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88,162 | Clindamycin | bacterial infection | "I was prescribed 300mg, 4 times a day for 10 days for a tooth abscess. I too felt the "burn", but my burn was immediately after taking the capsule. I could feel the burn as it went down my esophagus. What I found relieved it was drinking at least 8oz of water with the pill, and then topping it off with a few spoonfu... | 8 | July 12, 2013 | 59 |
208,725 | Indocin | gout, acute | "Within 24hrs pain and swelling decreased significantly from 10 to 3 on pain scale. My only side effect was diarrhea." | 9 | May 18, 2014 | 58 |
229,421 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "Med change epilum to latuda over 8 weeks.. Ok, the change started off great, I'd been in bipolar depression for almost a year, after 2 days on latuda I was activated and over the moon happy, ok far far too happy. First day was like ecstasy. 2 months past and everything was fine, I'd come out of depression.. but the ... | 3 | October 25, 2016 | 23 |
219,142 | Dupixent | eczema | "I did the study for this drug all 3 phases and have been on it since 2015 and never dreamed it would actually work. Works amazing I had to stop for the transition once the FDA approved this and omg I wake up all hours of the night itching I get hot and itch. I am finally taking it again I can't imagine my life without... | 10 | April 21, 2017 | 49 |
119,585 | Testosterone | hypogonadism, male | "I'll finish my first week of use in two days. I appreciate the postings here, so I'll keep you updated with my progress. 45 yrs. old. I was just diagnozed wit Low-T. Dr. didn't share the number, but said it was on the floor. He prescribed two tubes a day. Haven't noticed any changes yet, but staying hopeful. The alcoh... | 5 | February 19, 2011 | 19 |
151,510 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I smoked 39 - 40 years and with the help I've not smoked a cigarette in over 6 years" | 10 | December 24, 2015 | 35 |
64,640 | Sertraline | depression | "taken Sertraline (Zoloft) for 25 years 100mg/day - 15 years ago decided to wean off which I did slowly for three month. The 2 months I was totally off before could be seen by psychiatrist were absolutely miserable. Took longer to get back to feeling good the second time. It is inexpensive and covered by small deducti... | 10 | November 29, 2015 | 37 |
1,550 | Daliresp | copd, maintenance | "I just started taking Daliresp again 10-23-16 the only problem that I have is I can't sleep.I can't go to sleep or stay asleep.and when I do go to sleep it's only for a few hrs.than I am awake again.I take it before and stop taking it because I could sleep.I really don't know at this time if it works or not.haven't b... | 6 | October 25, 2016 | 15 |
18,649 | Alosetron | irritable bowel syndrome | "Awesome stuff" | 10 | July 4, 2014 | 9 |
118,067 | Apixaban | prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation | "I have been taking Eliquis for about 7 months due to AF. I resisted taking Eliquis forever and insisted that aspirin was doing the job. My cardiologist was nice but firm in mentioning that I have a history of strokes on the maternal side of my family. My AF got worse after 8 years of being on Flecanaide, bp and choles... | 7 | December 22, 2016 | 28 |
125,200 | Dulcolax | constipation | "wow! dulcolax is amazing! i hadn't had a bowel movement in 1 week. i had a huge impacted stool just lodged in my anus. it was so hard that it felt like a stabbing pain. i took one tablet of dulcolax (5mg) in the morning around 9am with lots of water and by 10:30 am, I went to the toilet to try again and the stool had ... | 10 | August 26, 2016 | 8 |
146,101 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "I'm so grateful for getting control of my life after 13 years maybe more of opiate abuse! Only 2 days no urge whatsoever." | 10 | October 13, 2013 | 20 |
51,922 | Ustekinumab | psoriasis | "Stelara completely cleared 90% BSA, including severe palmar plantar pustular psoriasis within 52 days of initiating treatment. Side effects included extreme fatigue lasting approximately 72 hours after each application. Feeling "sunburned" was noted for several days after initial fatigue." | 10 | February 7, 2010 | 56 |
