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139,387 | Armodafinil | chronic fatigue syndrome | "I had to fight with insurance to cover my Nuvigil but finally got them too. I have battled to get my hypothyroidism optimized for years and even when I had it at a pretty good level, I was always tired. The Doc labeled it chronic fatigue and the Nuvigil has made a hug difference. I feel like I can finally keep up with... | 8 | February 27, 2012 | 52 |
76,360 | Topiramate | seizure prevention | "Years on it. Yes the headaches are gone...woopie!" | 7 | August 16, 2008 | 26 |
652 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "In the beginning I thought this form of birth control was great. I didn't have mood swings and didn't have a period. After using this for a while I gained about 20-30 lbs and had the hardest time losing it. " | 1 | December 2, 2011 | 5 |
57,273 | Esomeprazole / naproxen | osteoarthritis | "Medication does help with lower back spasms. I found I was able to sleep once the drug kicked in. Taken only when needed, as prescribed by doctor. Side effects for me included pain in left side/stomach area; tenderness in same area; diarrhea for two days after last dose." | 5 | March 28, 2016 | 0 |
156,061 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "I finally worked up the courage to talk with my doctor about erections and asked for a prescription. I take an antiseizure medicine that has erectile dysfunction as a side effect and am 62. The erection effects of this medicine are amazing. I split a 20mg pill in as many pieces as I can without them crumbling, usually... | 10 | November 23, 2013 | 94 |
109,371 | Nexplanon | birth control | "So I've previously used the depo shot which I thought was great.. no periods not too many changes in moods but to have to constantly remember to get it every few months is a drag. I tried the Mirena as well but I had constant bleeding for months and months with no end. I got it out after a year.. I was told many woman... | 3 | December 28, 2016 | 0 |
133,158 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "This is my second month on Tri-Sprintec and so far so good. I was on the Depo-Provera shot for more than a year and as soon as I stopped lost 40 pounds, and it seemed as though both my body and emotions were settling to their normal state. I started taking Tri-Sprintec months after that ordeal and PMS acne has not bee... | 10 | January 10, 2014 | 10 |
95,341 | Otezla | plaque psoriasis | "Third and last day on Otezla.
Took fourth 10mg pill at 6:30am with breakfast. Slight headache, no nausea, no depression. Not feeling myself. I had to make a conscious effort not to 'zone out' all day. BP is up. Had disturbing dreams last night and woke up with pain in hands, ankles, and back. Every plaque is itchin... | 1 | August 11, 2017 | 7 |
9,479 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I was on the Depo shot the first 3 months were great. Loved it well I went in to get my second shot and they gave it to me in the stomach. I bled for three months STRAIGHT.I lgot contact dermatitis in my vaginal opening and soreness from the tampons. I wasn't dry just irritated down there. Well I couldn't take it anym... | 1 | June 9, 2016 | 4 |
27,889 | Lexapro | anxiety | "Last summer I was prescribed lexapro under the name Liberium for my anxiety and depression. I was told to take 10mg once a day, but to ween myself onto it by taking half a pill a day for a week or two. Most of my time on Lexapro was blurry; I couldn't remember a lot. People around me could tell that I wasn't right. I ... | 1 | June 6, 2016 | 12 |
60,526 | Ranexa | angina | "After my last MI, my only recourse was Ranexa because a stent was not able to be inserted. The next night at the hospital I had three episodes of angina like never before. I almost screamed for a nitro pill. Since being on Ranexa I have taken less than five nitro pills in over a year." | 10 | August 3, 2014 | 48 |
221,735 | Dexlansoprazole | gerd | "I started with GERD symptoms in August 2010. Tried over the counter medications and my NP precribed aciphex. No change. Discouraged. She then prescribed Dexilant and it has been a miracle. I can drink a cup of coffee again. However, for a month now I have the diarrhea side effect, but I'll put up with it for now." | 9 | February 2, 2011 | 37 |
173,720 | Brexpiprazole | schizophrenia | "I was taking risperdal before this but that made me too lethargic and have loss of interest in everything. Rexulti has helped me with my bipolar and mild schizophrenia. I take 2mg/day. I only had minor side effects like headaches and upset stomach the first week which faded away. I also take Celexa 40mg a day which I ... | 8 | December 17, 2015 | 20 |
22,034 | Infliximab | crohn's disease, acute | "The medicine was given I.V over a period of 2-4 hours. My problem was the nausea side effect. It was like chemotherapy nausea. They stopped the infusion, but the symptoms continued for a couple of hours.
