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20,229 | Macrobid | urinary tract infection | "It worked really well to clear up my urinary tract infection and within a day I had no symptoms; however, I was so tired while I was taking this! I also would get feeling of nausea quite often and occasionally would make me vomit. I took on a full stomach but still got the feelings of nausea and fatigue." | 5 | July 21, 2014 | 64 |
86,888 | Latuda | schizophrenia | "At first I thought I had found a *miracle medicine* for my schitzoaffective disorder, as I was waking up early each morning with energy. Over time I noticed an increasingly strong yet underlying feeling of anxiety, which led me to have constant severe panic attacks. At one point I had to leave the mall as I had such a... | 3 | December 11, 2017 | 0 |
107,507 | Implanon | birth control | "I had the Implanon inserted in January. No weight gain or mood swings. The only thing I do not like is my period which I have been on for about 5 weeks now. Wonder if it's ever going to stop. Other than that I'm fine. And I will not be taking this out any time soon because I hated the pills and the Depo shot and besid... | 8 | June 1, 2011 | 0 |
111,564 | Cipro | urinary tract infection | "Have taken cipro before for a uti with no problems; & immediate relief. This time after 2 days of 500 MG twice a day right calf muscle cramping horribly along with tingling & numbness on bottom of both feet. Very lethargic, but uti is better. Will cut in half & try 250 MG 3 times a day." | 8 | April 11, 2015 | 34 |
70,789 | Magnesium citrate | constipation | "After being backed up for over two weeks, being asked how many months pregnant I was, and several suppositories, I tried MC grape flavor. It tasted AWFUL! Within 15 mins, I finished the bottle and immediately felt nauseous. An hour later I threw up like it wasn't anyone's business! 3 hours into it, I decided to use fl... | 10 | June 4, 2017 | 18 |
149,443 | Mirena | 8</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I've had my Mirena in for 4 years. The reason I got it in is because I had bad endometriosis pain and symptoms. Since then the 1st couple of months I had a lot of bleeding and cramps but then my body adjusted to it all and life has been great! I'm able to function properly again and have never felt this good. I don't... | 10 | November 18, 2013 | 8 |
220,172 | Amitriptyline | interstitial cystitis | "I started at 10 mg on this, but quickly went to 25 mg, as the pain was too much. Now I´ve levelled it to 20 mg per day, in the evening, and it has been wonderful, This, along with a careful diet, have helped and almost put in remission my IC symptoms. Side effects for me include grogginess, but that´s wearing away the... | 9 | June 18, 2015 | 36 |
102,782 | Aripiprazole | depression | "I had moderate to severe depression on and off, mostly on, for years. Nothing seemed to work, until I tried Abilify. I take about 2-3mg a day. I have been on it for five years now with no side effects and no recurrence of depression symptoms. " | 10 | May 13, 2014 | 161 |
7,216 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "Had very embarrassing sweating problems for the past 5 years and have tried everything from "clinical strength" deodorant to using a special crystal rock-none can even compare at ALL to Hypercare. It has changed my life for the better and now I feel more comfortable at work and wearing new styles. It does burn a bit a... | 10 | April 14, 2011 | 1 |
21,570 | Ginkgo | herbal supplementation | "Seems to increase capacity for recalling short-term information Vs. mid-term. Noticeably easier to learn during use. There seems to be complications with taking this herb/extract.
It may be causing:
Increased light sensitivity; car headlights, transitioning from indoors to outdoors and any focused light i.e. laser... | 6 | December 19, 2016 | 0 |
228,663 | Alprostadil | erectile dysfunction | "I tried it several times with and without Cialis, didn't do a thing for me. It cause vein swelling and pressure in my lower left leg which I thought was odd. Will not use it again." | 2 | July 3, 2015 | 43 |
69,519 | Buprenorphine | chronic pain | "I've suffered from nerve damage for 10 years. I've taken most all the medications prescribed for pain. I've always needed to up my dose after short periods of time. I finally got tired of it not being able to function because the amount need to take the pain away would make me loopy or high. So I was put on methadone.... | 9 | February 23, 2014 | 74 |
31,056 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I got the 7-day combination pack with all the nice stuff to help the itching of your YI stop, hoping that would bring my suffering to an end... little did I know I'd be up the entire night crying.... the burning and itching is 10x worse than the YI... DON'T use this, whatever you do...." | 1 | January 21, 2017 | 11 |
47,790 | Adapalene | acne | "I've been battling acne ever since I was a teenager, and now I'm 23, still battling acne until here recently. I had heard about Differin, and how adapalene can help stubborn acne. I purchased the gel about 2 weeks ago, and I must say my breakouts are almost gone. I dealt with dryness and a burning sensation the first ... | 9 | February 2, 2017 | 23 |
76,076 | Ezetimibe / simvastatin | high cholesterol | "Lowered cholesterol from 290's to 170.
