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177,951 | Duloxetine | pain | "No help with pain." | 1 | December 20, 2012 | 17 |
123,972 | Skyla | birth control | "Please, do not be afraid to get this because of the bad reviews. Please remember people tend to write reviews only if theyou have bad experiences. I'm writing this because I almost canceled my appt because the bad reviews freaked me out. IT'S NOT THAT BAD. So I had mine inserted just over an hour ago. The insertion cr... | 10 | August 31, 2016 | 7 |
182,397 | Mirena | birth control | "I am 28 and just had my 3rd child. I had the Mirena put in 8 weeks after giving birth. I didn't experience any discomfort, my doctor, the nurse and I were having a conversation during insertion. I did not have any cramping probably because my doctor recommended that I take a pain killer an hour before the procedure. I... | 10 | March 16, 2011 | 5 |
199,315 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I was on the depo shot for about a year. I loved it. I had no periods at all for the year. I decided to try to conceive so I stopped getting the shot. The month after I was due for my shot I got my period again. Two weeks later and I'm still bleeding. I had very normal periods before the shot, always 4-7 days, on time... | 8 | August 24, 2015 | 3 |
104,867 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I love the fact that I only get my period a few times a year. I was on the name brand version of Jolessa, Seasonique, for 6 months and when I would get my period, I would have terrible cramps...even when I wouldn't get bad cramps before being on birth control. I would spot a month before i was supposed to get my perio... | 9 | February 25, 2010 | 4 |
31,697 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Oh man does this burn! ugh just used first treatment......... Yikes.,......." | 5 | December 23, 2015 | 6 |
151,851 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "For the last 25 years I have smoked a pack a day, and dipped a can every two days. I have been on Chantix for a month now, and not had any tobacco for the last week! The week before that I did have one cigarette. But only one in two weeks is still awesome. I do have some of the side effects. For instance I have e... | 10 | March 1, 2013 | 31 |
173,838 | Provigil | narcolepsy | "Effective, yet EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE for folks like me who don't have prescription coverage (insurance). Wish there was a generic form of this. This medicine has the least amount of side-effects and is very effective for me." | 9 | January 24, 2010 | 21 |
207,084 | Emollients | dry skin | "I had severe swelling of the nasal passages, skin at edge of nostril cracking and eventually bleeding and severe sinus issues. It took me almost 8 months to determine what was causing my severe nasal issues, and I eventually discovered it was caused by cetaphil cleanser. Within 4 days of non use all of my condition be... | 1 | January 24, 2017 | 2 |
188,292 | ParaGard | birth control | "I have had the paragard IUD for 5 years and absolutely love the convenience and minimal side effects." | 10 | September 3, 2017 | 3 |
13,088 | Xolair | urticaria | "I began to experience hives and angieodema really really bad. Every morning I would wake up my body would be covered. From head to toe. My face would be 10x it's normal size. It was devastating and painful to have your hands and feet swell due to hives covering them. My allergist placed me on prednisone but that is a ... | 10 | July 1, 2016 | 26 |
129,613 | Levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "It's been almost 5 months on the mirena and I'm still having break through bleeding. I constantly have to be wearing a pad , day & night. All my under wear are ruined." | 1 | June 26, 2015 | 17 |
150,891 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | urinary tract infection | "I used this medication a few times to treat a urinary tract infections and two times I experienced severe allergic reactions where I had hives on my tongue, neck and face, and they left scars. Be careful." | 1 | December 16, 2011 | 28 |
209,153 | Skelaxin | muscle spasm | "I've had muscle spasms for 34 years. Nothing has worked to relieve the pain. I took two Skelaxin in four hours and there has been no relief of pain or drowsiness." | 1 | July 25, 2012 | 41 |
53,166 | Ceftriaxone | pelvic inflammatory disease | "I was given an injection of ceftriaxone two days ago for pelvic inflammatory disease. A few hours after I received the injection, I suddenly felt lightheaded and dizzy and needed to lay down. When I woke up, I had terrible diarrhea. I ended up spending the entire night violently ill, getting intense hot flashes before... | 3 | December 30, 2016 | 0 |
