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205,683 | Pristiq | depression | "I'm day 4 on Pristiq. I've always hated being medicated to treat my depression and anxiety, for some time I had been doing okay with managing it on my own but recent events in my life sent me for a downward spin so I had to start the medicine. The first day was awful, I was dizzy, nauseated, shaky and for a period of... | 5 | November 30, 2010 | 7 |
161,895 | Tazarotene | acne | "I am 65, becauses of thyroid supplements, I started getting very oily with lots of blackheads on my nose, lips, & chin & a few small pimples. Went to my Derm after an 18 year lapse; she prescribed Tazorac; I really wanted accutane which I had taken in my 40's, really good stuff, but she insisted that I try Tazorac at... | 10 | November 2, 2016 | 7 |
2,729 | Diltiazem | atrial fibrillation | "I have had two episodes of lone a-fib, one 15 yrs ago and one six months ago. For the earlier episode I was placed on Toprol, Digoxin and Warfarin - it was HORRIBLE, I've never felt so sick in my life. This time, I was placed on 240 mg of Diltiazem and Xarelto. I have been on both for six months with the only minor... | 9 | February 24, 2016 | 25 |
101,735 | Methocarbamol | muscle spasm | "I found that while treating my chronic pain, it also alleviated my foggy brain and anxiety and increased my ability to focus." | 9 | June 10, 2012 | 41 |
123,047 | Avinza | pain | "I have had chronic pain since 2006. At that time I also had back surgery with bone grafts put into my spine. The surgery was not successful and since then I have also been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Since using Avinza, the pain has decreased to the point that I can function on a limited basis. The pain is always pre... | 8 | September 22, 2009 | 24 |
762 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I have been on the Depo shot since April 2010. I actually got it the day after giving birth to my daughter. I've been spotting for a year now (and still is) I've gained at least 30lbs, I have no sex drive, and I have lost about 3 inches of my hair. The only good thing is it does prevent pregnancy but that's about it. ... | 1 | May 21, 2011 | 7 |
184,521 | Hydroxyzine | allergies | "I was prescribed hydroxyzine by my dermatologist because I am severely allergic to insect venom. I live in Hawaii and am often bit by a number of creepy crawler. Even flea bites will cause me to break out and have difficulty breathing. I have found this medication very helpful in helping me in keeping me from itching ... | 8 | May 9, 2012 | 30 |
24,814 | Deplin | depression | "Started taking Deplin to curb the side effects I was feeling on Lexapro. I'm not really sure if was working or if I just thought it was working. It also cost a lot of money." | 7 | June 27, 2017 | 6 |
219,220 | Ortho Cyclen | 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 |
40,579 | Zanaflex | muscle spasm | "I have been put on every muscle relaxant from Flexeril to Soma and then my neurologist tried me on Zanaflex last week for the first time. I have to say so far it's working pretty good. I feel a little drowsy but hopefully that will pass as my system gets used to it. At this point with my MS, I am willing to try anythi... | 7 | May 8, 2009 | 95 |
69,926 | Levsin | irritable bowel syndrome | "Hello, taking Levsin has been a saviour for me No it dosen't always help but it works most of the time. I have always thought was the only 1 on earth with this problem . So glad to no I'm not The pain for me is worse than childbirth, doctors don't really get it, thats cause they never had it. I get IBS/D for 3 days at... | 8 | September 10, 2016 | 22 |
187,046 | Benzaclin | acne | "I have SEVERELY oily skin! I mean I have to blot my face several times a day to literally keep from looking like I rubbed baby oil on my face! I used the medicine as a teen and it worked wonders! Now I'm 25 and my dermatologist says I still have the skin of a 16 yr old (the oil producing cells in your body are suppose... | 10 | August 21, 2014 | 28 |
159,853 | Bactrim | acne | "Thank goodness I am not allergic to sulfa! This medication worked like a charm on my roseasa hormonal cystic acne on my chin. I am 48 years old and it took me way too long to discover this miracle! Coupled with clindamyicin my face was clear within days!" | 10 | February 12, 2015 | 29 |
48,246 | Amerge | migraine | "I use to take Imitrex but it came to the point I wasn't taking it because when I did I had to double dose & add in pain killers to knock the migraines to a tolerable level. This pill is way better then Imitrex & it truly works. Other then it taking a little bit longer to kick in than Imitrex, it works better. I usuall... | 10 | January 31, 2015 | 7 |
111,546 | Cipro | bacterial infection | "I was prescribed Cipro for a nasty and on going sinus infection. I realized after many months of physical therapy on a bad case of tennis elbow that when I quit Cipro the tennis elbow disappeared. The side effects listed tendon problems. I believe it affected my elbow rather than other tendons." | 3 | October 19, 2015 | 11 |
133,230 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "I just started taking Tri-Sprintec. I was recently changed from Orthro Tri-Cyclen Lo because of insurance. Orthro was absolutely perfect but I've noticed during the first month that just passed by the last 2 weeks I was SUPER emotional. I could be super happy one second and the next second I was ready to punch my boyf... | 6 | December 28, 2011 | 1 |
202,090 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "I'm 26 and have suffered from severe spots since my early teens.
