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96,369
Sertraline
social anxiety disorde
"Took Zoloft for 3 months, didn't help."
2
February 14, 2010
17
86,830
Midazolam
light sedation
"I had two bowel resections and versed had no after affects after about 5 hours and was very useful for relaxation."
10
December 3, 2015
4
179,240
Olanzapine
depression
"Good at what its made to treat but you gain weight even on 2.5. You may as well walk around stoned on anything higher as you eyes go glassy and you get very tired."
9
June 1, 2016
13
54,481
Bupropion / naltrexone
weight loss
"Contrave isn't magic. For me it just made sticking to a plan way easier. If I wanted to eat all the cake, I could, I wouldn't get sick or anything. What this did though, was make it easier to stick to the 'I'll have a small piece of cake' plan. I haven't cut anything out of my diet, I just have way less of it. That i...
9
August 26, 2017
11
225,906
Bupropion
adhd
"Had little to no effect on my ADHD"
3
March 15, 2010
33
144,756
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I've had this birth control in for almost 3 years now, and I have went from 156 lbs to 224 lbs, I never have been a heavy eater. This birth control really makes you gain a lot of weight. It seems like its almost impossible to lose weight on the birth control my weight stays inbetween 225-210 never any lower or any hig...
6
January 31, 2016
8
186,825
Fexofenadine / pseudoephedrine
allergic rhinitis
"I took it for a cold. It completely eliminated nasal congestion. HOWEVER: gave me terrible insomnia! Use only if absolutely necessary."
7
August 9, 2014
3
37,343
Vyvanse
adhd
"5th month on Vyvanse 30 mg which is on the lower dose end. This med has an awful crash. I exercise 4-6x a week. I eat very healthy. I stay busy. I read so many reviews about the same issue. I did reading about the "minimal" crash felt on this med and it is so scary how pharmaceutical companies try to set the med apart...
1
July 26, 2015
24
66,016
Propranolol
mitral valve prolapse
"I've been on this medicine for at least 10yrs. It has been working so far. I was on something else before they found out that I had Mitral Valve Prolapse all I had was tachycardia then they found the MVP and the meds I was on wasn't working so I was put on this."
6
February 18, 2014
4
205,784
Pristiq
depression
"Both my husband I started taking Pristiq for about a month and it has changed our lives. We are both what we once were and are "supposed to be". It has cleared our concentration and thinking and memory issues and we both feel "normal". Gone is the out of the blue sadness, anger and lack of motivation or interest in an...
10
April 14, 2011
21
214,226
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Tried this 1 day product, I'm mad as hell, the burning intensified more than before, no real relief, save yourself the trouble just go see your doctor."
1
January 7, 2016
2
128,954
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I got Jaydess (Canadian Skyla, same thing) In June 2015. I switched from the pill because I was having a hard time remembering to take it. The procedure itself was pretty painful, but the two waves of cramping only lasted about a minute in total, and my doctor had me cough during the insertion. Had some pretty bad cr...
9
November 28, 2015
3
224,578
Levothyroxine
underactive thyroid
"I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism about six years ago. I had gained a lot of weight and couldn't lose it, and I had almost all symptoms (thinning hair and eyebrows, low body temp, lethargy, etc.) During my first year on thyroxine, I lost 50 pounds. It just came off. I was ecstatic. Slowly, my weight went ...
3
October 23, 2013
62
198,195
Ranolazine
angina
"I have not gained any comfort using this drug."
1
September 23, 2017
0
120,916
Venlafaxine
depression
"Excellent medication for my Panic disorder. You need to take it for 2 weeks before feeling any improvement, no real side effects, yawning and tiredness mainly."
10
November 24, 2017
1
61,308
Citalopram
depression
"I had tried numerous anti depressants before settling on Citalopram. It had the least unpleasant side effects for me. I have taken a small dose daily for approx 5 years. It seems to help me to not feel so low. I'm not sure if some of it is possibly psychosomatic eg a placebo affect. But I'll keep using it as long as i...
