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223,436
Epclusa
hepatitis c
"Only been on Epclusa for a week. Super fatigued an hour after taking med then much better full of energy but lost most of my morning. Changed to night time but got headaches. Back to taking in the am but about 9 pm I hit a wall of tired—like someone slipped me something to make me pass out. I know I need to nap...
7
November 28, 2017
0
197,090
Paroxetine
depression
"This drug made me feel super high. I felt like I was on meth, couldn't sleep and felt to intoxicated to drive. Quit after a few days."
1
May 20, 2015
31
39,116
Contrave
weight loss
"17 days, down 15 pounds. Works great.. not hungry and feel full fast"
10
June 2, 2017
24
3,271
Nitrofurantoin
urinary tract infection
"I was prescribed Macrobid in a third world country by an urgent care doctor. So I'm not sure if or how it might differ from the US formulation. I experienced absolutely no negative side effects. Not even fatigue. However, the pain and discomfort from the UTI returns right around the time I need to take my next pil...
5
May 25, 2016
19
81,654
Liraglutide
weight loss
"Hello all,..writing again today as there isn't enough space. The price tag is steep for me but worth every penny. This stuff works...I have had no side effects and I don't even think about going to the fridge. I am so excited about this and can't wait to see how much I will lose. I tipped in at 266 lbs and I will let ...
10
June 24, 2017
13
37,160
Vyvanse
adhd
"I truly wanted to love Vyvanse. I have struggled with securing a stimulant prescription ever since I was diagnosed with inattentive type ADHD. I've read everything out there on Vyvanse and was so excited when my new doctor prescribed it for me. Also, I'm so used to waiting for drugs to start working (SSRIs mainly) tha...
5
July 2, 2017
8
103,391
Treprostinil
pulmonary hypertension
"I found it to have horrible side effects that caused me to have to take several other meds to deal with the side effects i.e. Jaw pain, nerve pain in legs , site pain, migraines , dizziness, nausea , confusion and depression. I did find my chronic cough was almost completely gone and I was starting to be able to walk...
4
May 9, 2017
0
82,820
Paxil
panic disorde
"Been on Paxil for about a month and I feel great...I'm on 20 MG but may need to go higher I'm not at 100%"
9
January 4, 2017
11
229,898
Combivent Respimat
copd, maintenance
"I am a veteran and also retired from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. I have been using inhalers since 1986. I have to tell you, this is one of the most difficult inhalers to use. It takes two good hands to use. Think about all the Veterans returning from combat with missing upper and or lower extremities. Think about ...
2
November 3, 2013
47
136,755
Sodium hyaluronate
osteoarthritis
"After severe swelling of my knee, my doctor decided that I was allergic to the stuff. Of course this was AFTER he put all three shots in. I haven't been able to work as an ICU nurse for 3 months due to complications. I now have had to have surgery to remove the stuff from my knee. It has lead to a sed rate of 56 (norm...
1
July 9, 2015
50
163,083
ella
emergency contraception
"I had unprotected sex on the 17th this month and took the Ella pill 44 hours later. I felt so sick for the first 2 days I couldn't get off the sofa, had severe bloating next few days I was nauseous and vomited a fair few times still am occasionally vomiting 12 days on, I'm now 13 days in and still having symptoms e.g....
1
September 1, 2017
3
76,840
Lorcaserin
weight loss
"I have been on Belviq 4 1/2 months and I have lost 61 pds. I have dropped down to 1 pill now because I do not want to get addicted to them. I did not give 10 stars because I want to make sure I do not get any long term side effects first. But Thanks Belviq I went from 320 to 258 and I feel so much better. I wish it wa...
9
January 4, 2016
69
50,871
Azithromycin
chlamydia infection
"I'm here for the same issues as others, cheating partner and an unfortunate experience as a result. Already horrified, I read these reviews and wanted to cry even more. Eating a starchy meal was very good advice. I ate a small bowl of potato salad, drink 16 ounces of water and took the medication. It did make me...
10
May 29, 2017
5
164,280
Darvocet-N 50
13</span> users found this comment helpful.
"Darvocet has been helping me with back and fibromyalgia pain for many years. I take it sparingly and only when absolutely necessary. It has minimal side effects and since I take it only at bedtime, I do not have drowsiness in the morning. I sleep well and have lessened pain for about 2 - 3 hrs in the morning. I am los...
