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61,557 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "If I could give this medicine a 0 rating I would. Back when I first was suffering from a lot of anxiety, we had tried this before I tried xanax, which helped a TON more (long off the xanax, on a longer lasting medication now). ANYWAYS, I tried this, took a pill before my 530am shift, went into work, and turned into a ... | 1 | January 16, 2017 | 17 |
185,156 | Harvoni | hepatitis c | "Harvoni Rules !!!!! I was cured in 4 weeks of treatment !!!!!" | 10 | March 20, 2016 | 34 |
95,786 | Sertraline | social anxiety disorde | "Ive been taking it for over 5 years and it works for the most part." | 8 | March 16, 2014 | 47 |
56,131 | Estradiol | atrophic vaginitis | "Vagifem greatly helps me with my atrophic vagnitis. I was having extreme burning and pain. I only wish I did not have to take this the rest of my life like my doctor advised me. The mediciation sometimes gives me a slight headache." | 10 | February 20, 2012 | 92 |
159,880 | Bactrim | bacterial skin infection | "From the second dose of the medicine, I started having terrible heartburn, stomach burning and nausea. The side effects out-weighed any benefits for me." | 1 | July 13, 2012 | 48 |
125,335 | Dulcolax | constipation | "I use psyllium husk every day to keep me regular. But once in awhile I need a little extra boost. I take a half a pill before bed (really difficult to cut in half even with a pill cutter) and after my 2nd cup of coffee...TOUCHDOWN. No cramps...works great" | 10 | October 2, 2015 | 8 |
165,117 | Phentermine / topiramate | obesity | "In the beginning I did get headaches they lasted maybe about 3 wks. I have been on Qsymia for almost 6 wks. I lost 13 lbs the first 3.5 wks. I haven't lost a lb since. I don't understand, I have actually gained 2 of those back. it did not curb my appetite at all. I would say it did give me a little more energy. I did ... | 5 | May 7, 2014 | 36 |
8,157 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "I was a body builder and personal trainer active in my career until I got a kidney removed due to a tumor and was diagnosed with hypothyroid at 65. My GP did not wanted to give Ambien, instead he prescribed some other medication for psychotic people and I stopped it. Another doctor gave the Ambien, which I have been t... | 4 | November 29, 2016 | 21 |
79,847 | Systane | dry eye disease | "Doctor said my eyes were dry and scratched. Said to use Systane. Now my eyes are dry, scratched, puffy, and red. Eyes worse now then before Systane. Will never, ever use this product again. Into the garbage go these overpriced eye drops. They said other drops were all marketing - guess what, my eyes didn't get ... | 1 | April 5, 2017 | 11 |
83,318 | Paxil | depression | "This medication is better than any of the other SSRI I've tried so far. It has given me very few side effects that slowly diminished. Paxil is better, it does give you a calming effect that helps me relax, and I don't feel empty. " | 8 | July 14, 2009 | 27 |
179,283 | Olanzapine | insomnia | "Ok, so while I have only begun this last night.. I can say I did fall asleep, which doesn't happen until after midnight, and I only woke up once to pee. I slept for almost 10 hours compared to my restless 4 if that. My only complaint so far is this entire day I have wanted to do NOTHING. I am so tired, I don't want to... | 7 | August 28, 2015 | 41 |
145,512 | Qsymia | weight loss | "I started this Medication 18 day's ago and I have lost 15lbs.
You can not eat what you want you have to eat right and get off the couch and not seat in front of the TV I am very happy with the Medication.
