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Celexa
depression
"Menopausal onset Depression, UGH. I would have cried my life away without Celexa. No side effects for me except a normal person again...."
10
May 31, 2015
67
211,578
Psyllium
constipation
"Have taken 2 capsules daily not at all effective ."
1
May 1, 2017
3
188,950
Olmesartan
high blood pressure
"I was first put on lisinopril but it made me cough. Switched to Benicar and it has worked good. I take a half of 20mg in the mornings. No side effects to report. My blood pressure was just a little high and it lowered into normal range."
9
February 26, 2011
43
228,195
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I'm 17 years old and my mom works at an OB/GYN office and had me get Implanon. The only negative part was it bruised for about a week and my stomach was a little upset the next day. I have gained no weight or have had my mood effected or any other bad side effects. My sex drive is just as high as it has been. I lo...
10
October 13, 2009
24
138,909
Phentermine
weight loss
"I am 25, I started this pill on 4/15/2010 and my weight was 243lbs. The first four days I didn't exercise with it but I was watching what I was eating. 4/19/2010 I went to gym to enroll and when they took my weight I was so impressed because in just 4 days I lost 7lbs. My goal is to reach 160lbs. I have the dry mouth ...
10
April 19, 2010
7
216,171
Copper
birth control
"I have had the iud for about 3 months now. The insertion was definitely unpleasant as my cervix was being stubborn, and I have had a child. The cramping during insertion was unpleasant I would say a 6 out of 10. I started bleeding and had a period that week. My normal periods before the IUD where extremely painful and...
9
February 10, 2015
2
86,036
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"It seemed that side effects were mild at first, but emotional liability has been worsening over the past couple months. Anger, apathy, excessive crying, irrational and unpredictable moods, lots of fatigue. Throw in heart palpitations and five extra pounds and I finally made the decision to switch; picked up a differen...
2
January 26, 2013
13
146,504
Tamsulosin
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"Pros: Flow: Improved by at least 50%. As a result better sleeping and improved health that results from improved sleeping and urinating. Cons: Some level of nasal allergy or others that could be corrected or mitigated in my case with claritin for instance. Terrible decrease in sexual drive, interest and perfor...
7
December 19, 2016
16
36,964
Nizatidine
gerd
"My husband has used this a few years ago and worked well for him. We now need it for our son."
10
March 9, 2012
5
28,622
Lexapro
anxiety
"Lexapro really helped me to feel more like myself. After a long time battling a "mystery" disease, I was debilitated, I couldn't function in my normal life, and was feeling just very strange. I decided that I would go to a psyche, and he prescribed me Lexapro. It really seemed to help. I eventually stopped taking it, ...
8
June 4, 2011
8
74,415
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I am 24 and recently sought out a birth control pill because I will be getting married in March. I was put on Loestrin24 back in December 09. Thankfully I did not read all of the scary internet blogs until afterwards or I probably wouldn't have tried it. I have not had mood swings (in fact, I feel I am a less moodier ...
8
February 5, 2010
21
158,052
Ziprasidone
schizoaffective disorde
"I was on Geodon for 12 years. I would take it at night with 500 calories. No weight gain. It worked really well for me for about 9 years. I did have mouth movements and then got anxiety. The past 2 years I've been struggling with all the symptoms of schitzoaffective disorder. Now I'm trying something new. I wish it ...
6
September 19, 2017
1
204,432
BuSpar
anxiety
"I'm 15 years old and before being on this I was a MESS. I was so anxious all the time I left school and it was just so bad I didn't hang out with friends for months but after being on it I can't even begin to explain how great I feel. I never feel nervous or anxious for ANYTHING I'm back at school , going to football ...
8
August 29, 2015
102
165,644
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I had the mirena in for a little over 5 years. I spotted every now and then the first couple months but my doctor prescribed me estrogen to take for about a week to stop the bleeding. After that I was ok. I've never had problems with depression untIl about two years ago. I was low in energy, didn't want to do much and...
5
May 1, 2017
10
129,604
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"A lot of spotting for the first two months, and cramping-wise I felt like I was on my period for two months. It wasn't ideal but of course I stuck it out, and skyla definitely did what it was advertised to do! I had unprotected sex with a stable partner with no thoughts of pregnancy. My periods completely went away in...