72,705 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "After starting the pill my breasts got really sore and my periods were no where for 2 months. After that my breasts got notably bigger (almost a cup) but after taking it for around 8 months my periods are still irregular which is really annoying. I had hoped that taking lo loestrin would help with my cramps and back p... | 7 | October 3, 2015 | 1 |
63,442 | Epiduo | acne | "I started about a month ago, it seems to be taking a long while to start showing any difference. If anything my acne is getting worse, but in new spots. Also I can't use it every night at directed because the dryness, and burning is too much to handle. Literally tearing up pain. I'll update again if it starts doing it... | 3 | December 28, 2015 | 5 |
215,394 | Senna | constipation | "Took only one tablet (directions said to take 2) at 9pm after being constipated and miserable for a week. Two hours later I was doubled over with the most agonizingly painful stomach cramps I have ever experienced. Was on the toilet for 3 hours without any bowel movement, literally screaming from the pain. I honestl... | 5 | September 21, 2015 | 34 |
52,945 | Maxalt | migraine | "I have suffered with cluster headaches since I was in my twenties. I am now 61 and still get them, sometimes every few months and sometimes I can go several years, but when they hit, the are debilitating and I never know how many days or weeks they will continue. My physician gave me a sample to try as I had been hav... | 10 | July 25, 2009 | 20 |
116,786 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I have been struggling with ups and downs since I was 17. I mostly experienced a constant state of unhappiness and bitterness with bouts of exhausting excitement and over confidence during short episodes. The depressive episodes were getting more intense with suicidal attempts and I was told many times I could be bipo... | 9 | October 2, 2015 | 101 |
15,285 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I'm 18, and my gyno put me on this to help with my hormone imbalance ( I have a slightly high testosterone level ). I'm almost 2 months into taking it, but within the first week, lymph nodes in my face painfully swelled up under my skin.They eventually went down, but that was only within a week of taking it, later, I... | 2 | April 7, 2017 | 3 |
166,351 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've had Skyla for a little over a year now. For the most part, I love it...But, yes there's a but, it has been freaking me out lately. About 6 months ago, I started getting random "contractions" as I would call them (ive never had a baby, but yes I'm comparing the pain to them). I get random PAINFUL cramping that las... | 7 | November 18, 2016 | 8 |
214,489 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I got my first yeast infection and was told by my mom to get the 3 day treatment. I had only had it for 3-4 days so it wasn't a bad infection. When I went to buy the medication I saw the one dose treatment instead and bought that. I inserted the medication at about 5:30 and was fine until 10:30 I noticed my vagina had... | 1 | August 7, 2015 | 9 |
189,995 | Dexasone | lymphoma | "Almost immediately reduced pressure on the brain thereby stopping severe headaches as well as confusion. No side effects yet although constipated but don't know which medicine is causing this." | 10 | November 28, 2014 | 8 |
229,847 | Fycompa | seizures | "Having tried 7 other medications none of which controlled my seizures I was happily surprised that a dose of 4mg of Fycompa does. More than 12 months and no seizures. Luckily I have not experienced suicidal thoughts. The only side effects I experience are a little aggression and tiredness but only very mild." | 10 | December 31, 2015 | 20 |
73,783 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I experienced bloating, depression, acne. No breast tenderness and no weight change. I had very little breakthrough bleeding and 2 day "periods". I didn't have mood swings although I was freakishly mellowed out. I quickly fell into a deep depression complete with suicidal thoughts, and I have never had either or these... | 3 | July 19, 2012 | 14 |
87,773 | Naproxen | back pain | "I love Aleve! It makes all my lower back pain disappear, I feel like a new person." | 10 | August 12, 2010 | 41 |
186,980 | Nature-Throid | underactive thyroid | "I have been on Levothyroxine for over 20 years, I had normal levels for years on my meds yet felt like crap! No energy, severe Joint pain almost debilitating at times, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, trouble sleeping.. I begged my Doctor to change my meds. She switched me to Nature-Throid and only after a week, I ... | 9 | April 19, 2017 | 65 |
35,392 | Levofloxacin | bacterial infection | "Very expensive. And I vomited for 2 days! I couldn't even keep water down. " | 1 | June 3, 2010 | 10 |
