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Edarbyclor
high blood pressure
"I cannot take this medication. I attempted to take it 2 different times and ended up with severe migraines. I was foolish enough to take it a second time to make sure it was the medication. Worst migraine of my life. I had to take a 40mg Relpax and repeat the dosage one hour later to get some relief. I was in so ...
1
August 28, 2016
6
59,385
Zyrtec
allergic rhinitis
"This is the only medication that has worked for me so far (besides Benadryl), but it gives me horrible dry mouth and eyes after using it for a few days, and if I take it for longer than that my tongue starts to hurt because of the dryness. I would give it a 10 if it weren't for those symptoms."
7
September 5, 2011
15
52,264
Adipex-P
weight loss
"I started taking Adipex 2 weeks ago. I weighed in at 232 lbs. As of today I weigh 222 lbs. So I've lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. I tried taking Alli in January along with the Special K diet and exercise and lost maybe 5 lbs. I am so excited about Adipex. It has helped me cut my portions down. I still eat normal food, just n...
10
May 21, 2009
63
211,449
Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin
melasma
"I've been dealing with acne for over a year now which has resulted in unsightly dark spots around the sides of my face and forehead. I've used numerous chemical peels and microdermabrasion's which did not help. Finally I seen a dermatologist who prescribed Tri-Luma, and I can honestly say that it has only been a week ...
10
July 28, 2015
27
85,722
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"This is only my second week taking it and I take it at night but right after I eat I get nauseous. My breast were sore but that went away. The only problem I'm having is my period. It usually only last about 4 days but it's going on the 8th day now. Maybe I have to get used to it first."
8
March 13, 2014
1
206,624
Omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate
stomach ulce
"I am a 46 year old female diagnosed with Barretts Esophagus 9 years ago... have had GERD since age 16. Have also had a Nissen Fundoplication surgery 2 years ago. Have been on proton pump inhibitors off and on most of my adult life. Zegrid is the only medication that comes close to working. I do take with another m...
10
July 22, 2013
7
176,701
Lorazepam
anxiety
"For jet-lag."
9
May 26, 2009
1
168,465
Monistat 7
vaginal yeast infection
"I bought this for a previous yeast infection and experienced the same results. Unbearable itching and burning. I have another yeast infection in the early stages and thought maybe catching it early will result in less severe symptoms from the Monistat. I was very wrong. Within a minute of applying and inserting the cr...
1
March 13, 2016
5
111,479
Olopatadine
allergic rhinitis
"I am thrilled! I have been on this med for a week for nightly nasal congestion and love the results. I can actually sleep through the night without the awful nasal congestion that I have been getting for 20 years. I have had 2 sinus surgeries, been on shots for the past 3 years, tried every sinus allergy medicine,...
10
February 7, 2015
11
213,631
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Worst idea I ever had! I bought this to treat my yeast infection instead of seeing the doc. It didn't only not work it made everything hurt and burn 100x worst! I inserted the medication before going to bed and woke up about an hour after with the worst burning sensation I have ever experienced. It was a mix of intens...
1
June 24, 2017
10
162,791
Cefdinir
sinusitis
"I took Z Pack for full pack and still had upper respitory infection so my Dr prescribed this. I took it for 2 days and then started severe diarrhea and after taking it for 5 days I had to call 911 to get to the hospital. I was so dehydrated with diarrhea and nausea so bad I had to be hospitalized for six days! I see I...
2
February 23, 2016
12
20,763
Nucynta
pain
"I was started on Nucynta for severe nerve pain/radiculopathy. I had been taking oxycodone. I found it to be just as effective, but for a shorter period of time. I have experienced increased perspiration and flushing of my face."
8
January 29, 2010
80
163,814
Mirtazapine
insomnia
"I've had insomnia all my life but once I was put on Remeron I'm finally able to sleep."
