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90,549 | Docosanol | herpes simplex | "I have had cold sores since I was a baby. People without this simplex don't understand and are often quite cruel. I have accumalated 30 years worth of inventing new ways to hide my face, and unbelievable lies to explain the sores away. I had tried every method of over the counter medication and ointments to no avail, ... | 10 | October 30, 2015 | 9 |
108,909 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have had my nexplanon for about four months now and I am so happy I got this! The insertion was bearable and I got some breakouts the first week or so but it wasn't too bad. So far my period has been pretty much regular, I have a lighter flow which is great and I get fewer cramps. It still lasts about 5-6 days but ... | 9 | June 20, 2017 | 8 |
14,062 | Beclomethasone | asthma, maintenance | "Qvar works for me...However, for the third time my inhaler quit working before I used it 120 times. A year ago first failure, the inhaler quit working with 12 doses left in it. Second failure 7 months ago, with 15 doses left. Today my inhaler quit at 17 doses. I clean my inhaler as instructed. I cleaned them each ... | 6 | April 8, 2017 | 11 |
145,451 | Empagliflozin / metformin | min) | "Ive been on it for a week now, since switching from metformin I've noticed no more aches and pains and have been able to workout since the 2nd day of changed! love this Synjardy so far using samples so have no idea on price and insurance but ill deal w that when it comes to it." | 10 | December 1, 2016 | 10 |
185,886 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "My dr put me straight on Desfax/Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) instead of Lexapro hoping that the inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake in addition to the SRI would help with energy and motivation. It was an easy swap, didn't need to ween off lexapro, and didn't get any side effects from stopping lexapro or starting pristiq... | 3 | September 21, 2017 | 2 |
54,730 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "SW: 182 CW: 182 GW: 135 (I'm 5'1"). This is only day 2 for me, so it's too early for me to have a meaningful rating. On day 1, I drank a lot of water and that seemed to keep the nausea away. However, I felt sort of "tipsy" all day and had to take a nap in the afternoon. I had more nausea today, but think that was, in ... | 5 | March 19, 2017 | 11 |
222,408 | Kyleena | birth control | "I had this inserted at my 6 week check up on 9/18/17. I am 20 with one baby. I have a tilted uterus as well. I took two Advil about an hour before my appointment. I only felt slight cramping a few times during insertion. It didn't hurt, it was just uncomfortable. I have had period cramps that were worse and after givi... | 9 | September 23, 2017 | 2 |
12,032 | Metaxalone | muscle spasm | "Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome - I was recently diagnosed with RLS (a condition I thought to be psychosomatic until I got it - it's real!) I thought my wife and I were going to have to sleep in separate beds due to my tossing, turning, stretching, etc. to get relief. From the first dose of Skelaxin the problem ... | 10 | January 14, 2009 | 29 |
154,479 | Amlodipine / hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan | high blood pressure | "I tried more hypertension medicines than I can count. They all had the undesirable side effect of a mental fogginess. Tribenzor does not have this side effect and has my blood pressure totally under control. I have no lack of mental clarity related to the medicine.