Side effects:
More tired than when I don't take it.
Can't eat grapefruit or products that contain it.
Anything consumed with yeast solids (unfiltered beer[Blue Moon], yeast based vitamins[Foodform Manna], yeasty breads, etc.) causes constipation." | 9 | May 20, 2008 | 66 |
83,432 | Iloperidone | schizophrenia | "My daughter had great symptom control, but developed urinary and fecal incontinence after being on it for over a year. Back to looking for the next best medication." | 8 | October 24, 2012 | 19 |
128,934 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I got Skyla just a few days ago. The actual procedure part lasted maybe 2 minutes...those 2 minutes felt like 2 hours though. Worst pain ever! However, I have not spotted one bit since! I was really worried after reading multiple reviews saying that women spotted for weeks right after they had it put in..I guess I'm n... | 8 | December 10, 2015 | 0 |
83,604 | Levocetirizine | allergies | "I have used levocetrizine. It makes me sleep for 20 hours. I feel so drowsy. I can't even work in the mornings. Although I took it at night still till midday I was so drowsy I could just drop down and sleep anywhere. I think I need to change this medicine." | 5 | October 17, 2009 | 8 |
207,086 | Emollients | dry skin | "My hands were so dry from work and corn huskers lotion made them feel better almost immediately. Within days my hands were back to feeling normal." | 10 | November 11, 2016 | 3 |
133,285 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "Low estrogen is a very common thing in my family. I told my doctor about this, and she prescribed Tri-Sprintec, because it has triple the amount of estrogen found in women. If you don't have low estrogen, and you are using Tri-Sprintec, of course you are going to experience unpleasant side effects such as acne, mood s... | 10 | April 12, 2012 | 11 |
62,800 | Biotene Mouthwash | xerostomia | "I have sjogrens so have a dry mouth. From the first time I tried it I was impressed with no dryness from alcohol in my mouth, no burning. This mouth wash has kept my breathe and mouth slightly moist for awhile afterward use too. I highly recommend this for dry mouth, from medications or medical conditions." | 10 | January 15, 2017 | 7 |
46,781 | Clindamycin | acne | "It has been an amazing product, I am using this for two years daily and it removed all my pimples and marks, I like this product, no major reaction problems, some times skin may redden, but I rate it 10 out of 10" | 10 | October 17, 2015 | 31 |
121,526 | Venlafaxine | major depressive disorde | "Started at 75 then gradually increased to 300 mg over the course of about a year. Has worked so well for me. 300 mg is optimal for me. If I drop below that my symptoms return within a few days. It has horrible withdrawal effects though. Nausea, headache, dizziness, weakness. It's worth it to me though. I can think cle... | 10 | September 7, 2015 | 41 |
56,641 | Elavil | anxiety and stress | "I have been taking Elavil for over 5 years now and I must say it has changed my whole outlook completely. I was diagnosed as bi-polar, depressed and an insomniac. This medication has improved all three of my conditions." | 9 | November 14, 2012 | 198 |
124,176 | Skyla | birth control | "This thing is giving me so many problems it's ridiculous. I've had to drive all the way to the gyno SEVERAL times because of my side effects. Coincidently, I have yet another appointment today. My body does not like this thing. When it was first placed inside, I experienced the worst pain I have ever felt in my life (... | 4 | April 28, 2016 | 1 |
119,654 | Testosterone | hypogonadism, male | "Have been on testosterone cypionate as prescribed by doctor at 200 mcg bi-weekly. Have noticed much increased energy and libido (I am a 58 year old man) and also strength-building. It has also sharpened my mental concentration. I was hypo-gonadal with 330 T level." | 9 | April 24, 2009 | 99 |
228,558 | Geodon | bipolar disorde | "After horrible experiences with a multitude of different antidepressants, the realization came upon me that I was possibly bipolar due to a prolonged episode of what I thought could be mania. Well, my psychiatrist put me on Geodon (40 mg in the evening). So far, it's been 2 months and I have had not one depressive o... | 8 | October 8, 2015 | 28 |
