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22,092
Baclofen
muscle spasm
"I was diagnosed with a muscular neurological disorder of unknown origin - SPS - with both my legs becoming stiff and my feet cramping a lot, with no control over lower bodily functions. I was given an Rx @ 20mg X 2 daily and was told to watch gastro for side effects. Didn't really have any problems there but the Rx wo...
8
March 12, 2017
25
183,625
Cymbalta
depression
"I have been on Cymbalta (60mg) for several years now after trying out several other drugs - none of which worked. I am also on Wellbutrin and the combination seems to work well for me. However, I am on a new insurance plan now which is denying coverage for the Cymbalta - insisting that I should use a generic in the ...
8
December 31, 2009
27
123,471
Actemra
juvenile idiopathic arthritis
"I started on this after failing treatment with two other injectibles. At 4 weeks I felt great! Like I had nothing wrong with me. Now at three months I still feel better than before but I definitely begin having pain for a couple of days before my injection. This is better than any other medication I have been on for ...
9
January 2, 2015
17
23,089
Apremilast
psoriatic arthritis
"Had swollen joints in hands, knee pain and neck pain. No real skin issues other than 2 small spots. RA was inconclusive, so PsA was the diagnosis. Doctor gave me a choice of Humira, Enbrel or Otezla to try - I picked Otezla. On week three and the results are quite good. The pain and swelling is greatly reduced and the...
10
June 22, 2015
48
222,864
Topamax
migraine prevention
"I started taking Topamax in January of 2012 for migraines, I was getting one a day. I did experience the brain fog at first, but I found that after about a month or two, I was mostly back to normal. I have experienced the weight loss and loss of appetite, and I'm also lactose intolerant, so I'm trying to work on eatin...
7
November 28, 2012
58
9,770
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"This is the only birth control I've ever been on and I've been on this pill for almost 4 months and it is so great. No periods, no cramps, very little acne at the very end and beginning of packs but that is about the only negative thing. I got an antibiotic shot today and I guess this medicine doesn't mix with that sh...
10
July 10, 2015
4
92,290
Lyrica
pain
"I really didn't notice much difference after 6 months on Lyrica - still had minor headaches, but apparently swelling went down (MRI). I DID notice the sleepiness at first, followed by insomnia and 30 lbs weight gain in that 6 months and swollen fingers and belly area."
3
August 19, 2009
14
31,029
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Never use this for yeast infection. It burns worse than any yeast ever will!!!! Get the Diflucan if you can afford it and take it prescribed. These chemicals are not intended for the vagina!!!!"
1
February 5, 2017
1
353
Medroxyprogesterone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I only had 2 shots then stopped but about 2 months after stopping, I started having constant bleeding and its been non-stop for almost 3 months and for me it's way more of a hassle than it's worth."
2
April 25, 2015
16
40,359
Savella
ibromyalgia
"Day 8 and increasing dosage slowly. Foggy brain better. Some areas of pain are better, but hands/wrist are at a 10 pain level now. Swollen and tender. Not sure what is going on but hope it tones down soon. It feels like the hydrocodone is not working as well now and little pain relief. Nausea and hot flashes are th...
3
April 20, 2012
28
172,922
Clonazepam
periodic limb movement disorde
"I have been taking this for several years for a tremor and anxiety. I take it 3 times a day, it works so well, but lately Doctors are giving me hard time filling it because it's considered a controlled substance. I have tried other medications and this works the best for me."
9
August 29, 2013
25
49,033
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"The first day I took alesse I felt perfectly normal. The next day I instantly felt nauseous and tired. The third day and 3 days after I had severe migraines that never seemed to go away even after taking 2 400mg advils. The migraines went away for a week but came back this week for another dreadful 4 days. Couldn't ha...
3
September 15, 2016
3
225,175
Bupropion
depression
"Any benefit that this drug may have offered me for depression was overshadowed by the side effects, particularly intractable insomnia. I became more depressed from the lack of quality or regular sleep. Discontinued it after 10 weeks and still not sleeping normally one week later. Wish I had never touched Wellbutrin."