The only side effect is very intense dreams. Not n... | 10 | August 1, 2013 | 9 |
213,197 | Ticagrelor | acute coronary syndrome | "this drug caused incredible severe nosebleeds that landed me in the hospital, to the point where my bathroom looked like a crime scene. Had to miss work because of the side effect of the drug. I had to use two inhalers, one was daily and one was a rescue inhaler due to severe shortness of breath. This drug should ... | 4 | June 13, 2016 | 24 |
177,767 | Duloxetine | pain | "I'd been taking Cymbalta for about 2 years when I decided that I didn't want to pay $30/mo anymore, so I decided that I would wean myself off. I tried and I started getting the brain zaps, like lightening in my head. So I started back, slowly I just started missing a dose here and there until I was able to stop them w... | 9 | August 12, 2014 | 30 |
126,597 | Brimonidine | rosacea | "Tried a sample from my dermatologist. Worked wonders on the redness on one cheek. My insurance doesn't cover it and it is really expensive. If I could buy a 50 gm tube for $200 I would do it ASAP." | 10 | January 9, 2017 | 4 |
194,123 | Stribild | hiv infection | "Just finished my first bottle (30 days) of Stribild. It is my first HIV medicine. Before starting my viral load was almost 500,000 and CD4 around 350. After 30 days (actually less because I had the blood draw a week ago), I just found out today that my viral load is already down to 101 and my CD4 is 450! I've also... | 10 | July 12, 2013 | 20 |
27,711 | Lexapro | anxiety | "Just been on lexapro for 14 days getting anxious for complete cycle of lexapro for or system. So far. No real problem with side effects. Great med so far," | 10 | December 11, 2017 | 0 |
120,499 | Dapagliflozin | diabetes, type 2 | "Hair loss and thinning good readings with this drug but not come off it due to hair loss. I did urinate a lot and it did smell very sweet." | 3 | August 29, 2016 | 15 |
17,225 | Flexeril | muscle spasm | "I was prescribed flexeril for muscle spasms after spraining my lower back muscles while lifting a TV by myself. It was very helpful as a part of my recovery." | 8 | May 16, 2008 | 80 |
150,143 | Mucinex D | cough and nasal congestion | "I went to Urgent Care Center today for a sinus infection. I got a prescription and was told to take mucinex D. I took it a couple of hours ago and I've been feeling weird ever since. It's ineffective so far and I feel kind of dizzy. I want it out of my system NOW." | 1 | February 20, 2017 | 2 |
150,500 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | acne | "I took sulfamethoxazole all throughout high school and my first year of college and throughout that time my skin was crystal clear. No itty bitty clogged pores, no papules, no white heads. Couldn't have been more perfect. Except for the fact it made me incredibly nauseous in the morning. Also it made me constipated, a... | 7 | July 22, 2016 | 4 |
28,211 | Lexapro | generalized anxiety disorde | "Lexapro saved me! I started this two weeks ago and could tell a huge difference after a few days! My anxiety was getting the best of me before I started this medicine. I was having anxiety while driving in the car. I finally realized I needed something to help me. My doctor gave me Lexapro. It works! I did feel like a... | 10 | April 24, 2015 | 73 |
177,751 | Duloxetine | anxiety | "I started this medication after I basically had a nervous breakdown in June 2013. I couldn't function as a mother, I felt scared & nervous all the time, lights were too bright, sounds were too loud. I couldn't deal with all of the things that needed to be done around the house. Started out at 30mg for 2 weeks then wen... | 9 | March 13, 2014 | 167 |
33,191 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "This was the first birth control I was ever on. The first 4 months on it were fine. My sex drive was normal, my moods were normal, then it all changed. I noticed I start to become depressed. I had emotional outbursts, I was moody all the time. Not to mention my sex drive became nonexistent, and I was so dry down there... | 4 | November 19, 2017 | 2 |
114,380 | Tacrolimus | atopic dermatitis | "Protopic helped my wife in vitiligo treatment. She has been using 0.03% for face, and 0,1% for body, and it reduced vitiligo almost completely within several months, without any side effects." | 10 | November 14, 2009 | 85 |
