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10,846 | Mononessa | ovarian cysts | "I had two large ovarian cysts that were extremely painful and put me in the ER. My Dr. Prescribed me Mononessa and I just finished my first pack. I had an ultrasound today and one cyst was completely gone and the other is much smaller. After only 3 weeks on this pill I haven't experienced the pain from my cysts anymor... | 8 | December 17, 2014 | 6 |
56,138 | Estradiol | atrophic vaginitis | "I had extreme pain during intercourse and also experienced severe atrophy. The Estring provided a miracle solution. I have had no side effects, except a little weight gain. My vagina seems to be more lubricated and intercourse is no longer painful. I am wondering if it is okay to go in a hot tub and take hot baths ... | 8 | March 24, 2010 | 33 |
173,756 | Mometasone | eczema | "This cream is awesome, my daughters arms look beautiful. I used it twice a day for about 3 days and her arms cleared up." | 10 | July 27, 2014 | 29 |
186,576 | Desvenlafaxine | anxiety | "I started taking Pristiq yesterday. Immediate nausea and tired, been up since 1am. Hope this medicine works because everything and everyone has been getting on my nerves. Even my grand kids which is not normal for me because they are my life. Do not take anything else with Pristiq. Maybe I can give a higher rating in ... | 1 | January 20, 2010 | 1 |
41,802 | Clonidine | opiate withdrawal | "I have been addicted to opiates for over 10 yrs. and I have been through many horrible withdrawals. After getting my habit over $150 per day I had had enough. I decided to get on Suboxone. I was prescribed 8mgs per day and this went on for over a year when my doc suddenly shut his practice down. I decided this is ... | 10 | January 26, 2013 | 174 |
51,604 | Aczone | acne | "For me Aczone worked better than anything else I have tried. I have cystic hormonal breakouts on my chin and jawline. I feel that it works very quickly and helps to prevent new acne from forming with twice daily use. It has no side effects and is non-drying." | 10 | October 30, 2015 | 13 |
17,843 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I started using Nuvaring back in 2010 after trying many different birth control pills. I gained around 7 pounds, wanted to sleep all the time and lost completely my sex drive. I had to stop using because the last 6 months I started experiencing severe migraines. So, the only good part about is that Nuvaring didn't mak... | 7 | March 18, 2014 | 6 |
132,274 | Ativan | anxiety | "I have been taking Ativan for a few days while I wait for Lexapro to kick in. It has been a life saver. It has allowed me to eat and sleep, which has been huge in this fight against anxiety. It really helps mellow me out and take the edge off." | 9 | October 25, 2014 | 99 |
222,570 | Kyleena | birth control | "I've had this IUD in for about two weeks now. The insertion process was pretty uncomfortable, but there were only about 3 big cramps that just felt like bad period cramps. The entire process took about 5 minutes and I was able to get up and drive myself home immediately after. I took 3 Ibuprofen prior to coming in and... | 8 | May 22, 2017 | 1 |
107,694 | Implanon | birth control | "October 2008, I got my Implanon in. Since then, I have gained over 40 pounds! I have no sex drive. But it does it's job so... oh and I'm moody." | 2 | May 4, 2010 | 1 |
4,788 | Belviq | weight loss | "Belviq, by day 7, has already changed my world. I am already feeling better, less hungry, and motivated to lose my extra 50+ lbs of weight. You simply MUST give this med a try!!!" | 9 | January 20, 2015 | 110 |
194,674 | Trulance | chronic idiopathic constipation | "I have been suffering with constipation for the better part of ten years. Doc started me on trulance about a week ago and I've had a bowel movement everyday. I would recommend this drug to anyone." | 10 | September 21, 2017 | 29 |
86,093 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "Today I'm having my first colonoscopy. Yesterday I mixed it with water and orange gatorade. The taste was terrible. Last night, I decided to chill the bottle in the fridge. A few minutes ago I had my second bottle. After each gulp of the Suprep I swished ginger ale around my mouth then spit it out. This way was so muc... | 8 | August 31, 2015 | 7 |
