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41,864 | Clonidine | high blood pressure | "Makes me dizzy, unsteady on feet and sleepy. Little to no effect on lowering my blood pressure. Before I started taking meds my diastolic was 80 to 90 now it's 100 and above." | 3 | May 6, 2015 | 24 |
213,551 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Ladies this is the absolute worse product made for women ever!! I have just put the prefilled applicator in, and I am ON FIRE!!!! this product should be take off the shelf completely! Please ladies, if you value your precious privates, please don't get this. The amount of itch I am experiencing it's completely ridicul... | 1 | September 28, 2017 | 5 |
168,518 | Tranylcypromine | depression | "Even though there are many food restrictions, food I dearly love and miss, Parnate has given me my life back. I have been suffering from anxiety and depression all my life and this is the first drug that has actually helped. Thank you for giving me life again." | 9 | June 3, 2008 | 129 |
56,390 | Humira | ankylosing spondylitis | "This is a fantastic medicine. I'm 31 years old and have struggled with back pain since being about 25. Being very tall (6'4) many of the issues were put down to my tallness.
When the back pain started affecting my breathing I knew something more that being tall was a play.
After a number of differing referrals, I ... | 10 | August 11, 2014 | 60 |
42,352 | Atenolol | high blood pressure | "I have been on Atenelol 100 mg for 17 years now. I find my body adjusted to the medicine and keeps my blood pressure and pulse rate under control [125/75, 60]. I switched to Amlodipine but that doesn't work for me and back on to Atenolol." | 9 | November 25, 2012 | 77 |
184,181 | Hydroxyzine | anxiety | "My GP prescribed this for anxiety and directed that I take it every 8 hours. Now I have dealt with anxiety and severe panic attacks need immediate relief. This medication was not the one to do that for me. It made me very drowsy and at the same time I still had anxiety. This is not for someone who has a busy schedule ... | 1 | March 25, 2016 | 25 |
227,314 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had Nexplanon for close to 8 months now. I have had a few heavy periods but just mainly constant spotting and heavy discharge. I haven't had a period in a month and a half, or spotted so I'm hoping this means the periods and spotting are over. I was pretty miserable for a while but I am pretty confident in the ef... | 8 | December 1, 2013 | 5 |
124,034 | Skyla | birth control | "I just got the Skyla inserted on 6/3/16. First time on birth control! the process itself took about 10 minutes. It hurt a little bit and I felt slight cramping after the insertion but nothing too crazy. I've been spotting ever since though. And just recently I've experienced some intense cramps so I take ibuprofen 2 t... | 6 | June 15, 2016 | 4 |
198,587 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I started the depo shot back in April of 2015 because my MD recommended I should, since he noticed my periods where the leading cause of my sickle cell crisis that would lead me in hospital stays for weeks ever since I had my son. My periods are gone and so is most of my sickle cell crisis, I've lost weight and a part... | 7 | October 21, 2017 | 1 |
23,718 | Chlorzoxazone | muscle spasm | "I have been taking Chlorzoxazone for a couple of years to help with leg muscle pain caused by L4-L5 root damage. It helps significantly reduce my pain. I don't believe it makes me sleepy, although there may be a little bit of light-headedness." | 9 | September 2, 2008 | 47 |
231,490 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I almost never experience side effects from medicines Rx or OTC and Trazodone was definitely an exception.
