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208,786 | Belsomra | insomnia | "I started on 15mg of Belsomra. The doctor said if this did not work he would put me on 20. I had trouble falling asleep and drifted in and out of sleep all night and felt like crap the next day. Constantly felt like the need for a daytime nap. He up the dosage to 20 mg and nothing changed. I could not get a good nigh... | 1 | January 9, 2017 | 15 |
11,131 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium | birth control | "I love this birth control. No weight gain, acne cleared up, shorter/lighter periods. Only problem is I can't tolerate wearing my contact lenses for very long (no more than 4hrs). Best thing about it, no babies!" | 10 | November 10, 2014 | 4 |
173,882 | Provigil | narcolepsy | "I am 2 months shy of having used Provigil for 10 years. I have no physical side effects from it, which is pretty good since I am in my late 60s. It was more effective at keeping me awake when I first started using it, but it also made me a little nervous. These days it is usually effective, but sometimes not, but t... | 10 | September 23, 2013 | 89 |
12,267 | Capzasin-HP | diabetic peripheral neuropathy | "I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I had the feeling of socks crunched up. I used this stuff and I added severe burning! I used it 1 1/2 days and returned it. DON'T BUY! I now have burning feet. It will go away, but what kind of cure is burning feet , not less pain. Also if you get on hands it can cause problems... | 1 | May 12, 2017 | 3 |
3,855 | Suprax | sinusitis | "This drug got me well when NOTHING else would. I had been sick for four months and had seen countless specialists and taken many prescription drugs and inhalers. Nothing worked until I took this drug and Qnasl. I was well in one week!!! I believe it worked miracles." | 10 | July 25, 2016 | 3 |
176,089 | Desyrel | ibromyalgia | "It has greatly helped with my ability to sleep." | 9 | May 14, 2014 | 36 |
116,573 | Nadolol | anxiety | "I was prescribed nadolol for anxiety and thought it wasn't going to work as I have been on Xanax and Klonopin to treat anxiety attacks in the past. I started on 20mg 2x a day and was moved up to 40mg 2x a day. It has helped to an extent, I still have anxiety but they are a lot less frequent then they used to be. I do ... | 6 | November 1, 2013 | 18 |
22,242 | Testim | hypogonadism, male | "49 yo. Hypertension and diabetes. No sex drive for the past year or so. Primary care doctor said no to T treatment because her test results said normal. I went to urologist who started me on the 1% tubes. 15 days in and already noticed sex drive changes. Concerned about blood pressure though. Seems higher but car... | 9 | March 23, 2012 | 21 |
177,566 | Duloxetine | generalized anxiety disorde | "this drug is fantastic, it gives you your life back to you. I finally regained control of my emotions and behavior. It definitely helped rewire my brain to be anxiety-free.
Remember that for a long lasting cure is good to also attend a licensed psychologist and learn as much as you can about your disease. I lear... | 9 | November 7, 2015 | 2 |
181,005 | Lithobid | bipolar disorde | "So far so awesome. Been on it a week and am not as agitated. Suicidal thoughts are going away." | 10 | February 28, 2012 | 34 |
169,480 | Stelara | psoriasis | "I got my first injection almost 4 weeks ago and am amazed! I've suffered since I was 29 and am now 41. I've tried every topical cream/ointment that's out there. Cortisone injections in my hands and feet that thinned my skin out so bad you can see all my veins - even spent almost $10,000 on an in home phototherapy bed ... | 10 | September 30, 2016 | 36 |
77,581 | Cephalexin | skin or soft tissue infection | "Was on cephalexin 4 times a day for 1 week to treat an infected burn. It treated the infection nice and quick with a few side effects. I threw up twice while on it despite taking the pills with food as instructed. It caused nausea and diarrhea near the end of my prescription which made me feel horrible. I also had inc... | 6 | December 7, 2015 | 6 |
15,087 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "Was originally on Gildess when it was switched to Blisovi. Had no complaints from that switch. Was actually able to lose some weight. Then switched from Blisovi to Lo Loestrin I believe because my doctor thought it might help my periods be more regular and predictable because I go for months without a period. Was on i... | 3 | June 1, 2017 | 4 |
