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Oracea
rosacea
"This medicine is the best thing that ever happened to me....it has done wonders for my Rosacea!!"
10
January 5, 2017
10
83,761
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I switched to this BC based on the recommendation from my Dr; I was looking for a contraceptive that would help with my acne. My previous bc made me hormonal and emotional, as in all of my emotions were on the extremes and I also experienced heightened anxiety and depression. After switching to this brand I saw an eve...
7
December 4, 2017
0
110,467
Nexplanon
birth control
"My 3 year nexplanon expires this February 2016. 25 y/o I got it put in a month after my twins were born not sure about my post pregnancy weight but I averaged about 130-138. First year no periods really but my breast were flat!! I thought it was from breast feeding, but my gyno stated it was probably caused by the pro...
6
January 16, 2016
8
165,199
Phentermine / topiramate
weight loss
"Update to my weight loss experience, I'm 51, 5'5" female, 3 kids, started Qysmia 9/9/13 at 198 lbs. This morning, Nov. 7, I weighed in at 173 lbs. Lost 25 lbs in 2 months! Eating 1200 calories a day, drinking lots of diet tea. Still have occasional tingling in toes, but thats it. Weight loss is about a pound a we...
10
November 8, 2013
112
147,677
Aviane
birth control
"Has worked for 5 years.. no side effects!"
10
March 20, 2009
42
199,747
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I have been a smoker for 35 years of 20-30 cigarettes a day. Never seriously tried to quit until my doctor warned me that cessation is an absolute must. I didn't believe I'd be able to do it since the cravings were tremendous, and were over-riding all rational thought. I Started taking Champix. Within two weeks I...
10
September 27, 2016
40
39,891
Contrave
obesity
"This is an update from a couple of months ago. I started Contrave on 3-27-15. Just shy of 7 months later I have lost 81 lbs. This has absolutely been a miracle pill for me. I have tried dozens of different things my whole life to lose weight. I have been obese since early childhood and was, though I didn't know befor...
10
October 21, 2015
44
81,182
Yaz
menstrual disorders
"I was on Yaz for about 4 months. In the beginning, it was terrible. I've never been so depressed, moody. I almost lost my fiancé because of it. Even now, while I'm still on it, I cry often and feel depressed and insecure. However, it didn't make me gain weight, which was my issue with other birth controls in the pa...
2
July 12, 2017
0
123,904
Skyla
birth control
"This was the first IUD I've ever tried, no kids and wasn't planning on getting it so I didn't take any ibuprofen. I had it placed in June, cramps from insertion lasted a full 2 weeks with spotting everyday. Spotting later turned into daily bleeding and following up with OBGYN, I've now been bleeding a straight 3 month...
1
September 24, 2016
1
149,632
Mirena
birth control
"I got the Mirena after my Son was born. While I was using the Mirena I had no periods at all for the five years. Now I have my tubes tied, my periods are coming back as bad as they were before I had kids. Sometimes I can't even move the first day of my period...So my Doc. told me I can go back and get the Mirena put b...
10
November 8, 2012
4
130,975
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I'm 23 years old and have tried all types of birth control and always had break through bleeding. I have no children and don't plan on having them so I my doctor and I decided to try Mirena. I had cramping for a day and after that my first months period was 1 day. Exactly 28 days later I had my 2nd period very light f...
8
July 8, 2010
6
119,908
Losartan
high blood pressure
"Terrible. I have diarrhea, leg and foot cramps, blood pressure dips of 98 over 85. Heart rate of 125."
6
September 26, 2015
41
209,504
Zubsolv
opiate dependence
"I started on Sub 1 1/2 ago. My addiction blew up after a cancer dx. Sub caused mouth sores. I should have never ever started on these medications! Once an addict always an addict! The wean process is pure hell! I feel like this must be what heroin addicts go through in jail. I hate myself for agreeing to this. Don't d...
10
December 13, 2016
17
12,963
Vardenafil
erectile dysfunction
"When I was experiencing erection problems my doctor recommended Staxyn. It worked great for use and allowed my wife and I to have extended session. I even felt the effects the next morning, if too much time hadn't passed."
10
September 1, 2013
95
117,179
Synvisc-One
osteoarthritis
"Excess fluid was aspirated from my knee prior to SynViscOne injection. My doctor informed me that numbing was not recommended. Aspiration and injection were not very painful at all - just the initial "pinch." Swelling was minimal but pain lasted almost a week. 10 days into it, knee is feeling much better. I would...
