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Neurontin
pain
"Neurontin made me very hostile. I don't know if it was because I am also on Lithium, Desyryl and Seroquel but I did not like my mood changes although it did help my pain by about 30 percent."
2
October 19, 2010
16
99,132
Lutera
birth control
"I have only just switched to Lutera after being on the depo shot for 5 years. I haven't gotten pregnant but have had a few other side effects I'm not happy with. For instance, my first 2 periods (after not having one in 5 years) were easy, only lasting a few days and not too painful. The current one has been heavy and...
7
October 26, 2013
6
140,166
Asenapine
bipolar disorde
"Wonderdrug. I have never, ever had a period of more than two days without irritability without hypomania. Within 2 days of taking this medication, my irritability was nil. I was able to sit in a busy, loud restaurant without getting angry or distracted. I have no sedation during the day, and this medication helps me...
8
March 30, 2015
43
136,832
Sodium hyaluronate
osteoarthritis
"I am 28 and have done 4-5 rounds of Euflexxa. So far, it does help decrease pain levels and increase activity. However, this last round, in December, was extremely painful. I am hoping it was weather related, and not related to the medicine or to my knee getting worse."
8
February 27, 2014
38
99,234
Doxylamine
insomnia
"Doxilamine succinate make me sleep very good , with no side efects ,"
9
March 19, 2016
18
230,934
Milnacipran
ibromyalgia
"I have been taking Savella for about 3 weeks and it has made such a difference in my life. I felt like I was ready to just give up for the last year it was getting so hard to push through the pain and being tired and sleepy all the time. I went to my doctor and she gave me Savella and gave me my life back. I have s...
10
December 20, 2011
40
225,540
Bupropion
depression
"I was previously taking 150 mg for years and it stopped working. Just started 300 mg XL three days ago and I feel great! I suffer from mild depression and anxiety/rage. In one day I noticed I had more energy and felt an overall feeling of hope and joy. I also have a terrible sweet tooth and noticed that it took my cra...
9
December 23, 2013
110
183,343
Cymbalta
anxiety
"I am a RN who suffers from severe social anxiety and moderate depression. Symptoms associated with SAD have included inability to write in front of others, eat in public, public speaking. Even drinking in front of others was difficult for me. I hated the shaking, heart racing/pounding, and everything else that went...
9
October 5, 2012
163
113,652
Sevelamer
hyperphosphatemia of renal failure
"EXPENSIVE at over $800 for a 30 day supply. Experienced diarrhea often taking 2 out of the recommended 3 pills a day. Lowered my Uric acid from 11.5 to 10.8. Brought my phosphorus levels down very well."
7
June 21, 2016
7
165,755
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"Worst experience. Insertion took way too long and was SO painful. My doctor had to cauterize me with silver nitrate to stop the bleeding. I was nauseous and dizzy for half an hour after. They did an ultrasound to be sure it was in place, it was. After a week with horrible cramping and bleeding I went back in for a re...
1
April 4, 2017
8
151,471
Chantix
smoking cessation
"I found that this drug helped extremely well in my battle to quit smokeing. I did suffer from almost every non leathal side effect it can give you aside from sevier depression. I was a 15 year smoker and used the starter pack to quit. I have been two months shy of a year smoke free."
10
April 5, 2016
18
140,368
Daclatasvir
hepatitis c
"I take Savodi and Deklenza together once a day and genotype 3A. I've had a few side effects that's listed but nothing that I can't deal with. The most Bothersome side effects for me is it feels like my insides are slightly burning. I can hold my hand and inch from my body especially over my tummy area and I can ...
10
May 19, 2016
5
140,100
Asenapine
bipolar disorde
"Have been on and off Saphris several times. For me, being on Saphris is like turning a light switch on. I go from being manic/depressed to functioning like a normal human. But.... the side effects have made me quit several times - irregular heartbeat, fainting, nausea, etc. Now back on at a low dose with Lamictal and ...
8
December 2, 2016
17
26,048
Sprintec
birth control
"I've seen so many negative comments about Sprintec but honestly I love it. I've been on multiple other birth controls but this one is the one for me. The first month (more like week) I got the regular symptoms like nausea and vomiting but that's always been normal for me. I used to have extremely bad acne as well and ...