2
January 29, 2016
22
115,350
Propofol
anesthesia
"I had a colonoscopy and the anesthesiologist used Propofol. When I woke up I wasn't groggy and my mind wasn't fogged. In less than an hour after the procedure, I was able to use the restroom, get dressed, and walk out of the hospital without assistance. We went to a restaurant, went to the mall to shop, and I was so c...
10
January 12, 2017
17
124,688
Irbesartan
high blood pressure
"I have been taking Avaparo 300/day for 8 years and it has consistently controlled my blood pressure within acceptable ranges with minimal side effects. Some light-headedness after taking first thing in the morning. Overall I rate it great."
9
May 26, 2009
61
140,525
Escitalopram
depression
"I've been on lexapro for almost a week... I've been through hell within these past few months with trying to get help. Finally got in with a new dr. & My dr. prescribed me lexapro & adderal. The lexapro I take at night, because it makes me tired. It has eased up my depression. However I have an upset stomach all the t...
5
January 16, 2017
19
15,314
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"This bc pill is awful. Horrible headache that stayed for the entire time on the pill. Horrible stomach pains. Had to quit it. Not the same as Lomedia 24 FE!"
1
March 18, 2017
3
27,542
Ivermectin
rosacea
"I have battled perioral dermatitis / papopustular rosacea for over 10 years and tried countless treatments from oral antibiotics to topical clyndomycin to tea tree oil to light therapy to immunosuppressant creams and absolutely nothing worked until I tried soolantra. After using soolantra for a month my skin cleared ...
10
March 25, 2017
36
196,992
Paroxetine
major depressive disorde
"I was diagnosed with severe clinical depression and anxiety. I was placed on Paroxetine and have been on them between 20 and 30mg for the last 6 or so years. Along with others here I found it to help out heaps after a period of months, you could not measure the change from this week to last week but rather this month ...
7
April 23, 2016
3
144,101
Etonogestrel
birth control
"i had this in for 3 years as it worked as a contreceptive it was affective. i had no periods for 3 years. i wanted the implant taken out but i had to wait 12 months. side effects were sweating problems and loss of sex drive. once i had it taken out i felt emotional for a few days, had a period and felt human again."
10
June 29, 2016
6
229,066
Tadalafil
erectile dysfunction
"I am 53 years old. I took this for the first time last week....at around 2:00 pm Thursday to see if it worked and if to see if I would ecperience any of the side effects prior to the weekend. I was sceptical at first. I noticed that I achieved an erection fairly easily about an hour after taking the medication. Durin...
10
October 26, 2015
33
42,554
Concerta
adhd
"I've been on Concerta since I was about 13 (I'm 22 now). When I first started the medication I experienced a fair amount of weight loss. Overall, Concerta has truly changed my life and made me a more focused student. Since I've been on it for so long, I have learned to manage side effects but some that have been ong...
8
January 8, 2014
70
222,834
Topamax
ibromyalgia
"I was on Topamax for almost a month, but I had to stop because of the painfully tingly feet. It didn't do much for my pain overall either. I was also taking it to curb my appetite and for PMDD, but my appetite was the same or worse and it did nothing for the PMDD (might have actually made it worse!). We tried this ...
3
September 12, 2013
24
27,656
Dimenhydrinate
motion sickness
"I have such a hard time with motion sickness, so I am always sure to bring Dramamine along with me for flights, cruises, etc. I do not recommend the non-drowsy formula, however because it does not work for me. I will take drowsiness over nausea any day!"
10
March 7, 2011
44
204,033
FluMist
influenza prophylaxis
"My son got the Flumist and was a little tired for a couple of days and loss of appetite. It's now day 4 and he has a fever of 100.5, not too high. We will see how long it takes for it to go away. My 6 year old had tiredness, sneezing and stuffiness and keeps taking her temperature but seems to be okay. My 9 year ol...