I've been using this cream for around 3 weeks now.
I had quite severe spots on my chin that would become really sore. My Dr gave me duac along with tablets to take for 6 weeks. I've noticed such a massive improvement already and I've got so much more ... | 9 | February 14, 2016 | 10 |
108,613 | Yuvafem | atrophic vaginitis | "I was switched from Vagifem to Yuvafem by OptumRx and my vaginal atrophy worsened. I had heavy discharge and everything felt really uncomfortable down there, like I was having some sort of allergic reaction. I stopped using it and my symptoms got a little better. So I talked to my doctor and asked her to specify no ge... | 1 | June 28, 2017 | 13 |
37,115 | Vyvanse | binge eating disorde | "Well I was just prescribed vyvanse today for Binge eatin disorder (BED) and I'd have to say I'm pretty excited. For me I can be very conscious about trying not to eat but I always cave and eat until I'm sick, especially at night. I have 6 more days of 30 mg and then 60 days of 50 mg. I'd have to say after the first da... | 10 | March 25, 2017 | 24 |
145,199 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Well I got this implant after I have my daughter in October 2014 this implant has been very good but sometimes it makes me nauseated and I get really bad headaches and I get dizzy. As far as my period goes I do not get any and if I do it's spots (brown ones) I like this implant so far I've had it almost all whole ye... | 8 | October 15, 2015 | 1 |
226,245 | Vivelle-Dot | postmenopausal symptoms | "I have been experiencing hot flashes for 3 years but could take it no more. I finally caved and asked for the hormones ! My Dr. prescribed the Vivelle Dot at .05 and 3 weeks later I called and asked when I could expect some relief from these awful hot flashes. It had cured my sleeping issues and my sex drive came roar... | 5 | October 31, 2013 | 54 |
141,200 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I have had mild social anxiety and depression throughout my entire adult life, but as I quit smoking a couple of years ago, both the anxiety and depression ramped up to the point that they were unbearable. I was afraid to leave my house, afraid to go out in public, afraid of was what to come next, as my condition wa... | 10 | April 29, 2015 | 105 |
83,953 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "So far so good! I switched from Lo Loestrin Fe. I was liking the lo-fe the first 3 months, 3 day periods was amazing. Then months 4-6 I had spotting, break through bleeding, and cramps, sometimes crazy discharge sometimes I was super dry, terrible mood swings, etc.) Anyways, I switched to this because it contained mor... | 9 | July 18, 2017 | 2 |
85,657 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I'm just starting on my second week of pills, and I've had no side effects so far! I take it at 8:30 every night, but I usually don't fall asleep until 11 and I haven't felt any nausea or sickness! I think it has started to clear up my skin, which is the main reason I started taking it.This is the first birth control ... | 9 | May 19, 2014 | 16 |
33,718 | Simeprevir | hepatitis c | "Great! Cleared Hep C genotype 1a with twelve weeks of treatments in combination with Sofosbuvir. A miracle!" | 10 | October 18, 2014 | 9 |
171,800 | Meloxicam | inflammatory conditions | "I have been taking Mobic for 4 years now. Having a herniated bulging disc it helped me so much. I had an operation (laminectomy) to cut away part of the disc. 2 years later after the op I have the same problem again along with nerve pain. Without Mobic I couldn't walk. I also take Oxycontin to relieve all pain. I hear... | 10 | April 10, 2012 | 80 |
204,927 | Toradol | pain | "I have a long history with kidney stones and have been on every pain killer there is. Toradol is the only medicine that takes the pain away!" | 10 | January 11, 2017 | 20 |
106,098 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "I currently take Topamax (for migraines) fluoxetine (Prozac)and Klonopin. I had tried Concerta but that "pooped" out on me fairly quickly so I was suggested to try Strattera. I was hesitant at first knowing that there was a very low percentage rate of those for which the drug has actually worked successfully for but k... | 10 | September 12, 2009 | 84 |
94,062 | Trintellix | depression | "Felt positive effects immediately at 10 mg. Had one day of diarrhea and some nausea but that went away when I started taking it after dinner. I'm going to ask to be bumped up to 20 mg on my next appt.
