go on a hike and was quickly out of breath - I hated it. I decided to quit smoking and started taking Chantix only 5 days ago. I had planned on smoking through the whole first week but on day 3 I realized that I wasn't craving it as much, and now on day 5, cigarettes taste absolutely terrible. I do experience some side effects: nausea, fatigue, stomach pain, and amazingly vivid dreams (not scary, unless you count a cat being able to literally multiply every few minutes as scary)."	10
160,581	Buspirone	Anxiety	"Been on BuSpar over a month and it does not help me at all, actually makes my anxiety worse and I have been much more irritable. Can't wait to try something else. I have also gained 5 pounds in the short time I have been on it. That adds to my anxiety. "	1
32,180	Wellbutrin XL	Depression	"Was on this all last summer and felt fantastic. Then my psychiatrist took me off of it, and in 6 weeks I crashed into my deepest depression ever. Put back on it but took a while to work. Now that I am stable again, feeling good, she wants me off it again. I refused and found a new Doctor. I would never be without this, plus it kills my food cravings when depressed."	10
170,227	Quetiapine	Bipolar Disorde	"This med is pretty wonderful for my bipolar mania and my bipolar depression. Only set back is the sedation, but at the same time I've always struggled with anciety, so this side effect is okay with me as it helps the anxiety. Really saved my life."	10
229,663	Lurasidone	Bipolar Disorde	"I rook risperidone for approximately 1 year for bipolar and although I liked the way it made me feel it increased my hunger and I felt more out of control with my eating. I switched to Latuda and noticed my hunger level went from a 8 to about a 2. I felt more in control of my food intake. Although I still felt hungry it wasn't a strong uncontrollable feeling of the need to eat. I recommend this to someone who likes risperidone but has less need for increased appetite. I am glad they approved this medicine for bipolar disorder. "	9
108,336	Bupropion / naltrexone	Obesity	"I just started week two on Contrave and feel great! No nausea, headaches or anything (except no appetite) and sleep great! I admit I was totally nervous to start after reading all the reviews but am on one in the morning and one at night with no issues. I have cut soda, drink ALOT of water and am trying to eat fewer calories (using MyNetDiary app to monitor - helps so much to make me accountable). I have already lost 6 pounds and feel less bloated! One comment stated that they feel like a normal person not obsessing over food...I second that! Also, make sure you use the prescription card if your insurance doesn't cover!"	9
161,959	Ciprofloxacin	Bladder Infection	"Have an acute UTI which comes on very very quickly, so have to go to A & E, for intravenous anti biotics. This is the 3rd infection in 3 months but the hospital keep prescribing Ciprofloxacin 500 mgs, fine for a short while, but the infection starts again, with lots of blood in my urine. I experience dizziness, nausea and some pain. This time, along with the Cipro, I've been prescribed Naproxen. Have an appointment with a urologist soon and hoping he will prescribe something different and that works. My life is on hold at the moment and totally fed up"	2
58,849	Pradaxa	Deep Vein Thrombosis	"I've been on 2x150mg Pradaxa for about 1 year now after being on 14 mg of warfarin for a year before this. I had a DVT followed by a Protein S deficiency diagnosis. I felt really tired/sluggish on warfarin and didn't like the inconvenience of INR testing. I feel better on Pradaxa but I am considering switching back to warfarin because I don't like the idea that there is no antidote for E.R. bleeding with Pradaxa. I work with saws all the time and this is a constant concern."	7
34,466	Cytoxan	Wegener's Granulomatosis	"I used this pill for my Wegner's and it really helps me."	10
88,070	Clindamycin	Skin or Soft Tissue Infection	"I took this recently for one week because i had cellulitis my upperlip and right cheek due to a pimple that was popped by my doctor. I would recommend this especially to those who are allergic to penicillin. I took ceftriaxone before this for two weeks and in the middle of my medication i broke into hives. So to everyone, when the doctor says "theres only a 3% chance of penicillin allergy" just say NO. The side effects with clindamycin for me was loose stool and joint pains. Good thing i found this forum so im still taking my probiotic pills and also activia. So far my bowel movement is not a problem and my stool is getting better."	9
111,105	Verapamil	Cluster Headaches	"This medicine is very effective. It did stop my cluster headaches the day after initially taken. However, the side effects (unusual weight gain, sinus pain, constipation, bloating, shortness of breath) have outweighted the benefits. Going to the Dr. tomorrow for alternative therapy."	8
107,041	Implanon	Birth Control	"I have had the Implanon birth control for over a year and I have no complaints about not having a period or losing weight. This is truly the best choice I think I have made as a mother of one, and being only 20 years old the long term birth control was the route for me."	10
8,848	Viagra	Erectile Dysfunction	"I went to fill my script which was for 30 pills 100mg and my insurance will not pay anything on it. The pharmacy told me the cost was $1499.00 and I started laughing. I told the guy to keep them and said my wife will have to try harder.... LOL"	1
100,573	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	Birth Control	"I was on Cyclessa for three years. At first it was great, it took care of my cramping that I had week before my period. The bad news is I was very moody, no sex drive, and had a vaginal itch. I switched to Beyaz and it all stopped and life is great."	5
231,808	Trazodone	Depression	"I was a basket case, I cried every day for no reason. A commercial would set me off, my emotions we're out of control and I knew it but I couldn't stop it. I couldn't sleep either. My doctor then put me on trazodone, within three days I was starting to feel like my old safe again. I was on it for years. I tried to get off but the same thing happened again, so I went back on trazodone. For me, it works. I hate taking pills but sometimes you have to."	8
160,479	Buspirone	Anxiety	"I started taking Busbar earlier this year. I'm unable to work due to severe depression, severe anxiety, and PTSD. Initially, it eased my muscles and eased my anxiety better than xanax. Since I have been on it, my face is fat and I've gained weight in places where I have never had a problem. My formerly long thick hair is thin. My skin became thin and dry. At one point, I had patches of hair missing; through prayer, it's coming back. Today I was so disgusted with the changes and prayed for a reason as to why these things were happening.It came to me to look up the side effects of busbar and BAM, they were all there. Warning this stuff can cause alopecia. I'm going to stop taking it."	2
105,074	Next Choice	Emergency Contraception	"I took next choice within 24 hours of unprotected sex. I have a 2 year old already and I am not financially able to have another child right now. After taking it I felt fine, but 4 or 5 hours later I was so sleepy. I dozed off all evening and went to bed early that night. It's been about 3 weeks since I've taken it and I've been miserable! I've had stomach pains, nausea, and dizziness. 3 days afterwards I was having chest pains. I started my period today and although its really light, I feel horrible. I'm nauseated and my stomach is cramping something awful. It also feels like I'm having vertigo. I recommend staying away from this pill. Because even though it is exremely affective, I want to feel normal again"	5
162,908	Rapaflo	Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia	"The lack of semen freaked me at first but I got over it - it's like having a vasectomy my friends tell me. But my erections are just as strong and my orgasms are better. "	8
37,863	Reclipsen	Birth Control	"I always feel pressure or bloating in my abdomen area but other than that I haven't gotten any acne or change in mood. I find it strange that my muscles aren't or won't get as toned. I still have the same workout routine, but I feel I have to work a bit harder to get back to where I was before the pill."	7
23,313	Methadone	Not Listed / Othe	"Worked well. "	10
155,048	Metronidazole	Diverticulitis	"This drug caused uncontrollable diarrhea and stomach upset and I had to stop taking it after just 2 days. This was given for mild diverticulitis and I got better with a liquid diet for several days then low fiber soft food then graduated to regular foods. I had another bout of diverticulitis 4 months later and just did the diet - didn't go to doctors of use antibiotics. For my mild cases this is the way to go. This drug caused more harm than good."	1
214,287	Tioconazole	Vaginal Yeast Infection	"Honestly works like a charm. However, the burning, itching sensation is hell. Lasted for two hours!!!! Worst experience of my life. But worth it in the end."	5
225,836	Bupropion	Smoking Cessation	"I find this medication very helpful. My first smoke tasted funny. My second time smoking I could only smoke half...the third time I lit it and threw it away. After that I was at a cookout and people around me were smoking yet I had no desire (craving) to smoke with them. It's been 3 weeks and I'm very pleased. I have not smoked since..started at 14 and ended at 46. What a relief!"	8