When I say it made me dizzy, that is an understatement. I woke up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom with the room spinning so fast I couldn't grip my night stand tightly enough. When I attempte... | 2 | May 16, 2016 | 48 |
33,942 | Junel Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I've been on Junel for 10 months now and have no complaints. I had very mild nausea and mood swings for the first 2 months but have not experienced these since. My moderate acne has completely cleared up thanks to this pill. My only complaint is that my pack is 21 days with no placebo pills. I wish I had the placebo p... | 10 | January 15, 2015 | 15 |
78,220 | Zyprexa | 12</span> users found this comment helpful. | "My mom has suffered from schizophrenia for over 37 years. She has been taking Zyprexa for the past 5 years. The improvement in her demeanor and ability to fuction through everyday activities has been phenomenal. She is socializing and enjoying shopping and eating out again. Thanks." | 9 | September 11, 2009 | 12 |
205,889 | Pristiq | depression | "Took 50 mg in the morning as directed, the day went fine and I was productive but was awake all night. Didn't sleep at all and felt jumpy for the first hour or so out of bed. I've been on Wellbutrin for years and felt like it might not be helping anymore -- well, after a scary night where I felt like I was on a bad ... | 1 | November 18, 2009 | 11 |
188,869 | Prevacid | gerd | "I used Prevacid for 8 weeks for a new symptomatic phase of GERD. Worked when I was taking 2 pills a day. When I cut down to 1 pill a day, some symptoms of GERD came back. " | 5 | May 13, 2009 | 30 |
19,586 | Pregabalin | neuropathic pain | "I started taking Lyrica for pain from Hashimoto's disease. At first I had a lot of energy. Then, I leveled off and the fatigue is back. The pain is about 85% gone! I did experience a huge emotional roller coaster at first and even had suicidal thoughts for the first time ever. I figured it was just the adjustment peri... | 9 | March 30, 2013 | 92 |
74,372 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | menstrual disorders | "I have been on Loestrin 24 for about 6 months now and am quite satisfied! In the beginning, I did experience some nausea for about the first month but once I got over that hurdle everything has gone well. NO bloating, NO nausea, NO mood swings, and MOST IMPORTANTLY A VERY SHORT CYCLE! My cycle has always been irregu... | 9 | March 3, 2010 | 12 |
126,030 | Viibryd | depression | "Viibryd has honestly changed my life for the better. I've had depression and anxiety for 5 years. I was going to therapy (and I still do), but it was recommended I try some medication because I was not really feeling any better and I was very hesitant. I did 5mg for 2 weeks, 10mg for a week, 20mg for a week, and now I... | 10 | February 24, 2014 | 174 |
33,773 | Junel Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I've been on Junel FE for about a year now without any problems. My doctor recommended this brand for my extremely painful cramps I'd get at the beginning of every cycle, which would often lead me to throw up from the pain. Upon first starting it, I immediately noticed a positive change. My period lasts about 4 days n... | 10 | August 24, 2017 | 8 |
135,954 | Acamprosate | alcohol dependence | "On September 6th, 2015 I have been sober for one year. I could not have accomplished this without Campral. My GP, who is an American, is very surprised to find it not more widely in use in Canada. It has saved my life - which I have stated in my previous two reports. I am now taking Campral every one other day - o... | 10 | September 1, 2015 | 124 |
16,239 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I really like this BC overall. I have PMDD, and my anxiety has decreased dramatically, along with my panic attacks and other events that were associated with the PMDD. However, the only downside is that my sex drive has decreased quite a bit. I have noticed a slight increase in ingrown hairs on my face as well, but my... | 8 | March 25, 2016 | 1 |
114,769 | Methotrexate | psoriasis | "Started with pill form of methotrexate at 15 mg dosage per week. Moved to injection form and increased dosage to 25mg per week. Seen lots of improvement on my psoriasis. Tired the day and day after injection but not concerned. Stomach a bit irritated but a little drawback for the good benefits." | 9 | April 5, 2015 | 47 |
20,220 | Macrobid | urinary tract infection | "It is the only antibiotic that works for my urinary tract infections, and I haven't ever had any of the side effects. I generally feel better already after the 2nd dose." | 10 | January 18, 2015 | 58 |
139,693 | Etodolac | osteoarthritis | "Had ligament & cartilage surgery on knee in early 80s. By 2000, pain made even sleeping tough. Was prescribed etodolac ER, 400 mg 2/day. Honestly, it gave me my life back. After 1 or 2 yrs, started using only 1 pill per day. Use 2/day only when cycling extra hard, snow-shoeing or skiing. None of these activities would... | 9 | October 23, 2017 | 0 |
225,043 | Bupropion | adhd | "This medicine has changed my life. Typical antidepressants (SSRI's) never worked for me, and if they did the effects wore off after a month or so. I've had mild symptoms of borderline personality disorder and moderate symptoms of ADHD, and after three months of taking it, I can't imagine being off of it. I can control... | 9 | May 17, 2016 | 52 |
29,296 | Topiramate | not listed / othe | "I tried the 25mg dosage for atypical facial pain after being unable to tolerate several other anticonvulsants. No side effects and it calmed the pain - but the relief only lasted 6 hours at the most per day then the pain returned with increased intensity until the next dose the following day. One week of that was en... | 2 | April 5, 2016 | 0 |
210,311 | Linzess | constipation, chronic | "I've had stomach issues for most of my life (I'm 41) and have tried "everything," with no reliable consistency. I've tried the OTC medicines, Miralax worked for some time then stopped. Suppositories once a week had become my only source of bowel motions. I took Amitiza for 6 weeks, with no positive results.