116,096 | OnabotulinumtoxinA | overactive bladde | "I had my first injections today painful but not terrible. My doc gave me Ativan 1mg po next time I'll ask for Valium 10mg po next time. I'm still having bleeding. They did not tell me to stop placix and ASA so if you take either or both ask. I'll call my doc tomorrow sat and check on that. I'm encouraged by all the go... | 2 | December 12, 2015 | 18 |
159,168 | TriNessa | birth control | "I've been taking Trinessa for about 2 and a half months. The first week upon taking it, I had severe abdominal pain and headaches. I was hungry all the time but, due to the warning that I would have increased cravings, I controlled it rather well. It seemed to get better throughout the month, my face was clearing up, ... | 5 | August 6, 2014 | 12 |
123,036 | Avinza | pain | "After a diagnosis of Stage IIIA Breast Cancer, 2 separate modified radical surgeries with lymph node removal and chemotherapy, I was then put on Arimidex. Had major joint pain, body aching, nauseous and anxiety, to name a few. I tried NSAIDs and many narcotic medications without success. Eventually, I was put on AV... | 10 | July 1, 2010 | 17 |
204,285 | Stalevo 200 | parkinson's disease | "The most effective Parkinson's drug I have tried. For me, works substantially better to control muscle pain and rigidity than Azilect, Neupro, Mirapex, Ropinirole, Rytary or Carbidopa/Levodopa alone. It improves my dexterity and cognitive ability better as well. Too much of it can be sedating, but otherwise, side e... | 9 | September 22, 2016 | 1 |
190,449 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | birth control | "I am 23 and took ortho tri cyclen lo (OTCL) for about 5 or 6 years. I started taking it to regulate my cycle, for lighter periods, less cramping and all the other positives the pill boasts (and got it!). I am a pretty emotional gal and this seemed to somewhat help. At worst I would say it had no effect on my mood swin... | 9 | October 29, 2009 | 28 |
124,326 | Skyla | birth control | "I got Skyla just a few days ago. The actual procedure part lasted maybe 2 minutes...those 2 minutes felt like 2 hours though. Worst pain ever! However, I have not spotted one bit since! I was really worried after reading multiple reviews saying that women spotted for weeks right after they had it put in..I guess I'm n... | 8 | December 10, 2015 | 0 |
70,352 | Zofran | nausea/vomiting | "After trying numerous medicines for my persistent nausea this one is the most helpful with the least side effects. Main side effect is inability to concentrate so I can't drive on high doses but I do have a very sensitive system and tend to experience many side effects. But with that being about it I'm glad to have it... | 9 | April 7, 2011 | 6 |
131,266 | Endocet | pain | "Works within 20 mins and lasts about 3 hours." | 10 | March 26, 2012 | 23 |
4,625 | Belviq | obesity | "It didn't help me at all. I craved chocolate all the time. Not worth the 75.00 a month." | 2 | August 15, 2015 | 8 |
222,553 | Kyleena | birth control | "I had Kyleena inserted two days before my period. I'm not going to sugar coat my experience. The insertion was the most painful thing I've ever had to go through. My doctor told me I would feel some slight cramping, but instead I had the worst cramps I've ever experienced. I also almost passed out during the procedure... | 5 | March 28, 2017 | 0 |
210,781 | Mirtazapine | depression | "Been on this medication for 3-4 months for depression and insomnia. Does not help me get to sleep at all I'm up for hours thing to fall asleep every night no matter what dose I'm on (started at 15 now at 45) I can't wake up most mornings have to drag myself out of bed. Hasn't really helped the depression just made me ... | 3 | August 15, 2016 | 25 |
112,637 | Lunesta | insomnia | "Works pretty well after using it for several years. Works best on a totally empty stomach. Have had a glass of wine after taking 3 mg and for some reason it doesn't work as well for me. I wake up after only a couple of hours. All in all, I think it works great. I don't have the memory loss that I sometimes experience ... | 8 | July 25, 2015 | 23 |