159,670 | Bactrim | urinary tract infection | "I got a UTI a month ago. I went to a clinic and they prescribed Macrobid and it did little to nothing for my UTI. I then went to my uni campus clinic and they prescribed the same thing (I didn’t know they were the same thing at the time because this time it was the generic version so it had a different name) and again... | 9 | October 2, 2017 | 4 |
56,594 | Elavil | ibromyalgia | "While it doesn't take away all the pain it has helped with the tiredness and the feeling that I was wearing a lead suit. I still have bad days but so far I am pleased with this medication. It has helped me more than any other medication that I have tried." | 7 | February 26, 2014 | 112 |
17,826 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I started using Nuvaring a month ago. I'm normally very dull when it comes to sex since giving birth to my son. Nuvaring changed that. I'm always wanting sex now, my husband loves it. No breakouts and we don't feel it during sex and I can just live a regular life. I don't see any weight gain but I believe it's too ear... | 10 | May 31, 2014 | 15 |
214,206 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Had mild symptoms that a yeast infection was forming after just getting over an excruciating UTI. I wanted to get it handled quickly, so I chose the 1 day option. I had the cottage cheesy discharge along with some thick, white goop. No foul odor. No itching, just soreness and discomfort. Before using the product I ... | 8 | February 21, 2016 | 1 |
111,413 | Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir | hepatitis c | "I started Harvoni 10 days ago. Feeling good in the morning and then I fizzle out. By nightime, 8 p.m. I'm completely exhausted. 63 years old but that's not that old. Was told by the nurses who called to check on me, DRINK lots of water. No antacids - if necessary 4 hrs before pill or 4 hrs. after the pill. Not... | 9 | September 6, 2015 | 45 |
21,613 | Pitavastatin | high cholesterol | "Have trouble tolerating cholesterol meds so my doctor gave me a sample of Livalo. The first day I took this drug I felt like I had consumed vast quantities of caffeine. I slept poorly, felt depressed, and even had the shakes. I really wanted to find a medication to reduce my cholesterol but the side effects of Liva... | 1 | March 20, 2016 | 26 |
51,890 | Ustekinumab | psoriasis | "54 years old ..chronic psoriasis for over 49 years. I've had all the treatments known and then some. This medicine is a God send. It's the only treatment that's ever truly worked and I can say I'm 100%. " | 10 | September 10, 2013 | 48 |
219,972 | Amitriptyline | insomnia | "Works alright but loses effectiveness over time, so i only take every now and then." | 7 | June 18, 2016 | 21 |
19,476 | Pregabalin | neuropathic pain | "I have severe neuropathy, and I take a cocktail of pain medicines. This medicine is a very important link to fight pain so I can still go to work. It is addictive and hard to kick, but I don't plan on kicking it anytime soon as I need too badly." | 7 | May 27, 2014 | 78 |
216,229 | Copper | birth control | "So I got the Paragard inserted today at first I didn't think to have someone come with me but after reading all of the reviews, I quickly changed my mind. So as a result I brought my mother along with me and I'm grateful that I did, the actual insertion it self wasn't bad but the thing that pushes the cervix is breath... | 9 | May 6, 2015 | 3 |
188,922 | Arimidex | breast cance | "I have been on Arimidex since December. I am experiencing locked up hands in the a.m. with pain; weakened grips and discomfort using the computer for my job. Also,at times low back and sciatica pain. I am considering changing medication." | 4 | February 7, 2017 | 40 |
69,718 | Ibandronate | osteoporosis | "Have had severe muscle pain in my upper thighs that lasts for 3 or 4 days after taking my monthly dose. Also have heartburn." | 2 | April 3, 2013 | 73 |
205,711 | Pristiq | ibromyalgia | "Started on Pristiq just over 2 weeks ago. I'm starting to feel less pain. Still a bit twitchy but definitely feeling better about life in general." | 10 | June 21, 2011 | 13 |
143,495 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I been on nexplanon going on 3 years in July I can honesty say this is the worst birth control ever please don't make the same mistake I made I suffer mood swings depression long period that last for 2 week maybe more my sex drive was so low, I had anxiety attacks, bad acne, yeast infection and weight gain. This ... | 10 | January 7, 2017 | 3 |