I took 2 ... | 7 | November 4, 2014 | 31 |
71,589 | Tramadol | pain | "I've been prescribed tramadol more than once over the years and in my experience it is very ineffective. Ibuprofen and acetominophen both work much better and they both cost a lot less." | 1 | July 24, 2017 | 11 |
136,725 | Sodium hyaluronate | osteoarthritis | "I have had issues with both knees for approx 21 years. I had my left knee replaced in Aug of 2014. I DONT want to experience that type of pain again... So Today I received my 2nd injection of Euflexxa and I'm limping a little more than normal. However, besides today I can tell a slight difference.. I'm hoping after my... | 7 | September 30, 2015 | 31 |
201,692 | Zoloft | social anxiety disorde | "I've been on Zoloft for 3 months now and I've got to say its been pretty good. I am on 50mg a day and sometimes I skip because I'm not so worried anymore. Really has helped out a lot. I'm making friends." | 9 | August 20, 2013 | 63 |
124,192 | Skyla | birth control | "I got Skyla about a month ago and so far nothing crazy has happened. I have almost zero pain tolerance so the insertion sucked. It was a lot of pressure but pretty bearable up until he went to measure my cervix and was actually inserting the Skyla. I also haven't had any kids so that also plays a factor. I had some pr... | 8 | March 30, 2016 | 5 |
9,783 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "Best I ever had!" | 10 | June 14, 2015 | 0 |
756 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I do not recommend getting this for your teenage daughter. When I was a teenager It made me very moody and would get so so upset over the smallest things. Now I am watching my teenage step daughter use it and she is the same way. I am 28 and have been on it for two years now and I finally stopped bleeding and spotting... | 8 | June 16, 2011 | 3 |
87,793 | Naproxen | tendonitis | "Aleve helped with pain.
Took 1 pilll after dinner but had bad side effects.
Stomach pain really sharp, bloating, diarrhea, my intestines were making noises , runny bloody stools.
Pain was unbearable.
No more Aleve for me." | 4 | October 29, 2009 | 27 |
181,066 | Olopatadine | seasonal allergic conjunctivitis | "I have terrible allergies year round. My eyes would swell so bad that my contacts would pop out or stick to my eyelids. This takes care of my allergies at their worst. I can wear my contacts again. I haven't had any side effects. Originally, I was paying $90 for a tiny bottle but my allergist gave me a coupon that lo... | 10 | February 27, 2015 | 12 |
193,267 | Cyclobenzaprine | muscle spasm | "Worthless! Dont waste your money." | 1 | April 21, 2016 | 28 |
210,822 | Mirtazapine | anxiety | "I was so scared to try these tablets. But I must say mood wise I'm feeling fab.They do help you sleep better and have vivid dreams but ive not had any scary ones! and they do make you feel like you don't want to wake up but you soon get out of it once your running around doing things. I looked them up on the net and s... | 9 | June 29, 2016 | 31 |
4,012 | Seroquel XR | depression | "In the beginning I was on 300 mg of seroquel (not extended release) for 3 years. Got pregnant they took me off. I moved provinces they ended up putting me back on a smaller dose 150mg sleeping wise I would go to sleep right away and stay asleep all night. For the past 2 months they decided to put me on 150mg seroquel ... | 3 | July 23, 2015 | 20 |
107,702 | Implanon | birth control | "I've had Implanon for almost 2 months now. After the first 2 weeks I got my period and to this day I'm still bleeding. Some days it's very very light, some days it's heavy but most days it's just there. It's only enough bleeding for a light tampon, but the point is I'm still bleeding. This is my biggest complaint abou... | 7 | November 4, 2010 | 0 |
172,112 | Tylenol PM | insomnia | "Mom took it for years and it caused her to have dementia!! Do not take it long term!!!!!" | 1 | April 20, 2016 | 13 |
