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21,737 | Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine | cough and nasal congestion | "This is my second day of using Mucinex. At this point I'm not sure why my doctor recommended it. I never did have congestion, just a sore throat. Anyway, I'll not take it anymore, it's 1:00 a.m., I'm totally exhausted and cannot sleep. Last night it was 12:30 or so, and I finally went to sleep. I'm use to fallin... | 2 | April 21, 2017 | 5 |
124,193 | Skyla | birth control | "I had gottten my skyla put in about a month ago, and i have yet to stop being in pain. The insertion was painful but I thought it would eventually ease up do to just getting it put in. Lets keep in mind i am 17 and I have never had a kid. But ever since I got the skyla I have been on a non stop period and been having ... | 6 | March 30, 2016 | 4 |
152,715 | Rocephin | otitis media | "My daughter gets ear infections and along with that she gets nightly vomiting. Keeping the oral antibiotics down is difficult then after 10 days its still not gone. Thanks for Rocephin it is the only thing that really gets the job done. Why have your little one suffer?" | 10 | July 21, 2011 | 8 |
74,553 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been using Loestrin 24 for about 4 months now and I like it a lot. It completely took away my period(YAY)! I do sometimes get in really bad moods for no reason at all and I sometimes feel like I am gaining weight. However I do really like it and will continue to use it." | 7 | April 3, 2009 | 13 |
176,427 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "I was given a prescription for this 4 years ago when I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. It is the one thing I can count on to help slow spiraling thinking. I have never taken it regularly until recently because of some major life stressors. I would normally take 0.5 mg in the morning once in awhile, bu... | 10 | October 19, 2014 | 81 |
16,767 | Yaz | birth control | "Weight gain and tiredness on this medicine." | 2 | February 4, 2009 | 10 |
120,368 | Montelukast | asthma | "This medicine was poison to me. I had it prescribed to me following a mild allergic reaction to a bug bite. I have suffered from mild anxiety in the past, but within a month of taking Singulair, I went from mild to severe. Panic attacks, crying for no reason, racing thoughts, overall feelings of hopelessness. I was at... | 1 | September 8, 2015 | 46 |
153,387 | Doxycycline | acne | "I have had cystic acne since 13 years of age and now I am 22. For so many years since 18 I tried at home remedies, washing my face so often and eating well but nothing ever worked. Having 2-3 cysts popping up every second day I just couldn't understand what was going on. I visited a cosmetic physician who then advised... | 8 | February 27, 2014 | 44 |
211,676 | Lamotrigine | seizure prevention | "I've been on lamictal for 1 year for seizure prevention/mood swings. I gained weight, have a dry mouth and insomnia. I told my neurologist I wanted to come off seizure meds as I haven't had a seizure for 5 yrs, he said No because the next seizure I have may be fatal! Great bedside manner! Now I have live with side ... | 1 | November 21, 2017 | 0 |
156,430 | Ropinirole | parkinson's disease | "Great medicine. Controls symptoms very well with dopamine. " | 10 | June 3, 2012 | 7 |
226,022 | Bupropion | premenstrual dysphoric disorde | "This treatment makes all the difference when I am in "that" time of the month. It definitely takes the edge of my stress. I wish I could take it for those 2 weeks only, but I have to take it continuously. I have been taking it for 4 years now and have no side effects. I am afraid I will have to take it for many years ... | 8 | April 14, 2009 | 15 |
102,229 | Spiriva | copd, maintenance | "It has improved my breathing a great deal. Been using since March 3 09. It is very expensive and now I do not want to do with out. " | 10 | April 21, 2009 | 60 |
151,698 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "Using Chantix, I quit after a 40 year habit. Good stuff. A life saver" | 10 | April 7, 2015 | 36 |