179,224	Olanzapine	Bipolar Disorde	"My mother has been taking olanzapine 5mg once a day for a month. This medicine is really a great help for her. She has enough sleep every night but sometimes when her manic stage overpower her she does crazy things again. She never listens to us, she says "you're are just my daughter!!!! leave me alone!!!" So me and younger my siblings planned some dramatic scenes. I immitate actions words and portray that I am also like her, its an effective strategy..medication plus dramatic counseling"	9
8,996	Viagra	Erectile Dysfunction	"It worked good."	10
144,845	Etonogestrel	Birth Control	"I've had Nexplanon for less than a month and I already HATE it!! First off I've had headaches and even migraines since I got it put in (which I NEVER get.) My period has been on for 2 weeks straight right now and my period use to be 4 days long. I've become more grouchy and moody than I've ever been. Literally every little thing irritates me. This is the first time I've ever been on BC and I probably won't go back to it. I'm definitely getting this removed."	10
139,224	Phentermine	Weight Loss	"I've been taking phentermine for about 5 weeks and I've lost 13 pounds. It has been great for me. I have lots of energy.I combined walking with the medication the first couple of weeks and that was when I lost the most weight. I see now that you get better results with exercise."	10
204,248	Sominex	Insomnia	"I have been using sominex for a long time, I asked GP about it and he would rather I take it than prescribing me sleeping tabs, it works well for me, I take it at least an hour before bed, fall asleep easily and can still wake up for the bathroom and go straight back to sleep, feel fine on waking with no after effects, a great over the counter product."	9
88,505	Prepopik	Bowel Preparation	"F, 26, 150 lbs. Was given Prepopik because I had issues keeping down the normal prep. Was given three packets of miralax and the prepotik kit. I didn't have to start until 6pm the before the colonoscopy, so I was able to work the day before - first perk right off the bat. I took the miralax packets, one each morning, the three days leading to my prep. My stool was already soft by the time prep day came, which helped. Got home from work at 5:30 and started. I was going to the bathroom 30 minutes to an hour after. No intense cramps or discomfort, just the urge to run to the bathroom lol. Woke up at 4:30am to finish second half. The Dr performed the colonoscopy later that day with no issues. Love this product, worked great for me!"	9
41,127	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	Pain	"Good for pain due to endometriosis."	10
196,832	Paroxetine	Panic Disorde	"20 years I've been on Paxil from age 31 til now, at 51 (with one year off with Effexor). I had ever panic attacks combined with depression. Its been a great it saved me. About 5 years ago I was tapering off very nicely without side effects. Then six months later I spiralled with another very, very dark depression, with intense anxiety. Wanted to die, but would never intentionally do it. Had to seek a psychiatrist who put me on non-SSRI's. I continued to spiral down. Finally went to another Dr who put me back on Paxil. I was extremely grateful as it got me better very quickly. I don't think I will ever try going off again."	9
143,797	Etonogestrel	Birth Control	"This is a great alternative to more invasive or daily types of birth controls. I've had it for almost one year now & have no pregnancy scares (I'm very sexually active). During the first couple months my period was very light & short, however now I have my period about twice a month for about 8 days each cycle, sometimes with spotting in between (sometimes a full month of bleeding). I'm more depressed during periods & I get breakouts that aren't terrible, but are still annoying. I'm hoping in the next 3 months my period stabilizes or I'm going off this BC. This is a great birth control if you don't mind the risk of possibly wearing panty liners most of the month & like the idea of never having to worry about protection or daily pills"	4
17,672	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	Birth Control	"I tried nuvaring two times over the past two months, keeping it for 3-6 days. Postives: my skin cleared up, I have bad acne around my jawline and it made it all dissapear. I also appeared to have magically shedded fat from my stomach and love handles. I had a very good mood and felt very calm, which is such a nice change from my naturally crappy, angry mood. Now for the negatives: I can't stand the nuvaring being in me. After it is in a few days, it starts to itch the inside of my vagina. I constantly need to push it far up, and it sits right at the opening when I go to the bathroom, and has to be taken out to go number 2. Also, it made me have sudden intense swelling in my feet, fluid retention. I will try the same progesterone in a pill."	6
20,067	Macrobid	Urinary Tract Infection	"I was on holiday and prescribed these by the Dr at the walk in centre, after a week, I still have faint burning, still urinating frequently, cold/flu symptoms, headaches ( I rarely suffer with headaches) sharp pains in my stomach, and still feeling sick even after not taking them for 2 days. Back to my own Dr's tomorrow. This drug is horrid!!!!"	1
133,012	Loestrin 24 Fe	Birth Control	"Gave me short, light periods but caused terrible acne, headaches, and decreased sex drive."	3
170,116	Quetiapine	Insomnia	"I've been suffering from major depression disorder, PTSD, and anxiety for a while now, I take 225mg of Effexor which is supposed to help with anxiety, in my case it doesn't. It does help with the depression. My anxiety it terrible and leaves me up for almost 3 days at a time. I'm on 0.5mg of klonopin 3 times and day (does not make me tired) so my Dr recently prescribed me quetiapine 100mg at night to sleep and that was way too much, I'd sleep for like 12-13 hours a night , now I take 25mg and it works ok. Only side effect is that if I don't fall asleep fast enough after taking it, it causes restless leg syndrome which is another nightmare in itself. nothing else seems to work so I'll stick with it for now."	7
202,227	Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin	Acne	"My 14 year old son has been using this cream for 2 weeks now. At first didn't make any difference but his skin is really clearing up now, hang in there it does work!"	9
135,388	Tamiflu	Influenza	"I am one of those sticklers who tries to follow every direction given by my physician. When it came to treating the flu, I was certainly no different...until I took Tamiflu. I felt so horrible the first two days with a fever of 100.2+, that I didn't know if it was helping or hurting. By day three, my fever broke (thanks to Advil) and every time I took Tamiflu, I nearly threw up, with or without food. I am so nauseous that I can hardly move. It made me very irritable and negative. I only have three pills left, but I just cannot force myself to take them. Everyone reacts differently to medicine. This is just my experience. Good luck to the fellow flu survivors!"	3
133,950	Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene	Edema	"The swelling in my feet and ankles decreased over the course of five days but it interacted with my anti-depressant medication and rendered it useless. I couldn't even force myself to get out of bed. I lost all interest in activities that I had enjoyed. Had to stop taking it."	1
91,036	Norco	Pain	"My neurologist put me on Norco for cluster migraine headache combination. I was very impressed, it is the first medication that has taken the chronic pain away. The only other medicine that kept the pain away was Morphine. I worry about addiction, but I don't have a problem with not taking it if I don't need it. After five months of no relief from these headaches I am so happy to have found something that works."	9
227,351	Etonogestrel	Birth Control	"I love Nexplanon. I've had it for four months now and I was extremely worried because I don't take very well to birth control. I've tried about three different kinds and they all gave me horrible side effects. So I thought I would get the non stop bleeding like they say 70% of women get. But I didn't. I got headaches for the first month and no period for two months. The last two months it's been just a light spotting off and on for about 3-4 days. Which is the length of my normal period. I don't get any warnings that my period is coming anymore. No cramps, no sore breasts. Nothing. I do get food cravings more often everyday and I have an increased appetite and a tiny scar at the insertion site but that's all."	9
209,847	Krystexxa	Gout	"Started this therapy just a week ago. Being 7 years on allopurinol, I have never seen my uric acid level under 9. Within 4 hours after my 1st infusion, my uric acid went from 13.1 to 1.9. Looking forward to see what it does to my hand tophi."	10
142,920	Etonogestrel	Birth Control	"This is my 2nd time around with the neplanon. And I have to say the 1st time around (3 years) it was great. But the 2nd time I got extreme acne and acne scaring. I am going to get it removed and try something different."	2
19,149	Pregabalin	Neuropathic Pain	"Taking Lyrica for spinal cord injury. Started with 75 mg daily. Seem to stop the severe burning in my feet but I have memory problems with blurred vision. Dr. has upped the meds to 150 mg 2X daily not sure how I'm going to react to that. I'll report back in a week or two if I have a brain left"	4