51,866 | Ustekinumab | psoriasis | "I have used Stelara now for 8 months. After years of anguish, defeat, pain( physically and mentally) sadness, I feel freed from this terrible curse. My skin/joints looks but mainly FEELS so much better. My quality of life has sky rocketed! Your initial ground work obtaining Doctor appointments, TB testing and establis... | 9 | August 7, 2016 | 40 |
102,753 | Aripiprazole | bipolar disorde | "This medicine has been a game changer for me. I stopped stress eating and lost weight, my mood stabilized and I have been incredibly productive and achieved great things on it. It does wonders for my anxiety. I have been on it for a year and could not be happier with the product. It is expensive but WORTH it! Highly r... | 10 | July 19, 2013 | 72 |
215,173 | Lubiprostone | irritable bowel syndrome | "I have had problems with IBS for several years I was on Amitiza and one of my physicians took me off it I was off for 5 years started having severe problems with my IBS again my new doctor GI doctor put me back on it and it is a God sent I am back regular again I give this medicine at 10 I have no side effects and I ... | 10 | November 17, 2015 | 32 |
33,678 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "Before getting on Microgestin Fe 1/20, I was on Yasmin. I never had any problems with Yasmin, although my period was slightly heavier than desirable. I have been on Microgestin now for four months and literally go through 2 full period cycles in a row each month. It is awful and inconvenient. My doctor actually pu... | 5 | October 29, 2009 | 26 |
42,878 | Xulane | birth control | "I've been on the Xulane patch for a year now. When I first started it everything was great. My periods got lighter, I had a moderate libido, I wasn't nauseous at all and had almost zero negative effects. After about four/five months of use I started getting morning sickness after having my period and putting the patch... | 5 | April 5, 2016 | 2 |
162,657 | Terconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "It is my first duagnozed yeast infection. I went to doctor after one mild and two extremely itchy nights( itch started on Saturday and I saw the doctor on Tuesday).
I decided to wait for a few days before using the medication, and although itching was never as bad as night 2 & 3 I decided to try the medication as my... | 7 | June 5, 2015 | 15 |
31,211 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I never have done a drug review in my life, so I am literally doing this because I want other people to know how horrible this is. Started getting symptoms of a YI so I wanted to take the easy way out and got the 3 day cream. Within SECONDS of inserting the cream my vagina was burning SEVERELY. I tried to wait it out ... | 1 | October 19, 2016 | 6 |
100,123 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I haven't taken any BC in 5 years since the birth of my daughter. Before that I was on ortho tri-cyclen which was great and I never had any symptoms. My doc recommended Reclipsen since it's the same amount of hormones each day and the other one I mentioned has different hormone levels each week. I've been on this pill... | 1 | November 2, 2016 | 2 |
48,782 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "Absolutely terrible!!! I've been on many oral birth control pills and this is one of the worst. My mood swings are so intense, zero sex drive, and I am snapping over little things. I am switching back to gildess fe ASAP!!! 10000% better" | 1 | March 13, 2017 | 6 |
36,593 | Fentanyl | pain | "I started taking fentanyl after trying every other opiates available and finally found relief. I'm on the 25mcg patch. I'm in the 36 hour right now on the first pass and so far it's perfect and surprisingly has my pain on a 9 out of 10 taken care of with breakthrough medicines. I felt the patch when I finally slept in... | 9 | January 23, 2014 | 31 |
133,873 | Sanctura | overactive bladde | "Have been taking Trospium for 4 years, visits to the toilet have decreased to 5-6 visits in each 24 hr period. In my case it has not taking the feeling of needing to urinate away entirely but is more bearable and with will power and bladder training it has worked. Sometimes feels like I can't empty my bladder entirely... | 9 | November 26, 2015 | 15 |
225,352 | Bupropion | depression | "it was great but i got shingles from it,but hope to start it up again i see my doctor tomorrow,it saved me from deep depression" | 10 | August 14, 2015 | 3 |
