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35,592
Buprenorphine / naloxone
opiate dependence
"Hardcore I.V heroin/everything user saved by this drug. After 20 yrs of battling opiate/prison/whole bunch of crap, I leaned heavily on bupe. And broke a cycle that puts most people in a box 4 life. From subutex to subox, to bunivail, I moved up the ladder. I give credit to this drug and packing up moving south ...
9
July 8, 2017
15
44,423
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I just started Sprintec a month ago because my birth control that i have been taking for 2 years stated to get to expensive. In the middle of my pack I started noticing a change in my appetite right away. I felt like every time I ate something I would have to throw up even if it was a cookie. Not to mention the cramp...
4
March 29, 2010
1
36,396
Fentanyl
chronic pain
"I've been in chronic pain for over 10 years. Multiple neck, low back and shoulder surgeries. I'm 64years old weight 250lb, I do pool therapy as regularly as I can. I don't drink or smoke. I take tizanidine 4mg at night and currently I'm prescribed A 50 mcg and a 12 mcg patch or a total of 67 micrograms, Milan manufact...
10
April 29, 2017
8
147,219
Alprazolam
panic disorde
"This medication has been a wonderful aid to help me get my life back! I suffer from panic attacks, as well a depression, and it had gotten to the point that I was fearful of everything. Then 3 years ago my doctor put me on Xanax. Of course it isn't the medicine alone that has made the difference. I have also treated m...
9
January 16, 2013
8
70,915
Magnesium citrate
constipation
"I've always battled constipation. This time I had gone the longest without a bowel motion. Almost three weeks, my husbands cousin recommended I get the grape flavored magnesium citrate from the dollar General. I was desperate, I looked six months pregnant and couldn't eat anything I was so bloated and uncomfortable. I...
10
December 12, 2014
34
135,718
Intuniv
adhd
"My son is halfway through his fourth week of Intuniv. We became concerned when he began this last week, when he started taking the highest dose he will be on. For two days, he could hardly get out of bed, was very cranky, and slept for nearly 8 hours on a drive home from school vacation (very unusual for him.) I calle...
8
April 27, 2010
192
210,694
Mirtazapine
anxiety
"Mitrazapine made my anxiety worse. It has been hell getting off Mirtazapine. It has taken me 2 years to get to 3mg from 37.5mg. It has done nothing for me, but cause havoc in my life. Weight gain, nightmares, anxiety, panic, sugar cravings, night sweats, body quackes. Neck pressure, head aches, pressure in the ...
1
November 19, 2016
26
172,168
Doxazosin
high blood pressure
"I was taking 1 MG with breakfast and found on occasion I had dizziness. I cut the pill in half and no longer experience dizziness."
6
April 30, 2015
22
4,743
Belviq
obesity
"I've been on Belviq for 3 weeks and initially experienced dizziness for 4 days. That's gone away and I feel great. I have more energy and sleep better. My insurance won't cover Belviq until I tried 2 other weight loss meds, so I'm grateful for the help with the $75 card from Belviq. I've been able to control my eating...
10
March 27, 2015
53
53,783
Tylenol with Codeine #3
pain
"got my top and bottom wisdom teeth on my right side removed. I was prescribed T3's and they suck! I'm in so much pain! Haven't slept because I physically can't! Hurts so much :("
1
November 14, 2015
13
192,101
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
acne
"I started taking Yaz as my birth control in high school (I'm 25 now) to prevent getting pregnant and as treatment for my moderate acne. It is my holy grail. I used to get consistent breakouts on my forehead and chin, and since using Yaz my acne has completely cleared up. My skin is literally beautiful to the point tha...
10
September 14, 2016
12
138,296
Orthovisc
osteoarthritis
"I have had Orthovisc every 16-24 months for pain in my knees (osteoarthritis). It seems to really work a couple weeks to a month after the last of the three injections. I think, the main reason is my knees are healing from the multiple injections. I use ice on my knees on post-injection days one through four after wal...
8
June 22, 2015
22
222,848
Topamax
migraine prevention
"I have now been on Topamax for about 6 years now and in all that time I can honestly say I have only had bad head ache and no migraine at all and the only reason started the medication is I had meningitis in 1993 and one of the long term side effects of this is migraines for life so Topamax has been a lifesaver for me...