83,818 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "Only lasted two weeks. Shortness of breath and irritated mood. Gives me panic attacks before bedtime. Makes me feel depressed and anxious. Throwing this garbage out tomorrow." | 1 | October 15, 2017 | 0 |
213,882 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I was so nervous after reading all the horrible reviews about this product, maybe it's just me or I have a pretty durable vagina because I didnt experience any pain. A little burning but that's because it's such a high dosage of medicine I guess. Overall, I liked it & it worked for me. I'll definitely be buying it ... | 10 | October 13, 2016 | 9 |
163,466 | Mirtazapine | depression | "First night. Only 7.5. I'm used to waking up at 5 for work. Slept till noon. Vivid dreams feel like a zombie all groggy and hard to think" | 5 | August 19, 2015 | 23 |
52,877 | Maxalt | migraine | "I have tried different medicines for migraines, all just calmed it down a little, it just had to run its 3 day duration. Am seeing another Dr & she put me on Maxalt yesterday, my migraine was gone within an hour of taking it. I just want to go back and hug her because after 5 yrs of trying I just accepted my pain. It ... | 10 | April 12, 2013 | 31 |
52,434 | Pantoprazole | helicobacter pylori infection | "I was prescribed Pantoprazole for H-pylori. I have experienced headaches, shortness of breath and awful metalic taste in my mouth. A recent visit to the Doctor, and I was found to have high blood pressure, so was put on Ramipril for that. The side effects were constant coughing to the point of vomiting. I looked up Ra... | 5 | May 30, 2017 | 9 |
148,314 | Norethindrone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I have gained 30 pounds since using this. I never had to exercise to lose weight before." | 7 | May 21, 2009 | 18 |
230,152 | Dextromethorphan / phenylephrine / pyrilamine | cold symptoms | "Was almost instant relief and only used it for a day to stop a long nagging cough. I get it every winter." | 10 | July 12, 2008 | 2 |
151,088 | OxyContin | chronic pain | "I have been on strong pain medication since 2006 due to 13 spinal surgeries. Fentanyl, MS Contin, Roxicodone, were all effective at 1 point, but side effects and tolerance levels caused me to switch to Oxycontin 40mg 3 times a day, with Roxicodone for break through pain. Finding the correct dosage to avoid withdrawal ... | 10 | October 14, 2013 | 122 |
59,347 | Zyrtec | urticaria | "I have had chronic idiopathic urticaria AND demographism for the last 14 years with no identifiable cause. 10mg daily works great and keeps the hives away. The drowsiness subsides after prolonged use." | 10 | April 18, 2013 | 49 |
175,026 | Fingolimod | multiple sclerosis | "I was diagnosed with MS on March 28th, 2013. at that time, Gilenya was the only oral medication..however Tecfedra had just just came out. My neuro gave me the option of injections or Gilenya...really? No brainer..pill please. Novartis is amazing. First of all, in order to get on Gilenya, you have to get an EKG before ... | 8 | May 15, 2015 | 60 |
29,493 | Topiramate | obesity | "I started taking 50 mg of Topomax for the first month and went up to 100mg for the next three months. Lost 40 pounds.... For the next year and a half I have kept off the weight but have not lost any more. I still need to lose 30 more pounds, but have seemed to plateaued. And I am at 200 mg now... dont know what to do.... | 6 | April 29, 2015 | 89 |
164,443 | Diclofenac | muscle pain | "I had a severe case of tennis elbow recently and this medication along with regular ice bag treatment and Two old goats lotion cured a very nagging condition in two weeks. I had been fighting it for 2 months." | 9 | April 25, 2015 | 15 |
177,342 | Duloxetine | depression | "Caused me severe anxiety/agitation. Its action increases Norepinephrine levels as well as Serotonin...and its that effect on Norepinephrine that has me climbing the walls! Not good for my depression or anxiety!" | 1 | January 20, 2017 | 25 |
151,308 | OxyContin | pain | "I played football in college and took a severe hit in the back. I now have 4 bulging discs, and 2 deteriorating discs in my spine. The doctors gave me Oxycontin right away knowing the pain I was in. That was 4 years ago and today I take (2)80mg, (1)40mg, and (8)Percocets 10/325's daily. Last summer I was able to run a... | 10 | May 28, 2008 | 171 |
