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Focalin
adhd
"I started taking this medication 1 month ago and have had absolutely no ill effects from it. My first worry was not being able to sleep once I heard the word "stimulant". Not an early riser I set my alarm clock to go off at 6AM just to take the pill! Now I am taking it much later and have absolutely no ill effects. ...
10
September 13, 2008
71
92,877
Vortioxetine
depression
"I have been on this for a few days. From the first dose I noticed that in about 2 hours I was extremely anxious, almost a panic attack. So far it's happened each time and lasted a few hours. I'm still trying it to see if it improves otherwise I'll have to stop taking it."
4
May 3, 2017
8
105,864
Atomoxetine
adhd
"I was a happy but chaotic woman with ADHD. I am looking for a substitute for Ritalin because although it worked miracles for my lack of attention an organizing skills it eventually wore me out. My new neurologist suggested Strattera (80 mg/day ). At first it made me very tired. After a few weeks Strattera changed me i...
1
September 20, 2017
13
35,405
Levofloxacin
bronchitis
"I am on day 7 and I am still congested. While the congestion is not as bad as it was it is still bad. I'm not impressed. I have never had an antibiotic take so long to work. Reading now some of the side effects I at least now know what was causing the crazy dreams."
3
January 19, 2010
18
10,790
Mononessa
birth control
"I was originally on Lo Loestrin Fe which made me bleed like crazy and once I started this pill it stopped it. PROS: No weird bleeding, normal period. CONS: I feel like I am going crazy. I am an emotional wreck and I am normally a very calm person. I feel like crying every minute and not to mention that but my sex driv...
7
October 18, 2016
4
31,701
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Oh my GOD! I'm using the monistat 3 and this is terrible. Im sitting on the toilet writing this review. This is worse than my actual yeast infection. The day one was tolerable. I used it with the Azo yeast pills- which work great. I'm on day two and cannot do it. I would rather wait for my vagina to clean this out by ...
2
December 21, 2015
2
70,395
Zofran
nausea/vomiting
"This medicine has kept me going to work during my horrendous morning sickness (more like all day sickness!!) in the first trimester of my pregnancy."
9
July 10, 2008
23
144,635
Etonogestrel
birth control
"Just had my second one put in. I love it. No adverse reactions outside of spotting for the first three months with the first one and I've had no issues with implant/extraction procedures. I had poly cystic ovarian syndrome, married with no plans for kids yet, and I overproduce estrogen. It's perfect for me. I have chr...
10
February 29, 2016
3
75,597
Glucophage
diabetes, type 2
"This medicine helped me control my eating and to lose weight and bring my sugar down without dropping it to low. I was on another medication and it would drop my sugar too low and I was always having to take the sugar tablets to bring it back up. At first it upset my stomach but after a few weeks that was gone. It has...
9
January 17, 2011
59
61,926
Citalopram
anxiety and stress
"Celexa 10 mg for social anxiety, 2 wk of side effects. IT WORKS. I can feel my emotions. (I would walk on glass to get another prescription). Tried Prozac and Zoloft with out success, they made me feel wired. However, everyone body are different. (Hang in there, it's worth the wait.)"
9
July 26, 2015
49
217,448
Clarithromycin
sinusitis
"Good med but after taste is bad (but tolerable)."
8
September 21, 2015
8
226,471
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I've had implanon in for nearly 1 year, before having it inserted my periods were like clock-work, and on the lightish side. I had it inserted on the 2nd day of my cycle, and that period lasted longer than usual, but other than duration it was as normal. I found I was extremely emotional for the first month. My breast...
8
July 25, 2015
6
211,265
Pancrelipase
chronic pancreatitis
"Zenpep works great for me, however the cost of the pills are ridiculous! "
10
April 3, 2012
48
90,697
Chateal
birth control
"I've been really happy with Chateal. I don't experience the irritability I've experienced with other birth control pills. I also like that my period doesn't kick in immediately if I forget a dose."
10
July 12, 2016
1
202,649
Hydroxychloroquine
systemic lupus erythematosus
"Its been a year and half on hydroxychloroquine at the high dose at first, which gave me brown urine, headache, and no appetite. Doc cut the dose in half, and I was okay, except for irritated tummy. I asked if I could again cut dose in half, which worked out to like 100mg a day. I felt like my old self, but doc thought...