123,162 | Apri | birth control | "I had previously been on Microgestin which didn't work well for me. I was cranky, tired, moody, and found myself having bleeding between periods. My doctor put me on Apri and it doesn't affect my mood whatsoever. I feel fine, my periods are light and (bonus!) only last 2-3 days. Also, I'm not pregnant, so it definitel... | 10 | March 11, 2016 | 10 |
79,684 | Insulin glargine | diabetes, type 1 | "Insulin works great but water gain is awful." | 8 | June 17, 2009 | 33 |
199,141 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "My Dr. Suggested it after my 3rd child,so I decided to get it. I missed the first period After taking the shot, but started for the second one. I've been bleeding for a month straight now. Its increased my appitite, making me gain 20 pounds in 2 months.I've recently started working out so I've been trying to loose it... | 1 | December 8, 2015 | 1 |
198,578 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I HATED depo. Made me bleed soooo much I thought I was miscarrying. I suffered from extreme blood loss and am now on bed rest. Made me super moody, and I gained 20 pounds since starting in January. Switched to the patch, which has been soooo much better." | 1 | November 22, 2017 | 0 |
220,478 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I have been using Loestrin 24 for at least 3 years now, with no problems whatsoever. I've never had breakthrough bleeding. I did not experience weight gain or any abnormal side effects. And my periods have been light, and very predictable. I'm going to try Seasonique starting in a few days. (I just like the idea of... | 10 | September 30, 2011 | 0 |
132,439 | Ativan | anxiety | "a great med helps me alot" | 10 | April 26, 2008 | 46 |
212,685 | Niravam | anxiety | "This is the only medication that makes me able to focus and stop obsessing on things I can't control and makes me able to be productive and active." | 10 | January 12, 2010 | 40 |
74,872 | Keppra | epilepsy | "My wonder medicine. I have stress induced epilepsy. I am highly allergic to Dilantin and Lamotrigine." | 10 | October 29, 2011 | 26 |
99,827 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "Went through the whole process pre -dosage and followed all directions. Took first dose as instructed at 7:00 pm with second dose to be done at 2:30 am day of colonoscopy. Drank the first application of bad tasting stuff and drank 2 more 16 oz cups of water and waited.
NOTHING HAPPENED. Not even a fart. Shoul... | 1 | May 2, 2016 | 10 |
169,610 | Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine | migraine | "I've had migraines for 40 years. This works 9 out of 10 times, usually in about 20 minutes. Occasionally I've had to take a second pill or dose, but 1 pill almost always does the trick. The other 10 % of the times I use Maxalt or its generic form. My insurance has recently dropped coverage for this inexpensive, very e... | 9 | September 11, 2015 | 14 |
172,558 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "I have agoraphobia with panic attacks and severe anxiety. I have been switching between valium and klonopin for years. I recently starting taking 2mg klonopin wafers. I find they work extremely faster then the pill. I now feel relaxed almost immediately vs up to 30 minutes or longer with the pill which isn't helpfu... | 9 | January 4, 2016 | 25 |
51,182 | Azithromycin | chlamydia infection | "I'm pregnant and I found out I had Chlamydia. So doctor prescribed 4 250mg tablets which I took it at 7pm the same day. I Started feeling nauseous by 7:40pm! Now I'm on the toilet! My bf has gotten prescribed 2 500mg and he's laying in bed fine watching tv. Wtheck! Lol. Hopefully we're fully recovered." | 5 | December 22, 2015 | 2 |
55,358 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "Hi, am 56 year old Fem, and have lost 26 lbs on WW within 7 months. I have been eating right & working out weekly but hit a plateau. With the holidays coming, I asked my Dr. as to what could help me keep my path. He mention that Contrave is not a diet pill..WOW, I was ready, read up on it and started 2 days ago. The... | 10 | November 11, 2015 | 23 |
59,468 | Avelox | sinusitis | "On day 3 of 7 being treated for Pneumonia, Sinusitis and Ear Infection.