135,881 | Percocet | pain | "I had abdominal surgery and Percocet was my best friend for almost 2 weeks. I switched to 800 mg ibuprofen to ensure that I did not develop addiction to the percocet." | 10 | July 24, 2008 | 21 |
143,901 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "i had the bar placed in on may of 2014, since then ive had extremely bad depression which i had to go on medication for. and when i got on the birth control i weighed 90 pounds on the dot now i weigh 137 pounds and that weight is the hardest to lose. but with that said i go the bar placd in for free from my school he... | 8 | August 23, 2016 | 6 |
193,093 | Dextroamphetamine | adhd | "Have been taking Dexedrine spansules (10 mg) for over 2 years,three times per day.I never knew i had rank ADHD all my life,problems with school,the law,i am 47,and have noticed my ambition for life has increased,having more energy,i used to be tired alot,complaining,generally overall agitated at the same time,as well ... | 10 | October 6, 2016 | 31 |
186,709 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "My 12 years old son started Vyvanse 30mg more than one month ago. He is happy with the result in school. But what bothers me is he is kind of in slow motion especially in school (the teachers reported that)." | 8 | March 3, 2009 | 24 |
118,716 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | acne | "I've been using Loryna for about 4 years and it has done wonders for my acne. I used to have cystic acne all over my face and I haven't have cystic acne in several months. I think I only had one flare up over the past year and a half. I was planned to go on Accutane, so glad I didn't. Haven't gotten pregnant either. W... | 10 | October 12, 2017 | 2 |
145,392 | Coumadin | prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation | "I was at a convention in Palm Springs when I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Could not breathe, excruciating pain, scared to death. When I got to the ER my heart was beating at 180 beats per minute. The doctors told me the only thing that probably saved me from having a stroke was that I was already on Coum... | 10 | November 9, 2010 | 149 |
169,611 | Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine | headache | "I've taken Fiorinal for about a year, initially it was great. One pill would totally knock out a headache. Little drowsy for about 30 minutes and I was good to go. Started having to increase the the number of times I take it about 4 months ago, started having abnormal vaginal bleeding; my doctor thinks it's the aspir... | 6 | August 16, 2015 | 5 |
58,164 | Unithroid | hashimoto's disease | "I take it in the morning and with the help of my Dr. my numbers have been stable." | 10 | September 20, 2016 | 3 |
206,160 | Eflornithine | hirsutism | "I used this cream a long time ago and was very happy. It's pretty expensive, costs me about $150. My Pharmacy was able to get me a voucher. I stopped using because it was so expensive and started using other hair removal products. I'm fair skinned and the OTC products burned my face so bad. I eventually went back to t... | 10 | March 19, 2016 | 43 |
113,180 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "Took 3 tablets at 11, woke up at 3am with extreme abdominal pain. Ran to toilet and remained there for 1.5 hours writhing in pain with diarrhea and vomiting. Had to call in sick to work and am still feeling unwell nearly 24 hrs later. Throwing out the rest of the packet." | 2 | March 9, 2016 | 6 |
120,328 | Montelukast | asthma, maintenance | "My doctor put me on this hoping it would help a chronic cough that I have had for the past four months. While I think it is helping, the side effects are just too strong for me. I take the medication at night since it makes me tired but the sleepiness lasts all day. However I am not getting much sleep because I keep h... | 3 | October 10, 2013 | 36 |
132,578 | Doxepin | insomnia | "This medication knocked me out every night and so it was great to catch up on years of sleep debt. Overall, a very positive experience. However, like other users, I slowly gained 10-20 pounds over the course of taking doxepin. I stopped taking it in the last couple of months, and suddenly, my appetite significantly ... | 10 | May 23, 2013 | 72 |
80,574 | Mobic | inflammatory conditions | "I have been completely amazed at how fast and how completely Mobic took my pain away. I am now able to resume activities I had had to stop before taking it." | 9 | September 19, 2009 | 47 |