7
January 18, 2015
17
95,420
Otezla
plaque psoriasis
"On Otezla for 5 weeks and seems to be doing its job. Rashes have gotten pale and very quite. only problems have been some AM headaches and slight nausea. Corporate has been very helpful in getting me this medication."
8
June 13, 2016
11
122,138
Venlafaxine
anxiety and stress
"I was prescribed Effexor XR for the treatment of anxiety and slight depression. The bottom line is this, it made me more calm but at the expense of too many side effects. It wasn't worth it to me. It made me more calm almost clouded my mind. I was sleepy throughout the day and had no energy. But if I took my second do...
6
November 10, 2009
8
139,157
Phentermine
weight loss
"I started taking this medicine in 10/2008 (1 pill a day in the beginning/2 pills a day in the end). I weighed 240 lbs (male) and had been stuck here for 2 months following a 20 lb weight loss. This medicine saved my life. I took it from 10/2008 until 03/2009. I now weigh 182 lbs. I learned portion control and the...
10
April 6, 2009
13
68,704
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"Started at 18, was active, normal weight. Started gaining weight right away but didn't think much of it until I realized I was having to buy larger sizes, but didn't seem to have BC alternatives as I'm forgetful so pills wouldn't work. Over the course of 5 years, I have gained over 100 lbs, hair started greying early,...
1
January 18, 2017
2
13,485
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine
narcolepsy
"I have narcolepsy and I take 20mg three times per day of quick release tabs. Mornings are great but mid to late afternoon I tend to nap and then take my last dose after last nap. Adderall helps great for keeping me awake and alert."
10
April 30, 2015
28
117,359
Jublia
onychomycosis, toenail
"What a scam --received the same results from desinex --whoever is selling this drug at the price ---my insurance co paid 649. Oo of which I paid 40. 00 --pretty disgusting if you ask me someone should be held accountable"
1
July 16, 2016
15
66,132
Midostaurin
systemic mastocytosis
"We have been in a single clinical trial and it has improved the quality of life by 50 % in the last 6 months , after having systemic mastocytosis (smc) for 20 years."
8
May 19, 2017
2
176,301
Lorazepam
anxiety
"I take 0.5-1mg for times of unmanageable anxiety or panic attacks. This happens a few times a year. Very effective medication with no side effects for me. I've been taking it since I was 26, I'm now 30."
9
March 7, 2016
67
202,714
Hydroxychloroquine
sjogren's syndrome
"I have taken Paquenil for approximately 9 months and have started getting red peeling sores on my legs, thought it was psoriasis, but now I am unable to show my legs because the sores are so many. Stopped taking medicine for the past week, will be going to the doctor today."
5
January 5, 2012
49
72,649
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"Took the first pill, not expecting many side effects. Took it after dinner, and by the time it was like 2am I woke up extremely nauseous, ended up spending the entire night and morning throwing up. I was very nauseous for a couple weeks. And every new pack I would get the sickness again. Very bad the first week of eac...
1
September 14, 2015
0
139,308
Armodafinil
shift work sleep disorde
"I didn't get the best results from this medication. Does not last long. I have to take 3X recommend does to be productive throughout the day. Not what I expected."
3
December 19, 2016
3
203,154
Fentanyl Transdermal System
chronic pain
"I am a university-affiliated clinical pharmacist who oversees the healthcare of several elderly patients - some of whom suffer from severe chronic pain resulting from a variety of clinical conditions. In my experience, transdermal fentanyl patches only occassionaly provide satisfactory pain relief over the full 72 hr...
7
September 1, 2012
107
188,297
ParaGard
birth control
"I had the Paragard inserted approximately two and a half years ago. Unfortunately, I've always had severe cramping and heavy periods. So, when my doctor explained that the IUD would cause cramping and heavier bleeding, I thought "it can't be any worse then what I'm experiencing now". But I was wrong... Not only was I ...
2
August 30, 2017
2
106,701
Implanon
birth control
"I had this implanted in February of 2015. It's now August, and I've had nothing but great result. No weight gain, only loss. No breakouts, only skin clearing. I think often people blame this own behaviors on their birth control. If you take good care of yourself, eat, well, & continue to work out, I wouldn't say from ...