The Cost is very high I think they could make it cheaper if they wanted to but I am going to buy it and they kno... | 8 | November 21, 2016 | 27 |
68,595 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I've been on depo for almost 4 years and I got off and had my son and went back on and this time around it is worse than before. I have lost so much weight I am always angry sad even depressed my hair is falling out and I've been spotting non stop and my sex drive is gone. smh I feel so bad because I don't want to hav... | 1 | April 25, 2017 | 2 |
182,596 | Benicar HCT | high blood pressure | "It is a good medicine. It brought my blood pressure down to where it should be. However, I did experience weight gain. This is evidence by the change of my medication to a different blood pressure medicine and losing 10 pounds in less than 3 weeks. I have not changed my diet in anyway since switching." | 7 | July 22, 2011 | 28 |
61,779 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I woke up.from the absolute craziest dream I've ever had...FREAKING OUT...COULD NOT BREATH, AND THOUGHT I WAS DIEING...I immediately called ppl in my family that have been on antidepressants, and they said just give it time, the side effects will go away...so I continued to take it...today is day 14, I am more nervous... | 1 | February 7, 2016 | 38 |
42,893 | Xulane | birth control | "It does its job (I did not get pregnant while on the patch), but I'm having the same issue as many - IT WON'T STICK. Not only is this a huge waste of money, but it messes up my cycles and has me on and off hormones which is a TERRIBLE way to prevent pregnancy. It is a huge pain to get a back-up patch which they don't ... | 4 | January 29, 2016 | 0 |
97,840 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I am 22 and I've had this implant for maybe 3 months, and it's horrid. The first month I had heavy dizzy spells, I couldn't walk without holding onto the wall and felt nauseous. I bled maybe about a week after and countinuously been bleeding heavily. It stopped 3 times for about 2 days and started up again immediately... | 2 | October 22, 2015 | 2 |
72,790 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I have been on various birth controls for the past 15 years and this was my worst experience. I was off bc for 3 years due to trying to conceive, pregnancy, and then nursing. I wanted to start on the pill again after my daughter weaned.
I have only taken it for one month and I can't remember any other pill having s... | 1 | July 23, 2015 | 4 |
35,462 | Levofloxacin | skin or soft tissue infection | "My son had a severe skin infection so my doctor gave him this medicine. He took it immediately on a empty stomach. He had just got home from Doctor's office. It made him sick so he threw up. I called the Doctor's office and told them what happeened and they told me to not give it to him anymore. It wasn't worth the si... | 1 | October 29, 2008 | 9 |
108,552 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I am on my second month of Contrave and I am down 18lbs. I follow a lower carb diet and exercise about 2-3 times a week. First medicine that has helped me lose. I normally lose and gain back due to hormone issues, but this actually works! I would recommend to anyone." | 10 | December 18, 2014 | 145 |
157,714 | Accutane | acne | "I took accutane for 5 months. My acne cleared but I still have discoloration. The side effects were horrible. The back pain for the first two months was almost unbearable. The mood swings, headaches, and dry skin were terrible too. It was effective, but I never want to have to go through that for 5 months again." | 6 | March 1, 2016 | 8 |
151,254 | OxyContin | pain | "The doctors have no idea what is wrong with me and we had been through nearly every strong pain killer that is possible to take when you are pregnant. I am on 80mg Oxycontin a day and find that I get short term pain relief of probably 3 hours of every 12 hours. So I guess it's back to the drawing board for me, because... | 6 | June 1, 2009 | 27 |
