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16,234
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"This is the most terrible birth control you can go on. I have been battling ovarian cysts because of this birth control for 2 months. I have never been in so much pain and discomfort in my life. DO NOT go on this bc especially if it makes your period irregular or hormones fluctuate because that is what causes the cyst...
1
March 28, 2016
1
222,719
Topamax
migraine prevention
"I have awful headaches on the daily and was so happy when my doctor prescribed me something that could lessen them. I was very optimistic and wanted it to help. This medication did not get rid of the headaches but I experienced some of the worst headaches ever while on this drug. I felt alright during the day, but onc...
1
June 27, 2015
18
188,871
Prevacid
gerd
"Prevacid has greatly improved my day and night living."
10
April 1, 2009
10
183,759
Cymbalta
pain
"I have been taking Cymbalta for about 2 years. I was prescribed it as a test for migraines. I have not had a migraine in the last 2 years. Thank so much for giving me my life back."
10
October 8, 2008
109
44,225
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I was on this pill for a month before I made an appointment with my doctor and asked her to switch me off of it. The first signs I noticed setting in were my loss of appetite, I then began to become very depressed, crying almost everyday causing my sleep decrease. At the end of three weeks of taking this pill I had lo...
3
June 23, 2011
0
228,121
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I did not experience any weight gain, but I do have insane periods. I won't have one for a month and then 44 days later I'll have a period for two weeks. I don't really care about the random periods because I've suffered from this my entire life, but I'm coming to the end of my 3 years, and my mood swings around the t...
7
April 21, 2010
2
231,437
Trazodone
insomnia
"Trazodone was useless for my sleep issues. It actually made my insomnia worse and caused debilitating anxiety which I found out after was probably due to the active metabolite of this drug which is a substance called mcpp which is very activating and is known to cause anxiety and panic attacks. I would urge anyone c...
1
August 17, 2016
22
139,088
Phentermine
not listed / othe
"I took Phentermine for about a month with mild emotional side effects (anxiety/depression) but was happy with the effect it had on my appetite. I was exercising about 6 times a week, and in about 3 weeks lost around 15lbs. On my fourth week, I woke up with chest pain radiating from my sternum throughout my chest, in...
5
March 12, 2009
8
179,120
Olanzapine
depression
"Works wonderfully for anxiety and works fast. Does help together with Prozac for depression."
8
July 10, 2017
11
142,017
Escitalopram
anxiety
"This worked well for my anxiety attacks"
9
April 9, 2009
12
231,535
Trazodone
insomnia
"Helps me sleep but does leave me tired half of the next day."
8
July 21, 2016
24
107,068
Implanon
birth control
"I got the Implanon inserted in late November of last year, everything was fine for 8 months. I was able to lose weight just fine (with diet and exercise). I did not experience moodiness or any of the side effects I read about online. I did have the occasional spotting but not an actual period, that is until four weeks...
6
September 23, 2012
1
88,682
Fluticasone
allergic rhinitis
"I started using Flonase last year and it worked pretty well for me. After using it for a while I'd get nose bleeds and stop using it for a few days and start back. This year is different and seems to have little effect. I do not get 24 hours of relief. I'm lucky if I get 8."
5
March 11, 2017
8
180,731
Adderall XR
narcolepsy
"I have used Adderall XR for almost 5 years for narcolepsy, and find it to be most satisfactory. I still fall asleep on occasion, but feel the need ahead of time, and can take a quick nap, and wake fully refreshed. Adderall improved my libido, but contributed to ED problems due to blood vessel constriction, resulting i...
9
December 4, 2009
20
125,614
Flagyl
diverticulitis
"Was given this for diverticulitis and after day 3 of taking woke up in a cold sweat, hair soaking wet and feeling faint. Slurred speach and overall feeling of dying! Went back to ER and they said it was side effect of this medication. They told me to continue no matter what, told them I'd rather die and threw the medi...
4
June 1, 2016
61
48,115
Cariprazine
bipolar disorde
"My doctor prescribed it off label two months ago for my treatment-resistant unipolar depression. I noticed a marked increase in energy level and decrease in suicide ideation within a week of starting, and I'm fairly sure it isn't a placebo effect. Side effects are minimal compared to the many SSRIs and SNRIs I've been...