158,502 | Methylphenidate | adhd | "So far so good. Love the extended delivery system. I am taking 54, does not last as long as they claim. I am 46 just started with meds about 6 months ago. No bad side effects!" | 10 | March 19, 2015 | 34 |
26,844 | Ulipristal | emergency contraception | "I'm writing this because like you I was worried out of my mind after unprotected sex. I took Ella 2 hours after and I was a little nauseous for the next day, I also experienced cramping for a day. After I took it I felt fine and had no bleeding. About 2 weeks after I took it I got my period (yay!) but it was one week ... | 10 | June 21, 2016 | 9 |
125,313 | Dulcolax | constipation | "Took one tablet around 4:30/5 o'clock pm. By the time I went to bed around 8:30 my stomach felt very bloated and uncomfortable. Around 1 am I was awake with horrible, horrible cramps - I felt nauseous and sweaty as well but still could not go. Finally the cramps subsided after about an hour. I woke up again around 6:3... | 5 | November 20, 2015 | 5 |
119,295 | Claritin | allergic rhinitis | "Works great, no side effects." | 10 | April 7, 2009 | 32 |
200,479 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I had fallen on on floor gasping for air, my two teenage daughter's trying to help. My oldest gets my inhaler, I go to urgent care for treatment. As a single dad, I realize enough is enough and begin to try to quit smoking for the last time. After trying many methods, April 2011 I start the regime of Chantix. Key poin... | 10 | November 4, 2012 | 15 |
111,509 | Cipro | 1</span> users found this comment helpful. | "Weird side effects and didn't help vaginal infection." | 4 | May 10, 2014 | 1 |
192,087 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | menstrual disorders | "I've been on Yaz for about 3 years now as my period was very irregular and sometimes even got it twice a month...Yaz has absolutely changed my life it's been controlling my menstruations it's perfectly on time according to my pills I've never had any weird side effects and it's also helped with the cramping a bit but ... | 10 | October 10, 2016 | 1 |
95,666 | MS Contin | chronic pain | "60mg 2x a day after 3 surgeries has allowed me to live a normal life. Also enables me to work a very physical job. Its great" | 10 | February 12, 2013 | 52 |
130,531 | Levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I've had my Mirena for about 9 months after having been on the Depo shot for 10 years. I chose this device because the Depo was too strong and my emotions flat-lined. I have a history of painful periods and need something so I can function. On the Mirena I have some annoying but manageable cramps and no bleeding. More... | 9 | June 26, 2012 | 17 |
141,137 | Escitalopram | depression | "I've been taking Lexapro for almost 6 years now and it has really helped with my depression and anxiety. I first started off with 10mg for about 3 months but didn't notice a huge change in my depression and my anxiety would come and go. After a serious panic attack that hospitalized me for the day my doctor decided to... | 8 | July 10, 2015 | 63 |
182,115 | Podofilox | condylomata acuminata | "I've completed 3 cycles of Condylox and have seen no improvements in the size or number of my warts. This is very frustrating and wish I could get rid of it. It's ruining my quality of life and I have no self confidence. I should be in my prime!" | 1 | May 2, 2010 | 25 |
46,214 | Modafinil | depression | "I have suffered with depression for 4 years and have tried so many drugs that I have lost count. I finally found a combination of drugs that were working, but not completely. My NP then added Provigil and my depression resolved. I am able to get a lot done without feeling tired all of the time. However, I was on 200 ... | 10 | September 22, 2017 | 6 |
185 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I was on this method of birth control from age 16-20. I loved it! I never noticed a weight gain, no periods at all for this entire time. In retrospect that probably isn't healthy but at the time it didn't bother me in the slightest. I had pretty intense mood swings, but I was also In a very unstable relationship at th... | 8 | August 28, 2015 | 2 |
112,819 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "I have been dealing with degenerative disc disease (not really a disease) was told after I had to go to the chiropractor since on Wednesday I couldn't hardly walk. Well not being having to have a bm came with that back pain I could only pee nothing else.. well come Friday still in back pain going to the chiropractor h... | 8 | August 26, 2017 | 9 |