Very happy with Trintellix. Works better than Wellbutrin, Pristiq or Lexapro and side effects are much less." | 9 | August 25, 2016 | 127 |
96,602 | Sertraline | bipolar disorde | "Very good." | 10 | October 5, 2008 | 9 |
33,646 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I was on Kariva for over 3 years and loved it. Had no problems and a regular period. However, I had to switch to Microgestin because Kariva isn't readily available in my state, I would have had to order out. According to my doctor the closest birth control to Kariva was this one. It really scares me. I'm on my th... | 3 | December 27, 2010 | 4 |
6,909 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "I just want to say that this product has completely changed my life. I used to wake up to sweaty arm pits and I would worry about lifting up my arms all day long, every day. I would wear jackets to cover up the sweating and try to wear white shirts to try and help. Not anymore. I am 100% satisfied with its results. Th... | 10 | November 8, 2016 | 4 |
153,836 | Amoxicillin | dental abscess | "Took three days to help with discomfort. Experiencing no side effects, other than chills/fever, which I suspect is from the infection." | 8 | December 14, 2013 | 28 |
200,101 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "Just started today, and know this is going to free me from the ball and chain...I have no cravings since I took the pill and have been a half a pack smoker for far too many years, aprox. 40 !!!. From reading all the side effects most people have and having no cravings right off the bat I am considering staying at 0.5 ... | 9 | August 20, 2015 | 14 |
209,918 | VESIcare | overactive bladde | "I got positive results after the first tablet. I stayed with the medication for two weeks but had to discontinue use due to constipation. In fact the constipation was so bad in the second week I was giving myself enemas to get relief. " | 4 | March 5, 2011 | 47 |
124,651 | Irbesartan | high blood pressure | "I have only been taking this drug for two weeks, but despite the fact that my BP is definitely down, I have been ultra lethargic, my eyes have become very sensitive to bright lights, my back is aching, my bursitis has flared up again, my tinnitus is really loud, and I have been very arthritic for the last week. Where... | 5 | September 6, 2015 | 71 |
47,868 | Adapalene | acne | "I have PCOS and for the last two years have struggled with hormonal acne. I went from rarely wearing makeup to feeling embarrassed without it. I noticed changes when I stressed less but over the counter products were not working. My skin was very dry and had even started peeling. Also, I had huge cystic acne clustered... | 10 | January 3, 2016 | 18 |
157,504 | Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "Male. 20 years old. Got tested on July 2015 and the results were positive. Started meds on late Septmeber 2015. I had the meds early September but I was so scared to take them because of the side effects. When I started the meds I didn't have any side effect. At night when I was sleeping my ear was hurting so much bec... | 10 | September 29, 2015 | 6 |
205,250 | Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine | migraine | "I'm actually 18 and I get migraines all the time. I loved it when I first started using it because it'll work in like 10 minutes. I'm weird because I'd get a dizzy feeling when I first took it but it wasn't bad. Now lately it hasn't been doing anything. I was really looking forward to taking Excedrin every time I had ... | 5 | December 6, 2015 | 2 |
231,778 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I have been taking trazodone on and off for about 8 years for insomnia. If I don't take it I can only sleep for about 2 hours. I take 50 to 100 Mg. If I take 50 Mg I get about 5 to 6 hours of good sleep with no side effects. If I take 100 Mg I will get 8 to 12 hours of sleep but have very vivid nightmares that seem ve... | 9 | September 23, 2013 | 154 |
164,124 | Ibuprofen | cystic fibrosis | "I tried it once and loved it. It was like hearing the Beatles for the first time." | 10 | June 12, 2008 | 9 |
16,562 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been on this pill for about 3 months now. I suffer from PCOS so my periods are very irregular.. sometimes I miss 3-4 months straight. This pill hasn't exactly given me a normal period. Its mostly just old blood (the brown stuff) and lasts about 3-4 days.