PROS: I can breathe again. I feel like the pressure in my chest is lifting. My ear pain is almost completely gone.
CONS: Extreme fatigue, Severe body pain (hands, wrists, ankles and knees), Insomnia" | 3 | December 20, 2011 | 20 |
221,849 | Haldol | dementia | "Haloperidol is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Haloperidol may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions.
(taken from this website)" | 1 | February 9, 2010 | 73 |
49,664 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "To me has been working for around 7 years I love it. Although I have been a constant birth control user for over 10 years never have kids or been pregnant so I'm 30 now I have stopped taking it to avoid any future complications due to general birth control issues.before I started taking it. I tried many and Luthera is... | 10 | July 17, 2015 | 8 |
21,324 | Rivastigmine | alzheimer's disease | "My mother was put on the patch several years ago. It is difficult to measure it's effectiveness with a degenerative disease, but I think she has declined a little slower than others I have seen. However, the cost is TERRIBLE even after Medicare Part D pays." | 5 | July 14, 2015 | 12 |
148,672 | Mirena | birth control | "I had mirena placed today. I took the recommended 800mg of advil. The pain was horrible at insertion. Now keep in mind, I am 33, and have not been pregnant. The pain didn't last long, but will forever haunt me. It had been 12 hours since insertion. Cramping is almost gone, but I do feel bloated. Not much appetite, whi... | 9 | October 12, 2016 | 4 |
115,260 | Diazepam | anxiety | "One of the best anti-anxiety medications ever made. Also very good for insomnia and muscle cramps or spasms. The minimal withdraw effects, due in part to the medicine's long half life, make diazepam one of the kindest benzodiazepines." | 9 | April 10, 2008 | 48 |
215,571 | Copper | birth control | "The implant was painful but not nearly as bad as anticipated. The cramps afterwards are like medium-heavy period cramps. Easily dealt with w/ Tylenol, etc. I believe its worth it. Don't let other people put you off, babies are much worse." | 9 | June 4, 2017 | 16 |
17,602 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "Pros: less acne, birth control, easy to use - you don't have to think about it a lot.
Cons: While on the ring I gained 40 lbs, developed severe anxiety to the point where I would become so nervous that I would shake - if never experienced anxiety before, and began to develop eczema on my face - every time I was sexu... | 7 | May 13, 2016 | 3 |
74,873 | Keppra | new daily persistent headache | "Keppra made me very sleepy, and my hair came out in chunks- worse even than the hair loss from Topamax and Verapamil. I was also very angry and had no patience with my family. All these side effects, with very minimal help- my headaches began later in the day than normal. I went off of it and am now waiting on my insu... | 2 | October 20, 2011 | 28 |
202,670 | Hydroxychloroquine | rheumatoid arthritis | "I just got prescribed this medication and I'm scared to take it the side effects are scary I'm 35 had RA most of my life but just got diagnosed with it 7years now and I don't take pills I like natural treatments Smh" | 7 | December 2, 2015 | 9 |
220,704 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "Going on my 4th month now, and the nausea is absolutely ridiculous. I didn't experience this being pregnant, with any of my kids. I didn't want to eat yesterday or today. Weight loss isn't so bad, but I like food. For being in shape person height and weight wise, I didn't expect problems, but here we are, ready to hur... | 7 | October 15, 2010 | 7 |
229,357 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "I consider this drug, which I've been on since 2012, the backbone of my psychiatric treatment, although my regimen also includes Lamictal and Wellbutrin. When I first took it I was shocked because the next day I went to the gym to work out, something I hadn't been able to do/enjoy in quite some time due to anhedonia. ... | 10 | May 5, 2017 | 26 |
27,213 | Imitrex | migraine | "I am perimenopausal age 53 and for last several years suffered from debilitating migraines. I days wasted because I was too sick from these headaches. Forget Excedrin for migraines or any other OTC drugs no relief whatsoever.