8
November 10, 2017
2
18,551
Bactroban
skin and structure infection
"Love this medicine. I got impetigo a few years back. A few days of applying this and it was completely gone. Works great for acne, too. Something I always keep in my medicine cabinet. "
10
January 7, 2012
41
206,957
Seasonale
birth control
"I was introduced to seasonale when i saw my friend have a purple case with pink pills in it. I asked her about her birthcontrol compared to the tri-lo brand pills i was taking. The difference was that with hers you could go three months and not get your period. I thought that was awesome, so i switched from my free pi...
3
September 2, 2015
3
68,349
Plan B
emergency contraception
"We had a failure with the condom. After my girlfriend was able to take the pill 9 hours later. She had a couple days of intense cramping but it came and went. 2 weeks later she got her period on time. I would highly recommend to take the pill within the first 12 hours. If you do You should be fine. The sooner you take...
10
June 18, 2014
29
87,563
Naproxen
back pain
"It works better than Vicodin for my lower back pain. It takes about 45 minutes to kick in."
9
January 31, 2015
49
41,647
Clonidine
opiate withdrawal
"I have a long history of severe opiate addiction. My drug of choice was IV hydromorphone. I struggled with cravings when clean for years. In Feb this year I found a study which suggested that clonidine could be used as long-term therapy for stress-induced cravings in cocaine addicts. I asked my doc to try this on me ...
10
November 28, 2016
76
220,155
Amitriptyline
pain
"Been on amitriptyline for 3-1/2 weeks now i.e. 10mg for 1st 3 weeks and now 20mg for last few days, taken at night before sleeping. It has reduced my lower back and other arthritic pains all day, helped me get better sleep, and also reduced my depression/anxiety levels considerably. So far I am a definite fan. The o...
8
July 27, 2015
122
90,961
Norco
back pain
"I have extensive long-term back damage I will suffer from for the rest of my life. I have been prescribed Norco now for over 2 years and takes my pain level from a 10 to a 7. My body has not yet become immune to the benefits Norco, it offers to relieve my pain even after 2 years. This medicine, combined with aqua ther...
7
August 10, 2012
26
70,072
Naprelan
back pain
"I went to see the doctor after 2 days of heat and inactivity did not help my back. After examining me and taking X-rays he prescribed the Naprelan 500mg time release for me. He also went as far as to warn me that even though I would feel better it was not healed and I needed to take it easy. I am so glad he did becaus...
9
February 22, 2011
31
31,143
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"I wish I read the reviews before applying because I would have never applied it. It is painful and burning and I don't understand how it's allowed in shelves. Please never buy this. There's a 50% chance you will feel this hot cheeto inflammation instead of relief."
1
November 19, 2016
12
55,293
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"STICK WITH IT!!! I didn't really start seeing results to about the second month. You have to remember its not a magic pill, though it does curbs your appetite for carbs and sugar. (I'm in LOVE with Candy). I found myself not even wanting "junk food" for a snack. My advice is start doing some exercise. Example: 100 jum...
7
November 30, 2015
23
66,466
Valacyclovir
cold sores
"I've had cold sores my entire life, recently I've been getting outbreak after outbreak. Each one increasing in severity. Last week I started to get what I thought was going to be a minor outbreak as I had just recovered from my last one the week before. I got online and started researching homeopathic remedies, OTC (A...
9
October 17, 2011
20
205,167
Pristiq
depression
"Put it this way, I've no intention of ever coming off Pristiq. Almost a year and I'm a new woman. It was my first 4th dip of rock bottom but I won't have another one. Depression has such a stigma! What about 'neurotransmitter condition' !!!"
10
October 10, 2017
15
9,287
Clobetasol
psoriasis
"I got this psoriasis when I was in my early 20's and I thought it was nothing because it started in my head. Itching and redness followed but still I ignored it not until it got bigger then I went to my doctor to get checked up. First, he doesn't know what kind of condition I have. He gave me a lot of things that made...
5
September 27, 2010
25
108,394
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"Love this medicine!! I've lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks. It also stop the cravings for alcohol and cigarettes. So I've quit smoking and drinking!! Love it no side effects either other than the first day where I felt like I had the worse hangover ever!! But now I feel great!"
9
April 29, 2015
46
172,304
Clonazepam
seizure prevention
"Only thing that stops my very complex seizures- tried almost everything and it never helped + terrible side effects *UNTIL* I was prescribed this since I was a teen. Easiest on my system and no side effects."
