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136,874
Isotretinoin
acne
"I haves struggled with acne since high school. I admit, it wasn't as severe as other cases. I occasionally had cysts, which I would cover with bandaids because I was too embarrassed. Over the years, my skin has been more clear but it's never really gone away. I'm currently in my sixth month of accutane. I think at thi...
7
March 22, 2017
4
179,351
Olanzapine
schizophrenia
"Everything is worse so much worse this medicine has intensified everything and I have a ton of side effects"
1
June 5, 2015
15
164,440
Diclofenac
zen shoulde
"This medication has been a God send for me. After PT and a year of Aleve my shoulder was somewhat better but not great. For a different issue my physician told me to stop the Aleve and try Diclofanac Sodium. My body is very happy. No back, neck, ankle, toe, shoulder pain. My shoulder range of motion is almost 100...
9
May 14, 2015
11
107,641
Implanon
birth control
"I got it in Jan 2008. No period for 3 months, then I bled for 2 months straight. After that, 2 periods a months for about 5 days each....EXHAUSTING! Tired, sad, depressed, no sex drive, weight gain, anger, aggressiveness, sweet tooth, but the worst - THE HORRIBLE mood swings! The best thing about it, it didn't hurt wh...
3
August 6, 2010
17
143,812
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I've had the nexplanon for over 2 years now. The whole time I never really had a period, light spotting here and there. Now it's close time to get removed and out of no where I have a full blown cycle, HEAVY."
8
September 27, 2016
8
76,387
Liraglutide
diabetes, type 2
"I have been on Victoza 1.8 for many years. Until recent blood work showed everything screwed up. When I went to my GP he told me the medication is basically killing me. Its making me lethargic, slowing down my metabolism, I am gaining weight and my body chemistry is dysfunctional. He ordered me to stop Victoza, ...
1
September 21, 2017
10
2,200
Metformin
polycystic ovary syndrome
"So 2 months ago I was diagnosed with PCOS. Which my doctor notices feom my ultrasound of my ovaries that I've NEVER ovulated. Since then I've had an HSG text, been on Metformin and am now to my limit of 2,000 mgs, Clomid, and was on Prometrium (progesterone) this last month. This last month my doctor also put me on a ...
8
June 23, 2015
9
12,725
Etanercept
rheumatoid arthritis
"After being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, the very painful debilitating type less than one year ago I called a rheumatologist. She told me I had every indication of rheumatoid arthritis but I had to tell her one more thing I was HIV-positive. Now most of these medications immediately stated not to take it hav...
3
March 13, 2016
19
58,484
Jolivette
birth control
"So I started this BC due to painful periods/irregular periods. I had tried a combo pill called low low estrogen and it just gave me terrible side effects. Jolivette seriously helped me out. I rarely get periods, unless I'm super stressed out, no mood swings and no pregnancy (though that didn't become a concern until l...
10
December 30, 2016
16
78,260
Lasix
edema
"I have had pitting edema, severe water retention all over my body mainly my face, hands, ankles, feet and lower legs. I to have felt the side effects of the side aches and leg discomfort. BUt have come to find out I also suffered from RLS ( restless leg syndrome). I do suffer from very minor headaches. But when one d...
10
September 30, 2010
78
26,339
Sprintec
abnormal uterine bleeding
"This pill has been a godsend for me. I am 42 and have a six year old and 3 year old and have had hormonal issues since having them both: extremely heavy periods, horrible cramps, menstrual migraines, severe bloating and breast tenderness, heavy mid cycle spotting, and cyclical insomnia. After one pack of these pills, ...
9
November 16, 2015
20
162,186
Denosumab
osteoporosis
"From the start I began to experience side effects. The most bothersome are the extreme sweating episodes followed by chills at least 12 times a day or more. In addition other side effects are more pain in my lower back and hips as well as a rash with associated itch on my upper back. I will never get another Prolia s...
2
May 26, 2016
125
68,707
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"I've had a very good experience with this form of birth control. No bleeding at all, no side effects, not an issues what so ever. I've been takin it for about 9 months now and feeling fine"
10
January 13, 2017
6
37,710
Vyvanse
adhd
"Had trouble sleeping."
