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90,366
Naloxone
opioid overdose
"It has saved my life 3 times in the ER. If it would have not been for this medicine I would have died a junky and would not of had the chance to change my life for the better. Thank you for this medicine."
10
May 16, 2014
30
137,901
Boniva
osteoporosis
"Got severe side-effect from taking Boniva (150mg monthly) for 3 months. Crippling, debilitating bone-joint pain at the hip. Very stiff sensation at the chest sternum and ribs. Went to Urgent Care twice. Flat on bed for 2 months with intense pain and prescribed pain killers (hydrocodone/Dilaudid, prednisone, etc.) have...
1
August 30, 2013
133
42,138
Dexilant
gerd
"I know some people of had terrible experiences with this medication I however have had phenomenal results. Within my GERD had greatly subsided. I'm down to taking it every other day and I have had no problems whatsoever. I've tried everything else and nothing else worked."
10
February 28, 2017
26
123,503
Skyla
birth control
"So I was extremely nervous to get an IUD because I heard it was horrible pain to get inserted.... then at my appointment they said I was too small for Mirena and offered to do skyla which I hadn't had a chance to Google or anything so I was a little skeptical. I had psyched myself up for the appointment... so I ended ...
9
September 24, 2017
4
69,538
Buprenorphine
opiate dependence
"I'm 26 and from Scotland and I was addicted to heroin. Luckily at the age of 17 I was told about Subutex by my councillor. I had been on a methadone prescription but was left without a chemist. So this left me back on heroin. I never liked methadone as it gave me a similar feeling of heroin the drowsiness, brain fog, ...
10
February 4, 2015
49
164,516
Diclofenac
osteoarthritis
"I started taking Voltaren back in October for osteoarthritis of my knees, right hip & left hand. I also have bursitis & piriformis syndrome in my right hip as well as achilles tendonitis in the right foot. I take 75mg 2 times a day. My knees are so bad that I had to have Synvisc-One injections as well. Combined I have...
10
April 25, 2012
94
83,151
Paxil
anxiety
"Paxil has helped me out immensely. At first I was really scared to try it because I was reading tons of bad experiences online, but then I decided I needed to do it. Well when I first started it I had a few side effects like the speedy feelings, the restlessness, the lack of appetite, and lack of sex drive and orgasm....
10
April 16, 2013
175
54,391
Bupropion / naltrexone
weight loss
"I am in my second week. Two pills a day morning and night. I have had periods of nausea. I'm also not sure how much it is helping with cravings... I'm still hungry often, when not nauseous!!! I am hoping that after I’m up to the full dose and tolerating that I will notice results. I do not weigh myself, but rather...
4
October 17, 2017
4
159,563
Pindolol
high blood pressure
"First I took propranolol, worked great but produced me some kind of depression so I tried pindolol (supposedly a beta-blocker suitable for cases of depression) didn't cause me depression but it wasn't but it did not cure my anxiety, I could say that it worsened."
3
March 17, 2017
0
160,351
Buspirone
anxiety
"Buspar has been a godsend for me. First, was on 10mgs twice a day. Now I'm on 15mgs twice a day. No side effects and I've had no need for benzos since. On one year now."
9
September 10, 2016
96
120,890
Venlafaxine
generalized anxiety disorde
"Zapped my sex life. Stopped erections and ejaculation. Stopped any sensation from sex. Tried ED pills to counteract but didn't work. Am going to my doctor to get off these pills. Been taking for about 4 months. Should have never started these garbage pills."
1
October 12, 2017
0
19,219
Pregabalin
generalized anxiety disorde
"All I can say is I love it. I am scared to take meds doctors give me but my anxiety is that bad I thought I can not go on like this I have to do something about it. I started of on 50 at night just to see how I would cope it chilled me out and when I woke I didn't feel heavy so that was good. Because when I take a pil...
10
December 27, 2016
35
103,092
Zantac 150
gerd
"Thank you. Zantac. I had a gerd attack. And about 20 minutes after 150 mg .. A 93 percent, improvement. Thank you so much. Jon."
10
September 1, 2015
44
77,744
Moxifloxacin
sinusitis
"If you take SSRI's (antidepressants) for anxiety and/or depression, watch it while on this medicine. In addition to the dizziness, lightheadedness, and stomach problems, it might reduce the overall effectiveness of your SSRI."
