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Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I'm a pharmacist myself. After hearing of the drug in pharmacology lecture one of my friends decided to try this out, we were pharmacy students back then. Anyways, we couldn't get it in Iraq so we got it from Dubai-UAE. He tried it last year and he quit, it's one year since he last smoked anything. He only took 8 pill...
10
June 4, 2015
29
166,611
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"Before my procedure, I had researched IUDs extensively. Basically, all I was seeing was negative reviews. If you're the same, seeing if this is for you, this is a positive review for you to read! First off, the insertion. The worst part, by far, is when they clamp your cervix. I screamed Bloody Mary and cursed. The pa...
9
September 5, 2016
10
50,619
Gabapentin
postherpetic neuralgia
"It relaxes me so that I no longer hold my upper body rigid and the pain is lessened. I am able to get much needed REM sleep."
9
August 15, 2010
76
43,844
Acetaminophen / codeine
pain
"Does not work well for severe pain plus it takes too long to start working."
2
July 27, 2009
40
49,847
Gabapentin
anxiety
"Battled with anxiety and depression for almost 30 years now. Was on Xanax but got addicted to it and ended up in hospital recently. Tapered me off the Xanax and gave me Gabapentin 600mgs twice a day. Started seeing a difference in a few days, amazing. Works better on my anxiety than any benzo that I have been on. ...
9
April 11, 2016
137
165,119
Phentermine / topiramate
weight loss
"Update: I have been on Qsymia for about six weeks and have lost twenty pounds. I feel pretty good and am getting into some really good eating habits while taking this medication. The only side effect I have had is constipation and it is pretty much under control. Feel great!"
7
April 16, 2014
91
46,433
Modafinil
shift work sleep disorde
"This medication works wonders for those of us who work swing shift. I don't know how I ever lived before Provigil."
10
October 5, 2008
62
75,646
L-methylfolate
depression
"For the past several years I have been trying to find the right balance to deal with the anxiety and depression of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have been on Citalopram for the depression and that seems to work well. It has been hard to find an antipsychotic that works and currently I'm on Latuda. I'm also on a mo...
7
October 27, 2014
28
63,791
Bromocriptine
hyperprolactinemia
"In just 1 year my Prolactonoma tumor has shrunk 2mm. I did experience nasal stuffiness for the 1st 6 months of taking this medication."
9
March 15, 2011
21
102,785
Aripiprazole
depression
"Abilify worked for me within 1 1/2 weeks, yes I gained weight but I felt the best since my fibromyalgia started. But I have Medicare disability and went into doughnut hole. The $800 price point was MORE than I can handle."
10
April 15, 2014
61
192,220
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I have been on this birth control for 8 years now. I take it for acne, birth control, menstrual disorder premenstrual dysphoric disorder. I love this birth control they tried to put me on something else and I said no! I love this BC and I want to stay on it. Regulated my periods, took away migraines, took away me thr...
10
January 28, 2016
5
112,957
Bisacodyl
constipation
"Worked great for me, except I pooped myself and had to change my sheets in the middle of the night."
9
February 26, 2017
5
221,566
Ziana
acne
"I went to a dermatologist back in November, he prescribed me zaina , I start out by using it daily and it cause me a lil redness but it went away , it also made break out a lil when I first start using it , I think that was one of the side effects , but anyways its now January, and my face is looking so muchhhhh bette...
8
February 9, 2017
6
128,134
Phentermine
weight loss
"I started phentermine 37.5 on 5-4-16 with a weight of 247 lbs and as of today 5-11-16 I'm at 235 lbs. All I want is WATER! I have zero cravings for sweets or sodas. I keep my carbs at 100 a day. Only side effects I have are increase in energy and dry mouth, which is why I always have a bottle of water in my hands."