9
December 1, 2017
0
174,529
Avita
acne
"I'm prescribed Avita along with clindamycin phosphate and these products are the ONLY products that's able to clear my skin. In addition my skin is left with a luminous glow, texture and dark spots are cleared also. My skin is extra soft too, and though I'm only 18 and do not have wrinkles, I get 0% of its presence (d...
10
April 27, 2010
14
88,790
Fluticasone
rhinitis
"Had terrible head cold; Veramyst worked very well keeping sinuses dry and open. Also, this is the first nasal spray that did NOT irritate my nose/sinsuses. I'm happy after using for five days."
9
December 15, 2008
29
220,047
Amitriptyline
irritable bowel syndrome
"After trying many other medications & various limits on certain types of food, my Dr. ordered 10 mg at bedtime. Within 2 days, my Irritable Bowel was controllable. I still have to watch what I eat, but at least I can leave the house and have a normal life."
9
December 31, 2015
40
138,849
Phentermine
weight loss
"This is my 2nd post. Today makes 4 weeks and total I have lost is 13 lbs so it averages to 3.25 per week, I still work out at least 4 x per week maybe more. I am making lifestyle changes and still doing weight watchers to keep track of my points. My goal is to be on better choices so that when its time to stop taking ...
10
September 21, 2010
17
8,413
Zolpidem
insomnia
"This medicine has given me a new life by allowing me a good nights sleep."
9
May 26, 2013
7
112,316
Contrave
obesity
"Am mid-way into my 2nd week and wanted to report preliminary results. I am a comfort/stress eater who gained 70 pounds in 2 years. No side effects, other than being tired at the end of the day (which is not a reported side effect, so maybe from change in diet). I am still hungry, but it is easier to turn away from...
10
November 9, 2014
162
59,839
NuvaRing
birth control
"I've been on the NuvaRing now for two years. As a birth control medicine and ease of use, I give it a 10, because I've had no pregnancies and just set a reminder on my phone. I'm giving it zero stars for my quality of life. It has caused dryness during sex so much that I've developed vaginal fissures and the dryness h...
3
January 23, 2016
5
224,980
Bupropion
depression
"My experience with SSRIs have been terrible. I've been on Cipralex and Sertraline and they haven't worked at all. My doctor was really excited for me to try this one and I finally caved. The first few days were normal and the side effects were minimal (dry mouth, constipation, low appetite, a bit of drowsiness) but th...
10
November 27, 2016
122
112,339
Contrave
obesity
"I am on my second month of Contrave and I am down 18lbs. I follow a lower carb diet and exercise about 2-3 times a week. First medicine that has helped me lose. I normally lose and gain back due to hormone issues, but this actually works! I would recommend to anyone."
10
December 18, 2014
145
142,449
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"It’s a love hate relationship. Effectiveness I love it. I’m 26 no kids and I would say it does the job. Like any bc there are pros and cons. Pros my periods are super light, cramps are minimal, not pregnant, you don’t have to remember to take a pill, and it was $35 for 3 years. Cons I got super depressed the first 3 m...
7
September 27, 2017
4
195,539
Aviane
birth control
"Ok so I was on the pill at an early age of 16 for PCOS syndrome till about 20 yrs old. I went cold turkey at 20- till 24 and decided to get back on when I got in a serious relationship. It was good the first week or 3. No weight gain, larger breasts, no mood swings...up until the last week of the month. I began have S...
2
September 24, 2015
4
218,799
Opana ER
pain
"I recently had a back operation and was put on Roxicodone and 20 mg Opana ER. It works very well in my opinion. I am able to move around more and not sleep all day due to pain, I would recommend it for anyone with chronic or severe pain."
9
April 8, 2008
75
58,239
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone
pain
"I had to roll myself out of bed each morning and wake up every night just trying to turn over in pain, it hurt so bad I used to cry. I also have restless legs and arms. They gave me this medication and I am so thankful. It is such a blessing for me. It seems like a miracle when I go from being unable to walk upright t...
10
April 25, 2008
19
94,093
Trintellix
depression
"This medication had me in severe hypersomnia, barely able to function at work, sleeping all day. Worked great for anxiety, but everything was numbed out. I'm stopping this cold turkey. I tried 5mg, 10mg and 15mg."
3
January 20, 2016
26
99,826
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"Just completed my colonoscopy today. Due to family history, I have them every 3-4 years. This was my second time with Suprep and was (again) very pleased. Easy to drink (as these things go) and bowel prep was effective/painless. No issues during the night (after round one) and the prep the next morning had me comp...
