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17,069 | Flexeril | muscle spasm | "I went to my doctor because I knew I pulled a back muscle. I tend to have issues anyways with the piraformus muscle and that aggravates the sciatica. Lower back pain and gluts tend to be an issue with me. I was getting moderate painful back spasms that felt like random poking with a sharp nail. He prescribed 10mg thre... | 8 | October 20, 2015 | 64 |
40,327 | Savella | reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome | "Horrible side effects. I take 12 different medicines each day and when Savella was added the side effects that occurred were--speech impairment, motor skills were dulled, very dulled, just not myself. Couldn't recognize people, couldn't function normally." | 1 | October 27, 2011 | 9 |
82,837 | Paxil | obsessive compulsive disorde | "Paxil made me gain 5 lbs.. I noticed most of it was in my abdomen. It also made me very tired. I gained 15 lbs. overall. I was taken off it, but my energy wasn't coming back. It turned out I had a thyroid problem due to my carbamazepine, which controls my epileptic seizures." | 2 | November 12, 2016 | 3 |
43,985 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | ovarian cysts | "I got on it for my cysts which cause horrible pain and heavy periods. Since taking it the pain hasn't been too bad, and the periods shorter and lighter. My only problem with it is that it made me gain weight to which I have tried everything to lose, but am unsuccessful." | 5 | June 14, 2012 | 3 |
157,395 | Guaifenesin | ibromyalgia | "I have been using guaifenesin as a treatment for the reversal of fibromyalgia symptoms for 4 years. As an RN, I was very skeptical since there aren't any positive studies done for this purpose. I had suffered with fibromyalgia symptoms for 12 years, was nearly bed bound, and was researching electric scooters. After re... | 10 | August 15, 2016 | 77 |
185,576 | Saxenda | weight loss | "I started 02/20/17 with a sample from the Dr office. My insurance covered it, but I still have to pay $100 for a month's supply and $30 for the needles. I take the shots at night to reduce the side effects. Only time I feel queasy is the morning after I up my dose. I just upped it to 2.4, next week I'll be on the full... | 10 | March 13, 2017 | 19 |
220,363 | Amitriptyline | depression | "Unable to urinate." | 1 | December 13, 2013 | 40 |
184,267 | Hydroxyzine | anxiety | "Started out with Zoloft only and that helped - however I was still experiencing racing thoughts and bad sleep. Doctor prescribed Hydroxyzine 25 mg (three times a day as needed). I take 50 mg before bed and absolutely feel wonderful the next day. I wake up early, feel great and can get through the day. Been taking this... | 10 | December 9, 2015 | 22 |
119,834 | Losartan | high blood pressure | "I've been on Losartan for about 12 months. At first this medicine lowered my BP to about 130/88. Over the 12 month period, my back by my kidney area felt like someone kicked it. Then, I was experiencing major depression off and on for months, nausea, extreme sensitivity to sound that I would startle easy, along with f... | 5 | December 4, 2017 | 1 |
33,465 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I like the pill now because most of the side effects have gone away. The first month is the hardest though. My body had a very hard time adjusting to the pill and I had insane mood swings. I went from insanely angry, to sad, and depressed, even considering self harm. I do not feel any of those emotions now but if you ... | 5 | May 23, 2015 | 10 |
195,371 | Glatiramer | multiple sclerosis | "I've been on Copaxone since January 2012. I was diagnosed Dec. 2011. Copaxone has give me energy to do my daily duties. I still have a day or 2 in bed from time to time. The key to Copaxone working is to keep those D3 vitamin levels up. I go to pain management for combination of degeneration & Multiple Sclerosis pain.... | 10 | July 10, 2013 | 103 |
14,241 | Myrbetriq | overactive bladde | "Within hours Myrbetriq resulted in normal frequency and stream of urine. I expected it would take weeks to works based on product insert. I was on Vesicare but this really works for me!" | 10 | March 28, 2015 | 56 |
206,707 | Levalbuterol | copd, acute | "I have been using this for two months now and it is very helpful, a lot better than the albuterol solution I had for my nebulizer. This is wonderful. I can actually catch my breath with this and can walk a lot further using it." | 10 | September 17, 2008 | 21 |
142,266 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I got this IUD on June 23 this year so I’ve had it for about 5 months. Insertion was very easy, however, about an hour or so after insertion I had cramps similar to labor pains than period cramps. They came and went for 5 days or so. Advil helped a lot to relieve them. I still occasionally had intense cramps for the f... | 10 | November 11, 2017 | 1 |
51,854 | Ustekinumab | psoriasis | "On Stelara for about 9 months now. It does work well on reducing my very thick, very stubborn head to toe psoriasis that I've suffered from for nearly 20 years.