8
January 7, 2017
3
103,766
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I was on Lutera from October 2011 - October 2013 and it was amazing. My periods were on time every month, I had no severe cramping, my mood swings died down a lot and it protected me. In the 2 years I took Lutera every day and it was the best birth control I ever took. No weight gain, no acne, it was perfect. Unfortun...
10
April 27, 2015
10
212,662
Invega Sustenna
schizoaffective disorde
"This is the most effective medicine I've ever been on for not only the psychosis, but for the depressive symptoms too. The only slight problem I have is that it seems to wear off the week before I get my next shot, but that's and easy fix by getting the injections closer to around every three weeks instead of every fo...
10
September 5, 2017
5
162,239
Hyaluronan
osteoarthritis
"Just had my second injection yesterday. After the first injection I was somewhat sore and knee was swollen, however, since yesterday soreness has retreated and swelling has subsided. Feels good. It takes, as I understand it, 4-6 weeks to take full effect. So, we will see, but so far so good."
9
March 19, 2017
17
199,385
Depo-Provera
birth control
"I have had 2 injections and am discontinuing the drug after 6 months. In my opinion it is just not worth it. I experienced extreme nausea for 2 or 3 days within the first 3 months of getting the injection. My periods came early and lasted 2 week. I had many anxiety episodes and mood swings. Nearing the time of my seco...
2
August 6, 2015
5
125,557
Flagyl
diverticulitis
"I'm on Flagl and cephalexin for diverticulitis. Today is day 4 and I feel lethargic. I sas in ER 2 days in a row for pain. Today feeling nauseous and getting diarrhea. I do not know if I can make it for ten days. (I am allergic to ciprofloxacin, penicillin,sulfa.) Soon as this is over going to immunologist to test if...
7
September 29, 2017
3
98,780
Nexplanon
birth control
"I got my Nexplanon inserted in June 2012. My arm bruised pretty bad which was to be expected. I had one regular period and then one super long period that lasted a whole month. I called my doctor all worried about it and she said that I should wait it out a little longer before trying something else. I am so glad I wa...
10
August 2, 2013
9
101,672
Methocarbamol
muscle spasm
"I only took 175 mg of ROBOXIN and about 30 minutes later my heart was pounding out of my chest and I had a throbbing headache. That lasted about 2 hours. I'm on other medications and checked for interactions with Zoloft, Lexapro, and Wellbutrin. Anybody experience the same or similar?"
2
February 6, 2016
23
86,283
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"This was the 3rd bowel prep; first time with Sureprep. It was also my worst bowel prep experience. I wish I had thought to look up reviews before agreeing to use this prep. The taste was unbelievably awful. It was all I could do to get it down. The effects after the first bottle hit me like a ton of bricks about 30" a...
5
September 26, 2014
17
202,001
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
acne
"Horrible! This product should not even be prescribed to anyone! I had a very very severe reaction on my skin and ended up worse than with my acne. The allergic reaction showed two days after the first application, disgrace! and Now three days after the first very very small application (of a very expensive cream, mind...
1
January 27, 2017
12
216,922
Lifitegrast
dry eye disease
"This drug has been an absolute life-saver! In fact, I had punctual plugs in before this and about 2-3 weeks in to starting this full time they actually worked TOO WELL, and my eyes were severely watering without the ability to drain. My doctor took the plugs out and that provided some relief but now I'm only taking on...
10
February 15, 2017
12
158,288
Ziprasidone
bipolar disorde
"I have taken so many different a typical antipsychotics, and became worried I would never find the right one. I was diagnosed bipolar although I believe I may be schizoaffective instead, due to the classification guidelines I have read. But this medicine is amazing. I gave it a P because the only negative effect I hav...
9
November 12, 2009
46
193,342
Cyclobenzaprine
sciatica
"Flexeril makes me so drowsy that I fall asleep before I can feel actual relief of pain and then I miss out on everything. The only good thing is that it relaxes me so that I'm not tense."
5
October 2, 2014
60
151,581
Chantix
smoking cessation
"Works great but I have to take benadryl to help me sleep through the vivid dreams"
10
September 19, 2015
13
54,326
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"I started using Contrave 3 months ago. I take one 12 hour extended release tab twice daily and I must say I have never witnessed results as quickly as I have with contrave. My starting weight was 233.4 and in three months I’m down 20.8 pounds to 212.4. I weigh just about daily to get an accurate track of my weight...