7
September 22, 2013
8
163,626
Mirtazapine
depression
"I am male aged 55. Suffered from anxiety my entire life. Had been addicted to Ativan 3mg for 30 years. Suffered depression 6 years ago and tried Wellbutrin, Prozac, Lexapro & Buspar. I stopped taking Ativan (on my own) by tapering over 4 months. Then panic attack - fear of heights, and insomnia struck. My doctor presc...
10
May 19, 2013
75
6,248
Florinef
postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
"I developed a rash and after testing at the NY Medical College and Vanderbilt Center for Dysautonomias, we found my blood volume was not low (often the case with POTS patients) and the mechanism that florinef acts upon."
6
December 20, 2009
20
2,232
Metformin
polycystic ovary syndrome
"I was finally diagnosed with PCOS about 3weeks ago after going through years of irregular periods and horrible nausea problems I finally went to a obgyn because it was getting out of control and she prescribed me with metformin and birth control (microgestin) my period started within two weeks I have experienced extre...
8
May 19, 2015
17
84,741
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I was on this for about 5 months. I would feel very out of it and confused for 3 out of the 4 weeks on this pill. I have PCOS and my acne cleared up a little, but I gained 10 lbs. I did not get pregnant. I would not recommend this pill."
3
June 14, 2016
0
207,851
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"I have had 9 colonoscopies over the last 15 years, and of all the preps I have used, I dislike this one the most. It is very effective at it's job, but it is also too effective, for I have had loose bowels and watery discharge for over a week. I will report this to my doctor, who I hope will advise his patients to u...
5
May 14, 2015
12
192,500
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I used have been on birth control for four years now- 2 years on Yaz and 2 years on Gianvi. Both pills work really well for me. My sex drive wasn't affected, I haven't had a zit in years, and my periods are light and regular. However, my breasts got a lot bigger over the 4 years (great for my boyfriend, not so much fo...
8
April 30, 2013
6
191,958
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I took Yaz for 3 days and stopped immediately after that. On the 3rd day of taking Yaz, I experienced numbness and tingling in my left arm and hand. I felt some heart palpitations, but then it stopped. On day 4, I woke up still feeling that numbness and tingling, and started to feel my heart race so quickly, I also...
1
January 13, 2017
5
169,555
Stelara
psoriasis
"After my first initial starter dose my my affected areas (back, rear end, hips, front legs, hair line, and behind the ears) were almost totally clear. After my next shot to present my skin is totally clear. I only have one issue (possible side effect), raising LDL (bad) cholesterol. My Dr. did not think it was the cau...
9
June 24, 2013
26
160,508
Buspirone
anxiety
"I have been taking Buspar and Celexa and as far as the anxiety it has helped me a lot..I was having bad heart palpitations and it's gone..no more headaches either..what I did was I started talking Celexa at night and I take Buspar 2-3 times a day. I can't say I'm completely ok because the Celexa needs to be in your...
10
October 21, 2015
59
119,376
Testosterone
hypogonadism, male
"I have been using this for about three weeks now. There was a big initial "boost" in my energy levels, mood, work performance and all across the board things seemed to get better, and depression seemed to lift quite a bit. It does not stick for me if I delay putting on my shirt for 10-15 minutes and letting it dry. If...
8
July 24, 2014
13
193,237
Cyclobenzaprine
muscle spasm
"Have had a Diabetic Frozen Shoulder/Diabetic Complication - Adhesive Capulitus for about 8 or so months. Have been on Norco 7%u2019s for a while, but Flexeril seems to work better for me right now , NOTHING helps Frozen Shoulder. %u2026 FYI, do NOT do any Physical Therapy in the initial or %u201Cpainful%u201D st...
7
May 8, 2016
15
31,297
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"This is just horrible! I applied the Monistat 3-day prefilled applicator last night and after 20 minutes ran to the bathroom in an attempt to flush it out. I let cold water run down there for about half an hour before I felt temporary relief...enough to go to sleep. I just woke up a few hours later and felt like stuff...