10
May 9, 2013
32
203,638
Zyban
smoking cessation
"At first had lots of energy and my concentration was great. Got a weird metallic taste in my mouth after I smoked and started to lose the temptation. I slowly started becoming more aggressive and agitated and on about the 5th day. I had hallucinations freaked out and stopped taking it."
2
August 20, 2010
52
209,048
Meperidine / promethazine
pain
"I was having real bad back pains one day, and I noticed my mom had a bottle of this perscribed to her. So I went and had one and it took my pain away. "
10
February 11, 2009
3
184,348
Hydroxyzine
pruritus
"severe itching for unknown reason(so far- test being taken) took 1 last night at 4 pm did not make me drowsy and itch did not even slightly approve.- very disappointed- going to give it another try today after work so I can take every 6 hours over the weekend this way if it does knock me out im home.."
1
February 20, 2015
15
124,249
Skyla
birth control
"I got the skyla placed in October. Since then,my skin has improved and I have began to lose weight. I was unable to lose weight on depo and I'm just happy that skyla has been able to put me back on track. However, in Feb. I had a 13 day period. I would recommend skyla to anyone and it is definitely worth it."
10
January 31, 2016
2
60,521
Ranexa
angina
"After some scary bouts of angina the Dr. put me on Ranexa. I am really impressed what i can work hard at age 74 minus the chest pains. I was pleasantly surprised when my A1c dropped significantly. I have had some problems that I am not sure if they are side effects. Serious swelling of my feet and ankles, increase...
9
June 7, 2015
46
194,996
Levetiracetam
seizures
"I've been on Keppra for around 4 months now. The only thing I like about it is that I don't feel like a zombie like I did while taking Tegretol. Apart from that it does not really control my seizures and makes me dizzy and forgetful."
5
January 29, 2010
17
130,021
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"I took the take action pill last year and I didn't research it or anything. I was really scared it wasn't going to be effective. My husband got it for me. I'm happy to say this pill didn't really have any scary or painful side effects the only thing I felt was maybe little cramps breast pain and that was it. I got my ...
9
January 15, 2015
10
140,238
Asenapine
bipolar disorde
"I love this medicine. I have Bipolar 2 and post traumatic stress disorder. I have been on this medicine for 9 months. It puts me to sleep about 15 mins after taking it. I have lost 35 pounds (I had gained 50 pounds on Lamictal and Abilify) I am off the Lamictal. I have been able to stay out of the hospital. I feel bet...
10
January 20, 2013
65
188,416
ParaGard
birth control
"I have had ParaGard for 5 years and it has been perfect for me. I have never had children and insertion HURT. I hadn't prepared or taken any pain killers. I needed pain killers for a week and my next three or four periods were more painful. To be fair, I had previously been on the pill which regulated my periods and ...
9
April 15, 2017
7
16,611
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I have been on this birth control for a few weeks now and have had nothing but issues with it. The first few days were fine and I had very few problems As I got farther along into the pill pack I started having more side effects such as Bad cramps, light headed, I was very moody, My back was very achy, and I started t...
1
November 4, 2015
2
171,942
Amitiza
constipation, drug induced
"The nausea hit within 20 minutes or so. I kept trying to vomit in the toilet, but just dry heaving. I was crying at the same time and my poor cat was standing near me crying, too. I was sick for hours and really thought about calling an ambulance. I laid down with a blanket and was shivering. This has been the ...
1
August 30, 2016
15
190,895
Tessalon Perles
cough
"I've had asthma since I was a baby. all colds since I was a baby have ended up turning into bronchitis or pneumonia. I am 29 now and asthma only flares up once or Twice a year from a bad cold. The ONLY thing that has ever helped my cough was codeine cough syrup... It's a miracle drug. (Aside from inhalers but that ...
10
June 27, 2016
36
162,036
Camila
birth control
"There's a lot of bad reviews on here, so I thought I'd offer my experience to balance it out. Camila has been fine for me. Switching from estrogen-based birth control to progestin-only I have noticed a few negative side effects. I have slightly more acne/greasier skin. I also have a lot more breast pain/tenderness w...