10
May 11, 2016
25
192,329
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
menstrual disorders
"My Obgyn recommended me to take Yasmin pills to regulate my hormones. This was after I had a surgery to remove polyps formed on my uterine lining. I have been on this for 1 year now and lately, I start to have cyst on my skin. I had one on my tummy, another on my thigh and now there is one more under my bum. This cyst...
5
May 23, 2015
3
23,346
Apremilast
psoriatic arthritis
"I started taking this in August 2014. Initially, I did get the headaches and nausea. Once I got through the starter pack it was starting to resolve. I have lost about 18 lbs, but that's a good thing. I'm not finding that it works really well for me - not like the injectables. I have large patches of psoariasis on m...
5
July 30, 2015
26
159,538
Pegfilgrastim
neutropenia associated with chemotherapy
"I was recently diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. My treatment plan consists of 4 Chemo treatments followed by 4 Neulasta shots. Well, initially I was told about the side effect (bone pain) but was not told that the pain could be reduced or even elimated before it started just by taking 1 Claritin the day of an...
8
February 17, 2015
34
4,068
Seroquel XR
depression
"I've had depression for 12 years, and have been on Paxil about 10. The Paxil worked for a few years, but the anxiety and depression slowly worked its way back into my life. So along with the Paxil they added other drugs (Effexor, Wellbutrin) but they made me even more anxious. I was finally put on regular Seroquel and...
8
January 18, 2012
64
12,684
Etanercept
plaque psoriasis
"Enbrel worked fantastic with near total clearing of all psoriasis for about the first 3 years, then acceptable but less complete clearing for the next 3, and finally stopped working altogether in year 7. Self-injecting with the pre-filled syringes was easy and overall I was pleased with the medicine and no side effect...
8
October 6, 2013
38
13,026
Vardenafil
erectile dysfunction
"I must have a mild case of ED. I am 49 in good health, slightly overweight vasectomy 6 years ago. My erections were getting softer and my stamina was nonexistent. I take a 10mg dose on an empty stomach with water, withing 15 minutes my face feels flush and I get a nice full feeling in my penis. Sex is like it was when...
10
June 14, 2011
30
107,556
Implanon
birth control
"At first I was pleased at how easy it was and that I didn't have to remember to take a pill. Then the side effects happened. I now have cystic acne on my face and am having to spend loads of money to cure it, because it has gotten so bad. I also gained weight after being under 110 lbs my entire life. I have NO SEX DRI...
1
December 23, 2010
0
227,361
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I have had my Implanon for 2 years now. I got it at my 6 week postpartum check up. I didn't get my first period until over a year into having it (my baby was 17 months old when I got my first period). The cramps have been awful, periods are super unpredictable- for example I had a 4 week period, then nothing for 5 wee...
8
September 8, 2013
1
190,142
Protonix
stomach ulce
"After a couple of days using Protonix, I felt relief in my stomach of the full feeling I would get whenever I ate. I used to feel very bloated and uncomfortable after I ate a meal, I wasn't overeating either. I had to watch what I ate too, such as spices, onions, etc. Most of those symptoms have gone away."
8
May 18, 2011
59
215,212
Lubiprostone
irritable bowel syndrome
"I have been on Rx Miralax for years, due to a two decade long eating disorder. The Miralax works great, but for some reason my GI wanted to put me on Linzess. He gave me samples, and insurance didn't cover it. They said I had to try Amitiza first. The Linzess didn't work (horrible bloating, cramps, no movement), and t...
1
April 14, 2015
32
38,215
Albuterol
copd, maintenance
"My husband has COPD and our doctor recently changed his albuterol inhaler to Ventolin. His other one was not working like it should. He has been on the Ventolin for about 2 weeks and it works great. He does not have to use it as much and it lasts much longer than his previous one. He loves this inhaler."
9
January 23, 2009
83
218,833
Depakote
migraine prevention
"50 Year old male, 6'5" 210 lbs, I have had migraines for ten plus years. I am on 100mgs of Topamax twice a day which gave me four to five migraine a month. Doctor put me on 250mgs Depakote and so far I am down to one migraine a month with no side effects from the Depakote - that I can tell. I call that a win!"