53,115 | Ceftriaxone | bacterial infection | "Got the shot in my hip last night for an infection in the lymph nodes in my neck. I felt a little better, but it made me even more sore and sensitive in my shoulders and chest afterwards. Now it's been a full day and all the pain is back, the only thing that isn't is the dizziness. So far, no real difference." | 5 | October 27, 2015 | 6 |
43,202 | Necon 1 / 50 | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I've ALWAYS had irregular periods, ever since I started. I was sent to the ER twice for severe anemia and heavy bleeding. That lead me to have in total of 10 blood transfusions. It was a complete nightmare and I couldn't allow that to happen anymore. So the doctors put me on Necon 1/50. This is my first time ever bein... | 9 | July 7, 2017 | 0 |
81,180 | Yaz | acne | "Give it a full 3 months!!! I had severe hormonal acne + pustules all over my face, specifically on my cheeks and jawline, when I got prescribed yaz. The first month was absolutely terrible and I broke out all over my forehead, back and chest... I was literally scared to leave the house. In the second month, it was jus... | 9 | July 22, 2017 | 14 |
129,920 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "Not a huge fan. Had it inserted about 7 months ago and I'm STILL bleeding. Made me extremely moody for a few months as my body was getting used to it. I bleed every time I have sex and I find sex painful." | 3 | April 2, 2015 | 14 |
181,372 | Prozac | depression | "So i have tried prozac for depression to major depression disorder a little bit of obsessive compulsive disorder and post traumatic disorder.Firstly it made me more anxious and agitated about a month later me and my dr upped the dose to 40mg.Nothing,unfortunately happened,probably wasn't the right drug for me,i have s... | 3 | October 19, 2015 | 25 |
183,449 | Cymbalta | depression | "I'm 22 years old and have had depression for 9 years. I've tried Celexa, Paxil, Zoloft, and Xanax, but nothing has helped me better than Cymbalta. The first time I took it I threw up, and had no appetite for about 4 days. But the second day of taking it, I could tell it was working. I could focus more, I could smile m... | 10 | August 9, 2011 | 36 |
39,195 | Contrave | weight loss | "So this is my second week in contrave take one tablet twice daily. When I started this drug I was 170 pounds. I weighed my self this morning and I was at 167. So about 3 pounds this first week. Thankfully I have not experienced insomnia yet but I have been nauseous. I can only eat once a day and if I eat more than tha... | 9 | April 19, 2017 | 10 |
110,905 | Farxiga | diabetes, type 2 | "This medication worked immediately lowering my Blood Glucose. I was only on it for about 1 week (free samples from Physician). Then the Pharmacy called and said my Excellent insurance doesn't cover it. Out of pocket cost $430/ 30 day supply - No Can Do ! Switched to Invocana instead. Farxiga apparently works with no s... | 9 | November 19, 2015 | 15 |
123,115 | Azelastine | allergic rhinitis | "Mold, grass, oak, ash, cedar all give me fits (mold in particular). Two meds control it all effectively (Clarinex -- brand name only -- and Veramyst) but formularies from the Govt took them away. I'd hoped Azelastine would work for me. If continued allergies, burning nasal passages, headaches, constant dripping nos... | 1 | April 2, 2016 | 7 |
230,214 | Meloxicam | inflammatory conditions | "I take this for neck shoulder pain & pinched nerve. Great med when taking regularly but my doctor won't refill again until I go see him for a checkup. I started trying to not take as much or sometimes none. Having pain in my teeth and head. Have no idea what is going on but wonder if this med makes you worse when get... | 6 | April 11, 2016 | 22 |
6,503 | Wellbutrin XL | major depressive disorde | "I've been taking this medication for under 6months now and I have gained 10lbs while taking this drug. I don't feel like I have increased energy than before like some other people described. I feel more irritable & anxious at times, still can't sleep at night. I get the dry mouth side effects and occasional constipati... | 4 | August 22, 2017 | 6 |
156,086 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "Since my last post I have continued to have all the amazing benefits of Cialis 5mg without any side effects at all. I have now tried taking the medicine daily, every second day, with no loss of potency, and my own routine of Day 1 am, Day 2 pm, Day 3 skip, Day 4 as Day 1 etc. If I take daily as prescribed I have noti... | 10 | May 15, 2013 | 134 |