5,152 | Orsythia | birth control | "I had been on Lutera several years and never had trouble with it. My pharmacy switched my medication to Orsythia. I have only been on it 2 weeks and I am unbelievably bloated, my clothes hardly fit, I have gained weight, (probably due to the bloating), my skin has broken out. My husband thought I was going through ... | 1 | September 24, 2011 | 25 |
126,675 | Eletriptan | migraine | "My experience with Relpax mirrors those reported by many other users on this site: its a miracle. I've suffered from migraines since childhood through my adulthood and have been prescribed a number of medicines with no success. Relpax was most effective for me when taken upon onset, however a standard dose will vanqui... | 10 | February 19, 2013 | 18 |
110,818 | Ixekizumab | plaque psoriasis | "My experience with taltz has been wonderful as far as the improvement but the cost of $12,500 is really outrageous. I was started by my dermatologist on samples and then hit with the price. I feel that this is discrimination and price gouging. If I was in a lower income bracket I would only have to pay $25.00 so appar... | 10 | October 24, 2016 | 15 |
189,634 | Oxycodone | pain | "I just had my wisdom teeth removed, and I haven't really had any pain. The medicines do make me feel a bit dizzy and tired, but it's really not too bad." | 8 | October 17, 2009 | 3 |
230,143 | Glipizide | diabetes, type 2 | "Works very well. No noticable side effects." | 10 | October 27, 2008 | 112 |
223,590 | Sonata | insomnia | "Amazing. Helps me fall asleep. I don't have a problem staying asleep, just getting in the mode to fall asleep. This medication is amazing. I do not feel loaded at all, I dont wake up groggy, I just lay my head on the pillow and Sonata does the rest." | 10 | June 25, 2008 | 65 |
79,083 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "We had sex with a condom while possibly ovulating and the condom broke and neither of us noticed. I pulled out right before cumming but we were afraid some got in and immediately went to get Plan B. She took the pill about a half hour after sex. Cramps about a week before her period was due and she got her period a co... | 10 | January 14, 2017 | 5 |
76,085 | Orudis KT | rheumatoid arthritis | "I can't live without Orudis 200mg once daily. Within 1 hour starts working and stops inflammation.
I have been on it around 25 years and no serious side effects !
Had an asthma attack when they gave me the generic oruvail as generics only have half the main ingredient and some awful fillers. Available on o... | 9 | September 9, 2015 | 7 |
173,192 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "As well adapt to the blind-sided panics, this medicine does thoroughly well and makes brief adjustments to trigger an alarm to buzz and slows them down in a hurry." | 9 | November 2, 2009 | 7 |
150,248 | Mucinex D | cough and nasal congestion | "I have experienced fluid in my ears for almost two years. Consulted with two ear and nose specialists and with an allergist. Tried three types of nose sprays and other natural options, like additional vitamin C , pollen defense and the neti pot. Nothing worked until just recently I developed a severe cold and took... | 8 | December 5, 2011 | 11 |
28,446 | Lexapro | anxiety | "I have been on Lexapro for three and a half years- it has completely changed my life, my moods, my behavior and my reactions to life for the better. I noticed an improvement within. 24 hours after starting Lexapro." | 10 | July 25, 2013 | 89 |
99,702 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "This is my first colonoscopy and wasnt sure what to expect. The Suprep was not as bad as the gallon jugs my dad described, tastes like Pedialyte. Just chugged it down followed by the two glasses of water in less than 2 min. Just go back to your college days and pound it down like some trash can punch and get it over ... | 10 | November 1, 2016 | 11 |
184,062 | Hydroxyzine | anxiety | "I was prescribed Vistaril 25mg to help relieve tension and was told to take 2 pills so 50mg if I 1 25mg pill didn't work. 50mg didn't really help either. I felt no improvement in how I felt aftetlr taking it. I was told after 30 minutes of taking it I should've felt better but it never happened. After 2 to 3 hours aft... | 2 | December 11, 2016 | 38 |