10
October 23, 2009
69
31,246
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"ok i bought a 3 day treatment and tonight will be the 3rd and I feel like I'm on drugs...the itching going away and everything but I feel very hormonal and not myself......a little nauseous and mild headaches"
3
September 5, 2016
3
76,748
Lorcaserin
weight loss
"Prescribed Belviq about three months ago- April 2016, 10 mg twice a day. Went to the doctor two months later and had lost 15 lbs from 266 to 251. Again, I went two weeks later and I was down to 246. Had some side effects such as fatigued, dry mouth but just drink more water. Does a great job of curbing my appetite-m...
8
July 6, 2016
60
43,089
Sronyx
birth control
"I have been on Sronyx for almost 2 years now and haven't had any issues! My cramps and periods length have lessened. The only thing I can think of is I got moodier after I started taking it during my periods."
9
January 31, 2016
1
146,728
Alprazolam
anxiety
"I suffered (Idio Pathic) seizures, begining when I was about 14 years old. No lesions on my brain! Then came the Panic Attacks! I was always hyper, as well as my entire family. I thought it was "Normal". Never understood how others where so "Calm". I became a Hair Stylist, and began to make lots of money, goergous wom...
10
November 18, 2017
0
137,750
Enbrel
rheumatoid arthritis
"Was on Methotrexate and Mobic with no relief for 5 years. Took Enbrel and had a life again. Began golfing and bowling again. That suddenly stopped about 8 months ago the fatigue is unbearable and now the swelling and pain is back."
8
February 11, 2014
33
93,944
Trintellix
major depressive disorde
"I usually have awful side effects from antidepressants, but did not have any with this one. So far Trintillex is the only antidepressant I have been able to tolerate. It allows me to function. I actually sing sometimes which was so rare for me. I cannot live without it. Unfortunately, it is expensive (even with insura...
9
October 21, 2017
21
63,329
Epiduo
acne
"I'm 13 and acne has always been a problem for me, I've been bullied and felt self conscious for years, I tried everything from duac to pills but nothing has worked, but then I tried epiduo, I have really seen an improvement on my spots and I feel almost happy with myself. The only problem there is which doesn't make t...
6
December 23, 2016
4
137,062
Isotretinoin
acne
"Had moderate acne for 10 years and tried just about everything: BP, topical/oral antibiotics, retinoids, spirono, birth control, etc. and my skin was very oily to top it off, making my acne practically undefeatable. Last year I developed horrible cystic acne on my chin and my derm urged me towards accutane. Well I can...
4
November 9, 2015
3
63,868
Sertraline
social anxiety disorde
"I started taking Zoloft about 4 years ago, prescribed because I have always had a lot of social anxiety and was in a lonely place. Started with 50mg then went back to docs after 4 months and he increased me to 100mg. I was on 100mg for a year but decided to come back down to 50mg as at times I felt a bit too groggy on...
8
August 20, 2017
5
191,852
Lisdexamfetamine
adhd
"This medicine (along with talk therapy) has helped me get my life back on track after being 98% disabled."
9
September 2, 2009
12
189,417
Oxycodone
pain
"Works well when taken as directed with few or no side effects."
9
April 19, 2012
14
73,991
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I've been on Loestrin 24 Fe for about 3 years now, and I love it. I have never taken any other birth control pills, so I have nothing to compare it to. The first two months I had long irregular periods. Since then I haven't had a period (except when I skipped some pills). I have noticed that my breasts are larger, som...
9
December 3, 2011
1
130,909
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I love this mirena. I got the mirena nov 2009 and I plan on keeping it for the whole five years. When I first got it put in, it really hurt and I had the bad cramps for a day or too. After a few days the pain went away. Now I have light spotting once a month for a couple of days but this is way easier than the pill, t...
9
April 11, 2011
1
129,718
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"Ladies! I just got skyla put in yesterday morning. So it's been a little over 24 hours for me. I was freaking out because a lot of reviews said it was so painful to insert, I even read one where she said she cried afterwards. In my opinion it really wasn't that bad. I took a 600 mg ibuprofen and I also took a tramadol...