8
July 2, 2011
13
173,799
Oxiconazole
tinea corporis
"We rescued a kitty that had ringworm. And because of it my daughter got it. 88 of them, I got 12 of them myself. the Doctor said to use Oxistat cream and we have now been on it for two weeks, and a lot of them have gone away. It was very important to mark them all from the beginning to keep track of them even if they ...
8
June 23, 2009
19
71,847
Tramadol
back pain
"Works very well when I use it to prevent sensation of stiffness/pain in the back when playing tennis. Effect may not last for the full 8 hours (more like 5 to 6 hours). Generally use it in conjunction with Naproxen and Acetaminophen. Do not use it other times even though I experience effects of degenerative disc d...
10
March 13, 2016
33
29,482
Topiramate
migraine prevention
"I have been taking topamax for 2 months to help prevent severe daily migraines w/ Aura it has helped me tremendously. I did lose 6 lbs the 1st week. Mainly due to diarrhea & lack of appetite. I almost gave up on taking it because of the stomach cramps I was getting but they subsided after the 1st week. I have changed ...
9
May 28, 2015
44
145,172
Etonogestrel
birth control
"This is definitely birth control... Not because it will stop you from having a baby, oh no, but it's the fact that I had my period for 3 1/2 weeks out of two months. Usually my period would last for about 8-10 days out of two months, so..."
1
October 21, 2015
1
198,542
Prednisone
leukemia
"A wonder drug. I have been fortunate to experience limited side effects. Twenty to thirty mg every other day has produced increased energy, easier breathing, and increased the red blood cell count significantly."
8
October 30, 2010
10
54,982
Bupropion / naltrexone
weight loss
"I did have some nausea while getting up to the max dosage, and may still have some if I take it on an empty stomach, but it is worth it to me. I have more energy and more self-control. I lost 22 pounds, which is 13% of my body fat. The medicine is pricey, but you cannot put a price on that in my opinion!"
9
September 14, 2016
28
210,310
Linzess
constipation, chronic
"I normally suffered with occasional constipation. Sometimes I cried I when I can't go. One night I was watching TV and I saw this advertisement about Linzess, immediately I started doing some research about it and to my surprise I didn't know that so much folks suffered from constipation like I do. I went up my Doc a...
9
November 11, 2014
39
88,260
Adderall
adhd
"Do not take Adderall if high blood pressure runs in your family. Be especially careful not to take it if you have high blood pressure already. I had normal blood pressure until I started taking Adderall. Ever since, my blood pressure has been at least 130/80, and I have measured it at 162/88 while on the drug. I am a ...
1
December 8, 2016
18
176,236
Lorazepam
panic disorde
"Worked great and am able to continue as normal now !"
10
October 4, 2016
27
59,443
Avelox
sinusitis
"Very powerful med. Doc prescribed for my sinus infection. Major dizziness within half hour of taking the meds. It stays for about 5 hours. Congestion does clear up really fast. However I took it at night for the first dose and could not sleep the whole night. The 2nd day till today (5th), I took them after lunch and ...
6
January 1, 2016
8
169,766
Amitriptyline
insomnia
"My problem was waking very early (eg 3.30) and slight depression and anxiety. This drug has been very effective with no side effects. I only need 10mg and only take it occasionally if I have recurrence of symptoms - it is still effective."
9
October 22, 2009
58
75,709
Temazepam
insomnia
"Absolutely did not work for me. I tried it in lieu of Dalmane & a combo of Dalmane (30 mg), Gabapentin (600 mg) & 15 mg Remeron (VERY careful re: Weight Gain Side Effect, gained 20 lbs in short order), dramatically increases your appetite for Carbs & Sugars & overall appetite (what they don't tell you is that they g...
2
June 9, 2017
7
52,729
Carbidopa / levodopa
restless legs syndrome
"Been on this for going on 15 years now. It has worked so well for me that I haven't even bothered to try the newer things out there. I very rarely have to take more than one even after taking it for this length of time."
10
June 19, 2014
24
114,250
Nicotine
smoking cessation
"Hello all I'm 26 years old I been smoking since I was 18, idk why or how just picked it up to look kool, now at 26 after many chest pains anxiety attacks and stomach aches and I know 100000% it was me smoking which was causing me all those things! It's been now 1 full week and after many nicotine gums hookah pens all...