It has made me feel nauseous; gain weight; and lots of ... | 1 | December 3, 2015 | 1 |
205,474 | Pristiq | depression | "My doctor prescribed Pristiq for my anxiety. I was on it for 2 years and it was my saving grace. I know it says it can make anxiety worse but it took mine away. It was pricey but worth it. The only thing I MUST say is about the blood pressure. It states it can cause high blood pressure or make already high BP higher. ... | 8 | July 24, 2013 | 72 |
126,681 | Eletriptan | migraine | "It really works for my migraines-no longer in bed and I can work though still tired. " | 10 | October 25, 2012 | 7 |
59,741 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I am a 21 year old female and I used nuvaring for 2 months but it was affecting my moods (making me really depressed and unmotivated) and I couldn't take it anymore. I tried it again a few months later hoping it would be different but I spotted for the whole month, I got acne, and my moods took a dip again. I had it f... | 5 | January 21, 2017 | 4 |
69,033 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "It's not worth it. I had one dose and bled for 3 months non stop and felt like a whole different person, I was constantly worrying and giving everyone attitude. I've been off it for 6 weeks now and I'm feeling a bit better, hoping my next period comes regular. Overall the only side effects I experienced were anxiety, ... | 4 | February 18, 2016 | 2 |
197,893 | Metoprolol | atrial fibrillation | "I recently switched from metaprolol, 1/2 of 25 mg/ day to brand name Toprol xl & have found the negative side effects- fatigue, too low blood pressure, dizziness, nausea- to be much less. I still feel a little of that about 12 hours after I take it- I figure that is a slight " withdrawal" effect, it lasts about 30-45 ... | 8 | November 8, 2016 | 11 |
8,947 | Viagra | erectile dysfunction | "Works well but is insanely expensive.