231,314	Trazodone	Sedation	"I am able fall asleep within a half hour and stay asleep at least seven hours. Prior to taking Trazadone I would wake up every two hours so it has allowed me to finally sleep after months of insomnia . Cons : I have new anxiety , sweating during the day , awful short term memory that is worsening , tremors and amnesia ."	8
23,791	Saphris	Bipolar Disorde	"Bad experience causes extreme restless leg syndrome and back aches, taste horrible also , only been on 20 mgs a day for 3 weeks so hopefully not much withdrawals I'm stopping cold turkey as I need my sleep gonna dry bendryl as I think its a allergic reaction. Would never take again."	1
172,555	Clonazepam	Panic Disorde	"A life saver, I am bipolar with panic disorder, also without this medication I would not be able drive, go out in public as I have developed agoraphobia and social phobia in my early twenties, mostly from the shame and fear of losing control or having attacks in public. I would not have any form of normal life or even be able to hold a job. Believe me I have been on every medication or combinations out there. I had no side affects while on this medication. Only reason I am not giving this it a 10 is because it is highly addictive. It is HELL to get off of - don't even try going cold turkey, your anxiety will return double than before, speak to your doctor and taper off it slowly. This medication was kind of a last resort. It helps."	9
209,518	Zubsolv	Opiate Dependence	"I have been on zubsolv for just 2 days now and it is life changing. I have been taking 10mg Hydrocodone for a few years now at least 10x a day or more and I cannot believe how well this medication is working. When I would run out of Hydrocodone I would take things like morphine, hydromorphone because I was so sacred of getting withdrawals which only made things worse Obviously. Although I have never tried sub's or any other detox for that matter I am absolutely shocked at how great I feel. I cannot believe I was so afraid for so long to stop using the painkillers out of fear of the withdrawal. I would recommend zubsolv to ANYBODY wanting to stop opiates to try this route. I feel clear minded, energized and no need to reach for my pills."	10
108,934	Nexplanon	Birth Control	"Implant = never again!, I'm 23 years old I've had the implant for about 2 months. I've had a period everyday since getting it. I've gained over half a stone, plus I'm an emotional wreck. I go through 4 emotions a day, I have sleepless nights, feel drained and dizzy everyday. Been to the doctors today to be told I need it removing as my body is clearly rejecting it and that they don't won't me to get depressed. I was on the pill before but had the same issues ( bleeding everyday) I get my implant taken out on Monday then will be getting the 11 weekly injection. Please please please if you feel how I'm feeling please seek medical attention. The implant isn't for everyone, do your research then go ahead and choose."	2
177,949	Duloxetine	ibromyalgia	"I have been taking Cymbalta for about a year now. At first it WAS awful. I was started on 30 mg trial samples for a week and then ramped up to 60 mg a day after that. Getting on Cymbalta is very hard, and it really takes perseverance to get through the initial effects of it. I was previously on Narcotic pain relievers and drugs like Lyrica, Neurontin, etc. After being on Cymbalta for a few months, I noticed I didn't really need the narcotic anymore. (Oxycontin 10 mg x3 a day) -yes really! I've found that it does make me 'sick' and tired about 30 minutes after taking it, but it fades about a half hour after that. Taking it with food seems to help with the sick feeling. Take it before bed if you are starting Cymbalta. It does work!"	10
7,768	Xanax	Anxiety	"I was prescribed Xanax by my psychiatrist because of severe anxiety. I was started on 1 mg to be taken at night. It has been the best medication prescribed for my condition as it also helped slow down the suicidal thoughts which were on a daily basis. I am still taking Xanax under GP supervision, as it helps relieve the level of anxiety tremendously. It is the best medication ever made for people who are born prone to anxiety throughout their childhood/adolescence and extreme shyness, yes shyness. I also take it in conjunction with antidepressant, Aropax, which helped with my depression but also with my unfortunate disability of extreme shyness which was a constant problem for me as an adult basically all my life."	10
86,428	Invokana	Diabetes, Type 2	"Severe yeast infections that caused bleeding and the strongest type of medications wouldn't knock it out."	4
158,568	Methylphenidate	ADHD	"My son almost 6 started on Daytrana right around 5 yrs old. We went from half a 10mg patch to a whole 10mg patch. Really it's whatever we need that day. It does work. Positives for us: concentration improved, attitude solid. Negatives: if we leave the patch on from 8-6, we are up until 2 or 3 am if we do not give melatonin to help sleep. Appetite severely decreases on medicine, days without medicine he's eating like a horse. Overall the medicine has more positives than negatives, I just would like more understanding on how as a parent to be able to handle all this."	7
37,018	Librium	Alcohol Withdrawal	"Librium is the best thing out there. I've drank my entire life. Never tried anything else to wean off of alcohol but Librium. It does make you tired. But who gives a turkey. It sure beats coming off of alcohol with nothing and going through hell."	10
136,978	Isotretinoin	Acne	"This drug is complete poison. I took it for 6 months at 80 mg and have side effects still 4 years later."	1
48,345	Methadone Diskets	Opiate Withdrawal	"It's helped me from my dependence and it really works well to stave off withdrawal. The negatives outweigh the positives for me. This drug has caused me to gain a lot of weight mostly from fluid retention. It's very hard to come off you have to taper very slowly like a mg a week or you'll feel like crap. If you don't have insurance you have to pay $400 a month where I live this is going to a methadone clinic. This drug also cuts off your sex drive I used to be a very sexual person now I have little to no desire for sex anymore. If you're on a high dose on most days you'll feel out of it and very sleepy so it's important that you tell your doctor/nurse the truth about your dose you don't want to be on too high nor too low of a dose."	8
133,175	Tri-Sprintec	Birth Control	"I just started taking TriSprintec two days ago. I take the pill at 10pm everynight, as recommended by my doctor. The only side effects I've come across is being more emotional than usual - getting upset and crying over things I normally wouldn't cry over, and a slightly increased appetite. Hopefully these side effects will go away eventually. All in all it hasn't given me too many problems. "	7
5,836	Opana	Pain	"I have cervical stenosis, bulging discs, and neuro issues resulting from them, I have been on Fentanyl patches, Oxycodone, and huge doses of Morphone ER wtih IR for break through. I thought my pain would never end and it was not only debilitating, but depressing to the point of, although not suicide, definitely not wanting to get up in the morning and wishing I could just die. When I moved and got a new Pain Management doctor, he questioned many of my old doc's decisions, but above all he changed me onto Opana 30mg ER twice daily with 30mg IR Morphine for breakthrough 3x day. I feel more alive than I have felt in at least seven years. I am awake, I am alert, and I am functional, which is more than I had come to expect. Zero side effects"	9
39,583	Contrave	Obesity	"I have been on Contrave for one month. I have an uncontrollable craving for sweets. I have gained 2 #. I will try one more month and see if it gets any better. Very disappointed."	1
100,061	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	Birth Control	"Started taking Reclipsen three months ago and it was horrible. It brought on anxiety and intense mood swings along with depression, I'm finally getting off of it but do not buy this if you already have anxiety!"	2
211,499	Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide	HIV Infection	"Female - HIV pos since 2014 - current viral load : undetectable I've been on Genvoya for about 2 months, and I love it. Little to no side effects. The first week I've had mild headaches, none now that I've been on it. Suspecting mild weight gain, however I could be wrong. I've only gained 5 extra lbs : may or may not be the medicine. Love genvoya *"	9
169,081	Vilazodone	Depression	"I finally feel like living again. I even wanted to make love to my wife. It's been a long while. I love this Viibryd. But I do have to say take after a small meal. That's when I really felt better. This is the best medication. Just stick with it."	10
210,927	Mirtazapine	Depression	"I only take 1/4 of a 15 mg tablet daily at bedtime."	10
145,561	Qsymia	Obesity	"Lost 85lbs in under a year. Gained it all back as soon as I stopped taking it. "	5
225,695	Bupropion	null	"Debated long and hard, but finally asked my OBGYN for Wellbutrin XL for hormonal mood issues. I work for a psychiatrist so I'm well informed of my options and felt this medication was my first choice for symptoms and fewest chances of unwanted sexual and weight gain side effects. 2 weeks into treatment at 150mg. Feeling an overall clear and light heartedness. This week should be the height of my PMS and I am not cranky! Also helping a lot with decreasing appetite and smoking is very unappealing. Very minor stomach unsettle, and I've been waking more in the middle of the night, but side effects generally mild and tolerable. May ask to increase dose to 300mg. I wish I had asked for this medication sooner!"	9