1
July 30, 2016
5
176,440
Lorazepam
anxiety
"I was diagnosed with Graves/Hyperthyroidism in Feb 2014, I was given 1 mg of Lorazepam on one of my trips to the ER because of my Hyperthyroidism. This medication is the best in it's class, I also occasionally take propranolol 10mg for heart palpitations, they both work perfect together. Already had RAI 4 weeks ago bu...
10
July 2, 2014
51
42,469
Concerta
adhd
"18mg dose, day 1. Was hungover so took paracetamol, had taken ritalin as a kid and this is the first time I had meds in years, had a migraine, was irritable, tunnel vision, extreme anxiety almost brought to tears, slight suicidal tendancies, hallucinations relating to anxiety and had a hard time articulating myself as...
3
July 7, 2016
11
96,574
Tindamax
bacterial vaginitis
"I used it about 2 months ago for bacterial vaginitis and it went away but came back now. Bacterial vaginitis is horrible. This is the only thing that cures it."
5
September 11, 2009
18
94,658
Abilify
depression
"I started on this medication just 3 days ago at 2 mg. In conjunction with celexa 40 mg and 90 mg cymbalta. I have noticed some mild nausea but nothing else yet. To the 12 yr old girl, my doctor and pharmacy said this medication abilify should not be taken by anyone under 18 years."
5
January 18, 2016
24
132,043
Effexor XR
ibromyalgia
"Effexor was better for fibromyalgia when you could control dosage and take more if needed."
5
May 25, 2009
28
212,379
Lamotrigine
bipolar disorde
"This medication gave me STEVENS-JOHNSONS SYNDROME"
1
August 25, 2009
60
19,248
Pregabalin
generalized anxiety disorde
"I have been using Pregabalin for about 6 weeks and I have found it highly effective with my anxiety. I have had very little side effects. I have found that as my anxiety is worry,overthinking and my mind constantly racing. It has slowed down my rate of thinking and worrying, whilst I am aware they are there I find I a...
9
August 3, 2016
57
162,970
Cefdinir
sinusitis
"Hey it worked for me with no side effects at all"
8
July 2, 2008
59
197,087
Paroxetine
social anxiety disorde
"I started taking Paxil about two and a half months ago after many different antidepressants. I was extremely fatigued until the exact 2 month mark then it was like a light bulb went off. I no longer felt exhausted or depressed. The social anxiety no longer plagued me though I don't feel it has been a total cure. But o...
9
May 31, 2015
38
57,677
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone
pain
"It's really good when it comes to pain. The only thing I did not like how sleepy it made me feel. But it is a good medicine to take for any type of pain."
9
December 18, 2014
17
12,584
Elbasvir / grazoprevir
hepatitis c
"I DO NOT RECOMMEND Zepatier because of its long-term side effects. Before starting the medication, my father was able to walk around and care for himself and get things done. During the 12-week course of Zepatier, he reported extreme fatigue among other side effects. He would often have to nap after waking up mid-mo...
2
November 28, 2016
23
28,533
Lexapro
anxiety
"The brain chemistry is altered and the brain takes a long time to right its self again back to as it was, in my case two years. So my advise, if you think you wish to withdraw, do it very very slowly i.e. over 4-8 months, expect withdrawal symptoms to last for months %u2013 maybe 3-4 before you feel okay, not 2-4 week...
1
January 8, 2013
36
97,315
Ambien
insomnia
"My husband loves that I take Ambien. He's never been happier. The amnesia that accompanies Ambien really works in his favor, if I wake up in the morning and he's smiling I know I have forgotten something (something really important :) But for me it's the best night sleep ever. I do have Ambien amnesia so I have t...
