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103,703 | Dexedrine | adhd | "I have ADHD and mild-to-moderate anxiety. Dexedrine 20 mg (2 x 10 mg) taken in the morning allows me to focus for about 8 hours, but I experience negative side effects including increased anxiety, raised blood pressure and difficulty sleeping. I used to experience moderate-to-severe depression at the end of the day wh... | 7 | November 12, 2011 | 17 |
214,599 | Liothyronine | hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal | "I've taken this medication for a month and I can say it has changed my life: more energy, more sex drive and losing weight. Only drawback was I get migraine headaches when I don't drink enough water. Drink lots of water with this medication." | 9 | September 29, 2010 | 177 |
89,263 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "I have been on Celexa since May and was reluctant to start since I had read all sorts of bad reviews on the internet. However, I am so glad I did because it has truly changed my life. I used to stress over everything and I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I feel 100% better. Celexa has allowed me to take control of ... | 9 | January 22, 2016 | 148 |
136,888 | Isotretinoin | acne | "I was on Accutane my senior year of high school. When I was first recommended for Accutane, I was not happy. But having just finished it after six months, I can confidently say that I was the best decision I've ever made. Sure, the dry skin was a bit of a pain sometimes and I had days when I was insecure, but in my mi... | 10 | July 27, 2017 | 16 |
52,984 | Rogaine | alopecia | "I bought a 3 month supply and used it as directed. I got a buzz cut before I started applying Rogaine so all my new hair could grow with the old hair. After 6 months, my hair was fuller, thicker, and my bald spot was filled in with my own, NEW hair. I felt like a new man. Then, I stopped using Rogaine, (because I had ... | 8 | July 20, 2014 | 300 |
154,846 | Metronidazole | pelvic inflammatory disease | "This is the worst antibiotic I have ever taken in my life. I was to be on a 14 day course had to stop on day 12. Here I am three days later and STILL SICK FROM MEDICINE. around day 9 or 10 I couldn't keep food down. I have been having what feels like food poisoning. Nausea, diarrhea, gas, bloating. I can't sleep, eat ... | 1 | April 11, 2017 | 2 |
175,529 | Augmentin | sinusitis | "Everyone's system is different. What you have to do is take probiotics, I drink kefir, 4 hours after you take the augmentin. This and plenty of water, will help most people. Always always always eat plenty of food with augmentin, and always take probiotics in intervals, to replace the good bacteria. Do not take them a... | 10 | January 30, 2016 | 75 |
220,167 | Amitriptyline | insomnia | "My family has a history of sleeping issues, (insomnia, hyper insomnia, narcolepsy) so it was no surprise when I started to see the signs, we went to the doctors and they gave me this and my words it was AMAZING. I loved, and still love getting sleep ." | 10 | July 9, 2015 | 44 |
149,471 | Mirena | birth control | "I got Mirena put in Feb 2013, and now having for 8 months. I was never on any kind of birth control before, and I have one child. I had it put in at the time of period, which my ob/gyn preferred. During insertion, the pain was horrible and I had cramps the rest of the day. I spotted for about 3 1/2 months straight. Th... | 10 | September 12, 2013 | 9 |
231,146 | Zohydro ER | pain | "I am suffering with Arachnoiditis of the thoracic spine due to 2 arachnoid cyst surgeries. Zohydro is far superior at lowering pain levels. It also does not upset my intestines or cause liver damage. At pain reduction it is A The best pain reliever ever. It also does not have the ups and downs in regards to... | 10 | May 22, 2014 | 138 |
67,021 | Seroquel | obsessive compulsive disorde | "I was diagnosed with OCD and doctor put me on Zoloft and for some time I was okay then started getting side effects. I went back to doctor and he gave me Seroquel and instantly after taking first dose of 25mg I started to feel a lot better, like a new man. It really helped me sleep well without fear in my thoughts, so... | 10 | January 24, 2009 | 66 |
30,488 | Klonopin | panic disorde | "I have been on klonopin for ten years. My doctor took me off for awhile and I was a mess, panic attacks depression and almost suicide, finally he put me back on it and I feel 100% better. Klonopin has saved my life. I need it for my severe panic attacks and my depression." | 10 | May 28, 2008 | 148 |