The reason I am only giving it a 6 rating is that the manufacturer has totally over rated their product in terms of the length of time it lasts. For me, ... | 6 | June 16, 2014 | 84 |
76,506 | Azor | high blood pressure | "I went through several BP meds. Some made me sleep all day and others just did not work. I have two young boys, and I knew I needed something that really worked. After a year or so of the wrong medicines, my doctor put me on Azor. Like everyone here my improvement was so sudden and so good. I was immediately back ... | 10 | October 31, 2009 | 30 |
232,061 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I have used Trazodone for about a year my dose is around 225mg. It seems to be one of the few sleep medication that has worked for me. Most other medications I have been on for sleep have had side effects which often out weighed the benefits. The only "side effect" of Trazodone I get is sleepiness. Although I don'... | 10 | December 19, 2008 | 45 |
122,689 | Linaclotide | irritable bowel syndrome | "I tried everything. Diet, exercise, teas, fiber supplements, miralax, amitiza (rx). This is the only one that has worked immediately and effectively. I am out of commission for two hrs after taking which has to be on an empty stomach so I'm only taking on weekends now. No headaches, nausea, or other I'll effects lik... | 10 | September 30, 2015 | 30 |
134,260 | Prednisone | inflammatory conditions | "Started on prednisone about 15 years ago along with 500mg of naproxen 2x daily to control RA. My dr started weening me off the prednisone a year ago when I had a heart attack and was taken off all nsaids. I was down to 2mg a day when I was hospitalized with gall bladder surgery.
With no help for pain the RA is flar... | 8 | August 16, 2016 | 20 |
82,539 | Liraglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "Started taking Victoza on 3rd June, had no side effects, lost 2 stone in weight. Blood sugar down from 20 plus to in the 5 and less, also take metformin SR. 4 tablets a day, also blood pressure down to normal. It's the best thing since sliced bread. Feeling 100% better, the only thing that will send blood sugars up is... | 10 | July 12, 2010 | 13 |
199,064 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I was on depo-shot for a little over a year and lets just say it was one of the worst experiences of my life. At the beginning it was good I thought it was the best birth control I've ever been on no periods thought it would help me a gain a little weight. Boy was a wrong! Whenever I would have sex it felt like I was... | 1 | February 10, 2016 | 3 |
190,106 | Hydrochlorothiazide / valsartan | high blood pressure | "I have been on this only since December 2007, but it has made a difference in my life. No more swollen ankles, I sleep better at night, and I have more energy. Works great, with no side effects." | 10 | April 6, 2008 | 39 |
172,181 | Trocaine | tonsillitis/pharyngitis | "Immediate - gave relief from throat pain due to tonsillitis." | 9 | June 25, 2009 | 1 |
223,402 | Cetirizine | allergic rhinitis | "I have used Zyrtec for a couple years to reduce my allergy symptoms and avoid asthma flares. I have a dog that causes symptoms if I play too much, or if I touch my eyes. We got a cat about 1 year ago! Zyrtec met the challenge, the cat sometimes sleeps on my pillow. I am still careful about touching my eyes, but Zyrtec... | 9 | April 16, 2008 | 31 |
77,471 | Avapro | high blood pressure | "ALERT!!!! I could not be awakened from a deep sleep the second time I took this drug. I realized later, I almost went into a coma! I slept for 13.5 hours, and a friend had to wake me up,pour coffee down me and make me started walking. I did not even hear my dog trying to get me up. It took over 48 hours to recover. I ... | 1 | March 2, 2009 | 51 |
143,233 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "It works.. but my period was all over the place for 3 years. I would have 3 day periods, then spotting, then back on heavy for a day then back off for a week then started all over again. Some months I'll have my period for 5 days, others 2 weeks. By the time the bleeding & brown spotting stop it's time for another cyc... | 4 | April 19, 2017 | 3 |