214,207 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I used monistat one ovule and OMG...THIS IS THE EGG OF FIRE!! The burning is unbearable!! I couldn't take it...I tried to get what was left of the ovule out and I am currently soaking in the tub trying to get some relief...not really helping!! I would not recommend anyone using this! I would rather deal with the s... | 2 | February 20, 2016 | 11 |
127,062 | Metoclopramide | gerd | "I have had stomach issues since childhood and so far no doctor has found the underlying cause. However, in the meantime I was prescribed Reglan and it works. I have been taking this medication on an as needed basis for over a year. I don't think it is a miracle worker...but it definitely helps. " | 10 | July 28, 2009 | 20 |
54,984 | Bupropion / naltrexone | weight loss | "This medicine has ended my crisis. I talked to my Dr. about the fact that I exercise and I don't eat out of control and could not lose weight. I also told her that almost no matter what I eat I have to hit the bathroom within 20 minutes. So, on top of getting this prescription, she did food allergy testing. Turns... | 10 | August 15, 2016 | 15 |
57,233 | Frovatriptan | migraine | "I can't sing the praises of Frova enough. I have had migraines since I was diagnosed when I was 10 years old and I have been on 3 different migraine medication studies including one on Biofeedback for migraines. I have tried countless medicines that my neurologists have prescribed and alternative treatments like acupu... | 10 | August 21, 2013 | 23 |
180,973 | Valproic acid | bipolar disorde | "Was prescribed this to stabilize mood swings. Tended toward depressive episodes while on this medication with severe side effects such as feeling faint when walking, going up stairs etc, unable to sleep, nausea, foggy mind, unable to think of words, constantly dropping things, heart palpitations, very dry eyes and an... | 2 | September 29, 2009 | 28 |
30,889 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Worst decision I ever made! I woke up with a sore throat so I took an antibiotic Mistake number 1. I ended up having laryngitis and the antibiotic I took caused my YI. It wasn't bad at first but I did have a lot of discharge. Whenever I have itching down there I use hydrocortisone cream I've had for a couple years sin... | 1 | May 7, 2017 | 3 |
11,638 | Trulicity | diabetes, type 2 | "Took first shot in doctors office 2 weeks ago 75mg and started feeling a little unwell that nite next day extreme nausea, belching, just sick. Finally subsided nite before second shot.Took second shot helps with bringing numbers down though. Side effects of fullness - you have to hydrate and eat smaller meals..hope th... | 6 | August 15, 2017 | 21 |
140,845 | Escitalopram | depression | "I felt a positive difference within the first week. I also have generalized anxiety and it seems to have helped with it as well. Due to my epilepsy, I take the highest dosage that I can, which is 10mg. I feel better but I think 20 would work great." | 9 | April 21, 2016 | 13 |
216,355 | Sildenafil | erectile dysfunction | "These pills are wonder workers. I love them. I have not felt like this since was in my 20's" | 10 | December 28, 2016 | 9 |
57,364 | Oxymorphone | pain | "I was currently taking Exalgo 12 mg 1 daily and 2 mg Dilaudid 2 daily. It started not to work so my doctor put me on Opana 40 mg 2 daily and kept my Dilaudid. So far taking Opana is great, it last long enough to take my second dose and I couldnt be happier. " | 9 | January 26, 2012 | 28 |
162,782 | Cefdinir | bronchitis | "Day 5 of 7, 300mg bid, and still having fevers and persistent cough. I went back to clinic and saw NP and she gave me a Z-pak, a dexamethasone IM, and rocephin shot. I hope to feel better soon. This medication didn't help me but it didn't give me diarrhea either. I don't recommend it." | 2 | May 2, 2016 | 3 |
146,332 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "Suboxone and Subutex are definitely a viable alternative to methadone or purely tapering off opiates/opiods. Remember that eating anything containing multiple grams of acetaminophen, especially chronically or with alcohol is way more liver toxic than most patients and doctors realize. I stopped killing my liver - meth... | 6 | June 27, 2008 | 35 |
143,870 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got this inserted May 20th and spotted for a weekish. My period stopped for about 2 weeks.... but since then (almost 4 months) I've had my period every damn day. It's not heavy, but its new blood and old blood. Luckily my bf doesn't mind, but it's so inconvenient and frustrating. Everyday I tell myself i'm going to ... | 5 | September 6, 2016 | 4 |
78,098 | Zyprexa | bipolar disorde | "If I could give this a zero rating I would...I was put on this medicine at 16 and it intensified all my issues.....It made me go into constant fits of rage and I gained almost 50 pounds...By far the worst medicine I've taken" | 1 | June 25, 2015 | 22 |