10
May 4, 2016
16
212,015
Lamotrigine
depression
"This medication saved my life at a time when I was severely suicidal. I finally feel "normal" after 5 years battling MDD and GAD. Tired citalopram, vibryd, Zoloft, Effexor, Xanax and some others I can't remember. Tried holistic and homeopathic remedies. I just kept getting worse and worse. I have no side effects,...
10
July 17, 2015
126
149,203
Mirena
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I have had the Mirena for 13 months now. I had light bleeding in between periods the first two months and then just a light brown discharge between what should have been periods ever since. I had cramps the first 8 months, but they were sporadic and disappeared within 30 seconds each time I felt one. I would get oc...
8
June 9, 2015
21
110,513
Nexplanon
birth control
"My experience with Nexplanon has been a emotional and physical roller coaster, I feel that this BC is very effective due to the fact that your always bleeding. About the first week of Nexplanon was normal, and after that my life has been really crazy. mind you I have been on this product for almost 7 and a half months...
9
December 29, 2015
2
90,213
Vicodin
pain
"I am 25 years of age, and I am a chronic pain patient. 3 years ago (2009) I began to feel chronic pain all over my body; more and more as time goes on. There isn't a muscle in my body that doesn't hurt. Vicodin has saved my life! I've been on 8 5mg tablets daily. Were it not for Vicodin, my ability to perform everyda...
8
April 27, 2012
41
225,191
Bupropion
depression
"I started this after talking to my doctor about how I was scared to gain weight with an antidepressant (I gained 15 pounds on Zoloft). This medicine made me feel crazy! I took it for 2 weeks, and every day I felt like there was a brick on my eyes/head. I felt like I was going to have a seizure any moment (no I've ne...
1
December 15, 2015
19
82,041
Liraglutide
weight loss
"I started Saxenda at the start of April 2016. On the first day I wasn't hungry at all and had to force myself to eat. Felt quite the same in the first week but from then on found myself eating much less. After a month I had lost about 4kgs (combined with regular exercise). I have now been on it for just over 3 mo...
7
July 22, 2016
6
48,102
Cariprazine
bipolar disorde
"I'm not even up to the full dose on this medication and I feel great! Started 1.5 mg about a week ago going up to 3 mg tomorrow. My anxiety is gone and I haven't needed any Ativan. I'm happier and more up beat. It's so nice to feel like myself again after two years feeling a little off. The only thing was I experience...
9
April 3, 2017
21
153,955
Vivitrol
opiate dependence
"As a chronic relapsing opiate addict, Vivitrol has been an excellent medication to aid my recovery. Have not noticed many side effects, if any. Basically eliminates my cravings for opiates and alcohol and provides good mental insurance knowing that if I do use opiates, I will get no effect from them."
9
April 12, 2008
164
70,765
Magnesium citrate
constipation
"Oh it works and it works well. Took about 3 hours to kick in and now I have the dribbles. It’s like freaking Niagra Falls now! Beginning to wonder if I am going to have to take an Imodium to counteract the MC. I drank the full bottle over the course of an hour and followed it up with some water."
10
October 16, 2017
6
155,807
Metronidazole
diverticulitis
"I have taken this medicine once before and it made me have flu like symptoms, diarrhea, terrible taste in my mouth in general feel awful when I am on this. I agree with person above almost worse than having the pain from diverticulitis. I am also taking Cipro so no dairy products, antacids tablets. Basically I try t...
1
February 27, 2012
73
223,543
Sutent
renal cell carcinoma
"I've been on Sutent for 18 months, I had my primary tumour removed but have 7 metastities on my aorta, these have all reduced in size by approx. 70%. I have had very managable side effects and put this down to diet change: no sugar, low carb and minimal alcohol. I'm 42 and I'm leading a very active life thanks to Sute...
7
February 14, 2010
77
108,170
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
birth control
"I am having a great time with the patch. I was on the ring for around 6 months (at age 15) and had continuous breakthrough bleeding. Since my switch to the patch, that's cleared up. I've been on it for almost a year and I haven't experienced any nausea or head aches. I have gained around 10 pounds and I cry and get em...
7
June 24, 2015
6
206,559
Valsartan
high blood pressure
"100 % effective for my High Blood Pressure."