10
June 4, 2016
24
38,670
Liletta
birth control
"i had it put in yesterday morning. didnt hurt a bit just became very dizzy after insertion and needed to sit dow, felt cramps but ibuprofen helped to eliminate that, had some bleeding yesterday, today just some brown spotting. too soon to tell, hopefully the spotting will stop soon and periods all together. I feel lik...
8
August 24, 2016
1
46,171
Rabeprazole
gerd
"Medicine appears to be working. On my second day, I have no heartburn. I am a little concerned about my headache that I have had all day today. I am hoping that this is but a small price to pay, if my esophagus will benefit from this medicine."
8
May 23, 2008
25
183,315
Cymbalta
back pain
"Started taking Cymbalta as a last resort for radicular sciatica pain. Had surgery, tried many medicines. Been on Cymbalta for 1.5 mos. (5 days-20 mg, 5 days - 40 mg, 1 1/2 weeks - 60 mg, 2 days- 40 mg, 2 days- 30 mg). I experienced most of the side effects (nausea, lethargy, somnolence (sleeping 18-20 hrs a day for 3 ...
8
April 22, 2012
59
117,681
Nortriptyline
migraine prevention
"I'm 50 and attributed my pain to chronic sinusitis, having had two surgeries and what seemed endless infections. My ENT doctor recommended seeing a neurologist to determine if migraines were affecting me. I'd have 8/9 pain 3 to 4 times a month, 4/5 pain often and 2/3 pain almost constantly. I've had it so long that ...
9
January 4, 2012
52
216,821
Rosuvastatin
high cholesterol
"I lowered my cholesterol approximately 100 points with just the minimum dose of 10mg daily."
10
July 28, 2008
73
55,086
Bupropion / naltrexone
weight loss
"I love Contrave December 1st 2015 I started contrave at 289 as of this morning I weight 207! I feel amazing. The only side effect that I have had is constipation, which isn't a huge deal when you get excellent results."
10
May 6, 2016
36
7,137
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate
hyperhidrosis
"The product is wonderful. "
10
January 31, 2012
0
87,720
Naproxen
osteoarthritis
"Works GREAT. Take it once a day and I'm done. Cost is outrageous though."
10
January 9, 2012
15
75,004
Nitrofurantoin
urinary tract infection
"I have had a urinary tract infection since January and it is now March. First I was put on a Z-pak with no relief. Then I was put on Cipro. The test came back as if I hadn't taken anything. Now I am on nitrofurantoin and the symptoms have subsided. I have a headache and am tired but so what they will go away when I fi...
8
March 10, 2012
48
217,571
Clarithromycin
bronchitis
"Doc told me I had bronchitis, first time on Biaxin, after two days still have the bitter taste in the mouth, sleeping like crazy, increased heart rate, but overall medicine seems to be working great after two days, good alternative to amoxicillin."
7
February 6, 2013
38
197,448
Paroxetine
depression
"I'v been taking Paxil for almost a year now for depression and anxiety. I used to have panic attacks almost everyday. After being on Paxil for a few months I stopped having any panic attacks. The only problem I have is that I sleep too much and seem to have gained some weight. If I forget to take my medication I s...
8
April 1, 2010
16
71,066
Rituximab
non-hodgkin's lymphoma
"Just finished my sixth round of chemo treatment. I had Follicular B Cell Lymphoma. One on my right shoulder, one on in my neck and two on my chest. After fourth round and a PET scan, Doctor diagnosed me as being in 100% remission. I will do more research on the Rituxan maintenance program recommended by my Oncolo...
9
December 4, 2010
65
2,283
Metformin
diabetes, type 2
"(54) yr old male: Metformin worked very quickly to lower my blood glucose levels from almost 400 to progressively down to avg of 130 within 10 days. My only complaint is the side effect of very noticeable BLURRED vision and soreness around my eyes. I have always been blessed to have 20/20 vision so this is not someth...
8
September 1, 2014
125
152,610
Lortab
back pain
"This medicine is good if you can get pass the side effects. I was sick, dizzy, felt like throwing up, felt like I was on a ship moving fast, or like car sickness. I went to see a dentist and he told me how best to take the medicine. Take Dramamine 30 minutes before, make sure to lay down, don't get in the car and do n...