45,790 | Fluoxetine | anxiety and stress | "I have been taking fluoxetine for 3 months. I'd been suffering from stress and anxiety which caused depression. It took 2-3 weeks until I noticed the benefit, luckily I didn't have any side effects (other than weight loss, bonus!). Now I feel like I always did before life started wearing me down, friends and family ha... | 9 | May 7, 2010 | 9 |
131,297 | Nortrel 7 / 7 / 7 | birth control | "I have been taking it for about a month. It's terrible. Causes terrible breakouts and super nauseous. (Threw up a couple times). It's absolutely the worst. I'm asking my doctor to change it ASAP!" | 1 | December 26, 2016 | 0 |
202,069 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "I've only been using Duac for 5 days but my skin is already so much clearer. I'm experiencing the dryness and peeling, but I can count the amount of new spots I've had since using it on one hand. Usually when I get up in the morning I can expect to see at least 3 new spots on various parts of my face, so it's a huge i... | 8 | April 12, 2016 | 14 |
162,922 | Cefdinir | otitis media | "This is the only antibiotic I will request for both of my children when they have ear infections. It is a one dose a day medicine that begins working very quickly and clears the infection. Diarrhea is a side effect, but can be controlled with diet and limiting dairy." | 10 | June 21, 2010 | 18 |
156,047 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "30 with great testosterone levels but recently been having issues in the bedroom with new girlfriend. Talked to doctor because I just couldn't understand it. Had some anxiety after a stomach illness and just thought it may have trickled into my mind and how I have sex. In any event the doctor gave me Cialis, took 10mg... | 9 | March 14, 2014 | 61 |
186,494 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "I suffer from anxiety, depression and panic attacks. 9/10 because its working for me but it's only the second anti-depressant I've used. I was prescribed Cymbalta but had terribble nausea, body tremors, hot flashes and panic attacks. With Pristiq I had nausea for three days but it was bearable and I was really restle... | 9 | April 25, 2010 | 18 |
19,842 | Pregabalin | ibromyalgia | "I love Lyrica, it works well." | 10 | January 15, 2009 | 12 |
71,730 | Tramadol | depression | "These postings are amazing for me. I was diagnosed with depression at 17 (59 now) and over the years have taken everything fro Prozac to Paxil to Welbutrin, and many others. Four years ago I was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis, and just a few months ago I was prescribed Tramadol for pain, while it did help ... | 10 | February 1, 2017 | 66 |
82,193 | Liraglutide | obesity | "Hi all.... This is a follow-up from a previous post. I'm now starting my third week of Saxenda. I'm now taking 1.8mg/day. My starting weight was 194lbs and I'm now at 189. Not so fantastic, but not awful either. I am nauseated most of the day, which gets worse around 6pm, then fades. Overall, I feel that the best part... | 7 | January 19, 2016 | 4 |
197,450 | Paroxetine | panic disorde | "I have had panic disorder since I was 15 years old. Paxil has truly improved my life. 20mg doesn't seem to be enough but 40mg does the trick. The only side effects I have is that I sweat more and I have less energy. Paxil is a life saver!" | 10 | March 1, 2010 | 27 |
97,390 | Voltaren Gel | pain | "I was diagnosed with sciatic pain that affected my back and right thigh. I used the gel liberally as the pain increased. Eight days ago I stopped as my right thigh was experiencing a burning sensation in the area where I had applied the gel. I still have the burning sensation.I am on various drugs for hypettension." | 1 | March 13, 2016 | 28 |
182,093 | Micardis HCT | high blood pressure | "Immediate results in lowering my blood pressure and holding steady after 2 weeks. Having feeling of light-headedness but doesn't last very long. Seems to be a great drug...so far so good." | 9 | May 6, 2008 | 32 |
126,151 | Viibryd | depression | "Female, age 55. Chronic dysthymia with episodes of major depression. Have been on Viibryd for about 4 weeks, ramping up from 10 to 40 mg, as I ramped off Zoloft. I also take Wellbutrin, Ativan, and Ritalin (for fatigue). I have been a Type I diabetic for over 35 years.