6,870 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "I sweat from my armpits real bad not like body odor sweat just seems like pure water (No Odor) and I go through shirt after shirt. When I would go to work I would have to bring 3 or 4 uniform shirts to change into throughout my 8 hour shift. And then I would think about it all day just was a overall pain. I sweat so m... | 10 | January 26, 2017 | 2 |
98,080 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I hate this birth control!!! I had my nexplanon put in August 2013 and just had it removed July 2015. Honestly I don't see how I kept it that long. I had crazy mood swings always emotional and on the verge of crying about any and everything. But that's not even the worse part prior to getting this birth control I had ... | 1 | August 16, 2015 | 12 |
149,976 | Cortizone-10 | eczema | "Works well for me." | 10 | June 13, 2013 | 10 |
155,187 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "I recently went to the doctor Wednesday for a check up I didn't know what was going on but I knew something wasn't right because of the unusual smell I had after intercourse and I had a white discharge so anyway when I went to the doctor my doctor told me I had a bacterial infection so they get me some pills for it I ... | 10 | February 13, 2016 | 5 |
225,089 | Bupropion | panic disorde | "Good medication, just takes up to 2 weeks to be effective, Good for depression and quitting smoking too." | 8 | April 2, 2016 | 6 |
133,242 | Tri-Sprintec | acne | "This is an initial review seeing as though I haven't even gotten through the first pack yet. My doctor prescribed tri sprintec for my skin & to avoid weight gain.
I take the pill everyday at 5:30 pm. An odd daily pattern has developed. In the morning I feel normal. Then by the early afternoon, I'll get a killer h... | 4 | August 22, 2015 | 0 |
108,410 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I am pre-diabetic and have been taking one pill a day for 5 days. I feel no negative side effects. I have just weaned off my other antidepressant so I am hoping this works as effectively as what I was previously taking. My goal weight is 30 more pounds but my body won't let me lose it with just diet and exercise. Hopi... | 8 | April 20, 2015 | 8 |
149,004 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I'm still bleeding at Week 10 post insertion...not spotting, bleeding. I have the sorest breasts all the time and talk about mood swings. 10 weeks of PMS is too long. Giving it to 3 months then may have it taken out." | 2 | September 19, 2015 | 7 |
184,622 | Methylin | narcolepsy | "Works just like Ritalin for me." | 10 | July 29, 2008 | 29 |
49,207 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "This pill has really worked for me. It's the only BC I've ever been on and it's been close to two years of no worries. The first week I started taking it, I had to pee like crazy. I've gained some weight, but I don't know if I can blame it on the pill." | 10 | May 25, 2016 | 3 |
29,224 | Topiramate | ibromyalgia | "Worked like a dream! I went off of it because I didn't like some of the side effects, and my Fibro symptoms came back with a vengeance, crippling pain... bedridden most of the time, etc. I'm going back on next week. If you take this drug DO drink a lot of water as instructed to avoid kidney stones. I didn't drink har... | 10 | September 4, 2016 | 12 |
186,037 | Desvenlafaxine | major depressive disorde | "Hello all,
I was prescribed Pristiq (50mg) for Major Depressive Disorder and severe OCD. Before going on the meds about 12weeks ago I read a lot of online forums and was terrified after reading innumerable horrible reviews! I have to say that this medication has changed my life, I feel normal again; I have energy... | 9 | September 1, 2016 | 32 |
202,698 | Hydroxychloroquine | rheumatoid arthritis | "Plaquenil was the first RA medication I was put on. It did not go well. I was on it for a total of 3.5 weeks, and during that time I have never been so sick in my life. The nausea got worse the longer I was on it. I developed severe vomiting at about two weeks on it. I was debilitatingly exhausted all the time. I lost... | 4 | August 23, 2016 | 22 |