184,709 | Canagliflozin | diabetes, type 2 | "My internist has been trying me on various diabetes medications, alone and in combination, over the past 12 plus years to lower my blood sugar levels. For a long time the situation was ultimately with a combination of Januvia 100mg, Glimipiride twice per day, and Metformin 2 500mg tablets twice per day. Initially the... | 4 | January 8, 2017 | 11 |
182,720 | Cymbalta | generalized anxiety disorde | "I personally didn't like this medication as it made me so sick I couldn't eat lost weight and generally felt weak due lack of energy from not eating. Although my GP told me this was a rare occurrence as the side effects generally stop after a couple of days after weeks they didn't. Still looking for a medication that ... | 1 | June 3, 2017 | 9 |
141,150 | Escitalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "27 y/o Male in good health and exercise regularly. I was put on Escitalopram after experiencing a few panic attacks and heightened overall anxiety. I've never really had a history with panic attacks prior to this. I was going through a big job change and a lot of personal stress. Then the sudden death of a close f... | 8 | September 6, 2015 | 12 |
4,918 | Belviq | weight loss | "I started taking it after my weight got up to 303 pounds. I'm 6'4" and have put on about 50 pounds over the past 10 years. I have taken it for two months and am down to 287 pounds. It took about two weeks to notice a difference in appetite but once it kicked in it really kicked in. The only side effect is ocassionally... | 9 | August 27, 2014 | 169 |
6,780 | Beyaz | birth control | "Beyaz was the third birth control pill I had tried. I was previously on Loestrin 24 (made me a raving lunatic), then on Lo Loestrin 10 (gave me no period at all, which made me uncomfortable and more susceptible to vaginal infections). I was skeptical about starting a new pill, but this one is wonderful! The only side ... | 10 | January 20, 2012 | 14 |
140,670 | Escitalopram | depression | "I haven't filled my script and haven't had meds in 5 days and all I wanna do is cry all day and think bad things about my relationship. I worry to much" | 8 | September 28, 2016 | 12 |
2,794 | Belbuca | pain | "I was on Fentynal patches for year and a half @ 75 mcg. I was needing a little more pain relief so the doctor was going to switch me to Butrans insurance wouldn't pay so he decided Belbuca. I've currently been on it for almost 2 weeks I can't sleep more than an hour a day I have a massive headache all the time and ... | 1 | August 4, 2017 | 14 |
132,199 | Ativan | panic disorde | "This drug saved my life. I had General Anxiety Disorder(GAD) and i get a few panic attacks, and this has been the most helpful thing for it." | 10 | February 23, 2016 | 41 |
16,940 | ProCentra | adhd | "I am a 24 year old female diagnosed in my 20's with adult ADHD. I spent my entire childhood unable to focus on tasks, finish anything I started, behave and sit still in the classrooms. I scraped by barely with C's and D's in grade school. Eventually focusing became so hard to do with people around that I had my parent... | 10 | November 17, 2017 | 2 |
232 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I had my daughter in February this year. I received the shot the day I was released from the hospital. The shot didn't hurt and didn't quell the after pregnancy bleeding. I believe that was inevitable. This shot hasn't made me gain weight at all. I'm 119 lbs when I was 173 lbs when I was at my last check up before I h... | 5 | June 21, 2015 | 11 |
74,000 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "So far this is the best birth control I've ever taken and I've tried A LOT! I just finished the first pack and had barely any spotting. Actually super light spotting started last Sunday. My breast did kind of get fuller though. A little tenderness but not nearly as much as I had predicted. I sometimes feel nauseous bu... | 9 | November 23, 2011 | 22 |
222,355 | Diflunisal | osteoarthritis | "It tasted like a nice aged sharp cheddar" | 10 | July 27, 2009 | 1 |
115,180 | Diazepam | anxiety | "I have tried to get Valium prescribed by the Everett clinic for anxiety and sleep. I found it very helpful for anxiety and it made me feel normal. I was able to think straight and act normal. " | 10 | August 6, 2010 | 61 |