8
January 27, 2015
67
43,404
Hydromorphone
pain
"I was prescribed Dilaudid 2mg every 3-4 hrs for pain management, in conjunction with 15mg of morphine every 12 hours. I tolerate it well. I had bilateral full knee replacements on 11-7-11. This pain management combination, using the Dilaudid 1 hour prior to 2x daily physical therapy took the edge off and allowed great...
10
November 25, 2011
11
147,694
Aviane
birth control
"I have been on Aviane for a year and a half now and LOVE it. I've tried every birth control method possible from the IUD, Nuva Ring, Ortho, the patch and this is what works best for me. Every person is different, but this pill for me has not given me side effects that are noticeable. About a week before my period I...
9
May 21, 2010
8
97,792
Nexplanon
birth control
"I have had this implant for 2 months now and I am still bleeding. ..I love to have sex with my boyfriend but I'm afraid that he will end up cheating on me because of the lack of sex due to me bleeding all the time....This truly sucks..I do not like this at all. They lied to me at the doctors office when they said that...
1
November 7, 2015
2
212,971
Tizanidine
muscle spasm
"This medicine helped for fibromyalgia but caused hallucinations and fatigue."
8
February 18, 2013
70
109,085
Nexplanon
birth control
"My only actual complaint was that it occasionally makes me feel sick and I gained a good portion of weight, but other than that, I have so far been pleased with the implant as far as birth control goes."
9
May 1, 2017
1
164,787
Phentermine / topiramate
weight loss
"I have been on Qsymia since late September 2016. So far I have lost 26 lbs. This medication has helped cut my cravings. Nothing I have tried in the past has worked this well. It's not without side effects. Some dizziness upon first starting and increased heart rate. I may need to talk with my MD about increasing my do...
10
January 20, 2017
23
33,314
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20
acne
"AWFUL! I had never had a problem with acne and now at 20 on this pill I am constantly breaking out. My skin hasn't been clear since I started taking it. Really disappointed it ruined my skin"
3
May 27, 2016
4
120,263
Montelukast
allergic rhinitis
"I was prescribed this about four weeks ago as particular of a trial of treatment to help my (as yet) uncontrolled asthma. The nurse said it didn't help everyone and that's true for me- I might as well have been taking sweeties! Unfortunately though I have suffered very badly with side effects- notably depression and s...
1
May 8, 2016
10
201,455
Zoloft
obsessive compulsive disorde
"I have always struggled with intrusive thoughts that manifest in various forms (obsession with being "perfect", eating disorders, social anxiety, etc.) But for several years of my adult life, I wanted help so bad because I was miserable... Just completely uncomfortable & restless with anxiety that would come and go bu...
10
November 6, 2015
51
113,760
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine
headache
"A very effective medication without unpleasant side effects."
10
January 1, 2013
41
73,499
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I have been on generess fe for over a year. I do not ovulate as much as "normal" women so I was only having a period maybe once every 6 months. I know that may sound fantastic, but I got a horrible yeast infection that would not go away no matter what I tried (prescription and non prescription). However after starting...
10
October 21, 2013
1
156,435
Ropinirole
restless legs syndrome
"This somewhat reduced my restless legs syndrome (which occurs every other day and is enough to keep me up at night and be bothersome); however, it gave me insomnia, which came in the form of falling asleep relatively quickly, but I would wake up approximately every two hours in the middle of very vivid dreams. Each ti...
2
February 29, 2012
21
36,897
Avastin
breast cancer, metastatic
"I've just had Avastin along with chemo and I've just been told that the tumour in my lung from secondary breast cancer has shrunk significantly. I may be put back on Avastin, hope it keeps shrinking."
9
September 30, 2012
10
98,741
Nexplanon
birth control
"I got the nexplanon on 9/30/13 after having the mirena for 5yrs that worked great it was time to get a new form of birth control.. so i said yeah 3yrs nexplanon sounded great.. so i got it.. well i have not had any period, no acne, and now this past sunday 10/20/13 it came out of my arm as i was cleaning.. i called th...
1
October 24, 2013
2
173,204
Clonazepam
panic disorde
"Saved my life!"