7
June 9, 2015
8
227,076
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I've been on Implanon now for about 2 and half years now and I'm still getting my periods. They started off normal & now they are just irregular. I've had my period now for the past three weeks now and it's not normal period blood it's more brown and chunky than anything I've experienced before. I'm not the type to go...
7
June 18, 2014
30
34,990
Fosamax
osteoporosis
"I was on Daily Fosamax about 5 years ago. I had severe GERD and stopped taking it. I used calcium supplements and in those years I didn't have much change. Recently after a scan, it showed that I had bone loss so I went to the weekly Fosamax. I took it in the morning and by that evening, I had severe backache and mus...
1
August 31, 2014
195
208,141
Estradiol / levonorgestrel
postmenopausal symptoms
"I have been on the patch for 8 years. I may experience a hot flash a few times a year. Prior to Climara Pro I had a hot flash at least 3!times an hour, my cognitive functioning decreased and I couldn't sleep. I have none of these symptoms except a rare hot flash."
10
March 16, 2017
2
39,544
Contrave
weight loss
"I'm a 32 yr old widowed single mom to 3 children ages 14, 8 & 6. 18 months ago I was 296 lbs. & was literally on my death bed it felt like. I had type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, pcos with high insulin resistance, b12 deficiency, high cholesterol & my triglycerides were outta this world. I felt ho...
10
June 23, 2016
75
55,101
Bupropion / naltrexone
weight loss
"I have been taking contrave for almost one month and have lost about 12 pounds. At first I felt a little weird on the medicine (light headed, loopy, ears ringing) but after about one week the symptoms went away and It does not feel like I am taking any medication. Contrave has curbed my cravings significantly. I ha...
9
April 22, 2016
23
161,424
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
acne
"I was prescribed this birth control because I have moderate to severe acne. I doubted this birth control was strong enough to battle it because I have tried everything non-prescription in the pharmacy to treat it over 4 years. I noticed it reduced my oil production on my face but really did nothing overall for my acne...
10
October 3, 2013
33
218,540
Tri-Sprintec
birth control
"I was prescribed Tri-Sprintec when I was 15 years old to regulate my period. I turn 20 in two weeks and have been taking this birth control consistently. I have had minimum issues (occasional breast tenderness-- no big deal). All birth controls have their side effects but to say that this would alter my decision to ta...
10
February 21, 2017
9
229,721
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"I have Bipolar 1 with psychotic features. Since being put on Latuda, my mood swings have lessened considerably, and I am no longer experiencing any psychotic symptoms. My doctor was so pleased with the improvements that he gave me the okay to go to college. I am in my first week of college, hours away from home and ha...
9
September 8, 2012
47
63,663
Epiduo
acne
"This product works wonders! I've had horrible acne for a long time, I tried everything from spot treatments, acne washes, masks anything. I finally went to the dermatologist and got prescribed Epiduo and Cetaphil face wash. After 3 months or so, it was a dramatic change. I no longer have acne, however, there will be a...
10
June 24, 2014
29
150,750
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
acne
"I was encouraged by these reviews as I started this medicine, and I feel like I am one of the few whose acne didn't clear right up. I've been on it for just under a month now and my acne is the worst it has ever been. I just wanted to share because it seemed like everyone was so happy with it."
1
June 23, 2014
17
124,072
Skyla
birth control
"I am 18 years old and haven't had this for more than a month but I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE!!! It works in the sense that you wont get pregnant but the pain I have from this every day is NOT worth it, I'd much rather take the pill. The procedure was short but the pain from it was the worst thing I have eve...
3
July 10, 2016
1
209,432
Taltz
plaque psoriasis
"The bad side effects far out way the good this drug does. You can die from these side effects!!"