That said, they gave me Zofran 20 minutes before the next try and slowed the infusion to about 1/4 the rate and al... | 9 | May 24, 2009 | 14 |
219,592 | Microgestin Fe 1.5 / 30 | birth control | "It was horrible. The headaches were never ending and It made me so hungry! Ive been off if it for 2 months now. Just got an the Liletta IUD put in last month and its seriously like night and day. I'm so happy I got off the pill. I'm not crazy hungry anymore and my headaches are gone!" | 1 | November 2, 2017 | 0 |
165,576 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "Hi all, I had Kyleena inserted at the end of March 2017, about a week before my period was due. The process was not that painful, but definitely uncomfortable. I took the day off of work, before a weekend, so I would have a few days to recover. I had some bad cramps following the insertion for a few days and some ligh... | 5 | May 16, 2017 | 3 |
72,967 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I haven't had any problems with the new pill. I had loestrin before they switched it over and I never had any problems with it then either. If anything it's made my period go away completely. I've been on both the old and new name combined for about 3 years now. The only thing that's changed is that they've made the c... | 9 | May 14, 2015 | 9 |
115,568 | Propofol | anesthesia | "Did not even notice initial administration of this drug. Woke up feeling perfectly fine." | 10 | September 19, 2011 | 14 |
56,803 | Meclizine | vertig | "I was prescribed the 25mg pill when I experienced light headedness and dizzy spells for a couple of days. The Dr. told me that I had fluid behind my ear canal causing vertigo and that the med would help. I've taken it twice since last night. Its helping a lot. But, makes me withdrawn and very tired." | 6 | June 7, 2015 | 43 |
183,471 | Cymbalta | osteoarthritis | "My doctor prescribed Cymbalta for me as an antidepressant. I am also arthritic and cannot believe how the pain in my joints has improved since I started taking Cymbalta. I had gotten to the point where I had to go to bed by 7 or 8 pm - not because I was sleepy, but because I was in too much pain to move. Now I am e... | 9 | June 19, 2011 | 93 |
185,061 | Harvoni | hepatitis c | "Almost a year now (7 more weeks to 1st taking of Harvoni-YAY ) 10 months since my 1st test. I was to be checked 6 weeks later but my results were so awesome(10 days later) they skipped the 2nd test to my final test in late February 2016. Final test results=0 again. 14 months prior Harvoni was so bad my condition: seve... | 10 | October 6, 2016 | 20 |
72,223 | Tramadol | chronic pain | "I have venous insufficency in my legs. I take 50 mg. twice a day. Tramadol makes it so I can be on my feet. Otherwise my legs and feet ache so badly! If I miss a dose I'm achey. This medicine is amazing. And you don't feel weird on it. I dread the thought of not having it, pain makes me feel so weary." | 10 | August 22, 2013 | 26 |
53,879 | Immune globulin subcutaneous | primary immunodeficiency syndrome | "I am 41 year old female, have been taking Vivaglobin for about 3 years now after immunoglobulin treatments weren't possible due to my veins couldn't take it anymore. I feel so much better since the treatments. I admit, I hate the idea of poking myself 3 times a week, but I can't rave about it enough. I went through mo... | 10 | April 6, 2011 | 4 |
38,219 | Albuterol | asthma, acute | "Great medicine. I need a potent, systemic bronchiodilator in order for my other inhalers to get where they need to go. This is a really important facet to my plan. I wake up easier, am clear headed, have less depression, and more oxygen to my lungs/brain. I highly recommend it." | 9 | August 6, 2008 | 19 |
15,568 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "This birth control was terrible! Yes, it protected against pregnancy, but the side effects were awful. I had ridiculous mood swings and became very depressed. I am usually a very happy person, so I knew it had to be this medication." | 2 | January 30, 2017 | 4 |