10
August 23, 2015
20
182,299
ProAir RespiClick
asthma, maintenance
"Not providing any relief at all."
1
March 23, 2017
2
146,508
Tamsulosin
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"Upon starting on Flowmax, urination flow was 100% improved. After 1 month urine flow somewhat more diminished but still well better than without taking Flomax. Trying to work through side effects including mild headache, lightheaded, diminished libido/sexual desire, diminished volume in bowel movements, gas. In my 3r...
5
November 7, 2016
44
24,914
Compazine
nausea/vomiting
"Beware, this medicine causes agitation in a lot of people. The feeling is indescribable, though some have told me it like withdrawals. Awful stuff. Felt like my skin was crawling. Just awful."
1
November 28, 2015
18
159,804
Bactrim
acne
"Bactrim is absolutely amazing for acne.. I had seen 4 different dermatologists by the time I was 17. My face acne has been considered mild, but my acne on my back and chest is moderate to severe. They tried many oral and topical medications, creams/gels on me. Nothing worked. Then finally the last dermatologist I foun...
10
July 3, 2015
20
72,708
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I've been on this birth control for 2 years now. Just recently, the pharmacy only had a generic brand of the pill and gave me that instead. I will definitely be switching back! I love the pill and it hasn't made me gain any weight. Also my acne cleared up really fast and now I have none! My breasts went up a size also...
10
October 2, 2015
3
170,704
Quetiapine
insomnia
"75mg of this medicine usually does the trick for me and I get a good night's sleep. Occasionally, I have weird dreams. Also, strange is this: if I wait until the medicine makes me woozy before I hit the sack, I can't fall asleep. However, if I go to bed right before I get woozy, I usually, but not always, fall asleep....
8
October 10, 2013
49
175,804
Levaquin
kidney infections
"Was prescribed levoflexacin when stent was placed in my kidney/urether for kidney stone. Took 5 day course of 500mg daily and had no problems except for dry skin and dandruff/peeling of skin in hairy areas. Then 15 days later was prescribed 750mg daily for 7 days. On sixth day all hell broke lose. There was severe pai...
5
October 21, 2015
15
213,785
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"DO NOT BUY THIS! It will burn you until your skin falls off. My YI wasnt even burning until I got Monistat1. SAVE YOURSELF ! You will be in the E.R. begging for help !!!!!!!!"
1
January 20, 2017
5
103,106
Zantac 150
gerd
"I was put on this a long time ago. It says it has an interaction with the absorption of Cymbalta but I really haven't had that problem that I know of. I have been told to take one in the morning and one in the evening because my GERD is horrible. My son had to start taking them before bed each night for the same reaso...
10
March 14, 2009
78
120,367
Montelukast
allergic rhinitis
"I have severe allergies everyday right when I get up in the morning. My nose just starts to run and drip. If I do not have tissues, my mucus would just drip on the floor. My allergies always go away around lunch time. I took generic singulair (montelukast sodium) everyday in the morning. Then I switched to the eve...
1
September 12, 2015
35
75,810
Temazepam
insomnia
"Restoril 15mg works pretty well for me. I started experiencing moderate insomnia, just over a year ago. I've been taking 2mg of Xanax, 3 times a day for many years, for panic attacks. My psychiatrist prescribed Restoril, because it's also a benzodiazepine. It doesn't have the "hangover effects" of other sleep medicati...
8
April 14, 2016
15
119,075
Zoloft
postpartum depression
"I have been on Zoloft for 3 years and I have no idea how I did anything before without it. After I had my 2nd daughter, I did not want to be around anyone but her. That included my 1st daughter and my husband. I felt terrible for feeling that way but it would not go away until I started taking Zoloft. After that I was...
9
February 18, 2009
25
130,480
Levonorgestrel
abnormal uterine bleeding
"Absolutely wonderful experience with my Mirenas - I'm now on number two! No periods, no mood swings, no lethargy, I just feel in great health. If you are wondering if the Mirena is for you, I recommend trying it. It seriously changed my life - I now *have* a life rather than being hostage to my hormones!"
10
December 2, 2012
45
229,108
Tadalafil
erectile dysfunction
"I have tried so many tablets like sildenafil, but tadalafil saves me from erectile dysfunction. Just 20 mg of this capsule made my day well. I am happy now.. But as my personal advice before taking this tablet make your mindset free, don't be in stress."