88,651 | Prepopik | bowel preparation | "What a waste of time and money! Easiest prep I've ever done, but no results for 13 hours after 1st dose, then took 2nd dose 6 hours before procedure and got no more results at all. Had to cancel procedure. Took 2 more days to get the Prepopik out of my system! Now I get to go back and discuss alternative preps and... | 1 | November 9, 2015 | 4 |
67,602 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "Thank you Plan B! on May 5th (Friday) I had intercourse with my boyfriend and he finished inside of me! a complete mess! I was sure I would of gotten pregnant off of that! I freaked out and ran to pharmacy and took the pill within 1 hour. On Sunday May 7th the same thing happen again! (I know I know shame on me!) but ... | 10 | May 12, 2017 | 8 |
105,617 | Methylprednisolone | inflammatory conditions | "Took only 3 pills that were only 4mg each and after the third pill had heart palpitations, my arms felt numb, nausea, felt so very hungry even after eating. Cannot take this med. Too many side effects." | 1 | November 12, 2016 | 18 |
141,724 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I am a 26 year old female. I started Lexapro 10 mg a week ago. I have experienced nausea, dry mouth, headaches and fatigue. Rated it a 7 because I don't think I have been taking it long enough to notice any huge differences. I do feel maybe slightly more calm and a little less blushing. Here's hoping things get e... | 7 | February 1, 2012 | 12 |
135,085 | Dapsone | acne | "After my teen years I thought I had finally gotten my skin under control. I'm in my early 20s now and Proactiv just wasn't cutting it anymore. I was developing cystic acne along my jawlines and cheeks which I have never had before. I then tried the new Proactiv which made my skin so unbelievably dry and much, much w... | 10 | January 23, 2014 | 42 |
145,439 | Zithromax | sinusitis | "I have used a Z-Pak several times. I love that it helps clear up whatever bacteria is causing my illness. I don't love each consecutive time that I take it, the side effects are more pronounced." | 8 | May 20, 2009 | 16 |
167,647 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "This is my experience so far for anyone considering a Mirena coil.
I ummed and erred for months because of negative reviews and my concerns were:
1) Would insertion hurt? The answer was no, I've had more painful cervical smears than the insertion of my mirena coil.
2) Would it mess with my monthly cycle? Yes, it d... | 9 | January 23, 2016 | 42 |
105,437 | Afrezza | diabetes, type 1 | "So far my experience is everything that I knew it could do...FASTER INSULIN is what we need and afrezza is here! Afrezza works in 12-15 minutes and todays meal time insulins (Humalog & Novalog) work in 45-60 miniutes...So I NO longer have the post meal highs. Having a higher blood sugar after every single meal long t... | 10 | March 9, 2015 | 123 |
159,465 | Nefazodone | depression | "I first started taking Serzone after a brain injury in 1987 it work great, then they decide to take it off the market. I then took the generic Nefazodone and it has help me more then other drugs for depression. I wish they kept the Serzone it did work better, but the only one I could tolerate was Nefazodone every ot... | 10 | June 4, 2016 | 12 |
57,415 | Oxymorphone | pain | "Opana ER was the absolute best pain medication for long term use that I have ever used. I was on the medication for approximately 21/2 to 3 years until I developed a severe itching problem (head to soles of feet) from its use. If that had not happened I would still be using it and be virtually pain free 24/7." | 9 | November 17, 2009 | 17 |
216,542 | Sildenafil | erectile dysfunction | "I'm a 28 year old guy with erection difficulty, mostly I think from performance anxiety and just life anxiety too. I've taken Viagra when I need it for over a year now and it is AMAZING. It will give you firm and lasting erections an hour before taking it..I take 50 mg but find sometimes I take 75 mg if I know I'll ha... | 10 | April 21, 2014 | 93 |
154,968 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "I was prescribed a 500mg 3x a day dosage for 10 days. I always have issues with antibiotics but this by far is the worst side effects I've ever had! The metallic taste, diarrhea, headaches and overall feeling is horrible. I just completed day 5 and it was so bad that I wanted to stick my fingers down my throat and for... | 7 | October 9, 2016 | 20 |