204,320 | BuSpar | anxiety | "I've been on Buspar for two years. The drug does not 'kick in' quickly, but once it does start working, one notices a nice, quiet calm. (It started working for me after ~ 30 days. )It's nothing like the benzodiazepines (thank goodness) and does not make me feel like a zombie with memory problems like Clonazepam (Klono... | 9 | October 6, 2017 | 16 |
150,292 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | urinary tract infection | "I was scared to death to take this medication. I got the Bactrim on a Friday night and didn't have the courage to take it until Sunday night. The horror stories I read about it almost gave me panic attack just thinking about the what if's. Luckily I haven't had any side effects other than my lips burned a bit after th... | 10 | September 17, 2017 | 6 |
102,444 | Aripiprazole | bipolar disorde | "I'd love to say this med was good for me. I can't. I've never had such an awful response to a medication.
After 1 week of being on it I began to experience odd sensations. My arms felt disconnected, I couldn't get comfortable.
At the 2 week mark I had to leave work two days in a row, customers were terrifying m... | 1 | October 13, 2016 | 13 |
145,336 | Zithromax | tonsillitis/pharyngitis | "This is the only antibiotic that ever works for me. Whenever I have a cold and the Dr claims it is viral, it always goes to my tonsils.
This time I waited 7 days suffering fever and a throat so sore I could not swallow, and eventually went to the pharmacist and asked for Zithromax z pak.
Within 1 day I was 80 ... | 9 | December 3, 2017 | 0 |
186,597 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "This will be my third week on Pristiq 50mg and so far I'm feeling quite positive and free of depressive feelings, however that's only if I get a good night's sleep. I have tried one Temazapam which works well but after the third day the build up in my system makes me feel very fatigued. " | 6 | December 5, 2009 | 13 |
44,613 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I liked Ortho-tri-cyclen better, but Tri-Sprintec way worse! I experienced heavier and longer periods while on it and mood swings sometimes (could just be the norm for a 25 year old female though!). I switched to Tri-Sprintec and experienced extreme nausea, although the pharmacist insisted it was the exact same medica... | 6 | August 24, 2009 | 7 |
65,402 | Yasmin | 3</span> users found this comment helpful. | "This pill was great for the first year, I lost weight, had no side effects and light periods. I then started having TERRIBLE problems with my stomach, similar to IBS-D. I have since done a lot of reading and found that many women have had this experience with Yasmin. I am switching to the vaginal ring this week and ho... | 5 | July 3, 2017 | 3 |
151,249 | OxyContin | pain | "I have been in pain for 3 years and Oxycodone has been a life saver. I take 3 x 40s and 3 x 30 IR a day and I can get up and live my life as best as I can. I still have pain but these have made it better to live. I hate how everyone looks down on this medication that my doctor has helped me with. Thank goodness for do... | 10 | June 15, 2009 | 156 |
46,784 | Clindamycin | acne | "I am from India. I had severe and uncontrolled acne problem arising due to oily skin and bad liver. I was advised Clindac A (Clindamycin phospate) along with Liv52. Not a single acne since I am applying this gel. As on date, I didnot counter any side-effects." | 10 | August 24, 2015 | 41 |
151,828 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I went from an occasional social smoker to going through a pack a day. I smoked a pack per day for at least 3 years and realized I couldn't afford it anymore in terms of my wallet and health. I tried several times but I couldn't make it through the second day. So, I decided to take Chantix. My doctor informed me that ... | 10 | July 8, 2013 | 25 |
6,214 | Minastrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I've been on birth control pills for 20 years now. After I had my daughter I started to have consecutive problems of urinary infection because my doctor decided to switch my pill to something that would not affect my breast milk. After I tried many different kinds of pills and other ways of contraception I was finally... | 10 | November 4, 2014 | 13 |
45,192 | Fluoxetine | anxiety and stress | "Overall a good drug, I would recommend it." | 7 | June 11, 2016 | 9 |