8
February 11, 2009
13
4,989
Belviq
weight loss
"I am a 61 yr old, 5'3" female that started the 2 week trial on April 15, 2014 at 237 pounds. If I had any initial side effects I don't recall them, so I must have had none or they were too mild to even mention. I don't have any side effects now which is a little over 3 months since I started. I lost 10 pounds during ...
9
July 18, 2014
112
124,079
Skyla
birth control
"Honestly I was freaked out because I read reviews like these before I went to my appointment which was yesterday, 6-29-16. So I took 3 Advil about an hour before my appointment. When I got there I was scared but the doctor assured me it wasn't that bad etc. Honestly when I read that people cried and such during the in...
10
June 30, 2016
4
18,401
Voltaren
pain
"I am highly alllergic to internal intake of NSAIDS. The gel has been tried as an alternative. I have had bilateral knee replacements and suffer from RSD. I thought the gel was helping the knees. However, when I was off of my narcotic protocol for a period of two weeks, I discovered that Voltaren did not work. I ...
2
January 25, 2010
21
142,081
Escitalopram
anxiety
"this medication is amazing and has changed my life for the better! However like most SSRI's it does neg impact sex drive etc and it did lead to weight gain"
10
April 3, 2008
71
116,597
Uroxatral
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"Switched to Uroxatral after being on Flomax for a couple months. While Flomax addressed Benign Prostate Hyperplasia issues very well, it had horrendous effect on my sexual function. Could no longer ejaculate at all, and could no longer reach orgasm. Within a few days of being on Uroxatral, those issues are gone and...
8
October 18, 2012
109
33,751
Junel Fe 1 / 20
birth control
"I have been taking birth control for almost 2 years now and I have been changing my prescription very often. However, I have been on this pill since around August/September of 2016. My old pills helped with bloating, cramps, and flow and none of that changed when I started Junel fe. However for the past three months o...
4
March 4, 2017
2
154,735
Metronidazole
bacterial infection
"Prescribed 1 tablet 3 times a day (200mg tablets) for suspected abscess lower jaw. After just 4 tablets started having weird dreams, palpitations, nausea, severe headache, hot sweats, shivering, blood pressure reached 193/92 could not get out of bed felt so awful didn't take any more. Still recovering 2 days later"
1
June 5, 2017
4
15,630
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I definitely don't recommend this pill if you already have anxiety. It made my anxiety attacks much worse. Plus it gave me horrible acne, and I've never struggled with acne. Everyone reacts differently to BC, but just be aware when you decide to go with this one.."
1
November 11, 2016
5
32,065
Wellbutrin XL
depression
"After having seizures back in December, doctor started me on lexapro for depress- made me sweat like crazy, light headed, uh, not function at work, then to zoloft, slightly better, still sweating intensely after first hour, seemed better than lexapro, stuck with it for 3 mos, no real change in depression; incredibly t...
2
May 2, 2016
33
29,237
Topiramate
migraine prevention
"helps me to sleep and a lot less head akes"
10
June 23, 2016
9
147,510
Alprazolam
anxiety
"It is a good medicine. I often find that it helps me even more because I do not have to take it everyday."
10
November 28, 2009
18
228,756
Geodon
bipolar disorde
"I love the results from this medicine. I am not anxious and haven't cried or had a rage fit. Sad to say, I am suffering major side effects such as throwing up, loss of appetite, can't swallow, sweats, can't sleep, shaking all over, teeth clenching on and on and on. BUT it beats the hell out of anxiety, crying all t...
9
March 17, 2013
31
95,938
Sertraline
depression
"I am female and was 16 when I was prescribed Zoloft for my then undiagnosed bipolar disorder 2. Because I am bipolar I didn't find Zoloft helpful but one side effect I had was terrible nose bleeds. "
2
August 13, 2013
24
172,344
Clonazepam
anxiety
"For anxiety and panic disorders, I have found this drug to be extremely useful. Prior to taking Clonazepam, I was under tremendous stress due to work, and was suffering 2 -3 panic attacks per day. Since starting on 3 x 1mg per day. I have not had a single major panic attack. Anxiety and stress just disappear! It has ...
9
February 10, 2017
33
218,053
Amoxicillin / clavulanate
strep throat
"Dr thought I had strep just by looking at my throat and felt like I was swallowing glass, so I got 500mg amoxicillin 3x/day. Within 24hrs I could swallow again and fever went away. However, I am now on day 5 of this medication and have pretty bad nausea, a raging yeast infection and frequent loose stools, and the abdo...