10
October 18, 2009
3
122,239
Venlafaxine
anxiety and stress
"I have found that Effexor XR is the most effective drug for my anxiety disorder and depression. I have had basically no side effects from the medicine and it has helped control both issues. I have noticed withdrawals even if one dose is missed. I have been taking 150 mg daily for three years and overall am very please...
8
March 13, 2009
51
122,041
Venlafaxine
anxiety and stress
"I'm feeling pretty sick now. I'm extremely sensitive to medicines and am on only 1/2 of 37.5 mg pills. Correlation isn't causation but my acid reflux (and assorted stomach problems) have come back full force with the start of these medicines. The backs of my eyes hurt and I have a pounding headache right now with naus...
7
July 25, 2011
8
140,176
Asenapine
post traumatic stress disorde
"I'm sleeping for the 1st time in YEARS without the screaming-clawing-gasping-horrors (the thing people refer to as "nightmares"). Waking up was the worst part. Waking up found me in a dead panic, or a blood-red rage, unable to function. Nothing helped, some things made me worse. I have been labeled "medication resist...
10
November 30, 2014
32
102,622
Aripiprazole
bipolar disorde
"I was VERY hesitant on taking this medication, and like most of you reading these reviews, I too was scared of what it might or might not do. All I can say, in 3 days (2mg dose) there was a huge difference in my attitude, calmness and overall presence in me and my thoughts. Amazing!!!! I have so much energy and lo...
9
July 16, 2015
31
222,043
Fluconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"This drug is a godsend for people who get chronic yeast infections. I just don't know what I would do without it, because the OTC meds do not even TOUCH my yeast infections. We are talking horrible itching and burning to the point of feeling like you want to climb the walls! Sometimes it takes more than 1 dose, but ...
10
October 26, 2013
48
189,283
Oxycodone
chronic pain
"I was on Percocet 10/325 and the highest dose. It was killing my stomach but since my doctor changed it to just roxicodone without acetaminophen I feel much better. It definitely helps with the pain. I take a lot less pills now because I'm on the right dose. I haven't had any bad reactions either so far. Been on this ...
10
June 23, 2013
97
146,192
Suboxone
opiate dependence
"I was addicted to any pain pill I could get my hands on for three years. I found Suboxone and it helped me a lot but my experience with my doctor was horrible. I missed a doctors appointment one time and they punished me by making me wait three days for my prescription when I asked what I was supposed to do they told ...
7
October 4, 2011
23
124,415
Skyla
birth control
"I'm 23 with no kids and had Skyla inserted 6 weeks ago. I wanted to try an IUD, because I've had bad experiences with oral birth controls in the past--moodiness, anxiety, weight gain, decreased sex drive etc. The insertion was painful but nothing unmanageable. My doctor did prescribe me Misoprostol, so I think that he...
9
October 22, 2015
0
11,567
Trulicity
diabetes, type 2
"Let me start off by saying that I have been very non compliant with my diabetes medications for years. Metformin was a bad experience. Glipizide made me hungry all the time. Byderion injections was the most horrific experience I ever had, I had horrible gas and abdominal cramping. I gave up on all diabetic medicatio...
10
November 11, 2017
0
14,548
Buprenorphine / naloxone
opiate dependence
"I am a health care professional and unfortunately have been addicted to opiates on and off for 4 years. I originally injured my back. Recently I started to abuse my opiate medications. I was unable to stop taking them this time. Suboxone is a miracle drug. If I had known it was out there sooner I would have happi...
10
September 11, 2008
44
72,625
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"This pill gave me very strange side effects. For one, the first few weeks I had a headache every single day, I had no sex drive, and my period last 7 days ."
5
September 25, 2015
3
154,794
Metronidazole
bacterial vaginitis
"On day 5 of 500mg/twice a day for a week and it cleared up my discharge/smell/itchiness within two days so it definitely works. These comments terrified me when I read them the day I got prescribed this medication but my side affects haven't been as severe as these. I've had the unpleasant taste in my mouth nonst...
9
August 30, 2017
1
193,453
Cyclobenzaprine
muscle spasm
"Relaxed me. helped my problem. "
8
January 15, 2012
29
123,583
Skyla
birth control
"So I went to get mine today and from what I've seen everyone has said that the worst part is the insertion. I will admit, the insertion is painful and it made me break into a sweat within seconds and it was very uncomfortable. But the insertion lasted not even a minute. The worst part to me is the CRAMPS AFTERWARDS. I...