80,983 | Hypercare | hyperhidrosis | "It worked for me at first but after a while it doesn't." | 1 | June 12, 2014 | 11 |
44,608 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I was automatically switched to Tri Sprintec as the new preferred generic at my pharmacy (I was taking Trinessa). I have never had such awful migraines or nausea in my life. My fiance finally pushed me to call the pharmacy and get my old pill back. It's been a huge fiasco but I'd rather be off the pill than take Tri S... | 1 | September 11, 2009 | 11 |
42,235 | Atenolol | high blood pressure | "I very nearly died when taking this drug. I became confused, had difficulty standing up from a chair, felt dizzy and uncoordinated and worst of all, at night, when I could hear my heart beat, I noted that my heart stopped for about 6 beats before jump- starting again. I told my kidney specialist about the symptoms - a... | 1 | July 29, 2017 | 7 |
37,273 | Vyvanse | adhd | "This is a miracle pill. It has helped with everything
And I don't have am appetite hardly at all now. But after 3 weeks of being on 50 mg it stopped working until around 3 in the afternoon and I feel very tired. Doctor is supposed to hopefully up my dosage. But it really is the best and gives me a happy good energeti... | 8 | March 22, 2016 | 25 |
125,595 | Flagyl | bacterial infection | "Within 2 days my bacterial vaginitis completely cleared up. I don't take antibiotics or any sort of medicine often and this is why, no appetite and some other side effects but would rather take that over bacterial vaginitis!" | 9 | March 8, 2015 | 14 |
192,448 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "Was good for not getting pregnant , but made me feel sick I'm using it for a month now and skin is dark and dirty looking body pains feel tired just sick overall" | 9 | July 8, 2014 | 13 |
118,849 | Zoloft | depression | "All I can say is don't give up - the dosage might not be right! I was on this for 2 months at 100mgs for 2 months without any visible difference. The doctor suggested I double the dose which I resisted doing, but when I did I felt better almost immediately and have been fine for 8 months now despite a challenging fe... | 9 | December 19, 2011 | 22 |
169,785 | Amitriptyline | ibromyalgia | "I have been on 100mg for 1 year now. Works great for sleep and pain. Downfall, I have gained 50lbs." | 7 | June 19, 2009 | 67 |
159,892 | Bactrim | urinary tract infection | "Works great." | 10 | January 23, 2012 | 23 |
38,489 | Liletta | birth control | "I had mine inserted about 2 weeks ago. I was 6 weeks postpartum. Had very little spotting mostly with wiping. No cramping and insertion was painless. However, that is probably because I just had a baby! The only thing that is bothersome is my husband can feel the strings. I can feel it poking out of my cervix too. If ... | 8 | August 23, 2017 | 4 |
129,242 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Unfortunately, I've had to use this three times with my boyfriend. Either the condom breaks or it comes off without us realizing it. I'm on birth control, and we always use a condom. However, the potential for a pregnancy still scares the heck out of both of us, and so recently, we've decided to try the pull-out metho... | 10 | September 29, 2015 | 4 |
83,243 | Paxil | panic disorde | "Paxil has been providing pretty good relief at 30 mg- not as effective as benzodiazepines, but I was pretty surprised. I've had horrible trials with SSRI's/side effects for Panic Disorder, but Paxil hasn't been as bad - stomach upset for a month adjusting to it - some weight gain, sexual side effects.. mostly gone now... | 8 | June 24, 2010 | 21 |
196,436 | Eszopiclone | insomnia | "Lunesta is helpful because it promotes a gentle rest state. I had changed from Ambian,which at times caused me to be cranky and jumpy.Lunesta will take some time in the evening to work,but I found some good sleep with this. Make sure you are monitored by your MD,Keep meds away from children and pets.If Lunesta is used... | 10 | August 21, 2015 | 24 |
5,325 | Cryselle | 0</span> users found this comment helpful. | "The doctor prescribed me this last week because my hormones were every where .Therefore, I had my period most of the time and a lot of acne as a result of taking this * the nausea everyday has gotten worst*** it has help me a lot with my acne I won't lie but trust just the feeling oh wanted to throw up everyday want t... | 4 | September 15, 2015 | 0 |