6
September 22, 2017
4
81,982
Liraglutide
obesity
"I started Saxenda on April 1st. My starting weight was 249 and I am 205 today. I have no side effects at the 3 mg. dose because my body is used to the drug by now. You have to eat clean and small portions.No cheating!"
10
October 19, 2016
19
19,942
Pregabalin
neuralgia
"I have nerve damage in my L4 / L5 disc and down my leg. Out of all my medicines the one that helps me the most is Lyrica. I can tell if I miss a pill because my pain goes up. The pain medicines just hide the pain and not that well on cold and rainy days. Lyrica helps the pain - it is the best nerve medicine I have eve...
8
July 9, 2009
42
178,108
Duloxetine
anxiety
"I can't sleep, I am talking to fast and my heart feels like its going to fly out of my chest at anytime. They were trying to slow it down and all they did was speed it up."
1
October 12, 2011
19
124,555
Skyla
birth control
"Had the iud placed this morning, not going to lie it hurt felt like a lot of pressure. According to the dr and nurse it's normal considering I've never had any kids before this. I also heard this is good for three years here goes ...."
10
July 1, 2015
1
46,435
Modafinil
obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome
"Provigil has saved my life, as the saying goes. I am taking 300 mg and 100 mg six hours later. Despite my use of a CPAP and caffeine I still suffer from chronic fatigue and the Provigil has helped me to maintain some semblance of a normal existence. There are no apparent side effects and the result is to make me fee...
10
August 12, 2008
10
51,742
Aczone
acne
"I have had severe grade 4 cystic acne for well over 10 years now. I only really get cystic acne on my chin and jaw line (the rest of my skin is immaculate) and I don't have these nodules constantly, just every month or so. My nodules were so bad and large that I would need 3 to 4 injections to bring the swelling down....
10
January 18, 2013
31
188,802
Abiraterone
prostate cance
"Very satisfied with this drug. PSA dropped from 40 to 15 in 3 months. No side effects noticed."
9
December 23, 2016
7
159,284
Aprepitant
nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced
"Fantastic medicine. I never vomited once or even felt sick whilst on Emend. Well done."
10
September 6, 2012
10
103,192
Estarylla
birth control
"Since I've started taking this pill my mood has been all over the place, I've been crying, and sad all the time, and I'm a really happy person, I never have acne and now I have acne is really bad I feel bad! It's been only one week."
1
March 7, 2017
1
160,851
Buspirone
anxiety
"This medication is unbelievable. After 3 days, the anxiety I have been suffering with for over 15 years disappeared. I don't feel cloudy headed or unable to function. It's as if one day I woke up and my life is stress free. I did not suffer any side effects but I am also not on any other medication. I do not drink or ...
10
April 27, 2009
520
123,812
Skyla
birth control
"I gave birth 2 months ago and decided I wanted a birth control that lasted 3 -5 years so I wouldn't have a another child any time soon. I was so worried about the pain. But surprisingly I didn't feel a thing . The doctor told me it was easy on me because I just had my son . I haven't had any pain so fair just light bl...
10
February 6, 2017
0
45,220
Fluoxetine
depression
"very helpful"
7
April 27, 2016
3
91,468
Anastrozole
endometrial cance
"Endometrial stromal sarcoma: I've been on this medicine since hysterectomy/pathology report in March, about five months. Too soon to tell if it is working but so far so good. The side effects are as stated by many already...increased joint pain and stiffness everywhere and especially hands and feet, increased weight...
8
August 28, 2012
42
32,565
Lisinopril
high blood pressure
"My blood pressure was 150's/100's. My doctor did not want to prescribe Altace which worked in the past. The prescription he gave me was 20mg Lisinopril with 12.5mg of hydrochlorothiazide. My blood pressure has reduced to 120's/80's. My blood pressure does fluctuate sometimes to 90/70. I then become very dizzy. I have ...
6
May 21, 2009
210
207,057
Emollients
dry skin
"Used CeraVe moisturizer lotion on face and neck. Within 20 minutes skin extremely red and burning. I believe the ingredient "niacinamide" is the culprit. I have used retinoids for years without any problems."
1
January 25, 2014
6
93,430
Vortioxetine
depression
"I didn't really notice any improvements, my mood was just as inconsistent and my anxiety just as prevalent, and I experienced many of the symptoms (notably the inability to sleep, and sometimes very strong nausea for an hour or two after taking the tablet, among others). I tried it twice but both times it had the same...