152,595 | Icatibant | hereditary angioedema | "I am an unusual case in that I started experiencing attacks before I could walk. I swell more frequently and severely than any other member of my considerably large family. Unfortunately, Firazyr has provided minimal relief. It has slowed the onset of swelling, but did not stop it all together. That being said, I am... | 2 | March 30, 2015 | 0 |
232,154 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "I've had extremely bad anxiety, panic attacks, and mood swings. This medicine is wonderful. It's not very strong but it takes the edge off. I'd recommended to anyone with anxiety." | 10 | January 20, 2017 | 58 |
86,711 | Condylox | condylomata acuminata | "Very good" | 9 | March 29, 2008 | 25 |
95,812 | Sertraline | post traumatic stress disorde | "This medication has been a God send for me. Since I have been on sertraline, my mood swings and anger problems caused by post traumatic stress disorder, have significantly been reduced. They still happen, but not nearly as often as before I started sertraline." | 10 | May 7, 2014 | 15 |
113,221 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "I am a pretty regular person so when I didn't have a bm for 3 days I decided to try Dulcolax overnight relief. I took it at 10:30 pm, showered, watched TV then went to bed around 1am. I woke up abruptly at 5:30am in a cold sweat with severe lower stomach pains (very sharp like my insides were being stabbed). For about... | 7 | January 18, 2016 | 9 |
47,974 | Naproxen / sumatriptan | migraine | "I am 30 and have had migraines since I was 14. My head has always hurt (to the touch) the day after a migraine. I did not experience that after taking Treximet nor did I have any side effects. I absolutely love this medicine." | 10 | October 1, 2009 | 4 |
64,223 | Sertraline | social anxiety disorde | "I've taken sertraline for almost 3 months now, and it's been a very positive thing to my life. I feel much less anxious and I feel more confident. I do have to say that my sleep has not improved, in fact might be worse...and I never thought in a million years that I'd be ok with worse sleep. The reason I say this is t... | 9 | November 24, 2016 | 3 |
86,612 | Invokana | diabetes, type 2 | "This Medication is Awseome! I have lost 25 pounds in 4 months. My A1C went from 10.6 to 7.3. Love this medicine, feel GREAT, belly fat gone, down 2 sizes, only thing is the cost. Like giving you a Cadillac and taking the tires away. $348.00 for 30 pills! Awful insurance won't pay. Off most other medicines, have had M... | 10 | May 2, 2014 | 109 |
165,331 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had my IUD put in over 3 months ago. About 36 hours after, I went in the sun and immediately broke out in hives! Mostly on my face and they were itchy as hell. I called my gyno and she assured me it was IMPOSSIBLE that the IUD caused the hives. I took Benadryl and they mostly went down. I still get hives every time ... | 1 | June 27, 2017 | 4 |
154,405 | Tavaborole | onychomycosis, toenail | "I have been using Kerydin for over a year every day on my toenails. I have seen NO improvement. Very disappointed and would not recommend using thus medication." | 1 | November 26, 2016 | 6 |
170,976 | Quetiapine | bipolar disorde | "Was on Lexapro 20 for a while but after a bipolar NOS diagnosis, doctor wanted to remove Lexapro and go to Seroquel XR. Usually I sleep 7 hrs, after taking 50mg the first night I slept 13 hours and was barely awake after that. The next night on 100mg I slept 12 hours and was barely functioning throughout the day. I we... | 3 | January 22, 2010 | 15 |
51,885 | Ustekinumab | psoriatic arthritis | "I am 65. I have had psoriasis and arthritis since I was 13. I was covered. Like others I had used tar, creams, PUVA , UVB in my home and ENBREL which caused many side effects.