10
March 20, 2008
84
226,803
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I got it inserted in August 2014 and I know it was supposed to cause an irregular period. The first period I had was 4 weeks, then 3 then 2...I am on it currently (February 17 2015) and I've been on it since December 28 2014. I am having extreme migranes, nausea, cramps, mood swings and dizziness. Hopefully these sym...
9
February 17, 2015
1
23,411
Methadone
opiate withdrawal
"Methadone has saved my life."
10
November 5, 2009
9
43,640
LoSeasonique
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I have been taking LoSeasonique for 6 1/2 weeks, thought I was going to really like it but started my period 7 days ago with cramps and all and it is still going on, I have a call in to my doctor just waiting for a phone call. I am seriously thinking about giving it up as it was only to alleviate PMS symptoms as I am ...
5
June 23, 2010
6
20,552
Nucynta
pain
"I have severe IC. This is the only Med that my Urologist will prescribe for my 9/10 pain. I take 50mg 3x/day. It does lower pain level to a 1/2. However I get headaches and just a bit "foggy". All things considered though I cannot function with the pain so I have to tolerate these side effects in order to live a "no...
8
November 15, 2016
22
106,724
Implanon
birth control
"So I had to change my birth control. I have been on the depo for 5 years and I told it will be healthy to switch since after time it begins to break down your bone density. So I research many birth controls and came across implanon. I did a lot of research and reading other women's reviews had me very scared because o...
8
July 22, 2015
4
153,891
Amoxicillin
upper respiratory tract infection
"Caused severe vomiting, stomach upset, and diarrhea. Unfortunately, I was unable to finish the full course."
1
March 2, 2012
25
158,782
Methylphenidate
not listed / othe
"I am very happy with Concerta. I am 17 years old and started taking this about 3 months ago. Before I took this, I had a lot of trouble in school with paying attention and focusing, and after I took it, I noticed an immediate difference and it was so much easier to focus and pay attention. Another really positive feed...
10
June 30, 2008
2
49,641
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I've used this for 2 years and have had no problems whatsoever. I previously had an arm implant and experienced spotting and weight gain that wouldn't stop. After taking Quasense I've lost weight, no spotting, light & short periods. I use retin a for acne so my skin has been unaffected. I'm not sure about water retent...
10
June 27, 2015
9
67,306
Omeprazole
gerd
"I am on 40mg of Prilosec for GERD and I have zero heartburn 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Do not forget to take a dose or else the fire monster comes up your throat."
10
October 11, 2011
66
169,005
Vilazodone
depression
"Within 2 weeks, after numerous other medications, my mind came back. For me this is what I would call a miracle. It gave me energy without jitters, and has helped me think clearer. The only problem I have had is stomach, but for now I am taking only 20mg and it is better."
10
June 10, 2012
26
226,675
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I have had this birth control for a little over 6 months now. Two weeks after the implant was inserted (painless) I had my period which last 14 days! By the time of my second period I only had minimal spotting. I had miserable cramps and psycho mood swings for about two months. By the time of my third period I had no...
9
May 14, 2015
10
197,807
Metoprolol
left ventricular dysfunction
"Very nice, helped heart, now do sports easy, no more hard breathing"
8
April 24, 2017
9
91,607
Xyrem
narcolepsy
"Took my first dose Saturday night. Wow! What a difference the next morning, I was wide awake, alert and hot to go to my work and my college lessons! As I write this I have been on Xyrem for about three months, and recently started having hand tremors occasionally. I noticed that one other person ("Anonymous") mentio...
10
April 23, 2013
31
221,411
Dextromethorphan
cough
"After taking the cough syrup, in less then an hour I had such intense cramping in my stomach that I had a hard time walking straight, it was pure torture! Then I had nightmares All Night and didn't sleep good at all, missed work because of it the next day...the worst part, it made my throat tickle even more then befor...
1
April 7, 2016
3
102,035
Silenor
28</span> users found this comment helpful.
"This was the 1st night in months I actually slept 8-9 hours. Took this little pill at midnight. Actually, woke up at 5 am due to pain in left knee area due to previous medial/lateral meniscus tear. Had arthroscopic surgery approximately 2 months ago but still painful especially at night. Doctor claims pain is due to a...
10
December 4, 2010
28
99,679
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"Braintree Laboratories describes their product, SUPREP, as having a “berry” flavor. Not as well understood, is that I think it is the oft-maligned Satanberry. Satanberry is known for its noxious odor and, if unfortunate enough to be ingested, causes Krakatoa-like eruptions of sulfurous gas and violent, firehose-like e...