10
July 21, 2014
2
45,488
Fluoxetine
premenstrual dysphoric disorde
"Where do I begin....wow this medicine has really given me my life back! I truly felt like I was loosing my mind before I started taking this. I am in my late 30's, and for the past couple years I have tried several other medications for my severe mood swings (PMS). Being a mother of 3, with a husband, and working as a...
10
April 22, 2015
82
132,324
Ativan
anxiety
"Ativan has been a life saver on several occasions in treating my ongoing anxiety; however, I hate that it's so 'short lived'. I take it only when I need it but have noticed that the more I need it, the stronger dose I need as well. I started out by breaking my 1mg tabs in half, now I find myself taking 1-2mg at a tim...
6
December 11, 2011
19
226,589
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I have had nexplanon for almost a year and it is effective in one way but I have had so many problems not having a cycle or two months of a cycle. Emotional moods to laughing to crying to smiling to being depressed."
5
June 4, 2015
2
144,792
Etonogestrel
birth control
"HATE IT!! Nexplanon does its job at preventing pregnancy I give it that but the side effects are terrible. I've had it since August 2014. I've bled 3 weeks out of every month since I got it, constantly have a headache, nausea, weight gain, always bleeding, period cramps are worse than I had before I got the implant, a...
1
January 24, 2016
2
191,840
Lisdexamfetamine
adhd
"I was originally on Concerta for my ADD and got extremely depressed and almost suicidal. I then switched to Adderall which I took for 4 years without many problems, until I developed a tolerance to it and my dose got so high that I was getting a bunch of side effects. I tried Strattera, which I did absolutely nothing ...
6
October 28, 2009
28
207,314
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"I was nauseated for a couple of hours after taking the first prep. It was effective in doing what it was designed to do. However, my side effects lingered for 2 weeks after the colonoscopy. I became severely constipated with stomach bloating and pain. I was beginning to think I had an obstruction. Even taking a double...
5
July 5, 2017
4
126,242
Viibryd
depression
"I tried viibryd it helps my depression but even with three sleep aids I don't get any sleep."
9
November 26, 2011
32
49,247
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I was on Sronyx for 2 years and I never had any issues with it. It did lighten my periods, as well as shorten them. I was sexually active for those 2 years and I never got pregnant, so it did its job. I did notice some months I got pretty bad breast tenderness during my period, but it wasn't every single month."
8
May 4, 2016
2
80,168
Benzonatate
cough
"Had bad, bad cough for 10 days. Probably spent $50 on Musinex and such (which didn't help). I wasn't sleeping and now getting dizzy. Finally went to doctor and had bronchitis & sinus infection. He gave me this and boy did it help. The first day I took it the cough stopped and it knocked me out. I slept for 12 hours st...
10
December 31, 2015
19
99,527
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"Do yourself a favor and read all of the horrible reviews first, because it wasn't as bad as I thought. After reading the reviews I was terrified. I mixed mine with lemonade and poured over ice. I used a straw. I cut up lemons to suck on in between sips, and I had a green jolly rancher in my mouth the whole time I dran...
8
August 15, 2017
14
202,352
Lithium
bipolar disorde
"I commenced lithium in 2012 as I was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder. Initially starting it wasn't great fun- I experienced a lot of side effects (nausea, tremors, twitching, involuntary lip/tongue biting, vomiting, diarrhoea and thirsty as hell). But today I still take the lithium and I am happy. I work full time a...
9
August 26, 2017
8
65,116
Hydrochlorothiazide
high blood pressure
"I have a lingering concussion, my third, and my blood pressure went high with it again. My Dr sent me to emergency. I ended up on this drug and another for 4 months. It took that long to get my BP more normal. I am just on the water pill now. The 12.5mg didn't do much for me but the 25mg seems to be working well for ...
10
August 16, 2015
35
22,183
Baclofen
migraine prevention
"Very effective. Taken 'as needed' to help alleviate the pain associated with migraine, so that I can function."
10
January 9, 2015
33
100,060
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I have been on Reclipsen for 1 month as of next Sunday, and i must point out that there are some downfalls of this birth control. Reclipsen does work very well as a reliable birth control method as long as you follow the instructions that come with the medication (taking one pill once a day at the same time daily). Ho...