5
June 30, 2015
2
97,220
St. john's wort
depression
"When you take the correct dose it works great. Lifts me from my depression/worries all the time. I've been using it for years with moderate depression and when I take it I don't worry as much or feel down. Truly a life saver!"
10
August 21, 2016
65
173,399
Clonazepam
panic disorde
"Works great to stop anxiety and panic attacks. I take the low dose 0.5 mg pill only when needed. However, after using it occasionally for 2 years, I feel I am a little emotionally dependent on it. If I'm out of these pills, I feel nervous. I would recommend using this pill only when in panic or anxiety and also learni...
10
March 23, 2008
168
172,519
Clonazepam
insomnia
"One of the effective ones for insomnia...long acting. Actually, I was up 3 nights straight, had to take one 2mg or 2.5...caught up on major sleep. I can't say it's doing a 9pm to 7am. However, it's aiding me in getting sleep. I may need to take it properly. Only downfall, I don't like downers. Also, it doesn't cause h...
9
March 3, 2016
28
121,871
Venlafaxine
ibromyalgia
"Been on this medicine for Fybromyalgia for 4 days and it has made a lot of difference already. I am on the very low dose at the moment 37.5mg and am titrating up to 75mg after the first week. I feel sick in the morning before I eat (which I don't usually do until lunch time) but after a coffee this feeling subsides e...
7
May 14, 2013
62
204,838
Toradol
pain
"I came into the ER a week-and-a-half ago with gallbladder-related symptoms, was given some Toradol, and this medication completely wiped out my pain. I was also given the same medication after my gallbladder was removed and had good pain relief postoperatively. Better than the narcotic meds, that's for sure!"
10
March 1, 2016
12
221,589
Ziana
acne
"I have only been on this for about a month. Since the first day I have started using it I have not seen one more pimple on my face. It is amazing! Wish I would have gone to my dermatologist sooner... I did not experience any redness nor did it get worse before it got better. It is helping clear my existing acne marks ...
10
December 7, 2015
15
124,884
Tri-Previfem
birth control
"It has helped me in every way. Very light three to four day periods, clear skin and no weight gain. I love it."
8
September 7, 2011
17
162,585
Meridia
obesity
"I really don't understand why Meridia was discontinued. It really worked very well for me in 2008. I did heart stress testing before using it to be safe. I went once a month to doctor to check on my progress & how I was feeling. It really took away my constant hunger. I lost 35 - 40 pounds over the course of about fiv...
9
February 21, 2017
28
107,505
Implanon
birth control
"I have had Implanon for over a year and absolutely loved it for the first 8 months, then the acne started. I have never had an issue with my skin before and thought "oh maybe its just the stress of college or the water or something" my test was to see if the problem continued over summer when I was back to a stress-fr...
8
June 6, 2011
1
177,180
Duloxetine
depression
"My doctor switched me to duloxetine from citalopram in October. I was doing fine on the citalopram, but my doc thought this would be better due to anxiety and some chronic pain due to a car accident. I hate this stuff. I do not have the horrible side effects that some people experience but I am getting headaches, trou...
3
December 12, 2017
0
200,942
Dofetilide
arrhythmia
"I have been on Tikosyn 250mcg; 2 times a day since July 2009. I have had very little side effects and I'm feeling better..probably, never be as active as I was before all this. I have a defibrillator and pacemaker with 3 leads also. I feel bionic but I am better than I was a year ago. Just wish I could have more ener...
7
November 19, 2009
79
69,943
Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir
hiv infection
"I have been taking Atrilpa for just on a week now. The first day was the worst and did not move much off the couch. Since then I have been symptom free except for the odd light headed feeling or sick feeling in the stomach which a cup of Black tea resolves. I normally take my dose about 2130 before bed and sleep. I am...
8
October 20, 2012
9
207,287
Valtrex
cold sores
"This medicine is absolute magic! I only get a cold sore once a year like clock work. Always in Novemeber when the weather gets cold, and life gets hectic. I get it within the same week every year, I take this medicine as soon as I see it coming on and I get that tingle! Seriously within 1-2 days the cold sore is compl...
10
December 17, 2015
29
34,619
Minocycline
rosacea
"After two weeks my face looks flawless. Hope it lasts. Twice a day 50mg. Supposed to take it for one month."