" | 9 | July 16, 2014 | 48 |
90,811 | Norco | pain | "I have Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. This drug has given me my life back it works well for me and still allows me to function and care for my family. I was prescribed 10/325 three times a day and it does the trick. Soon I will see a pain management doctor and I'm not sure what he'll prescribe but we shall see... | 9 | April 3, 2017 | 21 |
1,840 | Colchicine | gout, acute | "Gout is so painful. After first doses of Colcrys had immediate relief. I had fallen on my knee and was being treated for osteoarthritis with no relief. Went to arthritis doctor who told me it was gout in my knee. Went on Colcyrs and I can walk again." | 10 | November 13, 2011 | 31 |
202,971 | Gildess Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I'm 14 years old and I've been on it for 4 months and I hate it. I'm on it for regular periods since my blood flows too quickly and it has done nothing. I've been on my period for 4 months, light mostly but heavy sometimes. I also went on it for my acne but it did nothing. I gained 4 pounds and now I have stubborn bel... | 3 | May 27, 2016 | 4 |
142,372 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I’ve had the liletta IUD for 3 months now, so I’ve had a little time to observe how my body feels with it. I’ve yet to gain weight, I’ve actually lost 8 pounds. (I’ve been trying) I don’t feel any hormonal mood swings that I would count as out of the ordinary. I do get random cramping and low back pain before my perio... | 10 | October 10, 2017 | 6 |
102,371 | Aripiprazole | depression | "So I went on ability about a year to two years ago and it made me gain 50lbs in less than 6 months. A lot of my depression ties into my self worth and body image issues so gaining so much weight (A long with hundreds of stretch marks) definitely damaged my self worth and thus making my depression worse. Plus I didn't ... | 1 | November 22, 2017 | 0 |
168,275 | Rizatriptan | migraine | "I avoid drugs of all kinds and I'm a usually healthy person. After suffering years from horribly painful headaches that would leave me vomiting all day and totally out of it (I thought it was due to whiplash injury), my doctor prescribed Rizatriptan 10mg. It truly is a miracle drug for me. I use the melt-away tablets,... | 9 | August 28, 2015 | 6 |
115,296 | Propofol | anesthesia | "This stuff is amazing! Had an upper esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EDG) and in and out! no issues and I woke up wanting to go back under! best sleep ever!" | 10 | June 26, 2017 | 2 |
67,447 | Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I had abnormal uterine bleeding and I didn't know why. I started passing clots & was bleeding irregularly. I thought, at first, that I was having a miscarriage. I went to my GYN. She prescribed Provera 10mg once a day for 10 days. I just finished my prescription & the only problem that I'm having now is sensitive brea... | 10 | March 8, 2008 | 252 |
86,509 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "Had my 3rd colonoscopy today, and this is the first time I have used Suprep. This is the first time I feel normal after the procedure! All prep medicines taste yucky, but because Suprep requires only 16oz. of liquid nastiness, followed by 32 oz. of water (twice); it was not unbearable. I have vomited while taking prev... | 8 | February 12, 2014 | 31 |
193,871 | Hydrocodone | pain | "Suffering with chronic pain from debilitating spinal injuries, I was always prescribed Acetaminophen containing hydrocodone. I was always getting bad acid reflux and digestive problems I would explain this to my original pain management Dr. And he would switch me from Vicodin to Percocet and the constant stomach issue... | 10 | May 3, 2014 | 137 |
99,069 | Lutera | birth control | "I was quiet nervous about talking this pill, because I have had such bad experience with the shot. I'm on my 11 day of taking Lutera. I started on them the first day I received my period....and I've been bleeding ever since...very heavy at that, not a very happy camper. I have never bled this long." | 4 | June 24, 2014 | 18 |
220,000 | Amitriptyline | insomnia | "absolutely horrendous - I don't understand how anybody can take these drugs. All it did was put me in a fog and laid awake for hours on end. My doctor wanted me to try something besides Ambien, because it causes dependency - big deal - at least I can get some sleep. The only plus would be the cost - 13 cents for 30 pi... | 1 | June 12, 2016 | 17 |
12,912 | Vardenafil | erectile dysfunction | "This is the best I have ever taken" | 7 | March 13, 2015 | 40 |
40,935 | Acetaminophen / oxycodone | chronic pain | "Pharmacy said this was the same as Endocet when they filled my prescription but gave me the Alvogen brand. This med gives me a after taste of aspirin which I have a reaction to. How can I get the Endocet brand back without looking like a drug seeker? 2 back surgeries in a year and a neck fusion. I'm in so much pain." | 1 | December 6, 2017 | 0 |
230,861 | Milnacipran | ibromyalgia | "After years and years of pain and lack of energy, finally got my life back only after 5 days on it and I am back to be my old me. Love it!!!" | 10 | November 10, 2015 | 77 |
50,958 | Azithromycin | pneumonia | "Was started on this in the ER at time of diagnosis. After three days and only negligible improvement I returned to the ER. This time I was given an IV of Rocephin and by the end of the day I could see huge improvements. Not sure why they don't culture and match the right drug." | 1 | October 10, 2017 | 1 |
217,810 | Strattera | adhd | "My husband has ADD, and it really took a toll on our relationship. He was originally on Vyvanse, but it suppressed his appetite horribly. It didn't do enough in ratio to the side effects, so he decided to try Strattera.