10
August 13, 2017
4
74,309
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
menstrual disorders
"I'm on my second month of taking Loestrin, the first month was just fine, although I've had migraine headaches since taking this pill. Now on my second month I've had spotting, light breakthrough bleeding, and cramps on and off. My doctor told me to stick with it for another month. My periods are much lighter and fewe...
5
August 26, 2010
4
18,299
Embeda
pain
"I have been very impressed. I was taking 10-12 Norco on a daily basis for pain control. This is my third week and I am now taking the 30 mg. I am taking very little Norco now for breakthrough pain. I am less groggy and have better concentration. It did take about a week to get used to the new medicine. All I wanted to...
9
January 15, 2011
48
171,135
Methylnaltrexone
constipation, drug induced
"Before Relistor/or Movantik., anyone in this world experience trying to pass a friggin baseball?? Literally true.. I was on a miracle drug called Movantik for 1 month $435.00!!! And they are pills,1 pill on empty stomach with a bottle of water say 8 am, on pot within 30 minutes, oh what a relief it is!! My insuran...
6
July 14, 2017
2
117,755
Nortriptyline
neurosis
"Treatment for Conversion Disorder - I used to fall down on a daily basis and now I can go without months of falling down. Also excellent as a migraine preventer."
10
January 23, 2009
19
16,698
Yaz
birth control
"I have been taking Yaz for a little less than a year, but I love it! I'm 18 and a freshman in college, I barely ever have the side effects, and I can tell you when I will start my period pretty much down to the hour. I have suffered little weight gain (but then again, I'm a freshman). I've noticed that my side effects...
10
November 11, 2009
5
4,136
Atropine / diphenoxylate
diarrhea
"I've been taking this medicine for colitis for 3 years and now I can take my daughters out by myself. I'm not running to the bathroom or having accidents, it's wonderful. I do have constipation. So anyone with colitis should try it - I take 2 pills in the morning then 1 every 5 hours everyday, and I'm loving life fina...
10
July 26, 2010
2
40,629
Reserpine
high blood pressure
"Suffer from sudden onset of severe paroxysmal hypertension probably best described as Page's Syndrome. Despite the use of four other powerful medicines, Reserpine is the first one to stabilize my labile hypertension. Side effects are nasal congestion and occasional stomach upset. I recommend it for those patients with...
9
June 21, 2009
11
20,283
Cambia
migraine
"Mama said "If it's too good to be true, it probably is". Except for Cambia. This is good stuff. I get headaches so often I don't often notice unless it's a bad one. Relief comes within 10 to 15 minutes. Maybe even less on an empty stomach. Pain, throbbing, sensitivity, all of it. Best part- I can take it at work...
10
December 4, 2016
18
159,919
Bactrim
acne
"If you just started this medicine I know you're probably feeling bad about you acne. BUT LISTEN Bactrim works from the inside out and if you breakout in the first few weeks that's fine stick with it because soon your skin will be clear and Bactrim will help stop breakouts from ever happening in the first place soon! C...
9
July 11, 2014
43
112,849
Bisacodyl
constipation
"I have been overseas for nearly a month now and started experiencing stomach cramps every morning for about a week and then continued with no BM, I'm 19 and have never had issues like this before. Possibly from the food I've been eating not sure, went to a pharmacy here in Thailand and dulcolax is what they gave me, t...
7
December 23, 2016
7
113,385
Bisacodyl
constipation
"So I have experienced constipation ever since I was a kid, I am now 21, and have to regularly take lactulose liquid around once a week. I need something stronger for medication induced constipation and decided to take Ducolax in the morning around 11 to achieve a result by the evening. After dinner at 6 I felt complet...
7
June 1, 2015
12
197,888
Metoprolol
high blood pressure
"Wow!!!!! I have not been feeling well for a long time. Until Toprol lx 25mg. My head is clear. I can think straight. I dont have any anxiety. My work performance is at it greatest level. Even my sexual drive is back. I get up rested in the morning and fell no fatigue. I dont know about anyone else but I'm glad to take...