187,725 | Codeine / guaifenesin | cough | "I was using Mucinex DM and just wasn't doing the trick for me. I wasn't sleeping at night. So got this and I am slowing getting back to sleeping without being interrupted with coughing." | 9 | March 30, 2009 | 42 |
108,509 | Amphetamine | adhd | "I was a little skeptical to try a new drug but when my Daytrana went on backorder, I listened to my doctor and glad I did. I HATE to swallow pills and didn't want to carry around any syrup with me so this works perfect for me. Actually taste like orange! Which as you know most drugs don't actually taste like the fla... | 10 | July 26, 2016 | 9 |
199,795 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "Day 20 no smokes can't believe it. Have had most of the side effects but just keep on going and think they won't last forever. Been smoking over a packet of 30 a day for 40 years. JUST KEEP GOING" | 10 | August 23, 2016 | 27 |
54,160 | Naloxegol | opioid-induced constipation | "Third day on Movantik. No difference at all. Does it take a while for it to begin working? I wouldn’t see why? Disappointed!" | 2 | October 4, 2017 | 1 |
166,992 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Plan b doesn't work! I literally took it four hours after unprotected sex with my boyfriend! That was last month on the 22 of last month and I found out I was pregnant today!" | 1 | June 24, 2016 | 3 |
59,539 | Glucotrol | diabetes, type 2 | "I was put on Glipizide ER after having bad side effects from Metformin ER. Had the diarrhea with it. Have had no problems with Glipizide." | 10 | July 27, 2013 | 74 |
210,159 | Linzess | constipation, chronic | "So I take this on and off. Well I am back on. And first off, I struggle with weight issues CONSTANTLY! Last week 5-11 I weighed 143. Today 5-20 I weigh 151!!! Haven't changed eating habits, drinking habits. Nothing. Needless to say it's nice to go to the bathroom. But when I have to fit in a wedding dress in 29 days I... | 3 | May 20, 2016 | 21 |
202,060 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "I've had acne since I was 12 years old. I used a lot (and I mean a lot) of acne products, even Accutane and Tactuo, and none of them worked for me. I am now 20 years old and after using Benzaclin, my acne completely disappeared!! My face is really smooth now! The only things left are my scars that I'm working on to re... | 10 | September 3, 2017 | 4 |
5,214 | Zonisamide | seizures | "On maximum dose with Keppra, and still having some break through seizures. Still less then I was having before. No side effects. Had a full term pregnancy while on medication. Baby is very healthy." | 8 | July 26, 2011 | 31 |
150,788 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | bacterial skin infection | "If you are prescribed Bactrim, take a probiotic with each pill and the side effects usually go away. Probiotics are over the counter. Before I could not take Bactrim or Keflex. Now no problem. I am on Bactrim for boils and taking the probiotic. " | 10 | January 20, 2013 | 79 |
155,578 | Metronidazole | bacterial vaginitis | "The medicine really works, which is great!!!! If you take it with a glass of milk, you wont even taste it." | 10 | October 28, 2013 | 28 |
57,127 | MiraLax | constipation | "Just had a hysterectomy last Wednesday, I have been having "very little" if at all bowel motions. I woke up this morning in excruciating abdominal pain. I took 2 doses in orange juice and I produced my first bowel motion in 1 hour! Wow! More fiber, water, ambulation and Miralax should keep me regular." | 9 | May 5, 2012 | 42 |
143,713 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Using this product was an awful experience for me. Granted it was how my body reacted, not the drug itself.. but when you can't take it out or stop using it.. it's miserable. So ladies.. if you hate having your period.. don't get this put in.. because.. I'll have mine for MONTHS at a time. I've had a heavy flow period... | 2 | November 16, 2016 | 0 |
76,026 | Benadryl | cold symptoms | "I have a very bad cold and not getting much sleep. Took two Benadryl and feel much better. " | 9 | May 9, 2011 | 16 |
31,069 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "This is ridiculous! I wish I read all of the bad publicity for Monistat prior to using. I hate this. Each night I apply the cream and each night I am met with excruciating pain. Tonight I even had trouble inserting the applicator.