193,527 | Cyclobenzaprine | muscle spasm | "Works great on my back spasm and you can really tell when they start to wear off." | 10 | August 15, 2009 | 16 |
42,170 | Dexilant | gerd | "When I was around 17 I started having severe stomach pain and reflux. I went through multiple test and many medications that did not stop the reflux nor the pain. I got to the point I was unable to eat anything without difficulty. I finally went to a GI specialist that found I had a condition that caused by a virus in... | 8 | January 9, 2016 | 25 |
67,373 | Provera | amenorrhea | "my updated I wrote on here before.... well I been taking Provera from February til June my periods always come on time or a day early it was making my cycle day 30-32-33 but now I supposed to get my period now it not coming on I'm on day 5 off the pill and that when it come on early in the morning but nothing
I... | 7 | July 11, 2016 | 3 |
26,192 | Sprintec | birth control | "I've been taking this for about 2 months now. No pregnancy. But, my acne is absolutely awful...in turn I feel awful. I feel like my immune system isn't as great as it used to be and I feel tired all the time. I really hope what everyone else is saying is true! I'm giving it another couple months and if I don't see any... | 6 | December 5, 2016 | 1 |
120,521 | Dapagliflozin | diabetes, type 2 | "I'm writing this from a hospital bed. Got a severe yeast infection within the first week, that turned into a worse infection. I was almost septic, still won't know if I have to have surgery." | 1 | October 15, 2015 | 20 |
13,874 | Bydureon | diabetes, type 2 | "This is what happen to me. On September 8th I used Bydureon Pen for the first time. Injection site use close to navel area as instructed. Produced one large bump that never went away. It is tender and can't sleep on stomach anymore. Have problems walking because it is too tender. Now will need operation to remove bump... | 1 | October 29, 2015 | 18 |
131,565 | Methyl salicylate | muscle pain | "I have bursitis in both hips that developed prior to back surgery. The pain is bearable during the day, but at night, I wake up with pain because I'm a side sleeper. I started using Salonpas gel and, I have been able to sleep through the night without waking. I get cortizone injections when needed, but when I can't ... | 10 | June 26, 2014 | 0 |
77,669 | Cephalexin | bacterial infection | "I had an abscess on my upper gum resulting from terrible dentist work. I had also been prescribed amoxicillin 500mg, however after a week of taking amoxicillin the pain/swelling did not go away it got noticeably worse. However after taking my first full dose of Keflex swelling reduced and gradually faded out by the ti... | 10 | October 30, 2012 | 80 |
169,812 | Amitriptyline | irritable bowel syndrome | "I have taken amitriptyline for 3 months for IBS. I take 20mg at night and 10mg in morning. I cannot believe how well I feel. I put a little weight on but can now make arrangements to go out and not have to cancel due to the IBS." | 9 | June 28, 2008 | 110 |
169,825 | Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine | migraine | "This has been the only drug I have been prescribed that has actually helped with my migraines. I have been on it for a couple of years now and it is not as effective for me as it once was and the side effects sometimes make me feel off for the rest of the day, but I have always thought that the side effects were bette... | 9 | January 8, 2010 | 19 |
160,567 | Buspirone | anxiety | "I've been on Buspirone for about six months for anxiety. I take 10 mg twice a day. It has done absolutely nothing for me. I might as well be taking a sugar pill." | 1 | March 27, 2015 | 11 |
2,201 | Metformin | polycystic ovary syndrome | "Hello ladies! Your reviews have been so helpful and is giving me hope! I was on birth control for years then finally got off.. My cycles have been irregular every since.. So I was put back on birth control just to have a cycle.. Me and my husband are trying to conceive so I went to the doctor to have an ultrasound did... | 5 | June 23, 2015 | 19 |
211,941 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "I've been bipolar for 20 years. I'm a scientist, when I'm working. Lithium has always been helpful but is not so great for depression though it does help if you take it a while. I finally started lamotrigine about a month ago. Lots of friends and professionals I know and trust said I should. I was skeptical since drug... | 10 | January 19, 2016 | 55 |