This past weekend I had a migraine that pretty much knocked me out -
the pain was horrific... | 10 | September 16, 2017 | 4 |
169,288 | Diprivan | 5</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I was given Diprivan at the start of a colonoscopy. It worked very quickly and I awoke to no side effects." | 10 | March 14, 2009 | 5 |
221,024 | Junel Fe 1.5 / 30 | birth control | "Not pregnant, so at least there's that. Beyond that, I'm not terribly impressed. Dramatic mood swings; just this morning, I went from being a ray of sunshine to crying on the floor in my room because my jeans were tight. This happens several times a week. Which brings me to the next lovely side effect; weight gain. I ... | 4 | August 15, 2015 | 3 |
34,839 | Minocycline | acne | "Well, I read all these comments before I started taking minocycline, and I really doubted it would work. But I pretty much saw overnight results (if that's possible). I noticed that my acne decreased and you can barely tell it's there anymore. I haven't even been using this medication for a week and I'm already loving... | 7 | September 10, 2012 | 18 |
164,404 | Diclofenac | migraine | "Present migraine has plagued me for 2 weeks despite my customary meds
(->treximet, ->percocet 10mg, -> imitrex injections, not in same day of course). I also do botox migraine every three months. I not only suffer with common symptoms, debilitating headache, nausea, light/sound sensitivities, I also have numbness, ... | 8 | December 18, 2015 | 22 |
136,433 | Mirvaso | rosacea | "My derm gave me some samples to try because I can't afford laser treatments. Applied some on day one. A little sting but that was gone quickly. Within minutes I noticed a definite reduction in the redness. Within an hour my face was just slightly pink. Spent the day enjoying not having to look at the deep red on ... | 1 | June 7, 2015 | 12 |
155,831 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "I had C-Dif which is a bacteria which is resistant from too many antibiotics. I caught this in the hospital. I was never so sick. Betweem losing weight and the vomiting and diarrhea I thought I was going to die. Flagyl did help but took many months." | 6 | January 17, 2009 | 39 |
59,250 | Lansoprazole | gerd | "I took this for about 2 1/2 years in my early 30's and it work amazing! If I even missed a single dose I was up with horrible acid problems during the night.
I do highly recommend it but also consider Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. I had this done about 10 years ago and since then my GERD... | 10 | January 22, 2015 | 44 |
9,153 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "When I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe it was great. It cleared up my skin, I didn't get pregnant, I didn't have any periods, it was AWESOME. About 3 months into it I started seeing a major decrease in my sex drive, I was extremely moody and depressed, my husband and I fought pretty much on a daily basis... needless to ... | 2 | August 6, 2017 | 4 |
139,620 | Etodolac | pain | "I have had debilitating back pain that has worsened to the point that my quality of life has been horrible. I started taking these and the pain went from a 10 to a 1 after the very first dose. So thankful that my doctor finally prescribed this to me" | 10 | October 22, 2013 | 44 |
219,671 | Taytulla | birth control | "I got switched to this pill from an extended cycle pill when I visited a new doctor. I have tried every other pill and the extended cycle pill was really the only one that worked for me and I informed my doctor of this. He recommended for me to try this brand so I did. I'm on my second week of this pill and no joke I ... | 1 | December 3, 2017 | 0 |
148,361 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I've decided to get IUD after the birth of my 2nd child
So on August 18th 2017 I finally got it, I wish I hadn't have as
I've been bleeding since and lots of cramping feeling lazy, moody having no energy at all and sleeping all the time " | 1 | September 27, 2017 | 3 |
2,689 | Diltiazem | atrial fibrillation | "Worked to convert afib than dropped blood pressure too low. Doc adjusted med but I had the worse headaches everyday just in the week I was on it. I had to lay down due to headache and very tired feeling each day.