82,225 | Liraglutide | obesity | "March 9,2016 went to my doctor to receive my first prescription of saxenda. I am at a dosage of .6 for one week and every week I am to up my dosage. As of right now it's only my third day of using it but I do notice when I over eat I feel very sick. I have not experienced any of the other side effects...hopefully I do... | 7 | March 12, 2016 | 20 |
83,214 | Paxil | anxiety | "I've been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and have been taking Paxil for about 3 months. When I first began the medication I completely lost my appetite. I dropped 10 pounds within the first 2 weeks without even trying. After about a month it leveled back out. However, even after 3 months I still don't sle... | 5 | November 21, 2011 | 20 |
115,530 | Propofol | anesthesia | "I received propofol today for a colonoscopy and it worked wonderfully. I was very worried as past anesthetics caused severe nausea afterwards, but no side effects at all with this drug." | 9 | January 5, 2010 | 30 |
48,817 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I took this medication hoping it would stop my periods as it claims. It's supposed to be a generic of Lybrel. I took it for 8 months, never stopped my period. In fact, I had spotting and bleeding everyday. I also became emotional and moody." | 1 | February 16, 2017 | 2 |
65,625 | Propranolol | anxiety | "Put on propranol for anxiety 80 mg three times daily. I thought this was a high dose but haven't had a true panic attack since. I still get mild anxiety but it's nothing like before. Helped me to wean off clonazepam so I would say it's been helpful." | 8 | January 29, 2017 | 44 |
8,381 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "Wonderful medication!!" | 9 | November 8, 2013 | 36 |
145,631 | Qsymia | weight loss | "I have now been on this med almost a month now I am down to 218 pounds which I have lost a little over 10 pounds since starting and I am feeling great. I do get the tingling in the lips and I already got it in my feet and hands before but it is not biggie. I hardly ever sleep anyway so that doesn't bother me much but ... | 10 | November 19, 2015 | 24 |
24,384 | Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes | bowel preparation | "I experienced a 6 pound weight in two days of fasting while taking this prep. It contains too much sodium for me. Today is one day after my colonoscopy and my stomach is still very distended, hard and I am severely constipated." | 1 | August 11, 2017 | 0 |
98,784 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got Nexplanon about 3 months ago and I love it. The only thing that was uncomfortable was the numbing shot. You don't feel anything after that. My arm hurt for a few days but that was expected. My first period was a whole week but very light and since then I haven't gotten one. The only change I've noticed is when I... | 9 | July 20, 2013 | 8 |
127,843 | Phentermine | weight loss | "Began taking meds last week Thursday lost 10 lbs as of today. Jan 3, 2017. It does work. I find myself a little thirsty now and then but I will continue taking as advised by my doctor. I went from 229 to 219. It really works " | 10 | January 3, 2017 | 25 |
2,638 | Plaquenil | systemic lupus erythematosus | "I was eventually diagnosed with SLE in 2012, 3 months after my first (& worst) flare. I took prednisone for a week, & started taking 200mg plaquenil & 2400mg ibuprofen daily, & 50-150mg tramadol as needed for pain. In my experience, the prednisone helped to reduce the excruciating, debilitating joint pain by calming... | 7 | January 7, 2017 | 16 |
170,635 | Quetiapine | depression | "Was on it a month did not sleep and moods were all over the place." | 3 | August 25, 2014 | 15 |
97,957 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got nexplanon February of 2015 and it is now September. I had my period for about a month and a half and it was irregular after that but now my period is regular again. It was a pain having to deal with that but I have not gained any weight and I suggest the implant to all of my friends. I have unprotected sex weekl... | 9 | September 16, 2015 | 0 |