So far, it's been working decently. His main problem, however, is being able to urinate freel... | 7 | June 23, 2013 | 58 |
202,517 | Lithium | bipolar disorde | "I have been using Eskalith for the last 5 years now and it has really help control the mania part of my bi-polar. If you want a good medication to help control your mania I highly suggest this one." | 10 | November 25, 2008 | 41 |
194,304 | Nebivolol | high blood pressure | "I am a 50 year old male. I did not have a heart attack but did get three drug coated stents. Since I started taking Bystolic there has been a big improvement in my life. Blood pressure was controlled and I do not need a nap at 4pm every day. Thank You Bystolic." | 10 | October 15, 2008 | 73 |
181,930 | Cefazolin | bacterial endocarditis prevention | "On Wednesday, June 28 I had a surgical procedure where "CEFAZOLIN" was administered via IV. My reaction was "curse, swear, curse LOUDER" as it felt like FIRE coursing through my veins!" I also didn't know that taking the prescription for "CEPHALEXIN/750mg 2x/day" for a 5 day course would result in a HORRIBLE RASH -le... | 1 | July 7, 2017 | 0 |
44,700 | Catapres | alcohol withdrawal | "Clonidine (Catapres) works great for the hypertension, cold and hot sweats/flashes, headache and overall agitation when undergoing ethanol/alcohol withdrawals. 0.1mg 3 times daily in conjuction with a benzodiazepine like chlordiazepoxide (Librium) or diazepam (Valium) may be needed depending on alcohol intake or the d... | 8 | December 13, 2013 | 35 |
195,849 | Levomilnacipran | major depressive disorde | "I was diagnosed with Depression when I was 14 years old. Now that I'm 22 I decided to take control. I was basically a guinea pig by trying all sorts of different medicines to help me feel better. I was just recently diagnosed with anxiety and also PTSD. I started to talk to my doctor after my episode and she put me on... | 10 | September 28, 2016 | 16 |
22,637 | Pylera | helicobacter pylori infection | "The first two days, I felt alright. I drank a lot of water with my doses. (About 16oz) On day three, I panicked because my urine was really dark and wasted a bunch of time in the ER to find nothing wrong with me but needing to drink a little more water that day.
From day 4 till the very end, I felt exhausted and que... | 7 | August 8, 2014 | 16 |
171,468 | Wellbutrin | depression | "Just starting day 3 tomorrow.Seem to feel better already, but very cautious. Have anxiety tho and take Ativan .5 mg, 3 times a day that helps. With all the good rerviews, I am very hopeful. Wish me luck." | 7 | October 31, 2015 | 32 |
201,589 | Zoloft | depression | "Before Zoloft I was depressed, stressed about everything. The depression got worst once my mom was diagnosed with cancer. I began Zoloft a month ago. I am on 200mg along with Xanax. I haven't had much of an appetite but I am happier and am now able to sleep better. Things don't bother me and if I'm upset I feel no urg... | 10 | December 13, 2012 | 109 |
113,621 | Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine | headache | "This is the only medicine that works for headaches. I also take SSRI's for depression so I cannot take the Triptan drugs for migraines. Two pills and in 30 minutes my headache is completely gone. " | 10 | August 7, 2010 | 0 |
188,457 | ParaGard | birth control | "I came to talk about the insertion, which happened about a week ago. I got myself all scared beforehand watching reaction videos but it was totally fine. The doctor prescribed to me some xanax beforehand so I was more relaxed but it didn't hurt at all. It was a little uncomfortable but I actually laughed at the crampi... | 10 | January 30, 2017 | 5 |
129,099 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I've taken Plan B more times than I am willing to admit, but I have had 100% effectiveness with this pill. While I highly, highly recommend regular birth control, sometimes the use of this pill is necessary. I used it three weeks ago after having sex. The condom broke at the last second and he came inside of me. I was... | 10 | October 28, 2015 | 11 |