I had side effects when I began taking Viibry... | 5 | September 25, 2012 | 10 |
45,866 | Phendimetrazine | obesity | "When I was 33 I weighed 185 lbs. I am only 5'3 so I was extremely over weight. I had never had a weight problem before. My average weight was 125 to 130. After four months of staying home and not going out any, I put on the weight fast!!I started the bontril and changed everything. Didnt eat after 6, stopped drinking ... | 9 | February 12, 2014 | 206 |
24,556 | Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes | bowel preparation | "This was much easier than expected. First I went on low fiber diet two days before taking it. One day (from mednight ) before procedure I went on clear liquid diet with no solid food. Then took GL at about 6 PM. No reaction until seventh 8 ounce glass of GL. Then it did the job it's designed to do. No pains or cramps.... | 7 | May 26, 2015 | 37 |
18,308 | Embeda | pain | "My doctor suggested switching to Embeda from Oxycontin -he said there was no reason to tempt my teenagers. He warned me it might take a few weeks to find just the right dose, he was right, after a couple dose adjustments I feel great and now I only have take my pain medicine twice a day." | 10 | January 21, 2010 | 22 |
220,013 | Amitriptyline | irritable bowel syndrome | "I was on Acutane for acne. However, it caused my IBS. I was in severe pain. I tried diet changes and that seemed to help. My doctor gave me this wonderful pill! If i take it every night, I have almost no pain. I would recommend this to anyone! The only side effect that I have is a dry mouth, but I can handle that any ... | 10 | May 20, 2016 | 16 |
212,930 | Tizanidine | muscle spasm | "I take this along with Baclofen to try and calm the tone and muscle spasms. Since adding the Xanaflex my muscle spasms don't last as long. However they do still occur quite frequently." | 3 | April 18, 2015 | 43 |
34,437 | Bystolic | high blood pressure | "Works good, nothing negative to say." | 10 | August 31, 2009 | 25 |
33,540 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "Switched because my old pill was crazy expensive. This pill personally just does not agree with me! No weight gain but sore breasts constantly, lack of periods, nausea, shortness of breath. Been on it since December (now it's May) and I've had about enough. My sister was on this pill also and she said she also would g... | 2 | May 3, 2013 | 16 |
10,259 | Advil Cold and Sinus | sinus symptoms | "This is the only thing that will work for me when Im having severe cold and sinus symptoms and I've tried everything." | 9 | December 1, 2014 | 16 |
103,347 | Celecoxib | osteoarthritis | "For pain and swelling of my joints it worked the best, but my blood pressure went up and heart disease runs in my family. I wish I could have continued taking it." | 7 | August 14, 2011 | 32 |
202,858 | Gildess Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "Worst Birth Control I've ever taken going on my second week. I have stayed very nauseated and done nothing but cry. Do Not Recommend!" | 1 | August 30, 2016 | 2 |
175,708 | Levaquin | sinusitis | "Lost 40% of Achilles' tendon! All my tendons in hands, feet shoulders, neck ---actually, all o we my body are sore all the time! Can't work out anymore, have a hard time doing housework, landscaping, sleeping,
Can't open bottles. Put my bra on because of the soreness in my shoulder muscles etc.
I hate this fee... | 1 | September 18, 2016 | 21 |
22,149 | Baclofen | temporomandibular joint disorde | "I have managed TMJ for all of my adult life, but the last 2 years have been the worst. For nearly 18 months I was maxed out on naproxen to manage pain and still taking acetaminophen in between - and all that did was take the edge off the pain. I was still severely limited in what I could eat. Steroid injections did... | 10 | August 1, 2016 | 13 |
203,805 | Suvorexant | insomnia | "I have a different experience than these reviews I am reading here. I do not think this is the best drug ever and really have a hard time believing the 9 and 10 ratings. But also this drug is not a total dud and does not deserve so many low scores. To me this is the second best drug I have tried for insomnia.