8
March 16, 2012
14
210,447
Linzess
constipation, chronic
"i just started taking Linzess and it is a miracle worker for me. I've been constipated for over 30 yrs and nothing helped me. Even Amitiza didn't help, it just bloated me, gave me gas and pain. Linzess works most of the day so I don't take it when I'm out and about. This morning I took 290 mcg. and within an hour I ha...
10
July 18, 2013
66
120,351
Montelukast
asthma
"I was prescribed this for a touch of asthma and bad allergic rhinitis. I took one half (5mgs). The next morning I felt nauseous and dizzy. Later on I developed a low grade fever chills and stomach pain got worse. It was the worse nausea I have had since I used to drink alcohol but without any relief.I do have gastrit...
1
November 28, 2016
8
221,332
Dextromethorphan
cough
"Googled "dextromethorphan & diarrhea" and it lead me here. Is it helping my cough? I doubt it. It's hard to imagine things being worse in the constant coughing department but I guess the only way to know is to stop taking it (which I plan to do). The bigger problem is the loose stool. As someone who lives with co...
5
April 17, 2017
1
201,119
Zoloft
depression
"I was prescribed Zoloft by my doctor to treat my depression/anxiety (small, 25mg dosage) and after about 4 days in I am experiencing all of the mild side effects including; insomnia, lack of appetite/motivation, foggy head, achiness and exhaustion. I'm 19 and around 125lb, was just wondering if anyone experienced anyt...
5
May 10, 2017
24
214,201
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Ladies!!!!!!! I just used this and I am actually dying. Crying and sitting on ice I am in so much pain. It's been going on for about 20 minutes I'm trying to fight it so I feel better like you are all saying happens ahhhh this is unbearable"
4
February 24, 2016
4
171,407
Wellbutrin
major depressive disorde
"I'm on 100 mg of bupropion Sr twice a day. Some days I'm balanced, some days I'm full of so much energy and today zombie state. Pros? The "voices" in my head berating me every second of the day is silent. I am starting to see less hallucinations. My sex drive is up and paranoia down. Cons? Vivid dreams. Like vivid t...
7
September 8, 2016
12
54,674
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"Hello, I started taking Contrave April 18,2017 The only side effects I experience was a nausea, a headace nothing major. I am down 4lbs which I am very excited about. For the nausea I take motion sickness. that helps out, I crew gum to offset it. I eat less. I work out three times a day. One thing I notice this medi...
10
April 24, 2017
35
172,601
Clonazepam
anxiety
"I was prescribed Clonazepam on a situational basis, to help manage infrequent but severe anxiety attacks. Although I do find this drug does help to take the edge off in stressful situations like an interview or a crowded concert, the side effects and withdrawal symptoms are far too negative. While on it I feel drowsy ...
3
September 18, 2015
17
34,895
Minocycline
acne
"I did roaccutane almost three years ago which cleared up my acne entirely! It was amazing. I had the softest skin ever. Fast forward... My acne came back year ago. I could do a second course of roaccutane. Didn't want it so I took minocycline. I was very pleased with the results also. I had almost the same result as ...
7
August 11, 2015
4
49,915
Gabapentin
peripheral neuropathy
"I've been on Neurontin for over 2 years now, 3200 mg daily / 800 mg four times daily. It is the only medication that effectively controls the idiopathic neuropathy in my feet. Lyrica was totally ineffective. I experienced serious "brain fog" fatigue and short-term memory problems when I started Neurontin but thes...
8
December 17, 2015
57
123,720
Skyla
birth control
"22, no babies yet. 3 months in, loving it, period only a few days late each month. Insertion went well, took two advils an hour before, pain is like a bad period cramp but was only for like 20 seconds (you got this!) Choose a doctor that's used to doing it :) 6 weeks of adjustment spotting. Doc says it will be more...
9
February 16, 2017
5
202,154
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
acne
"Did not worl"
1
June 12, 2015
3
177,141
Lamisil AT
tinea corporis
"I spent over a hundred pounds on this lamisil I tried cream then spray then lamisil once and it just came back,useless go to your doc get something stronger don't waste money on this."
1
October 22, 2015
6
77,753
Moxifloxacin
bacterial infection
"The next day after taking it, I began to have twitching in my hands and fingers, dizzy, could not walk a straight line and was extremely tired, sleeping 20 hours (I usually sleep 6 hours). After being taken off, after 3 days, most of my strength has returned, still a bit lightheaded. Apparently these effects affect 2%...