10
November 23, 2017
0
51,266
Azithromycin
tonsillitis/pharyngitis
"Took 4 days of this medicine to no prevail. I actually got worse and ended up back at the take care clinic to be immediately sent to the emergency room because they thought I had an abscess on my tonsils. I'm happy that got ruled out, but I will never take a Z-pack again. They should have prescribed amoxicillin the Er...
1
November 1, 2015
9
208,224
Oseltamivir
influenza
"Went to bed on a Sat night really late and felt great other than some stuffiness and sinus pain. Woke up late Sun morn and felt like I hit a brick wall head on. All the classic symptoms. Went to Doc on Monday morning. Surprise, tested positive for flu and also had a sinus infection. Took my Tamiflu and Thurs night I w...
10
December 1, 2017
1
89,416
Celexa
depression
"When i first started citalpram i felt pretty bad for about a week. My moods and sleep were greatly distupted. However a couple weeks into the treatment everything was greatly improved. I felt so much happier and able to handle life's challenges. Even my family and friends commented that i didnt seem as moody and irrit...
8
November 9, 2013
88
113,956
Tegretol
bipolar disorde
"I have been using Tegretol for over five years and I think it is the best medicine for the manic side of bipolar. I don't notice any side effects and have not gained weight while using Tegretol."
9
February 4, 2010
65
114,625
Codeine / promethazine
cough
"One Medication that gives true relief, just have to know it will not fix your issue only help with symptom relief, but greatly so!"
10
November 9, 2016
14
16,393
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"It was effective in that I didn't get pregnant however it gave me a slew of unwanted side effects. My doctor put my on this as it was a very "low hormone" drug but it isn't for me. I've given it 4 months and during that time I've experienced: lower mood/ mood swings, low sex drive and vaginal dryness (very unwanted ob...
2
February 12, 2016
1
11,172
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium
birth control
"I've been on Safyral since Jan 2011. (Almost a year) It was awesome at first, but as time went on it slowly started to change me. Great if you don't have a boyfriend. I say that because I have ZERO want or desire to be cuddly or intimate with my amazing, sweet, and down near perfect boyfriend of two years. It's th...
7
November 20, 2012
6
41,185
Acetaminophen / oxycodone
pain
"I have Epididimitis- the doctor put me on Percocet 5/325 1 tablet every 6 hrs. If you have ever had this kind of pain it hurts. Percocet didn't help. I have an upcoming knee surgery in December and my surgeon usually prescribes Percocet. I have taken Lortab for months for my knee and its effectiveness has worn out. "
2
October 30, 2010
5
148,904
Mirena
birth control
"I have had my Mirena for 4 years and have not had one problem. I haven't had a period since it was put in. I haven't gained any weight and no other problems reported."
10
December 15, 2015
14
91,143
Botox
overactive bladde
"I had Botox for bladder 15th August 2016 got urosepsis the first week was in resus at a&e, an impatient for one week . now nine weeks later a complete nightmare bladder over 200mls still in retention constant UTIs could not get used to self catheter because I was using it every hour and kept piercing my bladder now o...
1
October 16, 2016
58
121,254
Venlafaxine
anxiety
"If I could give this drug a minus ... I would. The reasons are simple: - It has mild effects when it comes down to relieving anxiety - It has profound effects on my sexual function - It is extremely effective at giving me hell when trying to get off it - It could be used as an effective drug used to ind...
1
August 5, 2016
6
229,499
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"I had been on Latudia 2 yrs with excellent results I feel it saved my life. But, due to being on Medicare now the cost is not covered. I am now on the roller coaster trying to find the right fit for my Bipolar. This is very depressing."
10
November 30, 2015
20
219,944
Amitriptyline
anxiety and stress
"I'd had a bad experience trying an SSRI for anxiety (made me feel very ill!) so I tried 10mg of amitriptilyne every night. I didn't think 10mg would do much for me but it's incredible how it's worked. It worked straight away in relaxing me and although groggy, I now have no anxiety! I feel like my old self again. The ...
10
August 11, 2016
63
91,001
Norco
pain
"I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and degenerative disc disease and this pill has worked amazingly for the pain. Just 5mg helped great and I had my life back till my doctor took me off of it. I had no side effects and it worked wonders, also Lortab and Lorcet has worked great. "
10
November 12, 2010
23
134,888
Pazopanib
renal cell carcinoma
"I was diagnosed with Renal cell Aug 2016 . Started in my left kidney met to lungs and vena cava . Still have both kidneys and have been on Votrient 800 mgs whole time I take it at night . Hair , all hair , is white. Side effects, tired, bad mouth taste, some gastric and lose of appetite. First ct tumours were shrinkin...