175,098 | Phenylephrine | nasal congestion | "Just doesn't work" | 1 | September 15, 2016 | 0 |
83,646 | Fiorinal | migraine | "I have been using this drug since close to FDA approval in 1976. No side effects, works within ten minutes. Doctors have tried to get me to use "newer" drugs but this one works like a charm. When I was younger I used it at least twice a month now only use it twice a year if at all." | 10 | February 5, 2009 | 12 |
151,164 | OxyContin | pain | "I was run over by a car last year and suffer with extreme sciatic back pain. Until I have surgery I have been going to a pain management doctor. She has prescribed me oxycodone 30mg 5 times a day along with methadone 10mg 2 times a day. The combination of these medicines is a miracle for me. I can now enjoy life witho... | 8 | January 20, 2011 | 17 |
28,169 | Lexapro | anxiety | "I had anxiety symptoms such as dreading work daily, and physical symptoms such as lack of energy and almost a dizziness feeling that would start a few hours into my day and continue until I was home relaxing. This medicine has improved mostly all of my symptoms, except for the occasion day that is very stressful. I ... | 8 | May 14, 2015 | 65 |
197,273 | Paroxetine | anxiety | "I started Paxil last week. First pills I've taken my whole life, I'm 24. It appears to be working. The 5th day I felt really up beat and good! So far I'm satisfied. No panic, anxiety or depression." | 8 | May 1, 2013 | 110 |
42,671 | Concerta | adhd | "Very bad side effect: insomnia, depression, important weight lost..." | 5 | December 27, 2009 | 16 |
44,715 | Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold | cough and nasal congestion | "I have high blood pressure and also take synthroid for thyroid. This medicine was recommended by my pharmacist. I thought the medicine was working on my cold symptoms but then started getting a headache that would not go away. I then took my blood pressure and realized it was extremely high. I have been off of it f... | 2 | October 25, 2013 | 8 |
193,522 | Cyclobenzaprine | muscle spasm | "It really helps with the bad headaches from surgery.
Lets me relax to sleep. Sleep gives the strength I need to help heal. Only problem is once I take it I can't do anything else I get very tired." | 8 | August 29, 2009 | 25 |
152,232 | Ciprofloxacin | prostatitis | "I started Cipro for a diagnosed Prostatitis that was even questionable as being bacterial. Most urologist don't do the massage and urinalysis to detect bacteria and then empirically "guess" that your problem is bacterial. I was given Cipro. Do your homework. 95% of all chronic prostatitis is NON-BACTERIAL.
Regard... | 3 | March 22, 2016 | 7 |
173,353 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "This medicine if taken as prescribed is very useful and has saved me from having a melt down plenty of times." | 7 | October 18, 2008 | 33 |
147,738 | Norethindrone | birth control | "I currently delivered a baby boy September 4. Within that time I would bleed on a off. Some days darker than most. Around my 5th week the spotting had just about disappeared to very light pink, hardly noticeable. I was prescribed these pills because I am breastfeeding. I started in Sunday as told by my doctor. By Wedn... | 1 | October 14, 2017 | 3 |
206,886 | Desoxyn | adhd | "10/10 miracle for my ADD, fog/fatigue, OCD. Can now take things 1 at a time. No more racing thoughts! Minimal side effects. Thank you for helping!!!" | 10 | November 17, 2015 | 63 |
58,282 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | cough | "This really helps. DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN PERSCRIBED!" | 9 | April 15, 2008 | 22 |
206,093 | Parlodel | hyperprolactinemia | "I have been taking this medication for 1 month and prolactin levels dropped from over 3000 to 1500, still high though and I only take 2.5mg a day. Side effects are bad, I can't work due to dizziness and fatigue. Doctor wants to stop this medication and start with another because I can't unfortunately cope with it." | 9 | January 25, 2012 | 20 |
187,467 | Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack | vaginal yeast infection | "1st time YI. Bought monistat 3 pre-filled cream. 1st dose burned and itched for bout an hour. I thought my vagina was gonna die lol. 2nd day was a little better no burning but very itchy. 3rd day no burn or itch. It's been 3 days since then and I feel 100% better. Will definitely buy again. I recommend to anyone just ... | 10 | October 13, 2015 | 27 |