1
January 4, 2017
8
130,889
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I had Mirena inserted in January 2011 and just had it removed this month (May 2011). Mirena was horrible for me. I was constantly moody, short tempered, had hair loss, and gained about 15 lbs. Mirena may not make you gain weight but it does increase your appetite which ultimately leads to weight gain. Not to mention t...
1
May 19, 2011
6
144,056
Etonogestrel
birth control
"My arm was sore for 3-4 months after I got it. Whenever I tried to carry my wallet against my arm it hurt. Anything rubbing/touching my arm hurt for months. I would not recommend this. I just got mine taken out after using it 1 yr & 2 months. This pain will just teach you to suck it up and remember to take your p...
5
July 20, 2016
4
181,787
Prozac
anxiety and stress
"I have only been on Prozac for 2 days, I haven't had any irritable moments like I normally do but that could just be normal for me. I am anxious about the side effects, and anxious to know if this is going to help me. I am 30 years old and have suffered from OCD, and anxiety for years. I have never taken anything f...
5
October 30, 2010
63
170,411
Quetiapine
bipolar disorde
"Seroquel is great. Been taking it for seven years. I take 200mg at night for bipolar. It does take time to get used to it. I does cause me to get hungry 30 minute's after taking in it. Just eat a healthy snack. At first I did gain a couple pounds. Searching on line did not help. Everyone's complains how much you need ...
10
October 15, 2015
41
46,596
Minocin
acne
"I was prescribed this after being diagnosed at age 29 with severe acne vulgaris. This medication gave me no negative side effects that I noticed and cleared my acne up within 1 week. I was prescribed the once a day dosage which is great. I took a break once for a few days and the acne came back. I dashed to my medicin...
10
September 9, 2013
30
106,804
Implanon
birth control
"I loved the Implanon for the first year of use. It was easy, painless, and effective. I barely got a period the entire first year on it. (Awesome!) It also had no effect on my high blood pressure. I would have recommended it to anyone 10/10 times. Now that I have had it for a year and a half, I change my mind....
8
April 9, 2015
6
116,496
Adalimumab
crohn's disease, maintenance
"I have been taking Humira for 5 months after having had surgery for 3 fistulas. Humira has changed my life drastically. I am a senior in a high school and prior to humira I was constantly in pain and when i wasn't in pain I was worried about when i would be in pain and I had fistulas for 2 years without any surgeries....
10
March 6, 2011
91
42,028
Clonidine
opiate withdrawal
"I've been on Oxycodone for over 3 years thanks to a drunk driver that hit me. I had a cervical fusion and suffer from Chronic Myfacial pain syndrome. I am basically tired of being stoned on Oxy and would like to downgrade to a NSAID. The catapress patches work absolutely great when it comes to the awful withdrawls fro...
10
September 5, 2008
76
44,625
Asacol
ulcerative colitis, maintenance
"I've had ulcerative colitis now for 28 years. I took Asacol during all my three pregnancies with no side effect. I did have a major flare-up after the first delivery though despite the Asacol. My ulcerative colitis is now completely under control, so much so that my doctor said that my colon looks completely health...
10
October 3, 2010
49
166,237
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I got liletta inserted January 11 it's now January 17th and everything is fine , the only thing I've noticed is I'm starting to break out on my face which is not like me, the insertion itself was not bad I've never had kids or anything the only part that really hurt was the measuring of the cervix a 8/10 pain but it w...
6
January 17, 2017
0
67,331
Omeprazole
gerd
"I have to fight with my insurance company every 9 months, but Omeprazole is a life saver for me. I must take 40 mg everyday or by 10 am the pain is unacceptable. I have used one particular MFG brand for a couple years and just recently my pharmacy sent another brand. I was concerned it wouldn't work either, but a week...
10
November 14, 2009
10
69,894
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone
cough
"This stuff is a miracle cure for nasty coughs. I was prescribed this for a painful, dry cough that was unresponsive to codeine and OTC cough medicines. It completely killed my cough and allowed me to relax and sleep. If I were a doctor I'd give this stuff out instead of codeine."