Looks like it works for many who have posted. Trying metoprolol. See it has a less favorable re... | 3 | November 15, 2016 | 10 |
30,988 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "This is only my second time using this and the very first time, I was on fire ! It burned and itched to the point I cried. It only lasted for about an hour and I finally fell asleep. Used it again for the second time and I feel fine. I think it's because I was so sensitive at first? It's working so far I hope this hel... | 8 | March 5, 2017 | 6 |
175,444 | Scopolamine | motion sickness | "I have suffered from motion sickness my entire life on boats, in cars and on amusement rides. I have used OTC medicines like dramamine but the side effect of sleepiness was so overpowering, I couldn't even enjoy the activity. I recently heard of this wonder drug called Transderm and after reading reviews and speakin... | 8 | November 30, 2015 | 12 |
99,103 | Lutera | birth control | "I am 19yrs old. I have been taking Lutera for about 3yrs now. I am 4'11 and I weigh around 90lbs. When I first got on the pill it made me nauseous, had headaches, body aches, and cramps. But that only lasted the first 3 days. Before I started I weighed around 98lbs. So I believe the pill made me lose weight. But other... | 10 | May 26, 2013 | 8 |
107,677 | Implanon | birth control | "I have had my Implanon since December 2009. I also haven't had my period since December 2009. I love the Implanon though. It's very convenient, hassle and worry free! No trying to remember to take a pill every day...Only downfall I've had is that I get cramps when I'm supposed to get my period but it never comes. Just... | 9 | June 7, 2010 | 5 |
132,749 | Prochlorperazine | anxiety | "I received this medication over the counter at my local chemist for severe nausea, dizziness and headache. It worked within 30 minutes to alleviate the nausea completely and the headache is subsiding. I also have severe anxiety - the side effect of drowsiness has occurred but has helped calm me down a lot so I can res... | 10 | September 15, 2017 | 3 |
71,189 | Viberzi | irritable bowel syndrome | "Added Viberzi to 300mg of Wellbutrin. Out of the gate, Viberzi worked very well. But, the positive results started declining after about 45 days. After 4 months, I'm not sure it's working at all." | 5 | July 1, 2016 | 17 |
158,814 | Methylphenidate | adhd | "Works very well in the begining. After a couple of months induces tolerance. Anyway, it changed my professional and personal lifestyles. Now I pity of the person I was. I never experienced a linear and practical thought until I used this." | 9 | December 28, 2009 | 52 |
120,142 | Homatropine / hydrocodone | cough | "It can cause you to be agitated, nausea, sweating profusely and what I describe as sleep waking. Although it helps it does have some strange side effects that last longer than I care for." | 7 | October 9, 2010 | 0 |
127,364 | Aricept | alzheimer's disease | "I have been on this medication for 4 months now. I am 55 with early-onset Alzheimer's. I have noticed a significant improvement. I do not feel so much anymore as if I am walking around in a fog. I have not had any side-effects at all from this medication. I am hopeful that it will stave off a rapid progression of this... | 8 | November 22, 2010 | 196 |
33,058 | Seasonique | birth control | "I am on my 5th week of Seasonique. I will repost as I am further along. The first 3 1/2 weeks I had that normal "somewhat odd" (bloating, irritability) that comes with starting any new birth control (My personal experience). At 3 1/2 weeks I had to take pain killers every couple of days. Random cramping. However, the ... | 8 | December 28, 2010 | 3 |
186,073 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "I'd been on Prozac for 5 years and its effects had started to wane. I was severely depressed with anxiety and extreme tiredness. I was going to bed at 7pm and had to drag myself out of bed. Everything felt completely overwhelming. I sat with the prescription for about a month. Some reviews I'd read had me terrified. I... | 10 | September 19, 2015 | 79 |
176,677 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "Originally prescribed for anxiety related to flying. It does well with general non flight-related anxiety (thought racing, panicky feelings), but am having a hard time finding right time to take dosage before a flight. Am prescribed 1 mg (doctor said I could take up to 4 times or so without any adverse effects). So fa... | 6 | September 21, 2009 | 17 |
78,770 | OnabotulinumtoxinA | overactive bladde | "I agreed to a Botox injection to treat frequent urination when all other treatments failed. Since the Botox injection I have the urge to urinate almost all the time. When I can pass small amounts of urine the pressure is often still present and urgency sometimes returns in as little as 20 minutes. Sometimes I cannot... | 1 | August 25, 2015 | 61 |