155,505 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "I made the mistake of not reading about the side effects before taking this medication. I took my first pill at night and was up all night with stomach cramps and diarrhea. It was so bad I thought I had food poisoning. By the second day I had no appetite and the cramping and bloating in my stomach was unbelievable. It... | 8 | December 14, 2014 | 14 |
158,862 | Methylphenidate | adhd | "I found Ritalin increased my alertness and concentration. I rate Ritalin 2/10 as I find it increased my depression, from which point I stopped taking. Unsure whether the Ritalin interacted negatively with my usual small dose antidepressant Cymbalta or if increased depression is an unreported side effect." | 2 | October 27, 2011 | 21 |
100,905 | Orlistat | obesity | "On my second lot now, first time I took them I was 16 which is young but at the time I was 23 stone, so was a risk worth taking. I lost a stone a month for 6 months then as the doctor predicted my body became semi immune to them, but I was also cheating a lot then. I've started them again, started at 19 stone this tim... | 10 | October 4, 2010 | 83 |
195,075 | Restoril | insomnia | "False awakening dreams, night mares, vivid dreams, reduced effectiveness over time." | 7 | June 10, 2014 | 60 |
18,814 | Solifenacin | overactive bladde | "Besides the high cost, the effectiveness of this medication is diminished, due to the side effects. I started on this medication for nine days and stopped. Constipation was the primary side effect almost at the first day, the worst I ever had, in addition to abdominal pain, slight headache and bloating. My Doctor did ... | 2 | July 10, 2017 | 10 |
228,902 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "My legs and lower back were in pain for 2 days." | 1 | August 21, 2016 | 21 |
55,713 | Effexor | depression | "Was very depressed and couldn't sleep. Started on 37.5mg twice a day then doubled. My mood has improved a little but not my sleep. No interest in sex. Can't eat - have lost two stones. Don't know what to do for the best! Not suicidal anymore at least." | 7 | January 16, 2016 | 18 |
173,949 | Provigil | narcolepsy | "Works great. Too expensive. " | 10 | May 1, 2008 | 4 |
11,460 | Pramipexole | restless legs syndrome | "I have had RLS since childhood. I was on Requip and Gabepentin and the RLS was relieved for a short time and then returned with a vengence. My Mother, brothers and sister and grandmother also have it. I was finally put on Mirapex ER starting at .25 about 6 years ago and am presently on 3.75 mg once a day. This me... | 10 | June 21, 2016 | 46 |
133,007 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I recently switched off of this birth control after 10 months. I had no complaints for the first couple of months. My cup size increased from a 34B to a 36C. I am naturally prone to depression, so when I started to have suicidal ideation and deep depression I at first attributed it to my own mental state. After a few ... | 4 | September 14, 2012 | 4 |
36,050 | Efinaconazole | onychomycosis, toenail | "Have been using Jublia for about 2 months on two small toenails. So far it's working very well. The new nail doesn't look perfect, but it looks so much better than before. I had tried several different treatments before this, and none of them worked at all." | 9 | September 8, 2015 | 8 |
132,229 | Ativan | anxiety | "I know that many, including myself are not in favour of the pharmaceutical industry yet, when this drug literally saves your life, i.e. prevents suicidal ideation, can you really hate the industry, then? Think about that." | 10 | February 27, 2017 | 58 |
113,599 | Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine | headache | "This pill definitely took away my tention headaches but I did notice I was wanting to use it and started to use even though I had no headache. I went back and got a refill from my doctor. When I ran out again went back for my follow up she asked if I needed it filled I declined knowing I was going to use it just to u... | 10 | March 16, 2016 | 8 |
143,565 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've was on Nexplanon for about 4 months before switching to an IUD (wanted a longer option).