9
February 22, 2017
7
140,173
Asenapine
bipolar disorde
"Diagnosed ADHD, Bipolar, Major Depression, GAD, Panic disorder. Have been on Saphris 5 mg at night for 1 week. After the first dose I could tell a huge difference in my mood. For the first time in months I woke up in a great mood. After a few days, I knew I was no longer in mania. Which I've been in for at least 4 mth...
9
February 7, 2015
33
36,906
Avastin
non-small cell lung cance
"July 31, 2006 diagnosis: stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. I began with a clinical trial of Avastin in January '07. I continue to have the infusion every three weeks; my cancer is in remission. Normal life expectancy for this stage cancer is 2 to 5 years. God has blessed me so far with 2 1/4 yrs of wonderful lif...
8
October 22, 2008
155
48,637
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I've been on Sronyx for 5 years & I love it. I started taking the pill when I was 14 & I only gained 5 pounds & I spotted for a few days. I love this pill I'll never change to a different one !"
10
May 10, 2017
0
228,385
Butrans
pain
"I am 25. I started using Butrans 3 weeks ago. It has been a life saver - I started taking it for pain after wanting to stop popping the Percocets. I was optimistic, but honestly didn't have much faith in it. To my surprise the Butrans has relieved my pain since day 1. If I do something that aggravates my back such as ...
10
April 20, 2011
140
211,993
Lamotrigine
seizure prevention
"I developed epilepsy from a blood clot hours after a operation for a brain Tumor. I tried epanutin, poor side effects, keppra which didn't seem to work. I am now on 325mg morning and night, my grand mal siezures are reduced to head shaking and nearly no side effects after the seizure, I'm 14 stone, a doctor told me I ...
7
September 13, 2015
12
164,377
Diclofenac
migraine
"Mama said "If it's too good to be true, it probably is". Except for Cambia. This is good stuff. I get headaches so often I don't often notice unless it's a bad one. Relief comes within 10 to 15 minutes. Maybe even less on an empty stomach. Pain, throbbing, sensitivity, all of it. Best part- I can take it at work...
10
December 4, 2016
18
212,483
Lamotrigine
bipolar disorde
"I began taking Lamictal for lower body spasticity due to an injury to my CNS. My neurologist decided to try Lamictal in order to prevent these seizure-like episodes from occurring daily, and it worked; however, it made an even bigger impact on my mental and emotional state. At 19, I've dealt with depression, severe an...
10
July 7, 2008
87
143,313
Etonogestrel
birth control
"After reading reviews I was extremely scared to try Nexplanon.. but I am so glad I took the chance. The insertion process was easy but the bruise did last 4 weeks after. I am someone who suffers from unbalanced hormones (had no idea until after insertion) and because of that I have anxiety, depression, and also other ...
9
March 26, 2017
3
206,686
Vicoprofen
pain
"Oh it's great for pain."
10
February 14, 2009
13
167,794
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I was really excited to try an IUD but I am very disappointed with how it worked out. The insertion is not as bad as people say it is. It is definitely not comfortable but take some Pamprin and you will be okay. The bad cramps after the insertion last for about a week. The only thing this birth control really helped m...
5
December 28, 2015
2
83,077
Paxil
anxiety
"I have taken Paxil for years, my insurance company stopped paying for it, and the pharmacy put me on the generic, the worst thing that could have happened in three days I was an hysterical wreck (I was taking the generic). I started thinking of suicide. Someone else pointed out above something very important, if you ...
10
October 15, 2013
46
47,701
Adapalene
acne
"I owe my self-confidence to adapalene! I went off to college in the fall and my skin immediately went completely out of wack. My doctor started out by prescribing me spironolactone to clear my skin, but I did not like the side effects. Her next suggestion was adapalene, and I couldn't be happier about deciding to star...