17,122 | Flexeril | 145</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I have had great difficulty sleeping (staying asleep) for years and years and the only thing that really works to help me get a good night sleep and also help with my fibromyalgia is Flexeril. I take 5 mg most nights and on occasion possibly 8 mg (breaking the 10 mg) and sleep like a baby with no painful muscle cramps... | 10 | February 16, 2014 | 145 |
150,210 | Mucinex D | cough and nasal congestion | "It worked just minutes after taking it, loosened up all the mucus!! Will definitely be a must have in the medicine cabinet." | 10 | February 1, 2013 | 11 |
231,079 | Milnacipran | ibromyalgia | "I am on week two of titration pack and I have seen some improvement in pain. I have tried them all..Cymbalta, Celexa, Celebrex, Lyrica, Vicodin, morphine just to name a few (with many side effects and very little relief). I have since discontinued the Celexa and the Vicodin. YEAH! Side effects were pretty much the ... | 8 | September 10, 2009 | 29 |
149,516 | Mirena | birth control | "I loved it. I had it put in after being on Yasmin for 2 years. I hated how I felt with birth control, so asked my doctor about Mirena. I had not had any children yet and we wanted to wait a few years for them. The insertion was a little painful since my uterus was "untouched" by pregnancy but after a few hours of cram... | 10 | August 8, 2012 | 4 |
5,746 | Claritin-D | nasal congestion | "As an industrial insulation specialist I have spent the last 6 years of my life suffering from chronic sinusitis, constant fatigue, pressure in sinuses and behind my eyes, ear infections, sinus infections, colds in all seasons. After extensive doctor visits and lots and lots of medical bills I finally ran into an amaz... | 10 | November 13, 2011 | 95 |
170,241 | Quetiapine | insomnia | "I was put on Seroquel (and now take Quetiapine) for insomnia when I was in a drug rehab about 10 years ago. It has been a life saver. They put me on this drug specifically because it is not addictive. It works fantastic for me. There are few drugs that assist with sleep that are not addictive and this is supposed to b... | 10 | October 20, 2016 | 94 |
157,266 | Ceftin | tonsillitis/pharyngitis | "It quickly helped get rid of the infection in my throat BUT it is very hard to take. The taste of the pill is horrible and sticks around for a long time in the back of your throat. I used flavored yogurt to help counteract the flavor after I swallowed the pill. It also starts dissolving quickly so it tended to get stu... | 9 | June 10, 2011 | 16 |
144,714 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had Nexplanon for about a year and a half and finally made the appointment to get it removed. For the first month or two, everything was great and I had no bleeding. Then I bled for a month straight. Now I'll only get a period about every other month, but it'll last for 2-4 weeks. Most of them were random and spo... | 2 | February 9, 2016 | 0 |
228,939 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "Cialis has done the unthinkable for me. I'm an 18 year old who's suffered from BPH for about a year and ED ever since I began becoming sexually active (also about a year). My ED lead me to a depression upon the realization that no matter how much I wanted to, I couldn't be like most guys around me. I couldn't enjoy on... | 10 | June 28, 2016 | 55 |
147,635 | Alprazolam | depression | "This medicine makes me feel great. I take a yellow tablet and I am not nervous of having a panic attack." | 10 | February 22, 2009 | 42 |
178,562 | Victoza | weight loss | "Hi, haven't posted since April 2017 when I was so happy to have lost 11.5 lbs in 4 weeks....Well now I've been taking Victoza for 7 months - I have no side effects whatsoever and upped my dose to 3ml each day since mid Jul and I've lost a total of 67 pounds without even trying. I can't finish big meals and automatica... | 10 | October 30, 2017 | 16 |
226,410 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I absolutely love nexplanon! I first got the previous version (implanon) about 3 1/2 years ago and I still had a semi-regular period but no really bad side effects. Very good at preventing pregnancy, and I love how I can just forget about it for 3 years and have no problems! I got it replaced about 6 months ago, it wa... | 10 | August 4, 2015 | 4 |
118,000 | Anafranil | obsessive compulsive disorde | "I battled with OCD since being a child but I was only diagnosed after being hospitalised in my forties. I have been taking clomipramine at 250mg a day along with antipsychotics for the last 5 years. The intrusive thoughts that used to be so crippling have greatly reduced to a level I can handle. Clomipramine saved my ... | 9 | November 7, 2017 | 3 |