58,753 | Azelaic acid | acne | "I have struggled with acne in my adult life for about a year now. It wasn't that bad, then significantly got worse over the past 6 months. I had huge cyst like pimples and some small ones around my chin mostly and my cheeks started getting bad as well. I tried every single product out there. I finally went to the derm... | 10 | December 5, 2013 | 47 |
35,224 | Levofloxacin | kidney infections | "Was prescribed levoflexacin when stent was placed in my kidney/urether for kidney stone. Took 5 day course of 500mg daily and had no problems except for dry skin and dandruff/peeling of skin in hairy areas. Then 15 days later was prescribed 750mg daily for 7 days. On sixth day all hell broke lose. There was severe pai... | 5 | October 21, 2015 | 15 |
66,447 | Valacyclovir | cold sores | "Valtrex works. Around Christmas I got a cold sore and didn't have any on hand and wasn't able to get any - and that cold sore was the worst I've had in ages. It lasted a good 10 days and was huge. I've always taken Valtrex as soon as I feel one coming on, and it has always knocked it out almost immediately. It stops i... | 10 | April 10, 2012 | 13 |
171,314 | Wellbutrin | depression | "I finally decided to deal with my inability to focus and concentrate on important daily activities. Although never medically diagnosed with any disorder I would describe myself as having ADD and it's led to not being able to stick with anything for extended because I would get bored, or easily distracted by other opp... | 9 | August 20, 2017 | 30 |
121,945 | Venlafaxine | hot flashes | "I have been on Efferor XR for years to treat depression. I was on Premarin for a couple years following a hysterectomy but due to my family history and the stroke risks related to taking Premarin, I discontinued that medicine - only to experience hot flashes. They weren't half as bad as I expected until I had a few d... | 9 | July 31, 2012 | 104 |
7,518 | Xanax | panic disorde | "In a case of emergency, I would take Xanax during the day. But, I usually take it at night to go to bed and to stop the anxiety and panic attacks. It makes me feel so sleepy, I don't know how anyone can take it during the day. I felt high as a kite. It works, that's for sure." | 9 | January 22, 2017 | 23 |
89,265 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "June 23, Dr. prescribed 20 mg. of Celexa for social anxiety at work. I was running out of options. Thought I was going to have to stop working after 20 yrs. with the same company. My 15 year teen felt sorry for us. Tried Zoloft at first,made me very tired, more like a (zombie). The Celexa 20 mg. first dose, made me f... | 10 | July 25, 2015 | 50 |
146,208 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "I was addicted to pain killers of all and any kind for 6 years to the point where I tried heroin. Then I met a life-saving Doctor who told me about Suboxone and I was put on that medication and I have been clean for 3 MONTHS. I feel good about my life now and it's like all my troubles are gone. I am 21 yrs old and I g... | 10 | December 9, 2010 | 8 |
198,351 | Exenatide | diabetes, type 2 | "Had beautiful results on a different once-weekly but insurance company decided I needed to be shaken around, I guess, and will only cover Bydureon. Not nice. But I'm here looking for some encouragement that it will get better with time. Just started 3rd week and experiencing the following:
Spiking sugars around 300, ... | 2 | April 18, 2015 | 23 |
182,041 | Diazepam Intensol | anxiety | "It helps calm me down instantly. When I feel like I can breath and that I am drowning in anxiety it truly helps!" | 10 | December 13, 2012 | 69 |
78,940 | Livalo | high cholesterol | "I had 656 cholesterol triglycerides 1600..Off the chart could not calculate other #'s from it being so high.I was on lipitor, crestor, and none worked very well and i had Old man syndrome, sore tired.I was put on 2mg livalo in 3 months My triglycerides . are 77. total cholesterol 203..a great ratio of good to bad..li... | 10 | August 24, 2016 | 26 |