7
April 19, 2017
4
218,282
Amoxicillin / clavulanate
bacterial infection
"Makes me feel anxious buzzing in ears..took the infection away but it makes me feel off..calling the dr in the morning to get off this crap"
2
March 21, 2016
13
181,105
Dramamine
nausea/vomiting
"For me, it works miracles. When I used to drink I'd get the worst hangovers because of the horrible stomach ache and vomiting. If I take this, I know in one hour exactly (it literally takes exactly 60 minutes for me) I will feel better and not even a little nauseous. I also get nasty random bouts of nausea (I have no...
10
August 16, 2014
39
176,600
Lorazepam
anxiety
"I feel like Ativan saved my life! Before getting it prescribed, I was sure I was going to have a heart attack. My chest was tight on a daily basis and I found for most of the day I could barely breathe without consciously thinking about it. I don't take Ativan daily, only when I start to feel these symptoms. And withi...
10
April 20, 2011
20
40,353
Savella
ibromyalgia
"Immediate relief within hours. No longer living in pain every day. I just pray this continues."
10
July 5, 2012
47
12,360
Atripla
hiv infection
"I've been taking this medicine for 13 months. My CD4 count is normal and virus load undetectable. I'm grateful for this medicine, I know it's saving my life, but I still don't like it and here's why; 1. Mood changes. Since I've started taking it I've been moody and find it hard to concentrate. I'm sure this medi...
8
November 28, 2011
11
36,393
Fentanyl
pain
"I have only been with pain management for 6 months but suffered from debilitating pain (Osteoarthritis, neuropathy) for years. I am hoping through the fentanyl patch I may have some consistency with my management of pain. Have tried Opana 15 mg X 2 and before that a morphine tablet (cannot remember strength). I also h...
9
May 17, 2017
6
230,041
Diflucan
vaginal yeast infection
"Ladies, I read some comments on here I wanted to respond to. If you've been taking the diflucan pill more than once and you're still experiencing pain and discomfort you might actually have bacterial vaginosis The symptoms are very similar and sometimes yeast infection medicine can cause this. You will need a differen...
8
December 17, 2015
86
32,211
Wellbutrin XL
depression
"This medicine has done wonders for me. I've been under lots of stress for a long time, anxiety, depressed, unmotivated, negative, etc. Wellbutrin XL has recharged my battery and I feel excellent. There has also been a huge spike in the sex department. Amazing energy, so no worries there. I do tend to get headachy if I...
10
October 14, 2010
51
37,156
Vyvanse
adhd
"I started taking this drug 6-7 years ago for school and planned to quit when I graduated because it made me anti-social, increase tobacco usage, and want to play video games all night. It was really effecting my personal and social life, plus I hated all of the physical effects (heart rate, cold hands, sweat). However...
5
July 21, 2017
13
36,193
Imiquimod
human papilloma virus
"Have had warts in a tricky spot, mid shaft of my penis for a few months now. I initially started cream use after a shower and before bed. This caused the cream to dissipate too far and caused a corrosive reaction on the side of my scrotum which lasted for a week. Since then I have kept the area dry when applying and a...
5
June 22, 2016
5
115
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"I have had 2 injections and am discontinuing the drug after 6 months. In my opinion it is just not worth it. I experienced extreme nausea for 2 or 3 days within the first 3 months of getting the injection. My periods came early and lasted 2 week. I had many anxiety episodes and mood swings. Nearing the time of my seco...
2
August 6, 2015
5
132,045
Effexor XR
panic disorde
"I'm 19 years old and have been on Effexor for about 2 years now. The day before my High School graduation I went on it after having a huge panic attack and finally being diagnosed with anxiety (surprisingly I never knew I had it). This has given me my life back. I can't remember when my last panic attack was. I'd reco...
8
May 13, 2009
66
71,536
Yohimbine
sexual dysfunction, ssri induced
"Heart was 180bpm, flushed, nausea, but got an erection."
6
June 14, 2013
21
138,676
Phentermine
weight loss
"I took phentermine in 2009 and it was AWESOME. I gained a lot of weight after I had my son, and I couldn't stand it. Before I got pregnant I weighed 130, I am 5'4 and was a size 5, after I had my son I weighed 168, and I couldn't lose the excess weight. I was a size 13. Within the first week I lost 10 lbs, taking phe...