10
December 2, 2016
53
40,367
Savella
ibromyalgia
"Worked well in the beginning, felt better than I had in years with the exception of nausea the first couple days. This medicine does NOT sit well on an empty stomach! Cleared up the fibro fog, had not felt so awake in 6 years. This did not last though. Eventually felt normal except minus the fibro fog but with cont...
6
January 31, 2010
17
205,424
Pristiq
depression
"Pristiq has worked great for me for anxiety and depression two separate times throughout my life when I was put on other ADs and they didn't work as they should, including Prozac and Cymbalta. Takes awhile to get stable in your system but after about 6 months I was back to myself. Definitely recommend, the only con fo...
9
April 29, 2015
66
115,408
Propofol
anesthesia
"I had my first colonoscopy yesterday. I was given Propofol, now it true light out quickly. Here it is and I am trouble typing, I feel foggy, like I lost coordination, and trouble focusing. Hope this goes away soon."
7
July 15, 2016
9
116,894
Lamictal
bipolar disorde
"I have since I was very young displayed what I know now as Type I Bipolor disorder. Probably one of the worst feeling in the world is to have emotions ebb in and out like tall crashing waves. Then the sun comes out and the water is calm. Then a couple days later here comes the storm. It is the worst feeling to think t...
10
March 8, 2014
99
153,225
Doxycycline
acne
"I have been on this medication for three months now and it is the worst decision I've ever made in my life. I started with moderate cystic acne, my doctor said that doxycycline would work wonders for it, and, sadly, I believed him. Although now I very rarely get cysts, I have broken out severely on my cheeks and foreh...
1
August 17, 2015
9
28,741
Lexapro
ibromyalgia
"I started with Lexapro about 2 years ago. I was angry at everyone. Someone walking down the street, someone in a car, people I didn't know let alone my family. I was in pain, working, doing what you have to do and I was mad. This was a great medicine for me. I take many other medicines but this is one I wouldn't want ...
9
October 19, 2010
50
44,595
Norgesic
muscle spasm
"Not nearly as "masking" as Lortab or Vicodin, but measurably close. It's definitely noticeable that caffeine exists among the ingredients, too. I've felt fairly pain free since taking this medicine."
7
November 25, 2009
12
95,169
Guanfacine
adhd
"my grandson just started Guanfacine 1mg tablets this medication for his ADHD and has slept all day, he was taking Strattera but broke out in a bad rash all over his body. we are new to this and some of these responses are good information. thanks to all who share"
3
February 20, 2016
13
116,385
Adalimumab
crohn's disease
"Been on Humira over two years. This medicine brought my Crohn's under control. I am on one pen every two weeks. Brought it into remission. Well worth the painful shot. That pain is gone in seconds. Beats chronic pain."
10
September 30, 2014
35
226,411
Etonogestrel
birth control
"No period immedietly for the last 2.5 years! Great! My cycle was regular before then. I was depressed leading up to the implant and was worried it would make things worse but it didn't. I have had annoying but not particularly problematic ailments since implant (like ringing in ears and strange bruise marks on lower l...
10
August 4, 2015
4
89,219
Celexa
anxiety and stress
"I have been on Celexa for years, just some advice for people who take this medication. If your feeling sick drink a glass of milk and cut down on your water in take, your just flushing it out your system. 20 year plus anxiety suffer,"
7
July 12, 2016
46
118,139
Naltrexone
alcohol dependence
"I was a heavy drinker from the time I was 15 or so until I was 27 and found Naltrexone. If I wasn't at work or asleep I was drinking, actually sometimes I drank at work. Many ruined relationships and scrapes with death as well as law enforcement. As hard as it was, I stayed sober for 6 whole days before I started the ...
10
July 20, 2017
56
226,286
Etonogestrel
birth control
"About two weeks into having it in my arm, it started to hurt. Then I found I couldn't even find it in my arm! I went to my obgyn and she felt around and found it. So about the third week, I got my period. And here I was, in July, still on my period. I gained about 10 pounds in those months, low sex drive, awful mood s...
1
September 1, 2015
3
7,749
Xanax
anxiety
"I started out on Valium 5 mg 4 times a day when I was 22 due to petit-mal seizures. The doctors said my anxiety was causing my blood pressure to go out the roof. At age 29 had a heart attack due to anxiety making my BP so high I was in V fib. Now at age 38 I'm taking Xanax 2 mg 3 times a day. For me all the antidepres...