1
October 2, 2011
16
202,229
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
acne
"This never really cleared me up. It started to but only lasted two months."
5
August 21, 2009
4
5,526
Donnatal
irritable bowel syndrome
"I have bowel adhesions and they cause debilitating IBS. I first was given Donnatal Elixir in an ER with horrible intestinal cramps. This stuff soothes, works quickly and it stops the cramps. I recommend it to anyone I know who has IBS. And the drowsy side effect helps me to sleep and when I wake up I feel better. ...
10
February 13, 2010
56
200,231
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I am a proven success story!!!! I started taking chantix in 2013. I had GREAT success with this product. To this day, I am a NON-SMOKER and very proud of that. But I couldn't have done it without chantix. I had been smoking cigarettes for about 20 yrs and I thought I would die still smoking. At first it made me a litt...
9
April 6, 2015
26
62,963
Terazosin
high blood pressure
"Well I have blood pressure that is normally high, but sometimes normal. I have only been on Hytrin for a few days. The first day it made me very dizzy and fill very bad. My blood pleasure went from an average of 160's/90's to 110's/60's. I am only on 1 mg. I only have been taking a 1/2 a mg since the first day."
5
May 14, 2010
48
196,184
Fluvoxamine
obsessive compulsive disorde
"This medication has been so helpful for my anxiety, OCD, and sleep. It worked really quickly too--within a few days. I never knew I could feel this relaxed. I have suffered from terrible anxiety since childhood and depression. Other antidepressants help my depression but do nothing for my OCD. This medication is quite...
9
May 7, 2016
16
1,612
Eluxadoline
irritable bowel syndrome
"This drug has worked tremendously for me. I take it 2x a day with food and it has almost ended my rushing to the bathroom. I can go about my life without always knowing where the bathroom is. It has some bloating and gas side effects but it cut my IBS-D down to shreds. I use to go 8-10 times a day and now I have a muc...
10
December 8, 2016
16
83,019
Paxil
post traumatic stress disorde
"I was on Celexa for a year and it did nothing. I switched to Paxil and it has helped lessen my symptoms. I am on 40mg."
9
August 3, 2014
30
219,465
Qudexy XR
seizure prevention
"I hate this med. it is super cruel and I don't recommend it to ANYONE. I have been taking it for a few months, and it hasn't helped much with my headaches. The side effects are brutal. I have no appetite, and I am basically forcing myself to eat. I've almost passed out 5 times this week from not eating enough, and ...
1
October 6, 2016
3
98,139
Nexplanon
birth control
"I got my nexplanon put in November 21,2013. I absolutly hate it. when I first got it I didn't bleed for about a week, then it started. I have a period everyday since I've had maybe once a month it will stop. I was 105 lbs when I got it and now I am almost 200. I hate having to buy pads and tampons every week because o...
1
July 25, 2015
1
66,552
Seroquel
schizophrenia
"I've been prescribed seraquel now for roughly a year and the side effects are soooooo nasty I wouldn't recommend it at all,the main thing that attacks me relentlessly is the tickles under the skin in the legs and I'm probably keeping the neighbors awake cos Iv gotta keep stretching my legs and wriggling in bed to calm...
1
July 11, 2016
14
198,312
Exenatide
diabetes, type 2
"This is my 3rd review. Just had my A1C checked at my 3 month visit. Started this med with an 8.4 in 3 months it's down to 6.2. This drug has been the only thing that has worked for me in the past 10 yrs. I've been on so many diabetic meds. Last year my a1c was 10.2 got it to 8.4 with farxiga. Since my last weigh in a...
8
August 3, 2016
32
86,277
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"I had to use this product not for a colonoscopy but just to clean out the system before starting new meds. The drink was horrible, the bloating was unreal, and it took forever to start working. I would definitely not use this again and go another route for a bowel prep."
4
November 2, 2014
21
61,608
Citalopram
premenstrual dysphoric disorde
"Ive always been a moody person, but since having my 2nd child it had become a whole new animal. PMDD had left me feeling very lonely, helpless and worthless, I was tired of hearing myself apologize again for my awful behaviour during those last 2 weeks of my cycle, only to find myself back there 2 weeks later, My kids...