7
April 21, 2017
19
170,273
Quetiapine
bipolar disorde
"I really noticed a negative difference when comparing the XR version to the regular Seroquel. It took longer to kick in and made me so drowsy at work that I felt like I was drunk. I think I was taking 100-200 mg. When I went back to regular Seroquel, 100-200 mg put me to sleep fast and made a difference in stabiliz...
4
June 6, 2016
15
94,655
Abilify
schizoaffective disorde
"Having increased hallucinations and paranoia, and feeling isolated. this is making it hard to get out with people, and I have been on 10mg. Good things are I am feeling more active in general, taking better care of myself. Not too happy with the amount of voices that occur when on this med. It has made me more hun...
4
January 27, 2016
12
41,631
Clonidine
perimenopausal symptoms
"I was prescribed clonidine patch .2mg as I am on the taller side. I started it yesterday and it worked like a charm. Tonight I am experiencing hot flashes. It takes time for meds to build up. I was originally on brisdell which worked my insurance quit paying for it. I was then prescribed paroxetine 10 mg which stopped...
6
December 31, 2016
7
139,487
Armodafinil
depression
"I have suffered from clinical depression for years. I barely have enough energy to get out of bed. My house is a mess and so am I. My MD put me on 75 mg of Nuvigil and the effects were amazing and instant. The only side effect I had was a mild headache and sleeplessness which both went away after a few days. I am grad...
9
November 26, 2010
75
208,356
Oseltamivir
influenza
"Co-worker was diagnosed with the flu. 48 hours later I had fever, headache, joint aches and cough and went to doctor. Nasal smear confirmed strain A. Within 24 hours of starting Tamiflu, symptoms were better. Three days after starting Tamiflu feeling much better with no fever or headache. Still have cough but getting...
10
February 3, 2015
16
151,922
Chantix
smoking cessation
"This is magic. I smoked for 25 years (more on than off) and have been smoke-free for 18 days. Okay, this is more of a miracle for me. I never thought I would quit. I have had side effects (dreams, some tummy upset) yet I'll take that along with being able to smell and breath. Thank you Chantrix. You changed my lif...
10
December 2, 2011
5
205,042
Toradol
pain
"I had a awful reaction to this medication, while I was in the ER. I felt like my whole body was on fire and I wanted to crawl up the walls. It was giving to me because it is a none narcotic medication because I am allergic to a lot of the stronger pain medication's. This is one more I can add to my list of adverse rea...
1
November 19, 2009
13
231,468
Trazodone
insomnia
"My doctor gave me this for insomnia, 50 mg at bedtime. She said it was like ambien only it wasn't addictive. It definitely does not work for me and is not like ambien!!"
1
March 27, 2016
42
46,364
Modafinil
narcolepsy
"I took Provigil for about 7 years. When I was working my insurance covered it. I had not idea of the price. It is wonderful medicine but way too expensive if you have to pay for it. Without any discounts it's approximately $1,300 per prescription. Am on Medicare now and they will not cover it so am no longer taki...
9
January 9, 2013
60
180,961
Biaxin
bronchitis
"Med Fast diagnosed me with just flu symptoms and was send home with just an Albuterol prescription. My Primary Care Doctor called me same day and from hearing my voice and telling him my symptoms, my Doctor immediately prescribed me Biaxin 500MG 1 pill 2 x a day for 7 days. Within hours, fever and aches went away an...
10
October 25, 2009
49
10,564
Spironolactone
acne
"I'm a 28 year old woman who switched from oral birth control to the Mirena IUD. That is the only change I can associate with a horrible bought of hormonal acne that started about 6 months after I made the switch. I had embarrassing, painful acne along my jawline down onto my neck. My skin was greasier than normal a...
9
June 11, 2015
39
175,489
Augmentin
upper respiratory tract infection
"I have Emphysema, because I worked in a school swimming pool, and therefore was in contact, with Sodium Hypochlorite--which is Chlorine in it's neat state---. At a routine medical was found out to be deadly allergic to Chlorine, and so had to leave the pool. Living life with Emphysema, is hard. Augmentin--or Co-Amoxic...