Do not use! I bought monistat 7 and after three days, I quit. I will not be using ... | 1 | January 17, 2017 | 0 |
59,965 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I originally got prescribed the Nuvaring because I had horrible menstrual problems but I also now use it as actual birth control as well. It was strange to me at first because of the insertion, but now it's easier and nothing new. The only thing I'd have to say that I didn't like at first with this birth control was t... | 9 | April 1, 2015 | 10 |
230,244 | Meloxicam | inflammatory conditions | "Mobic didn't do anything for my pain from meniscus tears in both knees but it did take my melon size swollen knees down to almost normal. Once I recover from surgery enough to not need to manage swelling, I will be happy to go back to pain killers till." | 7 | May 19, 2017 | 5 |
84,631 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I began taking this pill in May, after having my second child. The nurse at the clinic told me to wait at least three months, as the symptoms would subside. They didn't. I have experienced irregular bleeding, heavier than normal bleeding, cramping, my skin looks worse than it ever has, the bloating is TERRIBLE - I hav... | 3 | September 5, 2016 | 10 |
137,089 | Isotretinoin | acne | "Horrible side effects (virtually all the ones listed) and did not cure my acne. In fact, it made my acne about 10 times worse than before. I find it strange that an "initial breakout" could last well over a month and be continuing to get worse, leaving scars that I never would have otherwise had. This drug was a to... | 1 | March 8, 2016 | 18 |
39,083 | Contrave | weight loss | "Took Contrave for one day - the nausea/dizziness/vomiting was unbearable. I will not be taking it anymore which makes upsets me considering it cost me around $100" | 1 | May 17, 2017 | 7 |
206,531 | Valsartan | high blood pressure | "From day one really bad headaches, lethargic, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion
Tired no energy, really bad skin rash,
Throat closing up, trouble sleeping. All around bad medication, joints aching
Itchy eyes only took medication four days." | 1 | March 7, 2017 | 12 |
15,637 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been taking Lo LoEstrin for 2 years now. This contraceptive is expensive if you're paying out of pocket but really amazing, definitely the best I've tried thus far. I highly recommend it, especially if you're petite or susceptible to nausea, acne, and other side effects associated with higher dose pills. The last... | 10 | November 10, 2016 | 2 |
107,201 | Implanon | birth control | "After getting pregnant at sixteen while faithfully using the Depo shot tri-monthly, I was a little worried about what my next birth control method would be. Well, while in the hospital after giving birth to my son who is now two, I decided to get the Implanon. I haven't had a single problem yet two years in I don't ... | 10 | February 25, 2012 | 0 |
90,905 | Norco | pain | "I can't take it on an empty stomach. I have to take it every four hours. Makes me sleepy. My dentist prescribed this for me yesterday." | 10 | January 6, 2015 | 28 |
92,222 | Lyrica | pain | "This medication may be good for Fibromyalgia, however, it did absolutely nothing for chronic pain. I had an astounding increase in appetite, and gained 30 lbs within 4 months. I had severe swelling in the hands, feet, and legs. I have heard the same remarks of other people more often then not." | 1 | December 5, 2009 | 40 |
136,666 | Sodium hyaluronate | osteoarthritis | "Had a Synvisc One shot about 2 years ago and experienced ZERO relief so I almost gave up on these types of injections. My right knee was hurting so bad that I had to reconsider. My new doctor told me that he has had the best experience with Euflexxa. This medication is a once per week injection for 3 weeks. I go in t... | 10 | February 21, 2017 | 25 |
108,802 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have had my Nexplanon implant out for about a week now and WOW what a difference!! I experienced bad mood swings with this birth control as well as changes in appetite, weight gain, acne, and random bleeding. I expected the appetite change and bleeding, they didn't bother me too much but the mood swings got me, I th... | 3 | September 27, 2017 | 7 |
163,866 | Mirtazapine | insomnia | "I take 45mg of mirtazapine! It helps me fall asleep but I still wake every 1 1/2hours or so, it has helped with my depression but like other users my appetite has gone through the roof." | 5 | July 12, 2010 | 43 |