9
October 14, 2016
18
185,789
Saxenda
obesity
"I'm a 5' 7", 197 lb, 46 year old female. Started Saxenda back on 2/11/16 with the standard .6 dose and lost 8 lbs the first 2 weeks. Had a migraine a couple of days in but didn't know if it was med or a coincidence. I stayed on the lower dose a long as possible - any time I increased it the nausea would worsen. The s...
9
March 30, 2016
30
38,810
Esomeprazole
barrett's esophagus
"On Nexium for 15 years"
10
March 17, 2015
19
67,242
Omeprazole
stomach ulce
"I take this after Biatric surgery had lots of stomach bleeds so l have to take this drug for the rest of my life"
9
July 4, 2017
2
52,066
Adipex-P
weight loss
"It's my fourth post, been taking this medicine and watching what I eat been dieting since May 9th I have lost 106 pounds. I would recommend this to anybody."
10
March 30, 2014
279
101,824
Terbinafine
onychomycosis, toenail
"I had a toe nail fungus years ago, and used terbinafine. I didn't have any side effects. It cleared my toenail fungus. This is my second time using the medication, due to me getting toenail fungus again from a nail salon :( I'm very happy with the medication . It really works. My husband and I see changes already,...
10
October 18, 2017
2
160,805
Buspirone
panic disorde
"I suffer from Panic Disorder, which I inherited from my mother and grandmother and passed on to both of my daughters. I also have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. When I was a lot younger, a doctor tried to put me on Buspar, but it made me feel like I was going to pass out with every breath, so I made up my mind that I...
7
August 17, 2009
17
211,128
Ingenol
actinic keratosis
"I have now finished my second picato treatment for ak. I did the first about 8 months ago. While the process is quite painful and very unsightly for a good 29/24 days, I have been very pleased with not only the results of removing the AK sites but helped my entire face to look smoother, more evenly pigmented with fewe...
9
March 23, 2016
18
85,284
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I've only been on this pill for two weeks. I have chills where it feels like I have a fever - dizziness - severe migraines - neck pain - constant hunger - 10lb weight gain - confusion - nausea - ear aches - fatigue - stomach pain - anxiety - weakness - no sex drive. I mean the list goes on and on! This pill is awful. ...
1
August 8, 2015
6
104,605
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I've read all these reviews and I completely disagree with them. My experience with Aviane has been nothing but negative. I was on it for 2 months, I gained about 8lbs (and I'm short, so that's a ton of weight and a whole pant size), my mood swings were out of control, and my first period on it lasted for 8 days and ...
5
June 1, 2011
0
176,736
Lorazepam
anxiety
"I have been on Ativan/lorazepam for 25 years, for anxiety and panic attacks associated with hypoglycemia. Doctors say it does not "treat" hypoglycemia, but it has been very helpful in controlling the associated anxiety and panic attacks I had early after diagnosis. "
9
August 3, 2008
25
57,856
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone
rheumatoid arthritis
"I was out of hope for any medicine helping me. Then Lorcet changed my life by taking my pain away. I am so thankful for the pain relief from my Rheumatoid Arthritis and Neuropathy."
9
November 30, 2012
49
185,540
Saxenda
weight loss
"Been on saxenda for two weeks , no side effect and no weight loss. I have been exercising by walking 45-1 hour. Frustrated."
6
March 23, 2017
12
157,722
Accutane
acne
"I'm going into my 5th month on accutane at 60mg. The first 4 months yielded minimal if any results and I got the biggest cystic lesion in my history of acne in the 3rd month. Now, my skin is cleared of acne lesions and congestion. My skin is red, sensitive, and scarred and hyper pigmented. My eyes are dry and my lips ...
9
October 4, 2015
15
172,604
Clonazepam
anxiety
"I tried several other medications to treat my anxiety and panic attacks, this is the only medication that made me feel good without feeling like a zombie.."
9
September 10, 2015
71
78,345
Lyza
birth control
"I've been on Lyza for 3 weeks now, started it the first day of my last period. That period was completely normal, with no side effects at all. Then 2 weeks later I started getting breast tenderness like now I normally do before a period but it was too soon so I was confused, but then today my period came almost a week...
6
May 23, 2016
9
94,193
Trintellix
major depressive disorde
"I never actually got to see if this medication helped with my depression because I had such a bad reaction to it I threw up so much from it I don't think any of it actually got into my system. The side effects on this were the worst I've ever felt on an antidepressant."