215,970 | Copper | birth control | "After my 2nd child we were pretty sure we were done. But getting fixed, was too permanent! I've had paragard for 6 years & overall I'm happy with it. I've tried every kind of bc pills from low to high hormones. I also used nuvaring & the depo shot. My body can't handle any kind of hormones! For me the insertion was no... | 8 | February 19, 2016 | 8 |
12,718 | Etanercept | rheumatoid arthritis | "I have had RA for 50 years (since 16 years old), and have been on gold injections, plaquenil, methotrexate, and now Enbrel with methotrexate. I have had multiple joint deformities, nodules and joint replacements. Each med helped at first, but then failed, except for Enbrel. Thank God for Enbrel! I have been on it ... | 10 | March 29, 2014 | 164 |
70,423 | Motrin IB | period pain | "I have taken midol, Advil, but none compare to Motrin IB. It worked within the first five minutes of me taking it. Great for instant relief, and last quite a while." | 10 | July 9, 2016 | 6 |
228,510 | Geodon | bipolar disorde | "Geodon has helped with the low mood swings. It does make me restless. I take it only in the morning. Lamictal has been my saving grace. It's been months since I've slipped into depression." | 7 | February 19, 2016 | 12 |
19,605 | Pregabalin | ibromyalgia | "Lyrica really helps but the cost is almost getting to be too much. " | 10 | December 29, 2012 | 48 |
96,576 | Neurontin | postherpetic neuralgia | "My doctor started me on this after I had crazy nerve pain due to shingles. It works amazing for me! When I don't take it or it's time for my dose it feels like I've been shot in the area where my shingles were worst. So I have nothing but great things to say about this medicine for me." | 8 | August 3, 2011 | 86 |
221,306 | Analpram-HC | hemorrhoids | "Fixed up my hemorrhoids well." | 10 | May 9, 2008 | 24 |
158,083 | Ziprasidone | bipolar disorde | "40mg o geodon made me terribly ill. I vomited every day for a week then every other day for another week. I changed my diet to red meat and milk added Alka seltzer chews like skittles and took prilosec twice a day.
I did this because geodon gave me remarkable improvement in my life. It felt like an awakening. Very l... | 7 | December 14, 2016 | 13 |
48,065 | Cariprazine | bipolar disorde | "I have tried abilify (worked but caused massive weight gain) and latuda (worked at first, then just made me restless and agitated) and now vraylar for depression/mixed episodes in BP II. I have only been on it for about a week, but I noticed a HUGE difference in my mood and agitation. I do not feel depressed and hope... | 9 | April 29, 2016 | 36 |
69,639 | Buprenorphine | opiate dependence | "First day without a oxy or roxy in about 15 years. Ready to quit. Thanks to Subutex I think i can do it. I really want it. Took withdrawals away in about 15 minutes." | 9 | March 25, 2011 | 23 |
229,127 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "I'm 37 and have anxiety induced erectile dysfunction. One 10mg pill and within an hour or so I'm rock hard and can perform multiple times a day. It lasts me for 2-1/2 to 3 days. Great medicine!" | 10 | October 27, 2011 | 38 |
22,642 | Pylera | helicobacter pylori infection | "I stated that I would come back to this site with the results of my endoscopy after taking Pylera and the bacteria has been eradicated. Pylera worked for me!! I am a very satisfied customer. I hope this review will be helpful to others. Hang in there if you are taking it and having a rough time." | 10 | May 20, 2014 | 64 |
75,018 | Nitrofurantoin | bladder infection | "This is my first time having urinary tract infection. I am taking the nitrofurantoin mono cap 100mg. The capsule is so easy to swallow unlike some of the other antibiotics which are chalky and leave a bad taste in your mouth. After the first pill, my UTI symptoms were already gone. I've been taking it for 2 days now a... | 8 | March 25, 2010 | 4 |
38,200 | Albuterol | asthma, acute | "I just read these reviews as I was no longer getting any relief from respiclick. I read someone's review stating they replaced their old respiclick with a new one and the new one worked. There is a design flaw for sure. I just opened a new one and it works now. I was about to set up a doctor appointment because I have... | 2 | July 17, 2016 | 14 |
207,607 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "This is my first colonoscopy so I have nothing to compare it to. I mixed first bottle with Gatorade. Pretty sweet-not the best tasting. Harder to get down the more you drink. Chill bottles and use a straw. Started working in about an hour or so. I'm up at 4:30 am for my second dose. I mixed with Gatorade and water thi... | 10 | February 16, 2016 | 9 |