2,019 | Metformin | diabetes, type 2 | "I experienced severe increases in my blood pressure. Had anxiety and panic attaches. Had a small ischemic stroke. Had weakness, numbness and tingling in muscles, muscle cramps, bad taste in mouth. Headaches and confusion." | 4 | April 1, 2017 | 27 |
85,534 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "This Is An Amazing Birth Control. I've Been On This For Five Years And Counting. I Never Got Pregnant, My Menstrual Last About 3-4 Days(Regular Period ) ,No Cramps, Face Is Clear Of Acne, From Time To Time Ive Gotten Moody But Overall I Love It! I'm Looking Forward To Getting Off And Starting A Family." | 9 | February 17, 2015 | 24 |
221,901 | Fluconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I was given the pill and symptoms were gone in 24 hours but 2 days later it came back. I'm pretty upset. Now I'm gonna have to go back to the doctors just to get another medication or higher dosage. the only side effect I had was diarrhea" | 3 | January 20, 2017 | 8 |
72,235 | Tramadol | anxiety | "I have tried EVERYTHING for my anxiety (my symptoms stem from post traumatic stress disorder, but have also been labeled as generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and social anxiety). Nothing has worked (aside from Benzodiazepines, which I avoid because of the sedative effect), other than Tramadol... | 9 | July 9, 2013 | 81 |
228,546 | Geodon | bipolar disorde | "Horrible! I have done nothing but sleep... I was on 40mg for a few days, I have quit taking it. After 3 days I have literally gained 2 lbs.. I never gain weight, I have been the same weight for the last 5 years.. This is medicine might help some people, but not me." | 1 | November 13, 2013 | 23 |
94,905 | Abilify | schizoaffective disorde | "Besides the side effects Abilify for Psychoaffective disorder has worked miracles for me. PEACE OF MIND." | 9 | May 24, 2010 | 20 |
44,184 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I am 24 and have been on Ortho Cyclen for almost 5 years and love it! When I was on the patch, I felt nauseous and weak and it would never stay on my skin for the entire week, so I switched to Ortho Tri-Cyclen. Every week I would feel horrible, because my body could never get used to the fluctuating hormones. So, my d... | 9 | July 23, 2011 | 21 |
178,968 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "I started on Victoza on May 10th. Took the .6 dose for one week and I'm now taking 1.6 dosage. I've read all the comments and I've learned a few things, so thank you! I take the dosage at night so that the nausea isn't too bad. On the days I'm nauseous, I'll take one or two Altoids mint and after a few minutes, I feel... | 7 | June 4, 2011 | 9 |
83,139 | Paxil | anxiety and stress | "I've been through several medicines including Abilify, Zoloft, clonazepam, Seroquel, Ativan, and several others. and this medicine it the most wonderful of all of them. With Paxil I feel so calm and just even toned. Is it possible something actually can work. I'm thinking genius! I can't thank you enough." | 10 | June 6, 2013 | 143 |
203,331 | Blisovi 24 Fe | birth control | "I took this pill after switching off lo loestrin fe for cost reasons and I regret it. I'm much more moody and anxious all the time and I have severe cramps on this pill, while I had none on lo loestrin. I'm switching to a new pill but I wish I would have realized these and other bad side effects were caused by the bli... | 3 | January 9, 2017 | 4 |
29,837 | Topiramate | bipolar disorde | "I have a daughter that was suffering severely with Bipolar Disorder (started at age two and was diagnosed at age 12), which included severe anger, depression and mania. We had tried her on nearly every other Bipolar medicine on the market, with no results. We took her completely off every other drug, and started her... | 10 | February 2, 2009 | 90 |
15,752 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | endometriosis | "I have been on this birth control for 2 months now as was prescribed to me. My Dr. Put me on it after my surgery for Endometriosis... The birth control was to regulate my period so my painful & continual periods would cease... Well it ceased the constant cramps and I dont take the sugar pills and skip having my perio... | 3 | October 13, 2016 | 1 |
44,860 | Albuterol / ipratropium | copd, maintenance | "I'm 1 month in on trying this respimat. It's terrible. I see the specialist tomorrow, and I went back on my morning once a day spariva. I used the combivent inhaler for extremely bad attacks where I might only use it 3-4 times in a month and it was a life saver for me. It WAS my safety net..I hope they go back to the... | 10 | May 31, 2015 | 8 |