6
September 20, 2017
4
38,327
Phenazopyridine
interstitial cystitis
"This did nothing for the cramping and pain. In fact, I had horrible GI gas and stomach issues while taking it. I thought I had a stomach virus but when I stopped the Pyridium, the stomach distress went away."
2
November 29, 2015
16
179,296
Olanzapine
borderline personality disorde
"Very helpful for insomnia and stress and my Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the severe depression and anxiety I've had all my life. Plus no weight gain! I love this one out of all I've tried and would recommend it to anyone else who suffers these afflictions - God bless and be well."
10
February 16, 2015
31
47,830
Adapalene
acne
"I had mild acne on my face, upper arms, chest, and back and after using this for 2 months I still have acne on my face but it is very small and not very many pimples left. However I have also been using this on the my arms, chest, and back but this has not worked at all in thoes areas. I also used to have acne on my ...
7
October 19, 2015
6
36,789
Meperidine
pain
"I was recently in a bad car accident and while I wasn't severely injured, I was left with terrible pain in my back and shoulders. Demerol has been the main thing that's helped me to cope with my injuries and allow me to sleep at night. I am so grateful that my doctor suggested that I take it."
9
August 17, 2009
31
186,248
Desvenlafaxine
depression
"I have tried them all. Did not like the side effects from basically all of them. Pristiq is different. The the side effects seem almost the same but different in a few ways. I love sex. Taking Pristiq has the same results as the other medicines with one exception. Stop taking for a day and you are back in business. Th...
9
August 10, 2012
19
72,293
Tramadol
pain
"Personally the medicine worked well for chronic pleurisy pain (bad stabbing sensation in side with flu or pneumonia) but I had horrible side effects. Dazed constantly, hallucinations, cold sweats, nausea."
3
December 31, 2012
42
73,039
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"Have been on this for about 5 months. At first breasts got larger (about a cup size) and my period got lighter. No other side effects however recently I have been getting very nauseous either a few hours later or the next morning even if i take pill with food. It's to the point where I am unable to hold a conversatio...
4
May 2, 2015
2
102,998
Aripiprazole
depression
"I don't think this drug is working for my depression, because I'm sleeping more than usual. "
1
October 22, 2009
21
92,518
Ondansetron
nausea/vomiting
"I was in the hospital for 11 days, diagnosed with failing kidneys which made me highly nauseated. I've lost 20 lbs. in 2 months. The shots worked quicker for me than the 4mg pills I'm taking at home. But reading through the posts, I now know why I was severely constipated, and I normally suffer from Irritable Bowel...
9
December 3, 2014
4
83,478
Levocetirizine
allergies
"If you are looking to sleep night and day, this is a great sleeping pill, as far as allergies relief none, only very dry mouth and throat. Threw the whole bottle down the toilet"
1
June 5, 2017
11
193,148
Dextroamphetamine
adhd
"I have ADHD and mild-to-moderate anxiety. Dexedrine 20 mg (2 x 10 mg) taken in the morning allows me to focus for about 8 hours, but I experience negative side effects including increased anxiety, raised blood pressure and difficulty sleeping. I used to experience moderate-to-severe depression at the end of the day wh...
7
November 12, 2011
17
189,223
Oxycodone
pain
"Had a csection and it helped a lot with the pain didn't make it go away completely but really toned it down as much as I could've hoped for."
9
May 17, 2016
18
169,292
Diprivan
anesthesia
"Diprivan was used to sedate me during a colonoscopy and it worked very quickly with no serious side effects."
10
October 3, 2008
47
111,464
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir
hepatitis c
"Been taking Harvoni thirteen days now. I never realized how bad I was till I started taking Harvoni. I feel ten years younger and have much more energy. Hard to go to sleep at night but not tired. My aches and pains in wrist and hand have disappeared. I feel like I have a new life in front of me. I am 72 yrs. Had Hep...
10
March 2, 2015
53
109,608
Nexplanon
birth control
"I got my birth control rod inserted on November 2014. My arm was sore, swollen and ridiculously bruised for 3 days. I never got a long heavy period. Only occasional spotting and eventually no period at all. I have cramps very rarely but still do. I have breast tenderness once a month. I haven't used condoms since the...