10
October 3, 2013
89
205,310
Pristiq
depression
"Pristiq changed my life for the good. I tried others, this was the only one that worked and worked wonders for me. The only downside was a weight gain first year or two which is now under control."
10
January 25, 2017
23
198,169
Metoprolol
high blood pressure
"This is a real good medicine. It controls my blood pressure and I like the way it works."
9
February 2, 2009
40
218,960
Depakote
epilepsy
"I was put on Depakote originally to control my seizures. I loved it. Then when I found out it also was used as a medicine for bipolar disorder, I was thrilled. However, then the love affair ended. My husband and I went to a Reproductive Endocrinologist and found out that it commonly caused women to have Polycyst...
8
March 26, 2010
18
72,087
Tramadol
ibromyalgia
"I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia six years ago - have tried everything (and I mean EVERYTHING, from Amitriptyline to Zoloft & all combinations!) Nothing works as well as Ultram, and nothing else comes close (for me) with as little side effects. Not sure why docs don't want to prescribe this sometimes? I've read posts...
10
January 2, 2015
84
117,313
Jublia
onychomycosis, toenail
"I have suffered from fungal nails on my feet x over 30 years, I have removed them but grow with fungi again, just accept that there was no cure, but I decided to see a podiatry one last last time and she prescribed me Jublia, wao , Wao, wao, this product is expensive, but I am clearing my nails, thanks to GOD, I am 53...
10
December 24, 2016
12
156,151
Cialis
erectile dysfunction
"I'm 56 with high blood pressure began losing the hardness and looked for help. Taking the 5mg daily use and it worked like magic, first time used and it was as hard as a rock. Negative side effects of lower back and leg pain but only happened once, thereafter everything went well sometimes I have stuffy nose in mornin...
10
January 9, 2013
85
16,966
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia
constipation
"I'm 8 weeks preg and couldn't able to move my bowel with hot drinks, colace, fruits,high fiber...stuck with feeling to go but not coming out for a week then I tried MOM which I have no experiences bf so I only took 30cc with warm cup of milk. I took MOM at 11pm and right at 12.30 it started working. Wow it work like c...
10
December 19, 2016
20
41,233
Acetaminophen / oxycodone
pain
"It does very well for pain; I have fibromyalgia and it works for me. It allows me to be able to keep up my 4 active boys; ages 15, 10, 7 and 2. The only reason I don't give it a 10 is that is works quick, but it completely kills my appetite. I otherwise love this medicine."
9
February 23, 2011
22
118,575
Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole
helicobacter pylori infection
"I'm on the last day of a 14 day treatment. A little bad taste but didn't last long. Doctor must have faith with Prevpac because I asked if I need to be retested and he said no. A routine colonoscopy/ upper endoscopy showed the presence of H. Pylori. Still not sure how I was infected, had an endoscopy 5 years ago and...
10
June 16, 2013
16
146,316
Suboxone
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"The only thing about this pill is, it gives me a headache."
10
October 20, 2009
0
101,884
Terbinafine
tinea capitis
"My 7yr old is currently on this med she takes a half of a 250 once daily. She currently has a rash all over her chest and forehead ,dark urine, and a dry cough. It seems to be working on the ringworm but I'm very concerned about the side effects."
4
December 28, 2016
3
144,794
Etonogestrel
birth control
"This implant destroyed the last 4 months of my life. After having it inserted 6 months ago, at month two I started developing horrible, debilitating anxiety, sadness...mood swings. I lost a relationship that was very important to me because the anxiety made life unbearable. Doctor's testing results today show my hormo...
1
January 23, 2016
8
74,043
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I have been taking this pill for over a year. I only got on the pill because I get serious cramps. The pill gives me a lighter period on time every month and no cramps at all. BUT I have NO SEX DRIVE at all. I'm completely dry and my boyfriend is sick of it."
4
December 29, 2011
2
89,154
Celexa
anxiety and stress
"Citalopram has been a life saver for me. I've gone on and off of it over the past 5-6 years, but I've currently been on it for a year straight and it's seriously helped me so much. I have awful, debilitating anxiety. Citalopram has really helped. I still have anxiety, but it is so much more manageable and I'm able to ...