10
December 9, 2017
0
26,482
Sprintec
birth control
"I've been taking this birth control for 5 years and love it. I never had any side effects. I took Loestrin first and hated it, bad mood swings and increased appetite so I immediately switched to Sprintec and was completely happy. I recently had to switch to a new pill due to spotting between periods."
10
October 27, 2014
24
172,759
Clonazepam
insomnia
"I was talked into Klonopin by my doctor. I was quite resistant to benzodiazepe medications. I take 2 mg at night before bed. This medication has been a life-saver for me. My doctor asked that on some nights that I go down to 1.5mg in order to keep the medication working well. Have been taking it for three years th...
10
July 23, 2014
237
1,139
Sumatriptan
migraine
"Fabulous medication after getting to the point I was taking 16 200mg ibuprofen (way too many) a day and at least 8 paracetamol and not even getting relief this came as a god send. Worked wonderfully."
10
June 5, 2017
0
221,133
Drysol
0</span> users found this comment helpful.
"I was prescribed drysol because I found a lump in my armpit and my doctor thought it could be a clogged pore. The lump was gone within a week and so was any sweat! It wasn't painful for me, sometimes a little bit of itchiness but that's it. I just want to say to anyone who is experiencing pain, make sure you do not ap...
10
October 16, 2016
0
87,268
Latuda
bipolar disorde
"I have been on Latuda 40mg since January 2012. I was prescribed it to help me sleep because I suffer with a severe case of insomnia. I had tried many different types of medicines to help knock me out. My Dr had tried Saphris but I was experiencing all the severe side effects. So my Dr discontinued that medicine and st...
7
July 21, 2012
25
63,226
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate
bowel preparation
"Used for colonoscopy prep since it was the smallest amount to drink over the longest time. Tasted like sprite. Drank 7 8 oz glasses of water over next hour. 90 minutes and had 3 explosions. Then 2 more glasses of water until 2nd dose 5 hrs later. 2 glasses of water, 30 minutes later, awful stomach cramps, dizziness, n...
10
August 16, 2013
30
23,581
Methadone
pain
"I have been challenged with pain management as a result of acute reflex sympathetic dystrophy for 5 years now. Last year I had a spinal cord stimulator implanted and it is working wonders. Thank You Boston Scientific Neuromodulation. Ive weaned off the need for Fentanyl and Oxycodone and now manage the pain very wel...
8
October 30, 2008
88
59,432
Avelox
skin and structure infection
"I had a strange skin infection in my earlobe-- it was swollen, red, hot, and incredibly painful. I was first prescribed a different anti-biotic that did not help and in fact made the infection grow in size. After just 24 hours my ear was less swollen and my symptoms have only improved. I am not finished with the presc...
8
March 22, 2017
0
169,778
Amitriptyline
migraine prevention
"I was having migraines just about daily. Started taking amitriptyline at first 25mg, then 50mg, then 75mg daily. Effects: reduced the frequency and intensity of the migraines both by roughly 70%. Side effects: Full night sleeps. Major appetite gain (literally, a pathological obsession with food) and weight gain becam...
6
July 23, 2009
19
563
Medroxyprogesterone
endometriosis
"I got on this as a teenager for my endometriosis. Besides spotting for the first four months I have had no ill effects. No weight gain. In fact its hard to keep weight on. I got off of it to have my kids. Now I'm back on it. It's so much easier raising toddlers without cramps and random bleeding. I recommend it highly...
10
January 10, 2013
62
180,586
Adderall XR
adhd
"I suffer from a fairly severe case of ADHD, and take 30 mg Adderall XR daily. Having been on this medication for quite a few years now and taking an almost 7 month break from Adderall, I've gained a better understanding of myself both on and off the drug. Adderall gives me a balance in every sense of the word. It help...