10
December 21, 2011
5
141,322
Escitalopram
generalized anxiety disorde
"I was on Celexa 20mg for a full year due to anxiety and panic attacks. The medicine was working great. I had to switch doctors and my new one suggested to a try Lexapro. She said its a cleaner and better medicine then Celexa. I said ok I'll try it. It's been two week and no side effects at all. It's been great. I'm gl...
10
January 28, 2015
89
75,202
Mirapex
restless legs syndrome
"My wife had frequent leg movements throughout the night. Mirapex immediately stopped the leg movements. She continues to take the drug daily and restless leg syndrome has not returned. Very effective drug."
10
October 3, 2009
34
110,522
Nexplanon
birth control
"So I got my birth control put in on Oct 23rd, 2015 . At first , I didn't bleed whatsoever . Three weeks after , I began spotting . I wasn't really worried because I just thought it would be a week thing. Nope . it's Dec 27th 2015 and I've been bleeding ever since . It's not light either, its a very heavy period . So y...
8
December 27, 2015
2
70,439
Avanafil
erectile dysfunction
"Did not work for me took it waited and waited, never did get hard so to be honest did me no good at all"
2
September 21, 2017
2
606
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"I have been on Depo for 9 months now and I'm pretty satisfied with it. I have had no bleeding problems, no weight gain, or any bodily pain. The only problem I have had with the shot is that I have *definitely* experienced mood swings. I am one of the most level-headed people I know and within the first week of being o...
8
April 24, 2012
5
97,557
Theophylline
asthma, maintenance
"This is the only medication I take for acute asthma. I have been on this medication for 19 years and have only been to the emergency room twice in 19 years. So what do you think. I am also a professional nurse. Uniphyl 400mg twice a day. It's the best."
10
July 27, 2008
35
183,363
Cymbalta
depression
"I thought this was a miracle medicine; I never felt better in my whole life-for 3 months, and then it stopped working. 2 other people who told me they were on this said the same thing."
1
February 26, 2012
16
53,896
Fluocinolone
dermatitis
"Keratosis: Having used this cream for 6 days I have 1 left and cannot wait to finish. Although the condition has improved following 3weeks using Efudex cream which caused a widespread rash I am told it could take up to two months to clear up. I have found that after four days I had diahorrea and feeling sick, I have a...
7
March 19, 2014
2
114,189
Fiorinal
migraine
"I've taken 2 capsules of fiorinal any time during a migraine for 38 years without any aftereffects. It usually completely ends the migraine in 20 minutes. I have tried just about everything over my 42 years of horrible migraine pain. You need to take 2 and no more until you have another migraine. If I go to sleep befo...
10
May 6, 2016
22
209,948
VESIcare
urinary incontinence
"I've been using Vesicare for approximately one month. It really does work; however, the side effects are too bothersome for me to continue using. My mouth is constantly dry, and I have a seriously terrible sore throat and hoarse voice. I could deal with the dry mouth, but not the sore throat."
5
March 15, 2013
92
87,026
Latuda
bipolar disorde
"Been on latuda for 6 weeks and seen no improvement with my depression. Still have suicidal thoughts and zero energy."
1
December 8, 2015
14
136,866
Isotretinoin
acne
"My Son started this medicine in September of 2016.. He just finished his lost dose last month and I am very please with results. It was a process but well worth it! I would highly recommend other teens take the medicine. His acne was very very bad. But NOT anymore!"
10
April 11, 2017
9
50,093
Gabapentin
anxiety
"I am 34 years old and have been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks since the age of seven. I was prescribed this medication for severy pinched nerves in my lower back. I immediately noticed a difference in my mood and panic attacks and anxiety disappeared. I see the word with news eyes. It's like being in meditati...
10
August 6, 2015
103
110,678
Duragesic
chronic pain
"I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and after trying different pain meds, I was finally put on Duragesic 25mcg every 72 hrs. The first day on a new patch is amazing. I could do nearly everything I used to. It even helped with the pain from bone deterioration due to a lifetime of taking high doses of Prednisone for my as...