Dreaded white flakes everywhere! Itching was just awful. 2 1/2 years ago I tried Stelara, what a wonder I cleared in 2 injections. What a joy... | 9 | January 27, 2014 | 48 |
142,280 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "Finishing up my 6th month with Kyleena. My doctor prescribed me ibuprofen and a cervix softener prior to insertion. Highly recommend you ask the doctor for those. I had zero pain during insertion, just slight uncomfortable pressure and mild cramps after. My period is now very, very light. Hoping it stops all together ... | 10 | November 29, 2017 | 1 |
139,638 | Luvox | obsessive compulsive disorde | "I am a life-long sufferer of OCD - started when I was 7-8 years old when OCD wasn't even a common word or diagnosis - am now 52. I tried many drugs in the 1990s - most had awful side effects. I found Luvox in 1994 (from a knowledgeable MD) and it helped. I managed to live a productive life. I stopped taking it 5 year... | 9 | July 8, 2017 | 20 |
4,400 | Belviq | weight loss | "I tried this medication twice. The first time I started at 164 and lost to 157 and then stopped; however, it helped me maintain the 157. I am 5'2" at 59y. The first three days had severe headache, but then like magic it went away. My insurance wouldn't pay for the medication after 9 months because I didn't lose any mo... | 6 | May 1, 2017 | 6 |
7,935 | Xanax | depression | "I am prescribed to take two 0.5 Xanax a day but in reality I only take it when I am having a panic attack or feeling very tense or unhappy. It works better for anxiety and tension then it does depression as far as I can tell, but then again I don't take it consistently. " | 9 | September 27, 2012 | 98 |
227,670 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got the implanon about a year ago. I gained about 30 lbs. Turned into a emotional wreck! I never was like this until I started using the implanon as my birth control. I can not lose weight! Everything I eat sticks to me! I can eat 1 meal a day and still not lose. When I first got on the implanon I didn't have my per... | 1 | March 19, 2012 | 2 |
195,489 | Aviane | birth control | "Within a few days of starting this birth control I became numb, negative thoughts, anxious, extremely irritable and angry, which is all very unlike me. I couldn't think straight. I love my boyfriend and we have our issues but I was ready to freak out on him every second for no good reason, the poor guy could tell I wa... | 1 | April 11, 2016 | 6 |
46,874 | Xenical | obesity | "Metamucil may help side effects:
I started taking Xenical 8 days ago and was quite nervous about the side effects, especially diarrhea because I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Because of this, I have spent much of my life running to the bathroom. 7 or 8 years ago one doctor recommended Metamucil and it changed my lif... | 9 | July 24, 2010 | 97 |
38,772 | Esomeprazole | barrett's esophagus | "I was on Nexium for more than 4 years and the Barrett's esophagus that I have has been stable. I believe that Nexium has healing properties, but change in diet has to come with it. My husband's insurance now refuses to pay for it because it is supposedly for short term. " | 10 | May 5, 2013 | 42 |
129,645 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "Skyla was the best birth control decision I have ever had. I've been on it for three months now and absolutely love it. There was certainly a fair amount of pain on insertion and the week after; I will admit that, but it has improved my sex life, hasn't tampered with my systemic hormones/weight gain/etc., makes me fee... | 9 | June 17, 2015 | 16 |
21,370 | Zaleplon | insomnia | "Sonata for the most part is great. I've had insomnia for years now and nothing seemed to phase me. I'm taking two 10mg and while it does work, I have those night where it doesn't do anything. Can't even tell I took it. I usually take it around 10pm. I've noticed if I have any food in my stomach it doesn't work or does... | 7 | August 13, 2017 | 9 |
24,042 | Tretinoin | acne | "I've been using Retin-A for about a week now. If you have oily skin or experience breakouts every morning like me, I would definitely recommend this. I use the .01% dosage recommended by my doctor. They told me I may experience peeling of the skin. My skin has peeled in some spots, but it's not very noticeable. I remo... | 9 | August 9, 2016 | 38 |
162,249 | Hyaluronan | osteoarthritis | "I had my first of three injections of Orthovisc yesterday (1/14/16) into my left knee. The physician numbed the skin and injected the lubricant. I did not experience any discomfort.