3
February 3, 2017
31
76,652
Lorcaserin
weight loss
"I was on this drug for about 3 weeks. It did not curb my appetite. In fact, I was increasingly hungry and could not stop eating. I gained 10 pounds on it, which I'm assuming is not how this drug is supposed to work. Once I stopped, my appetite returned to normal; however, now I have 10 pounds to lose in addition to th...
1
April 28, 2017
7
104,491
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"Originally I was on this pill but then later given samples of Seasonique. That was the worst mistake ever! I was on Seasonique for 9 months and had breakthrough bleeding for 8.5 months! I switched back to Quasense and ever since then I haven't had a single problem. Awesome pill!"
10
November 3, 2011
9
12,459
Ortho Micronor
birth control
"I've been taking this pill for over a year now and I must say out of 3 different birth control pills I have taken this one seems to be the best! Skin didn't break out and did not gain or lose any weight. For months at a time I didn't get no period and that was awesome because my cramps on period are terrible so that w...
10
September 26, 2016
12
76,511
Azor
high blood pressure
"I use Azor. I love it. I would recommend Azor to everybody that needs a high blood pressure medicine."
10
August 9, 2009
22
5,979
Minastrin 24 Fe
birth control
"Worst pill ever. I have never experienced such awful acne as when I was on this pill. I had cysts everywhere and wanted to just cry. I do not ever recommend this to even my worst enemy."
1
November 7, 2016
2
98,617
Nexplanon
birth control
"I had Nexplanon put in early last September. For the first few months everything was great: no bleeding at all. Around December I began to experience some truly terrible side effects. I began to bleed constantly and my sex drive basically disappeared. I gained ten pounds that I can't seem to shake; despite GAINING wei...
5
May 10, 2014
10
61,806
Citalopram
anxiety and stress
"Had a few wobbly weeks on this to start (spacey, insomnia, etc) . I think I may have been in trouble with depression /anxiety (for longer than I'd admit to), but the fact I gladly accepted the side effects (with a view to long term benefit) probably showed where I was. Ironically, I'm a psychologist (who should k...
8
December 12, 2015
30
81,147
Hypercare
hyperhidrosis
"Hypercare WORKS! It was fantastic. And since it's an externally-applied product, your body wont "adapt" to it over time & lessen the effect it can provide."
10
November 30, 2009
1
153,844
Amoxicillin
upper respiratory tract infection
"Works great with almost no side effects. Causes diarrhea in dosage of 1000 mg, but none at lesser dose. No yeast infection."
10
April 25, 2013
26
150,366
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
sinusitis
"this drug is EVIL!!!! stay away from it."
1
June 6, 2017
1
178,361
Duloxetine
pain
"For me, this worked great as pain relief for a herniated disc. I found the pain to be less agonizing throughout the day, and I could do things that I needed to (cleaning, vacuuming, grocery shopping, carrying the groceries, etc.). The problem that I had with the medication is that I had horrible memory loss. I am a ...
7
August 19, 2009
63
33,349
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20
birth control
"This is the third week I have been on this pill. Absolutely worst birth control I have ever taken. I have been having really bad pains in my chest like the left side where my heart is. Shortness of breath, pains in my breast, and mind grains on a daily basis. I am stopping this pill as of today. I think I will just us...
1
May 2, 2016
4
109,249
Nexplanon
birth control
"I'm scrolling through the reviews of this birth control and I feel as if everyone is really magnifying the weight gain. I personally have lost 30 pounds from starting it a year and a half ago. The weight gain comes from cravings, the same type you have when you're on your period. If you are aware of these cravings and...
10
February 17, 2017
17
170,788
Quetiapine
generalized anxiety disorde
"My doctor prescribed Seroquel for a number of Psychiatric conditions I have. They are: Depression (already on 40mg Celexa for this, Seroquel helped as an add on), OCD, Generalized anxiety disorder, Anorexia, mood instability. Seroquel helps with all these conditions, although it causes moderate constipation."
8
April 13, 2012
94
80,643
Alyacen 1 / 35
birth control
"After about a week of taking this, I woke up n the middle of the night to the most nauseous I've ever been and broke out in a rash on both of my arms. The following morning I was super dizzy and felt like passing out. Went to the nurse right after and switched to Vienna which is much better so far, except for a little...