193,408 | Cyclobenzaprine | ibromyalgia | "Amrix is good for muscle cramps. It reduces pain from a 10 to a 7 for me. That is a big deal for me. I am 24/7 in pain. No medicine can reduce that pain below a 5." | 8 | October 6, 2012 | 42 |
58,874 | Pradaxa | prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation | "I have been taking Pradaxa for 5 months. The first two months, I really thought I would have to go back to warfarin due to stomach/bowel problems and significant heartburn. After a couple of months, the digestive and bowel problems gradually went away. I also discovered the heartburn was reduced by taking the pill ... | 7 | August 23, 2011 | 53 |
84,997 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | acne | "This is my third month into Trinessa. I can't say I hate it, and definitely can't say I love it. During my first 2 weeks I experienced very awful breast tenderness (making roller coasters at the time not a pleasant experience) and some nausea and major headaches. My first period on this was a little hellish, but my pe... | 6 | January 22, 2016 | 3 |
97,629 | Nitroglycerin | angina | "I have had heart disease for many years and always have a bottle (tiny!) of sub-lingual nitros in my pocket. When I feel chest pain, one under the tongue and the pain goes away, in my case, every time. The nitro works very quickly to dilate your blood vessels allowing more blood and oxygen to get to your heart muscle.... | 10 | February 24, 2016 | 9 |
129,733 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "LADIES!! Please do not take to heart everything you read online of other people's experiences. I am a 20 year old who has been on Yaz for the past 4 years and have never been pregnant. I went in today to have Skyla inserted at a local planned parenthood and I could not have been more nervous due to the terrible insert... | 10 | May 27, 2015 | 11 |
202,256 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "It's a miracle product and I've just learned that Glaxo stopped manufacturing in 2014! It shrunk my enlarged pores and prevents any new breakouts - best medicine I've ever used and now scared they will stop producing it. I've been using it over 8 years now. The out of pocket was a lot but it's so worth it and nothing... | 10 | August 14, 2014 | 32 |
198,282 | Exenatide | diabetes, type 2 | "I started this 4 weeks ago, I am ready to quit, my nausea is so bad, it is hard to deal with. I was told it would go away, not! My sugars are running a lot lower and I stopped the actos. I feel like it is a huge rock in my stomach, and looking, smelling, or trying to eat makes me want to gag. I am hanging on one more ... | 5 | April 17, 2016 | 13 |
60,734 | MoviPrep | bowel preparation | "I wished I hadn't visited this page before taking the MoviPrep because I had no worries until I saw the bad experiences. I have emetiphobia and saw others having chills and cramps, which were the symptoms of some of my worst bouts of digestive distress. I am delighted to say the only unpleasant thing I experience was... | 9 | February 14, 2016 | 5 |
90,078 | Tofranil | interstitial cystitis | "For 3 years I have been battling bladder cancer. My bladder has shrunk, the pain has been great, the need to urinate is every 15 minutes or so. I have had 9 biopsies, some malignant and more recently 3 in a row benign. I have interstitial cystitis and started using Tofranil 5 months ago. Over the course of those 5 m... | 9 | November 15, 2009 | 75 |
7,860 | Xanax | anxiety | "I started taking Xanax at age 20 and it was a great medicine. I had such bad panic attacks and just constant anxiety 24/7. I started out on a low dose and within 15 mins I felt calm and fine. I got from the place of not being able to walk outside or answer the phone to being able to get married, have a job, go on vac... | 6 | May 9, 2011 | 14 |
47,489 | Tapentadol | pain | "I have been taking 15mg of oxycotin 3 times a day. Recently given palexia 50mg to replace a dose of oxycotin. Gives me a bad headache and nausea but seems to reduce the pain same as the other meds. It stopped working and I have continued with the midday dose of oxycotin and use palexia to top up before bed. I often ... | 6 | January 17, 2016 | 8 |
147,641 | Alprazolam | depression | "I have taken this for a chronic stuttering problem. It has lessened my anxiety, anxiousness and depressive moods in speech situatuions as well as daily stress. Due to being fast acting, it has been my experience this is the better of the many antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs. I have not found it addictive, and ... | 10 | February 4, 2009 | 35 |