8,465 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "I have worked rotating shifts for over the 30 years and I have never had enough sleep. So I asked my doctor if there was anything I could try. He suggested Ambien, 10 mg at bedtime. So for the last year I now wake up after 6 hours of rest, which nothing compared to years of restless nights tossing and turning over to ... | 10 | July 7, 2012 | 31 |
135,581 | Intuniv | adhd | "My 10 year old son has severe ADHD and Autism. He has been on Intuniv for almost a year starting with 1mg and progessively until 4mg. While it did help a bit with his sleep at night, we have taken him off the medication with no difference in his behavior other than he seems to have fewer and less severe meltdowns. I... | 2 | August 30, 2017 | 14 |
68,750 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "If I could rate this product less than 1 I would. AWFUL! I was never told by my provider it could cause fertility issues in the future I have been off it for almost a year and still don't have a regular period back. My period symptoms have increased in intensity. It also over the period of 18 months I was using it cau... | 1 | November 23, 2016 | 4 |
210,407 | Linzess | constipation | "I have had irritable bowel syndrome with severe constipation for 16 years and this is the first medicine that I can say has truly worked for me. On the medicine I have diarrhea, bloating and a lot of gas but it definitely cleans me out. Hope to get past the gas and bloating once it gets in my system good. Only been ta... | 10 | April 14, 2014 | 76 |
58,470 | Jolivette | birth control | "For me the pill has been pretty good. Had to go on the progesterone only pills do to migraines and stroke symptoms. So far it’s been a lot better. My period is trying to get back on track but it’s not too bad. I’m a 3 or 4 months into it I’ve noticed the past few weeks I’ve been very oily (never had that problem in my... | 8 | September 27, 2017 | 4 |
101,674 | Methocarbamol | muscle spasm | "I started taking this medicine in Feb 2015 after I had a fall. I already had sciatica and a slipped disc. I was not on meds at the time for that yet, but now I have about 7 back spasms a day , and the methocarbamol 750 MG does not help even when I take two, so I'm moving on to three. Hope this helps ... yes my famil... | 1 | March 28, 2015 | 22 |
105,920 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "I have been on Strattera for 4 months. I still find myself procrastinating a lot. I never eat, I lost 7 pounds the first week I was on it. Doctor then gave me Adderal. I find it way better except the fact it keeps you up all night." | 3 | February 27, 2014 | 29 |
36,528 | Fentanyl | chronic pain | "I've been on opiates for 29 years. I lead a successful and happy life because I've always treated painkillers with respect. They are addictive, but they can give you back your life if you use them properly.
2 years ago my pain doctor switched out my breakthrough meds from 6x 30mg oxycodone to 4x 800mcg Subsys. I... | 10 | October 20, 2016 | 11 |
127,383 | Disulfiram | alcohol dependence | "I have been dry for 230 days since beginning my daily 250mg dose. I have cravings still, but I've never missed a dose. I will say that my occasional use of cannabis has made it much easier to be in social drinking situations and still feel like I'm getting my head change. No more hangovers. No more binging. I recomme... | 10 | January 21, 2017 | 3 |
121,123 | Venlafaxine | depression | "Been on Effexor for fourteen years. It makes Ocd worse and PTSD worse and my depression worse. I don't care what these negative reviews say, I am switching from this crap drug to another antidepressant. I feel fourteen years of my life have been ruined and I was lied to by the medical profession, they never told me ho... | 1 | December 12, 2016 | 13 |
141,130 | Escitalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "I was initially put on Lexapro (5mg) at age 14 for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and it helped drastically and I took it for maybe 8 months. After becoming a victim of sexual assault at age 18 and spending five years in legal battles. I was then diagnosed with (in addition to OCD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, a... | 10 | July 22, 2015 | 27 |