106,680

Implanon

Birth Control

"Went on implanon for birth control. Insertion was a breeze. Clinician used anesthetic and inserted rod in 2 mins flat. Immediately was protected from pregnancy. Had no period for two years on it. At 2.5 years, I had developed a very large ovarian cyst on my ovary. It was so large they had to remove it surgically and biopsy it. Dr said it wasn't related. Six months later- another large cyst. Again. Had to have it removed. This one was 16cm around. Dr said again wasn't related. On the third cyst, went to different dr. She immediately removed it and said she has had several patients get severe cysts while in implanon. Got it taken out immediately and started estrogen pills to shrink my cyst. No cysts (that are symptomatic) since removal."

4

122,443

Linaclotide

Constipation, Chronic

"When I take linzess it work best when you eat exactly a half hour after you take it and eat a lot of fiber. Linzess seems to not work if you miss a day. Got to take it daily."

6

101,344

Aubra

Birth Control

"I would advise to take caution when reading other people's comments. Like any doctor will mention to you, all medications affects others differently and they will have side effects. To give my short story: it was my first birth control and I have been taking it for 1.5 years. Pros: less to little acne, no headaches, less cramps, prevented pregnancy every time, lighter periods (this was a plus!) Cons: more emotional during period, 5lb weight gain (I am also in college, so that could be an aiding major factor), sometimes less sex drive EXCEPT around my period Again, just because some people had issues with it doesn't mean you'll have the same. Try it out for yourself if you're considering this bc brand and talk with your doctor!"

9

118,971

Zoloft

Panic Disorde

"I have been on (Zoloft) for 6 weeks now and have noticed a big difference in my mood and panicking. I have only had 3 panic attacks since I have been on it! Which is a good thing for me because before I started it I was having panic attacks all day everyday. I have only had night sweats other than that nothing major! I started out on 25mg just like everyone else and after 1 month they increased it to 50mg and I think that 50mg has helped me a lot. No more panic and no depression. Life is getting a lot better thanks to the Zoloft I would highly recommend it. Good luck to all."

9

9,199

Lo Loestrin Fe

Birth Control

"Well I'm on my first pack in my 2nd row bleeding still my doc say I just started so give it time I just wanna stop bleeding, my boobs are sore, other then that haven't notice any other side affects. Yet I do have some light cramping in my uterus. Can someone help me should I give it a chance since it's my first pack or give up"

2

109,563

Nexplanon

Birth Control

"I got the nexolanon implant in September 2015, yet I'm still having side effects. My periods are incredibly irregular, either having them one after the other immediately or not having any at all for at least 4 months. When I do get my periods, they're either extremely heavy or barely even there. The cramps I get are unbearable, so if anyone wanted nexplanon.... don't even bother thinking about it."

4

230,992

Milnacipran

ibromyalgia

"I was given a sample of Savella at my primary care doctor. I was hesitant due to my previous bad experience with these medicines, but feeling so bad I had NOTHING to lose. I have been taking the medicine at a very low dose now for about 3 weeks. WOW what a change it has made in my life. After suffering from fibromyalgia for so long, I DID not think I could ever feel better. NO SIDE EFFECTS. PLEASE TRY THIS MEDICINE."

9

149,500

Mirena

Birth Control

"I love Mirena. I used to be on birth control pills as well the shot but I can honestly say by far Mirena has been the best. I've had it for almost 11 months, I have not had any complications only down part about it would be the cramping in the begging but it goes away after a while. I didn't gain weight or got mood swings nor did my sex drive go down. I love this new birth control method I don't have to worry about getting pregnant. If you have heavy periods just like I do it reduces them after a couple of months you start spotting & your period only last a couple of days compare to 8 days & no you can not feel anything nor can your partner feel anything."

10

92,565

Ondansetron

Nausea/Vomiting

"Currently popular in ER's, it has had no effect. Once they have given maximum number of dosages and I am still actively vomiting. Finally I get old fashioned Phenergan and then things turn around."

1

192,396

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

Acne

"I have been on Ocella for about 2 months now. I originally was on Zarrah and had the BEST skin - my light acne cleared up within the first 2 weeks & remained absolutely flawless for almost 2 years. I ended up having a 2 week period - nightmare, I know. I went to my Gyno who had then switched me to Ocella. I explained to her that I loved the way Zarrah effected my skin & didn't want to breakout on a new form of Birth Control. I'm almost finished with month 2 and have been breaking out with white heads all over my forehead, along with a few painful zits around my face. I use Clarisonic every morning/night and eat healthy/workout. My moods are great and I lost a few pounds, but I may not continue Ocella for this reason...remaining optimistic!!"

7

143,326

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"This birthcontrol changed my moods really bad. I was crying all the time for no reason could not control my emotions . I feel dizzy and light head, angry, depressed, I had a period for most of the time. I would be on my period for 6 weeks off 1 week on for 6-7 weeks off for a week, these periods were not light either. They were very heavy I would bleed threw my clothes, I would wake up to a blood down to my knees, had to use heavy duty pads that went on for 2 years. Now this last 6 months my period has been regular but my mood swings are the same. Mine is about to expire and I can't wait to have it removed I will not be using this again."

2

68,438

Doral

Insomnia

"I have no idea how it works. I don't feel much of an effect when I take it. I want it to help me fall asleep, but it only helps me stay asleep. I take 15mg a night with no hangover the next day. Don't let your pharmacy say its discontinued! I get this medication mail ordered to my house."

8

230,406

Meloxicam

Inflammatory Conditions

"It's 10 weeks after breaking my hip after falling off my bike. (62 yr old female) I greatly prefer Meloxicam (15 mg taken before exercise) to pain meds. No side effects in my case. It's aided in my rehab (stationary bicycle, resistance training, stretching and landscape work) because pain is not inhibiting my efforts to strengthen muscles. Can walk with more normal gait. Seeing daily progress. Note: the low cost for my medications is because I'm living in Europe, where one just pays for the actual cost of goods."

10

189,536

Oxycodone

Pain

"Works well for the pain and works fast, also with IR you know when it is going to take effect."

9

192,309

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

Birth Control

"I've been using Yaz for about 6weeks now and I immediately noticed my skin getting better and my skin getting no clearer. My period has improved so much, it was hell before and now it's shorter and painless. My sex drive improved as well( I didn't expect that). The big problem I have are my mood swings. I am a very happy and charismatic person but now I feel anxious all the time, I'm sensitive over things that wouldn't bother me at all before. I cry all the time. I'm often irritable and sometimes just want toscream at everyone. I hate the emotional effects it has on me but i think the positives outweigh the negatives."

6

207,634

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

Bowel Preparation

"As per my instruction I was supposed to eat breakfast take superpower drink all 32 oz water then liquid diet till surgery tomorrow morning at 9.30am. So today I took suprep at 8.15am now it's 12.38am. For me suprep literally started working in 10 minutes after I took . At first BMs were like every 5 minutes for about an hour then it slowed die and BMS were every 15 minutes. Now it's slowed down more to every 20 to 25 minutes. After few BMs they were clear light yellow liquid. I'm not sure if will be like that till surgery or it should be just clear with no color at all . I'm instructed to take second bottle of suprep around 4am. Except that I have to go to bathroom every few minutes so far I feel little sleepy and tired. No other issue"

8

204,777

Cyproheptadine

Anorexia

"I have been Underweight in my life. I was searching any kind of Magical trick to gain some weight even i purchased Oral steroids Just to get rid of Skinny structure,Finally I read about Tablet Periactin. But again there was a Problem that Tablet Periactin is not available in many Countries Its UK Brand Medicine require valid Prescription. Then i went to a doctor get prescription and Order this pills . Point to be noted( In Ist few days you will only sleepy roughly ist 5-7 doses if you taking 4 mg /Day. But you will Clearly see difference in your appetite. This Pill is Tailore made for Weight Gain. Absolutely worked So I far I took 12 Tablets It means 1 Tablet/Day and Gained 4 KG weight."