183,538 | Cymbalta | depression | "I took this medicine for 6 years and it helped my depression. Allergies became much worse over time and I assumed it was just seasonal or food allergy. Suffered a lot with allergies over the 6 years I was on Cymbalta and was unable to do much of anything even though I have 4 school aged kids. When my Doctor recently i... | 4 | August 13, 2010 | 16 |
3,812 | Fioricet | headache | "I use Fioricet on regular basis and most of the time it seems to help." | 8 | November 4, 2009 | 12 |
95,653 | MS Contin | chronic pain | "I suffer from severe pelvic and abdominal adhesions and severe pelvic pain as a result. It was from a combination of several surgeries, GI issues, endometriosis, bleeding ovarian cysts etc. I am going to be 30 this year and the condition has robbed me of most of my twenties. For years I have tried Percocet, Dilaudid, ... | 10 | January 14, 2014 | 111 |
77,461 | Prolia | osteoporosis | "I've been on Prolia for just over 1 year. Just had my 3rd shot. It is so much easier than taking pills which I did have problems with. I will get another bone scan this fall and will find out how I am doing on Prolia. I love that it is just every 6 months. Pretty much painless shot. No side effects at all." | 10 | March 30, 2012 | 448 |
129,535 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've had Skyla in for a little over a year now and although there is cramping that comes with it I would definitely recommend it! The insertion was really painful! I had to go back a second time because the first time it was unbearable. My OBGYN prescibed me some pain meds and a pill that widened my cervix so it would... | 8 | July 9, 2015 | 8 |
150,661 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | acne | "This medicine really works. After trying multiple things and getting frustrated with seeing no results, this finally cleared my skin. It took me about 6 weeks (I'm on a three month dose), so it does take a bit of time. But stay consistent with the medicine and it does wonders. I'm so appreciative of this. Doxy did not... | 9 | April 6, 2015 | 2 |
215,052 | Fexofenadine | allergic rhinitis | "I took the standard dose as prescribed. And not even 30 minutes later I'm sneezing like crazy and nose is running like Niagara falls. Its claims of 24hr relief is garbage." | 1 | April 24, 2016 | 8 |
194,440 | Crestor | high cholesterol | "After 15 years of being diagnosed with high cholesterol, Crestor did the following for me in three months - dosage 20mg:
Before: Total Cholesteral 379, HDL 64, LDL 286
After using Crestor: Total cholesterol 226, HDL 74, LDL 107.
My doctor had never seen such positive results in his practice - ever!" | 10 | October 28, 2010 | 42 |
196,449 | Eszopiclone | insomnia | "Has been working great for me, I am currently taking this with Klonopin and have been getting the best nights of sleep I've had in years! I have tried them all to, Ambien CR, Sonata, Rozeram, Restoril and lorazapram to help calm me down before sleep. For some reason with everything but Lunesta, I would always end up w... | 10 | November 13, 2014 | 77 |
175,799 | Levaquin | pneumonia | "It worked great for my pneumonia but it caused my heart rate to go up, chest pain and anxiety. I would ask for a different one if you have heart issues or tachycardia." | 8 | June 18, 2013 | 32 |
198,890 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "The worst thing that ever happened to me!! I hate this type of contraception ! I had my baby in June, so I was bleeding for about a month and a half, then I decided to get this depo injection, which was the biggest mistake ever! So after one week after injection was done I started to bleed (again), already for 2weeks.... | 1 | October 20, 2016 | 7 |
1,414 | Sumatriptan | migraine | "I have been a sufferer from what was thought to be very bad headache 'attacks' but as I later began to doubt this I was told by my GP that my headaches could actually be migraine attacks. I was given sumatriptan tablets to see if this would help in combating the onset of my headaches and stop them all together and not... | 10 | June 6, 2009 | 3 |
105,846 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "This medication sucks. I took 20mg Adderall XR, which worked wonderfully for my ADHD, for a month, but had to get off of it, because I have Tourette Syndrome and Adderall aggravated my tics. My physician then put me on Strattera. It is extremely expensive, since it is patented until May 2017, and I was given a sample ... | 1 | February 1, 2017 | 3 |