1
September 17, 2015
18
6,348
Formoterol / mometasone
moterol / mometasone)
"No asthma systems since using this medicine."
10
February 21, 2012
41
23,472
Methadone
opiate withdrawal
"Both my wife & I have a ten year + history of opioid abuse in one form or another. We have undergone various treatment options numerous times, such as Rapid Opiate Detox, 28 Day In-Patient Rehabs, 3 Day In-Patient Buprenorphine treatment (before it was available out-patient) & Out-Patient Suboxone, Cold Turkey, "Kick-...
10
February 7, 2010
33
151,502
Chantix
smoking cessation
"I smoked for over 40 years. I went thru the Chantix regime and have never looked back. I have been a non-smoker now for 8 years. I do not miss the smokes at all. Well worth very penny."
10
January 9, 2016
34
89,078
Singulair
asthma
"I started taking Singulair about 10 years ago when it was fairly new. It changed my life, I am not aware of side effects, but I NEVER WHEEZE! It is the best drug over and I would recommend if you use your albuterol inhaler more than twice a week, take this medicine! I was using my rescue inhaler almost daily, now I NE...
10
October 16, 2009
33
142,226
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I just want to start by saying don’t let the bad reviews scare you! I was particularly nervous about the pain as a 18 year old after reading others’ bad experiences, but I am on day 4 post insertion and feeling great! I took ibuprofen, misoprostol and adavan (lol) before the procedure because I’d backed out once befor...
10
November 25, 2017
1
190,150
Protonix
gerd
"I've tried everything nothing worked. I had both an ulcer and acid reflux. Protonix worked the day I got it. One of the pharmacies tried to use generic and I had all the symptoms all over again. Doctor found out about the generic brand, fixed the problem with the real Protonix. Problem solved. Protonics is the answ...
10
November 17, 2009
61
122,505
Linaclotide
constipation, chronic
"On day 18 I take linzess 290 as prescribed every morning and still go days without a bm or when it does work, I have to go all day. I also have a constant belly ache. The doctor said it should even out after 3 to 4 weeks. I won't be able to find out as I can't afford it as it costs over $300, and that is with the l...
3
December 14, 2016
24
155,935
Cialis
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"The best of the Benign Prostate Hyperplasia medicines."
9
October 20, 2014
87
33,435
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20
birth control
"I was previously on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo but had constant breakthrough bleeding so I decided to give a Monophasic pill a try. Turns out the estrogen dosage was too low for me. I experienced small breakthrough bleeding on the first month, but then terrible break through bleeding on my third month. I had cramps and ...
6
November 11, 2015
0
139,435
Armodafinil
narcolepsy
"Still taking 2-3 naps during the day on it!"
6
November 3, 2011
7
69,567
Buprenorphine
pain
"I just started using the patch yesterday and after sleeping I saw that the patch was starting to come off. I had to put medical tape all around the patch to keep it on; but even the tape is folding up I am not sure that this patch will last longer than 2 days. I am afraid to take a shower because I think the thing is...
5
August 25, 2011
55
80,455
Fenofibric acid
hypertriglyceridemia
"I have been taking Triliplex with a statin for about 2 years. I lowered my triglycerides from roughly 500 to 200. I was concerned about side effects so I quit taking the medicine for about 8 weeks. Any of the issues such as pain did not change. I don't seem to be experiencing any side effects. I had hoped it would low...
8
September 9, 2014
4
55,022
Bupropion / naltrexone
weight loss
"I am a 36 yo male , I am a Student Pastor , i started Contravene on June 3rd 2016. I use to be in great shape , but over the years I've let it slip away. Every youth event it was Pizza, Burgers or Hot dogs, so you can imagine how quickly the weight can get put on. I stepped on the scale at the doctors office and was ...
10
June 24, 2016
20
144,289
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I have gained so much weight in the 5 months I got it. I have no desire for sex although I got the implant in as a form of birth control. The purpose has been defeated. I can't have it taken out because I owe the doctor's office some money. I can hardly walk up the stairs without shortness of breath."
5
May 10, 2016
1
34,027
Zoledronic acid
osteolytic bone metastases of solid tumors
"I have been taking Zometa for Breast Cancer with Metastasis to the bones and have been on it 8 months now and I have only had minor aches and pains... no major complications from the drug."