8
April 18, 2017
2
88,631
Prepopik
bowel preparation
"I have a colonoscopy every three years so this isn't my first rodeo! I have successfully used Golytely and Suprep in the past. This time, the nurse wrote a script for Prepopik. I was on clear liquids the day before the scheduled colonoscopy. At 8pm I consumed the first packet of Prepopik mixed with 5 oz of water ...
1
February 20, 2016
4
144,269
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I got it and for me it's been very easy to manage my periods come farther apart now and dot a little after that's all."
10
May 14, 2016
3
127,573
Phentermine
weight loss
"I have gained a lot of weight over the past year , I try everything possible to loose the weight. Went to my doctor today and he recommended these tablets for me since I was persistent that he suggest something. I took the first one today and while reading these reviews I feel more confident that this will help me dro...
10
July 27, 2017
15
100,121
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"Pt. 1: This birth control started ruining my life. I only took it for 3 weeks because I couldn't stand it anymore. Literally on day 3 I started getting powerful migraines, I couldn't sleep from them, my eyes would tear up, I started taking at least 4 Advil on the daily for them to be BEARABLE. Then I started feeling l...
1
November 4, 2016
4
14,680
Tecfidera
multiple sclerosis
"It is my 1 st medication since diagnosed in 3/13. Just had my 14 month check up MRI, No new lesions. It is hard to adjust to for some people, but if you stick it out by month 3 it starts to get better."
9
September 27, 2014
68
180,092
Introvale
birth control
"The first three months were tough. I had breakthrough bleeding that lasted over 2 weeks, cramping and pms moods. Now, I feel much better. My actual period was very light and things are looking up!"
8
November 23, 2015
1
141,430
Escitalopram
depression
"I'm 30 years, have been suffering from depression on and off for years. This year, I came down with a hard case of Seasonal Affective Disorder, which rendered me a useless ball of fear every day from the afternoon onward and eventually led to other problems (digestion, neurological, and otherwise). My doctor prescrib...
10
January 3, 2014
107
182,650
Cymbalta
chronic pain
"3 Months and so far this drug has helped me more than PT, steroid shots, yoga, massage, traction, ibuprofen and patience. The side effects were challenging to begin with, but once the first few weeks had passed by, I was feeling pretty normal and back to my old self again. I can't describe how grateful I am for this m...
9
October 26, 2017
26
226,169
Remicade
uveitis
"My daughter is 15 was diagnosed 2 yrs ago with chronic bilateral anterior uveitis..developping secondary glaucoma due to corticosteroids. She has had 2 trabs in right eye and 1 trab in left eye. She was on methotrexate, not working well decided to put her on Remicade. Things were great for almost a year. The minute h...
6
July 19, 2013
10
89,465
Celexa
anxiety and stress
"I was on this for a little over a year and all it did was make me gain 30 pounds. I started taking it for anxiety and it helped, but then I became very depressed. It also made me crave carbs..hence the 30 lb weight gain. I'm on Cymbalta now and doing SO much better."
3
January 12, 2015
48
98,062
Nexplanon
birth control
"I got the implant in June of 2015. The first week or so was great, no spotting no worries. The next week I starting light spotting that varied- which I was told was expected and common. I was also told that after the first two months most of the symptoms would go away and the spotting would stop. It's now been 2 month...
5
August 29, 2015
4
122,769
Linaclotide
irritable bowel syndrome
"37 yr old f..Suffered with ibsc going on 2y now.1st prescription of lizness for this issue this week (was trying otc products, they stopped working) all I gotta say is I can't complain about side effects or cost because I feel myself again FINALLY! My symptoms have caused me to become unreliable I just quit planning p...
10
February 7, 2015
15
97,896
Nexplanon
birth control
"I got the Implanon which is the generic version at womankind. I bled for about the first 3months irregularly, now I spot rarely every now and then. Now I am thinking about getting it out. I am depressed, severe mood swings, and severe headaches sometimes to point where my head throbs I cry. It is affecting my work ...
5
October 4, 2015
5
218,219
Amoxicillin / clavulanate
sinusitis
"Went to urgent care with a tooth ache. Told I had a severe sinus infection. Mind you I've had swelling on the left side of my face for 5 years, been thru every test out there, for answers with no success. Ever since the swelling started I've suffered ear infections (left side only) and sinus infections to no end. Dent...