10
March 8, 2013
95
52,577
Armour Thyroid
underactive thyroid
"I like this one as it is the most natural thyroid medication. I am constantly losing my hair but that is caused by hypothyroidism as well."
10
October 9, 2012
37
148,890
Mirena
birth control
"The bleeding got worst while on mirena. Sometimes I would bleeding for 17 days."
2
January 1, 2016
3
8,251
Zolpidem
insomnia
"It works and it's ability hasn't diminished with use or time. I can get to sleep every single time I take this drug and it always only takes 2 pills. That is a lot more than I can say for any sleep drug I've ever taken. The downside is that if I don't go to sleep as soon as I feel it kick in, I will do some very, very...
8
April 20, 2016
25
166,493
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"You guys, the skyla was only in since May and I found out I was pregnant in October. Worst experience ever. They did an ultra sound and found that the skyla was lower than it should be in my cervix, and that's how I got pregnant. Fml, I can't trust a single birth control method."
1
October 5, 2016
4
29,179
Topiramate
seizures
"Topamax is an uncertainty at this time. I took it decades ago and because no med or mixture of meds controls seizures sufficiently for me I'm circling back. I've noticed major neurological feelings (e.g., tingling) transmitting down my legs to the point that it keeps me awake for many hours, which results in sleep d...
8
December 17, 2016
5
231,552
Trazodone
insomnia
"I tried this to help my insomnia and the first time it worked. The second time I also split the pill in half and it gave me nightmares...night sweats....SCARY room spins (eyes would roll around super fast). The next day I felt horrible and exhausted and still "high". I'd be careful with this. Maybe got 2 hours of slee...
1
June 10, 2016
32
186,061
Desvenlafaxine
ibromyalgia
"I've been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia for a few years now, was raised to 450 MG a day because my pain kept increasing. I had chronic fatigue, was DX with sleep apnea, have a CPAP mask and take all kinds medications just to be able to sleep. I kept having very bad days to where I could barely walk and would get very sh...
10
November 22, 2015
8
114,527
Cartia XT
atrial fibrillation
"I really like this medicine. Take 180mg in the morning and one in evening. Really it is the right medicine for me. I am not tired at all, but make sure you take it everyday. I stopped for 2 days..felt really bad. I highly recommend this ...do not take any generics..pay the money for the real deal."
10
January 14, 2012
82
229,181
Tadalafil
erectile dysfunction
"It works but with headache and back pain."
6
May 22, 2012
26
5,113
Orsythia
birth control
"Taken for nearly a year. Started after a terrible few months on Junel FE, when I was depressed and anxious & had no sex drive. Before Junel, I'd taken Loestrin for ~6 months (neutral experience), but my copay was so high I had to switch. After a few bad months, my doctor recommended Orsythia. And my NEW insurance cove...
8
August 29, 2013
12
55,278
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"Today is my first day of taking Contrave. I am a 52 year old male and I weigh 321 pounds. I have struggled with my weight for sometime now. I have been very nervous about the side effects, but I took my first dose today. I wish everyone the best and may you all stay healthy."
1
December 21, 2015
5
202,156
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
acne
"Ive been using duac cream for 2 years now and honestly it's the best thing I've ever had. I didn't really have acne just dark patches on my face, and it has cleared them up so well better than other facial products. Only annoying thing is my face gets very dry, and went I put makeup on my face cracks, but I just over ...
8
June 5, 2015
13
177,926
Duloxetine
depression
"I suffer from mild depression and back pain associated with scoliosis. I hoped Cymbalta could help. It did not help me. Initially (first few days), it was positive mentally, despite side effects: headache, nausea, then bad anxiety. As I took it more, I just started to feel not like myself, lethargic and weak. I almost...
5
August 4, 2013
75
72,211
Tramadol
ibromyalgia
"I've got fibromyalgia, as well as osteoarthritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome-C, anxiety/depression, and ulcers. I've tried EVERYTHING, but because my tummy is so sensitive, most medicines make my constipation problem worse, or upset my stomach. Plus, the "usual" side effects of many medicines (feeling hungover, bloating...
10
March 10, 2014
106
164,621
Diclofenac
sciatica
"I thought it was a placebo until I tried not taking it. It is a miracle drug that worked for me in 2 doses."
10
May 10, 2009
32