75,725 | Temazepam | insomnia | "I have been taking Temazepam 30mg nightly for about 7 years. The results have been very good for sleep but I also have a side benefit, the Temazepam also mask my pain from severe neuropathy. I decided to stop taking the drug and did for over 3 weeks with no withdraw issues but the neuropathy came back with a vengeance... | 10 | December 20, 2016 | 34 |
50,391 | Gabapentin | ibromyalgia | "I have severe fibromyalgia, severe Crohn's Disease and other conditions associated with these. I've taken pain medicines and Lyrica with little help. I was put on 600 mg of Gabapentin and the results were fantastic. Helped my Crohn's and arthritis also. Very happy." | 10 | May 23, 2013 | 137 |
231,834 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I started trazodone 7 years ago. 50 mg at first then reduced to 25mg. It allows me to fall asleep fast and stay asleep. Can not tell if it affects mood. No known side effects." | 10 | May 19, 2013 | 63 |
172,157 | Doxazosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "Took Cardura for two years the developed ringing in my ears. As soon as I stop taking it it went away. Very good drug for BPH but not worth the ringing in the ears. Waiting for a med that does not have this side effect. MD said all have one side effect or another." | 8 | February 8, 2017 | 12 |
158,363 | PanOxyl | acne | "I LOVE this product! At 1st sign of a belemish or whitehead that is really painful (you know what I'n talking about). Here's what I did, I put ice on the pimple, to help with pain and swelling and I a put a a thin to moderate layer of PanOxyl Aqua Gel. Most of the time the pimple went away on its on, or it even "pop... | 10 | April 4, 2008 | 10 |
198,103 | Muse | erectile dysfunction | "Followed all instruction to the letter. All I got was a bit of a burning sensation in my urethra and a bit of numbness over most of my penis. " | 1 | June 2, 2017 | 9 |
19,474 | Pregabalin | ibromyalgia | "I have just started started on Lyrica 75 mg. Taking it once in the night. It seems to be working. My pain is down a bit and am able to do a lot more work than before. Also don't get as tired as before. Just got back from visiting turkey and the week I spent there was hectic. Lots and lots of walking. Don't think I wou... | 6 | June 1, 2014 | 128 |
148,968 | Mirena | birth control | "I got mine October 18th 2014, six weeks after giving birth. The first few months were hell. Insertion didn't hurt but I was still taking Hydrocodones from my episiotomy so that's probably why. I bled for 4 months straight. Then when my periods came back they lasted two weeks. I lost so much weight, and it wasn't good ... | 6 | November 2, 2015 | 8 |
165,584 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "First one worked fine, no periods and no pregnancys! 2nd one fitted!!! OMG I felt like I was losing it! I eventually worked out that my anxiety was linked to it! Had it taken out and ended up having 12 months of counselling. Always been a bit of a worrier but the mirena sent it to a whole new level!! Never again. I no... | 3 | May 10, 2017 | 8 |
17,208 | Flexeril | 4</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I messed up my back about 3 months ago and it got so bad that I could hardly walk. My doctor put me on Norco for the pain, but it didn't really help, and flexeril to help me get to sleep without hurting so bad, but instead of helping me get to sleep, it literally kept me up. There were nights that I would lay in bed f... | 3 | May 6, 2009 | 4 |
83,620 | Levocetirizine | allergic rhinitis | "I have been taking Xyzal for nearly 1 year now and it truly has been my life saver. I suffer from extreme seasonal allergies and indoor allergies with all the symptoms; itchy red eyes, itchy ears and feet, sneezing 5 times an hour, congested sinuses, headaches, congestion, hives, and frequent bloody noses. I tried ... | 10 | April 2, 2009 | 33 |
109,294 | Nexplanon | birth control | "This implant is evil!! I had it put in September of 2015 and it has been nothing but a headache. For the first month I didn't have any side effects but by the second month my face started breaking out so bad and I haven't had acne since I was about 13. Now my breakouts are starting to spread to my neck and chest! I al... | 1 | February 1, 2017 | 1 |