6,566 | Wellbutrin XL | depression | "My depression is more work related as I'm a happy camper when I don't have to work, but I get nasty and temperamental at work. Also I wanted to quit smoking. I take the generic brand since I'm VA so I have no choice but it works fine! I am much easier to get along with at work, I have quit smoking (YAY!!) and I hav... | 10 | September 18, 2016 | 44 |
9,598 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "This pill changed my life! I suffered from such bad cramps before that I would be throwing up nonstop for hours. I now barely have to take advil when I get my period, my periods only last 4 days too. I do not break out, no mood swings also! I did gain a slight amount of weight but nothing too big. Love it! Going on ye... | 10 | January 7, 2016 | 9 |
214,174 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Was so hoping the one day would work, but I don't think it has... Popped it in last night around 11:00. Felt fine. Put some of the monistat cream on the external itchy areas. Within minutes started to burn really badly. I waited about 20" and finally went back into the bathroom and washed with soap and warm water. Now... | 3 | March 22, 2016 | 0 |
156,296 | Ropinirole | restless legs syndrome | "Restless legs worse" | 1 | October 7, 2016 | 9 |
62,231 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I have suffered from treatment-resistant generalized anxiety disorder for over 15 years and have tried every treatment in the book (except for Celexa). Nothing worked. Before Celexa I was on Lexapro, which is supposedly the newer, more 'refined' version of Celexa, and felt horrible. About 6 months ago, I decided to sw... | 10 | October 17, 2013 | 189 |
175,547 | Augmentin | sinusitis | "Augmentin: The first time I took it was about 8 yrs ago. It did the job quick but I had diarrhea for about a year. {not kidding! also developed plantar fasciitis for a brief period possibly due to a lack of certain nutrients, caused by the extended bout of diarrhea} I did not know what probiotics are at the time!?:(
... | 10 | August 31, 2015 | 34 |
148,248 | Norethindrone | birth control | "2 months in... So far, not bad. I was prescribed norethindrone as an alternative to combination oral contraceptives because of the severe migraines with aura that I get with other oral medicines. I like this new pill. We use it in conjunction with other birth control methods because I'm not entirely comfortable with ... | 9 | March 28, 2012 | 2 |
207,588 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "So... I hate this stuff.
This morning I took the second bottle. It stayed down for about 30 minutes before I projectile vomited all of it into the toilet (which is where it would have ended up anyways I guess). I called my doc and they said to just drink water for a while.
I hate nausea more than anything. I get ki... | 8 | April 1, 2016 | 12 |
204,800 | Cyproheptadine | migraine | "I was prescribed this in July of 2017 and now it’s October of 2017 and I have gained 35 pounds from this. On top of that it has done next to nothing for my migraines. Just a word of warning if you have issues losing weight or have issues gaining too much then this will be your enemy. ( it is used by people who need to... | 1 | October 4, 2017 | 5 |
117,702 | Nortriptyline | pain | "I have calf pain (mainly when sitting) due to small fiber neuropathy. I tried Neurontin, Lyrica, Cymbalta...without any luck. Tramadol provided limited relief, but not nearly enough. Finally I tried Pamelor and after a few weeks the calf pain started to dissipate. I take 100mg/day and the side effects have been pretty... | 8 | October 12, 2012 | 138 |
17,412 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I have been using the Nuvaring for a few months now. In this time I lost my virginity and it was extremely painful and I had no sex drive. I figured the pain was just from the first time but the pain continued every time I had intercourse and I rarely even wanted to have sex; because it hurt and I had no sex drive. My... | 5 | July 21, 2017 | 0 |
20,387 | Metformin / sitagliptin | diabetes, type 2 | "Janumet 50/500 twice a day worked wonderfully on me after having dignosed with diabetes around one year back with sugar level of 332/450 and HbA1c 13.5. Now my sugar level is in a range of 100/50 with HbA1c 6.2. I am a happy man." | 8 | August 20, 2015 | 2 |
157,031 | Movantik | constipation, drug induced | "I get vilolently sick. I vomit, migraine, stomach cramps and lingering headache after 24 hour period.But am so desperate sometimes I put myself through it to feel better for a couple days after. I can't take it everyday or I would never be able to leave home because of side effects." | 4 | October 31, 2015 | 32 |
35,708 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "It is great for opiate addiction withdrawal.