10
July 6, 2016
12
80,229
Benzonatate
cough
"I've been taking this for 5 days and it hasn't help to reduce or suppress my cough at all. Was diagnosed with bronchitis and this did help to stop the chest pain for all the coughing but I'm still miserable. No side effects from this medicine."
2
February 7, 2015
29
212,469
Prograf
organ transplant, rejection prophylaxis
"I take it because I need it. If I did not have a transplant I would not want to take it because I have gained weight and have edema."
3
August 29, 2009
18
137,428
Isotretinoin
acne
"When I was a 15 year old freshman in high school I broke out with severe acne. In literally one week my skin went from perfectly clear to large acne blotches on my cheeks, chin and neck that were painful to touch. After trying everything in the arsenal at the time (monocycline, benzaclIn, finacea, etc.) my dermatologi...
9
August 11, 2010
9
89,281
Celexa
anxiety and stress
"I was put on celexa for anixety and depression. I took it for the first time last night then woke up at 10am with the worst nausa of my life. i thought i was goingto vomit. I also couldnt stop shaking but i wasnt cold. My whole body also felt like it was on fire and burning. the worst was my feet, hands and ears. My f...
2
April 29, 2015
37
81,130
Hypercare
hyperhidrosis
"I agree with most of the other users here that this is an amazing product. I have had hyperhidrosis for a couple of years and sort of learned to live with it rather than treat it as a medical condition and get treatment. Aside from some itching and irritation at night, I can't think of anything bad about this medici...
10
June 8, 2010
12
83,998
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I have been on sprintec since I was 16 and am now 18. Originally when I started taking tri sprintec I noticed myself being hungry and eating a lot of food in the middle of the night. I've always been super thin and I still am because it only made me gain weight during the first six months of taking it then I worked ou...
10
July 24, 2017
4
43,380
Hydromorphone
pain
"I had an IV drip of Dilaudid for herniated discs in my neck. Then I took 2 x 4mg pills. It helped a little with the pain. I have Lyme and Fibromyalgia so my whole body is in pain usually an 8-10 or higher 24/7, 365 a year. I take Dilaudid often but it barely takes the edge off. It should be very helpful for a person n...
9
July 11, 2012
20
32,005
Brimonidine / timolol
glaucoma
"My left eye pressure was 24 using timolol maleate drops. After 2 weeks my left eye pressure is now 11. The eye doctor told me to keep using my supply of timolol in the right eye as it's working on that eye. This is a great product."
10
January 28, 2010
40
181,505
Prozac
bulimia
"I had an eating disorder for almost a decade and Prozac really stopped the thoughts and behaviors"
10
June 10, 2014
45
113,686
Arthrotec
rheumatoid arthritis
"I have had RA for 6 yrs. Recently I changed Docs, and he suggested Arthrotec as it was discovered I have early onset OA as well, I needed something else besides Metho and Humira. Let me say, Arthrotec is AMAZING, I hadn't felt so good in years! I am 35 yrs old and I was able to play with my kids, run around which I h...
5
June 6, 2016
9
174,361
Tri-Lo-Sprintec
abnormal uterine bleeding
"This pill does not help with abnormal bleeding. Everything that people have been saying is true. Emotions and bad bleeding is bad. The whole thing is bad"
1
May 17, 2017
0
106,038
Atomoxetine
adhd
"I have been taking Straterra for around six days now. I'm starting to notice a bit of a difference, a positive difference. I feel a lot calmer, I don't feel so emotional. I'm also studying much better. I can read up to twenty to thirty pages of lengthy legal text without losing concentration. I have a history ...
6
December 27, 2011
62
6,159
Minastrin 24 Fe
birth control
"This pill is horrific. I have been on it for only a few days and it's making me feel super emotional and depressed and I have never felt this way before. I will no longer be taking this and need to find something to switch to."
1
July 8, 2015
10
188,989
Drospirenone / estradiol
postmenopausal symptoms
"Well it changed my life. I was only 43 and everything was on a down hill, the hot flushes and mood swings unbearable. but two weeks into using Angeliq hot flushes were gone, I was full of energy, 4 kilos lighter not sure if it is Angeliq but I have been taking it for three years and I'm happy. All vaginal problems and...
10
December 12, 2008
99
44,380
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I have PCOS and I had gone without a period for 10 months. My doctor put me on Loestrin. I was extremely moody and emotional, crying over everything and very depressed, plus I was spotting and bleeding almost constantly. Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo is the second pill my doctor prescribed, and I am beyond happy with it. I don'...