45,481 | Fluoxetine | premenstrual dysphoric disorde | "A renowned medication to help PMDD, but barely helped me. Helped with my anxiety and depression quite well (despite lack of emotion), but always got hormonal monthly, which was confusing. It actually made some symptoms worse. On Lexapro now, so hopefully that helps!" | 1 | April 30, 2015 | 15 |
85,029 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I'm 19, and after a very poor experience with the birth control Beyaz, I was switched to Tri-Sprintec. After several months, my cramps have decreased in pain and my acne that I have struggled with for over 5 years is almost completely gone! I am amazed! haha. PLEASE, don't read reviews on the internet for a specific b... | 10 | January 4, 2016 | 27 |
40,199 | Amiodarone | arrhythmia | "Tiredness/ fatigue
Confused/forgetful
Dry/ burning eyes
Ringing in my ears
Skin feels like it is crawling. My hands and forearms feel like they are burning, like all the nerve endings are on fire, to a lesser degree this is also affecting my feet. I can't bare anyone touching me, even the slightest touch is ... | 2 | March 15, 2016 | 41 |
38,765 | Contrave | weight loss | "I started on 9/22/17, at 182 lbs. and today, I weighed in at 173.8lb. Yes, I had all the symptoms that have been expressed, and I am finally at the end of my 4th week, and feel so much better. Drink lots of water (I only drink water now), take a Pepcid in the morning before you eat to help with the nausea when you t... | 10 | October 20, 2017 | 15 |
1,701 | Zolmitriptan | migraine | "I take 2.5mg and have taken it for 14 years. It does stop the pain in 15 minutes but I feel like I have the flu after and lately a lot of bladder pain, urinary infections every 6 months and urinating a lot with loss of urinary control. I am 65 years old and have had migraines forever.
Does anyone experience bladder i... | 5 | October 8, 2017 | 0 |
219,726 | Amitriptyline | ibromyalgia | "I have been taking 20mg at night for a couple of years and can't praise it highly enough. I had terrible muscle cramps and twitching and constant burning pain in my arms and legs, within a few days of starting the drug, my symptoms began to ease. The twitching is now only very mild, the pain is 2 out of 10 and the sp... | 10 | September 29, 2017 | 1 |
63,974 | Sertraline | post traumatic stress disorde | "I was put on Zoloft for PTSD. I took 25 mg daily for just over 3 months. It really did help my anxiety and allowed me to finish the school year. With Zoloft I have been a lot calmer, and it really helped me with day to day activities. If you just started this medication and are experiencing side effects, hang in there... | 7 | June 26, 2017 | 6 |
176,286 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "I have severe flight anxiety and was prescribed Ativan 5-10 years ago to take before flights. It works really well, and gives me this deep feeling of calm that helps me not panic on planes. I used to shake for an entire eight hour flight, and while my anxiety doesn't entirely disappear with a 2mg dose, it's vastly m... | 10 | June 29, 2016 | 32 |
145,485 | Qsymia | obesity | "I was pre-diabetic and had a heart to heart with my doc about how it was time to change my habits. I started this in June 2016, lost an average of 10lb per month - started at 226lb and got down to 186lb before easing off of it to maintain on my own. I hadn't had to worry about food in my youth but 3 kids, work and m... | 10 | October 22, 2017 | 12 |
226,917 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had this birth control for about 4 months now. My periods last for like 15 days every month and it's really annoying. But it's very effective when it comes to preventing pregnancy." | 1 | September 7, 2014 | 8 |
37,924 | Adipex-P | obesity | "I’m so envious of those of you that this worked on! I have completed 2 months of this pill daily and nothing. I did get some side effects the first week (faster heart rate, jittery, dry mouth, muscle clenching) and felt I was eating less but clearly not. I still feel just as hungry and I’m on the 37.5mg dose! My dr to... | 2 | October 27, 2017 | 7 |