10
October 20, 2009
77
121,207
Venlafaxine
depression
"I Have been on this medication for 2+ years. I would not recommend a dosage higher than 37.5MG a day at 200lbs male. It keeps me awake and not having ADHD type symptoms throughout the day if i take it in the morning. I have tried Prozac and it only made my symptoms worse not better. As a night person who had sle...
9
September 16, 2016
11
177,562
Duloxetine
back pain
"Though I read so many negative opinions about it, I decided to try taking Cymbalta. After two months I decided to stop taking it. First of all, my relationships got bad, I was careless, and numb. I also had a very strange feeling from time to time, like i was dreaming. Sometimes was anxious, and couldn't sleep, and ha...
5
November 11, 2015
17
80,733
Tussionex Pennkinetic
cough
"Cleared my cough and allowed me to rest. This liquid must be taken exactly as prescribed. I experienced a slight feeling of lethargy the next day. Given that as the side effect, I would take this again for any of my severe coughing spells."
9
June 29, 2008
10
124,541
Skyla
birth control
"The trade off is a few hours of real pain for 3 years of not having to worry about birth control. I have never had children and I'm 22 years old, so my cervix is really small according to my doctor. That's why the insertion, and the few hours after, hurt so very badly. However, since then I have felt no pain. I can't ...
10
July 16, 2015
9
75,301
Vistaril
anxiety
"This med. is a double edge sword. My Dr. prescribed VISTARIL for my anxiety. It took 3 weeks to wean off Clonopin----never stop cold turkey. By the 3rd. week I was only on Vistaril. At 4 weeks the Vistaril was working better than anything I have EVER taken for acute anxiety. I was truly amazed and happy. So why did I ...
5
September 29, 2015
79
137,726
Enbrel
rheumatoid arthritis
"I have severe RA and was started on MTX about 6 months ago already maxed out and pain and inflammation was doing major damage. Two years ago I was running a mile several times a week and when the RA hit I could not even open my bedroom door. Recently was started on Embrel. After the first shot I noticed a 25% impr...
8
March 28, 2016
25
199,865
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I am on the 3rd week of Champix. I was smoking 15-20 p/day for over 30 years. I have not quit yet but ciggies taste so bad that I can only have a few drags before I feel sick. I have read a lot of comments about people giving up in the 1st week. I feel weak because I still give in to cravings but tell myself that 3...
6
July 18, 2016
10
156,829
Transderm-Scop
motion sickness
"I have suffered from car sickness (all of my life) and vertigo and motion-sickness for about 10 years now. The last two are triggered by my seasonal allergies. :( Most OTC medicines make me sleepy, but the patch worked great on our 4 day cruise. I was not sick on the 5 hour drive to the ship either. I was even able ...
10
July 4, 2015
18
123,917
Skyla
birth control
"Hi everyone! I had Skyla put in at the end of May this year & I am very happy with the results. The insertion process was painful, but seriously only for 3 seconds. Very quick & I was able to drive right after. I felt some cramping that day but it was nothing a little Tylenol couldn't fix. I would highly recommend thi...
9
September 17, 2016
9
157,337
Guaifenesin
bronchitis
"I had tried this product in 2005.... and it was not effective. So I gave it another chance to so call redeem itself. Well, this is definitely not for me, it made me feel worst, I developed a headache"
1
October 14, 2017
1
10,931
Terbinafine
onychomycosis, toenail
"Just finished my 1st month of Lamisil and have had some side effects but I'm going to try and continue to take it. I'm so ready to be able to wear any shoes I like. I've dealt with this fungus long enough and really want this gone. I already can see a big difference."
7
March 11, 2014
68
123,073
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
endometriosis
"Noticed a significant pain reduction caused by endometriosis in 3-4 days."
8
September 6, 2010
11
174,244
Betamethasone / calcipotriene
psoriasis
"Scalp psoriasis spread uncontrolled for over 2 years, it was unbearable! Less than a week on this medication, and it's almost completely cleared up. The price is high, but the results are worth it. No negative side effects."