206,705 | Levalbuterol | copd, maintenance | "32yr old female with copd and asthma. After trying several inhalers Xopenex is the best by far for me. Have experienced no side effects and it significantly opens my airways." | 10 | November 7, 2009 | 43 |
198,732 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I started my DEPO shot January 25 2017 which was 2 days after my period ended. My next period was due on the 15th. And I've been bleeding every since. Today makes 21 consecutive days I've been bleeding. It's making me dehydrated and I'm already anemic. I'm supposed to go back in April but they will not be seeing me. I... | 1 | March 7, 2017 | 10 |
65,485 | Yasmin | acne | "I've been on Yasmin for about 4 months now. I love it, my face has cleared and I get little to no cramps. I used to have 8 day long periods and now they are 4-5 days and are much lighter. My hair doesn't seem thinner and I haven't gained weight. I recommend it." | 9 | July 8, 2011 | 45 |
213,879 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I've had yeast infections in the past and just recently, I noticed I had some itching and dryness with white-ish discharge. I decided not to wait until the problem got worse, so I went to the store and bought a Monistat 1. It was the one with the pre-filled applicator. Took it last night at around 10. Throughout the n... | 2 | October 17, 2016 | 9 |
54,805 | Bupropion / naltrexone | weight loss | "After years of a gambling addiction, with heavy alcohol use I started seeing My Dr wanted to discuss an Antidepressant, I found information on Contrave and approached my Dr with a compromise that I'd try the Antidepressant if he'd prescribe the Contrave, as It had Wellbutrin which was one we had previously discussed. ... | 8 | February 23, 2017 | 0 |
13,555 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "I actually have ADD. This may work for many people, but it gave me bad chest pain." | 2 | December 10, 2012 | 31 |
13,349 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "I am currently 18 years old, and I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression when I was 13 years old, and I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 14. I currently use Vyvanse for my ADHD, and it has improved my life so much. I went from always zoning out and failing classes, to becoming a straight A student again, ... | 9 | February 26, 2016 | 33 |
17,905 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I've used the NuvaRing for 2 years before my husband & I decided to have a child. I have been on it now for a month. I absolutely love this form of birth control! Pros: no need to remember to take it everyday. Easy to use. Just insert it & go. Have never gotten pregnant on it. I haven't had any issues with it coming o... | 9 | February 18, 2013 | 9 |
6,580 | Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate | constipation | "I have blockages that develop over time high up in my intestine, very bad and bothersome. This product has done more for me then all the rest together. I will miss it. I hope the claims against it are found to be exaggerated and can hardly wait to use it again." | 10 | April 20, 2009 | 2 |
74,541 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | postmenopausal symptoms | "Helps cut down on mood swings and hot flashes. Higher dose pills may make symptoms worse." | 10 | September 24, 2009 | 18 |
191,049 | Campral | alcohol dependence | "At the end, I was drinking a fifth of vodka daily, sometimes more. Was pretty excited about the Sinclair Method using Naltrexone, but it didn't work for me as it did for others. Two trips to the psych ed with debilitating depression fuelled by alcohol, one inpatient stint and one rehab later, my psychiatrist prescri... | 9 | September 3, 2017 | 16 |
91,863 | Lyrica | neuropathic pain | "Taking Lyrica for spinal cord injury. Started with 75 mg daily. Seem to stop the severe burning in my feet but I have memory problems with blurred vision. Dr. has upped the meds to 150 mg 2X daily not sure how I'm going to react to that. I'll report back in a week or two if I have a brain left" | 4 | May 8, 2017 | 20 |