10
October 27, 2016
0
4,651
Belviq
weight loss
"The first day I took this I immediately got a mild headache, this headache lasted the whole time I took it. I have been on it for a week and stopped today. My heart beats hard, I have headaches, acid reflux, body aches, and weight gain. I am thinking maybe it raises my BP instead of lowering it and causing me to hold ...
2
July 23, 2015
20
222,152
Rozerem
insomnia
"I've had insomnia to varying degrees for about 12 years now (I'm 30 and the problem started in college) and nothing ever worked reliably for more than a short amount of time. I was recently prescribed Rozerem as I'd never tried it before. Bad idea. In addition to not sleeping, I woke up feeling extremely out of sorts,...
1
March 6, 2013
58
85,066
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"First brand of birth control ever, was feeling iffy about it from the start since the doctor said it was a "very basic brand" to start me off with. A week in and I was getting a headache after every pill, along with nausea, bloating, spotting, and just a general feeling of being constantly hungover. Fortunately I was ...
3
December 2, 2015
4
218,745
Opana ER
pain
"I have severe leg and back pain. I have had back and leg pain for quite a few years. In 2008 I fell 25 ft out of a deer stand which tore both rotor cuffs and elbow problems. After 9 operations and physical therapy I still have pain which includes back and leg problems. I started on opana ER and take morphine sulfate f...
10
June 9, 2017
9
61,218
Xyzal
urticaria
"I have suffered from hives for over 30 years. No medicine helped. I had them for 3 years straight, 24/7. My hives have come back about 4 different times, lasting up to a year. I have been on Xyzal for about 2 months. I take Benadryl, then an hour later I will take the Xyzal. I take Benadryl at bedtime. This is...
10
May 13, 2010
21
68,824
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"Side effects are the worst.. This shot has ruined my life for the past 3 weeks I've been on it.. I have body tremors,hair loss,headaches,nausea, dizzy,tiredness,weakness and that's just some.. I have gotten anxiety I dont wanna do anything besides be in my house ive never been this kind of person and its scary... Pois...
1
September 5, 2016
11
86,057
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"This will be my 2nd colonoscopy. My 1st was 5 years ago (no polyps!). Used the dreaded Golytely that time. Was instructed to mix the Golytely with raspberry lemonade Crystal Lite. It was AWFUL! Almost not doable. suprep was much better This time using Suprep. Everything about it was better! The 1...
9
November 16, 2015
20
36,476
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline
helicobacter pylori infection
"My first treatment failed and the 2nd included this medication which ultimately killed the infection. Yes, it's very strong and I was wiped out but I did not have any side affects."
10
July 19, 2015
18
21,037
Paliperidone
schizoaffective disorde
"I have had only my first 2 shots, my last shot being June 23rd 2017, which was the day I was released from the psych ward, I decided that I wanted to see how I was going to do without the drugs and see how I am, my first shot was the week before, I didn't even tell them I was hearing voices because I was at awe that I...
2
October 1, 2017
4
62,381
Citalopram
panic disorde
"I have dealt with depression for many years. Was put on Celexa 2 months ago and its been amazing for me! The panic attacks went away in a matter of days and I still have emotions, not walking around like a zombie. I feel and enjoy every moment! I highly recommend Celexa."
8
April 23, 2012
60
124,360
Skyla
birth control
"I had my Skyla inserted this morning and let me not scare anymore but understand it is the most simple procedure however you will feel 30 seconds of either extremely bad cramping or unbearable pain and then it's over. Just stay calm and relaxed when the procedure it taking place because you don't want to alter the loc...
4
December 24, 2015
1
176,327
Lorazepam
panic disorde
"I am prone to terrible and traumatizing panic attacks. I was afraid one was going to happen on an airplane, so I dreaded an upcoming flight for months. On the day of the flight, I took a 0.5 pill and felt all of my anxiety wash away. Took another pill at the gate before boarding and had the most calm flight of my life...
10
October 19, 2015
80
33,618
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20
birth control
"I started taking this pill for acne because I had terrible terrible acne but now my face is completely cleared up and I barely ever get any zits. It also makes my period a lot lighter which I absolutely love because I don't have to worry about it at school or when I'm out with friends. It also worked very well for me ...