149,185 | Mirena | birth control | "I've had the mirena in me for about 4 1/2 years. Its a love hate situation. I love it because I never got pregnant off of it and haven't had a period since I got it in. But the longer I had it in I feel depressed at times lack of sex drive and bipolar at times." | 6 | June 26, 2015 | 9 |
55,593 | Dabigatran | prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation | "I've taken Pradaxa for almost three months. For the first couple of weeks, I thought I would be one of the fortunate ones as I had no side effects. However, the longer I take it, the more side effects I experience. I cannot take it on an empty stomach, or even with only a light meal. I have heartburn, especially a... | 7 | June 22, 2011 | 64 |
164,183 | Xiidra | dry eye disease | "I have severe dry eye due to MGD. I had tried Restasis, but producing tears wasn't my problem, it was the lipid layer that keeps them from evaporating, so Restatis did nothing for me. Before Xiidra, I couldn't even carry on a conversation without closing my eyes. I couldn't be in a room with a fan on even though I li... | 10 | August 12, 2017 | 17 |
5,055 | Orsythia | birth control | "This pill lightened my period but I began to experience sore back, sore breasts, constant hunger and always felt tired. I gained 45 pounds since I started taking the pill but my diet remained. I stopped taking the pill and instantly lost weight! I've been off the pill for a month and I've already lost 15 pounds." | 4 | August 5, 2016 | 12 |
86,684 | Privine | nasal congestion | "Please, please, please put this product back on the market. I've been using Privine for over 35 years and there is no other product on the market like it. It clears up my stuffy nose in minutes and lasts all night. There are no side effects and it's very gentle on the nose tissue. I don't know what I'm going to do wit... | 10 | March 1, 2014 | 24 |
32,089 | Wellbutrin XL | major depressive disorde | "I had a rough time starting young with major depression and anxiety since middle school. My freshman year I started taking Lexapro. It was the worst possible thing that could've happened to me. Worst side effects ever. I gained over 40 pounds. I was tiny and petite to being around 125 to 170. Tried switching from many... | 9 | February 24, 2015 | 82 |
144,765 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "While the Implanon apparently works for some I would 100% not recommend it. After having it in for a month I then had my period for over 30 days straight, developed terrible acne, felt bloated and sick most of the time, and had constant cold symptoms. It definitely worked as a contraceptive though since I have been bl... | 1 | January 29, 2016 | 7 |
8,096 | Xanax | panic disorde | "Xanax has helped me so much with handling all of lifes problems and with helping me with my children! I have two boys that mean the world to me. I lost my job after 18 years and everything got on my nerves. I went to my doctor and told him I was trying to sleep alot cause I could not handle lossing my job and worrying... | 8 | April 5, 2008 | 81 |
219,379 | Dexmethylphenidate | adhd | "My son has been on medication since he was 4 he started out with adderal 50xr and he started birding his fingernails till they bleed he got Into many fights at school and then in 2nd grade he got. Switched to concerda XR 54 and he took that for many years intill eight grade and he did terrible I. School he's 16 now an... | 10 | July 14, 2015 | 1 |
178,456 | Adzenys XR-ODT | adhd | "I just started this medication and I like it for the hyperactivity side of my ADHD. I have tried almost every ADHD medication but most recently was on vyvanse, with the vyvanse I had great concentration but the hyperactivity was not controlled well so she had me try Adzenys I've only been on it about a week and the ta... | 7 | June 13, 2017 | 7 |
78,415 | Allegra | allergic rhinitis | "I have been taking Allegra for over a decade when it was only available on prescription. Over the years my insurance company forced me to try all the allergy medicines that went OTC in hopes that they wouldn't have to continue to pay for Allegra by prescription. However, nothing ever worked for me like Allegra. The... | 10 | May 16, 2012 | 26 |
43,251 | Hydromorphone | pain | "A couple of summers ago, I got a spider bite that unfortunately developed into a full blown MRSA outbreak, which spread to multiple parts of my body! I ended up being hospitalized for 3 weeks while trying to clear up the horribly painful infection, where they gave Me extreme doses of antibiotics & Dilaudid (4mg) IV ev... | 10 | May 12, 2014 | 62 |
123,594 | Skyla | birth control | "I posted on 05/22/2017. This is an update.