191,749 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "Vyvanse had "decent" effectiveness and minimal side effects . It was also (pretty much) the most effective medicine for me, despite it not being all that great at relieving many of my ADHD symptoms. (I have tried Dexedrine, Concerta, Adderall XR and, of course, Vyvanse)." | 8 | November 18, 2010 | 2 |
151,414 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I started smoking the day I turned 18 and at first it was just as a joke, but over time it became an addiction (I am 4 months shy of being 20). My family and friends hated that I smoked but I didn't care until about a month ago when I tried to go on a hike and was quickly out of breath - I hated it. I decided to quit ... | 10 | July 5, 2016 | 26 |
213,555 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Don't use this 1 day stuff go to your doctor for the pill. My mistake thinking this medicine would work. My lady parts are burning and now I have extreme stabbing lower abdominal pain. Don't buy this!!!" | 1 | September 26, 2017 | 2 |
83,531 | Levocetirizine | urticaria | "Been on it a week so far and hives finally gone after ten years of daily suffering n different meds!!!" | 10 | July 1, 2016 | 20 |
35,474 | Phenol | sore throat | "Usually buy the generic version but ran out and couldn't find it, so bought this name brand one when the whole house had colds and sore throats, it sucks - it only numbs it for about 2-5min the generic works 100 times better. I'm mad I wasted my money. Lesson of the day stick with the generic when it comes to store b... | 1 | August 30, 2017 | 2 |
24,426 | Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes | bowel preparation | "I too am giving this review on the loo. I'd say its like a salty lemon drink. I was meant to be going to see a panto tonight but has the saying goes oh no your not. Very watery bowel movement can not leave the toilet for longer than 5 mins. I feel like the guy from dumb and dumber when he gets tricked into drinking la... | 10 | December 12, 2016 | 3 |
99,314 | Tegaserod | irritable bowel syndrome | "I was on Zelnorm for less than a year and it was the best year I had. I had energy, was losing weight, went to the bathroom on a regular basis. Please bring it back." | 10 | April 28, 2009 | 14 |
108,818 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I love it! My biggest concern before getting it was that it would be painful to insert because that's what I'd heard, but it actually wasn't at all. The doctor numbed the area, which stung a little bit, but after that, I literally felt nothing; he was done before I even realized he'd started. The most uncomfortable pa... | 10 | September 14, 2017 | 11 |
227,544 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have 5 children & am 42 years old. My partner has had a vasectomy. I've never had a regular period - and have no interest in getting one now. So - I do not want a period. After my son was born 6 years ago - I went on the Mirena IUD - NO period was awesome & lasted 5 years. Last year I changed to the Implanon - I h... | 5 | October 15, 2012 | 1 |
210,713 | Mirtazapine | anxiety | "These are absolutely horrible! I Literally took one tablet and they've knocked me out for 3 days. I feel like an absolute zombie, can't drive, can barely string a sentence together, and sleeping horribly. They're making me have very weird vivid dreams and I wake up exhausted. I will never ever take these pills again." | 1 | March 13, 2017 | 24 |
179,859 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "Amazing. Had mild acne from 19 onwards. Tried everything you can buy over the counter, and tetracycline tablets and Zineryt lotion from my GP. Nothing seemed to cure or get rid of the problem. In desperation asked my GP if she had anything left in the armoury apart from Roaccutane, after a really bad break-out. She sa... | 10 | June 6, 2015 | 13 |
53,183 | Plavix | acute coronary syndrome | "Makes me tired sometimes and bleed a lot when cut but a necessary drug for me. 6 heart attacks and quadruple bypass surgery all in 1 day. That was Easter of 2008. Still alive...but not the man I used to be." | 9 | May 29, 2010 | 106 |
110,908 | Farxiga | diabetes, type 2 | "Was consuming Bydurion 2 MG week, Metformin 2000 MG day, Glyburide 15 MG Day, Crestor 20 MG day, Lisinopril 20 MG day.