10
August 9, 2013
28
135,029
Dapsone
acne
"I had moderate hormonal breakouts and was prescribed this by my dermatologist. He raved about its effects although it was a "newer" product on the market. He admitted that he was biased because he was a spokesman for this medication (red flag - no celebrity uses proactive and no doc pushes meds unless they're getting ...
1
November 6, 2016
6
127,909
Phentermine
obesity
"I just started the pill on 10/29/16, I got the pills to help move past this plateau I have reached with my weight loss goals. The first day I had so much energy that I had to force myself to sit down after 8 hours of non-stop movement, cleaning, excising for the day, errands etc. These really do suppress your appetite...
9
October 31, 2016
12
169,362
Diethylpropion
obesity
"I was on this medication for 2 weeks and started noticing abnormal bruising and mid-cycle spotting. I looked on the paperwork that came from the pharmacy and it listed those symptoms under the "contact your doctor immediately" category. I spoke to him and he said to stop taking it immediately. It can mess with your...
1
October 22, 2015
20
231,196
Zenzedi
adhd
"I wrote previously about loving Zenzedi and switching to Adderall XR due to insurance. After 1 month of Adderall, I am going back to Zenzedi. Adderall was just not for me. I had mental issues all month long and just didn't focus as much. My family even noticed a difference. I called my Insurance and they approved Zenz...
10
January 19, 2017
7
8,515
Zolpidem
insomnia
"Ambien has been the only insomnia medicine that has worked consistently for the 7 years I have been taking it. I was on a combination of Ambien and Xanax but lost my healthcare coverage so am on Ambien only. I totally have to thank the Ambien makers because my life was a messy blur of nonsleep. Now, I sleep and sleep ...
9
June 12, 2011
9
219,881
Amitriptyline
migraine prevention
"I have been taking this medication for my migraines for about a year and a half. I take it at night and within 30 minutes I am asleep. This combined with verapamil 120mg ER has decreased my migraines from weekly to about one every 8 weeks or so. I have noticed I am calmer and more focused the next day. I have gained a...
10
October 20, 2016
18
159,879
Bactrim
otitis media
"I have had ear infections on and off for years and Bactrim is the only medication that cures them."
10
July 19, 2012
7
197,443
Paroxetine
generalized anxiety disorde
"Started Paxil 15 some years ago for anxiety and depression. I'm on the clinical maximum dosage of 75 mg CR. I had no side effects and it has helped me greatly. I also take Xanax."
9
October 20, 2010
31
126,267
Viibryd
depression
"I have had anxiety attacks and depression on and off my whole life and when I started this medicine it was like a 180 on my mood issues. Sounds funny but it made the whole world beautiful for me again. I have been on it for about 6 months now and ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MEDICIAN, however I have had sleeping troubles here...
9
February 16, 2012
34
1,499
Eluxadoline
irritable bowel syndrome
"Nobody has mentioned this, but this medication makes me have to pee more often."
8
October 24, 2017
4
181,655
Prozac
anxiety and stress
"They bumped me up from 20mg to 40mg. I have strong depression and anxiety. But this is a great medicine for anxiety. I do not think I will need Klonopin anymore."
9
June 20, 2013
81
158,077
Ziprasidone
bipolar disorde
"I started taking the medication and started having eye spasms to the point couldn't see to write, text, or read and it got bad enough I couldn't keep my eyes open. I stopped taking the medication and my symptoms went away. beware."
3
January 13, 2017
2
163,160
Levo-T
hashimoto's disease
"This is the first time receiving my Levothyroxine from this particular manufacturer. Same dosage I've been on for years but instead of blue, the pill is purple and has a strong odor that I've not noticed with the blue pills. It also has left a very metallic taste in my mouth which doesn't subside during the day."
8
October 3, 2017
1
83,831
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I'm not sure about this birth control quite yet. I was on trinessa back in November or so and it worked fantastic for me, cleared up my acne, no nausea or any other side affects. Then I got really sick and had to stop taking the pill for a month or two, and when I tried to get back on it I had continuous discharge fo...
4
September 3, 2017
1
67,409
Lacosamide
seizures
"Have had seizures since I was 8 and am now 36 and have been on Vimpat for a year now and has been the only medication to almost stop the gran mals all together. Used to have 4 to 6 a month mostly during my menstral and now have not had one in almost 3 months. There are some side effects migranes and major dizziness bu...