10
June 26, 2014
17
94,558
Abilify
bipolar disorde
"I absolutely hated this drug. My thoughts cycled so fast and I became 100 times more paranoid than I already am. I wouldn't leave the house and even preferred my closet. It multiplied my OCD as well."
1
October 11, 2016
8
121,741
Venlafaxine
depression
"I had a panic attack and my doctor diagnosed me with GAD ( General Anxiety Disorder), and depression, so he put me on buspirone 10mg twice a day with Xanax twice a day too and worked well, then stopped buspirone and put me on Effexor 75 mg and Wellbutrin 300. Effexor was ok for 2 months then didn't work, then placed m...
8
February 11, 2014
24
157,761
Accutane
acne
"After I had been on this medicine for 6 months (only 20mg as I am quite petite) I was still breaking out, frustrated and over having cracked lips and dry skin I asked him to up my dosage. He did not want to due to my weight but agreed to let me take 40mg every second day. He told me I had to stay on it up to 8 months!...
9
January 8, 2013
19
206,618
Omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate
gerd
"My doctor recommended this product for my acid reflux. I took 2 pills twice daily for about 6 days and was super disappointed in this product, not only did this medicine not help at all I feel like it made it worst. I would. It recommend this product from my experience but I know everyone's bodies are different so ma...
1
November 8, 2015
0
200,678
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I am just beginning to start my second week, and its going great. I don't have the urge, just habit. The worst thing is my husband is still smoking so it causes some issues. Sometimes I want to go outside with him but when I do, I can only smoke maybe half of it. The only thing I can think of that has changed while be...
10
August 7, 2011
2
24,813
Deplin
depression
"My doctor gave me a grocery bag full of samples because she said it was expensive. I never took them. I am bipolar with also anxiety. Depression will get very low spontaneously but is much more controlled with my seroquel and fluoxetine and xanax if needed. I had an appointment recently and she reminded me that I nee...
10
July 28, 2017
17
128,825
Phentermine
weight loss
"I am borderline average/overweight for a 5'3 woman just wanted to lose about ten pounds. Extremely effective but as the other reviews state two for me was way too much! Uncontrollable shaking but the heart pounding was nothing less than frightening."
8
October 14, 2014
100
221,176
Drysol
hyperhidrosis
"Well I've had excessive sweating for years. I had gone to my doctor and was prescribed Drysol and within twenty minutes of applying it my skin broke into an extremely painful, bumpy rash. I followed all the instructions, no shaving before putting it on, just a thin layer not to rub it in etc. I'm sure the product wo...
3
November 7, 2013
7
95,117
Guanfacine
adhd
"I am on this medicine and it IS HORRIBLE. I am 23 years old and have ADHD. I just got retested for it to make sure that I hadn't grow out of it. I was put on this medicine because I hated taking Concerta and other stimulants. I couldn't eat anything while taking them and they made me really crabby. This medicine made ...
1
March 16, 2017
18
196,950
Paroxetine
social anxiety disorde
"Been on Paxil since 2012. All in all there has been good and bad like any medication. Some side effects people complain about like tiredness and appetite increase for me have been to my advantage. Anxiety robbed me of my appetite and sleep. It has helped me with my social anxiety in ways other media didn't. It actua...
9
September 6, 2016
23
56,526
Humira
crohn's disease, maintenance
"I am only 20 and have had Crohn's for about 3 years. I tried a lot but seemed to not work every well. I have never had a bad flare up, but Humira has made me feel almost completely normal again. It's a great drug and even if you are scared of needles it's worth it! ask your doctor about it!!"
9
July 21, 2010
48
160,186
Buspirone
anxiety
"This medication did not work for my anxiety. BuSpar actually allowed my anxiety to increase with severe insomnia and vivid dreams. It also caused severe stomach and intestinal problems. I also experienced dizziness irritability and incoordination. There are other symptoms from BuSpar these are the main ones that c...