Aft... | 6 | October 27, 2016 | 15 |
146,943 | Alprazolam | panic disorde | "I started having panic attacks about 13 years ago. The Dr. gave me a few different drugs to try - all either had horrible side effects including nightmares - or did nothing. Then we tried Xanax - it was a miracle for me! one .5mg Xanax and I can function again. When I was promoted at work to a position where I would h... | 10 | May 10, 2016 | 68 |
165,848 | Levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I had mirena inserted on 24/2/17 for abnormal uterine bleeding which started 24/1/17. Also prescribed 10mg provera 3 times a day. Well been bleeding ever since and sick of it. Bright red blood 2-3 pads a day. Pelvic pain, acne, feel fat, no energy, tired. See GYN on 4/4/17 and have to get blood tests beforehand. Hav... | 1 | March 17, 2017 | 9 |
22,536 | Biotin | dietary supplementation | "I've been taking Biotin off and on for a few years and have noticed that certain brands seem to cause more headaches ...and for someone who never really gets headaches the ones I got after taking it were just unbearable... stopped taking it and no more headaches so my suggestion is to stick with a well respected brand... | 5 | July 22, 2016 | 15 |
187,590 | Acyclovir | cold sores | "it is very effective!" | 9 | March 18, 2010 | 13 |
191,716 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "GREAT ADHD medication. ask for financial help. they give 12 month card that takes half off the cost of Vyvanse... take as directed." | 10 | March 19, 2012 | 12 |
51,006 | Azithromycin | sinusitis | "I was prescribed a five day round with the Z-pak after developing a severe flu-like upper respiratory infection with stuffed and painful sinuses plus aches, sore throat, diarrhea, muscle pain, nausea, and more. I had a Rituxan infusion, and all of this started the next day (common side effects or adverse events). I ha... | 10 | January 20, 2017 | 17 |
82,528 | Hysingla ER | pain | "MS-Contin 60mg daily since 1998 w/breakthru pain combo w/MSC-IR 30mg 3x day. Some dizzy + naseau @times w/MSContin. Began Hysingla ER 60mg daily 3 mo ago w/excellent results. No lumbar pain. 80% CSPINE pain reduction + NO side effects period. Does work around clock. Chronic discogenic pain in lumbar since 1989 post ... | 10 | November 20, 2015 | 57 |
196,724 | Paroxetine | anxiety | "Really helps my PMDD and my stress/anxiety. I was very thin from stress before I started on Paxil. I have rapidly gained weight since taking this medication. I have also become emotionless. As much as I dislike it, at least I don't feel anger, stress and anxiety anymore. Clearly I'm taking the good with the bad." | 7 | July 27, 2017 | 24 |
34,914 | Minocycline | acne | "FINALLY, after years of dealing with bad back acne and the embarrassment caused by it, I'm CURED. I've been on minocycline for a month now and my back is absolutely beautiful. I've experienced none of the side effects unless you count losing the fifteen pounds I was trying to lose anyway. Whatever it costs, it's worth... | 9 | September 26, 2010 | 12 |
72,888 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been using this birth control for almost a year now. It's my very first pill & I haven't had any problems with weight gain, mood, or even spotting in between periods. However, it is important to take it daily around the same time. At the same time is better, if possible. I use this as my main method of birth cont... | 10 | June 25, 2015 | 2 |
7,176 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "I had hyperhidrosis since like forever and it was really bad. I remember when I was in elementary school when my friends played hand games and I couldn't because I know that my palms would sweat and they'll be disgusted by it and when I was going through puberty my under arms started to sweat and it was really embrass... | 10 | March 20, 2012 | 7 |
26,058 | Sprintec | abnormal uterine bleeding | "This is pill is pure garbage! Years ago I was taking Ortho-tricyclin and had no bad side effects. I decided to give the generic a try in spite of the negative reviews just because someone convinced me that everyone reacts different and since I used the original in the past I shouldn’t have any problems with the gene... | 1 | November 11, 2017 | 1 |