10
August 17, 2016
22
36,036
Efinaconazole
onychomycosis, toenail
"I have used this medication for 8 months, very expensive and doesn't work. My infected toenails are exactly the same. FDA approved medication ?????"
1
February 1, 2016
12
211,186
Aftera
emergency contraception
"I took this pill 2 hours later after I had sex .This one don't work. Now I'm pregnant.Please Buy the plan B . I used the plan b before it does work."
1
November 12, 2016
4
10,501
Spironolactone
acne
"I've been taking spiro 50 mg. for 6 months for acne & I'm thrilled. I'm 45 and have had problems with acne (mainly on chin) for a decade. Dr. told me it would take 6 weeks to start working. What he didn't mention is that it might get worse first. 3 weeks in, I wanted to bury my head in the sand. (so I wouldn't sta...
9
January 11, 2016
9
166,151
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Sorta got stupid one night with my girlfriend, got the pill about 26 hours later. The pill made her 9 weeks late, I'd never had so much stress. Finally she took two tests and got both negative and got her period a couple weeks later, it may mess up your period and stress you out but it works don't worry"
10
January 9, 2017
5
115,632
Drixoral Cold and Allergy
allergic rhinitis
"I've used Drixoral for many years for allergic rhinitis after Rondec-TR was discontinued as it worked the best with NO side effects. Apparently it has been discontinued and will no longer be available. Hope I can find something else that works."
10
June 11, 2008
15
219,786
Amitriptyline
irritable bowel syndrome
"This really does help with my IBS-d .When I don't take it I suffer really bad as my IBS flares up"
9
July 27, 2017
9
157,798
Accutane
acne
"Accutane has saved my life. My acne surfaced around 22 years old and from then on I've tried every salicylic and benzol product, retin-a and every other topical product from the dermatologist, and oral antibiotic known to mankind and nothing worked. I started accutane, now just starting month 4, and I have NO pimples!...
9
July 8, 2015
11
29,877
Oxazepam
anxiety
"Started having anxiety and depression symptoms years back after going to countless drs. and trying every pill there is. A psychiatrist put me on Oxazepam 10 two times daily as needed. Hands down the best pill for me and my problem."
9
January 6, 2013
71
85,000
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"When I first started taking ortho lo, my moderate acne cleared up! My periods were SO much lighter. However, adjusting to this pill was hell. Mood swings, crying, psycho basically. After 6 months, I was fine. 5 years later and I am still on, never got pregnant, no acne, light periods, very moody during PMS but no cram...
9
January 21, 2016
2
123,562
Skyla
birth control
"I got my Skyla inserted 6 weeks ago. The insertion was not very painful. I would rate it a 3 out of 10. It was uncomfortable and felt like a minor period cramp for a total of less than one minute. After it was inserted, I felt normal and was not dizzy or lightheaded. I had no cramps that day and only minor cramping an...
10
May 12, 2017
1
110,857
Sudafed PE Severe Cold
cold symptoms
"My family finds this medicine to be great for fighting off colds when you feel as though you were coming down with one. A couple of days, taken as directed, most times always get rid of the cold. I would recommend medicine but, having read one of the other reviews - check with your doctor. Even when (the rare times)...
9
April 6, 2011
0
66,634
Seroquel
bipolar disorde
"Hi all! I'm diagnosed with PTSD and bipolar type 1. After my most recent manic episode I crashed into the worst depression and extreme anxiety I've ever experienced. I was tried on the usual antipsychotics and had dangerous side effects from all of them except Seroquel. For years and years I've had extreme insomnia. I...
8
December 29, 2016
21
71,290
Levora
ovarian cysts
"This pill was great for the first 2/4 months. OK side effects included:weight loss, slight mood swings, cystic acne flare ups, normal sex drive. BAD side effects: Breakthrough bleeding that was brown then red then brown again FOR 2 MONTHS. Vag was very dry, would burn and itch, so uncomfortable, i had yeast infections...
8
May 10, 2016
2
89,385
Celexa
anxiety and stress
"For the last 7 months, I have taken 30mg/day. It eased 90% of my anxieties and obsessive thoughts. My family and friends quickly noticed my new, laid back state. I laughed more and cried (a whole lot) less. I have never been so emotionally stable. However, these benefits come at a price. First, I'm extremely tired. N...