5
April 13, 2011
11
210,301
Linzess
constipation, chronic
"Wonderful, works in about one hour."
10
December 27, 2014
35
24,811
Deplin
depression
"Who turned the lights on?! Oh hey Deplin, it's you! This oddly classified medical food has been a welcomed step towards victory I've needed far too long, and I'm only taking the Rx for about a month..This is nothing like anything I've taken-I have Bipolar 1 & have had a slippery disaster with any and all antidepressan...
10
October 25, 2017
10
159,528
Pegfilgrastim
neutropenia associated with chemotherapy
"Hodgkin's lymphoma , had five nuelasta shots to date...each time it takes longer to kick in ... Now at eight days after the shot for it to start working. I spend about 36 hours with terrible bone pain, fever the whole time, flu symptoms...each time, but I am always neutropenia at my nadir (7 days) and then when it ki...
10
December 15, 2016
10
123,120
Azelastine
allergic rhinitis
"My Asthma and Allergist, prescribed this for me when continued use of Flonase was giving me nose bleeds. I took it the next day and never have again. I could not get the taste out of my mouth for half an hour no matter I ate or drank to get it to go away. I have a bad cold right now and the Flonase isn't doing very we...
5
January 5, 2016
11
129,106
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"I had a night where I did not think and realized I needed to get a Plan B pill about 12-13 hours (basically the next morning). I took it as directed and with food and it said I would get my period within a week. I was due for my period 3 weeks after this incident so I was like ok let's see what happens. I want to sha...
1
October 27, 2015
17
30,687
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Post op from full hystorectomy due to cancer and I developed a massive bacterial lung infection. Lowered immunities from cancer naturally meant I was placed on mega dose antibiotics, and suffered a minor internal yeast infection from it. Was given the three day generic script (store brand top care). Fine upon cream in...
4
August 15, 2017
2
203,676
Zyban
smoking cessation
"Smoked for 40+ years. Tried all the patches, vitamin B shots, hypnosis all of which did not work. Took Zyban as soon as it was available by prescription and both my wife and myself quite smoking in less than a week. Final smoke was on September 1998."
10
January 4, 2012
104
142,904
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I had this is for 3 and a half years the first time , for the first year and a half my weight was fairly ok but after that the pounds started to add on I took it out and started on the injection and the weight fell off me (2 and a half stone) ..after being on that over 2 years I decided to go back on the bar thinking ...
4
September 3, 2017
2
77,495
Avapro
high blood pressure
"I have been on Avapro about a week and do not really have any noticeable side effects. Beta blockers are much worse for making you tired. Avapro seems to have helped my blood pressure a little but not as much as my beta blockers. The only thing I noticed is a dry cough by I am not sure if that is the Avapro or allerg...
7
June 10, 2010
72
136,095
Relpax
migraine
"I have suffered with Migraines since childhood. Missed days of school and eventually days of work. I've been put on every medication doctors could think of and spent quite a bit of time in ER's due to chronic migraines. Finally, I switched doctors due to a move and was prescribed Relpax. This stuff is absolutely AM...
10
December 25, 2014
13
34,835
Minocycline
acne
"Cleared my skin fast although I had to discontinue it after about a week or so as it was making me feel very nauseous, I also got very itchy. However within a few days the acne was back with vengeance! I started taking them again in desperation and found that when I took them earlier in the day (before my usual 8ocloc...
7
September 29, 2013
9
121,499
Venlafaxine
major depressive disorde
"I've been on this drug for the past three years. Originally started at the smallest dose and eventually ended up at the highest dose of 300 (and something) within the first year and a half of being on it. It had reached a stage where my psychiatrist was discussing adding another drug to the mix to make the Venlafaxine...
3
December 1, 2015
4
133,112
Tri-Sprintec
birth control
"I started Tri-Sprintec a month ago, not by choice but because that was the only thing the health department had in their inventory. The nurse told me it was exactly the same as the other pills. I could definitely tell a difference in myself though just after starting them! My emotions were out of control and I kept g...
4
January 4, 2014
23
149,153
Mirena
abnormal uterine bleeding
"The insertion of the iud was painful. Afterward I experienced cramping & spotting for 2 days. About a week later I experienced acne. Luckily I have teens and I use their acne gel. A few weeks later my right foot and ankle was swollen. I used ice, elevate my foot and when that didn't work I went to the Doctor. Th...