35,884 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "Suboxone saved my life I reckon, I owe my life to it I surely do. " | 10 | April 4, 2014 | 33 |
83,132 | Paxil | depression | "Took this med for a month at 20mg and I was one of those who began to notice positive effects overnight. It improved my mood exponentially and since I've never had a sex drive (from depression) I actually gained one while on Paxil. Sex was much more pleasurable. Unfortunately I thought I could find a med that was even... | 10 | September 27, 2012 | 65 |
136,572 | Byetta | diabetes, type 2 | "Started byetta in mid October 5mgs at first. Moved on to 10mgs from mid November. I almost finished that pen now but I have had no nausea or any other side effects, no weight loss, no difference in my food intake, no diff in my sugar levels. #sad face." | 1 | December 15, 2015 | 15 |
39,416 | Contrave | weight loss | "The day before starting the medicine I weighed 176. So the first week I varied from 177-179 of taking contrave. I felt great but my cravings became intense. My sugar craving out of control especially at night. I tried this medication for about 3 months and gained about 12-15 pounds. I kept reading reviews & thinking i... | 1 | November 19, 2016 | 24 |
89,948 | Risperdal | schizophrenia | "Horrrible !!! ...made me silent & socially disabled sucked happiness just feeling irritated & flat ..wasn't effective at all for my symptoms also increased anxiety dramatically when I upped the dose to 4mg..." | 1 | June 12, 2016 | 9 |
64,226 | Sertraline | depression | "ANXIETY/PANIC ATTACKS/INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS/DEPRESSION. Thought I'd state the things I had been suffering from quite severely, rather than choose one category! I normally don't post things like this, but I was once too in the same position as whoever is reading this, so want to help. I had been suffering with anxiety for... | 9 | November 22, 2016 | 43 |
186,158 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "Was on Pristiq about a year ago, got of it due to, being totally grey, NO highs - No lows limited high happy moments. I know its supposed to level your moods. But I wanted off it. I weaned myself of it by buying a steel bladed pill cutter, cut the pill into " | 8 | August 16, 2014 | 41 |
165,539 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had skyla inserted at the end of March. I was a virgin and terrified of the pain I read about on here and yes, it hurt but not nearly as bad as I expected. I had cramping which lasted maybe 2 minutes. I had a little spotting afterwards but have had no cramps since insertion. I've had spotting 2 days since insertion ... | 9 | May 13, 2017 | 0 |
71,165 | Viberzi | irritable bowel syndrome | "I have had IBS-D for 12 years and was diagnosed with anal cancer 10 years ago and treated with radiation and chemotherapy. I've tried all kinds of natural supplements, anti-funglals, and meds with only Immodium giving me some freedom, but stopping the pain. I've been on Viberzi for 2 weeks and had normal BM's for the ... | 6 | August 16, 2016 | 12 |
190,389 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | birth control | "I'm 17 and my doctor has given me this birth control twice. My head always hurts, I never feel normal, I'm always sleepy currently about to go to sleep. " | 3 | November 17, 2011 | 3 |
171,960 | Meloxicam | osteoarthritis | "It has improved my quality of life. I have been taking this medicine for 3 years with no side effects." | 9 | July 21, 2008 | 155 |
9,489 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe as a form of birth control. Within the first week, I had cramps, tender breasts, and break through bleeding. By the time the second week came, I realized that I started getting a little more emotional, crying at things I normally wouldn't, getting offended over little reasons, etc. I... | 1 | May 31, 2016 | 2 |
50,986 | Azithromycin | chlamydia infection | "If you are experiencing symptoms of diarrhea/nausea/vomiting, try taking Benadryl 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to taking antibiotic. Benadryl may cause drowsiness, so do take 1-2 hours before bedtime. I have tried this and it gives you zero side effects." | 10 | February 13, 2017 | 11 |