The day after the injection I have not experienced any negative side effects.
The overall effectiveness of Orthovisc is still up in... | 9 | January 14, 2016 | 42 |
38,740 | Liletta | birth control | "I had my illegal IUD inserted about 2 weeks ago so far, and I am not as happy with it as I had hoped, but it's still very early on. The insertion was a breeze compared to how the last two weeks have been. I have has severe pressure/cramping/soreness and even sharp pinching pain in my ovary area to the point I couldn't... | 5 | November 7, 2015 | 2 |
132,191 | Ativan | anxiety | "This response is for the person whose Doctor won't prescribe Ativan because it's an old drug. I went to a psychiatrist and that's the med he prescribed for me to help me sleep through the night. It had been 3 months since I'd slept more the 6 hours and usually it was 4 hours each night. Ambien got me to sleep but woul... | 10 | March 26, 2016 | 54 |
226,900 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have had the insertion for about five months and it was good for the first month and a half, forgot it was even there. During the middle of the second month I started spotting enough to have to wear tampons everyday and I'm up to my fifth month and still spotting. I'm cranky and it drives me nuts but other than that... | 7 | January 13, 2015 | 8 |
109,944 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Probably worst experience of my life. I did like the convenience of the implant being in my arm and not having to remember to take a pill or have something up my vagina. However, nexplanon was NOT for me. I went through terrible mood swings (from being happy one moment to coming close to crying for no reason a few min... | 5 | May 17, 2016 | 1 |
51,613 | Aczone | acne | "I've fought cystic acne since I was 11yrs. old. My face,back,chest,neck and inner thighs. This medicine was no more helpful than the million other topical meds I've used. The commercials I see for acne products just kill me on T.V. They show somone with one little pimple usually crying about how devastated they are ab... | 2 | July 22, 2015 | 19 |
38,145 | Elidel | eczema | "My sister had eczema and when she used it everything went. Simple! " | 10 | May 28, 2012 | 17 |
188,089 | Symbyax | bipolar disorde | "I have been on Symbyax for about 3 yrs.and it works great. Slept like a log, my emotions were suppressed (not sure if that's good or bad). I was recently changed to generic and I am having problems with mood swings and even worse weight gain." | 8 | August 11, 2015 | 17 |
104,704 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I just started my second pack and I have been on my period for the last 3 weeks. At first it was just some spotting. Then turned to a heavy period. I started experiencing moderate acne immediately and my mood swings are through the roof. " | 2 | January 26, 2011 | 4 |
56,618 | Humira | psoriasis | "Better than Enbrel in my opinion. My condition after 3 months has markedly improved to, I'd say, 90% with one dose every other week. It has changed my life. As far as any side effects I have not experienced any after 6 months." | 10 | July 6, 2008 | 41 |
220,242 | Amitriptyline | ibromyalgia | "I have been on Endep for 35 years. I have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and plenty more. In the last six months I have been getting very odd symptoms such as the ones provided within this article!( sudden weight gain, inability to eat properly, tiredness, rounded face,weakness, sore mouth and tongue, to slig... | 6 | December 3, 2014 | 69 |
120,197 | Homatropine / hydrocodone | cough | "Hydromet soothes my sore throat and I feel better within a day. The last two doctors only prescribed Benadryl syrup which does nothing and causes side effects." | 10 | February 18, 2013 | 29 |
81,141 | Hypercare | hyperhidrosis | "So, the night before I used Hypercare, I came onto this site and looked at users reviews, since I was reluctant to use it at first because I was worried it wouldn't work and I'd have bad b/o all day at school. I think the user reviews helped my unsureness because that's what mattered most to me; how it worked for the ... | 9 | February 17, 2010 | 2 |
109,916 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got the implant in April of this year, and everything was going fine. Yeah I experienced some cramping and bad headaches but I was fine. Until now, my hair is falling out and starting to thin, I have bad chest pains, I get dizzy, nauseous, makes my stomach hurt with everything that I eat, depression, and suicidal th... | 2 | June 7, 2016 | 3 |