10
March 3, 2016
70
38,823
Esomeprazole
gerd
"Nexium worked great for me too. After two years of use I developed high blood pressure. Maybe related to Nexium (known rare side effect) or maybe not. Stopping the drug seems not possible. Heartburn comes back, and it is very severe. "
8
February 2, 2009
22
170,655
Quetiapine
bipolar disorde
"When first diagnosed another medication was prescribed. I then researched Seroquel. Being an insomniac I asked my PVC if I could try it. It made life so much easier. I began to control my agitation with others. I used to fly off the handle and what I call "my crazy" would come out. If looks could kill I would be gu...
10
June 11, 2014
109
17,334
Toprol-XL
high blood pressure
"I have tried the generic version (extended release) after using brand name Toprol XL. The generic did not work well for me. After a few days it felt like I hadn't taken the medicine. Toprol XL works great, and when i swapped back to the original I felt great again. There must be some difference in the release between...
10
September 16, 2017
10
102,596
Aripiprazole
depression
"On 2 mg. It made me feel empty inside. Like things didn't bring excitement, adrenaline. Everything seemed blank. Had major sweet cravings for the first month or two but it leveled off. The most sweet cravings were at 5 mg a day. Really brought reality into full focus. Got it a pharmacy that use a different supplier th...
5
February 29, 2016
19
116,364
Adalimumab
ankylosing spondylitis
"Has worked wonders for my pain but the injection hurts so bad. Its pain keeps making me jerk and of course I had to mess up my last injection. "
10
November 22, 2013
21
92,939
Vortioxetine
major depressive disorde
"I'm only on 2.5 my along with Celexa. I've had weird, disjointed dreams but they don't bother me much. No nausea as many people have seen. But I have had an increase in energy but it comes at a price...I feel like every muscle is tight. I've also experienced painful gas bubbles & a pinching in my chest & a feeling lik...
8
April 22, 2017
20
173,899
Provigil
narcolepsy
"I can't take Provigil daily because it is expensive so I use it on days when I need to accomplish important tasks (shopping, housework, social occasions, etc.). Having suffered from depression since my teens, and although my standard medicines help, Provigil is the only medicine ever that has made me feel "good". I'm...
10
July 19, 2012
34
213,212
Nuvigil
depression
"Excellent response but it induces tachyphalaxisis,i.e. the effect wears off staying at same dose. With a break of 3 days efficacy comes back."
9
November 9, 2012
36
26,555
Sprintec
1</span> users found this comment helpful.
"I've been on Sprintec for almost 2 full months now. I had some side effects the first month but nothing too unbearable just a little annoying. The first week I was really crampy but that could be because I was on my period due to taking the morning after pill a week before I started the Sprintec. It did make me really...
8
November 19, 2012
1
123,356
Apri
birth control
"This birth control was not good. I gained weight all in my stomach and had horrible horrible bloating before my period for about 3 days. It was as if I was 4 months pregnant - none of my clothes fit and I'd feel too uncomfortable to sit in a chair. Acne was more worse than it has ever been."
3
December 9, 2012
10
112,101
Gabapentin
pain
"I have a combination of Trochanteric Bursitis - and/or sciatica nerve pain . My leg was in pain while standing, walking or lying on the affected side. Also I am having tingling and nerve pain in the ankle and foot. I spent 3 months other treatments. Once given Gabapentin - the next day - I didn't not have any more...
10
May 29, 2017
60
60,255
NuvaRing
birth control
"I love it...best birth control I've ever used! No daily pill, no sickness, mood swings, or breakouts. I've tried at least 6 different types and a couple of different formulations of birth control since I was about 14 and this by far has been the easiest one to handle. I use birth control to regulate my cycle. I have n...
9
December 11, 2011
1
231,985
Trazodone
insomnia
"This drug is a very mild, but effective drug. It can be used for long periods. I find it works hit and miss, but I need to take doses throughout the night."
7
November 29, 2009
18
123,005
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
abnormal uterine bleeding
"Cryselle was the 4th or 5th pill I tried in my journey to find a birth control that improved my cramps, heavy flow, and regularity without intolerable side effects, which was also covered by my insurance. I've been very happy with it! It has all but eliminated my PMS symptoms and although it didn't have a marked impac...