185,890 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "This drug has changed me back to the person I recall being 20 yrs ago. For the first time in years I've been waking up early with energy ready to take on the day. I have a 1 year old toddler and a beautiful wife and I want to be all I can for them and I don't think it would be possible without the assistance of this m... | 10 | September 7, 2017 | 25 |
198,703 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "My experience with the DEPO shot was horrible. I started off the first year on the pill and it was okay but it wasn't helping my bleeding at all and I was tired of taking the pill every day. I started the shot in September and the first two months were fine, I didn't bleed at all but when I tell you I had major mood s... | 1 | February 1, 2017 | 3 |
194,968 | Levetiracetam | epilepsy | "I have had grand mal seizures since I was 9 years old and was involved in a car accident. I have taken Dilantin for over 50 years, with good results. It has controlled my seizures pretty well until recently. I was diagnosed with COPD 2 years ago, and in that time, I have been having seizures every 3-6 months. My docto... | 1 | August 29, 2011 | 12 |
215,729 | Copper | birth control | "I'm 23 and haven't given birth. Got a copper coil placed beginning of November 2016 and it was one of the most horrifying experiences I've gone through in my life. It wasn't necessarily because of the operation itself but for the fact that I wasn't informed beforehand that I should've had a big meal before arriving BC... | 5 | December 27, 2016 | 3 |
35,728 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "Works great to kick a opiate habit but a f**king nightmare to get off of. I've had to stop because I'm pregnant and I haven't slept more than 2 hours a night in a week, go back and forth with having diarrhea and being constipated from being so dehydrated, my skin won't stop crawling. It's a nightmare and I've only b... | 1 | June 23, 2016 | 36 |
229,927 | Femara | breast cance | "Stg 2b or stg 3 according to onc nurse. Invasive lob cancer. One yr on letrozol.just had bone cancer scare but negative bone scan. Hot flashes, sweats, bone fracture, not injury. Some bleeding from genital tissues. Also had 10 lb weight loss. Anyone else with bleeding and weight loss? Lots of back pain, already had os... | 8 | May 2, 2016 | 31 |
202,376 | Lithium | cyclothymic disorde | "Ok, we all know that people respond differently to meds BUT this is my story. I was on the verge of losing my husband of 24 years. Feeling I had hit rock bottom I decided to see 1 more doctor. I had taken every antidepressant under the sun in the last 20 years for "anxiety and depression" and I had high hopes every... | 10 | March 7, 2016 | 32 |
42,073 | Cosentyx | plaque psoriasis | "I've been on 300 mg shots once a week for six weeks. My plaques are a little thinner but no clearance. I'm also on a topical and mexotrexate. Humira and embrel didn't work either. I'm sad because I got my hopes up 2 years ago when I sought treatment." | 6 | July 13, 2017 | 7 |
145,421 | Zithromax | bronchitis | "I was given 2 tablets the first day followed by 1 tablet for the next four days. I was coughing so hard I could not get out of bed. The only thing it did for me, now on day 10, is it eased up the cough so that I did not lose my breath and vomit phlegm but I just called the doctor again today because I am still coughin... | 3 | October 18, 2010 | 24 |
166,295 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I am on my 2nd Mirena. I am 36 yrs old, no kids and never want kids. The insertion was very painful, but tolerable. I did tear up a little from the pain and I took deep breathes to help get thru it. I love the Mirena. I did not gain weight from it, however, I am a runner. No acne, no abdominal pain. I am spotting bro... | 10 | November 30, 2016 | 18 |
211,360 | Mirabegron | urinary incontinence | "It took around 6 weeks before, I for sure could tell it improved the quality of life. It has stopped me from having a surgery I didn't want to do. I have noticed no side effects at all." | 10 | April 10, 2014 | 88 |
32,445 | Lisinopril | high blood pressure | "Helps me feel normal. Generic lisinopril caused severe dizziness." | 8 | July 27, 2013 | 51 |