207,964 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "I drank the prep down in 4 gulps followed immediately by 2 16oz glasses of water. The water helped clear the taste away. The taste is sickly sweet with a strong bitter after taste - but not even close to making me gag or anything. It took 1.5 hours before my first trip to the bathroom. After that I went about 4-5 ... | 10 | December 29, 2014 | 21 |
202,720 | Hydroxychloroquine | sjogren's syndrome | "This medicine has changed my life. I'm a nurse with primary Sjogren's Syndrome. It took 10 years for a diagnosis and another 10 years for a rheumatologist to prescribe Plaquenil. I have never felt so good. Minimal joint point, lots of energy, able to sleep at night, what could be better! I was able to complete an ey... | 10 | September 11, 2011 | 137 |
64,358 | Sertraline | social anxiety disorde | "I have social anxiety disorder and depression. I never knew how unhappy and stressed I was until I started taking Zoloft early in the year. The drug did wonders for me. It brought out such happiness and a zest for life that I had not felt in a very long time. I began to exercise and eat right and as a result I lost a ... | 5 | August 6, 2016 | 17 |
71,602 | Tramadol | restless legs syndrome | "I have been taking tramadol 50mg, and 300mg ER for approximately three years for extreme RLS. I am at the maximum daily dose of 400mg. Over the past several months, I have been experiencing some daytime, and nighttime symptoms of RLS. I have had the symptoms of RLS for approximately 40 years. Both parents had RLS a... | 9 | June 26, 2017 | 16 |
157,820 | Accutane | acne | "Dried up the acne after a few months, though side effects during the 12 wk treatment included nosebleeds, peeling lips, sore feet and joints. Worth it though, still get the odd spot, but feel normal again and don't hide away from the world anymore." | 8 | December 12, 2014 | 52 |
174,066 | Valium | muscle spasm | "My muscle spasms in my spine were caused by injury. They have gotten worse with age. BUT, I had Doctors who listened. I cannot take "pain" pills or even NSAIDS. And because of the injury to my head, aspirin in large doses. Valium was prescribed by three Neurologists-but in low doses. The reviews I have read that... | 10 | November 25, 2014 | 132 |
204,052 | Veltin | acne | "I've been using this for about 2 and a half weeks now, I initially broke out significantly but now that has calmed down along with my acne in general. I do still get some small zits here and there but they quickly subside or stay very small. My skin also peeled a lot and has dried up but I can see that gradually impro... | 8 | August 24, 2017 | 4 |
141,689 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "Been taking 20mg per day of Lexapro for 15 months now. Was diagnosed with anxiety and slight depression. Would have panic attacks and hyperventilate. Took about 4 weeks to see full effect. Was given Klonopin as needed until Lexapro kicked in. It has made me feel so much better. I have not had a panic attack in a year.... | 10 | December 9, 2012 | 41 |
183,250 | Cymbalta | anxiety | "I have been on Cymbalta 30mg for just under 2 weeks. After the first 3 days I started feeling a lot better. It was slightly scary actually to go from feeling like your world is imploding to feeling like you want to smell and see every flower on the planet. It happened so fast. Yes there were a lot of initial side effe... | 10 | January 28, 2013 | 80 |
182,495 | Mirena | birth control | "I had inserted Mirena almost 4 months ago. I experienced heavy bleeding about 2 weeks after I got it and everyday after that up until the 2nd month. It started off heavy and gradually lightened up but the heavy bleeding lasted almost a month and it was everyday. The doctor that inserted it said this was normal and the... | 8 | August 4, 2008 | 84 |
43,117 | Sronyx | birth control | "This birth control is probably the best one. It's the first one I tried and I love it. No side effects AT ALL. I am exactly the same as when I was not on it. I have now been on it for 2 months and it has been perfect. Definitely recommend it!" | 10 | April 14, 2017 | 1 |
31,818 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I'm a college student and its 930 am and I'm supposed to be in class, but because of the intense burning and itching after using this product I cannot bear to get up and go. Literally in bed trying not to cry. I've had yeast infections before and I don't ever remember having this kind of reaction to medicine! Going to... | 4 | September 3, 2015 | 2 |