2
November 29, 2017
0
140,160
Asenapine
post traumatic stress disorde
"Saphris has helped me a ton. My anxiety and insomnia were so bad that no other med would calm me down enough so that I could sleep. Saphris is very strange to me because unlike other drugs (seroquel, xanax) I do not feel it "kick in". All I know is that I end up asleep with no problems. If I am having a panic atta...
10
July 29, 2015
2
53,825
Lanacane
pain
"Peripheral Neuropathy : Used Lanacane on area of leg and several toes during the day for relief over and above four pain medications I take. In spring of 2012 I developed a low red blood count (5) and needed transfusion. After many tests including bone biopsy was diagnosed with MDS and set up for Procrit . I had ...
6
February 12, 2013
2
31,330
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Well, my YI is gone, but I'm fairly certain that's because my entire vagina has been burned off. I had no ice pack so I used a bag of frozen veggies and sat with them down there for an hour before the intense "omg, who lit a fire down there" burning ended. Seriously, unless you like feeling like your vagina has been s...
1
July 14, 2016
10
92,724
Gelnique
overactive bladde
"Used it for 1.5 months. Worked to a limit. Its the 4th medicine I tried in about 6 years. Moving to something else next week. If it does not work Dr. told me Botox is it."
7
August 10, 2012
14
99,154
Lutera
birth control
"The pill worked great at preventing babies, but it did make me extremely tired all the time. Plus it made me super emotional, crying about the littlest of things to being angry about everything. It also made my skin break out really bad."
3
June 15, 2012
15
147,685
Aviane
birth control
"Have used this drug for several years - I started when Alesse was no longer carried by my pharmacy. I have not had any problems at all. It is also very inexpensive."
10
August 13, 2008
34
220,991
Neulasta
neutropenia associated with chemotherapy
"I am taking this in conjuction with AC Chemotherapy for IDC Breast Cancer. I am 40 years old and haven't had much aching that I couldn't take care of with Advil. Not a bad trade-off for good white blood cell numbers."
9
May 26, 2011
39
87,075
Latuda
schizophrenia
"I take several meds for my mood disorder. It is difficult to truly evaluate the medication fully, but also I just started it one week ago. I am taking Latuda 40mg and I plan to ask the doctor to adjust it to 80mg. Some people experience restlessness which can be controlled with a sedative or congentin. I am still tape...
7
May 2, 2015
25
89,231
Celexa
depression
"I take 20 mg of Celexa and 300 of Welbutrin. When I don't take them, I'm much more irritable. I can still feel sadness and happiness, I just feel level somehow. If you stop cold turkey, it causes nausea, for me anyways, and i can tell I feel different off them. Still have some obsessive tendencies but overall, I would...
9
May 7, 2016
35
75,899
Temazepam
insomnia
"I was prescribed this medication yesterday after struggling to sleep when my Ambien became ineffective. When I took it, I waited 1.5 hours to feel sleepy and I didn't. I then took a 2nd pill (30mg total). After 3 hours time it still hadn't worked for me. I was in bed, ready to sleep, no real distractions. I final...
1
March 15, 2011
77
68,100
Plan B
emergency contraception
"Had no side effectSo whatsoever. I read a lot of reviews stating how some women felt sick. I absolutely didn't get any symptoms."
10
October 26, 2015
6
104,804
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I took Aviane for only 10 days but in that time I gained a bit of weight, had severe migraines almost everyday, spotting and severe nausea. I have migraines triggered easily normally but this was ridiculous. I woke up one morning and almost threw up because I constantly felt so sick. On day 11, before I could even tak...
2
June 18, 2010
9
225,060
Bupropion
adhd
"I've only been on it for 4 days but I refused to go back on Adderall. I require 2 30mg Adderall tablets a day and experience audio hallucinations after taking it for about 18 months. I have been off Adderall for 15 months. I told my Dr. I refuse to be back on it. I also suffer from an anxiety disorder. All of my menta...
8
April 29, 2016
28
54,923
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"I have been on Contrave for 7 weeks and have lost 10 lbs with no change in exercise. It has suppressed my appetite. I have had no side effects other than a bit of an upset stomach for an hour on 2 different days, which went away after I drank some water. I am very happy with it. I wish I had started taking it a lo...