54,497 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I posted a few weeks back , and was doing great on the contrave, a few things started happening and I seriously thought something was wrong with me.. after getting up to the full dose of 4 a day, I started experiencing a lot of things that were not common side effects, Back pain, severe abdominal pain, severe sleepine... | 4 | June 15, 2017 | 21 |
226,781 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have had Implanon for about 2.5 years now. I LOVED it up until 6 months ago. For the first 2 years I had no side effects, not a single period. Suddenly I began having spontaneous and HORRID periods, extreme cramping, bloating, swelling. My OBGYN said that this is being caused by my uterine lining becoming too thin t... | 6 | March 27, 2015 | 1 |
117,280 | Robaxin-750 | muscle spasm | "New to this medication. Switched to this because of side effects from Zanaflex. I notice this medication does not make me sleepy- not sure what to do about getting sleep as the Zanaflex did help me sleep through the night (aside from the side effects). Curious what others on this do for sleep, or if this will event... | 5 | September 10, 2011 | 27 |
168,971 | Vilazodone | depression | "I have tried so many medicines like Zoloft, Bupropion, Venafaxaline, etc. I talked to my doctor and he decided to put me on Viibryd as a last resort before turning me over to a Psychiatrist. He said 80% of his patients had a positive result from taking Viibryd. Only 20% didn't. I have only been on Viibryd for a total ... | 9 | September 2, 2012 | 11 |
146,119 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "I have struggled with opiate addiction for 6 years, for which I've taken Suboxone for 4 separate rounds of treatment. The longest clean times I have ever had throughout this time is when I was on Subutex or Suboxone (I have used both). I cannot say enough great things about this medicine, it has truly saved my life.... | 10 | June 5, 2014 | 94 |
63,486 | Epiduo | acne | "I am 15 years old and I was proscribed epiduo around October. I would have burning and redness so bad to were I could even sleep(putting a cold wet washcloth over your face will help) but after many days of not wanting to use it, I got the through it and my skin is flawless!" | 6 | February 25, 2016 | 12 |
169,112 | Vilazodone | depression | "LOVE IT, my first day and I already feel better. I have tried every antidepressent out there, side effects were never a problem, they just didn't seem to help with the depression and when they did stop me from crying they stopped any type of feelings I was a zombie, and none of them helped with the motivation. Not to ... | 10 | July 31, 2012 | 15 |
131,536 | Fanapt | schizophrenia | "Amazing medicine, side effects minimal and results fast. Hallucinations, visual and auditory gone completely within days of starting this medication, also seemed to improve overall mood." | 10 | November 17, 2012 | 28 |
27,591 | Ammonium lactate | dry skin | "I developed severely dry feet after moving to Michigan from the mid-south, and I was regularly getting large painful blisters under the dry skin. It seemed counterintuitive to moisturize the skin vs using moleskin or similar, but it works. I use it for almost all dry, cracking skin and it works fast, healing things up... | 10 | February 24, 2016 | 15 |
174,037 | Valium | anxiety | "i've tried everything for panic attacks and depersonalization so far. i don't like ssri's they make me feel like a zombie. i don't really have any side effects which is very rare as i'm sensetive to a lot of drugs/food anything you name it. I do find sometimes the day after i'm still tired and a bit depressed. I have ... | 10 | November 25, 2015 | 35 |
143,492 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I was put on the Nexplanon after forgetting to renew my depo shot several times. On Depo-Provera I never bled and was extremely excited to try the Nexplanon. It has been 5 months and I am ready to tear it out of my arm myself. I have bled constantly, and heavily, for almost all 5 months save for one week in September ... | 1 | January 27, 2017 | 7 |
108,409 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "People are talking about not feeling hungry, well I am starving! Especially, in the early morning and night. I started the medication April 4th, and I have lost no weight. I ended up in the emergency room with a blood pressure of 162/108 and my pulse was over 100 resting! I've never had BP problems before. Also, my an... | 3 | April 21, 2015 | 11 |