10

38,426

Liletta

Birth Control

"I had Liletta inserted at the end of June 2017. The procedure was quick and I felt only a mild discomfort. I haven't had cramps but for the first 4 months I had continuous bleeding. It has finally subsided a bit but my periods are very irregular. I never know when it's going to start. After sex definitely triggers a flow...which makes me want to not even have sex. Also, the worst part is that I am always hungry. I have gained at least 10 pounds. Depression has become a concern as well. I really want to have this taken out but I don't know that any other birth control will fare any better as far as side effects."

3

55,201

Bupropion / naltrexone

Obesity

"I am on month two of this medication. I am down 4 pounds from when I started. I do not feel a big change towards my desire to eat at all. I also have not seen a major change in my cravings. I do have constipation and dry mouth. My constipation was VERY bad for one week during last month. I literally did not go for FIVE days and I was eating flax, taking pills, etc. It was rough. My mood is good and I also have times where I feel very sleepy. I am on 1500 calories a day and exercising for one hour 2-3 times a week. I still have issues staying under 1500 calories. I am on 4 pills each day and wish that I felt more of the benefits that many of you describe. I am also hoping month two proves better off for me."

3

177,897

Duloxetine

Chronic Pain

"I have been using Cymbalta for several years now as part of my treatment plan for Chronic Pain. My pain is related to having Fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis in my hips, spine, knees and neck, impingement in the hips as well, and trigger points throughout my body. After trying several other medications, and gaining some amount of weight, my doctor wrote the prescription and I started at 30mg for the day. I now take 60mg in the morning and 60mg at night and it makes a huge difference in maintaining my pain levels. I use it now as part of my daily "medicine cocktail" and hope to continue for a long time still to come!"

8

138,049

Ortho Evra

Birth Control

"My experience with the patch was terrible. I started it Wednesday night and by Evening of Thursday I had a headache and felt completely drained at work to the point where I had to ask my manager if I could be sent home. Went to bed around 9:30 and but kept frequently waking up throughout the night. I had the most intense nausea, threw up, and then threw up again in the morning. Felt as if I was pregnant even though I'm not (on my period while I put the patch on). Immediately took the patch off me. The side effects were too brutal for me to endure."

1

87,164

Latuda

Bipolar Disorde

"This med did nothing for my Bipolar 1 disorder. It's very expensive if you do not have medical coverage"

1

135,662

Tinidazole

Bacterial Vaginitis

"Got prescribed 2 pills daily for 5 days to treat BV that my doctor thought would not be treated by metronizole (spelling?) or basically any vaginal creams. It's been two days now and I'm only starting to feel better. Definitely not as bad as it was before but also not 100% there yet. I'm surprised by the comments about metallic taste and nausea. I have a very weak stomach and take antibiotics very poorly, except this one has really been a charm. I forget that I'm even on it throughout the day. I made sure to eat big breakfast and dinners before taking my doses. Slight headache that goes on and off throughout the day but really nothing compared to other antibiotics and their side effects. Have yet to experience the metallic taste."

9

49,336

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"Had to switch off this pill. Gave me cyst like pimples all over my body. I've never had this many breakouts. The first month was OK because I had a very mild period week, minimal cramping. However, by the 3rd month, it's actually gotten worse. I have even more breakouts now. Switching off and never returning to this pill. Horrible reaction."

1

125,547

Dulcolax

Constipation

"The results I get from Dulcolax are very unpredictable. I always take 1 tablet. Sometimes it just does its thing in one day or so with no appreciable side effects. At other times I get fairly nasty cramps and the soft stools for days, which tends to dehydrate and make me feel fairly "energy free". My recommendation is to take 1 tablet and see how it goes. If cramps are severe, talk to your doctor before increasing the dose."

5

123,690

Skyla

Birth Control

"Okay sooo... I got Skyla inserted in the beginning of January. It is now MARCH 13th and I've literally had my period since February 6th. I know periods will be irregular the first couple months but mine literally has not stopped. Every single day.. blood. It's not very fun and it a mood killer for sex so here I am. Debating what to do..."

5

129,132

Levonorgestrel

Emergency Contraception

"I purchased this pill (aftera) with the high hopes of it serving it's purpose. I took the pill 24 hours after my encounter. Approximately a week & a half later I got my normally scheduled menstrual cycle (regular period). When the next time came for me to get my period it was absent. Long story short the pill did not work and had me very much fooled because when I got my period I thought it served its purpose. I ran into a similar situation in the past and used Plan B which worked well for me but this one called aftera is no good."

1

213,252

Nuvigil

Depression

"This medicine is the only one to help me in my depression."

10

125,895

Viibryd

Depression

"I'm with this medication about 3 months in the beginning gave me diarrhea but after 2 week everything was good again the only complaint is I can't miss even one dose"

9

52,087

Adipex-P

Obesity

"I am just over halfway through my 3 month Adipex regimen and am feeling great. For anyone struggling with weight loss, I highly recommend asking your doctor about Adipex. My physician was very quick to prescribe it as soon as I asked about it, as he could tell I did my research. I am 5'5, 25 y/o, and started at 193.5lbs. The biggest pro about this medication is that it almost completely rid me of my uncontrollable cravings (I don't even think about chocolate anymore). With that out of the way, I am now able to more easily make healthy changes to my lifestyle. I have started eating more vegan-like and making being active part of my daily life. So far I am down 19.7 pounds. I feel like myself again!"

10

151,927

Chantix

Smoking Cessation

"I quit on day 8 like you are supposed to. However, at around 3pm on day 9 I felt like I was having a panic attack, so I smoked. That night I stopped and bought a pack of cigarettes but didn't smoke them amazingly. However, I had 1 cigarette a day for the next 2 weeks. Then, on day 23 I just didn't want one anymore. Day 24 I was scared I would have another panic attack being 2 days with no cigs, but guess what...no panic attack. For me continuing to smoke that 1 cig a day helped tremendously with actually quitting, the withdrawal was much less. To avoid nausea drink 8oz before and 8oz after taking your pill and make sure you eat before taking it."

10

62,058

Citalopram

Generalized Anxiety Disorde

"This medicine changed my life! I suffered from anorexia, anxiety and mild depression. For two plus years now I am free of these afflictions and live a happy well adjusted life! For me the results started immediately, maybe a little too much results at first. The biggest shock is that the day after I started taking the medication, I physically saw myself differently in the mirror. This was a huge step to overcoming my anorexia. I no longer dwelled on the motor mirror or cried all the time and my general anxiety was quelled. My mind was no longer racing and focusing on negatives. After 8 weeks I felt like a normal person."

10

46,310

Modafinil

atigue

"I suffer from daytimr sleepiness so I tried Modafinil. I could feel a mental energy, maybe a slight mood increase, but absolutely no relief for my physical fatigue. I gave it a 4 bcause it has some benefits, just not the benefit I needed. It's a mental drug, not a physical drug."

4

1,279

Sumatriptan

Migraine

"This pill has completely changed my life I highly recommend it to anyone that suffers from migraines. As soon as you feel the symptoms you take it and it goes away in a half hour to an hour and if it doesn't you take another one and it will go away. I suffer from migraines and had to be in bed for sometime 2 days. This really works for me."

10

99,169

Lutera

Birth Control

"I haven't been taking the pill for YEARS, so I am no expert, but so far I have experienced a more controllable period, tender and growing breasts, even skin tone and weird mood swings in the beginning. My period used to be extremely heavy and lasted exactly 7 days long each month, but after starting it was unbelievably light (I was so surprised) and 5 days long. It starts 2 days after starting the pink pills in the package. My breasts have definitely grown, and are a tad tender but doesn't bother me at all, along with my other womanly aspects have been emphasized. My skin is manageable, it was before I started the pill also. My mood swings are a little uncontrollable though. "

7

199,872

Varenicline

Smoking Cessation

"I started smoking the day I turned 18 and at first it was just as a joke, but over time it became an addiction (I am 4 months shy of being 20). My family and friends hated that I smoked but I didn't care until about a month ago when I tried to go on a hike and was quickly out of breath - I hated it. I decided to quit smoking and started taking Chantix only 5 days ago. I had planned on smoking through the whole first week but on day 3 I realized that I wasn't craving it as much, and now on day 5, cigarettes taste absolutely terrible. I do experience some side effects: nausea, fatigue, stomach pain, and amazingly vivid dreams (not scary, unless you count a cat being able to literally multiply every few minutes as scary)."