10
April 18, 2017
53
171,064
Quetiapine
depression
"My 16 year old daughter has been in and out of the hospital for a year and 8 months with alot of ups and downs. She was given Seroquel xr and she is like a new person. She has gained weight from it and wanted to be taken off of it, but as the doctor started taking her off of it she did not like what was happening to h...
10
September 30, 2008
80
95,658
MS Contin
chronic pain
"My fabulous pain management Dr. Just put me on 30mg twice a day I have been taking this dose for a week now, I'm also taking Norco-10/325 up to eight a day and Soma 350mg. I have been taking these medicines for several years now. I have relief from taking the Norco and Soma but it just didn't seem to last as long, wou...
10
August 26, 2013
107
56,028
Estradiol
atrophic vaginitis
"Someone replied to my first response that I need to wait 6 months. Well its been way over 2 years now, and I am still tearing and having that stinging feeling. I use 100% organic coconut oil for a lube, as my OBGYN said to try that too. I have no side effects from the coconut oil. I used both and then after "endur...
5
March 19, 2016
34
71,295
Levora
birth control
"I've been on the Levora pill for 3.5 years now. My breasts never got any bigger, and I got a bit of acne that I ended up getting medication for. My periods have been really light, as others are saying. However, I'm an athlete and have just been diagnosed with Osteopenia (early onset of Osteoperosis) and I'm only 22. B...
3
March 14, 2016
2
49,637
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"Great BC. Initially I gained about 5 pounds but that's probably the case with every BC and you can work to keep it off. Didn't change my mood or my sex drive, and periods have been much more bearable. Only thing is--if you mess up the pack (i.e., miss a pill, etc.) your period can last start early and last very long. ...
9
July 1, 2015
4
27,758
Lexapro
depression
"I've been on Zoloft (Sertraline) in the past and now Lexapro. I find them equally effective and no real difference in side effects. Insomnia, dry mouth and yawning/jaw clenching for the first couple of weeks which is unpleasant but transient. My anxiety levels started to improve after a couple of weeks but didn't noti...
8
June 23, 2017
17
184,643
Efudex
keratosis
"Have applied for three weeks once a day. Increased to twice this last week. MY face is quite red and sore and I am amazed at how many spots have come out. Will continue for a few more days. This site has encouraged me. I wasn't sure whether to keep going."
8
August 4, 2017
5
54,935
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"I've been taking contrave for 2weeks now and I lost 12lbs my starting weight was 222 and now I'm 210 I havent experienced any headaches no nausea"
10
September 11, 2016
66
94,266
Trintellix
depression
"I was under a lot of stress and anxiety from work and a difficult relationship. My doctor prescribed Brintellix for me. He gave me samples for 1 month. I have only been on Prozac briefly in the past for about 8 months many years ago. Only recently I have had symptoms of stress and anxiety. This medication seems to wor...
10
March 12, 2015
18
19,487
Pregabalin
ibromyalgia
"This medication gave me relief but then the major effects came. In my 7th year severe headache every day, retina tore from blood vessels bursting, rash started on ankle spread all the way up my right leg. Finally I decided to find some other way to handle this terrible pain."
3
January 29, 2015
93
135,977
Acamprosate
alcohol dependence
"I have been a functioning alcoholic for over 10 years and still don't know why I began abusing alcohol. I started taking Campral a week ago and have had absolutely no cravings or desire to drink. I asked my MD what she recommended to help and Capral was her solution. I can not believe how effective or fast ...
10
November 11, 2016
93
91,609
Xyrem
narcolepsy
"2.75g x 2 every night for five years. Deeper sleep with dreaming not infrequent. No side effects whatsoever. I've not gotten used to the salt added during manufacture."
10
January 10, 2013
19
11,787
Trulicity
diabetes, type 2
"I take my 6th dose of 0.75 mg Trulicity tomorrow (10/21/16) and I feel great! The first few doses came with some nausea and a little cramping but I was expecting it. Now I don't have cramping or nausea but I notice that my appetite is almost non existent for the first day or two so I just remind myself to eat small he...