The best thing about an arm implant or IUD is that you don't have to take a pill everyday. There's no missed doses; these birth control methods have a 99.9% effective rate for a reason lol. It's convenient and YOU can choos... | 8 | December 29, 2016 | 4 |
49,401 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I just want to review this birth control because I know people are more likely to hop on the interweb to write negative reviews rather than positive ones. I had the Mirena for almost five years and all the sudden CRAZY ACNE started. I wanted a BC pill to help with it, and I was given Lutera.
PROS: After the first fe... | 9 | January 2, 2016 | 8 |
13,640 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "I have taken Adderall for over a year and I have had great results. I take 20mg twice a day. I stay on task and accomplish so much more in a day. Initially, I was shaky and jittery and not sure about Adderall, but it was stopped and I feel the full benefits of the drug. The only side effects I would tell someone about... | 9 | December 8, 2009 | 32 |
229,337 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "I have been taking Latuda 40mg for nearly 1 month now. Diagnosed Bipolar II since I was in my mid forties. I am now 65 years old. So far this medication has been very effective. No depression for 3 weeks. No hypomania so far. Seroquel worked fairly well but not as well as Latuda. I have lost a few pounds since I start... | 9 | July 16, 2017 | 17 |
92,989 | Vortioxetine | major depressive disorde | "I suffer from Bipolar with depression. I had been on Trintellix (along with a mood stabilizer) to treat depression for approximately 7 months. My moods had been stable for that long. Then I had some added stress though and had severe depression... worst I have ever had. This ended with me being hospitalized and ta... | 2 | October 17, 2016 | 22 |
135,458 | Tamiflu | influenza | "Went to the doctor with what I thought was a sinus infection - got diagnosed with flu and prescribed both a Z-pack and Tamiflu. My stomach tends to be sensitive, so my doctor warned me to eat before taking my medications and even took the extra step of writing me a script for Zofran (anti-nausea). I went home and had ... | 4 | February 18, 2016 | 9 |
175,345 | Augmentin | sinusitis | "So today I started Augmentin & I’m 18... so after I took it, I felt light headed & very nauseous. Like so nauseous I was burping a lot. I haven’t made a Bowel movement since I’ve taken it so I don’t know for I have diarrhea.? And my stomach just HURTS. Should I stop taking it?" | 1 | November 13, 2017 | 5 |
64,840 | Saphris | bipolar disorde | "It worked well at first but then it started making me really manic. Eventually it caused me to have panic attacks more so than off the medication." | 4 | May 31, 2012 | 17 |
150,421 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | prostatitis | "Dr Prescribed this med for my Prostatitis symptoms, on day 5 of a 28 day plan. Noticeable reduction in symptoms so far. Pain seems to be fading as the days pass. Was told to take the whole prescription as just because the symptoms fade doesn't mean it's gone. Some light side effects are light headed, occasional nau... | 7 | November 8, 2016 | 5 |
164,666 | Diclofenac | period pain | "My doctor prescribed Voltaren after an extremely painful IUD insertion and subsequent cramping. I've never had cramps like these before. I'd literally be curled up in the fetal position, unable to even talk. Depending on the level of pain, this either completely eradicated it or made it totally bearable, and lasted fo... | 9 | March 16, 2009 | 58 |
202,417 | Lithium | bipolar disorde | "It's like being extremely hung over eveyday. Clouded head, no energy, diarrhea and dehydrated. Not fun at all. I guess I'll be manic. Tremors like you've been on a 3 day bender. Anxiety levels are high. They were right when they said it doesn't work for everyone. Hope you have a better experience than me." | 1 | June 3, 2016 | 18 |
17,342 | Toprol-XL | supraventricular tachycardia | "I am a 70 yr old RN. I started having episodes of near-fainting around 16 yr.old (actually fainted twice). I would go to the nurse & ask to lay down-which helped, but she thought I was faking. Next episode, 25 yr old - saw cardiologist, negative EKG, no treatment. Next 2 episodes, 30 yr old, more severe, ER - negative... | 10 | February 11, 2016 | 72 |