10
December 23, 2016
12
8,872
Viagra
erectile dysfunction
"Totally waste , just avoid ...it causes serious vision changes. Do not take any of them."
1
January 21, 2016
24
111,322
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir
hepatitis c
"After 1 month Hep C free and liver enzymes normal."
10
May 31, 2016
16
168,701
Vilazodone
depression
"I've had wonderful results on this medication. A few minor side effects that pale in comparison to my improved mood, renewed energy, mellowness and more. I was weaned off Paxil for rapid weight gain, and on Viibyrd I am losing weight and feeling much more confident and positive. I do have vivid dreams, but honestly, ...
10
December 1, 2015
52
153,391
Doxycycline
acne
"I am an almost 16 year old girl and I have had acne for about four years. I have a fair amount of acne scars and also regular acne bumps and went to the dermatologist and she prescribed me the pill and a benzyol peroxide /clindamyacin face wash that I use twice a day, when I wake up and right before bed. She also gave...
7
February 21, 2014
13
163,609
Mirtazapine
depression
"Having taken mirtazapine for a couple of months, they have helped my sleep pattern calm down, and I feel a bit better. Sleep and tiredness were my two worst enemies, but these tablets have helped it very much."
9
April 27, 2014
43
197,870
Perindopril
high blood pressure
"This worked well controlling my blood pressure but when dose was increased to 4mg I had a severe reaction - breathing problems, swelling of throat & tongue. Very scary!! Disappointed as they were working well up till then."
9
April 11, 2014
15
94,547
Abilify
major depressive disorde
"On the 2 0r 2.5 mg as an add on to Trintellix. Definite noticeable improvement on mood and energy. No weight gain. The effects seem to be intermittent, so I'm hopeful my dosage will be increased on the next visit to my P-doc. It shows potential of being a life changer for the positive. I think an up to 5 mg may d...
10
November 18, 2016
13
83,839
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I switched to this pill from Jolessa (Seasonale generic) because I was sick of the non-stop bleeding. Sprintec did stop the bleeding within two days or so, and I haven't had any problems with it for about two weeks. However, near the end of the second week, I had some spotting. I kept taking the pill at the same time ...
1
August 31, 2017
2
1,975
Polyethylene glycol 3350
constipation, acute
"I had been suffering from severe constipation that couldn't be cured even with laxatives for 2 weeks until my doctor recommended Miralax. I took it with no real progress for 3 days, but on the 4th day I finally started having normal bowel movements! I did not experience any side effects whatsoever as you do with laxat...
10
June 13, 2011
142
153,575
Velivet
birth control
"I have been on Velivet for 2 months now. The first month I felt nauseous, tender breast, I gained 10 lbs and I turned very moody (especially with my boyfriend). My period was very light and best of all no cramps. The second month is better I am still a bit moody."
5
August 28, 2013
5
29,982
Klonopin
anxiety
"This is the drug that was a total game changer for me. I was on effexor and abilify because of severe depression and suicidal ideation (at only 19 :(). While the abilify and effexor helped with the depression, I was extremely anxious, jumpy, panicky, and unable to sleep at all. Klonopin changed all that. I am now able...
10
June 19, 2016
139
8,214
Zolpidem
insomnia
"Simple, I started taking Ambien in 2001 when it was prescribed for me by my orthopedic MD for a swollen knee so I could sleep, then I found out it was not habit forming, other than psychological. I am a professor and I have trouble shutting down my mind at night. I have used it daily since that time, never have need...
10
February 19, 2016
75
91,749
Lyrica
ibromyalgia
"The pain from Fibromyalgia comes as MUSCLE cramping, tingling, twitching, spasms, etc. It is not a "nerve" illness per se, yet doctors think people are stupid and prescribe this anyway. It does nothing for the pain or fatigue from Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue/M.E. Until people realize that legitimate users of meds ...
1
March 24, 2017
48
188,511
ParaGard
birth control
"So I just got my paraguard inserted today. Im 18 only had sex three times and have never had any children. About an hour before my appointment I took 3 alieve (as instructed by my doctor) and it helped so much, i highly recommend this before any IUD insertion. The insertion of the IUD did not hurt that badly, just fel...