5
May 19, 2015
6
200,364
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"Good stuff. Kept me awake for the first few nights, but it was well worth it. None of the other side effects, just didn't want to smoke, mostly because I believe part of what this medicine does is makes cigarettes taste like yucky! My girlfriend still smoke's, and while I was taking it I couldn't be around when she w...
10
August 29, 2013
13
100,259
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I changed to this birth control at the advice of my gyn to try to treat my menstrual migraine headaches after being on tri-sprintec for almost 10 years. It did what birth control is supposed to do;prevented pregnancy and regulated my period but the side effects were AWFUL! I gained over 20 pounds in less than 6 months...
4
September 21, 2015
2
60,936
Multivitamin
dietary supplementation
"I have only been taking this for about a week and have been experiencing very severe stomach pains and diarrhea. However I think it could just be cleaning out my system? Still, vitamins are about the only weight loss option I have as it is the only one that truly works. I have been far less munchy so I think this is g...
6
June 28, 2015
9
8,643
Zolpidem
insomnia
"I have had insomnia since I was a small child. I have PTSD and severe anxiety this is the only medication I have tried that truly makes me get 7 plus hours of sleep and I wake up feeling wonderful."
9
December 18, 2009
18
25,250
Tofacitinib
rheumatoid arthritis
"Xeljanz XR is the first medication to truly give me relief. I has allowed me to live somewhat of a normal life! None of the biologics worked and methotrexate was a bust with lots of side effects. I've been on it for 9 months and an very happy."
10
May 9, 2017
2
45,983
Phendimetrazine
obesity
"I started taking this on Feb 9, 2017. It is now April 8, 2017. Two months on this medicine I have lost 18 pounds with 11 pounds going in the first 4 weeks. At first I only took half what I was prescribed which is 2 pills three times a day. On the 4th day I was sooooo hungry I went ahead and ate a bunch of junk food...
9
April 8, 2017
26
212,388
Lamotrigine
bipolar disorde
"This medicine changed my life. I call it my miracle drug. If it weren't for this drug I would never have made it back to the person I used to be before the diagnosis. I'm only 19 years old but it's made such a huge impact on my life during the 4 years I have been taking it. I don't have to worry anymore if I will e...
10
July 26, 2009
59
83,272
Paxil
social anxiety disorde
"I have been on Paxil for 10 years now. I maxed out on the dosage at 60mg/day. It served me well and improved my anxiety symptoms. Having gotten married 2 months ago, and anticipating getting pregnant, I began to wean myself off. I went from 60mg/day to 40, then to 20, then 10, and now 5mg/day. Each time I started ...
4
May 24, 2011
20
76,946
Lorcaserin
obesity
"I am starting my third week on Belviq.. I am down almost 7 lbs. side effects at first were feeling very tired, feeling cold, and dry mouth. I still seem to have low energy and can't seem to exercise with the strength I had before. None are bad enough to quit at this point. It has totally diminished my appetite and c...
9
June 20, 2015
0
159,216
TriNessa
birth control
"I'm 21 and I've started taking Trinessa on March 20th and its been working great! No pregnancy scare which I love! One big flaw it did have on me was when I got my period on the first of April which I had it for 2 whole weeks! The first week was super duper heavy and I've never gotten it like this before. This is the ...
8
April 17, 2012
0
155,452
Metronidazole
bacterial vaginitis
"Okay so before I took this I read all the reviews on here. I was frightened. So I began a 7 day process, 2 pills a day. The odor went away the 2nd day. I guess it started smelling normal. I was very pleased it didn't have that fishy smell anymore. However I still discharged and on the last day I discharged so much! Th...
9
December 17, 2014
53
159,250
TriNessa
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
135,443
Tamiflu
influenza
"it is effective.got a good medication.."
8
February 21, 2015
10
87,968
Clindamycin
bacterial infection
"I've been taking clindamycin 300 mg 3 times a day for 6 days now it was prescribed to me because I had a tooth pulled and ended up getting infected.after taking it for 2 days the swelling in my face went down and finally on day six I have no pain I have however experience some cramping in my stomach very little nothin...