109,263 | Nexplanon | birth control | "After I had my daughter, the doctors really pushed and recommended that I get the Nexplanon over a typical daily pill. Ever since I got it implanted, my periods have been extremely irregularly. At times, I would go 2-2 1/2 months without getting my period, but when it finally came, it lasted weeks. It's really a win-l... | 9 | February 15, 2017 | 0 |
189,214 | Oxycodone | chronic pain | "On June 7, 2016 my pain management doctor put me on 5 mg oxycodone, twice a day with 15 mg of MS Contin at bedtime. So far the oxy seems to be helping me with my chronic back pain but does not last long. When I see him again in 4 weeks I am going to ask for a higher dose or to take a couple more per day. I'm a newbie ... | 7 | July 11, 2016 | 11 |
126,914 | Dilaudid | pain | "It worked great after a procedure, with very little side effects. I was given 2mg as an I.V. dose. I would recommend after and/or before surgery, for any pain ranging from moderately severe to very severe. If Morphine gives you nausea ask for Dilaudid!" | 10 | April 12, 2008 | 25 |
112,160 | Gabapentin | pain | "I've been on this for 2 months sometimes the pain in my legs is so bad I want to chop them off. Gabapentin does nothing. I started to have memory issues about a month ago and was never warned about it. Why can they just give me my one Percocet a day and I can go back to work, be pain free and get my life back. This is... | 1 | February 22, 2017 | 46 |
28,299 | Lexapro | anxiety | "After trying to deal with my anxiety without taking medication for the past 2 yrs I finally gave in and asked my doctor for a recommendation. She prescribed me Lexapro the 1st 2 days were a little scary (especially after reading the 20 million positive and negative reviews) I felt more anxious and on edge than ever bu... | 10 | September 8, 2014 | 80 |
179,567 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "It took a good couple of months for me to start seeing noticeable results. When I first started using it my skin was so red and started peeling and flaking off it also made me break out so much. Make sure to use plenty of moisturiser and hydrating products (I use dermalogica skin soothing hydrating lotion, would recom... | 9 | May 2, 2017 | 14 |
151,115 | OxyContin | pain | "15mg IR 4 times a day, need knee surgery and can't afford it, this medicine has given me my way of life back." | 10 | August 27, 2012 | 83 |
17,255 | Aggrenox | ischemic stroke, prophylaxis | "I have been taking Aggrenox now for 4 years for ITA--no side effects and no further attacks to date." | 8 | September 29, 2011 | 30 |
173,460 | Alli | obesity | "I've been using Alli for several months, with a good diet, and I exercise when I can, but at least a few times per week and I have not lost a single pound on Alli. I get the shits and all, and that is surely no fun, but besides that there is no proof that these pills work. Simple as that." | 1 | July 12, 2015 | 35 |
159,524 | Pegfilgrastim | neutropenia associated with chemotherapy | "Oncologist ordered my Neulasta injection the day following each chemo treatment for lymphoma. Two days after the first injection, I experienced debilitating bone pain in my femurs, hips and pelvis. Could barely walk & pelvis actually throbbed with deep bone ache! The pain lasted for three days, eventually subsiding on... | 8 | March 14, 2017 | 9 |
155,296 | Metronidazole | diverticulitis | "I cringe when I think about having to take cipro and flagyl. I'm nauseous, dizzy, light headed, ache, and foggy headed. Can't function and sleep all the time. I miss a weeks worth of work because I feel so bad." | 2 | October 27, 2015 | 61 |
31,449 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I can't believe I paid good money for a product that made my vaginal discomfort A LOT worse than it was before I inserted the cream. Within 5 minutes of inserting it, I got an awful burning sensation in my vagina and on my vulva -- a problem I did not have with the YI. The burning and itching were terrible -- not "you... | 1 | April 30, 2016 | 6 |
217,165 | Oxcarbazepine | bipolar disorde | "I have been on Trileptal for a month now, combined with a small amount of Zoloft, I feel wonderful. I have taken other mood stabilizers in the past, and this by far is the best one for me. I am a lot calmer (not a zombie)." | 10 | April 7, 2008 | 89 |