10
January 15, 2009
19
59,967
NuvaRing
birth control
"When I first started using the ring I had absolutely horrible anxiety for about 2 weeks. It faded with time. I didn't have any other major side effects other than it made my face explode with hormonal acne. I had very mild acne and it got worse every month that I used the ring. I had to stop taking it for that reason....
4
March 26, 2015
5
191,623
Lisdexamfetamine
adhd
"I have been able to focus so much more, I feel like my life is back in order. I'm able to do things that I would struggle with in the past. Some of the feelings in my body are numb when I do the activities, which is different. All my anxiety is gone. I don't feel hungry often, and I randomly crash for sleep. This is o...
10
November 9, 2012
16
169,182
Prasugrel
acute coronary syndrome
"I had a heart attack at 48 in May of this year, got 5 metal barrier stents and was placed on Effient. I am now dealing w/ excessive female menstrual bleeding to the point I was on the CCU floor for 3 days and came a hair from having to get a blood transfusion. For a young female still menstruating I do not recommend t...
4
October 19, 2015
7
154,212
Nexium
erosive esophagitis
"I have been on this medicine for about three years with good effect. My problem has cleared up. However, for the last week I have woken at about 1.30 am with severe heartburn so obviously the medication no longer is working. "
9
December 8, 2012
19
181,067
Olopatadine
seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
"Even though Patanol is a bit pricy even with insurance (about $30), and without about $190, it's better than rubbing my eyes so hard every day and having my contacts come out from them itching so bad. It absolutely works. The only reason I'm giving it a 9 is just because it's annoying to have to wait 10 minutes to pu...
9
August 23, 2014
8
141,276
Escitalopram
generalized anxiety disorde
"I suffered from every type of anxiety in the book. I could barely go to the grocery store. I got started on 5 mg a few weeks ago. The first week I took this I felt amazing -- more energy, more motivation, happier etc. The second week I felt horrific. So depressed and borderline suicidal (which I never dealt with befor...
9
March 30, 2015
50
72,840
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I started Microgestin last month. This is the first time ive ever had birth control. It is easy to take and it tastes like sugar. But i started bleeding this week, and it has been sooooo heavy. My period is never this heavy. I am bleeding through a super tampon in 4 hours. It might be normal... but im not sure."
8
July 8, 2015
2
61,116
Xifaxan
irritable bowel syndrome
"This medicine saved my life. I have IBS and got some virus or something that attacked my bowels and made me sick for 6 weeks until a new doctor gave me this. Within days I was back on track. From six weeks of weakness and extreme diahrrea it was nice to be normal again."
10
August 17, 2008
117
33,639
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20
birth control
"I cannot believe the negative reviews on this. They did scare me, but I still gave it a shot, and have NEVER been happier with a birth control! My acne is cleared up, my sex drive is still incredible, I have LOST WEIGH and my periods are almost NON EXISTENT! The only thing I wish is that I would have gotten on this so...
10
December 17, 2011
57
216,993
Oxcarbazepine
bipolar disorde
"I have used it along with Trileptal and it has really helped as a mood stabilizer especially the manic stage. The bad part of taking it is when my doctor did not increased the Oxtallar XR & took me off the Trileptal all together I had a relapsed and was crying everyday. I am back on the Trileptal and my doctor is go...
10
September 12, 2015
11
43,312
Hydromorphone
chronic pain
"No stomach upset. No increase of dosing, I actually use half of what I was first prescribed, almost 5 years ago. Can still function, allowing some quality of life."
9
October 25, 2016
5
17,359
Toprol-XL
supraventricular tachycardia
"I am 14 years old. I once had a moderate heart attack, and afterwards, my heart was constantly hammering away. Just sitting sown my pulse was 180 bpm. This led to enlarged heart and high blood pressure. I've been on this medicine for 3 years now, and it has probably saved my life from another heart attack. I recommend...