178,950 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "I have been on Victoza for 3 weeks now. Started with the 0.6 dose for 1 week then moved to the 1.2 for two weeks. I have lost 17.1 pounds in that time. My blood sugars are also greatly improved. I whole-heartedly recommend this medicine to any one who can handle the side-effects, which have not been too bad at all for... | 10 | November 22, 2010 | 21 |
33,126 | Seasonique | birth control | "Well it worked to prevent pregnancy because there was no way I could have become pregnant when I couldn't even have sex since I basically had my period for a month! In addition I had the pleasure of getting severe cystic acne that I haven't been able to get under control. The cramps that accompanied my period were t... | 1 | November 8, 2009 | 23 |
206,284 | Mesalamine | ulcerative colitis, active | "I'very been on Lialda since diagnoses nearly 10 years ago. I started with 2xday and progressed to 4x day about 4 years ago. A month ago I had a bad flare and am not on 6x day for a couple days + casana (sp?) Which is essentially the same drug only in suppository. It's already working to clear up my flare, but I'm expe... | 10 | March 26, 2017 | 4 |
80,512 | Mobic | rheumatoid arthritis | "Works ok" | 6 | September 22, 2016 | 7 |
105,772 | Methylprednisolone | inflammatory conditions | "The first day/night was when I was the most jittery. The only side effects I got were jitters, slight headache, moodiness, and some dry skin. They get better as the days go on. My back pain has totally disappeared." | 9 | July 9, 2012 | 77 |
194,950 | Levetiracetam | seizures | "Horrible side effects immediately. Could not finish a sentence, felt drunk and tired. " | 1 | July 29, 2012 | 53 |
139,543 | Armodafinil | narcolepsy | "I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy by an MSLT and just found out the results today. I only experience ES with narcolepsy. I have been taking this medicine for almost 2 months now. I have had the dosage increased twice. At first when I started taking the medicine, I was very energized and had a hard time sleeping a few ni... | 9 | October 28, 2009 | 2 |
207,455 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "Had my first colonoscopy and was given suprep. I found it very easy to use and worked very quickly once taken. I followed all directions to the letter. I was surprised when the doctor post procedure said the he had to take extra time to clean. I felt disappointed because it's a lot of work to prep for this procedu... | 6 | October 20, 2016 | 11 |
81,071 | Hypercare | hyperhidrosis | "I've read pages of these reviews after a second sleepless night due to itching and burning after application. I have blisterform eczema, for 7 tests now. I'm a 26yo female. The eczema is on my feet and is triggered by stress and sweating... and stress causes more sweating. My detmatologist prescribed this for me. Day ... | 10 | February 22, 2012 | 1 |
226,456 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Nexplanon has been the worst experience for me!!! I got it inserted June 18, 2015, didn't hurt too bad but the bruising was terrible and lasted about 1-2 weeks. I got my period a few days after the insertion and JUST got off last week. it's definitely good at preventing pregnancy (when I can even have sex) but the sid... | 8 | July 18, 2015 | 2 |
143,187 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I decided to get the nexplanon inserted because condoms weren't convenient. The insertion was amazingly so simple and quick! The numbing agent was just a small pinch, very easy and then my provider inserted the implant with a thing I saw only briefly as I looked away. Be aware before getting this that if you have a lo... | 8 | April 12, 2017 | 8 |
229,309 | Red yeast rice | high cholesterol | "Red Yeast Rice Lowered my total Cholesterol from 300 down to 190 in 3 months. I continued to take one cap a day for a year and the next blood draw was 170. I had no ill side effects and my liver function levels were not effected. I tell everyone to give it a try." | 10 | February 6, 2011 | 68 |
115,855 | Divalproex sodium | bipolar disorde | "Depakote was given to me for onset postpartum psychosis and underlying bipolar 1 as a mood stabilizer. It did it's job. Wonderful results mentally, obsessive thoughts were all but gone and combined with my antipsychotic, it made my life much better.