16,906 | Copaxone | multiple sclerosis | "I chose Copaxone because of the liver problems that people have from the oral medication. I have been on Copaxone for 2 months now. I have had site reactions like swelling, redness and itching. I have started using the heat before and a cold pack after my injection which has helped. Recently, I have had some probl... | 9 | June 2, 2012 | 21 |
220,110 | Amitriptyline | migraine prevention | "I am 15 and I have had migranes ever since I can remember, but when I was around 13 it got to the point where I couldn't do anything in any of my classes because I got around 15 a day. So I stated taking amitriplynine and now I only get around 1 or 2 a week, it is a process on what the right dosage is, but it has help... | 10 | September 14, 2015 | 21 |
161,520 | Diphenhydramine | insomnia | "Tried a lot of medicines but this one is good with no side effects." | 8 | January 20, 2009 | 23 |
101,599 | Methocarbamol | muscle spasm | "I have taken many muscle relaxers over the years. After reading some of these reviews I thought I would share my experience.
I suffer from fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, myofacial pain with trigger points...I think you get my drift.
This has been the only muscle relaxer I have not become im... | 9 | February 28, 2017 | 25 |
48,974 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Best birth control ever. My doctor prescribed this to me because of heavy bleeding but I was more interested in the birth control portion of it. I've been on it for 3 months now, the first month and a half, I did break out a little. No more than a pimple or two here or there (I had easy skin to begin with), and only h... | 9 | October 5, 2016 | 1 |
168,190 | Rizatriptan | migraine | "If taken at the start of a migraine this medicine works wonders . There are side effects such as dry mouth, tiredness, and joint aches. But as anyone who has migraines know that is a small price to pay for relief from the migraine itself." | 9 | November 3, 2016 | 10 |
25,815 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "I've been on the patch for a month now. So far so good. My breasts look great I've even have a butt now which I'm happy about it. My only complaint is that the first day putting it on it itches. I have a lot of sex drive. Loving the patch so far." | 7 | March 27, 2013 | 8 |
162,373 | Triamcinolone | allergic rhinitis | "This product is horrible, it made me not be able to breath through my nose whatsoever, and stopped up my ears. The other brand works amazingly compared to this crap." | 1 | October 7, 2015 | 7 |
204,038 | FluMist | influenza prophylaxis | "This was very simple to use. I thought it would be great. My 3 year old has vomiting as a side effect. My 6 year old and I seem to have no side effects." | 6 | November 12, 2008 | 8 |
78,298 | Tapentadol | pain | "My doctor prescribed Nucynta about a month ago. At first I didn't notice a change to my sciatic nerve pain. He explained that the drug will improve the longer I continue on it. He was right and now I am feeling so much better. Just came back from a walk. I wish all of you a pain free life!!" | 8 | May 6, 2010 | 138 |
211,688 | Lamotrigine | epilepsy | "I do not like this drug! it gives me an upset stomach, dry mouth, gaining even more weight, makes me feel like I'm about to barf sometimes, I get double vision, dizziness, and even blurred vision. My doctor thought it was such a wonderful idea, and I have told her about my reactions to this medication, but she still... | 1 | November 3, 2017 | 1 |
147,515 | Alprazolam | panic disorde | "I have been taking a combination of 2mg Xanax 3 times a day, 2mg extended release Xanax once daily, and 3mg klonopin twice daily. I have found that this combination of medications and Xanax itself has helped me get my mind back on the things that matter in my life. Get over my fears and make an enormous amount of frie... | 10 | November 13, 2009 | 12 |
217,025 | Oxcarbazepine | trigeminal neuralgia | "Had taken 150 mg twice a day, had a very difficult time swallowing while eating, literally had to cut my food into tiny pieces. This mellowed after 8 days, still always had to have a glass of liquid when eating. Went to 150 mg. twice a day. Taking it with Neurontin, it did relieve my pain for 30 min. in the morning,... | 8 | September 23, 2017 | 0 |