106,054 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "I've been taking Strattera for half a month now, I am 34, and it seems to be doing a pretty good job of increasing my attention span. I have some, but not many signs of decreased sexual appetite, depression, or suicidal thoughts. I HAVE, however, noticed that I am biting my tongue on the right side of my mouth and w... | 9 | August 2, 2011 | 14 |
126,592 | Brimonidine | rosacea | "I have mild/moderate rosacea with no bumps. My dermatologist recommended I try a new topical gel called Mirvaso and I started using it every day in January 2014. At first, everything was going awesome. Would reapply when redness/heat would start. Side effects gradually took hold. Rebound redness was 10x worse than ori... | 1 | March 3, 2017 | 25 |
16,184 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | menstrual disorders | "I was switched to Microgestin last May after years on Yaz. I have extremely heavy bleeding/pain/fatigue that lasted 21+ days with 1 week break, then repeat. Yaz stopped my periods for years, but they started again, so I switched. Microgestin seemed like overkill, but it has stopped the bleeding and I was instructed to... | 8 | April 2, 2016 | 0 |
116,132 | Clindamycin | skin or soft tissue infection | "Hi , I got Clindamycin 300mg 3 times a day.
I have swollen skin infection on my cheek.
I have read the reviews here before I took the capsule. I was too scared to take it, but due to my infection, I must go through with it. I am on my fourth capsule.
I took some of reviewers advice, in which I drank a glass of wat... | 9 | January 15, 2017 | 17 |
18,211 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I will be starting my third month on Nuva Ring tomorrow. I'm not in love with this birth control and might discontinue. The first month was great, no symptoms at all. On the third week I took the ring out as directed and started my period the next day. This second month hasn't been so great. I pretty much began having... | 5 | October 30, 2009 | 4 |
148,563 | Mirena | birth control | "I got my IUD after having my second kid, by a doctor that was very pushy about it. She told me I was being over dramatic about the pain of insertion and sent me on my way, something felt "wrong" and about a month later, but ultrasound showed that it was in place. I lost my insurance until recently, and I just went to ... | 4 | January 6, 2017 | 11 |
49,041 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "It kept me from getting pregnant, but gave me horrible cramps, even in between periods. My mood was out of control. I had extreme anger and depression, I've never felt so crazy in my life. Mild headaches, but they were daily. Lost my sex drive, and got a yeast infection like immediately. Couldn't eat anything, which m... | 3 | September 7, 2016 | 5 |
63,670 | Epiduo | acne | "I began using this product a little over a month ago. At first it was working I had fewer zits but they were not all gone. Then out of nowhere I started breaking out like crazy again! Epiduo burns my skin and dries it. I tolerated those symptoms at first because the product worked but now it's really no longer worth i... | 3 | May 25, 2014 | 12 |
57,221 | Frovatriptan | migraine | "I use Frova to prevent menstrual migraines. I take it when I feel a migraine coming and I know I’m close to my period. Then continue taking it as directed, usually with some Ibuprofen, too, and it eliminates the migraine. I used to be in bed for 1-2 days around my period because I got such a bad migraine, but now I... | 10 | April 5, 2016 | 5 |
41,207 | Acetaminophen / oxycodone | pain | "Had total knee replacement 2 weeks ago. This drug along with with other pain killers have done a very good job for my pain. I highly recommend it for severe pain." | 9 | July 2, 2010 | 23 |
35,089 | Levofloxacin | sinusitis | "I started taking this for sinuses, I really love this stuff, my wife does to because I stay stiff and she really loves that, other wise I have no complaint. Call my Dr. about the stiff and she called me in to see her, she couldn't believe it , she asked me if I was taking any kind of drug for my ( you know what I'm ta... | 10 | January 8, 2017 | 1 |
126,629 | Eletriptan | migraine | "I took Relpax today for the second time, took it once before. It has given me No relief what so ever and I'm experiencing the same side effects as the first time I took it. Before you wonder why I would take it a second time, I thought perhaps I had just been in so much pain before I would give it another go. I have s... | 1 | February 28, 2016 | 5 |