52,237 | Adipex-P | weight loss | "I'm 39 years old height is 5 "4" and I have been on Adipex for a month now and this medicine works. Before I weighed 19lbs and now I'm down to 181lbs. I haven't started going to the gym yet. I just watch what I eat. I take half of the tablet everyday around 10:30am. Yes I experience dry mouth but that helps in drinki... | 10 | December 29, 2009 | 21 |
86,076 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "Piece of cake. Took first bottle at 6pm. Chugged it. Very slight gag reflex but kept it together. I have paid more, in a bar, for stuff that tastes far worse. Gurgling started 15 minutes later. Bathroom after half hour. Mostly done in 2 hours. Felt slightly feverish and had slight headache. No problems going to bed.... | 10 | November 2, 2015 | 20 |
177,466 | Duloxetine | generalized anxiety disorde | "These pharmaceutical companies need to figure out ways to engineer better medications. I went on cymbalta for about 8 months after a long struggle with anxiety. I had mild depressive episodes as well, but it didn't really bother me and mostly came as a result of having bad anxiety that I felt I couldn't control. Cymba... | 5 | April 25, 2016 | 29 |
38,204 | Albuterol | copd, acute | "I took Alupent for years. Worked okay but drug was discontinued because manufactured wouldn't convert to new propellant in April of '09. Got prescription for Albuterol and within days was in hospital with acute bronchospasm. Every treatment the hospital gave me with Oxygen and Albuterol caused my lungs to shut down... | 1 | September 9, 2009 | 9 |
207,957 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "3 colonoscopy -this prep was actually a very good experience. The only reason I did not give it a 10 was that the prep is nasty-tasting, but not horrific.First dose worked in less than 30 min and after about 4 trips to toilet I was done. Chills but no cramps. That cleaned me out so second dose at 5 am was easier. Hydr... | 9 | January 19, 2015 | 29 |
73,473 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "Did not get pregnant so it did its job but other than that my body does not like this pill. Maintained normal weight during use, in fact lost weight. Broke out with painful zits occasionally. Extremely moody. Mood swings were the worst I have ever experienced on any birth control I have ever taken. Started fights out ... | 2 | September 26, 2013 | 14 |
74,202 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | acne | "I've been on this pill for 3 months and started experiencing the worst acne that I've ever had in a long time. I was taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo prior to Loestrin24 and other than the price, it was great. I decided to switch to a cheaper pill but this birth control does not control my acne. I'm experiencing breakouts... | 5 | February 28, 2011 | 6 |
124,886 | Tri-Previfem | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I'm not sure what's causing the abnormal bleeding but been on period for 20 days. Stopped period one day and now bleeding again, this has never happened to me before when using any other birth control." | 2 | February 22, 2011 | 35 |
221,955 | Fluconazole | candida urinary tract infection | "Took 1 pill (150mg) and a few days later got terrible abdominal pain, testicular pain, headache and dizziness.
3 weeks later, I still have dizziness and minor testicular pain and swelling.
The side effects are worse than the original symptoms. I would avoid this drug. It should not be over the counter and s... | 1 | August 23, 2016 | 7 |
75,864 | Temazepam | insomnia | "I have been taking temazepan for a couple years now. About a year ago my sister was commenting about taking a new medication that made her get up and eat at night without knowing. I told her I did the same thing, I would wake up with food plates and a mess in my bed, one time my grandson asked me if I remember asking... | 7 | October 19, 2012 | 26 |
118,653 | Belviq XR | weight loss | "I started this on June 7th, was supposed to start a few days earlier, but after reading so many reviews, I was scared of the side effects. I am woman, 5'5 weighed in at 195.5. I go for my first 1 month weigh I'm down 7.5 lbs and experienced no side effects. I had been on phentermine before although it comes off fas... | 10 | July 3, 2017 | 11 |
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