53,791 | Tylenol with Codeine #3 | pain | "No different than regular Tylenol which does nothing for me." | 1 | August 10, 2015 | 12 |
113,305 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "I have taken laxatives before and have had mild cramping, these cramps are unbelievable. It did produce a bm, diarrhea with blood, and still cramping and pooping the next day. Took 2 pills at night before bed and severe cramps woke me up 4-5 hours later. Not for me, I will never do that again." | 2 | October 22, 2015 | 1 |
51,071 | Azithromycin | chlamydia infection | "OK had to write a review after seeing so many horror stories. My side effects were minimal, about an hour and a half after taking the 4 tablets at once as prescribed, my stomach hurt and I felt only a little sick. I laid in bed and just rode it out by napping. When I woke up I had one minor episode of diarrhea and the... | 9 | August 26, 2016 | 12 |
71,143 | Viberzi | irritable bowel syndrome | "26 yrs DX of IBS-D, Collagenous Colitis, Chrohn's, total colectomy w/Jpouch. I have tried every Rx known & nothing could stop the 20 BM's, incontinence, nausea, GI cramping, and rectal spasms (from surgery) I found Viberzi read pt reviews, Allergan Pharm documentation I was on 100mg x2 daily. Similar symptoms th... | 1 | October 26, 2016 | 22 |
152,394 | Ciprofloxacin | sinusitis | "With a combination of Cipro and some Mucinex my sinus problems were gone in 24 hours. I'm finishing the medicine and feeling great." | 10 | February 1, 2012 | 94 |
205,519 | Pristiq | depression | "Been on this for about a week. So far the pros are: I am much calmer. I have a very stressful job that used to have me yelling and wanting to pull my hair out. Now I'm calmly discussing issues with a reasonable mind. Also I noticed I have more energy and much more positive outlook on life. I've even lost a few pounds ... | 9 | March 18, 2013 | 78 |
135,417 | Tamiflu | influenza | "I went to urgent care on second day of constantly vomiting and body aches with stuffy nose. And I ended up having flu and a stomach virus. So I was given nausea meds and tamiflu. So it did not make me sick like most people thanks to Zofran. But two days after starting I feel almost 100% unfortunetly it keeps me up ALL... | 8 | April 4, 2016 | 2 |
87,783 | Naproxen | back pain | "I have metal rods on my spine, my lower back gets a burning. I take naproxen it takes it out in about 1 hour." | 9 | December 14, 2009 | 8 |
93,985 | Trintellix | depression | "It feels slightly more effective than Prozac. I was slightly nauseous for about 24 hours after my first dose. In my opinion, the only downside to Trintellix is the price." | 9 | February 26, 2017 | 40 |
62,683 | Citalopram | depression | "I was on citalopram for eight months for depression and anxiety. Side-effects such as high fever and cough lasted for few weeks. After that I started to gain weight slowly and I had some swelling all over the body, especially on my inner thighs. I got bruises more easily than before just by pinching. It made me very t... | 4 | September 15, 2009 | 7 |
33,078 | Seasonique | endometriosis | "I've now been using Seasonique for a year and I've been completely happy and unbelievably satisfied with this product. I have endometriosis so when my period came before I was on birth control it was dreadfully painful for the three to five days while I was on my period. I tried Yaz and it only made my periods regular... | 10 | August 2, 2010 | 46 |
194,032 | Stribild | hiv infection | "Easy to take. A little leg pain (not sure if it's related to meds)...besides that absolutely no side effects. I take with a good meal." | 10 | April 5, 2017 | 2 |
178,893 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "Started Victoza 10 days ago. Lost 8 lbs. in the first 9 days! Also on Metformin 500mg ER 3X a day. Blood sugars are great! Running between 80-130 at different points throughout the day. Fasting blood sugars running around 70, when they were at 400 before treatment with Victoza. Nausea in the first few days on the 0.6 ... | 9 | February 23, 2012 | 8 |
97,628 | Nitroglycerin | anal fissure and fistula | "My doctor had a compounding pharmacy make the equivalent for me. Only cost $22. I hear some of the people paying $500 for the prescription type?