And to stay off opiates. You do not have withdrawal and do not feel the opiate high while taking. I took suboxone for 6 years and zubsolv for 2. I have been off all for just over 3 weeks and finally starting to feel normal. I do have to tell you it can get your life back ... | 8 | February 18, 2016 | 30 |
218,365 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | sinusitis | "I started taking Amox-Clav 875mg for a mild sinus infection that was causing lots of pain in my sinus cavity by my right ear. I'm on day 4 and this is awful on my stomach. Nausea, bad taste in the back of my throat. I'm almost ready to stop taking it, don't know if I can take six more days of this but the pain by my ... | 10 | February 3, 2014 | 23 |
175,424 | Augmentin | upper respiratory tract infection | "This drug took care of my infection but did have side effects. I took med with food but my stomach hurt after taking the med. The pain was horrible. Made it to day 9 before I connected the stomach pain to the med." | 9 | April 9, 2017 | 7 |
127,588 | Phentermine | weight loss | "So, a coworker told me about adipex and I was super eager to try anything to lose the extra weight. I can't post anything about results yet but I can say this: yesterday was my first dose and I immediately experienced dry mouth which can be lessened w gum chewing/drinking water. Also, I guess related to dry mouth have... | 8 | July 16, 2017 | 23 |
176,874 | Promethazine | nausea/vomiting | "I have HG, and I've thrown up almost every hour in the hour. I was hospitalized twice before they finally gave my Promethazine. I wasn't able to keep down the oral medication but I opted finally for the suppositories, and while it takes about 30 minutes for me to feel completely better, it's truly a life saver." | 10 | October 5, 2016 | 20 |
99,281 | Doxylamine | insomnia | "I suffered from early waking insomnia for about twenty years. It mattered less when I was younger, I could always keep going. In the last few years it became a problem to the extent that I refused invitations/ avoid travel because I know I'll be sleepy and the anxiety of having to do something the next day made the in... | 10 | January 28, 2015 | 51 |
174,582 | Abreva | herpes simplex | "Had cold sores since I was 4 years old, when the core sore would first form it would feel tingly (NEVER ITCHY) and then as the cold sore grew it would be severely painful that if it was accidentally bumped into I would feel like going through the roof. sometimes it would grow as big as an adult males thumb nail and be... | 10 | January 14, 2016 | 14 |
218,082 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | sinusitis | "RUN FROM THIS MED!! I was fine on it at first but now it has caused headaches, severe diarrhea, tiredness and vomiting. If I would have known its side effects before in was prescribed it i would have never started taking it. I had to leave work nearly because I was so ill from it. Do not take this med. Its horrible" | 1 | February 12, 2017 | 7 |
200,481 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I started Chantix on 10-11-12 after being a pack and a half smoker for 30 years and to be honest I was and still in a way skeptical. I realized I needed to stop smoking when my daughter asked me if there was a cat in my belly, wheezing in my lungs from smoking. I am now on Day 2 of the second week of medication, haven... | 8 | October 19, 2012 | 20 |
54,918 | Bupropion / naltrexone | weight loss | "Was okay when I was titrating the meds up for the first 4 weeks but then had debilitating nausea. I couldn't drive because it caused motion sickness so bad, it would have not been safe for me to be driving from the constant dry heaves and dizziness. I tried for another 4 weeks but got to a point I couldn't even work ... | 1 | November 17, 2016 | 25 |
219,405 | Dexmethylphenidate | adhd | "I got diagnosed with ADHD and this is my first medicine. It helps me focus but the side effects make me miserable. I'm starving right now but I don't want to eat and my throat is dry. I can't sleep and this side effect makes it worse because I have asthma and severe allergies so I can't sleep and I have twitches bad. ... | 4 | January 18, 2013 | 35 |
48,663 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I was on lutera for 7 months. First months was ok. I had really sore and enlarged breast but I thought it was normal since my body was adjusting to the birth control. On the 4th month I had anxiety and I kept brushing it off because I thought it came from work stress by the 5th and 6th month I had anxiety almost every... | 1 | June 3, 2017 | 2 |
56,990 | Saliva substitutes | xerostomia | "Probably the closest to real saliva. No nasty after taste, very liquid, pressurized spray can. ONLY negative is availability. Not many stores/pharmacies carry this. Trying company web site and ebay & Amazon" | 10 | September 1, 2017 | 2 |
118,295 | Naltrexone | opiate dependence | "I just spent six years in the penitentiary, as an ex drug addict this shot was offered to me as an option and alternative to other opiate blockers. So far I have taken two of the injections one while in prison and the second as I left the facility. So far so good. Some minor joint pain and a few aches. They were able ... | 10 | June 2, 2016 | 54 |
124,978 | Nystatin | oral thrush | "My daughter has to use this for thrush that her other 50 medications cause. It helps a lot!" | 10 | June 7, 2014 | 28 |
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