10
June 14, 2010
60
133,629
Bactrim DS
urinary tract infection
"I strongly advise against taking this drug. Many people do not know that this drug has been banned in the UK due to the amount of people that died from it or contracted Steven Johnson Syndrome, which is characterized by your skin falling off. I was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI. Clearly, there were a lot of other optio...
1
October 18, 2017
6
141,302
Escitalopram
anxiety
"I didn't realize how bad I was until I took this medicine! I'll start back: for seven years, I was either pregnant or breastfeeding and my mood deteriorated the whole time. A year before I took Lexapro, I was almost done nursing my youngest and started to get awful pelvic spasms. Then, once I finished nursing, I de...
9
December 8, 2014
29
182,020
Meperitab
pain
"Great medicine for short term relief. Long term pain control with Meperidine requires dosage adjustment as it becomes less effective over time. There are side-effects that can be a nuisance or even severe, especially if one suddenly stops taking the medicine after being on it for a long period."
10
March 22, 2008
35
7,335
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack
vaginal yeast infection
"OMG. I've only had a few YI in my life. I have used monistat maybe 2 other times years ago. Today I took the first day of the 7 day cream. As soon as I took the applicator out the burning was so bad I started crying and jumped in the bathtub trying to get the cream out. Now I lay in bed with an ice pack waiting for my...
1
June 19, 2017
10
60,882
Kombiglyze XR
diabetes, type 2
"I have dizziness, and lightheaded most of the time. On the other hand, my blood sugar is significantly lowered by about 90%. I still have work to do."
5
November 1, 2016
0
133,274
Tri-Sprintec
acne
"2 weeks in I've got the worst breakout I've had in years. Also nausea and stomach pains. I prefer Ortho Tri-Lo -- didn't have any of these side effects on that one."
3
July 19, 2012
5
54,714
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"I'm 5'8" and 210 lbs. Took first one yesterday. Basically knocked me out. Slept most of the day, felt stoned out of my mind. Very powerful drug. Used a coupon and paid $90 for 70 pills. What a mistake. I'll be disposing of these today. Don't recommend this garbage."
1
March 26, 2017
10
230,428
Depo-Provera
birth control
"Depo-Provera has changed my life. I am now period and yeast infection free. Which is a HUGE deal for someone who has suffered from yeast infections 1x a month for the past 4 years as well as heavy painful periods. Haven't had a period since my first shot which was 7 weeks ago. I am a healthy 28 year old, aside from su...
10
September 23, 2013
26
190,635
Oxybutynin
urinary incontinence
"Been on it for 2 wks. No noticeable difference. Side effects are my eyes are blurry, insomnia, extreme heartburn, and feels like something stuck in my throat all the time. And my bladder is painful by morning. Going off this medication. More harm than good. :("
1
August 13, 2015
14
119,616
Testosterone
hypogonadism, male
"About a month in and so far so good! I'm 48 years and T level was 300. Doctor has me on 4 pumps but I just had my blood tested again yesterday so we'll see where I am and maybe adjust from there. It's amazing how well I feel in just this short period. Lost 8 pounds in 3 weeks and muscle tone is changing rapidly. It...
9
June 5, 2010
49
159,102
TriNessa
birth control
"Do not take this. DO NOT TAKE THIS. I'm 26 and weigh 135 lbs. I started taking Trinessa in July 2016 and one month later, I'm in the hospital coughing up blood with uncontrollable pain in my side. They did a CT and it came back that I had a blood clot in my left lung. They said my birth control caused it. I became so ...
1
December 28, 2016
12
129,389
Levonorgestrel
abnormal uterine bleeding
"Constant bleeding for the entire 9 weeks I had it in. Range from moderate to light. Only 4-5 days blood free and not consecutive. Think it is stopping one day only to start the next. Hair loss 1 Month in and strange headaches. Also stuffy nose. Only one star due to painless insertion. Getting it pulled next week. Can...