70,774 | Magnesium citrate | constipation | "I drank a 10oz bottle of lemon flavored at 6pm last night and thru the night my tummy giggled and rumbled. This morning at 6 am I went to the bathroom and at 7 am but that's it. I'm disappointed in this stuff because I still feel bloated ad constipated. Any suggestions on how to help it work?" | 5 | August 15, 2017 | 6 |
10,194 | Axiron | hypogonadism, male | "I have had great results with Axiron. My levels were at 320 and now at between 800-900 . I apply 60 MG of Axiron wait five minutes and then spray on the powdered Right Guard after the Axiron dry's. They recommend applying deodorant first but it is a lot of mess to clean up the deodorant of of the ... | 10 | January 28, 2017 | 8 |
125,982 | Viibryd | depression | "I'm a 70 year old male, in excellent physical shape, and retired. Problem is a depression and bipolar-2 condition, both of which have haunted me pretty much my entire life. In 1994, my depression became just unbearable, and I started on Prozac...it worked for a while...then it didn't...then we tried something else..... | 10 | February 14, 2014 | 111 |
12,252 | Loryna | birth control | "WEIRD - was on Yaz (brand name) for over a year and had absolutely no issues. Switched to the generic version and was given Loryna. Quickly I started to get TONS of freckles all over my body (very odd side effect). In addition my legs started swelling. It is different than Yaz!" | 2 | October 22, 2014 | 5 |
146,271 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "Amazing drug! My husband has an addictive personality and has spent the better part of 40 years abusing drugs. We heard about this treatment and both of us were skeptical that a simple pill could end the days of chasing street drugs and spending several hundred dollars each month for them. It has been just that - he... | 10 | July 26, 2009 | 22 |
174,531 | Abreva | herpes simplex | "I experience cold sores 3-4 times a year. My RX acyclovir was long expired, so I tried abreva. Walgreens only had the pump bottle available. It was almost as effective as RX. My complaint is that the amount dispensed is at least 3 times what is needed...so much waste considering the cost!!" | 7 | October 3, 2016 | 27 |
217,881 | Strattera | adhd | "I am a 31 year old female and I tried strattera as my first adhd medication. I have been on an antidepressant for years as well. I liked the way this medication made me feel so much calmer. However, it gave me miserable heart burn, to where I would lose sleep and be so uncomfortable at other times as well. I also felt... | 6 | July 17, 2011 | 10 |
109,927 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had the Nexplanon implant since the beginning of February, after having my first child by c section in November. In the first week or so of having it I was having terrible mood swings, thoughts of suicide and almost broke up with my bf several times over basically nothing, I still have not stopped bleeding since ... | 1 | June 6, 2016 | 3 |
106,632 | Implanon | birth control | "I am half way through my second implant! I cannot lie. I love it. First 2 months were hell but you have to let your body get used to the fact you have a hormone replacement. You cannot expect it to be quick change over. My skin has stayed the same. Weight pretty similar a little heavy but that is due to my eating!! I ... | 10 | October 25, 2015 | 14 |
14,595 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "Suboxone is a miracle to me. This medication saved my life. If you are really ready to stop using then this medication is the best. " | 10 | May 26, 2008 | 26 |
100,977 | Granisetron | nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced | "3 rounds of chemo with completely uncontrolled vomiting. Using this little miracle patch, NO VOMITING on round 4." | 10 | March 3, 2017 | 1 |
71,226 | Lysteda | menstrual disorders | "Used for first time and it was great with slowing down the bleeding (literally shocked at how well) and allowed me the ability to carry on with life. The bleeding was lighter but still lasted 7 plus days. One major concern I had was in regard to passing clots. While normally heavy, I passed two extremely huge (much... | 9 | January 2, 2011 | 57 |