1
June 29, 2017
16
159,288
Aprepitant
nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced
"My son was prescribed Emend for his fourth round of chemotherapy after having severe nausea after the third round. He had a three day course this past Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and tonight Saturday he is out with his friends. He has eaten a healthy meal every day of his chemotherapy and has just been a little ext...
9
May 30, 2009
16
56,828
Meclizine
vertig
"I have had 2 episodes of vertigo that were 9 months apart. The 2nd was worse than the first, in that it had vomiting accompanied with the vertigo. I must say though that in both times, meclizine helped to relieve my symptoms. I hope this is the last time I experience vertigo. I do not find that it makes me unable to f...
10
May 28, 2013
63
82,996
Paxil
social anxiety disorde
"I have grown up my entire life not knowing how to talk to people, being told I was shy, sweating, and getting red faced whenever I would talk in front of people. "I would never try anything new and would get nervous and upset when I would have to change plans or be around people. I have been on Paxil for over a year a...
10
August 15, 2015
85
229,198
Tadalafil
erectile dysfunction
"52 years old and was having problems keeping an erection or getting hard enough for intercourse, for about 3 years, although I could have a partial erection. Doctor gave me 5mg Cialis daily and it works like magic. I find it lasts about 36 hours. I am harder than I have been in years and wake up with a really stron...
10
March 30, 2011
34
77,930
Silver sulfadiazine
burns, external
"I had used this before about 5 years ago when I picked up a lawn mower and brunt my hand on the hidden exhaust in the front. 2 nd degree burn in the entire palm of my hand. Healed like Christ himself returned and healed it. Therefore, last week when I took the Harley out for a quick run to the store, while parking ...
10
June 30, 2015
17
189,109
Oxycodone
chronic pain
"Causing horrible headaches and nausea."
1
December 5, 2017
0
157,897
Accutane
acne
"I have taken Accutane twice. It cleared up my face and body acne. I had severe cystic acne. I took Accutane for 5 months the first time and 3 months the second time. I have had clear skin for 2 years. Drug changed my life and helped with my self esteem tremendously. I had very bad acne. I do not recommend this drug if...
10
March 22, 2011
2
229,993
Lastacaft
conjunctivitis, allergic
"I have been using Lastacaft for about two weeks. My ophthalmologist said to try an over the counter medication called Zaditor when the sample he gave me ran out since it is expensive even with insurance. So on Monday I started the Zaditor and my eyes starting burning once again. I gave up today and bought the more...
10
March 28, 2013
13
88,567
Adderall
adhd
"I was prescribed this medicine when I was a young child for ADHD. I took it all the way though my high school years until I decided I didn't need it. I backed this theory by saying "It made me feel funny and zone out". I stopped taking it and since then I dropped out of school, picked up a drug problem and have been i...
10
May 28, 2009
77
176,942
Adalimumab
crohn's disease
"It took doctors years to diagnose me with moderate to severe Crohn's. I've been on Humira for 8 months now and I feel the best that I have ever felt. I rarely get sick and I have more energy to keep up with my active lifestyle. The only side effect was that I got two very small marks of psoriasis which were gone wi...
9
August 20, 2017
1
55,931
Effexor
depression
"I started Effexor after the birth of my first child due to post-partum depression. I have never been severely depressed prior to this. My doctor first prescribed Zoloft which did not help at all. After two weeks, I was put on Effexor and started feeling better within a few days. The only side effect that I ever notice...
9
January 4, 2011
39
39,334
Contrave
obesity
"I am young and considered Obese. I am a healthy individual though and just wanted to shed a few pounds. This pill is what my doctor prescribed. I read through all of the side-effects and decided to give it a go. I lost 8 lbs in two weeks but I don't think that was from the pills. I stopped taking them after the first ...
1
January 30, 2017
35
80,050
Benzonatate
cough
"This medicine does not work. I used it for a couple days and my cough kept getting worse, I finally just threw the rest of the pills out. It also made me feel like I had trouble breathing. Would definitely try something else before going on this."