3
March 1, 2015
53
66,180
Propranolol
migraine prevention
"Went from headache at least 3 times a week to none."
10
January 8, 2009
21
30,346
Klonopin
anxiety
"It helps my anxiety 100%! Now I can be social and feel a lot better."
10
December 23, 2011
20
151,176
OxyContin
pain
"Have been on this medication for about 1 and a half years. Severe neuropathy in both ankles and feet, degenerative disc disease in 2004\, several broken bones over the years from horseback riding. This medicine has given me my life back after suffering with chronic pain for years. Take 120mg of Oxycontin twice a day a...
9
September 24, 2010
41
228,818
Tadalafil
erectile dysfunction
"I got tinnitus one hour after taking 1.5mg. It is still going. Do not take Cialis."
1
October 6, 2017
4
119,512
Testosterone
hypogonadism, male
"For 20 years I have treated my hypogonadism with daily, very small injections of testosterone cypionate administered subcutaneously. Blood levels have been excellent and consistent. Dosage is easily fine-tuned if blood levels are too high or to low."
10
April 2, 2012
8
160,286
Buspirone
anxiety
"I been like a lab rat for many years. Have been on and off this trash Hasn't ever helped me. They (different Dr throughout years) will try this first. For one. I don't want to be over or under medicated. I understand everybody reacts differently to prescriptions or any thing they eat, drink, or put in body. Hon...
1
April 5, 2017
9
120,335
Montelukast
asthma
"I was started on it after the first acute sudden asthma attack of my life and the inhalers weren't working... which landed me in the emergency room and had some continuing lung spasms in the weeks following this. Once on it, for the first time in many years I was no longer waking up wheezing and with shortness of br...
10
March 5, 2017
19
44,970
Fluoxetine
depression
"Admittedly, when I started Prozac and up until I stopped taking it, I was not very honest with my therapist on my emotional state, so I never changed medication despite it's lack of effect on me. I was taking it to help with my depression and anxiety, and it didn't help with either. It didn't have any negative effects...
1
February 23, 2017
25
61,529
Citalopram
anxiety and stress
"2nd time on Celexa. First was in 2011. I weaned myself of. Started 20mg daily this year due to extreme anxiety and panic attacks. No I'll side effects. It's a blessing to me."
10
November 27, 2016
37
79,714
Xarelto
deep vein thrombosis
"Was on xeralto for three months and enjoyed the freedom from warfarin...BUT went back to warfarin because head aches, constant sore upset stomach, weird dreams and hallucinations at night...Three weeks off xeralto and back on warfarin am feeling normal again...Just me and if xeralto works for you stay with it..."
9
January 17, 2014
72
23,532
Methadone
pain
"After suffering a back injury and having two surgeries, I have had chronic back pain for the last 10 years. I have used many narcotics to try to relieve the pain including hydrocodone, percocet, vicodin, demerol, morphine, darvocet and oxycontin. None of these worked for my pain and I thought I would just have to liv...
10
August 8, 2009
42
111,685
Cipro
kidney infections
"Cipro was working for me and just stopped.I started getting sick again halfway through the treatment."
2
May 3, 2010
38
187,416
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack
vaginal yeast infection
"I used the Monistat 3 day suppository, NOT the cream, and it worked as intended leaving me relieved from my YI & its symptoms. Right after I used it I laid back and read these reviews...omg I braced for impact, but nothing bad happened! Bottom line: don't use the cream insert. Kudos to every ladies' review...
8
March 30, 2017
3
189,281
Oxycodone
chronic pain
"I have been taking this prescription for about five months now. Before that, I was taking OxyContin 30 mg twice a day and oxycodone 10 mg as needed. I asked my doctor to switch me over to these oxycodone only, with a slight raise in the dose, because of the price. OxyContin are terribly expensive! "
10
July 1, 2013
11
10,287
Breo Ellipta
copd
"started to go blind"
1
April 9, 2017
8
63,643
Epiduo
acne
"A couple days ago I was prescribed Epiduo, I didn't have really bad acne but I had just enough where I didn't like my face. I've been trying Epiduo for a couple days now and I have already seen improvements in my face."