46,449 | Modafinil | narcolepsy | "Great medicine. I just wish it wasn't so expensive." | 8 | May 27, 2009 | 15 |
226,115 | Remicade | rheumatoid arthritis | "I have been on two other DMARDs (Enbrel and Orencia) with little or only so-so results. With Remicade I felt relief almost immediately with no adverse reactions. I noticed my inflammation and pain have greatly decreased but most importantly the fatigue that dogged me has lifted. I am hoping that this medicine keeps wo... | 10 | June 29, 2009 | 64 |
217,310 | Clarithromycin | sinusitis | "It has been 2 months since I was put on Biaxin (see my entry on March 3). I only got through 4 days of a 10 day course. I have had diarrhea for 2 months, have lost 20 lbs, have nausea off and on every day. I have had many work ups and stool samples, all negative. My ears have been ringing (tinnitus) since I went on Bi... | 1 | April 19, 2016 | 8 |
34,452 | Bystolic | high blood pressure | "Since switching to Bystolic from atenolol I have experienced my arms falling asleep at night and light headedness. Coreg CR made me cloudy in thinking, felt like a rubber band was around my chest, and I didn't feel as calm as when I was taking atenolol. I switched from atenolol to Coreg CR so I could overcome the wall... | 3 | January 30, 2009 | 46 |
229,438 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "I have been on latuda for 3-4 years at 40 mg. I also take celexa for my bipolar 1 disorder . The latuda has helped me feel better but the weight gain of 50 lbs I put on has depressed me to the point that I stopped taking latuda this week. So far I have just experienced some insomnia and racing thoughts. I pray that th... | 3 | June 17, 2016 | 25 |
9,903 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I'm getting ready to finish up my second pack at the end of this week. I have to say after the first month, I really debated to quit taking it. I had HORRIBLE side effects. Constant headaches, muscle aches and spasms and my period was HORRIFIC. Then again this was the first real period I've had in years. It came o... | 7 | September 15, 2014 | 16 |
95,307 | Otezla | plaque psoriasis | "I feel like the ground is moving under me , I have headaches and diarrhea . My hands hurt a lot, I wear white gloves to try to protect them . It would be better to learn what is causing it than to be medicated . I am not as happy as I was before this medicine . Why can they make this medicine , but not know what ... | 4 | January 25, 2017 | 9 |
156,185 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "I started taking Cialis to treat ED after prostate removal and find it to be helping me significantly, been using it for about 5 weeks, even though I have not had a good enough erection necessary for intercourse, it is getting there slowly. I did develop what appears to be related to Cialis (since it started when I st... | 8 | March 12, 2010 | 13 |
215,656 | Copper | birth control | "I have had ParaGard for 5 years and it has been perfect for me. I have never had children and insertion HURT. I hadn't prepared or taken any pain killers. I needed pain killers for a week and my next three or four periods were more painful. To be fair, I had previously been on the pill which regulated my periods and ... | 9 | April 15, 2017 | 7 |
144,247 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had 3 implants in total now and just had my last one removed after having it for a year. I had two with no problems apart from acne. The last I had after I had my first child and it was the worst thing ever. I'd lost all the baby weight then had the implant inserted and gained 3 stone back in about 4 months. Noth... | 3 | June 4, 2016 | 9 |
154,533 | Bunavail | opiate dependence | "awful!this med is soooo bad.doesn't stick to cheek or absorb the BUP.It had me doubting myself?And........ahhhhhhh."......Why are they pushing this BS??????worst 2 weeks I have had in treatment..........Sick,withdrawing, but go back toDr Tuesday to change back to suboxone,almost relapsed"........Hating the Insurance n... | 1 | April 30, 2016 | 11 |
46,258 | Modafinil | narcolepsy | "Hi, I have taken this medicine for a year. I have found that it works, but it takes a lot of work (if that makes any sense.) I
I am on 400mg a day for narcolepsy. I have found with this medicine if I take it and then eat, almost no effect, if I eat wait about an hour, take the pill then that's fine.