1
February 28, 2016
28
41,365
Acetaminophen / oxycodone
pain
"I have been on percocet for around 3 years. I have severe degenerative disc disease. It sure is a wonder drug because it really makes a difference in my every day life. I give it a 10!"
10
July 13, 2009
97
70,531
Flomax
urinary tract stones
"I get stones frequently, have had lythotripsy for two of them. Finally I saw a new urologist and she gave me Flomax. I had Zero side effects. It didn't make me pee more often but when I did go it was like a raging river and moved my stone rift on out quickly. I will never have another stone without being prescribed Fl...
10
January 23, 2016
54
185,852
Emetrol
nausea/vomiting
"My Doctor put me on seroquil. I am trying to do the slow withdraw from that horrible drug. I have felt like I was going to throw up for days now. I didn't want a prescription drug because the seroquil puts me in a hazy fog as it is. So I saw my pharmacist I explained what is happening. He recommended Emetrol. I was sk...
9
August 19, 2016
15
231,136
Zohydro ER
pain
"I have been taking zohydro now for about 3 months and what a difference it has made. My doctor will be increasing the dosage from the 20mg to the 40mg because I still take hydrocodone for breakthrough pain and the zohydro doesn't quite take the pain away at the current 20mg. I started at a lower dose to see if there w...
9
July 9, 2015
45
51,905
Ustekinumab
psoriasis
"I think Stelara is okay. I have had psoriasis for thirty five years. First shot two weeks ago has barely done anything but has lightened the patches. I also have psoriatic arthritis."
3
August 16, 2012
17
170,906
Quetiapine
generalized anxiety disorde
"I've been using Seroquel now for 4 years. I suffer with anxiety and can't sleep at night. Seroquel has helped me sleep and helps me throughout the day with my anxiety, if I feel anxious I take a 25mg and it alleviates the anxiety for me. I think it's very good for both. It has helped me tremendously."
9
July 5, 2011
85
63,977
Sertraline
depression
"I've been on it 3 times. For 8 years, then again for a little less than a year 2 diff times. For depression and anxiety. First starting it I always got nausea and killer headaches. But then they would get better and eventually go away. The first few months of taking it I would feel better. Happier, more energy etc. B...
5
June 24, 2017
7
43,349
Hydromorphone
chronic pain
"Loved it. I suffer from chronic pain from MS and back issues and this medication is very good for my pain. I take 4 8mg tabs a day along with opana 40mg and that seems to do the job"
10
June 7, 2016
26
33,956
Junel Fe 1 / 20
polycystic ovary syndrome
"I really liked this birth control. I only experienced light acne about a week before my period, no cramps, stomach pain, or any other period symptoms. My period always came the day I started the brown iron pills. They were so light most of the time I never even used a pad or anything. I haven't used a tampon since I w...
10
July 4, 2014
23
230,829
Milnacipran
ibromyalgia
"I wasn't even able to get through the titration pack & I began experiencing suicidal thought. I've experienced it a lot, but this time it was way worse, with the thoughts getting more frequent & graphic. I will admit I have BP & BPD & this may be the reason why I had this reaction. I called my rheumatologist, since sh...
1
September 8, 2017
10
24,602
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes
bowel preparation
"Took Moviprep for my 50 year colonoscopy screening. I'm sorry many people have had such a hard time with it, but for myself, that just wasn't the case. Yes, the prep tastes fairly gross: like thick flat 7up with salt in it....followed by a weird melon-cucumber aftertaste. I chilled it, and when it was time to drink ...
10
November 14, 2014
39
230,206
Meloxicam
osteoarthritis
"I was prescribed Mobic for c-3-4-5 herniated disc repair, plate screws and fusion post surgery meds. This was a horrible drug for me. I swelled face, hands and feet so much so I looked like a different person. water retention maximized! Then complicating matters is the weight gain! I gained 15 pounds in 2 months! I am...
1
October 5, 2016
45
66,621
Seroquel
schizophrenia
"The drug made me gain weight and become depressed which I was never before using of the drug. I now have an addiction that I can't beat. I would probably sue them for not warning me about the drugs addictive properties. I think this drug may help some people. However people have a right to be informed about what they...