54,005 | Minoxidil | alopecia | "I rate this 10/10 because I started using it with no preconceptions that I would have a full head of hair within a week. I used this for about a month before I got my first compliment after 3 months use (2xday) I saw my family and they all thought I had had a hair transplant, although the front of my head is still hai... | 10 | April 10, 2014 | 140 |
44,386 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I had been on the pill for about 1 year. The first 3 months were pretty bad, experienced nausea and stomach pains. In the following months my acne cleared, my period pains were less and periods were shorter. I feel I retain water and it shows I gained 10lbs. I was more moody and worried about things that made me f... | 6 | August 17, 2010 | 10 |
45,833 | Fluoxetine | depression | "I took it for at least half a year but it really did nothing for me." | 1 | November 12, 2009 | 11 |
136,066 | Relpax | migraine | "Can't live without it! I have at least one migraine a month and this medication is always successful in bringing me relief. The side effect I experience is grogginess while it is taking effect, but once the medicine wears off, the fatigue is gone along with my migraine." | 10 | March 16, 2016 | 10 |
75,794 | Temazepam | insomnia | "I have major Acid Reflux which dramatically disrupts sleep/completely prohibits my ability to fall asleep. My esophogus began being negative effected from the the aciid reflux whiich would in turn give me esophogeal spasms thus messing with my heart rate...you ever try to fall asleep while your body is shaking...near ... | 10 | July 9, 2015 | 38 |
228,323 | Butrans | chronic pain | "I have a bulging disc in my lower neck and a herniated disc in my lower back. My pain level is very high. Percocet started to not work and I was put on the Butrans patch 20 milligrams. Within 36 hours I was so nauseous that I was vomiting. And when I wasn't vomiting I was in a constant state of wanting to vomit. It al... | 1 | May 3, 2016 | 23 |
204,030 | FluMist | influenza prophylaxis | "My 10 yr old daughter had the flu mist for the first time usually she gets the injection, but her doctor ran out of the injection So I said ok give her the mist. NEVER AGAIN!! We will stick to injections from now on. She got the mist on 10/9/15 & the next day she woke up with pain in her legs and weakness of her body... | 3 | October 10, 2015 | 1 |
44,688 | Catapres | hyperhidrosis | "Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy ETS surgery at T2 to treat severe palmar and facial sweating has been very effective, with about a 90% reduction of hand sweat, and 100% reduction in facial sweating. However, there is a caveat, sweating in other parts of my body increased following the procedure. Also, compensatory s... | 8 | October 19, 2015 | 12 |
189,518 | Oxycodone | pain | "I have taken this drug for the past 10 years for back issues (discs bulging and ruptured). I have not increased my dosage in the past 6 years and the ER extended release has worked wonders. One 20mg pill in the morning and I am good 95% of all days. Occasionally I need one additional pill if I have been overly active.... | 10 | June 18, 2010 | 39 |
20,518 | Vimpat | seizures | "I am on Carbatrol and Keppra and added 400mg of Vimpat about 1 year ago. I do not beleive that my complex partial seizures improved over this time period. As side effects go its not a bad medicine at all, but I do not like the fact that I can't remember simple words in the English language and putting together senten... | 5 | February 10, 2012 | 37 |
58,919 | Lantus Solostar | diabetes, type 2 | "Lantus is great, but am going to try Levemir as their delivery system looks better. Lanus Solostar is fine for strong, large handed people, but if you have arthritis or are older, it is a chore to deliver - its too hard to push and too big to stretch your hand to insure it doesn't slip." | 8 | March 18, 2015 | 12 |
134,835 | Nucynta ER | pain | "Saw pain Doc went over all my test, MRI results and did an exam. Should have known he was a Nucynta ER pusher by all the posters in the office. Started me off at 150 mg x2 a day , and in the beginning it seem to work alone with Dilaudid fir BT pain. Saw the Doc 2 days before surgery and 3 months on Nucynta ER I told h... | 4 | August 13, 2016 | 31 |
126,532 | Brimonidine | rosacea | "My doctor gave me some free samples. I researched it and saw pictures. I also took pictures before & after. I was very impressed. About 1/2 hour after application my face looked normal with no redness. I had forgotten what my face looked like before Rosacea. I couldn't stop looking at my face. I could now see my freck... | 9 | February 25, 2014 | 59 |