7
June 14, 2016
13
165,134
Phentermine / topiramate
weight loss
"I started taking Qsymia in November 2012. I tipped the beams at 264lbs, by July I was down to 199lbs and had a heart attack! Don't be alarmed, the doctors all said it was nothing to do with the medication. It was a blockage due to all the crap I had ingested over the years. I'm still currently taking Qsymia still at ...
9
September 5, 2014
101
102,187
Spiriva
copd, maintenance
"I had a parathyroid removed the end of May. One of the complications I was having was shortness of breath. A month after surgery a pulmonologist followed up with tests and said I have beginning COPD. She recommended Spiriva. The first two weeks I started feeling better. Then I started feeling tired all the time, my ey...
5
August 20, 2017
10
23,542
Methadone
pain
"I have two degenerative discs, a pinched nerve, arthritis, and I also have a lot of trouble with my sciatic nerve. I also have pain in my left leg and hip. A couple of different doctors tried Lorcet and Lortab but they did not help me at all. I started going to another doctor and he prescribed me Methadone and it s...
9
June 18, 2009
24
58,879
Pradaxa
prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation
"I have been taking Pradaxa for a couple of weeks now. (150 mg a day). I have had no major side effects. Just some heartburn, (that went away after taking it for about a week) and some stomach issues. But nothing so severe that I would stop taking it and go back to Lovenox shots everyday. In the past I have been on Cou...
9
July 22, 2011
49
200,777
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"Started Chantix and I've been smoke free for 23 days already. Wow, first couple of days were ROUGH (although Chantix did help) but after the first week it was easy to give up. I don't take the medicine anymore. I'm on my own now and happy. "
9
November 14, 2008
9
34,371
Tramadol
pain
"I started taking 2 X 50 mg four times a day but I only take about 4-6 now. I have been on Vicoden 10/325 12 x a day for the past 3 years and believe it or not this has replaced the Vicodens for the moment. I stopped taking Vicoden yesterday and have no withdrawal or as bad a pain as I thought. "
10
May 16, 2008
24
195,398
Glatiramer
multiple sclerosis
"I was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and started on Copaxone within a month. I chose Copaxone because it's a subcutaneous (tiny needle) rather than in the muscle injection and no flu like symptoms. During these 10 years, I have had only one flare-up. When I first started on the drug I had painful site reactions that l...
10
July 26, 2010
44
169,966
Dihydroergotamine
cluster headaches
"I have suffered with clusters for the last 20 years. Every time I've been prescribed something that works, the FDA finds a negative reason to stop production. Migranal seems to work really well, but the price is ridiculous!! My pharmacist requests that I only get it at the end of the month due to his cost. Now my insu...
9
July 4, 2014
5
9,259
Clobetasol
lichen sclerosus
"Finally relief. Just wish that I could use it everyday. I have noticed though, that even on my 20 days off, each month the itching is less than before."
10
March 12, 2009
20
69,321
Buprenorphine
pain
"I have had 3 major back surgeries in 6 years. Last surgery fused me at 3 levels, taken Hydrocodene for years, was becoming seriously addicted before last surgery. 2 years after last surgery in Nov. 2014 back, hip and leg pain started to return. My pain management doctor suggested Butrans patches, 10mcg/hour every 7 da...
8
July 2, 2017
9
204,400
BuSpar
anxiety
"I started this medication on a low, as needed, 5mg dose back in August after I started a new job with a high level of stress. Taking it twice a day as needed worked for awhile with no major side effects. Working this stressful job full time, classes, and being a newly wed young adult was taking it's toll and I finally...
7
January 31, 2016
36
198,781
Depo-Provera
birth control
"Depo- Provera has been a life saver for me! Since I've been getting it, my severe bleeding I've suffered for so long with is gone! I have no periods at all. It's also amazing at preventing pregnancy. I've been with my fiancé for 11 years & we don't use protection, and I like to let him finish in me. No babies here! Th...
10
June 2, 2017
6
62,139
Citalopram
generalized anxiety disorde
"I have suffered from generalised anxiety for a long period of time. I had been prescribed Citaolpram combined with propranonol for over a five month period. I found no improvements with my mental health and had to go back to my GP to change my medication."
2
May 23, 2014
27
1,822
Colchicine
gout, acute
"I had a severe gout attack on my left wrist the pain was so bad I thought I was going to pass out. My Dr. prescribed Colcrys 0.6 mg 3 times a day. By the time I took the 2nd pill the swelling started to go down and I had enough mobility to perform my job, operating a train."