176,207 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "This drug is the devil. The first few doses work like magic. After 1 week a hellish withdrawal starts kicking in about 2 hours after taking each dose. Impossible to ween off of without a doctor who's familiar with this highly addictive drug." | 1 | March 24, 2017 | 31 |
67,428 | Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "This stops the bleeding. I have been bleeding heavy for 4 weeks. This worked and i actually feel better! ? Happier and more energetic!" | 9 | September 19, 2015 | 35 |
120,428 | Montelukast | allergic rhinitis | "I have tried Singular three different times. Each time it has caused suicidal tendancies in me. This happens soon after I take it. My mood was very scary on this. I was prescribed this for asthma and allergies. I stopped taking it since it seemed to just depress me." | 5 | January 11, 2013 | 62 |
52,739 | Carbidopa / levodopa | restless legs syndrome | "I suffer from restless legs syndrome since 14 years ago and been taking Sinemet since. The only medication that works for me but only lasts for 2 to 3 hours then need to take again. For about nearly 2 years I came to realize that after eating food or drink contain msg/monosodiom glutamate - 621,627 which will contribu... | 8 | January 20, 2012 | 43 |
98,076 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got it put in early July and after a week i started spotting then bleeding and stop then spot ik its been over a month since i had it but i hate it i spot it all the time i am ready to already get it out i don't recommended it i haven't gained weight yet i did have minor cramps when inserting it they do numb u so u ... | 2 | August 17, 2015 | 2 |
63,837 | Sertraline | social anxiety disorde | "My Doctor prescribed this for anxiety. 10mg. Although it seemed to help my physical affects of anxiety it made everything else much worse. Tired, anxious, head aches, brain zaps, ringing in ears, spacey, edgy, and not myself at all. I was turning into a walking zombie. It was awful. I couldn't tell if it was my anxiet... | 1 | November 17, 2017 | 2 |
65,221 | Hydrochlorothiazide | high blood pressure | "I am 21 years old and I have high blood pressure. I was on hydrochlorothiazide for approximately 2 weeks when one night about 3 hours after I took it, I had an allergic reaction. My hands, face, lips and feet swelled up. I was itching and had difficulty breathing. My mom rushed me to the ER. If you have ANY of the pr... | 1 | July 6, 2009 | 81 |
92,597 | Ondansetron | nausea/vomiting | "This drug has saved my life at least once. I took it when I was pregnant and had unrelenting morning sickness that wasn't helped by any other medications. I'm now taking it again for nausea caused by severe pain (as well as the nausea caused in turn by pain medications, as I seemingly can't win on that one). But pe... | 10 | March 3, 2009 | 29 |
175,744 | Levaquin | bronchitis | "I took Levaquin and think it should be banned. I went to bed and had horrible racing thoughts...a terrible terrible experience. My Dr. insisted I come to office when I called in the morning.
I would have liked to rate it as 0 but I had to select and the only option was 1. I will never take this family of drugs.... | 1 | January 9, 2016 | 11 |
109,384 | Nexplanon | birth control | "The birth control definitely works . However , in six months I gained 13 pounds while eating fairly clean and working out . So I went on a 3 week body cleanse and got a trainer - lost 10lbs. I went on a cruise and gained 10 pounds back within a week . I still eat clean/workout and still the weight will not budge . I ... | 7 | January 24, 2017 | 3 |
104,306 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "It's only been a month and its been horrible for me. I've tried another birth control that was also very low dosage and never had any problem or side effects. With Lutera its been so different. I started spotting on the second week of starting the pill and it lasted till it was time to get my period. I've had mood swi... | 5 | April 24, 2012 | 4 |
2,680 | Diltiazem | atrial flutte | "weight gain; tinnitus" | 5 | April 28, 2017 | 2 |
136,355 | Mirvaso | rosacea | "HORRIBLE! Paying $50 for this stuff was a waste. Dont waste your time" | 1 | April 14, 2016 | 4 |
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