9
August 25, 2010
45
217,137
Oxcarbazepine
bipolar disorde
"I have been taking Trileptal (oxycarbazepine) for years now for bipolar. I've tried so many other drugs and they either didn't work or I couldn't live with the side effects. Trileptal has been a life-saver for me! I also take low doses of a Wellbutrin and Celexa and .5 klonapin 1xday for anxiety. My doc wanted me to s...
9
February 19, 2010
21
163,555
Mirtazapine
insomnia
"I have battled insomnia for most of my adult life. I was prescribed sleeping pills what a disaster. My Dr. was hesitant to prescribe this medication as weight gain is a side effect. She prescribed 7.5 to 15 mg a night and my sleep has been sound for over 2 years now. I gained probably 5-7 pounds gradually then stopped...
10
October 17, 2014
105
111
Medroxyprogesterone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"First time I took Provera it worked great for 3-4 years and made me regular. I had gone to the ER for heavy bleeding and clotting. 2nd time I went to the ER was earlier this year (2015) for same reason. Provera slowed it down, passed clots and then I spotted here and there. Just recently, mid July, I started having he...
4
August 9, 2015
33
222,898
Topamax
migraine prevention
"I suffered from chronic migraines misdiagnosed as tension headaches for 10 years before being sent to a neurologist who started me on topiramate right away. It was very hard at first to get over the fatigue but the immediate improvement in my headaches was a life-changing experience. The weight-loss was an added bene...
9
July 6, 2010
27
127,127
Melatonin
insomnia
"Took it at 10:30pm it is noon the day after and I am so drugged up drowsy. Don't understand why it is still in my body."
10
March 25, 2016
23
195,373
Glatiramer
multiple sclerosis
"After approx. 1 year of using Copaxone daily injections, my Neurologist is convinced that my Multiple Sclerosis progression has slowed down; if not, stopped progressing all together. My last MRI showed "NO NEW LESIONS", but up until then, my MRI's showed steady progression with "NEW LESIONS" every time. Copaxone has...
8
May 17, 2013
58
83,908
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"Took this pill for 3 months now, it was effective for regulating my irregular cycle and did a good job on clearing up any skin acne . However it took me several months to figure out why I was suffering from insomnia . I when taking this pill I had feelings of anxiety and such horrible insomnia I would wake up at night...
2
October 7, 2017
2
114,120
Amlodipine
high blood pressure
"Good."
10
February 16, 2009
8
231,253
Trazodone
insomnia
"I take 300mg of Trazodone for sleep, 200 mg Zoloft for depression plus medication for anxiety. Well the trazodone works for about 4 - 5 hours then wide awake. I don't think that Zoloft is working right anymore but will have to wait until I go back to mental health to chat about both. In the mean time just have to get...
3
August 19, 2017
18
101,879
Terbinafine
onychomycosis, toenail
"Took this for 2 1/2 months (generic version). Fungus improved somewhat however the side effects of weight gain, water retention, diarrhea and stomach pain were not worth it. The side effects increased the longer I was on the medication. I take nothing else and there were no other changes or health issues so I know 100...
4
March 3, 2017
27
91,282
Botox
migraine prevention
"My migraines became so severe and frequent that I was taking more abortive medications than my insurance covered. I also tried countless preventative medications but could not cope with the strange side effects of these pills. Four years ago, I started seeing a different neurologist at the military hospital and she ...
10
September 26, 2012
119
103,504
Synthroid
hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal
"just started taking so not sure yet"
6
January 15, 2016
5
209,232
Geodon
paranoid disorde
"I was prescribed Geodon for Depression with paranoid features. It worked well as a mood stabilizer and I didn't really notice any side effects during the day (I took 160mg at night) except for some initial appetite loss. However when I would take it with my evening meal (you have to take it with food), within 2 hours ...
5
May 26, 2011
9
99,789
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"Greetings fellow preppers! Positive as far as results and even taste. I've done other cheaper preps in the past and while the 'end' results were clearing ,others made me gag and vomit but not this. Please do have your bttle of waters chilled in refrigerator so cold. manage clear liquids all day till 6 pm, poured the...
10
August 26, 2016
28
109,925
Nexplanon
birth control
"I got the Nexplanon 6 weeks after I had my daughter. I've had it about seven months now & I absolutely love it. I know every women responds differently but I have had zero problems. I was breastfeeding when I got it but I haven't been for two months now & still no period. I'm not sure if I will end up having a period ...