1
March 22, 2017
14
117,329
Jublia
onychomycosis, toenail
"I used Julia for 24months. No progress, no good results. This product is a joke. Don't waste your money."
1
April 20, 2016
8
103,465
Tekturna
high blood pressure
"I've been on this medicine for 3 days and my blood pressure has dropped from 180/110 to 112/79. The side effects for me are watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose."
9
July 25, 2008
45
65,233
Bisoprolol / hydrochlorothiazide
high blood pressure
"This medicine took my blood pressure down way to low.I would be waiting on a customer and would just dose off to sleep.I stayed in the restroom urinating. I never drink ice water and I was drinking it all day.my fingers and legs would go numb and I kept a chill."
1
May 26, 2016
5
157,485
Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir
hiv infection
"I was put on Complera as a study patient prior to Complera being approved. I went on the drug just before it was approved by the FDA last year. All I can say is that Complera is a MIRACLE. I have had ZERO side effects! I can only say how blessed I feel to have been given the opportunity to participate in the study. I ...
10
July 1, 2012
25
72,351
Tramadol
pain
"Works fairly well, but NOT ONE person mentioned the MASSIVE headache(temple). I can't be the only one."
3
December 18, 2011
10
157,700
Accutane
acne
"My son has severe acne from his Crohn's drugs and now he wants to take Accutane - I see it as a death sentence of sorts, but I can understand what he is going through at just 13 years old. Has anyone tried Accutane when they are already wrestling with Crohn's? His Crohn's is in remission and he is using Humira every t...
1
April 15, 2016
7
85,337
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"Absolute worst side effects I've ever experienced. Depression & aggression are now apart of my everyday life. I've been on this for 3 months. I'm late every month which never happened before. I'm a newlywed & my sex life is almost non-existent. My period is light & I barely have cramps. I have not gotten pregnant. It ...
3
June 27, 2015
9
51,210
Azithromycin
chlamydia infection
"So my boyfriend told me the other night that he thinks he has Chlamydia. I told him if he did he didn't get it from me, so he told me to get checked. I got checked and of course I contracted the STI. The doctor prescribed me 2 500mg tablets of azithromycin and I hate it. I took the pills with a meal and with in 1 hour...
7
December 19, 2015
3
165,931
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"I took Plan B after a condom failure -- 10 days after my last period had started. I took the pill 5 hours after sex. I didn't have any immediate symptoms. After a few days my breasts became sore and I had some cramping. The cramping felt a lot like my ovulation pain and I started discharging egg-white-like cervical fl...
10
March 1, 2017
8
129,999
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"This is for all the guys out there freaking out. So me and my friend had sex about a month ago and she had just got off her period a few days prior. The condom broke - We both instantly panicked and I ran to the store and bought Plan B for her, so she took it within 2 hours. The worst part of this whole situation was ...
10
February 9, 2015
21
108,840
Nexplanon
birth control
"I have had my implant in for 5 months now. When I first heard about this form of birth control it seemed like a great option for me given the fact that I am incredibly forgetful and knew I would forget to take a pill every single day (it's an accomplishment when I remember to finish a full cycle of antibiotics). For t...
3
July 30, 2017
4
185,596
Saxenda
obesity
"I started with this drug on Tuesday, not too bad when taken at bedtime, however, I wanted my injection time to be first thing in the morning as this is much easier for me time-wise. Today was the second injection- oh my heavens can we say morning sickness?! That is exactly what it feels like, I have virtually no appet...
8
February 8, 2017
18
44,046
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I've been taking Tri-Sprintec for almost a year now, and it does what I started taking it for: regulating things. However, I experience terrible cramps, irritability and mood swings, which I never experienced before I started taking it. I'm sticking with this pill because it keeps my periods short and light, opposite ...
8
January 10, 2012
3
26,433
Sprintec
ovarian cysts
"It helps with the heavy bleeding and long periods, but thats it! I get so sick to my stomach on these, I have real bad PMS and sore breasts and nipples and it doesn't do anything for my skin or hair."
5
July 6, 2014
5
226,237
Vivelle-Dot
oophorectomy
"I had a complete hysterectomy but this gave me no relief of hot flashes at all. I feel tired all the time and gained 10 lbs. I have been using the Vivelle Dot .05 mg patches for months and thought I would be feeling better by now. Going back to the Dr to get something else because these patches are useless."