8
August 12, 2014
42
86,482
Invokana
diabetes, type 2
"NOT If it was the last diabetic drug left on earth! I never had any body pain till I went on to this medication. I had stopped and started it four times. Each time the body pain a lymph nodes were swollen , I was screened for HIV all other STD 4 x in one year as well as cancer screening to see if that is what was cau...
1
February 3, 2017
17
28,224
Lexapro
anxiety
"Lexapro made everything worse for me. Had horrible side effects! Teeth clinching, headaches, zombie like, no energy, insomnia and horrible nightmares. Had to stop after 3 days."
1
April 3, 2015
22
12,424
Parnate
depression
"I tried at least 7 or 8 "traditional" antidepressants. They never worked at all. Quite the opposite; I had to take benzo because I became tremendously violent and aggressive. My doctor finally decided that he had no option but to prescribe Parnate, for which you need a special license in my country. What a difference!...
10
July 20, 2015
31
73,791
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
acne
"I'm 19 years old, & I've taken Loestrin 24 Fe for 4 years now - I absolutely love it! From age 12 I had 9-10 day irregular, extremely heavy cycles. My cramps were so bad that I couldn't get out of bed & would start vomiting, & my acne was out of control. Once I turned 15 my mother suggested birth control. The first mo...
10
October 16, 2012
32
192,614
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I had the worst mood swings on Yaz. Cried basically every day over the stupidest things, made me extremely tired and stressed, and made me gain a ton of weight. After a year of being on it I switched to Tri-cyclen and couldn't be happier."
1
July 8, 2012
4
27,139
Sklice
head lice
"I used the product twice. I coated entire head as directed and let it sit for 40 minutes. The second time, I used a tube and a half and made sure it stayed on my head for the same time - far longer than the required 10 minutes before rinsing out, and didn't wash hair for two days. After both uses, I still felt itching...
2
July 8, 2017
5
27,746
Lexapro
generalized anxiety disorde
"I have noticed such a difference on this medication. I feel more calm about life in general. Social situations used to be extremely difficult for me and now I can be in a room full of people and not feel overwhelmed or anxious. Anyone who struggles with anxiety needs to give this a try. Social anxiety / GAD is a terri...
10
July 22, 2017
43
122,335
Dymista
allergic rhinitis
"I've been using it for a month now, the taste was horrible in the beginning but I've found that if I drink something flavored it goes away. I can breathe a million times better with this spray. I have had chronic sinus headaches since I started taking this but I guess it's a trade off to be able to breathe. I have fou...
6
March 9, 2017
3
129,796
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"The Mirena worked for not getting pregnant and no periods. However, it gave me debilitating cystic acne. It started within 3-4 months after getting the Mirena inserted. I went to several doctors and dermatologists who all insisted that the Mirena was not the cause. I spent thousands of dollars on acne prescriptions a...
1
May 8, 2015
22
216,891
Lifitegrast
dry eye disease
"I am not able to judge the effective of this medication because it causes me to develop a urinary tract infection. I have tried it 3 times and developed the problem after each one."
1
May 17, 2017
7
107,043
Implanon
birth control
"I love it! No major side effects. No more worrying about condoms or taking a birth control pill. I didn't gain weight. I workout 5-6 times weekly and eat healthy. Plus Implanon doesn't make you gain weight. It makes you have a bigger appetite. So if you can control the urge to eat when you want. You wont gain weigh...
9
April 18, 2013
19
7,535
Xanax
anxiety
"This med helped me to go back to a stressful job after burnout.I am so grateful to have had this to deal with stress++++.I was able to function well.but not get panicked or be exhausted by the stressful Work in a hospital..5mg per day was so helpful."
9
November 19, 2016
42
196,905
Paroxetine
anxiety
"I have taken paxil on and off for roughly 17 years. I thought it was helping and that the anxiety, moodiness and feeling a bit zoned out was normal and hormones. But 10 months ago I changed to Zoloft due to a pregnancy and I feel like a new person. My husband was the first to notice it! My stress levels have decreased...
3
March 31, 2016
16
140,356
Asenapine
post traumatic stress disorde
"I have had depression and anxiety panic disorder, suicidal thoughts and post traumatic stress disorder for about 25 years. I've tried pretty much every medicine you can think of for these conditions. When I started on Saphris I started feeling better after the fourth day. I actually felt a little manic because I was c...