10

160,581

Buspirone

Anxiety

"Been on BuSpar over a month and it does not help me at all, actually makes my anxiety worse and I have been much more irritable. Can't wait to try something else. I have also gained 5 pounds in the short time I have been on it. That adds to my anxiety. "

1

32,180

Wellbutrin XL

Depression

"Was on this all last summer and felt fantastic. Then my psychiatrist took me off of it, and in 6 weeks I crashed into my deepest depression ever. Put back on it but took a while to work. Now that I am stable again, feeling good, she wants me off it again. I refused and found a new Doctor. I would never be without this, plus it kills my food cravings when depressed."

10

170,227

Quetiapine

Bipolar Disorde

"This med is pretty wonderful for my bipolar mania and my bipolar depression. Only set back is the sedation, but at the same time I've always struggled with anciety, so this side effect is okay with me as it helps the anxiety. Really saved my life."

10

229,663

Lurasidone

Bipolar Disorde

"I rook risperidone for approximately 1 year for bipolar and although I liked the way it made me feel it increased my hunger and I felt more out of control with my eating. I switched to Latuda and noticed my hunger level went from a 8 to about a 2. I felt more in control of my food intake. Although I still felt hungry it wasn't a strong uncontrollable feeling of the need to eat. I recommend this to someone who likes risperidone but has less need for increased appetite. I am glad they approved this medicine for bipolar disorder. "

9

108,336

Bupropion / naltrexone

Obesity

"I just started week two on Contrave and feel great! No nausea, headaches or anything (except no appetite) and sleep great! I admit I was totally nervous to start after reading all the reviews but am on one in the morning and one at night with no issues. I have cut soda, drink ALOT of water and am trying to eat fewer calories (using MyNetDiary app to monitor - helps so much to make me accountable). I have already lost 6 pounds and feel less bloated! One comment stated that they feel like a normal person not obsessing over food...I second that! Also, make sure you use the prescription card if your insurance doesn't cover!"

9

161,959

Ciprofloxacin

Bladder Infection

"Have an acute UTI which comes on very very quickly, so have to go to A & E, for intravenous anti biotics. This is the 3rd infection in 3 months but the hospital keep prescribing Ciprofloxacin 500 mgs, fine for a short while, but the infection starts again, with lots of blood in my urine. I experience dizziness, nausea and some pain. This time, along with the Cipro, I've been prescribed Naproxen. Have an appointment with a urologist soon and hoping he will prescribe something different and that works. My life is on hold at the moment and totally fed up"

2

58,849

Pradaxa

Deep Vein Thrombosis

"I've been on 2x150mg Pradaxa for about 1 year now after being on 14 mg of warfarin for a year before this. I had a DVT followed by a Protein S deficiency diagnosis. I felt really tired/sluggish on warfarin and didn't like the inconvenience of INR testing. I feel better on Pradaxa but I am considering switching back to warfarin because I don't like the idea that there is no antidote for E.R. bleeding with Pradaxa. I work with saws all the time and this is a constant concern."

7

34,466

Cytoxan

Wegener's Granulomatosis

"I used this pill for my Wegner's and it really helps me."

10

88,070

Clindamycin

Skin or Soft Tissue Infection

"I took this recently for one week because i had cellulitis my upperlip and right cheek due to a pimple that was popped by my doctor. I would recommend this especially to those who are allergic to penicillin. I took ceftriaxone before this for two weeks and in the middle of my medication i broke into hives. So to everyone, when the doctor says "theres only a 3% chance of penicillin allergy" just say NO. The side effects with clindamycin for me was loose stool and joint pains. Good thing i found this forum so im still taking my probiotic pills and also activia. So far my bowel movement is not a problem and my stool is getting better."

9

111,105

Verapamil

Cluster Headaches

"This medicine is very effective. It did stop my cluster headaches the day after initially taken. However, the side effects (unusual weight gain, sinus pain, constipation, bloating, shortness of breath) have outweighted the benefits. Going to the Dr. tomorrow for alternative therapy."

8

107,041

Implanon

Birth Control

"I have had the Implanon birth control for over a year and I have no complaints about not having a period or losing weight. This is truly the best choice I think I have made as a mother of one, and being only 20 years old the long term birth control was the route for me."

10

8,848

Viagra

Erectile Dysfunction

"I went to fill my script which was for 30 pills 100mg and my insurance will not pay anything on it. The pharmacy told me the cost was $1499.00 and I started laughing. I told the guy to keep them and said my wife will have to try harder.... LOL"

1

100,573

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

Birth Control

"I was on Cyclessa for three years. At first it was great, it took care of my cramping that I had week before my period. The bad news is I was very moody, no sex drive, and had a vaginal itch. I switched to Beyaz and it all stopped and life is great."

5

231,808

Trazodone

Depression

"I was a basket case, I cried every day for no reason. A commercial would set me off, my emotions we're out of control and I knew it but I couldn't stop it. I couldn't sleep either. My doctor then put me on trazodone, within three days I was starting to feel like my old safe again. I was on it for years. I tried to get off but the same thing happened again, so I went back on trazodone. For me, it works. I hate taking pills but sometimes you have to."

8

160,479

Buspirone

Anxiety

"I started taking Busbar earlier this year. I'm unable to work due to severe depression, severe anxiety, and PTSD. Initially, it eased my muscles and eased my anxiety better than xanax. Since I have been on it, my face is fat and I've gained weight in places where I have never had a problem. My formerly long thick hair is thin. My skin became thin and dry. At one point, I had patches of hair missing; through prayer, it's coming back. Today I was so disgusted with the changes and prayed for a reason as to why these things were happening.It came to me to look up the side effects of busbar and BAM, they were all there. Warning this stuff can cause alopecia. I'm going to stop taking it."

2

105,074

Next Choice

Emergency Contraception

"I took next choice within 24 hours of unprotected sex. I have a 2 year old already and I am not financially able to have another child right now. After taking it I felt fine, but 4 or 5 hours later I was so sleepy. I dozed off all evening and went to bed early that night. It's been about 3 weeks since I've taken it and I've been miserable! I've had stomach pains, nausea, and dizziness. 3 days afterwards I was having chest pains. I started my period today and although its really light, I feel horrible. I'm nauseated and my stomach is cramping something awful. It also feels like I'm having vertigo. I recommend staying away from this pill. Because even though it is exremely affective, I want to feel normal again"

5

162,908

Rapaflo

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

"The lack of semen freaked me at first but I got over it - it's like having a vasectomy my friends tell me. But my erections are just as strong and my orgasms are better. "

8

37,863

Reclipsen

Birth Control

"I always feel pressure or bloating in my abdomen area but other than that I haven't gotten any acne or change in mood. I find it strange that my muscles aren't or won't get as toned. I still have the same workout routine, but I feel I have to work a bit harder to get back to where I was before the pill."

7

23,313

Methadone

Not Listed / Othe

"Worked well. "

10

155,048

Metronidazole

Diverticulitis

"This drug caused uncontrollable diarrhea and stomach upset and I had to stop taking it after just 2 days. This was given for mild diverticulitis and I got better with a liquid diet for several days then low fiber soft food then graduated to regular foods. I had another bout of diverticulitis 4 months later and just did the diet - didn't go to doctors of use antibiotics. For my mild cases this is the way to go. This drug caused more harm than good."

1

214,287

Tioconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

"Honestly works like a charm. However, the burning, itching sensation is hell. Lasted for two hours!!!! Worst experience of my life. But worth it in the end."

5

225,836

Bupropion

Smoking Cessation

"I find this medication very helpful. My first smoke tasted funny. My second time smoking I could only smoke half...the third time I lit it and threw it away. After that I was at a cookout and people around me were smoking yet I had no desire (craving) to smoke with them. It's been 3 weeks and I'm very pleased. I have not smoked since..started at 14 and ended at 46. What a relief!"