10
February 25, 2015
21
58,005
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone
pain
"All I can say is when I broke my arm it got me through the pain and misery."
10
March 20, 2011
2
77,807
Moxifloxacin
pneumonia
"Hope things work out for the best. Have taken this medicine in the past for severe bout of pneumonia and bronchitis. It worked EXCELLENT! After just about the second day, lungs, breathing, cough, all were much better. That was about two years ago. Recently developed same set of symptoms, Physician prescribed Avelox..A...
10
September 25, 2010
27
162,173
Denosumab
osteoporosis
"58 years old. Had the Prolia injection for newly diagnosed osteoporosis 3 months ago. Experienced flu-like symptoms for 2 weeks; muscle aches, constant burping, loose stools, extreme fatigue in thigh muscles. The manufacturer side effects list included depression. I wouldn't classify it as that, but, I definitely f...
5
September 21, 2016
92
46,139
Rabeprazole
gerd
"Started years ago and got instant relief. Tried all other available meds with little results. Never had any side effects at all with Aciphex. My insurance doesn't like it, but I couldn't live without it."
10
October 2, 2013
28
72,284
Tramadol
rheumatoid arthritis
"Best pain meds I have had to date! Side effects extremely sleepy and sweating!"
10
February 19, 2013
39
126,850
Erythromycin
bronchitis
"I've been taking it for two days since I am allergic to penicillins. I guess I feel better with the bronchitis but I have bad leg cramps and my stomach stays upset and have had horrible diarrhea. Side effects might not be worth it."
6
May 4, 2012
17
194,577
Atorvastatin
high cholesterol
"Have been on this so long but recently I feel it creates nausea and stomach/abdominal pain. No matter when I take it with or without food I seem to get this reaction. My Dr is stumped, but I cannot get past this awful "sick" feeling all the time. When I stop taking it I do much better. When I start again the same t...
4
June 2, 2013
158
7,675
Xanax
panic disorde
"A miracle pill for the worst of panic attacks. Nothing compares to the effectiveness of Xanax. "
10
April 1, 2014
137
163,038
Decadron
inflammatory conditions
"I have disc issues. When the inflammation around these discs starts to put pressure on the nerves going to my feet and legs. A shot of this stuff is like gold. It looses it effect the longer you use it so save this as a last resort."
8
March 6, 2015
26
71,276
Levora
abnormal uterine bleeding
"It helped slow my period but it gave me intense cramps. Will be switching as soon as this pack is up"
4
September 19, 2016
1
99,788
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"Honestly the worst tasting thing I have ever had. I couldn't finish the second dosage because the taste was so bad. The doctors did say my bowels were clean though."
2
August 26, 2016
16
179,370
Olanzapine
depression
"Feeling heaps better about life and alot calmer only thing is I feel hungry all the time and have put on 4 kilos in one week!! Dont know what to do about that..."
6
March 6, 2013
64
129,186
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"Hello all! I'm 20, a college student with no kids. I just got the IUD Skyla inserted Thursday, October 15th 2015. The insertion itself, was quick but uncomfortable- as far as pain goes, I would rate it around a 7. But all in all, it didn't last more than 1 minute. So, now I am two days after insertion and still have m...
9
October 16, 2015
4
106,757
Implanon
birth control
"I got my implanton on july 1st 15. I am so far thrilled with it. I was on the second day of my period when I went in to get my Mirena. Due to complications with insertion (OUCH) I did not receive the Mirena. My doc recommended the implanton, I had done little research about it but opted to get the implant. She numbed ...
9
July 10, 2015
6
213,798
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Please dont use this, it had my vag on fire, and burned! It made symptoms worst and I literally had to try to get what I could out to get relief. Not worth it, use the 5 or 7 day cream."
1
January 3, 2017
2
228,651
Alprostadil
erectile dysfunction
"I use Caverject on average 3 times a week as I have a younger partner. With an erection that lasts at least an hour it can satisfy her. I replaced the needles that come with the Impulse for finer shorter ones used on insulin pens 8mm x 31G. That length is quite adequate to get the medication where it has to go yet not...