1
August 13, 2015
10
152,029
Chantix
smoking cessation
"After reading so many negative experiences I was reluctant to take Chantix. So I cut the pills in half for the first 3 days and gradually worked up to the full dosage. Noticed some dizziness and constipation but other wise felt like a million bucks. Today is day 9 and I'm not feeling that great. Nausea, constipated an...
9
September 19, 2010
9
172,309
Clonazepam
anxiety
"I'm on a low dosage for my anxiety .5. it makes me feel a bit drowsy at times but it definitely works to shut down anxiety attach"
8
July 29, 2017
13
7,557
Xanax
anxiety
"I have generalized anxiety disorder and several other mental illnesses, so I am on a combination of medications. Xanax is one of the best of the bunch. I only get fifteen 0.5mg pills per month, for use only in stressful situations. Works like a charm every time. Within fifteen minutes my anxiety and panic symptoms are...
10
January 27, 2016
7
132,684
Doxepin
insomnia
"I never felt better when I woke up. Straight 7 hours 45 min sleep. If I am not mistaken this is the first time since 2002 for that much and straight sleeping. Thanks who ever made Silenor."
10
October 7, 2010
94
60,087
NuvaRing
birth control
"I have tried Loestrin Fe 24 & Ortho Tri Cyclen, both to no avail.. mood swings, depression, weight gain *permanently* of 10 pounds each time. I was ready to give up. But my cousin working in an OBGYN office gave me four months of the Nuvaring as a trial. I CAN TELL YOU I'M IN LOVE! I lost 10 lbs the first month, my ap...
10
October 19, 2013
13
104,652
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I started this pill to only have 4 periods a year. I don't need the Birth Control because my husband is "fixed". I was like clockwork every 28 days, but my period would last 7 horrible days. I had major bleeding, clotting and cramps. So, I thought this would help with both the flow and amount of time. I started th...
1
December 29, 2010
20
154,001
Vivitrol
opiate dependence
"My son decided to place himself in rehab for 30days for opiate dep. Had been on suboxone for 6mos. Addicts know how to manipulate medications. After 30days of being clean and intense inpatient rehab he went with the Vivitrol shot when exiting. It was great! No cravings, he felt great. Upon seeing his new psych in ou...
10
March 22, 2015
77
168,025
Jolessa
birth control
"When I started Jolessa, I had been on the Depo Provera shot for almost two years. While on Depo, I gained 30 lbs and I experienced every side effect. When I switched to Jolessa, I didn't experience spotting and my weight plateaued. I am very pleased with Jolessa and I love that my periods are only every three mont...
10
November 9, 2016
8
55,824
Effexor
depression
"I have been on Effexor for about 6 months now. I was prescribed it for anxiety and social anxiety. My social anxiety is basically gone. I still get a little bit of anxiety but it is way better than it used to be. However, if I forget to take it I get very bad withdraw symptoms. But, I consider it worth it."
10
March 23, 2013
66
168,233
Rizatriptan
migraine
"I've suffered from Pure Menstrual Migraine for 4 years. Nothing I have tried to date has helped ease any of the migraine pain at all, which usually goes on for 3 days solid every month, le. Until now. I asked my dr if I could try Rizatriptan and he agreed. My warning sign that a migraine is on it's way is an ache ...
10
November 2, 2013
1
218,954
Depakote
bipolar disorde
"My 17 year old daughter started taking Depakote 750 mg 1 1/2 months ago. She has gained 28 pounds. When the dose was upped to 1500mg she had daily migraines. We have seen several improvements in her symptoms but not enough to keep her on a medication that makes her gain weight and decreases her self esteem."
4
June 4, 2010
40
135,591
Intuniv
adhd
"My 5 year old son started off on the generic version for 2 weeks before switching to the intuniv. He did OK on the generic tenex (not an extended release), it just made him drowsy. The 1St day on the intuniv (extended release) however, he was busy, could not sit still for nothing & sleep was not on his mind. 2nd day, ...