194,707 | Trulance | chronic idiopathic constipation | "I was using linzess for past 1 1/2 years, but had diarrhea pretty constantly. Switched to Trulance and significantly better with diarrhea and my movements are a tad better also" | 10 | July 31, 2017 | 21 |
130,061 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "This is for those girls that are freaking out right now like I did and the only thing that will calm them down is to read these reviews, you are not alone. I'm 22 and just got into nursing school and CANNOT get pregnant. It turned into a night of freaking out and me crying because the condom broke. We had sex aroun... | 10 | December 7, 2014 | 67 |
147,981 | Norethindrone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I started taking norethisterone 3 days ago. I was on cerezette for 2 years and after a year of not bleeding the flood gates opened so to stop the break through bleeding they gave me the norethisterone to take 3 a day for 10 days. It's not working and is definitely making it worse, I'm also more tired, irritable, my sk... | 1 | June 4, 2016 | 5 |
17,060 | Flexeril | muscle spasm | "Worthless! Dont waste your money." | 1 | April 21, 2016 | 28 |
95,651 | MS Contin | chronic pain | "Taking MS Contin 30mg four times a day for over five years. I use 4mg Hydromorphone for immediate release, breakthrough pain when and if needed. Usually (if needed) the Hydromorphone dose required is about 8 mg. Because I am taking these medicines for a serious back injury in which I suffered 3 crushed vertebra, occa... | 9 | October 15, 2014 | 68 |
103,132 | Estarylla | birth control | "I've been on this birthcontrol for 3 weeks and I feel sick all the time and nausea after I eat. I have had spotting for 2 weeks nonstop and I have not felt like myself since taking this. I also was very bloated the second week after taking Estarylla. I've been very anxious and feel fatigued and have no appetite at all... | 2 | August 9, 2017 | 1 |
66,233 | Valacyclovir | cold sores | "Just started using Valtrex for cold sores, I'm 36 and suffered since I was young with these nasty little buggers. I can remember calling off work cuz they are so embarrasing, painful, and just gross in general. I've tried everything over the counter and have read so many reviews and advice on how to shorten the cold s... | 10 | February 8, 2017 | 4 |
33,523 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "Works great for me. No issues. " | 10 | August 5, 2013 | 7 |
186,368 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "This medicine is amazing. It gave me my life back. Until I started taking Pristiq I was on numerous different medications, none of which worked and the last one I took Remeron made me feel extremely suicidal. I have found that I have no side effects with Pristiq and I am so thankful to have found this medicine." | 10 | November 22, 2011 | 13 |
21,505 | Multivitamin, prenatal | vitamin/mineral supplementation during pregnancy/lactation | "Great vitamin. Was rough on my stomach so I had to take with food. Would recommend to others!" | 9 | March 8, 2013 | 1 |
33,264 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | menstrual disorders | "Stopped periods completely by 3rd month; has side effects of tender breasts, making me sleepier after taking it (take it before bed, no problem). Caused the WORST acne I've ever had in my life. Used it to skip periods since mine are very heavy/bad, did that just great. No side effects I couldn't deal with/live with, o... | 8 | December 9, 2016 | 3 |
208,130 | Zyclara | keratosis | "Yesterday was Day 14 of my Zyclara treatment. Using it on my forehead where there was a previous basal cell, and on my chest where I currently have a basal cell. I decided to do the whole top of my chest. Wow, I have many actinic keratosis. It's really scary. No real bad side effects other than the swelling and rawnes... | 7 | May 12, 2011 | 17 |
18,562 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "My husband was taking this and was eating late at night, getting on the computer, and doing other things and having no memory of it the day after. He felt drugged when he took it. I don't recommend it to anyone." | 1 | February 27, 2008 | 37 |