10
June 5, 2016
34
114,305
Nicotine
smoking cessation
"I'm 22, and have been smoking for about 4 years. This year, my smoking increased to about half a pack a day for a few months. I knew I was smoking too much. I was having trouble catching my breath and couldn't work out. I knew it was time to quit. I've tried vaping and e cigarettes, nothing worked, but I needed my nic...
10
February 13, 2017
11
32,610
Lisinopril
high blood pressure
"I'm a 63 year old big guy (315 pounds) with 147/95 blood pressure and otherwise healthy. This is my first experience with high blood pressure and I am not on any other medication. I have been taking 20mg lisinopril twice a day for 10 days. I have experienced the dry cough and blurred vision others have mentioned. ...
3
October 3, 2009
39
98,536
Nexplanon
birth control
"I love this birth control. I've been on the patch, the shot, the pill. All had the same issue, when it was time for my period they would last 2-3weeks. Horrible. I decided to get Nexplanon. I've been on it for 10 months now. It is amazing. The doctor said there was a chance I would bleed through a little at the beg...
10
December 9, 2014
55
129
Medroxyprogesterone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I was bleeding large clots nonstop for 3 months. I kept going to the ER and they did nothing. The last time I went my RBC count was so low I had to have 2 blood transfusions along with surgery. I was given Provera to take. I have been taking it now for 5 days and the blood is completely gone. I am just worried it...
10
December 11, 2015
27
120,962
Venlafaxine
depression
"I used this for 6 weeks at first few days I felt great then bam I felt so much worse. I have major depression , panic disorder and OCD , I'm currently in counselling too while on this med , this is my 3rd medication for my symptoms I've tried now my doc prescribed lexapro and I will take that in 3 days, side affects I...
3
May 2, 2017
2
1,400
Sumatriptan
migraine
"Thank God for Imitrex. The first tablet I took stopped the headache and didn't have any side effects the first time. The next time I took it I felt shaky. The only side effect that I get from Imitrex is jaw pain. But at least my migraines are no longer in my back. Just make sure that if you are needing two 100mg table...
6
November 10, 2009
5
228,749
Geodon
schizoaffective disorde
"Geodon for a month now; ZERO weight loss from 6 years of Risperidal. Discouraged but won't give up. I'm crying more lately... which is just plain weird. I never cry. Still, no hallucinations; my mood is decent."
7
June 6, 2013
18
228,471
Geodon
bipolar disorde
"I was on this for several months and had great experiences with it. It made all the weird little hallucinations go away, caused me to effortlessly drop all of the risperdal weight (60lbs!), and just generally really helped stabilize my mood, combined with the xanax and Depakote. Unfortunately, it's about $300 a bottle...
10
December 27, 2016
21
103,976
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"Taking this pill was an awful experience. Everything was going fine until right around the time that I started the second month of it- and since then, I have had nasty breakthrough bleeding ever since then! (Not to mention the breast soreness, leg cramps, and depression). I'm finishing the pill this week and it hasn't...
1
February 2, 2014
31
204,843
Toradol
postoperative pain
"Post root canal. Taken orally 10mg tabs. Minor relief of pain but severe stomach cramps. Stopped taking them and took advil liquid gels/ extra strength tylemol combo which proved way more effective. Took another Toradol a few days later with same results. Stomach cramps and minor pain relief."
3
January 10, 2016
7
66,251
Valacyclovir
herpes simplex, suppression
"I am pregnant and found out I had genital herpes on new years eve from my boyfriend giving me oral sex with a cold sore on his lip.it burned so bad when I went pee I had painful blisters and bumps and awful itching with a nasty discharge and swelling.obgyn gave me valtrex 1gm to take twice a day. On day one the painfu...
10
January 8, 2016
39
27,396
Imitrex
migraine
"I switched from 100 mg to the shots which are 3 mg. I found that if I lay down for 30 minutes after a shot I get up and feel as if I never had the headache."
10
November 12, 2008
15
12,368
Atripla
hiv infection
"I was diagnosed in late August 2010, with a CD4 of 130 and a viral load of 136,000, Candida and Kaposi's sarcoma. I began taking Atripla in early September and for a few nights I was a bit dizzy if I got up in the early hours & had some very vivid dreams & minor aches/pains. No nausea. Now, I get the occasional vivid ...