10
October 20, 2016
43
138,473
Phentermine
weight loss
"I've been taking Adipex capsules for 1 week now and I am down 11 pounds. I don't exercise. The pill just makes me not want to eat. I have to make myself eat. I also have severe dry mouth, so I drink water way more now. The only other side effect I have is heart flutters. But I can handle that, because it happened to m...
10
May 5, 2014
143
129,253
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Do not stress out. I was in your position and I would re read reviews hoping for the best but thinking the worst, me and my boyfriend had sex and the condom broke, we took plan b about 15 minutes after, but it takes 10 minutes for the sperm to reach an egg. I was stressing out and thought I was pregnant but the faster...
10
September 22, 2015
7
171,994
Amitiza
constipation, drug induced
"It seemed to work for a couple of days. Afterwards I had the side effect of over-sleeping. I slept an extra 3 hours on the 3rd morning of this drug's use. Also, no output. I had to use enema to get some output. No s**t!! I wasted hundreds of dollars cash on this drug."
2
June 20, 2015
27
96,796
Lariam
malaria prevention
"I took this for two years whilst in East Africa. Although many people told me it was not good, I found no side effects and never have suffered from Malaria. I had regular Liver function teats and no adverse symptoms were found."
10
June 17, 2013
11
57,872
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone
pain
"Extreme nausea along with hot flashes and dizziness masked any improvement in my pain condition. It was so intense that I decided that I would rather deal with the pain than suffer another dose of the side effect."
4
January 5, 2012
17
51,044
Azithromycin
pharyngitis
"Always use this 1 to 2 hours after meal for maximum effectiveness."
9
December 5, 2016
2
28,911
Lexapro
anxiety
"I was put on this for my anxiety disorder and my bulimia/anorexia. I was put on 5 mg and than bumped up to 15 mg over a months times. I started this drug three months ago and last month I had to be taken off. I had bruises all over my legs, I had no energy, I would fall asleep at 10pm and wake up at noon the next day ...
3
June 16, 2009
10
24,841
Deplin
depression
"My sister was tested and has the MTHFR mutation. I have struggled with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bowel problems since childhood. I have only been on Deplin for five days but I have never been so energized and just generally happy in my life. Finally I have hope for the future. Before I was unsure how long I could...
10
May 10, 2015
161
192,437
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I've been taking Ocella for 6 months. First birth control I've ever been on and I haven't had any major problems. I used to have terrible cramps during my period with a very heavy flow and now it's wicked light and virtually no cramps! Didn't have any moody side effects and no weight gain."
9
August 13, 2014
11
10,540
Spironolactone
hirsutism
"I've been on this for barely a week for excessive hair growth on my neck and face. Only side affect present so far is the drowsiness. Barely within an hour and I'm ready to sleep. Only problem is it makes me sleep for a quantity of 5 to 12 hours. Definitely a night time medication."
7
February 18, 2015
46
24,882
Avodart
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"I've had 2 TURPS 11 years ago. Flow was fully obstructed for over a year. Flow has been decreasing. Have been taking this for one week and flow seems noticably improved. No side effects."
10
September 29, 2008
79
122,926
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
birth control
"I have been on this pill twice now. The first time I was in it I used it for 6 months and my doctor decided to take me off of it for some time because I began having breakthrough bleeding and periods as long as if not longer than before I was on the pill and just as painful. After some time on anther pill my doctor re...
2
May 24, 2016
2
197,776
Desvenlafaxine
depression
"I have been using Pristiq a little over a month and I feel so much better. The first week I was very tired and extremely sleepy. My appetite has decreased and I've lost 10 pounds. I highly recommend Pristiq."
10
November 7, 2008
67
121,712
Venlafaxine
depression
"Effective but bad side effects of nausea. "
10
August 5, 2014
31
109,268
Nexplanon
birth control
"I had Nexplanon inserted Oct 26th 2016. I haven't had a period since December, which will always worry me. Plus side I haven't had any reasonable weight gain from insert. Downsides are the depression, mood swings, and my acne (I haven't had since high school) came back. I haven't lost sex drive. But I have pregnancy s...
5
February 12, 2017
1
74,589
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"Works great. Some drowsiness."
10
June 29, 2009
0