If I don't drin... | 6 | April 9, 2017 | 5 |
100,500 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "Since I started taking Desogen its cleared up my acne. The one thing I don't like about it is the mood swings. One moment I'm mad and another I'm crying. I have also noticed I have been losing weight since I started taking it. I have also noticed that me and my boyfriend have been fighting a lot because of the mood sw... | 9 | April 1, 2013 | 11 |
87,242 | Latuda | bipolar disorde | "Been on Latuda 40MG for about three weeks. I'm still having some depression, sadness, but not nearly what I was when I first started on it. My Psych DOC and I are considering a jump to 80MG, but I'll be trying to get pregnant soon. Other than that, I think it's doing okay." | 8 | April 15, 2013 | 26 |
202,978 | Gildess Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I have been on this pill for about 2 years now and it gets worse and worse each month. I have experienced horrible nausea, headaches, mood swings and depression. I constantly have bleeding throughout the month and my period never comes when I'm supposed to have it. It is almost as irregular and heavy as it was when I ... | 1 | February 27, 2016 | 6 |
156,165 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "I'm 55 years old and in reasonably good health but noticed I was losing it about 5 years ago to the point where my wife and I were having very little sex. I got scammed in one of those ED clinics, tried a pump (it was awkward and not that effective) and then I tried Viagra. While it worked, it gave me the worst head... | 10 | November 15, 2010 | 44 |
171,948 | Meloxicam | inflammatory conditions | "I used this medication for about a year for bursitis in my left shoulder. When taken regularly it did help reduce my pain quite a bit. I could definitely tell when I did not take it every day. The pain would return pretty bad. I did not want to take cortisone shots so this worked well for me." | 7 | February 21, 2009 | 84 |
215,338 | Fidaxomicin | clostridial infection | "My mother in law had cdiff for 10 months. Flagyl and vancomycin were given repeatedly with cdiff returning after a day or two. I found difficid after doing some research on line. Took the doctors 2 months to agree to prescribe it. She took the difficid for 10 days and has been clear of cdiff for a month and has been ... | 10 | November 28, 2015 | 7 |
148,017 | Norethindrone | birth control | "Worst pill I have ever taken! I am very regular without any pill. I started taking this after I had my son for pregnancy prevention because my doctor said it wouldn't interfere with my milk production. However right after I started taking it, my milk totally stopped. I mistakingly continued to take it for birth contro... | 1 | March 29, 2016 | 3 |
32,167 | Wellbutrin XL | depression | "It's only day 2 and I swear I already feel more like myself. I don't even think it could be from a placebo effect...because I actually went to bed last night and woke up in the morning (this hasn't happened in years)! I used to wake up 4-5 times a night. I also woke up BEFORE my alarm and with energy! I regained my s... | 10 | February 23, 2012 | 73 |
13,355 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "I knew I struggled with ADD in college but refused to go on medication because of the stigma associated with Adderall. My father has ADD as well and refused medications. Now at 56 he is homeless, can't hold down a job, can't control his finances, health, or any responsibilities. When I graduated college and started my... | 10 | February 11, 2016 | 70 |
216,165 | Copper | birth control | "I think it's great, got the smallest one T360 I think , hurt a lot getting it in but didn't last long! Cramps all night could not sleep from pain! Next day much better then nothing. Can't tell it's there! Except stomach bloated lots! For about a week then went to normal felt a bit run down as well and a lot of dischar... | 9 | February 21, 2015 | 11 |
164,149 | Fluorouracil | skin cance | "I have used Carac for 4 weeks. After the 1st week I began seeing flakiness, redness, burning and itching. Taking a warn shower was painful, being in a car with the heat on was painful. But I've gotten through it. Layers and layers of skin have peeled off. Underneath my skin is as soft as a baby's bottom and clear.... | 7 | November 7, 2009 | 135 |
142,477 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I got pregnant after 6 months of using it. The IUD was removed and I had a miscarriage." | 2 | September 21, 2017 | 1 |
121,296 | Venlafaxine | depression | "venlafaxine is a HORRIBLE drug. I have put three stone on in the few months I was on it, despite being active!I asked to be put in an antidepressant that didn't have that side effect so this has made me feel even worse. You mustcbe good at remembering the exact time to take this or withdrawals kick in within a few hou... | 1 | June 17, 2016 | 3 |
58,327 | Conjugated estrogens | postmenopausal symptoms | "So I just started this yesterday and wonder I am feeling a little bit worked up (sexually charged) has anyone else experienced this?