166,415 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had Mirena inserted at age 21, no chidren, had preivously tried every birth control under the sun. Insertion was very painful, i nearly passed out. Severe cramping lasted for 2-3 days, I was not able to stand up straight due to pain. After that, I cramped for about a week and a half. Spotted for the first few months... | 3 | November 7, 2016 | 10 |
46,416 | Modafinil | depression | "I've used it for 10 days now in my most recent attempt to kick meth. It helps so much. It won't buzz you, but it takes away the debilitating lethargy and depression." | 7 | August 7, 2009 | 77 |
34,893 | Minocycline | acne | "I'm 16 and I've been taking minocyline for about 1 month now. I have mild acne on my face (forehead mostly) and I haven't noticed a difference whatsoever, I am also getting severe acne all over my shoulders and chest and I never have gotten it there before. I also feel like I am burning up during the day. I would not ... | 4 | September 12, 2015 | 4 |
65,052 | Saphris | bipolar disorde | "Works great for sleep and controls mania well, but caused my depression to increase. This was after being on the medication for several months (10mg/night). Didn't particularly like the next-day hangover either. I've recently been switched over to Lithium but it's too early to tell how it's working. I took one Sap... | 1 | May 22, 2010 | 39 |
158,043 | Aromasin | breast cance | "After surgery I was pronounced cancer free but still put in Aromasin. I found the side effects difficult especially insomnia. My schedule is busy and this plus muscle/joint pain is hard. I went off for several months during a vacation and felt far better. I returned to taking it and almost immediately the side effects... | 4 | July 7, 2009 | 99 |
125,442 | Dulcolax | constipation | "I am 5'2 and weigh 106. I have had 3 days of constipation, I thought it was the worst, so I took 3 pills with almost two liters of water at 2 pm. nothing happened that day. Just tons of urination. The worst cramping got to me at 2am. Cold sweats, feeling uneasy, vomiting and with a massive urge to poop. I admit it is ... | 9 | February 22, 2015 | 1 |
229,114 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "I am a 44 year old married man. We have four kids. Back in my 20's I had an extrememly high sex drive. It has dropped off quite a bit in my 40's. After a Vasectomy my erections were not what they had been. They also did not last as long. I went to the Doctor without telling my wife. I have been using Cialis for the la... | 10 | March 10, 2012 | 66 |
85,180 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I am on day 3 of this pill and I felt awful the whole time. I constantly feel like I'm going to throw up after I take it which makes it difficult for me to sleep. I already have some anxiety but this birth control is making it to where I can't sleep and once I do sleep I can't stay asleep. I just lay in bed feeling ho... | 1 | September 9, 2015 | 3 |
10,150 | Axiron | hypogonadism, male | "I've been using Axiron for a year now and have mostly enjoyed the results. My T level was 293 before starting Axiron & now is roughly 570 at quarterly
blood tests. I've experienced the good results, alertness, happiness and
an overall feeling of well being. I also take 125 mcg of Thyroid med every
morning for ... | 9 | December 5, 2013 | 50 |
54,619 | Bupropion / naltrexone | weight loss | "Update: I went to my Dr. on Monday morning I was down 8 lbs. woohoo, and my Dr. said I was doing great! By the time my husband and I hit Hawaii I should be down 50 lbs! Now that is exciting! I'm losing about 2 - 2.5 lbs. a week. This is good, very good. I already notice a difference in me even if no one else can. Very... | 5 | May 17, 2017 | 20 |
92,202 | Lyrica | pain | "I took Lyrica for about 2 years and loved it. It helped my pain so much. I suffer with back pain and leg pain. I went from Topamax to Lyrica and it was a big difference. I gained weight about 20lbs, but my problem was my insurance would not cover this medicine and it doesn't have a generic. So I was having to pay almo... | 9 | July 29, 2010 | 46 |