But, the weight gain was hellish. I have gained 11 pounds in two ... | 10 | January 10, 2014 | 73 |
70,127 | Dimethyl fumarate | multiple sclerosis | "Been on T. since May 2013. Was allergic to Copaxone so was on Rebif for years. Pill is so much better. Side effects of flushing, burning last only 10-15 minutes during the first month or two of starting the pill. Cold wash cloth and relaxing helps during the flushing. Working so well...no new lesions. I drink a ... | 10 | July 20, 2015 | 46 |
226,367 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Nexplanon was a mistake for me. It caused me nothing but issues such as 20 lb weight gain, depression, extreme hunger, month long periods (I was basically always on my period.) it helped my acne but that's all. I had no sex drive and it was pretty useless due to the fact I was always on my period, preventing me from h... | 4 | August 10, 2015 | 0 |
187,397 | Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack | vaginal yeast infection | "Hello all,
I used this product and I must admit moments later after I was finished with inserting the egg and applying the cream an extreme painful burning sensation came. It was soo painful and the tighter I closed my legs to "try" to alleviate some of that pain the more it burned like hell. I remember Benadryl help... | 7 | June 14, 2017 | 9 |
111,362 | Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir | hepatitis c | "Worst experience of my life!! I am so sorry I took it!!! I started out feeling great, more energy, then about 7 weeks in developed cardiac issues, had to wear a heart monitor. Developed dangerously high blood pressure, and became bed bound. I am now 10 weeks off of it, and am still feeling awful. I feel as though the ... | 1 | November 24, 2015 | 45 |
151,793 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "Started smoking when I was 16 years old. Since taking Chantix for about 3 months I haven't smoked at all. The first week I cut down from a pack a day to maybe 7 a day. Since then I have not smoked at all. Chantix worked great for me. Sometimes it makes me sick to my stomach after I take it. And I have had very weird v... | 10 | August 27, 2013 | 18 |
102,355 | Clindamycin / tretinoin | acne | "I am a teenager who experienced some mild/bad acne. I was prescribed Ziana Gel in Decemeber and I was very nervous to try this product. For about the first three weeks my acne was getting worse, as my dermatologist had predicted. After those first few weeks, my face started getting way better. By February, my face was... | 10 | June 3, 2015 | 17 |
41,572 | Clonidine | insomnia, stimulant-associated | "I've been taking this medicine since I was little (4-6 years old?) it helped for a few years but now suddenly the side effects have been hitting me hard for 2 years. I definitely don't recommend this medicine for sleep as it is a high blood pressure medication. It makes my blood pressure extremely low, to the point my... | 5 | September 25, 2017 | 6 |
35,027 | Minocycline | acne | "I have bad acne on my back. It really didn't matter what I did. Minocycline clears up my skin in a day or two. The only downside is that my skin is drier than normal." | 9 | January 7, 2009 | 7 |
214,572 | Escitalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "I've had anxiety as long as I can remember. Symptoms like insomnia, eating issues, tons of intense fear around bizarre and unlikely life-threatening situations happening to me. I've also struggled with uncontrollable panic attacks during stressful times. I'm now a junior in college, and after a spell of depression (ca... | 9 | December 9, 2017 | 0 |
176,375 | Lorazepam | insomnia | "i take 0.5mg at bedtime. It does make your eyes dry so I use a lubricant eye ointment. Works fine." | 10 | April 10, 2015 | 82 |
17,976 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I was only on the NuvaRing for 30 hours. Within a few hours of insertion I was felling lightheaded. I didn't think anything of it until I woke up multiple times throughout the night feeling like I was on fire and sweating profusely. The next morning I was unable to go to work due to vomiting, jittery and feeling overa... | 1 | September 27, 2012 | 4 |
152,808 | Rocephin | lyme disease, neurologic | "After 4 weeks PICC line daily I needed Gallbladder removal. I was supposed to do 8 weeks treatment. I ended up stopping at 4. Never completed treatment. I never felt better I felt terrible everyday I was sick vomiting, headache, body aches, weak. But most of that is normal other than vomiting and gallbladder. It was a... | 1 | April 8, 2016 | 1 |
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