My main concern was dryness I had a hysterectomy, 11 years ago and was taking Estradiol and didn't really feel anything different would still get the hot flashes mostly during the day... | 10 | October 13, 2017 | 3 |
41,039 | Acetaminophen / oxycodone | chronic pain | "Works great, strong stuff." | 10 | April 28, 2016 | 6 |
30,764 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I just got home from pharmacy and I purchased the 3 day pack. I was planning on waiting until right before I sleep tonight to do the first one, but my lady part has been itchy all day so I just used the anti itch cream and holy moly it BURNS. It itches MORE now plus a burning sensation everywhere! It's like this for l... | 3 | July 26, 2017 | 3 |
123,166 | Apri | birth control | "I love this pill I've been using if for over 4 years now. I had some pretty bad acne and my periods were heavy and long now my face is pretty clear and my period is still a little heavy but it's super short now (4 days tops) I haven't put on any weight since I started taking the pill my significant other and I haven't... | 10 | January 29, 2016 | 12 |
175,738 | Levaquin | sinusitis | "I took ONE levaquin for a sinus infection and within 1 hour had a high fever. The blood vessels in my legs began leaking blood under my skin (a condition called vasculitis that is now permanent), my feet/hands were so swollen we almost had to cut off my wedding ring, and by the next morning I couldn't move ANY part of... | 1 | February 9, 2016 | 16 |
63,311 | Epiduo | acne | "I was prescribed Epiduo right before my senior year of high school, and I have now just finished my second year of college. For all of you reading reviews, don't believe any reviewer who has used this medication for less than 6 months.
My dermatologist told me to use this every night, on my whole face. I didn't... | 10 | May 21, 2017 | 17 |
97,916 | Nexplanon | birth control | "When I first had it inserted, I bled five months straight & was worried it wouldn't stop. The doctor had me take motrin twice daily for 10 days. Not sure if it was the solution, but it did stop. I have yet to have my period again since then. I had the insertion done 2 months post partum. However, I have gone from 1... | 6 | September 26, 2015 | 6 |
229,883 | Acidophilus | vaginal yeast infection | "Worked quite well no side effects took half a caplet 2X daily to equal the recommended dose of 1 caplet per day to try and avoid any stomach discomfort." | 9 | March 30, 2016 | 12 |
51,311 | Azithromycin | bronchitis | "Ugh, it seems to be working on the 2nd day but about an hour after each dose my stomach is completely torn up and in a million cramps. It's so painful! I can't wait until this 5 day treatment is over so I don't have to go through this anymore!!" | 5 | September 29, 2015 | 7 |
31,714 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "FIRE OMG. it is like a raging fire on my lady bits. I used the insert and then put the cream on and now my privates are red, swollen and burning!!!! I will NOT be using the second dose and if this feeling doesn't end after an hour I am showering as much as this off!" | 2 | December 11, 2015 | 1 |
217,521 | Clarithromycin | sinusitis | "Third day on Clarithromycin, it has worked so far clearing up my chronic sinusitis, my voice is back and my sense of smell is back the only thing bad about it is the bitter taste in my mouth and lips. I don't know what to eat to change it. I make sure that I take my 2 500 tablets right after supper, I haven't had trou... | 4 | December 12, 2014 | 42 |
83,216 | Paxil | panic disorde | "About 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder. After a year or so on Desipramine, my shrink switched me to Paxil. I've been taking 20mg/day for years now. It saved my life. About 10 years ago, after moving to a different State, I slowly weaned myself off Paxil at the suggestion of my former primary care ... | 10 | November 16, 2011 | 53 |
58,923 | Lantus Solostar | diabetes, type 2 | "I have been using the Lantus Solostar for about a month now. The pen is very easy for me to use. At first I had trouble just using one hand, so now after I insert the needle, I hold the pen in my left hand and depress the plunger with my right hand. This gives me more control over the entire process and with no pai... | 9 | April 17, 2012 | 24 |