7
May 26, 2016
20
137,363
Isotretinoin
acne
"I didn't have the worst acne in the world but after I came back from my Summer in America, I broke out all over my chest, back and face. Since I was 21, my doctor referred me to the dermatologist to go onto Accutane. In the UK health care is free so I didn't have to pay for it. I broke out really bad after two weeks b...
9
March 30, 2013
18
7,268
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate
hyperhidrosis
"I have only recently been suffering with underarm hyperhydrosis. It started about 4 months ago. I'm 49. It is a terribly frustrating condition that impacts your standard of living. I have just started using Hypercare. With the first application of Hypercare, my condition improved dramatically. With the second applica...
10
February 24, 2009
6
95,643
MS Contin
15</span> users found this comment helpful.
"I was blown up in Iraq in May of 2008. I have lost all my bones inside my hand along with 2 inches of my femur. I have more than 17 screws running up and down my left leg. Majority of my nerves are severed throughout my leg and left arm. From my experience with Ms-Contin, it was great but slowly diminished. I was taki...
6
March 20, 2009
15
100,071
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"So I've only been on this pill for a month. Before this, I was on Yasmin for a month, and before that, I was on Junel Fe for 4 months, and before that, Lo Loestrin Fe for 2 months. I know it's still pretty early, but so far it is a great pill. On Yasmin, I was a monster. My temperament is usually very laid-back and ca...
8
March 7, 2017
7
185,113
Harvoni
hepatitis c
"This drug has a myriad of side effects mostly headache, lethargy and insomnia"
5
February 28, 2016
32
183,015
Cymbalta
chronic pain
"My doctor put me on Cymbalta for chronic pain with Fribro/Arthritis/Bursitis/Bulging discs. I have been taking it for a week now and cant seem to shake some of the side effects. My pain is almost completely gone and I am so thankful for that. However, my eyes are so dilated all the time that everything is blurry and ...
7
September 14, 2015
68
29,338
Topiramate
obesity
"fibromyalgia sufferer for 10 years"
8
February 17, 2016
15
15,211
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I mean I'm not pregnant but I have been bleeding for 2 weeks straight and this new period started just a week after my normal period had ended. I'll pass........."
2
June 11, 2017
2
42,823
Xulane
birth control
"I have been on the patch, Xulane, for over a year and this is my second time being on it due to insurance changes. Can wear it on your upper back/arm or abdomen. I usually switch from my left/right side of my abdomen to hide it under my pants each week for 3 weeks and then remove it for my off week (my period.) It's e...
8
May 5, 2016
4
7,003
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate
hyperhidrosis
"I was prescribed Drysol by my dermatologist, I was open to try anything because I deal with hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis. You can't use any deodorants with this product so that made me nervous the first application was fine but I was smelly the next day as I couldn't use deodorant. Over the course of a few days it s...
7
April 14, 2015
9
18,383
Voltaren
sciatica
"This medicine gave me back my life. Finally pain free after twenty years of low back pain from car accident."
10
January 3, 2012
58
164,577
Diclofenac
rheumatoid arthritis
"I need to take Cytotec (misoprostol) with it."
9
May 9, 2011
10
190,908
Tessalon Perles
cough
"Had a horrible cough from a cold this medicine took the cough away totally. Great prescription"
10
March 10, 2015
57
177,426
Duloxetine
chronic pain
"I've been in chronic pain for YEARS..just the other day I took cymbalta..it worked the first day..unbelievable I was amazed.I read a ton of bad reviews so I was sceptical. But it worked..I dont have to take any pain meds at all. I have fibromyalgia small fiber nuropothy degenerative disc disease osteoarthritis lupus...
10
May 21, 2016
84
59,265
Lansoprazole
gerd
"I have been taking Prevacid for 10 years now. It had worked tremendously. I have tried to go without it but my acid reflux just gets to bad. I had two endoscopes done prior to taking Prevacid for scaring in my esophagus. Prevacid has healed my esophagus. I would definetely recommend it for anyone who suffers from GERD...
10
March 3, 2012
49
191,486
Lisdexamfetamine
binge eating disorde
"Have taken 30mg daily since mid July. Up until this week I have been very pleased at how effectively it has stopped my binge eating. However this week it has prevented me from sleeping at night for 4 nights straight. Scary. Not sure how to stop taking it safely."