218,767 | Opana ER | pain | "I've been on pain meds for 30 years. Changed to Opana ER 20 x 2. This made a large difference but still had breakthrough pain so DR added Opana IR 10mg. These I break up into thirds, halves, or quarters as needed. I couldn't use Norco because of breathing problems. This dosage isn't perfect but I'm no longer whining... | 9 | June 26, 2014 | 52 |
46,725 | Clindamycin | acne | "Within 1 and a half months my skin was looking SO MUCH clearer. I went from having little bumps and small cysts all over my cheeks to mostly smooth skin with a few bumps and scars. I rated this 8/10 because I still have some reoccurring bumps, as this product mostly just got rid of my open acne versus preventing more ... | 8 | March 4, 2017 | 15 |
2,175 | Metformin | diabetes, type 2 | "Have been on Metformin for years and up to 1000 with an A1C of 8.7 currently. Glucose at doctor's office 87 one day and at next follow up with family doctor was 186,,,endocrinologist prescribed Actos to get A1C down. Also on other meds. Lipitor, Cosaar for BP, and new drug, Otezla for psoriatic arthritis along with... | 7 | August 29, 2015 | 26 |
124,344 | Skyla | birth control | "The insertion I had a awful time with, it really hurt me and I cramped and bled awhile. I have always has pretty clear skin until I got this, I have a new breakout EVERY day!!!! Its annoying and they are whiteheads and dont' go away! So I am trying to get mine removed or get on a face medication because I'm getting ma... | 4 | January 8, 2016 | 0 |
85,040 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "Worked really well for me, never had an issue" | 8 | December 28, 2015 | 4 |
189,901 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I have been smoke free for a little over a year. I used Chantix and experienced some side effects. I kind of manipulated my use of it and would take it every other day... that helped some. Once I had been without a cigarette for an entire week, I quit Chantix. The medicine really works and being smoke free is well wor... | 10 | August 16, 2008 | 7 |
8,055 | Fluoridex | 6</span> users found this comment helpful. | "My dentist suggested using it regularly after nothing specific could be found with any teeth. It has resolved my problem and feels good everyday and has no unpleasant after taste like some of the off the shelf fluoride toothpastes." | 10 | March 14, 2013 | 6 |
18,707 | Cabergoline | hyperprolactinemia | "This medicine worked great for me in reducing my prolacting producing tumor" | 10 | November 9, 2010 | 30 |
98,696 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have had Nexplanon for 1.5 years. After implanting I was bruised for a week but it wasn't very painful. I did gain 15lbs the first 3 months and have yet to lose it (and I'm a runner). I think the weight gain is not common but it does happen. Better then the alternative I guess." | 7 | December 16, 2013 | 5 |
63,677 | Epiduo | acne | "I've had the worst acne and blackheads since I was 12 or 13. I use Cerave Hydrating Cleanser to cleanse my skin followed by Epiduo in the morning. I moisturize with Cerave A.M. moisturizing lotion. At night I cleanse and scrub off dead skin, and use Retin-A Micro Gel followed by the Cerave P.M. moisturizing lotion. L... | 10 | March 5, 2014 | 22 |
151,772 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I tried Chantix the first time and did not complete it. Tried it a second time with diligent determination. It has now been 2 years, 2 months & 28 days with 100% success. I can truthfully say that I do not miss smoking & have become one of those people that cannot tolerate second hand smoke. I am not vocal about i... | 10 | October 28, 2013 | 23 |
76,056 | Benadryl | allergic rhinitis | "Very sensitive to medication. Can not
take histamines. Finally have outgrown
allergies. Off and on about 20 yrs." | 4 | January 25, 2015 | 7 |
28,801 | Lexapro | anxiety | "My young daughter suffers from Tourette Syndrome, OCD and Anxiety. The Anxiety is a recent thing. She has never been treated before for her tics (TS) or OCD (which actually is relatively new as well). They started her on Lexapro and her anxiety was heightened as well as decreasing her appetite. Which is not good since... | 1 | November 18, 2009 | 5 |
38,295 | Chlorhexidine | periodontitis | "Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% oral rinse should also be dispensed in half pint bottles as a pint bottle is way too much for patients to use after many dental surgeries.