10
June 7, 2016
12
128,674
Phentermine
weight loss
"Fastin is an excellent dietary supplement for me. In the morning, right as I wake up, I take the little guy. The pill tastes like what I would imagine what baking soda would, but oh well, I am not sucking on it. It takes about 20-30 to give the first kick. That kick is the rush that says "I need to get moving or I nee...
8
May 13, 2015
136
104,957
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"By far the best birth control I've ever had. I tried 2 before and they didn't work for me. They made me gain weight and didn't even help with my period which is one of the major reasons why I got on birth control. When I first started this, it gave me major mood swings but after about 2 weeks it stopped. That was the ...
10
October 29, 2009
28
160,504
Buspirone
anxiety
"I have been taking Buspar for 1 week and I'm noticing subtle good changes. My Dr. Prescribed 10 mg 2x day, I read good things before I started on them and since I'm very sensitive to medicine and didn't wanna jump in with the dose and then it make me sick and me not want to continue, so I started very slow 5 mg in t...
9
November 2, 2015
23
12,838
Etanercept
rheumatoid arthritis
"I have been on Enbrel for 6 months - - after spending 23 years on various other rheumatoid arthritis medicines and 10 years of steroids. I have been totally free of pain and stiffness. The only drawback is the injection from the pen "hurts", but it is a small price to pay. I sometimes get a small local reaction at th...
8
October 15, 2010
0
104,908
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I'm 18 and I barely started taking Aviane and I noticed the first couple weeks I was always sad crying over everything and I would get dizzy, but I gave it a couple weeks to see if it would go away and I did. I'm fine now, my sex drive has increased and my breasts fill bigger."
6
December 8, 2009
6
37,307
Vyvanse
adhd
"Ok I've been on V for 3 years now cuz I've tried all the other amphetamine based "Adderall, AdderallXR,etc. Vyvanse seemed to address my ADHD issues but its almost a year since I've lost my appetite and most days I'll have a KIND bar in the morning but I take my V. It can be 8am or 11am and still haven't been able to ...
8
January 4, 2016
12
153,061
Doxycycline
acne
"I'm a 16 year old female and have had pretty bad acne since I was about 12, last year I went on doxycycline and a gel (adapalene & benzoyl peroxide) last year I took it for about 4 months and my skin looked incredible within the first month, I was used to having terrible pimples and redness all across my cheeks and ch...
8
October 10, 2016
9
219,107
Subutex
opiate dependence
"I started taking pain meds after having many, many operations. I was on pain meds for years, from 1996-2005. I was up to 140mg's of methadone and (5) 30 mg roxicodone for breakthrough pain a day. I was tired of taking this stuff. I got down to 5 mg's of methadone a day and quit. I was miserable! I went through serious...
10
February 13, 2012
58
59,851
NuvaRing
birth control
"I was on the pill for about 3 years, tri sprintec, it really had no side effects besides moodiness rarely, but I wanted to try something hormone free. I tried the Paraguard IUD for 8 months, it was extremely easy (after the pain from insertion subsided), but my periods were SOO bad had it removed and wanted to give N...
4
January 7, 2016
1
22,126
Baclofen
alcohol withdrawal
"After 30 years of addictions, mainly alcohol, I am finally free. Baclofen changed my life completely. The best part for me is it seemed to switch off the complulsion for it, easily with no fight or sense of loss."
10
July 18, 2017
15
33,096
Seasonique
birth control
"I am on just Day 2 and I cramp and feel nauseated. I take them at night now to see if I could sleep those symptoms away but no luck. It's morning time and I feel cramps and bloated. Anyway its day 2 and I paid $$$ for this thing..wonder if I should chuck it or just deal with it."
1
April 20, 2010
2
124,686
Irbesartan
high blood pressure
"I have been on Avapro for about 6 months. My blood pressure is better however, I am extremely tired. I have tried taking the medicine (300 mg daily) every other day. I am going to try 150 mg and see if I tolerate it better. I do not want to try another new medicine."
7
August 29, 2009
49
16,552
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"While I was on it for a week and a half, I started getting irregular bleeding that has still not stopped and I'm on my second month with these. Bleeding is very annoying. Do feel sick sometimes but when I eat something, it goes away 99% of the time. I haven't tried it for contraception yet, but I can only imagine how ...
7
December 8, 2015
2