8
October 15, 2015
18
185,141
Harvoni
hepatitis c
"I have been on Harvoni for over 4 weeks now. I have had my labs and am waiting on the results to determine if my HCV and viral load are detectable. I feel fine on the medication. A little fatigue and my appetite has decreased, but it is hard to determine if the Harvoni has caused it. I guess I have had the Hep-c ...
10
April 27, 2016
15
213,938
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"At first I was skeptical because of the reviews I read... But of course I had read the reviews lol after I had already inserted the medication... I was so scared to fall asleep... I literally was waiting on the horrible experiences I've read about but thank God I didn't.... It worked great... I'm glad I bought it... M...
9
September 16, 2016
6
28,744
Lexapro
anxiety
"Helped anxiety but major weight gain."
4
October 3, 2010
7
177,603
Duloxetine
ibromyalgia
"Prescribed 30 mg/ daily for fibromyalgia pain. Kudos to those who this helps. The side effects and reaction were too much to handle. Chemical taste in mouth, dry mouth, sore throat, badly increased pain and onset of new pains that haven't subsided, trembling, migraine, intestinal cramps, vertigo, severe stoned feeling...
1
August 29, 2015
6
134,834
Nucynta ER
pain
"I have OA in my knees and muscular joint pain. I took Oxycodone for several years. I have a T11/12 herniation and 2 lumber bulges. The spinal issues cause my feet to burn after lying in bed for a couple hours which lead to many sleepless nights. I was prescribed Gabapentin. It was 90% efficient in blocking the ne...
9
August 20, 2016
49
1,147
Sumatriptan
migraine
"I have been using Imitrex 5mg injections for several years as an emergency migraine abortive. While it did instantly relieve the head pain and nausea, I had to then wait out 30-45 minutes of side effects. Those side effects were: upper jaw pain, and overall body aches (like when you have the flu) such as super sensit...
5
April 25, 2017
8
113,370
Bisacodyl
constipation
"I had been constipated for days due to my medications. I took 2 pills and was able to move a bowel with no pain."
10
March 1, 2015
31
228,739
Leflunomide
rheumatoid arthritis
"I've been on Arava for over 10 years now. At first (following the loading dose) I was taking 20 mg daily. I went from not being able to dress myself to being completely independent and relatively pain free. I do have fibromyalgia, so there has been some muscle pain with that. I lost quite a bit of hair at first, bu...
10
March 6, 2014
183
21,619
Pitavastatin
high cholesterol
"After having another Stent placed in my heart my new cardiologist tried me on generic Crestor much to my dislike. I have tried them all they all cause me extreme pain in my muscles, bones (back, legs, arms, feet etc.)heart.. Nightmares this time, confusion, headaches. Symptoms began within a few hours of taking it. He...
1
November 1, 2015
36
92,555
Ondansetron
nausea/vomiting
"I suffer from chronic lower back pain due to scoliosis and arthritis (42 yrs old). I also suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I take Zofran almost daily to deal with the miseries of both lower back pain and digestive issues. I still have regular bouts of vomiting, however, Zofran will stop the pain and nausea that w...
10
September 23, 2013
28
174,644
Abreva
herpes simplex
"I love Abreva! I was exposed to the virus that causes cold sores on the lip one year ago. The first time was terrible is never been through it so I didn't know what to do, but this time round I knew exactly how to handle it"
10
February 8, 2015
11
77,029
Lorcaserin
obesity
"So, I started Belviq over a week ago and so far I'm liking the results. I have lost over 10lbs in the first week and I also have noticed my cravings are very minimal. I do get full quickly and stay full. I'm eating normal portions and healthier choices. I cannot wait to see the rest of the time. I'm also working out ...
8
April 6, 2015
10
9,438
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"Do not base your opinion off of these reviews! It is important to remember birth control works differently for everyone. I was absolutely terrified to go on any type of birth control pill because I find myself prone to side effects with these things and was already having bad anxiety. Turns out this pill completely le...
10
February 22, 2017
30
204,234
Tradjenta
diabetes, type 2
"I was taking Januvia, but my insurance will no longer cover it so I was then switched to Trajenta. I take 5mg Trajenta with Metformin daily. My blood sugar is not as low or stable as it was with the Januvia and I am having very bad muscle and joint pain, severe headaches, back pain and weakness. I never had these symp...
3
September 4, 2015
31