9
September 11, 2014
13
17,298
Errin
birth control
"This pill has not been for me. I had a period right before I started taking it, then 2 more times within 3 weeks I had more bleeding. It seems as though other raters on here have also had abnormal bleeding due to this pill. I also have a decreased sex drive and feel bloated almost all of the time. I will be switching ...
2
April 21, 2014
16
127,650
Phentermine
weight loss
"At 280 pounds, recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and told to start medications, I turned to my doctor to discuss potential stomach procedures. Well, with 1 Kidney, I'm pretty certain Diabetes would eventually cut my life short so why not go through a drastic change? No.... instead I asked her for three months...
10
June 6, 2017
96
34,246
Tramadol
pain
"I having been taking Tramadol for the past two years for abdominal pain due to excessive scar tissue from 5 surgeries. It has been great for everyday mild pain. I have no side effects at all. Unfortunately no loss of appetite! However, when my pain is severe this doesn't quite cut it and it hasn't ever really done...
8
December 3, 2008
7
124,311
Skyla
birth control
"I got the skyla placed about 5 days ago. The first time we tried, my cervix wouldn't dilate enough to be placed, so I had to see another dr that injected my cervix with a drug that dilated my cervix enough. It was very painful for me. I felt 3 or four sharp pinches and the usually bad period cramps. For the first 15 ...
5
February 18, 2016
0
27,171
Sklice
head lice
"Wow. It worked great. So easy to use and my kids hair looked and smelled awesome afterward. For me it was worth the copay on my insurance. Other moms I talked to had such a hard time with Nits. I'm so glad I called the doc!"
10
March 1, 2013
53
210,189
Linzess
constipation, chronic
"I have tried taking it at night and in the morning on an empty stomach was very hopeful after reading reviews....no such luck Nothing happened it was like i wasn't taking anything maybe I should keep taking it as after a week I quit. I wish they would bring Zelnorm back it was perfect worked like a dream! Now trying ...
1
May 11, 2016
25
164,356
Diclofenac
pain
"I was given diclofenac for an inflamed tendon in my foot. I was told to take it for 3 weeks and see how my symptoms were. After 3 weeks my foot pain was gone. I was told to drop it to 1 pill per day for 3 more weeks. I had been in menopause for over a year. I got a period and one of the side effects is changes in your...
2
April 17, 2016
6
76,849
Lorcaserin
weight loss
"Very depressed after 2 days. Didn't seem to have an impact on my appetite."
1
December 3, 2015
16
25,081
Hylan g-f 20
osteoarthritis
"Finally had my second injection of 2016 Synvisc, why did I waited for so long? Surgeon treated my right knee with Synvisc over 5 years ago during surgery, however un-sucessfully rebuilt my right knee. Was unaware of the relief that Synvisc drug possesses. I was in constant pain with both of my knees right being the ...
10
September 27, 2016
12
145,118
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I first got the implant back in November 2014. The first two months were terrible, I didn't get the period like most did but my mood swings were completely out of control. After some time, I started feeling like myself again. I'm still a little more crabby than I used to be and I am constantly tired. I could handle th...
3
November 4, 2015
1
124,901
Tri-Previfem
birth control
"I've been on this BC for about 3 months now. This is the 3rd prescribed type of pill I've been on. Weight gain was an issue when I first started w/ Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, but my weight has been pretty constant now. My acne has cleared up significantly, which is nice! My sex drive is still the same, unless I'm the water ...
6
April 29, 2015
1
224,355
Levothyroxine
hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal
"I started Tirosint after Levoxyl was taken from the market. It is the best. I take this in combination with Liothyronine. Aside from insomnia, which I have experienced with every other medicine as well, and I've taken them all, this is the best I've felt in years. "
9
August 19, 2013
68
103,709
Dexedrine
hypersomnia
"There no material in side effects list that you may have a hard time with Novocaine. My dentist spent hours trying to figure out why he could not get me numb before he made the connection. Be forewarned that this is a potential problem. This drug all in all has improved the quality of my life drastically. 7 years a...