Added Farxiga 5 MG Day 3 mos ago. Average AM Glucose was avg 220. Now 120 every day. A1C will certainly be down from 9.0. Frequent urination, but my life is better because of Farxiga. A defi... | 10 | October 12, 2015 | 18 |
96,234 | Sertraline | depression | "I've been taking Zoloft for about a week now and its made me nervous, dizzy, almost emotionally dead (though that might be because of the Depakote) and has really increased my psychosis to the point of where as an addition to hearing voices I have been hearing music when there should not be any music, oh and dry mouth... | 5 | May 6, 2011 | 9 |
22,801 | Lidocaine | pain | "I use these patches on my neck due to nerve and muscle issues. They don't work as an anti-inflammatory. However, they do help with the main caused by my inflamed muscles. I sometimes get tingling in my face and hands and arms that get pretty severe, and these patches relieve most of the pain and/or numbness within 15 ... | 8 | October 7, 2011 | 39 |
118,182 | Naltrexone | opiate dependence | "I recently went through a medical detox from heroin and after 6 days when my vitals showed I was opiate free I was administered the Vivitrol shot which is pretty deep and painful in itself. I experienced terrible symptoms like upset stomach, diarrhea, severe restlessness, muscle cramps and twitches, nausea, chills, f... | 2 | February 16, 2017 | 28 |
35,723 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "Ok,I guess I will start with saying I feel so much better, I have been addicted to opiates for 15 years, first 10 years I put my ex husband and only son thru hell. Lost both of them, went to jail needless to say my life was horrible. Got sober for a little while met my new husband and gained 3 kids. I did good for abo... | 9 | January 10, 2016 | 42 |
134,798 | Nucynta ER | pain | "I fell off of a ladder at work and shattered my elbow and slicing my nerves. After 3 surgeries over a year period I was still in a lot of pain. After going through the norco dependence I was finally referred to a pain mgmt doc who first tried Opana to no avail. I was then put on an extended release Fentanyl patch w... | 10 | June 16, 2015 | 89 |
21,471 | Multivitamin, prenatal | vitamin/mineral supplementation during pregnancy/lactation | "I have three little ones. I took these prenatals for the majority of my pregnancies and through nursing. Easy to swallow and I felt better while on vita fol. I have tried OTC and generic prescription...vitafol ultra is my favorite. Happy momma. They can be pricey" | 10 | February 28, 2016 | 5 |
11,079 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium | birth control | "I took this for only two weeks for menorrhagia and stopped immediately as soon as I realized I was having severe side effects. I had low blood pressure all my life (and I have taken other bcps before with no problem) and this pill spiked my blood pressure, and it never went all the way back down again. It also permane... | 1 | August 13, 2017 | 0 |
89,225 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "I was diagnosed with panic disorder over a year ago and basically was a wreck. I couldn't drive, leave the house, even talk on the phone. I sought out a psychiatrist who put me on Paxil...it helped me get my life back, but, it also made me restless, zombified, and I gained 30 pounds (I'm normally quite thin)..I moved ... | 9 | June 24, 2016 | 74 |
74,737 | Keppra | seizures | "I haven't had a seizure in over 3 years because of this drug. It has helped me so much in daily life that I can't imagine my life without it. The price is also very reasonable considering what it treats." | 10 | November 15, 2017 | 1 |
211,033 | Carisoprodol | muscle spasm | "I was on Soma for years and had no problem with it. My doctor took my off of it and no other medicine works as well. I am going to another doctor to try to get back on it." | 10 | June 5, 2013 | 85 |
202,449 | Lithium | bipolar disorde | "I was wary of Lithium, personal reasons. Then it came to the point of id run out of choices, Epilum was good but the shaking hands made it hard to even hold a pen. So next was Lithium, and its been great. I am on Seroquel and i dont have a bad word about either. Well being in NSW it gets so hot, and i am not good in ... | 9 | August 15, 2015 | 26 |
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