After having dental surgery above an implant of tooth #30 due to an infection & deep pockets, I was instructed to apply 1/2 once twice a day for tw... | 7 | June 25, 2017 | 6 |
10,480 | Spironolactone | high blood pressure | "I was taking Indapamide for 25 yrs to control my blood pressure until last year when I developed AdFib and my blood pressure rocketed. After struggling with various beta blocker , ACE inhibitors and an ARB I decided life was not worth living due to the side effects and went back to Indapamide only, where by after an ... | 8 | May 13, 2016 | 22 |
74,768 | Keppra | seizures | "I had my first seizure when I was 13 years old. It scared my parents and I to death. After that I started experiancing seizures every month. Almost all of my seizures (except 3) have happened while I am asleep. I am 29 now and all the EEGs and EKGs come back normal. I have been taking Keppra now for 6 months and I hav... | 10 | July 11, 2015 | 49 |
190,626 | Oxybutynin | overactive bladde | "Oxybutynin works very well at taking the urgency of needing the bathroom away. I am so pleased with that part of it but the side effects have become unbearable. I am severely tired due to insomnia, I could sleep all day everyday and then the foggy brain seems to be getting worse . I also have the tingle feet which ju... | 10 | October 3, 2015 | 26 |
227,439 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I love it, I was on the pill for years before Nexplanon. After I had my daughter I got it inserted about 6 weeks postpartum Nov. 2012. I had about 3 weeks of constant bleeding about a month after but it gradually lightened up then stopped altogether. I spot about twice a month now, each time only being 2 to 3 days. No... | 9 | May 20, 2013 | 7 |
134,845 | Zovirax Cream | cold sores | "Had to immediately clean it off my lips. The burning from this cream was far too intense for me. I'm 35 weeks pregnant so my immune system is already compromised. This is the worst cold sore outbreak I've had, where pills, supplements, home remedies, and Abreva hasn't helped. I pray that it clears up soon." | 2 | December 10, 2016 | 0 |
141,025 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I posted in Oct. My 9 yr. Old has Aspergers and my life was hard.
It is now the last week of month 2 on 10mg. of Lexapro. OMG!!! Is this what normal really feels like!? Please.. if you have anxiety and possible depression give this drug a chance. I feel like a new person. I laugh at shows now, I have a sense of humor... | 10 | November 28, 2015 | 119 |
96,901 | Qvar | asthma, maintenance | "12 year old son been using Qvar 80 for 2 years. Been very good with no side effects." | 9 | April 20, 2016 | 6 |
196,227 | Fluvoxamine | obsessive compulsive disorde | "Works well for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The obsessions seem to roll off, like water off a lotus pad. Obsessions are less frequent as well. A few side effects: less frequent bowel movements, some tiredness until you get used to it, lowers sex drive, and you have to work harder to motivate self. BUT it really does... | 9 | April 9, 2014 | 39 |
191,300 | Pentasa | crohn's disease, maintenance | "I am a 25 year old female who was diagnosed with Crohn's almost 2 months ago. Pentasa has helped to relieve the very severe stomach cramping I was experiencing before my diagnosis. This is the first treatment my doctor has given me but after a month of taking 4-250mg capsules 4 times a day (in combination with Budeson... | 8 | November 2, 2011 | 26 |
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