9
November 9, 2016
72
30,235
Klonopin
bipolar disorde
"Stops panic attacks dead in their tracks at a high enough dose, but even my prescribed dose is enough to calm things down after about 40 minutes so I can think. Doesn't help when I'm manic/hypomanic, but has stopped me from doing more than a couple of silly things while depressed."
10
January 19, 2013
32
61,188
Xyzal
allergies
"I gave it the benefit of the doubt after the first few times it stopped working. This last time, last night to be exact, I took one before going to bed. I woke up this morning like my nose was a faucet. This is the most frustrating medicine ever... and since it is 24hrs, now I have to suffer ALL DAY before I can take ...
3
September 29, 2017
1
128,640
Phentermine
weight loss
"I started on taking it on on May 31 2015 as of today i have lost 10 pounds in what will be 2 weeks saturday i have changed my diet to a more responsible eating habits and go to the gym 2 times a week. I take half a pill right now and plan to start a whole next monday not a long term fix but a boost to moral to make me...
8
June 11, 2015
11
129,552
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Well I me and my girlfriend we're going at it and I'm 18. I said I was about to you know and she said just do it so I did haha. It sounded like a good plan at the time but as soon as it happened I freaked out. As we ran to the store an hour after it happened she took the pill and the next day she wasn't feeling to goo...
10
July 27, 2015
12
131,244
Acetaminophen / caffeine / isometheptene mucate
headache
"Suffering from migraines and tension headaches, Prodrin is a life saver. I used to take Midrin, but I couldn't get it any longer and my pharmacist recommended Prodrin. I don't know why it isn't more popular because IT really works. A side effect I get when I have sinus/allergy headaches, is it opens up my nasal passag...
9
April 7, 2015
4
168,943
Vilazodone
depression
"I like this medicine but after reading some reviews I have confirmed some things. First, I am experiencing insomnia and worsening of my restless legs. Second the constant sweet cravings and never feeling satisfied after I eat is annoying. I have had about a 4-5 lbs. Weight gain. It is like someone takes over and I...
7
January 3, 2013
40
128,318
Phentermine
weight loss
"I was prescribed phentermine almost two years ago for a three month period. This drug is wonderful! I lost 50 pounds and managed to keep it off! You must use your time while on phentermine to learn how to eat correctly or you will gain the weight back. Be realistic about your portion sizes and give up processed foods...
10
December 16, 2015
47
192,777
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I switched to Gianvi about 3 months ago (after taking YAZ for a year). At first everything was okay, but after a few weeks, I felt more and more depressed, tired and hungry - all the time! I cannot motivate myself to do anything, and I am not a depressed kind of person. I also had headaches, high blood pressure and st...
1
October 22, 2010
2
188,991
Olmesartan
high blood pressure
"It made feel like I was drunk all the time the unsteadiness on my feet blurred vision. It also gave me hives. It made me eat constantly and I gained like 25 pounds during the 2 mths I was on it. My lower legs and ankles swelled up and I couldn't get the swelling to go down and I tried everything About a wk to 2 wks a...
3
June 25, 2015
49
93,990
Trintellix
major depressive disorde
"I had been on Celexa from 2002 to 2014, 20 mg a day. My doctor told me about Brintellix (now Trintellix) and I switched to it about 2 and half years ago. Since I am also on Wellbutrin, I only needed 5 mg of Trintellix a day. Can't say that it makes me feel perfect, but it helped with my depression and anxiety disor...
6
February 11, 2017
15
168,018
Jolessa
birth control
"First cycle on these and I've been having breakthrough bleeding for 2 months now. In one week I will go on spacers, not sure if i want to continue, its so frustrating. I did have headaches when I just started cycle, but those went away after 3 days. Breast tenderness lasted the entire time."
5
May 7, 2017
0
174,177
Valium
anxiety
"I have suffered from anxiety, muscle spasms, nightmares, tremors, restless legs and mood swings. I have taken 5 mg of Valium, sometimes 10mg on and off since an extremely stressful, nightmare of a divorce my ex dragged on for 3 years. My attorney suggested Valium, and my regular Doctor had no trouble prescribing this...
10
January 20, 2010
73
89,941
Magnesium gluconate
dietary supplementation
"I have been taking Magnesium Gluconate for over 30 years and it has worked great. It is gentle on the stomach with no side effects. I have tried Magnesium Oxide and had horrible side effects."
10
October 20, 2010
21