86,714 | Glycerin | constipation | "It did not work at all. One hour and a half later I was able to pass it but with nothing else. Very confusing as I have used before about a year ago and it worked great." | 1 | June 8, 2016 | 3 |
24,613 | Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes | bowel preparation | "I'm down to my last glass of this stuff and all I can really say is it's not for me. Every single glass of this has made me vomit 20-30 minutes after drinking. Enough of it has gone down so that it's working, so every time I vomit, liquid is also coming out of the other end. It's really awful. The vomiting is incredib... | 5 | October 6, 2013 | 8 |
131,405 | Generess Fe | birth control | "This pill is great! Easy to take and has a nice minty flavor. The only side effect I've had is light spotting here and there, but it's a very very minor inconvenience compared to all the positive things. I've experienced no weight gain or acne, or anything like that. My periods are light, which is great. Still have cr... | 10 | March 28, 2014 | 17 |
150,619 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | bacterial skin infection | "I was prescribed Bactrim for a skin infection and took one pill. Within less than an hour I was vomiting, shaking, sweating, and had severe diarrhea. I was literally unable to do anything but lay in bed with frequent bathroom trips for the next 24 hours. It was horrible. Never again." | 1 | November 8, 2015 | 33 |
30,339 | Klonopin | periodic limb movement disorde | "Klonopin works WAY better for me, and with little to no side effects, unlike Requip or Mirapex." | 9 | January 23, 2012 | 26 |
81,544 | Liraglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "My doctor placed me on this medicine to reduce my sugar levels. In just 10 days my blood sugars are down on average 45-50 points --I have not seen numbers like this in 15+ years. Additionally I am down 5 lbs and still on a low dose." | 10 | August 21, 2017 | 11 |
167,140 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "My partner and I had an accident and the condom came off, I was 10 days into my cycle and had a high chance of pregnancy. I took plan b about 16 hours after the incident. For the first two days I had some painful cramping and fatigue, but nothing too severe. I got my period 1-2 days early and couldn't be more pleased ... | 10 | May 19, 2016 | 10 |
188,952 | Olmesartan | high blood pressure | "I have been very pleased with the effectiveness of Benicar 20mg. I started out taking Benicar 20/12.5mg and the 12.5 HCTZ caused dizziness and light-headedness after several days of use. So I requested the plain Benicar 20mg
without the HCTZ diuretic and I have felt much better, no problems at all. My blood pressure ... | 10 | January 31, 2011 | 41 |
23,012 | Methadone | chronic pain | "Best decision I have ever made. Been on 40 mgs for about a week and a half and I already feel better, don't even want the other drugs I was doing, pretty much anything short of a needle. I have more energy and I am already starting to feel like myself again. Just my experience, I know everyone is different. I give 8 o... | 8 | November 24, 2017 | 1 |
150,557 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | traveler's diarrhea | "I've had a stomach disorder for two months. After several trips to the doc someone finally gave me this. I have had no side effects other then breathing heavy a little. But it rid me of what ever bacteria I had causing severe intestinal pain and massively messed up bowels. This helped in the first day. I was exposed t... | 10 | April 16, 2016 | 1 |
192,022 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I've been on Vestura for a little over 6 months. I went on it because I had irregular periods and bad acne, especially on my back and chest. My periods are no longer irregular and are much lighter too. I would say that my acne is about 90% clearer now; my chest and back acne is basically gone, but I've been noticing s... | 8 | March 5, 2017 | 4 |