10
November 22, 2010
20
151,782
Chantix
smoking cessation
"I went on Chantix and I have been smoke free for 8 months. I have not even cheated nor do I have any desire to smoke now or ever again. I have tried many times to quit but this is truly the best product out there to quit. You must want to quit. I dealt with a bit of insomnia and some nausea. However, if you truly want...
9
October 11, 2013
11
209,428
Zomig
migraine
"Out of the five or so migraine medicines I've tried, Zomig is easily the best. The caveat being you have to take the pill at the onset (as soon as you feel symptoms). If you wait until the migraine is in full swing, it takes much longer for it to work."
10
June 27, 2011
11
208,091
Zyclara
keratosis
"I used Zyclara for 2 months, applying it for a week and then taking a week off. I have to say, it does work. I had many pre-cancer spots on my forehead, face and shoulders, that stayed there for years, despite annual freezing treatments. Zyclara cleared up these spots, and they seem to be gone permanently. As fo...
9
January 23, 2014
53
166,259
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"This works. Let me cut to the chase: I am normally VERY careful when it comes to protection, but accidents happen. My guy and I had sex once with a condom, no ejaculation. Then we went for round two without a condom. This time, there was ejaculation, although he did not get any inside me. I know that pre-cum is someth...
10
December 16, 2016
8
16,491
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I loved this birth control, contrary to everyone else who's written a review. I took this pill for 2 years straight, and for me it worked wonders- I gained weight in all the right places (breasts and butt), it prevented pregnancy, and I had clearer skin. My only complaint was that after I began the pill, my period sto...
10
December 28, 2015
13
206,517
Mesalamine
ulcerative colitis, active
"Daily diarrhea for 50 years. Recently diagnosed ulcerative colitis Asacol for 10 days only. Diarrhea gone. Gone! In my 70's and just starting to live--thanks to Asacol."
10
November 14, 2011
17
99,603
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"Yuck!!!! Disgusting and made me gag I mixed with apple juice as doctors office said to do this and I also chewed gum but it's very gagging."
8
April 4, 2017
5
71,799
Tramadol
back pain
"I've taken Tramadol 50mg 3x a day for 3 yrs because of my L1 vertebra being crushed in an accident. It does reduce the pain level down to tolerable. A word of caution though, this medication is addictive. As with all opioid like meds, withdrawal symptoms are very very hard to deal with."
8
September 12, 2016
38
11,188
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium
birth control
"I was prescribed this medicine to help with my erratic periods. It was great, at first. About eight months into it, I became anemic from heavy bleeding and had nine day periods instead of four. I've also experienced spotting eight months into taking it."
4
April 11, 2012
5
142,630
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"I would never recommend this pill, I have been severely depressed after taking this pill 7/12/17 came on my period stayed on for 4 days I have been feeling confused, distorted, crying hysterically, no appetite, sad, feel detached from myself, I'm crying as I'm tying I feel miserable ! I feel scared because I have not ...
1
August 1, 2017
1
135,887
Percocet
pain
"I am a 26 year old woman and I have 2 kids. I was in a really bad wreck in December 2006. I was rear ended at 55mph while I was sitting still in a construction zone. My doctor put me on percocet for the neck and back pain. It felt like a wounder drug to me. I have had a lot of medical problems in my life and I still d...
10
June 2, 2008
139
25,719
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
birth control
"Well basically when I first used it, it was great only have tender breasts felt a little sick but it went away. Then all of a sudden I had these terrible mood swings. Felt really emotional. And I've been that exhausted, I've had to take naps during the day. So yeah not that good for me."
3
February 7, 2014
23
150,474
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
urinary tract infection
"I was given Bactrim for a UTI in November 2016. On day 2 my entire lower half of my body became numb. And I mean all of it including the female parts. I was convinced I had MS, Lou Gehrig disease, or even piraformis nerve entrapment. I looked them all up and never in a million years thought it was related to the antib...
1
February 15, 2017
11
146,336
Suboxone
opiate dependence
"I have been on 20 Lortab and 10 Soma a day for 5 YEARS and I did the detox for 1 day, which gave me mild withdrawls but the second I took that first 2 mg of Suboxone, I felt and looked better. I have been going on 3 weeks now and I won't lie, my back does hurt at times and I still want to pop pills when stress is hig...
9
June 10, 2008
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