143,601 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Got it 2013 after having my son October 2012. I was 17, period was stupid for three months after that it was gone till spring 2014, then started getting it regularly but light. Taken out and got a new one same day in September 2016, since then my period still been light and regular, but best birth control. Btw- Weight... | 10 | December 5, 2016 | 14 |
40,942 | Acetaminophen / oxycodone | chronic pain | "I am 51. I have scoliosis, spondo grade 3 (forward spine shift), 11 protruding disk, RA, severe stenosis and more. You could not tell by looking at me. I stay busy all day. I can barely walk when I get up in the morning or resting, when I do. I take 10/325 six times daily. This makes my life so much better!! My doc wa... | 9 | October 3, 2017 | 4 |
93,021 | Vortioxetine | major depressive disorde | "I want to preface this review by saying that after years of taking things that did not work, I did a pharmacogenetic test to see what exactly my DNA was compatible with. As it turned out I'm not compatible with much. Only Prozac and Trintellix. Prozac made me angry and foggy and I was still having not-get-outta-be... | 10 | August 20, 2016 | 32 |
47,586 | Tapentadol | pain | "Tapentadol 50mg four times a day when required for pain .
Before Nucynta I was taking Opana IR as well as extended release formula usually alternating the two every couple of months. Pain relief is controlled best by Opana for me personally. However several side effects have required a change so Nucynta was chosen... | 7 | June 11, 2014 | 70 |
140,984 | Escitalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "Saw my Dr on Thursday he suggested this drug for my anxiety issues that have came up the last few months.
day 1 very sick anxiety through roof
All day never stopped in a weird daze could focus on anything
Day 2 scared to take another ate cereal put off all day had anxiety took it at 4 pm within hour hot flashes col... | 1 | March 21, 2016 | 3 |
128,416 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I have had no side effects whatsoever. It never sped my heart up or gave me jitters at all. I have lost about 3 lbs but I've only been on it a week. I would probably have lost more I have had to only do the stationary bike and swimming due to a sore hip. I will review again later" | 4 | September 7, 2015 | 25 |
232,170 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "Elevated heart rate, sweating, chills, tingles/numbness and shortness of breath, blurred vision, chest pain, can't breathe... You name it I've felt it lol. I nearly overdosed on alcohol and cocaine when I was in high school. Made me realize I wasn't invincible and I have been an anxiety and panic sufferer ever since. ... | 9 | December 25, 2016 | 17 |
85,009 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I was on this for about 4 years. I decided to finally get off because my mood swings were getting worse. This pill caused me to become severely depressed and developed extreme social anxiety. It was effective as a birth control but the side effects aren't worth it. I've been off it for a few months and feel so much be... | 3 | January 17, 2016 | 9 |
206,390 | Mesalamine | ulcerative colitis, active | "I've been using Lialda on and off for about 2 yrs now. Used it daily when 1st prescribed until all ulcerative colitis symptoms went away. I mainly use it during flare ups. My Colitis began severely flaring up this past week and since I started taking Lialda again, I notice reduction/elimination of blood in stool, les... | 8 | October 18, 2011 | 40 |
137,529 | Isotretinoin | acne | "I took Accutane for my severe acne 13 years ago. I have not had a breakout since I started the medication. It cleared up my face, back and chest in 6 months and have not had acne since. I know this is a serious medication and has harmful side effects. The only side effects that I experienced was the extremely dry, fla... | 10 | May 17, 2009 | 17 |
208,700 | Belsomra | insomnia | "I was hoping this would be a better long term sleep therapy than Ambien (Belsomra studies reported that was the case), so I gave it a try. I took 15mg at the same time I would have taken my Ambien. It certainly didn't work as well as Ambien when it came to falling asleep... it took 30-40 minutes before becoming slee... | 3 | May 20, 2017 | 17 |