10
October 18, 2016
7
71,419
Vraylar
schizophrenia
"I've been taking Vraylar for schizophrenia for over 6 months. It has been the best anti-psychotic to date for me. The only downside is I still experience weight gain. I'm looking to continue this drug until a better one comes out. I've been stabilized and happy for the first time since my illness started 6 years ago."
9
May 30, 2017
17
44,822
Nasacort
allergic rhinitis
"Anyone that typed a good review for this product was paid by the company. I have now tried this product twice and I can now say that it DOES NOT WORK. It actually has side effects that are not listed: coughing, irritability, MORE drainage, completely stopped up nostril. Use at your own risk. Don't say I didn't wa...
1
March 2, 2016
21
180,173
Doxylamine / pyridoxine
nausea/vomiting of pregnancy
"I have been on diclegis since 6 weeks I am now at 12 weeks with baby number 3. Both my other pregnancies I was on zofran for horrible nausea. I was taking 2 pills at night but it just made me so tired and not able to function and with a 3 and 2 year old that was not worth it. I cut down to 1 pill and night. I feel a l...
8
July 22, 2016
3
229,494
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"Been on latuda for 6 weeks and seen no improvement with my depression. Still have suicidal thoughts and zero energy."
1
December 8, 2015
14
98,997
Lutera
birth control
"This birth control is TERRIBLE!!! It increased my mood swings, made me feel as if I was on my cycle for about a week and a half (which only lasts normally 5 days), decreased my sex drive, caused me to discharge a lot, and caused a drastic weight gain (at least 15lbs)...only gave it 2/10 because I didn't get pregnant.....
2
April 18, 2016
7
214,375
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"If I could give this negative rating, I would. To not waste your time, just suck it up, go to the doctor and get the oral capsule I have a high pain tolerance, and this was a HORRIFYING experience. I inserted the egg thing, and nothing happened yet, because it's just chilling in the canal of your vagina. Then ...
1
October 12, 2015
4
100,337
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I'd say this is a good/decent pill overall, but pills are decidedly not for me - too annoying to keep track of the time I take it each day, and my already large boobs grew! I don't think I've gained much, if any, weight other than in my chest, but I've had some nausea every day I take the active pill and I might be r...
9
October 3, 2016
1
111,682
Cipro
urinary tract infection
"Cleared up the infection but caused dizziness, nausea, insomnia, and headaches."
1
July 17, 2010
60
162,200
Denosumab
osteoporosis
"I had shot 3 months ago and have pain in leg, shoulder, toes and fingers. I have flu like symptoms off and on. This is a horrible drug and I will not be taking it again."
2
November 14, 2015
146
215,001
Fluoxetine / olanzapine
bipolar disorde
"The first couple of weeks I was flying high on this medicine. The high does eventually come down, but overall I am able to function much better in my everyday life. The weight gain is an issue. If I wasn't a pretty lean person already the weight would be an issue. Thankfully the weight gain has been good for me. T...
8
November 15, 2009
38
57,212
Asmanex Twisthaler
asthma, maintenance
"Its the only Corticosteroid that dosen't give me thrush! I've stayed on this one...."
10
August 2, 2009
24
13,495
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine
adhd
"I started it a few days ago. It helps me stay focused and less anxious in public situations."
10
March 12, 2015
24
154,547
Bunavail
opiate dependence
"Bunavail takes forever to dissolve. I timed my last dose (by the way im day 5 on Bunavail) & no kidding it took near 3hrs to fully dissolve! It also cakes up quite a bit on gums teeth. NOW the Pro's, it last all day from morning through night till next morning... that's a single film! It taste wonderful and yuck a...
9
May 18, 2015
21
94,159
Trintellix
depression
"Like many, many others, I've tried them all. Most of the recent AD's (Viibryd, etc) have been pretty mediocre, but I found myself doing at least as well on Brintellix as the first time I started Zoloft (my reference for a good antidepressants). I didn't really experience any side effects and eventually titrated up to ...
8
November 17, 2015
48
200,007
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I used chantix twice before this.. and quit every time..hubby and I were on a cruise..just days shy of 4 years quit..and well....he had a bright idea to buy cigarettes at the store on the ship duty free..because it was so cheap. .and we would quit when we got off the ship..after a few no..no no's well 15 months later ...