Anyway, before taking the medicine, I bled everyday. No pain but lots of blood for several years. After about 3 days the bleeding has stopped. As my doctor suggeste... | 10 | December 5, 2016 | 0 |
152,346 | Ciprofloxacin | urinary tract infection | "I've been suffering from urinary tract infections for most of my adult life. The first Dr that prescribed Cipro for me was a "Saint"! Nothing else works for me like it. I take 500mg twice a day for a week to 10 days. I insist on this medication. I've never had any issues with any side effects... Only amazing relief! I... | 10 | September 7, 2014 | 119 |
152,712 | Rocephin | pneumonia | "Great! Received IV drip and felt better in less than 6 hours after IV! Miracle!" | 10 | January 7, 2012 | 20 |
213,587 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "This product should be pulled off the shelves. The 1st day I took it, I just had moderate internal pain. The 2nd-3rd day my inner and out labia were on fire and I had to use an ice bag on my lady parts to ease the pain.The 4th day it still hurts and my YI is back and 10 x worse. I've been so uncomfortable all week. ... | 1 | August 19, 2017 | 1 |
77,668 | Cephalexin | skin or soft tissue infection | "Basically the only medication that works for me to combat the infections that arise from Darier's disease (a genetic skin disease)." | 10 | December 21, 2012 | 32 |
72,562 | Tramadol | ibromyalgia | "I started taking Tramadol for undiagnosed knee pain about ten years ago. It was a miracle. I was actually able to walk for most of the day without pain. I finally had knee surgery, so I only had to take it a couple times a week. Then, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 5 years ago and had brain surgery, which I hav... | 10 | February 1, 2010 | 37 |
116,367 | Adalimumab | psoriasis | "27 year old female suffering from plaque psoriasis off and on my whole life. These past 4 years has been one steady flare up with an increase in severity. I was on Methotrexate for 1 1/2 years while using various topicals. I've been on Humira for 3 months in addition to the use of Clobex spray and Vectical ointment. ... | 5 | November 1, 2013 | 38 |
15,898 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I used to take Lowestrin 24 Fe 8 years ago. I have been taking Minstarin for 3 months now and Doc switched me to Nuvaring.
Pros: No period. No babies.
Cons: Severe Depression, Mood Swings, Paranoia, 25lb gain, Sleep insomnia
I went to the therapist to figure out what was wrong with me and I saw a specialis... | 2 | August 3, 2016 | 1 |
181,990 | Teriflunomide | multiple sclerosis | "Hate the way the pills are packaged. This has helped me a lot but not completely. Still have bladder issues and muscle spasms and some tingling and burning. I did have elevated liver enzymes for the first 6 months but they were tested yesterday and now back to normal. I've had this relapse now since February but reall... | 8 | October 6, 2016 | 15 |
18,833 | Solifenacin | urinary incontinence | "It been 4 days my father is taking it and we see no improvement although the doctor said it will take 2 weeks for it show some results but so far there are no results lets see what happens.
dizziness and dry mouth are caused by this drug." | 3 | July 16, 2016 | 0 |
65,510 | Yasmin | 14</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I started taking this about 2 months ago. It caused me to have severe migraines. My doctor took me off of it today!" | 1 | April 29, 2009 | 14 |
172,821 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "I was prescribed 3mg a day but don't want to take that much so I am trying hard to tapper to 2mg I am at 2.25mg. I still sometimes feel a little bit of anxiety not real bad but catch myself starting to get in my head and then I will breath and talk myself out of my head but why can't the medicine just keep me out of m... | 9 | November 13, 2014 | 84 |
104,272 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've had problems with birth controls since I have started taking them. I was started on Ortho Tri-cyclen and was extremely moody and had issues with tearing of the vaginal walls during intercourse so I was switch to Ortho-cyclen, and the problem persisted. Finally I was switched to Sronyx which solved the problem a... | 2 | October 10, 2012 | 7 |
12,059 | Metaxalone | muscle spasm | "Wow, was prescribed this for back issues that were apparently muscular in nature, but I was convinced was an actual spinal issue. The pain in my back was so bad.
At the same time, my doc's were trying in vain to find out what was causing chronic diarrhea for the past 1-2 years, with no luck.
Once I started on Skela... | 9 | January 23, 2014 | 118 |
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