It's been almost 3 months since I had Skyla inserted. I stopped spotting after about 5-6 weeks. PMS symptoms are still more intense than before the IUD. My periods on Skyla are lighter than my "usual" ones, but they have become longer and last 8-10 days now. Cramps are shar... | 9 | July 22, 2017 | 1 |
117,795 | Aldara | human papilloma virus | "2 weeks ago I thought my life was over with the diagnosis. My doctor let me know I am not alone and over 70% of people have human papilloma virus, its just a matter of who's body's can fight off the warts developing or not. I have been using Aldara for 2 weeks and have only minor side effects like a slight itching whi... | 10 | December 8, 2014 | 49 |
3,003 | Nitrofurantoin | urinary tract infection | "I have been so ill for days I get sick a lot so I tried to brush it off but it’s to the point I was considering going to the hospital. I’m vomiting so bad it’s painful. I think about recently being prescribed this med and notice that oh it’s this damn pill that has me so violently ill. I’m still vomiting violently tha... | 1 | November 12, 2017 | 2 |
40,985 | Acetaminophen / oxycodone | pain | "I have been on percocet 10/325 for 6 months now and I personally couldn't have asked for my pain management doctor to have prescribed anything better. I suffer with bad lumbar and left knee pain. My pain kept me at the doctors office and in emergency rooms and finally I have relief." | 9 | May 11, 2015 | 58 |
132,829 | Loestrin 24 Fe | acne | "*update from spookyblack* I forgot to mention the terrible nightmares I have been having they are really messed up, and break through bleeding. This pill has made me super tired, depressed, and have gnarly mood swings. I have been eating a lot and have gained a lot of weight. Great just in time for summer right? I ha... | 1 | April 7, 2017 | 4 |
12 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "First month was awesome. Absolutely wonderful. Then I started lightly bleeding. I just thought it was my period. But it has lasted up until now which has been about 2 almost 3 months. I will not take the shot again. Having your period for months is hard on a girl. And on top of that my emotions have been insane. Like... | 3 | October 18, 2015 | 7 |
205,654 | Pristiq | depression | "I've never been a depressed person until now. I call it a situational depression. I tried to handle it on my own at first but got so tired of crying all the time decided I needed help, something to get me over the hump. So, I've been on Pristiq for about a month. At first I felt like I was in a Benadryl haze for about... | 8 | September 27, 2011 | 6 |
125,118 | Dulcolax | constipation | "Will never take these again. What is gentle about this drug anyway? After hours of horrible cramps and cold sweats and an excruciatingly painful BM the rest of this stuff is going in the trash." | 1 | January 21, 2017 | 10 |
148,161 | Norethindrone | birth control | "Began taking this medicine after I had my daughter. Used to take beyaz and had great experience with regular light periods, now I'm on my third month of this stuff and I literally have been bleeding more days than not. Seriously considering stopping it, this is miserable." | 3 | May 23, 2015 | 1 |
116,933 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I just started taking 25 mg a day a few days ago. So far I'm tired after taking it and very thirsty. I do feel good after the drowsiness wears off and am already starting to feel good. My jaw hurts a little and slight headache. I will post again in a few weeks." | 8 | November 13, 2012 | 38 |
119,910 | Losartan | high blood pressure | "Lisinopril gave me bad cough and sinus draining. 100 mg of Losartan Potassium lowered BP from 155 to 118 with no side effects at all. I worried that was too low but yesterday news said 120 was the new target so I feel great about it. I'm 65, male, 220 lbs. BP had started rising to 130 at 63 years, then up to 140 the n... | 10 | September 12, 2015 | 47 |
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