53,402 | Demerol | pain | "I was prescribed Demerol by my dentist this morning. I have to have oral surgery tomorrow. I took a 50mg tablet and waited for the pain to subside. It didn't so I took another one. Still no luck. I called my dentist back and she told me to take 2 which I did. Still not much relief." | 6 | March 30, 2010 | 15 |
162,090 | Camila | birth control | "I was on this pill for a month and a half over that time I lost what feels like half the thickness of my hair, clumps falling out everyday. I decided to stop the pill to see if it was the true cause and 4 days later my hair stopped falling out. I would not recommend this pill to anyone" | 4 | January 10, 2016 | 16 |
174,721 | Eucrisa | atopic dermatitis | "I've had dermatitis off and on all my life and tried everything. Some medications would give some relief, but nothing ever cleared it up. I'm now in my late 60's and my hands had gotten so bad I went back to the doctor. I was given a sample tube of Eucrisa and put a light coat on my hands just before I went to slee... | 10 | August 18, 2017 | 23 |
156,318 | Ropinirole | restless legs syndrome | "Been on requip for about a month now, I know when I forget to take it. I sleep soundly and have no side effects. I waited years before asking my doctor for help! What was I thinking?!? My insomnia is all but gone as well! Ty requip!" | 10 | March 6, 2016 | 39 |
126,038 | Viibryd | depression | "So far, Viibryd has been life-changing for me. I just started the 20mg dosage on the starter sample pack given to me by my doctor after a week of 10mg, and I already feel more positive. I find myself smiling more, and I no longer have suicidal thoughts. If anything, it's giving me hope that things will be ok and can g... | 9 | September 7, 2013 | 63 |
56,470 | Humira | psoriatic arthritis | "After a year if misdiagnosis I was eventually told I had Psoriatic Arthritis. It hit me quickly and within a year was in constant pain in my chest, hands and feet that prevented me walking far. I was 43 at the time. After years of NSAIDs I was put on Humira. What a difference, I am 99% pain free and the swelling has a... | 10 | November 16, 2011 | 51 |
179,675 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "I'm on my 3rd week of using epiduo. My skin has improved dramatically. Just waiting for the redness to disappear. Highly recommend" | 9 | August 2, 2016 | 8 |
12,209 | Acanya | acne | "Helped in the beginning but acne came back with a vengence in a month or so. I kept trying it along with the entire protocol which did not help at all. " | 2 | October 6, 2011 | 5 |
44,660 | Catapres | tourette's syndrome | "My son was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome at an early age. He was put on clonidine. Made him sleepy so we gave 1/4 th his dose and it suppressed his tics. Very beneficial to his quality of life in my eyes. Did cause mild dry mouth." | 10 | December 28, 2012 | 57 |
110,086 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I hated this more than anything. Old style daily pill birth control made me throw up constantly, but at least I didn't gain weight or bleed constantly. This has made my life inexorably worse.
1) Your hormones will continue to cycle, including constantly being in PMS while you bleed every other week at some points.
... | 2 | April 15, 2016 | 5 |
159,803 | Bactrim | urinary tract infection | "Broke me out in a horrendous rash (apparently I am allergic to sulfa drugs) and had to take a steroid for 5 days to get rid of it. And still had the UTI infection on top of it" | 2 | July 4, 2015 | 10 |
33,429 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I took this method of birth control for about 8 months. I always skipped the sugar pills so I didn't have my period. I only had spotting once while I was on this pill and it lasted for about a day or two and was very light. I had no pregnancy scares and am sexually active with my boyfriend. So, everything was good in ... | 6 | December 1, 2015 | 6 |
188,866 | Prevacid | gerd | "The ONLY drug that has worked for my GERD" | 10 | October 8, 2009 | 16 |
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