8

179,224

Olanzapine

Bipolar Disorde

"My mother has been taking olanzapine 5mg once a day for a month. This medicine is really a great help for her. She has enough sleep every night but sometimes when her manic stage overpower her she does crazy things again. She never listens to us, she says "you're are just my daughter!!!! leave me alone!!!" So me and younger my siblings planned some dramatic scenes. I immitate actions words and portray that I am also like her, its an effective strategy..medication plus dramatic counseling"

9

8,996

Viagra

Erectile Dysfunction

"It worked good."

10

144,845

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I've had Nexplanon for less than a month and I already HATE it!! First off I've had headaches and even migraines since I got it put in (which I NEVER get.) My period has been on for 2 weeks straight right now and my period use to be 4 days long. I've become more grouchy and moody than I've ever been. Literally every little thing irritates me. This is the first time I've ever been on BC and I probably won't go back to it. I'm definitely getting this removed."

10

139,224

Phentermine

Weight Loss

"I've been taking phentermine for about 5 weeks and I've lost 13 pounds. It has been great for me. I have lots of energy.I combined walking with the medication the first couple of weeks and that was when I lost the most weight. I see now that you get better results with exercise."

10

204,248

Sominex

Insomnia

"I have been using sominex for a long time, I asked GP about it and he would rather I take it than prescribing me sleeping tabs, it works well for me, I take it at least an hour before bed, fall asleep easily and can still wake up for the bathroom and go straight back to sleep, feel fine on waking with no after effects, a great over the counter product."

9

88,505

Prepopik

Bowel Preparation

"F, 26, 150 lbs. Was given Prepopik because I had issues keeping down the normal prep. Was given three packets of miralax and the prepotik kit. I didn't have to start until 6pm the before the colonoscopy, so I was able to work the day before - first perk right off the bat. I took the miralax packets, one each morning, the three days leading to my prep. My stool was already soft by the time prep day came, which helped. Got home from work at 5:30 and started. I was going to the bathroom 30 minutes to an hour after. No intense cramps or discomfort, just the urge to run to the bathroom lol. Woke up at 4:30am to finish second half. The Dr performed the colonoscopy later that day with no issues. Love this product, worked great for me!"

9

41,127

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

Pain

"Good for pain due to endometriosis."

10

196,832

Paroxetine

Panic Disorde

"20 years I've been on Paxil from age 31 til now, at 51 (with one year off with Effexor). I had ever panic attacks combined with depression. Its been a great it saved me. About 5 years ago I was tapering off very nicely without side effects. Then six months later I spiralled with another very, very dark depression, with intense anxiety. Wanted to die, but would never intentionally do it. Had to seek a psychiatrist who put me on non-SSRI's. I continued to spiral down. Finally went to another Dr who put me back on Paxil. I was extremely grateful as it got me better very quickly. I don't think I will ever try going off again."

9

143,797

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"This is a great alternative to more invasive or daily types of birth controls. I've had it for almost one year now & have no pregnancy scares (I'm very sexually active). During the first couple months my period was very light & short, however now I have my period about twice a month for about 8 days each cycle, sometimes with spotting in between (sometimes a full month of bleeding). I'm more depressed during periods & I get breakouts that aren't terrible, but are still annoying. I'm hoping in the next 3 months my period stabilizes or I'm going off this BC. This is a great birth control if you don't mind the risk of possibly wearing panty liners most of the month & like the idea of never having to worry about protection or daily pills"

4

17,672

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I tried nuvaring two times over the past two months, keeping it for 3-6 days. Postives: my skin cleared up, I have bad acne around my jawline and it made it all dissapear. I also appeared to have magically shedded fat from my stomach and love handles. I had a very good mood and felt very calm, which is such a nice change from my naturally crappy, angry mood. Now for the negatives: I can't stand the nuvaring being in me. After it is in a few days, it starts to itch the inside of my vagina. I constantly need to push it far up, and it sits right at the opening when I go to the bathroom, and has to be taken out to go number 2. Also, it made me have sudden intense swelling in my feet, fluid retention. I will try the same progesterone in a pill."

6

20,067

Macrobid

Urinary Tract Infection

"I was on holiday and prescribed these by the Dr at the walk in centre, after a week, I still have faint burning, still urinating frequently, cold/flu symptoms, headaches ( I rarely suffer with headaches) sharp pains in my stomach, and still feeling sick even after not taking them for 2 days. Back to my own Dr's tomorrow. This drug is horrid!!!!"

1

133,012

Loestrin 24 Fe

Birth Control

"Gave me short, light periods but caused terrible acne, headaches, and decreased sex drive."

3

170,116

Quetiapine

Insomnia

"I've been suffering from major depression disorder, PTSD, and anxiety for a while now, I take 225mg of Effexor which is supposed to help with anxiety, in my case it doesn't. It does help with the depression. My anxiety it terrible and leaves me up for almost 3 days at a time. I'm on 0.5mg of klonopin 3 times and day (does not make me tired) so my Dr recently prescribed me quetiapine 100mg at night to sleep and that was way too much, I'd sleep for like 12-13 hours a night , now I take 25mg and it works ok. Only side effect is that if I don't fall asleep fast enough after taking it, it causes restless leg syndrome which is another nightmare in itself. nothing else seems to work so I'll stick with it for now."

7

202,227

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

Acne

"My 14 year old son has been using this cream for 2 weeks now. At first didn't make any difference but his skin is really clearing up now, hang in there it does work!"

9

135,388

Tamiflu

Influenza

"I am one of those sticklers who tries to follow every direction given by my physician. When it came to treating the flu, I was certainly no different...until I took Tamiflu. I felt so horrible the first two days with a fever of 100.2+, that I didn't know if it was helping or hurting. By day three, my fever broke (thanks to Advil) and every time I took Tamiflu, I nearly threw up, with or without food. I am so nauseous that I can hardly move. It made me very irritable and negative. I only have three pills left, but I just cannot force myself to take them. Everyone reacts differently to medicine. This is just my experience. Good luck to the fellow flu survivors!"

3

133,950

Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene

Edema

"The swelling in my feet and ankles decreased over the course of five days but it interacted with my anti-depressant medication and rendered it useless. I couldn't even force myself to get out of bed. I lost all interest in activities that I had enjoyed. Had to stop taking it."

1

91,036

Norco

Pain

"My neurologist put me on Norco for cluster migraine headache combination. I was very impressed, it is the first medication that has taken the chronic pain away. The only other medicine that kept the pain away was Morphine. I worry about addiction, but I don't have a problem with not taking it if I don't need it. After five months of no relief from these headaches I am so happy to have found something that works."

9

227,351

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I love Nexplanon. I've had it for four months now and I was extremely worried because I don't take very well to birth control. I've tried about three different kinds and they all gave me horrible side effects. So I thought I would get the non stop bleeding like they say 70% of women get. But I didn't. I got headaches for the first month and no period for two months. The last two months it's been just a light spotting off and on for about 3-4 days. Which is the length of my normal period. I don't get any warnings that my period is coming anymore. No cramps, no sore breasts. Nothing. I do get food cravings more often everyday and I have an increased appetite and a tiny scar at the insertion site but that's all."

9

209,847

Krystexxa

Gout

"Started this therapy just a week ago. Being 7 years on allopurinol, I have never seen my uric acid level under 9. Within 4 hours after my 1st infusion, my uric acid went from 13.1 to 1.9. Looking forward to see what it does to my hand tophi."

10

142,920

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"This is my 2nd time around with the neplanon. And I have to say the 1st time around (3 years) it was great. But the 2nd time I got extreme acne and acne scaring. I am going to get it removed and try something different."

2

19,149

Pregabalin

Neuropathic Pain

"Taking Lyrica for spinal cord injury. Started with 75 mg daily. Seem to stop the severe burning in my feet but I have memory problems with blurred vision. Dr. has upped the meds to 150 mg 2X daily not sure how I'm going to react to that. I'll report back in a week or two if I have a brain left"

4

231,314

Trazodone

Sedation

"I am able fall asleep within a half hour and stay asleep at least seven hours. Prior to taking Trazadone I would wake up every two hours so it has allowed me to finally sleep after months of insomnia . Cons : I have new anxiety , sweating during the day , awful short term memory that is worsening , tremors and amnesia ."