157,985 | Accutane | acne | "I took Accutane 10 years ago while I was in high school. It's amazing what it did for my skin. The only side effect I had while taking it was a lot of really bad nightmares. After ten years my skin is still clear. I think I had my first pimple 6 or 7 years after taking it and only 1 more since then. I was on the lowes... | 9 | June 15, 2009 | 12 |
16,551 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "The first three months were horrible. I got cyst like acne, I had mood swings, and I had my period for 2 to 3 weeks at a time. Once I got to the 4th, 5th, and 6th month the acne cleared, the mood swings have dramatically decreased (i just get teary at sappy things end of month), and I've actually skipped periods. My b... | 7 | December 8, 2015 | 2 |
178,672 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "Victoza is awesome. I got diagnosed my A1C was 13.6. They gave me Glipizid (XL 10 mg daily) and Metformin (1000mg 2x daly) and got my A1C to 10.8 and fasting glucose to 267
They gave up and sent me to the Endocrinologist. He gave me Victoza (6 mg for two weeks, then 1.2mg ) After 1 month my fasting glucose i... | 10 | December 25, 2016 | 36 |
63,728 | Epiduo | acne | "I've been using Epiduo for little over a week now and it has done wonders. My acne went away in two days and my acne scars are already fading. Also I've had no new acne breakouts. The only downside to the medication is that it makes your skin sensitive. Avoid using it under your eyes and try not to use too much makeup... | 10 | May 24, 2013 | 17 |
219,320 | Dexmethylphenidate | adhd | "I have an 8 year old with ADHD, ODD & anxiety and a 7 year old with ADHD. We tried everything before going to meds - healthy diet (no sugar/dyes), exercise, consistent schedule. Both boys have taken Focalin XR for a year (started with low dosages and increased as they grew) and it's been life changing! The meds hav... | 10 | July 19, 2016 | 26 |
152,286 | Ciprofloxacin | urinary tract infection | "I have had recurrent UTI's. This is the second time I take Cipro for 10 days. Now I have a yeast infection and I feel as if my UTI isn't completely gone. Could it be because maybe the last couple of days I haven't taken it on time I've been like an hour late." | 4 | August 1, 2015 | 4 |
3,248 | Nitrofurantoin | urinary tract infection | "Had a UTI and went to urgent care. The doctor there put me on this medication and while it does work within a couple of days, the nausea is so bad!! I've been feeling so sick to my stomach since taking this medication. I can't seem to focus on anything and the headaches are really bad as well. I know others may hav... | 4 | September 21, 2016 | 12 |
98,534 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had this in for 2 years now and I love it. I guess everyone responds differently but I haven't experienced any acne breakouts, moodiness, prolonged periods... Etc. In fact, I haven't had a period in 2 years. Lots of sex, no babies. The one thing I will say though is that it made me gain 15 pounds within the first... | 9 | December 14, 2014 | 23 |
58,358 | Benazepril | high blood pressure | "Benazepril is a great hypertension drug. It got my blood pressure under control. No more headaches though I do urinate more while taking it. I have tried other blood pressure medicines that did not work or work as well." | 9 | May 18, 2011 | 26 |
55,282 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I began Contrave in August and I have lost 35 lbs!! My starting weight was 200 and I am currently 167. I have had minimal side effects but when I increased to four daily I did have a reaction. Simply going back to three solved the problem. I would certainly recommend this pill for anyone that needs a safe way to lose ... | 9 | December 16, 2015 | 15 |
143,032 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "8 weeks since getting Nexplanon: My experience has been positive. Insertion pain was minimal and mostly centered around the needle used to inject the medicine that numbs your arm. There was a bit of bruising for a week or so after insertion but since it has healed I haven't felt a thing. No acne, no weight gain (well,... | 9 | July 2, 2017 | 9 |
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