9
April 24, 2012
45
31,750
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Omgosh!! Somebody help me! I applied the cream and it burns and hurts and itches! I jumped up to get a bag of ice and put it down there after I rubbed the cream off. It still itches like anything. Never using it again!!!"
1
December 7, 2015
7
51,124
Azithromycin
tonsillitis/pharyngitis
"All medications have risk for side effects some people get them and some don't. As well as some medications work for others and some don't. We are given medication that is recommended base in research. If first line therapy does not work then they go to what is recommended next."
10
June 11, 2016
6
107,587
Implanon
birth control
"I got the Implanon in April 2010. I wasn't numb enough so it really hurt. The first 2 months or so were okay. No negative changes, very light spotting for a couple of days a month. Around month 3, I started gaining weight, became very moody, and stopped being interested in sex. It got worse and worse, and after gainin...
3
January 27, 2011
1
115,358
Propofol
anesthesia
"I was given Propofol two days ago to have my stomach scoped. Worked great for the procedure. 36 hours later I developed muscle spasms in my lower abdomen and anytime I went number 2 in the bathroom. After reviewing the side effects, it does say can cause severe abdominal muscle spasms. So now I am getting a anti-spasm...
6
November 9, 2016
6
176,453
Lorazepam
anxiety
"Klonopin made me irritable & short with people especially as they began wearing off. Xanax are ok but made my food taste better so I gained some. So Ativan several days now and its just perfect. Little sleepy but I'll work through that."
9
December 6, 2013
80
214,782
Prevpac
helicobacter pylori infection
"I have been taking Prevpac for a week now, and the horrible abdominal pain is long gone. :) However, I am experiencing rather unpleasant back pain as a side effect. I have been stretching like crazy trying to mitigate it, but it doesn't seem to be working. I am using ice packs and a portable tens unit to deal with it...
9
March 19, 2015
13
216,970
Oxcarbazepine
bipolar disorde
"I have been on Trileptal for about 5 years know and I feel a lot better then I did before I was on like 3 or 4 other medications before hand and I kept telling my doctor they werent working so finally I switched to a different Dr who actually listened and he put me on the Trileptal I don't have any episode or any thin...
10
May 24, 2016
58
171,181
Levitra
erectile dysfunction
"I had tried Viagra and Cialis before Levitra. With Viagra 50mg I got a good erection, but I also got heartburn and a stuffy nose and headache. With Cialis 5mg I got almost no results, but with Levitra 10mg, a good erection that lasted, with very little heartburn or stuffy nose/headache afterward, and another good erec...
9
February 13, 2013
117
151,008
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
bacterial skin infection
"I took Bactrim for a boil on my face. After 2 days of taking, the boil began to drain but the nausea and stomach pain has been very uncomfortable."
7
October 1, 2009
35
147,238
Alprazolam
panic disorde
"This is an absolutely wonderful medication. Xanax, along with 40mg of Prozac, has given me my life back. No more insane panic attacks and no more not being able to sleep. Take no more than what the doctor says to take in one day."
10
May 26, 2013
67
199,572
Depo-Provera
abnormal uterine bleeding
"Had the shot once, no bleeding the first two months then the third month a four week long period. Didn't go back (due for another shot May third) and I've pretty much been bleeding/spotting the whole time. April-September and still going strong."
1
August 22, 2014
55
17,149
Flexeril
muscle spasm
"This medicine has greatly improved my quality of life with my spasms in my back!"
10
October 11, 2011
36
62,156
Citalopram
anxiety and stress
"This is seriously a miracle medicine! Ever since I went on this, it kicked in within a couple of weeks and after 3 weeks or so, my anxiety has been completely GONE, no more problems at all! I was having problems swallowing food and just swallowing my own saliva in general because of generalized anxiety disorder, every...
10
April 9, 2014
221
215,405
Senna
constipation
"My doctor had prescribed Senokot 8.6mg tablets, 1x twice daily as needed to help compensate for my constipation that is commonly caused by narcotic pain relievers, such as Morphine, Methadone, oxycodone. At first it was great. I had no discoloration, no bloating, it was comfortable and gentle, almost as if it were nat...