198,645 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I've been in this shot for 5 months. First 3 months I was always spotting & I was always angry. I always had acne but this shot made it worse. I started having nightmares and my anxiety was worse but I still decided to go on with my 2nd. Once I got my 2nd shot the bleeding went away, most of the side effects went away... | 1 | April 24, 2017 | 2 |
64,467 | Sertraline | anxiety and stress | "Seretine saved my life .. I'm now on 150mg
And feeling fine" | 10 | April 15, 2016 | 34 |
62,523 | Citalopram | depression | "I started taking Lexapro 10 mg about to months ago and felt great well my insurance would not cover the Lexapro no more so I got switched to Celexa. WEll I have been on it for two days and it has made me so mean. I am not liking this at all. Anything makes me irritable so I called my MD and am waiting on a phone call ... | 1 | June 29, 2011 | 5 |
115,456 | Propofol | anesthesia | "Had propofol for colonoscopy. I have had many colonoscopies as I have Crohn's and was always in significant pain on sedatives. This time I was out like a light and woke up feeling very peaceful. No longer will I dread colonoscopies." | 10 | August 13, 2014 | 24 |
92,973 | Vortioxetine | major depressive disorde | "Have been on several antidepressants and this one seemed to be the first to work well. Only side effect was nausea but only lasted a week or two." | 9 | December 31, 2016 | 3 |
161,201 | Risperidone | autism | "My 9 year old son was put on a low dosage (0.25mg twice daily) to try and help aggression. He has been diagnosed with Aspergers. Unfortunatly he was sensitive to the drug and had a bad dystonic reaction. Hands went into spasms with Parkinsons type symptoms." | 1 | March 25, 2009 | 22 |
219,670 | Taytulla | birth control | "This drug made me psycho. It effected my relationship, which was really hard. It doesn’t give me tons of little zits, but a couple large ones that take over my face that I have never really gotten before. If you don’t take it around the same time every day you spot (at least for me I did). But I think overall the wors... | 2 | December 4, 2017 | 0 |
90,147 | Dronabinol | nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced | "My mother was given dronabinol almost 3 weeks ago before starting chemo. She was so weak from not eating much in 3 months. I ask the doctor to start her on it a few days before she started chemo to see if it helped her to eat. I was afraid she wouldn't make it through chemo because she was already so weak. Monday will... | 10 | September 13, 2014 | 15 |
180,704 | Adderall XR | adhd | "My son is 15 and was diagnosed with ADHD and Bipolar Disorder when he was 4. We have tried many medications but the one to gave the most focus and changed his quality of life has been Adderall XR. We immediately notice his lack of focus and hyperactivity level changes if he is late taking his medicines." | 10 | September 5, 2008 | 13 |
189,734 | Hydrochlorothiazide / moexipril | high blood pressure | "This medication has lowered my blood pressure quite well. If fact, I have been able to use the half dose, under my doctor's recommendation quite effectively with no side effects." | 8 | July 21, 2008 | 0 |
160,234 | Rivaroxaban | deep vein thrombosis | "Treated with Coumadin for 3 years. Stopped Coumadin 2 days ago. Started Xarelto last night 20 mg once a day. Maybe it is the excitement of being off Coumadin, but today is the first day I feel normal. No headache, No light headedness, No Fuzzy head, was not tired in the middle of the day. Coumadin really made me f... | 10 | April 5, 2013 | 117 |
188,368 | ParaGard | birth control | "I got the paraguard inserted roughly three months ago. For most of my teenage years / beginning of my twenties I was on the demo shot. Little did I know, it made me SEVERELY depressed. I've been SO scared of putting hormones back into my body ever since the demo shot. SO, I decided to go with the paraguard IUD. It tru... | 5 | June 5, 2017 | 5 |
184,627 | Albiglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "I actually don't know how long I was on Tanzeum, but it was 6mos-1year. Insurance stopped covering and it wasn't quite doing what it needed to for my blood sugar. I had some stuff going on that I am not positive was related to the Tanzeum (like joint pain) but it is worth mentioning because I see some other people say... | 5 | March 15, 2017 | 0 |