64,819 | Sertraline | anxiety and stress | "I have had depression since I was 17 and recently started dealing with major anxiety issues, I was put on the 50mg pill and the first 2 weeks was really hard i was anxious,weak, and had mood swings.. 2 months later this has honestly been amazing for me and has helped me on so many levels," | 10 | July 12, 2015 | 66 |
32,663 | Lisinopril | heart attack | "I am a health care worker and inherited the risks of heart disease and diabetes. Worked for years in a high stress University teaching hospital. Had vague symptoms, knew what to do and didnot delay getting to an ER. Called a friend/cardiologist - yes,had a heart attack without muscle injury(thank heavens!)Had triple ... | 8 | April 16, 2008 | 96 |
18,072 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I love my Nuvaring! I just stick it in for three weeks and forget it's even there. The first few months I was constantly checking to make sure it was still there because I couldn't feel it. I don't recommend doing this because touching it can make it shift around and cause you to feel its presence.
I was on Yaz be... | 10 | December 8, 2011 | 2 |
180,148 | Doxylamine / pyridoxine | nausea/vomiting of pregnancy | "With my 1st pregnancy, I suffered from severe morning sickness to the point that I lost a significant amount of weight. With my second pregnancy, I started getting very sick again and mentioned it to a nurse at my OB GYN office and she prescribed me Diclegis. Prior to that I had tried many other homeopathic solutions ... | 9 | May 12, 2017 | 2 |
20,211 | Macrobid | urinary tract infection | "Headache, nauseous, on day one, left arm tingling day 1, 2, 3. Nightmare and neck pain day 4....and 3 more days to go...." | 5 | March 8, 2015 | 20 |
131,147 | Levonorgestrel | not listed / othe | "I have had the Mirena for 2 years. I had it inserted a month after I delivered my first child since my doctor recommended it because pills gave me high blood pressure. I was very satisfied in the beginning. I don't get my period at all, no cramps, but I started noticing my skin getting a lot of acne. I am 28 years old... | 7 | February 11, 2009 | 0 |
103,302 | Celecoxib | period pain | "I have extremely painful periods. I'm talking pain so bad I cry and want to go to ER. I was given this to help with arthritis. And just happen to start same day well I took one and they are doable now I'm not doubled over crying. Don't get me wrong it still hurts but not nearly as bad." | 7 | December 6, 2014 | 24 |
139,218 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I just started taking Adipax on May 19 and today is the 9th of June and I have lost 23 lbs. I also included a diet of 1200 cals a day and 45 minutes of exercise. I could not be any happier with the results. I have had no side effects." | 8 | June 9, 2008 | 26 |
116,073 | Lorcaserin | obesity | "Fantastic drugs. Lost a lot of weight with no side effects." | 10 | July 23, 2015 | 14 |
133,755 | Bactrim DS | acne | "I had mild to severe back acne with constant breakouts on my chest and face. My dermotologist prescribed me this specifically for my back acne but thank goodness it cleared up my face and chest! Before on a scale of 1-10 my face and chest were around a 7 but after being on the medication it's now a 1. My face/chest is... | 9 | June 30, 2014 | 19 |
41,014 | Acetaminophen / oxycodone | chronic pain | "This has been a miracle drug for me. I had a severe knee fracture, followed by OA. The pain can be unreal! This medicine allows me to work, do my household chores, well..to have a life again! When severe flare up's begin, it lowers my pain to a 2, seriously without it, I would be spending most of my time on the couch.... | 10 | December 11, 2015 | 39 |
103,468 | Tekturna | high blood pressure | "I have been unable to control my blood pressure for about 10 years. When I began taking Tekturna my BP dropped to 117/62 from 176/114. I have had some side affects - nausea, stomach ache, sneezing, runny nose, but it is hard to tell whether is was from the medication or just a virus." | 9 | March 28, 2008 | 65 |
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