5
April 10, 2010
81
98,913
Lutera
birth control
"I have been on this for a few years and I've always been very happy. However, my pharmacy has stopped carrying it so they switched me to Aviane. I took Aviane for two months and convinced my pharmacy to give me the last of their Lutera so I am back on that again. I don't know if Aviane increased my sex drive or if L...
8
September 28, 2017
1
43,490
Hydromorphone
pain
"The one time I got Dilaudid I was in the ER for extreme dehydration and excruciating stomach cramps. They put it into the IV and within a few seconds, the pain melted away completely. It kept the pain away while they re-infused me with fluid. Amazing medicine, no side effects and complete pain relief."
9
December 20, 2010
7
87,538
Naproxen
back pain
"Male - 33years old. Excruciating pain in lower SI region of my back following an aggressive 30 mile bick ride and a few days of surfing. Woke up the next morning with shooting pain in low back which progressed to shooting pains running down my glutes and referred pain to the hip flexor region. For two weeks this was e...
9
October 2, 2015
49
71,934
Tramadol
pain
"I was prescribe 50mg 4x a day and then moved to 300mg extended release. While on the 50mg 4x a day, I noticed it took about 15 minutes to feel some relief from my joint & nerve pain. The only problem was each dose only really lasted for about 20 minutes. The first does ever was a oh yer finally some relief, that la...
2
November 11, 2015
12
64,237
Sertraline
depression
"Although this has kept me sane for the last 5 yrs I cant understand why I have to pay twice because they don't make a 150 mg tablet £8.40 for the 100 mg and a further £8.40 for the 50 mg one illness twice the price. As if we don't have enough to worry about"
10
November 17, 2016
11
124,172
Skyla
birth control
"I had an absolutely terrible experience. I had it in for 6 months and had 2 periods a month, dibilitating cramps that made me cry from pain, mood issues, suicidal thoughts, terrible acne, and 20 pounds of weight gain to name a few. I now have self harm scars from how far this thing pushed me. I really wanted to like S...
2
April 30, 2016
4
87,907
Clindamycin
bacterial infection
"To those who are saying the negative symptoms will not be experienced if you follow instructions, screw you. I'm on this for an infected cat bite. I'm pregnant, it's the only safe antibiotic for me apparently. I am taking these as prescribed by doctor and pharmacist with lots of water and food. The heart burn and stom...
2
March 5, 2017
28
119,464
Testosterone
hypogonadism, male
"Same symptoms as most other reviewers. Been on Axiron for about a month now. Feeling significantly better. Mood, energy, and sex drive are way up. Noticed slight sinus burning/headaches, but I'm not sure they are associated with Axiron. Underarm redness and burning have been pretty significant, but bearable. Don...
8
March 18, 2013
25
92,301
Lyrica
neuralgia
"I had way too many uncomfortable side effects that caused me to stop taking the medicine. It did help with the "pain", but gave me a false sense of wellness and I would over do my ability to be active and suffer."
1
May 16, 2009
33
192,948
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"Ocella was considered generic but recently within the last 2 weeks was changed to be a brand name for no reason what so ever by Medispan."
1
October 19, 2009
2
150,341
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
acne
"Granddaughter in hospital thanks to this, everyone do the research"
1
July 15, 2017
0
208,136
Estradiol / levonorgestrel
postmenopausal symptoms
"The patch works great - no more debilitating hot flashes. But, I almost gave up on the medication because of the difficulty and frustration removing the plastic backing. I finally figured out how to get it off. I take a paring knife and in the middle, tease one side slowly off the adhesive until it is clear it will se...
8
November 7, 2017
0
203,840
Suvorexant
insomnia
"This did nothing to help me go to sleep or stay asleep. Very expensive, up all night and foggy with tingly legs. Not worth "waiting for it to work" as my doctor suggested. 3 nights of no sleep is enough. Nothing. Total waste of money and had headaches each day."
1
April 14, 2017
16
217,135
Oxcarbazepine
bipolar disorde
"After years of trying to treat depression I have finally found the perfect combination 600mg of Trileptal and 200mg of Wellbutrin, twice a day. My Doctor told me when you're on the right thing you will feel like you aren't on anything. That's the perfect way to describe how I feel. I have NORMAL mood swings, instea...
9
August 28, 2010
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