1
August 10, 2017
3
213,057
EContra EZ
emergency contraception
"I had unprotected sex yesterday. Today I went to the clinic and got this econtra ez pill. I never took this one before, I usually get plan b one step. After I took the pill, I got dizzy and had a headache the whole day. I'm not sure if this pill is going to work. Can someone please tell me ? Should I take another emer...
6
June 1, 2017
0
87,845
Clindamycin
bacterial infection
"Worked excellent! Bacterial infection gone within days, swelling was down 50% within 12hrs."
10
September 7, 2017
5
37,651
Vyvanse
adhd
"Gave me back my life"
9
July 9, 2009
16
165,349
Acebutolol
high blood pressure
"I have been on Acebutolol (Sectral) for 2 years now and my BP is pretty controlled. I am also on it for an elevated heart rate not related to mitral valve prolapse. My heart rate is usually in the 80s now. :)"
9
November 4, 2013
14
216,725
Rosuvastatin
high cholesterol, familial homozygous
"I am 52 and have been taking statins for 25 years. From mevecor, zocor, to Lipitor, zetia and now Crestor. I am lucky to have had no side effects but will say the Crestor has worked best at 40mg daily it helps keep it down around 230. Had a 95% blockage at age 28 and 1 stent last year. I believe statins have protected...
10
September 7, 2017
4
118,252
Naltrexone
alcohol dependence
"I started drinking at a later age of 35. For 3 years I was a hopeless alcoholic. I landed in a detox center followed by a OUT patients treatment program and then rwo years of AA. All of this was very helpful. I learned a lot and AA and the 12 steps are helping me repair some damage. I truly enjoy being sober, not hav...
8
September 20, 2016
32
49,892
Gabapentin
diabetic peripheral neuropathy
"Originally prescribed for seizures, once I developed neuropathy my dose was more than doubled (300x3 to 800x3). It works pretty well, though it has a bit of an odd sedation about it at the higher dose. It also makes me a bit clumsy. Overall pretty good, not quite as good as painkillers, but without the nausea and tole...
8
March 3, 2016
18
12,173
Acanya
acne
"I don't have bad acne but I get cystic acne on my chin from hormones that last weeks! This is the only cream that made my skin close to perfect after a few months I didn't know it was the cream until I ran out and my acne came back, I need to get a new bottle ASAP!"
10
March 11, 2016
8
112,845
Bisacodyl
constipation
"I haven't had a BM in a good week though I'm never really regular but the bloating and pain was getting crazy so I decided to take 2 (w diet coke) at 11:30am and I ate high in fiber veggies. The mild cramping pain started at 6 and it got a little worse as time progressed. There was very minimal results but intense (bu...
5
December 29, 2016
1
41,942
Etanercept
rheumatoid arthritis
"Enbrel has done a fantastic job of relieving the inflammation and pain associated with my severe RA. I began Enbrel three weeks after surgery unrelated to RA. Almost overnight the inflammation in my hands and the painful joints disappeared after the first injection. Have not experienced any bad side-effects to date, o...
10
March 18, 2017
14
72,453
Tramadol
back pain
"I have been taking Tramadol 50mg for about 2 yrs now, and before I found this medicine my activities with my children were very limited. I have extreme lower back pain due to a slipped disc. I felt like a terrible mommy because I could not move around well at all, and I was only in my early 30's. I could not even do s...
9
March 28, 2012
49
198,679
Depo-Provera
birth control
"I had my baby the end of January took the shot in February. It made me break out so much, lost some hair, and I am angry all the time. Aside from that I never really got the bad symptoms I barely even bleed. It's now May & I'm due for my 2nd shot the last week of May however I started feeling very light head and nause...
1
May 8, 2017
8
126,881
Dilaudid
pain
"This medicine has worked wonders on my chronic back pain. I have tried everything from Tramadol to Opana ER and for the price Roxicodone 30mg tops them all if taken as prescribed, and at the same time each day. The only downfall is that you must take the pills more frequently than say MS Contin or Oxycontin where you ...
9
October 4, 2009
16
122,777
Linaclotide
constipation, chronic
"Began taking the 145MCG at first it worked great then after a few times not so great. Doctor suggested I take two pills a day (290MCG total). That worked much better. I skip some days if I'm going to be away from home or far from a bathroom. This stuff works great but at least for me I have to plan my activities aroun...
10
January 2, 2015
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