8

23,791

Saphris

Bipolar Disorde

"Bad experience causes extreme restless leg syndrome and back aches, taste horrible also , only been on 20 mgs a day for 3 weeks so hopefully not much withdrawals I'm stopping cold turkey as I need my sleep gonna dry bendryl as I think its a allergic reaction. Would never take again."

1

172,555

Clonazepam

Panic Disorde

"A life saver, I am bipolar with panic disorder, also without this medication I would not be able drive, go out in public as I have developed agoraphobia and social phobia in my early twenties, mostly from the shame and fear of losing control or having attacks in public. I would not have any form of normal life or even be able to hold a job. Believe me I have been on every medication or combinations out there. I had no side affects while on this medication. Only reason I am not giving this it a 10 is because it is highly addictive. It is HELL to get off of - don't even try going cold turkey, your anxiety will return double than before, speak to your doctor and taper off it slowly. This medication was kind of a last resort. It helps."

9

209,518

Zubsolv

Opiate Dependence

"I have been on zubsolv for just 2 days now and it is life changing. I have been taking 10mg Hydrocodone for a few years now at least 10x a day or more and I cannot believe how well this medication is working. When I would run out of Hydrocodone I would take things like morphine, hydromorphone because I was so sacred of getting withdrawals which only made things worse Obviously. Although I have never tried sub's or any other detox for that matter I am absolutely shocked at how great I feel. I cannot believe I was so afraid for so long to stop using the painkillers out of fear of the withdrawal. I would recommend zubsolv to ANYBODY wanting to stop opiates to try this route. I feel clear minded, energized and no need to reach for my pills."

10

108,934

Nexplanon

Birth Control

"Implant = never again!, I'm 23 years old I've had the implant for about 2 months. I've had a period everyday since getting it. I've gained over half a stone, plus I'm an emotional wreck. I go through 4 emotions a day, I have sleepless nights, feel drained and dizzy everyday. Been to the doctors today to be told I need it removing as my body is clearly rejecting it and that they don't won't me to get depressed. I was on the pill before but had the same issues ( bleeding everyday) I get my implant taken out on Monday then will be getting the 11 weekly injection. Please please please if you feel how I'm feeling please seek medical attention. The implant isn't for everyone, do your research then go ahead and choose."

2

177,949

Duloxetine

ibromyalgia

"I have been taking Cymbalta for about a year now. At first it WAS awful. I was started on 30 mg trial samples for a week and then ramped up to 60 mg a day after that. Getting on Cymbalta is very hard, and it really takes perseverance to get through the initial effects of it. I was previously on Narcotic pain relievers and drugs like Lyrica, Neurontin, etc. After being on Cymbalta for a few months, I noticed I didn't really need the narcotic anymore. (Oxycontin 10 mg x3 a day) -yes really! I've found that it does make me 'sick' and tired about 30 minutes after taking it, but it fades about a half hour after that. Taking it with food seems to help with the sick feeling. Take it before bed if you are starting Cymbalta. It does work!"

10

7,768

Xanax

Anxiety

"I was prescribed Xanax by my psychiatrist because of severe anxiety. I was started on 1 mg to be taken at night. It has been the best medication prescribed for my condition as it also helped slow down the suicidal thoughts which were on a daily basis. I am still taking Xanax under GP supervision, as it helps relieve the level of anxiety tremendously. It is the best medication ever made for people who are born prone to anxiety throughout their childhood/adolescence and extreme shyness, yes shyness. I also take it in conjunction with antidepressant, Aropax, which helped with my depression but also with my unfortunate disability of extreme shyness which was a constant problem for me as an adult basically all my life."

10

86,428

Invokana

Diabetes, Type 2

"Severe yeast infections that caused bleeding and the strongest type of medications wouldn't knock it out."

4

158,568

Methylphenidate

ADHD

"My son almost 6 started on Daytrana right around 5 yrs old. We went from half a 10mg patch to a whole 10mg patch. Really it's whatever we need that day. It does work. Positives for us: concentration improved, attitude solid. Negatives: if we leave the patch on from 8-6, we are up until 2 or 3 am if we do not give melatonin to help sleep. Appetite severely decreases on medicine, days without medicine he's eating like a horse. Overall the medicine has more positives than negatives, I just would like more understanding on how as a parent to be able to handle all this."

7

37,018

Librium

Alcohol Withdrawal

"Librium is the best thing out there. I've drank my entire life. Never tried anything else to wean off of alcohol but Librium. It does make you tired. But who gives a turkey. It sure beats coming off of alcohol with nothing and going through hell."

10

136,978

Isotretinoin

Acne

"This drug is complete poison. I took it for 6 months at 80 mg and have side effects still 4 years later."

1

48,345

Methadone Diskets

Opiate Withdrawal

"It's helped me from my dependence and it really works well to stave off withdrawal. The negatives outweigh the positives for me. This drug has caused me to gain a lot of weight mostly from fluid retention. It's very hard to come off you have to taper very slowly like a mg a week or you'll feel like crap. If you don't have insurance you have to pay $400 a month where I live this is going to a methadone clinic. This drug also cuts off your sex drive I used to be a very sexual person now I have little to no desire for sex anymore. If you're on a high dose on most days you'll feel out of it and very sleepy so it's important that you tell your doctor/nurse the truth about your dose you don't want to be on too high nor too low of a dose."

8

133,175

Tri-Sprintec

Birth Control

"I just started taking TriSprintec two days ago. I take the pill at 10pm everynight, as recommended by my doctor. The only side effects I've come across is being more emotional than usual - getting upset and crying over things I normally wouldn't cry over, and a slightly increased appetite. Hopefully these side effects will go away eventually. All in all it hasn't given me too many problems. "

7

5,836

Opana

Pain

"I have cervical stenosis, bulging discs, and neuro issues resulting from them, I have been on Fentanyl patches, Oxycodone, and huge doses of Morphone ER wtih IR for break through. I thought my pain would never end and it was not only debilitating, but depressing to the point of, although not suicide, definitely not wanting to get up in the morning and wishing I could just die. When I moved and got a new Pain Management doctor, he questioned many of my old doc's decisions, but above all he changed me onto Opana 30mg ER twice daily with 30mg IR Morphine for breakthrough 3x day. I feel more alive than I have felt in at least seven years. I am awake, I am alert, and I am functional, which is more than I had come to expect. Zero side effects"

9

39,583

Contrave

Obesity

"I have been on Contrave for one month. I have an uncontrollable craving for sweets. I have gained 2 #. I will try one more month and see if it gets any better. Very disappointed."

1

100,061

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

Birth Control

"Started taking Reclipsen three months ago and it was horrible. It brought on anxiety and intense mood swings along with depression, I'm finally getting off of it but do not buy this if you already have anxiety!"

2

211,499

Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

HIV Infection

"Female - HIV pos since 2014 - current viral load : undetectable I've been on Genvoya for about 2 months, and I love it. Little to no side effects. The first week I've had mild headaches, none now that I've been on it. Suspecting mild weight gain, however I could be wrong. I've only gained 5 extra lbs : may or may not be the medicine. Love genvoya *"

9

169,081

Vilazodone

Depression

"I finally feel like living again. I even wanted to make love to my wife. It's been a long while. I love this Viibryd. But I do have to say take after a small meal. That's when I really felt better. This is the best medication. Just stick with it."

10

210,927

Mirtazapine

Depression

"I only take 1/4 of a 15 mg tablet daily at bedtime."

10

145,561

Qsymia

Obesity

"Lost 85lbs in under a year. Gained it all back as soon as I stopped taking it. "

5

225,695

Bupropion

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"Debated long and hard, but finally asked my OBGYN for Wellbutrin XL for hormonal mood issues. I work for a psychiatrist so I'm well informed of my options and felt this medication was my first choice for symptoms and fewest chances of unwanted sexual and weight gain side effects. 2 weeks into treatment at 150mg. Feeling an overall clear and light heartedness. This week should be the height of my PMS and I am not cranky! Also helping a lot with decreasing appetite and smoking is very unappealing. Very minor stomach unsettle, and I've been waking more in the middle of the night, but side effects generally mild and tolerable. May ask to increase dose to 300mg. I wish I had asked for this medication sooner!"

9