10
December 4, 2015
27
77,989
Retin-A
acne
"10 MONTH RETIN-A USER : In the begining of summer 2013 I had the worst break out ever! My forehead was full of pimples. I couldn't stand it anymore so I went to go see my doctor and he prescribed me Retin-A. It says to apply everyday over night after washing your face. So I applied it every night and the first three ...
10
April 6, 2014
67
37,817
Reclipsen
birth control
"Started taking Reclipsen three months ago and it was horrible. It brought on anxiety and intense mood swings along with depression, I'm finally getting off of it but do not buy this if you already have anxiety!"
2
April 17, 2017
7
111,642
Cipro
urinary tract infection
"Side effects were unbearable for my girlfriend so she stopped after only 1.5 days. She suffered from headaches, vomiting, achy all over, stomach pains, taste buds (bad taste). It seemed to help with the infection but at the end cycle of the dosage she was feeling much better. In 45 minutes after taking a pill it made ...
3
September 6, 2012
41
66,236
Valacyclovir
herpes simplex, suppression
"Hello, all. I was diagnosed with Herpes Simplex 1 early 2016. Began taking Valacyclovir everyday once diagnosed. It has completely saved my life and my confidence. It's an easy pill to take and haven't had any outbreaks or symptoms since the initial outbreak. If you're suffering... this is the medication to take! Best...
10
January 28, 2017
26
90,746
Chateal
birth control
"Started taking four months ago and boy has it been a ride. Although I have no cramping anymore and my periods are only three days max there's lots of things I don't like. First, mood swings are out of control. I get mad and cry over the craziest things.(never like that before) I always feel super bloated, headaches al...
5
February 10, 2016
1
53,677
Tylenol with Codeine #3
pain
"I have been having severe pain due to an infection in my cheek from my wisdoms. I went to the Emergency because it was on a weekend that I experienced this pain and was prescribed T3's and Amoxicillin for the infection. After taking 2 T3's and waiting an hour, the pain still seems to be throbbing. I don't know if it w...
4
December 4, 2017
0
178,918
Victoza
diabetes, type 2
"I have been on Victoza for quite a long while now. I was between 278 and 287 pounds when I started and my blood sugar was not good. I have been taking the Victoza well over a year now and am down to 215 pounds, quite amazing really as the medicine makes you not want to eat and you feel full with only a little food. ...
10
December 30, 2013
45
185,887
Desvenlafaxine
depression
"I thought I could manage without medication but after 2 months I fell into the black hole yet again. This time my Doctor put me on Pristiq and it gave me an unexpected benefit. A few years ago I had a right hip replacement but it kept pulling out and I would fall down. It then dislocated altogether and I had to have...
10
September 15, 2017
12
227,763
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I first got on the Implanon because I am not good at remembering to take pills. I loved it at first and after 3 months my periods stopped! But I have been on it for 10 months now and have gained 50lbs so I am going tomorrow to have it removed. The weight gain is depressing. I have no other complaints other than the we...
5
January 12, 2012
1
199,661
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I have been smoking since I was 13 yrs old, I am now 57 yrs old. I had quit before using the patch. With success for 4 yrs. Then I started back up ,(Being addicted to smoking) So in 2014 I tried Chantix.I stopped the Chantix, (stupid me) and continued smoking til Oct of 2017. The Chantix cost me $410.00 cuz I have no ...
10
November 27, 2017
0
4,791
Belviq
obesity
"I started the 15 day trial and wow does it work for me. I lost 5lbs in the first 5 days and couldn't be happier. It stops the over obsessing about food, makes you not even hungry. It allows you to eat the way you always wanted to, smaller portions. Sometimes I have to remind myself to eat... Works on me wonderfully. W...
10
January 19, 2015
85
125,044
Dulcolax
constipation
"Took 2 tablets at 9PM, went to sleep at midnight and woke up in excruciating pain at 3am! The times now is 3:50AM and I'm writhing in pain, shaking and feeling like I'm going to vomit. I rushed to the toilet thinking I was going to have a bm only to find I didn't it was only gas. I'm never using these again. I hope ...
1
June 30, 2017
7
43,040
Chromium picolinate
vitamin/mineral supplementation and deficiency
"I was 318 pounds when I went through a gastric-sleeve surgery on 04/26/11 and lost 167 pound. The chromium helped me to avoid sugar."
10
April 18, 2013
43