8
August 26, 2009
51
164,425
Diclofenac
muscle pain
"Wonderful anti inflammatory. It never failed to depiver, cream and pills, After 3 months of muscle pain, huge inflammation in.all my back, hamstring, quad, the pain and swelling reduces after after 5days,, and left me in 10days...nice ^^"
10
August 22, 2015
41
119,112
Zoloft
panic disorde
"This may sound weird, but I started Zoloft for depression almost 2 1/2 months ago, and I'm still severely depressed. However, I have noticed that it has helped me with a little something I now realized were panic attacks (haven't told the therapist or the psychiatrist about them). I went off the Zoloft for 5 days and ...
9
July 24, 2009
53
83,392
Kenalog-10
osteoarthritis
"After the shot had pain down the entire leg for a week. No other reaction and NO relief in the hip area. It finally wore off and I'm back to where I started with the discomfort."
1
September 11, 2017
1
70,484
Dysport
cervical dystonia
"I receive Dysport inj's every 3 mos for the treatment of Cervical Dystonia. It improves my ability to control my moderate-severe compensatory no-no tremor. It helps with pain by relaxing the constant twisting and pulling of overactive muscles."
8
August 14, 2014
9
54,768
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"UPDATE..SW 259 as of 2/27 CW 255. Today is 3/13 CW 249, yes this is correct. I can't believe the scale. I am a shame to admit I still haven't incorporated exercise. For those who are reading this and can't decide based on these comments. You need to try it yourself, I was so afraid to try it after reading what people...
9
March 13, 2017
79
78,461
Hydroxyprogesterone
premature lab
"Not worth it. I went into early labor with my first three pregnancies, which all got stopped with a pill Around 34 weeks. I ended up actually having them at 37 weeks, 37weeks, &36weeks. Now with pregnancy (4th) my doc encouraged me to use the Makena shots. I started them at about 18 weeks, not only are they very expen...
1
October 5, 2017
0
100,672
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I my boobs got huge on this pill but as well as them I also gained a extra weight on my hips. I completely lost my sex drive as well so it is hurting my relationship. As well as it has been making me so moody. I give this drug a 5 because I never got pregnant. However, the side effects were bad."
5
October 27, 2009
10
22,999
Apremilast
plaque psoriasis
"I am heading into my 4th week with Otezla. My hands are clear of scales. They are looking very good. My scalp has stopped itching and feels like scales are disappearing. My legs on the other hand are red and itching. I do not see any improvement on my legs at all yet. I did experience severe nausea for the first coupl...
6
February 26, 2017
12
136,800
Sodium hyaluronate
osteoarthritis
"After several years of knee pain I was finally at the point where my activities where being determined more by my knee than by my interests. Stairs were a big problem as well as simple things like gardening. I recently received a series of 5 injections and am amazed at the results. I just got back from a vacation in...
10
June 27, 2009
8
176,655
Lorazepam
anxiety
"I have been using Ativan for over 1 year and I am extremely pleased with its actions. I have been a chronic back pain sufferer for over a decade. My pain, medications, and change of lifestyle cause much anxiety, and my quality of life has greatly been improved since beginning use of Ativan. I was started on 1 mg 3X a ...
9
December 23, 2009
14
57,818
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone
pain
"Helps ALOT, without the help I wouldn't be able to get out of bed and live a " normal" life as just being able to enjoy my children, grandchildren their laughter smiles and even their tears. Instead of being in my bedroom in the worst pain ever. "
8
September 19, 2012
57
7,653
Xanax
anxiety
"I have had anxiety since I was a child, from my personal experiences this medicine is the fastest and effective but BE VERY CAREFUL also the most depending. I ran my prescription short one month and was without for a couple of days and had a seizure while driving. Just because the doctor says three or four times a da...