1
March 26, 2017
13
227,405
Etonogestrel
birth control
"Brilliant now. It just needs time, mine was awful at the start, headaches and stomachache and arm pain and bleeding but 3 months later I have nothing at all. It's worth that wait."
8
July 11, 2013
10
217,896
Strattera
depression
"Strattera definitely helped my adult ADD, and increased my focus. However, it does have a downside, a few actually. Male erectile dysfunction, sweating, rage (but I think now that I'm bipolar, depressed which may be causing it). You will definitely be able to focus better if you have minor ADD, but you will find that...
6
November 9, 2010
11
56,636
Elavil
insomnia
"I was put on Elavil to treat sleep deprivation and for pain relief. Took it for four days. It did not help with the pain and it kept me up instead of putting me to sleep. For the first two days I slept for maybe 3 hours total (slept for one hour, woke up for about an hour, fell asleep for an hour, up again, etc.) th...
4
March 9, 2013
77
144,293
Etonogestrel
birth control
"Hi. I'm a 22 year old black female. I have this BC. I had my insertion July 1 2015 so I'm almost to my 1 year mark. I would give it a 10, but the pain of insertion and the length of my period stop that. i was crying and squirming on the bed because they numbed not a large enough area and the damn woman was moving it a...
9
May 8, 2016
10
204,718
Acetaminophen / propoxyphene
pain
"I just had surgery to correct a deviated septum yesterday and have found that Darvocet does help with the pain however it only lasts about two and a half hours meaning I am only able to sleep for a few hours at a time. I get terribly ill to my stomach with codeine and Vicodin and have not experienced this with the Dar...
5
October 16, 2009
17
123,008
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
birth control
"I switched to Cryselle after a terrible experience starting birth control with Junel. On that, I bled without break for months. So Cryselle seemed like a God-send when the bleeding stopped and I had no spotting between periods. Minimal side effects besides increased acne. My skin was fine before, but I've been on this...
5
May 24, 2014
11
229,288
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"I have been 20 years trying different medications and combinations of them. As with any medicine review what works well for someone may have the opposite effect for another. Latuda has literally given me my life back with such debilitating depression I was starting to give up hope! I knew within one week of starting ...
10
December 2, 2017
0
67,402
Lacosamide
seizures
"My daughter has just been diagnosed with Epilepsy. She started with Keppra but had a seizure while on it so her doctor added Vimpat. He had given me sample packs at first to see how she did. She has been taking it for 4 weeks and seems to be doing well. My main problem is that for a 30 day supply it cost me (with i...
8
February 28, 2017
18
58,438
Fluticasone / salmeterol
copd, maintenance
"I used to take the Advair in Diskus form. I couldn't breath in fast to get enough med so they switched me to the aerosol type Advair. This one works well for me. The thing is, some Drs do not tell you you MUST rinse your entire mouth and gargle after every use. It can cause thrush, which is awful, and voice loss, hoar...
9
November 15, 2017
0
187,014
Nature-Throid
hashimoto's disease
"I was on Synthroid and Cytomel for many years but my symptoms were never alleviated until I started Nature-Throid. I'm most pleased that my depression and foggy headiness were gone shortly after starting it. I continue to see improvements in my energy levels and weight loss."
10
June 1, 2010
168
52,808
Elmiron
interstitial cystitis
"IC nearly drove me out of my mind. I had it for years......even underwent an experimental surgery to increase the bladder neck. Worthless. Considered DMSO infusion, but did not want to put poison into my bladder. Finally found a urologist who prescribed Elmiron. At that time, it supposedly only worked for abou...
10
October 18, 2015
49
3,658
Febuxostat
gout
"Worked well, had attacks 4-6 times a year, bad ones. Haven't had an attack in 2 years but really messed with my mind. My dreams became so vivid and colorful, fall asleep too quickly now. Hard to wake up. Starting to worry about memory loss so am going to switch out for awhile. (doctor agreed)"
9
February 26, 2015
27