107,941 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "I did a review on Xulane 8 months ago. I was taking the Ortho Evra patch and had to switch to Xulane due to it being discontinued. When I did my review, I was on the patch for 1 month. The patch is still very convenient. Increase is sex drive, no vaginal dryness, and light periods - no cramping. I am starting to get h... | 7 | November 21, 2016 | 8 |
158,333 | Ziprasidone | bipolar disorde | "Geodon has caused me to be very hostile." | 1 | February 26, 2009 | 37 |
231,920 | Trazodone | insomnia | "Take one 50mg at bedtime for sleep. Helps me to sleep. If I take 100mg the next day I'm dizzy and groggy. 50mg is good for me." | 8 | February 10, 2011 | 16 |
70,803 | Magnesium citrate | constipation | "Well low and behold I took the MC around 11pm it is now 2:30am and I'm on the pot just pooping away :) my stomach still is a bit uncomfortable but I feel better :) I drank about 3/4 of a 10oz bottle! Highly suggest this for anyone who is constipated" | 10 | March 15, 2017 | 11 |
133,915 | Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene | high blood pressure | "I've been this medicine for 8 yrs and now I'm experiencing severe debilitating joint pain. It feels like gout. I am also wheezing now. I'm ready to get off of it and try something else." | 5 | September 23, 2015 | 23 |
84,427 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | abnormal uterine bleeding | "At first I liked it but over time I noticed my hair thinning and severe depression. My acne got better but overall not worth it. Also the longer I am on it the more I experience yeast infections." | 5 | November 26, 2016 | 0 |
155,270 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "Took for c. diff. infection; on 500mg/3x daily for 10 days. Close to 30 weeks pregnant. Horrible side effects from taking the medicine, such as: extreme fatigue, dizziness (obviously steered clear of driving), heart palpitations, and an increase in mood swings/depression. Heard many others had issues on Flygyl as well... | 5 | November 14, 2015 | 5 |
82,467 | Liraglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "I have been using Victoza now for two years. I lost two stone and my blood sugars are stable now. Wonder medicine!" | 10 | November 29, 2011 | 13 |
9,515 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I've been on this pill for nearly a year now and for the past three months I have been having weird bleeding. When it first started I bleed for 11 days before getting my same 4 day heavy period. I have break through bleeding all the time which is really worrying. Even though I'm not ovulatin I still track my period an... | 8 | March 29, 2016 | 3 |
35,797 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "I am compelled to share my experience with you. I suffered from a severe back injury years ago.I was prescribed 80mg per day of Methadone, 90mg per day of Oxycodone, for the first 6 months I thought this is my only way to get through each day, but then my need grew, I was burning through my meds and buying pills off t... | 10 | September 29, 2015 | 107 |
136,018 | Acamprosate | alcohol dependence | "I tried and tried the AA way and it just didn't work. I was told over and over to attempt treatment and I did, four times. Treatment is extremely overrated. I finally took it upon myself to investigate other options and discovered acamprosate and naltrexone. I am now 5 months without drinking and am so, so happy. ... | 10 | February 21, 2017 | 123 |
31,276 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "After three weeks of antibiotic for an upper respiratory infection I developed a yeast infection. My doctor prescribed Fluconazole 100 mg and Monistat 7. The burning from the cream vaginally I thought was part of the curing process. After 3 days I had burning so bad I stopped using it. Now after 3 doses of Flucon.... | 1 | August 18, 2016 | 5 |
54,831 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "Good" | 7 | February 13, 2017 | 6 |
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