9
March 19, 2015
72
95,259
Guanfacine
adhd
"I am a 33 year old female. I was Ddiagnosed with ADD when I was 10 years old. I have been on all the older ADD medicines. Ritalin, Vyvanse and Focalin. This is my third week on Intuniv. I started on the 3mg dose last night. I can hardly get up in the morning. I am so tired at work. When I get home, all I want to do is...
1
May 6, 2010
68
119,368
Testosterone
hypogonadism, male
"At 38, I started noticing that my energy level dropped drastically. I started putting on weight and even though I worked out 4 days a week, I was losing muscle mass. My sex drive dropped and my mood became sour. The strangest thing of all, my Johnson shrunk from 10-1/2" to 9". I couldn't believe what was going on...
9
November 2, 2014
17
170,043
Quetiapine
insomnia
"I have had a great experience with seroquel. I have always had trouble falling asleep and getting fixated on noises and thoughts. I have been on 5mg melatonin for years and had been taking Benadryl. I asked my doctor to try seroquel. The first night I took 25mg and slept sooo good but was in a daze and foggy the next ...
10
September 3, 2017
26
39,523
Contrave
weight loss
"I took Contrave as doctor ordered . I did not feel any improvement in appetite or weight loss. When I got to third week 2 am and 1 pm I was feeling bloated stomach hurt . I thought I will try to get to week 4 which was 2 am. and 2 pm. but I didn't get there. I was starting to feel out of breath and really bloated. I w...
1
May 14, 2016
7
993
Diphenhydramine / hydrocortisone
pruritus
"I am an avid hiker and for bug bites, poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac there is nothing better. I am never without it after suffering from poison oak."
10
May 31, 2012
4
7,436
Xanax
panic disorde
"Life saver for me. BUT only because I take it when I truly need it. I suffer from day to day anxiety but I do not take it for that. I try to get rid of anxiety other natural ways. But I do suffer from severe panic attacks, especially night time. So I only take it when I am having an attack. I am on the lowest dose pos...
8
October 12, 2017
6
221,930
Fluconazole
ungal pneumonia
"I have been taking this med for about 3 months (for my Lung infection, Saccharomyces cerevisiae) with bad side effects. Severe muscle and joint pain, completely lost my taste for food, insomnia, mood swings, depression etc etc etc. Will have another CT scan in a few weeks and hopefully get off this stuff."
2
May 27, 2017
2
116,436
Adalimumab
psoriasis
"I have had psoriasis since I was 5 years old, today I am 63 years old. When I started to take the Humira injections about a 1 1/2 years ago I was a little afraid of the results. I had not been clear since the age of 5 so I was in doubt that this would clear my body. But shortly after taking the injections my psorias...
10
April 25, 2013
103
153,743
Doxycycline
lyme disease, neurologic
"Doryx 150mg tablets very well tolerated - minimal gastrointestinal disturbance which could be alleviated by taking a good pro-biotic."
9
May 29, 2009
10
169,885
Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine
headache
"Fiorinal works on my headaches when nothing else would. I have not noticed any side effects. Recommend it highly for those pesky tension headaches"
10
February 10, 2009
16
56,357
Humira
ulcerative colitis
"I was put on Humira on June 10, 2015 for severe to moderate ulcerative colitis. I in total, received 7 injections (including the four injections and then two injections at once for the start up). On July 5, I woke up with severe stiffness and pain throughout my entire body. I called my doctor and was advised to drink ...
1
September 17, 2015
28
129,417
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I went in expecting some pain and cramping and that is exactly what I got. I am 18 and have never had a child but I hate remembering to take pills so decided on Skyla. The best way to describe the procedure is: uncomfortable! For me, the clamp and cleaning part was just an odd feeling. The worst pain was when the actu...
8
August 6, 2015
5