7
December 9, 2013
113
143,118
Etonogestrel
birth control
"The first few months were a little annoying due to the spotting. After about 4 months, I stopped getting my period. I don't have to worry about getting my period anymore and I had no side effects. I highly recommend getting this."
10
May 23, 2017
7
85,964
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I will shortly finish my first pack of Sprintec and must say that this has been the best birth control I've yet to be on. NO issues with sex drive, tiredness, weight gain other than my breast. Which have become a bit larger; however, really tender but I don't mind and/or complaining. My skin did break out at first bu...
9
April 29, 2013
14
70,317
Zofran
nausea/vomiting
"Sometimes have really terrible heartburn, due to my birth control pills, and sometimes causes bad nausea. Wanted an alternative to promethazine. Work great for taming the nausea, but the side effects were pretty annoying. Terrible backache and constapation. Oh man. Won't be taking these unless I'm dying or something."
7
September 23, 2015
8
198,188
Povidone iodine
topical disinfection
"disfunctional spray cause of fast drying of the inside stuff after using."
1
October 7, 2016
0
12,781
Etanercept
rheumatoid arthritis
"Enbrel saved my life. I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 3 1/2 years. I had severe swelling and pain in almost every joint of my body, which coupled with the exhaustion, left me with little life. The Enbrel with the weekly methotrexate makes me feel basically normal, and able to work and live like a normal person. I f...
9
November 3, 2009
52
24,300
Uloric
gout
"My uric acid was 8.6 after use Uloric went down to 2.9. I've had no attacks after started taking Uloric . I stopped taking it and the uric acid went up 4.5 but the pain was still coming back, not exactly gout attack but I know the kind of pain on my joins, so I started to take it again. Now after taking 80 mg ...
10
November 22, 2017
0
226,439
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I have had the nexplanon for over a year and it has worked fabulously. I have two chdren and wanted a long term birth control that I didnt have to remember every day. I've had one period since getting it put in. Which hurt like hell that's why Im rating it a nine. I lost 20 pounds while on it and my sex drive has gone...
9
July 22, 2015
7
221,652
Dexlansoprazole
gerd
"It's a miracle pill, nothing helped my burning ulcer, nausea and upset stomach like this pill. 60mg, once in morning, time released..only relief I've had in months. I've lost 12 pounds since December , no more upset stomach, no vomiting..It's amazing . I have not experienced any side effects...I am able to eat n feel ...
10
May 12, 2013
40
74,283
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"Loestrin is about the 6th birth control pill that I have been on in the past 4 years. Yaz, Ortho Tri, Sprintec, Yasmin and now Loestrin. So far it has been one of my favorites. The first month I was a bit moody but that subsided. Periods only last for about a 2 days at the very most. Definitely increased my sex dr...
8
November 4, 2010
6
160,907
Risperidone
anxiety
"I took this medication for about 5-6 years, I eventually had to stop taking it because ironically it made my anxiety horribly worse and it caused the start of my paranoia"
1
September 11, 2017
1
41,402
Acetaminophen / oxycodone
pain
"I have a degenerative bone disease that started a dozen years ago. Pain took over my life and made it hardly worth living. Doctor prescribed combination of percocet, lyrica, and cymbalta and it gave me back my life."
10
February 23, 2009
25
17,120
Flexeril
muscle spasm
"It really does work and helps me to relax so I can rest & sleep. And I've taken it for off & on for several years! I have arthritis, pinched nerves, muscle spasms & a lot more elements. IT WORKS. But what works for one might not work for another. Best wishes to everyone!"
10
May 11, 2014
165
71,957
Tramadol
pain
"Cheap and didn't even touch the pain. Waste of hope for relief. OTC pain meds worked better than a months supply of this. You can have it!"
1
June 18, 2015
32
171,643
Wellbutrin
sexual dysfunction, ssri induced
"I was put on 100mg Wellbutrin for PMDD issues, and stayed on it for about three years. I ended up having many side effects, such as added anxiety, horrible headaches, and constipation. Also lost some weight. However, the mood swings stopped, and I have to say sex was never better. Added to my sexual response for sure,...
7
October 23, 2010
80