1
December 10, 2016
19
49,119
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I've been really happy with Chateal. I don't experience the irritability I've experienced with other birth control pills. I also like that my period doesn't kick in immediately if I forget a dose."
10
July 12, 2016
1
48,860
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I began taking Aubra five months ago. For the first three weeks, I suffered from constant nausea, severe headaches, shortness of breath, IBS like symptoms, emotional instability, and I felt extremely lethargic. After those three weeks, those symptoms disappeared. However, now five months in, I have absolutely no sex ...
5
December 15, 2016
0
205,937
Pristiq
depression
"I've been taking Pristiq for 3 months. It was working fine. I had to go to 100mg but now it's getting worse."
5
January 7, 2010
141
231,001
Milnacipran
ibromyalgia
"I felt relief on day 2 of the titration pack. Savella has been a miracle for me, I am pain free. The only side effect that I am experiencing is anxiety, which is getting better and I hope will disappear. I do wonder, if it is contributing to some of the weakness that I feel, but it is so hard to tell since muscle w...
10
February 21, 2010
38
126,517
Brimonidine
rosacea
"Like others that commented here, I experienced immediate results when I began use of Mirvaso. However, it worked so "well" that one of the physicians I work for asked if I was feeling OK as my skin was so devoid of color. Also like others here, within several weeks of beginning use, suddenly my nose and cheeks would b...
7
December 10, 2014
51
159,458
Nefazodone
depression
"I have taken this antidepressant for as long as it has been on the market. It was and remains the only antidepressant that works for me. It has almost zero side effects when compared to the Tri-cyclics, SSRIs and SNRIs that I tried before this drug. It is in a class by itself and unfortunately will probably remain so....
10
May 27, 2009
61
84,752
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I've been on this for a month and a half. At first it made me nauseous everyday but just in the mornings. I take the pill at dinner time. The nausea has gone away the second month. It seemed like my boobs did get fuller. But my mood swings were bad! First month I felt like I hated everyone especially my fiancé. Felt m...
7
May 7, 2016
9
113,717
Arthrotec
osteoarthritis
"I tried Celebex and other drugs to releived joint pain in the ankles, knees, wrist and fingers with little relief. 3 days on Arthrotec 75, only once a day and I was almost as good as new. Able to work on the treadmill, take long hikes, write and type. Maybe the best part was not waking up at night with pain in all ...
10
May 19, 2008
125
29,168
Topiramate
migraine prevention
"I was placed on Topamax (aka Topiramate) several years ago for Migraines. For the most part (during that time), it seems to have worked with minimal adverse effects like slight tingling. In late 2016 while I was asleep, I experienced the most awful leg pain (as if my thigh muscle did a flip flop or wanted to rip out o...
5
January 11, 2017
5
129,370
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Hey everyone. Okay, so like all of you guys (probably) I have not stopped looking up symptoms and a bunch of other stuff on google. I had sex for the first time on the 10th of August which was the last day of my period and a bunch of other times in that week. All were with a condom but on one instance I heard a pop, h...
10
August 31, 2015
9
9,559
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"I found this by literally searching on google why am I feeling depressed and crying everyday! I started the pill 3 weeks ago and can't say how miserable it has made me feel."
1
March 15, 2016
1
183,352
Cymbalta
anxiety
"I have been taking this medication for a little over 6 years and was started off on the 60mg dosage. In the beginning it worked great. I'm now on 90mg sometimes 160mg of Cymbalta, and I feel anxious all the time and also extreme fatigue. "
4
September 6, 2012
37
44,249
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I've been on this pill for about 2 years now and have only had a few minor problems with side effects, which was because I forgot to take several in a row. Not only has it kept me from being pregnant, it keeps my skin mostly acne clear and my periods very short and light."
9
April 25, 2011
4