49,081 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I went on Aubra to 1. Avoid any accidents with my partner and 2. Try and clear up my acne. I'd been to dermatologists who prescribed topical creams and oral antibiotics, but nothing helped clear my face. I had it the worst on my chin and forehead, and thought to maybe give BC a try. But after sticking this out for a m... | 1 | August 19, 2016 | 0 |
135,707 | Intuniv | adhd | "It's has been a miracle. My son is 7 and on 1 mg for 8 weeks. He has PDD and ADHD.His impulsiveness and odd behavior last year was so bad that they took him out of the classroom and put him full time in autistic support room. They pulled all academics from him and were just trying to finish the year without him hurtin... | 10 | October 8, 2010 | 176 |
109,834 | Nexplanon | birth control | "From September-December 2014 I was having unprotected sex with my partner. In January 2015 I got the implant. I bleed for weeks at a time or just on and off. After about 7 months everything had calmed down. I go about 3-5 months without a period. If I even get a period I spot for a few days like I'm currently doing bu... | 9 | June 29, 2016 | 3 |
213,824 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "PLEASE DON'T USE THIS!!! I'm 18 and went and bought this today I followed instructions correctly....within 3 minutes of inserting it my hoo-ha was hurting so bad. I tried to endure the pain cause I thought that meant it was killing the yeast infection. It got worse and worse to the point where I was wanting to scream.... | 1 | January 30, 2017 | 0 |
182,627 | Climara | hypoestrogenism | "Before Climara, my menopause symptoms were out of control, hot flashes and feeling moody. Climara changed my life and helped me enjoy it again without the hot flashes and weird symptoms that menopause was bringing on. Bye bye menopause." | 10 | April 7, 2015 | 19 |
16,868 | Copaxone | multiple sclerosis | "I have R/R MS, and after having more than 2 relapses in 1 year, I was put on Copaxone. 3.5 years on I realise that this drug really suits me. The only problem with this medication is my poor memory, at least once per month I totally forget to administer my injection. This causes no exacerbations, and I feel so good o... | 9 | August 9, 2008 | 45 |
136,821 | Isotretinoin | acne | "I didn't get acne until I was 18 and did every diet, cleanser, spot treatment out there for about 6 years. I ended up SO depressed with horrible hormonal acne on my chin/chest and was losing the battle. I was always against accutane because the horrible side effects associated with it. My chest cleared up by the first... | 10 | September 10, 2017 | 13 |
190,448 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | birth control | "I'd been using Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about 6 years, but today I switched to a generic brand. I can only say negative about this - migraines, weight gain and tiredness. Not to mention the price. My insurance did not cover it so it cost about $50 a month. Hopefully my new pills will work out better for me." | 5 | November 3, 2009 | 3 |
186,945 | Deltasone | sarcoidosis | "Feeling hyperactive like I can't walk fast enough, having to wait on a thought to process, always wanting sweet, salt and crunchy food. Med after 7p keeps me awake at least 4 hr although I feel tired. Only been on for 1 month for new sarcoidosis Breathing much better! Chest tightness better! Energy level better !" | 6 | September 8, 2015 | 9 |
108,100 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "One. Just started for the first time yesterday my first day and woke up this morning feeling nauseous and major headache !!!!! I hope it goes away because this ain't cool :((" | 5 | December 21, 2015 | 2 |
93,202 | Vortioxetine | depression | "I've been on Trintellix (that's what it's called in Canada) for about two months now and I can honestly say it has changed my life, for the better. The first few weeks I did have a bit of nausea but it was all well worth it. I find that I cannot drink as much as I used to as it will result in a pretty bad hangover, ... | 10 | November 12, 2015 | 11 |
193,023 | Dextroamphetamine | atigue | "I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and have been taking this medicine for about 7 years now. It gave me my life back. I used to be so tired that I couldn't get out of bed or participate in life. The only problem is I have grown tolerant to it, and am at the maximum dosage, so I don't get as much energy from it... | 10 | October 31, 2013 | 33 |
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