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124,057
Skyla
birth control
"IUD is good at preventing pregnancy. The side effects of this IUD has been awful. I have been on it for 4 months. I am 110lbs, 5'4'', healthy and I used to have heavy periods that last about a week. First month, I was bleeding heavily for more than 2 weeks, I also had brown discharge. I had cramps that occurred rand...
3
May 28, 2016
3
12,960
Vardenafil
erectile dysfunction
"Have used it for about 4 years and it has always given the results that were expected."
10
October 1, 2013
60
82,096
Liraglutide
weight loss
"I have been on Saxenda now for one week and lost 15 pounds. I never in my life had my appetite go away. Ever since I been on Saxenda I do not get hungry and I cannot even force myself to eat. I got on the scale after 3 months from being at the doctor and I could not believe my eyes. I lost that much weight. I am ...
8
May 18, 2016
22
83,966
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"This was my first birth control experience. I have been an emotional wreck since starting the pill. I cry about nothing (used to be more in control of that) and I've gained 10 pounds in 6 months (without changing diet or exercise). I also have felt more tired and incredibly anxious which was unusual. Can someone find ...
2
July 8, 2017
10
141,969
Escitalopram
anxiety
"I have been taking Lexapro 20mg daily for 4 years now. Works great on my anxiety. Side effects: better concentration skills for work, lower sex drive but still works, normal appetite, if I miss to many days I lose some of my word memory abilities and a short vocabulary until I get my doses back on a daily regimen. I d...
10
August 31, 2009
23
175,120
Linaclotide
irritable bowel syndrome
"Oct-2012, Had colectomy with anastimosis because muscle and nerves had stopped working on colon and I let it go too long because nothing helped. If only I had this few years ago before I gave up hope. Praying it will save small intestine that's left. As a Plus, it takes the 8 pain from irritable bowel syndrome fla...
9
September 10, 2013
39
162,105
Benzoyl peroxide
acne
"I am having acne on back and face for over 7 years, i tried everything ,and no help, until I got this product it cleared my skin within 2-3 days, I was the happiest teenager ever, however we couldn't keep buying it since it cost waaaay to much money and my insurance does not cover any of it which really is bad"
10
April 26, 2017
7
212,110
Lamotrigine
bipolar disorde
"This is the best psych med option I've ever had. Over a six-year period, I had been prescribed a myriad of medicines for bipolar mania and depression, including: Abilify, Wellbutrin, Zyprexa, Celexa, Prozac, Lithium, Geodon, and Tegretol. Lamictal has been a Godsend. Lamictal has not been associated with weight...
9
December 12, 2013
134
83,107
Paxil
social anxiety disorde
"I have been taking Paxil CR for a few months. My doctor and I tried many many things. I think an entire year of my life was spent on playing with medications and dosages. I am currently taking 37.5 + 12.5 and have been for a while now. I haven't felt this "steady" in years. I can leave my apartment feeling "Free"...
10
January 22, 2014
58
34,316
Bystolic
high blood pressure
"I have been on this medicine for a year now. I have recently realized ( from seeing a new Dr) that I should not have been put on this med. I have to see a cardiologist to get off of Bystolic10 !? Really!? I wish I knew that before I was prescribed this. It's never really kept my blood pressure in check 100%....so I wa...
4
February 6, 2017
31
18,305
Embeda
pain
"I was taking oxycodone 15mg every 3 to 4 hours. My doctor tried me on Embeda 20mg. It lasted about 4 hours and I still needed about 4 oxycodone tablets per day. He upped my dose to the 50mg capsule. It works great and have not needed my breakthrough medicines at all. I'm a pharmacist and the Naloxone is not releas...
10
July 24, 2010
62
169,059
Vilazodone
depression
"First day I took this and I started having jaw pain and eye twitches. By the second day I had the eye twitches, worsening jaw pain, a rash on my jaw, and extreme heat on my jaw. Also had a rash on my chest. Immediately stopped taking the medicine. My muscles on the right side of my face felt a little weak so I called ...
1
November 11, 2011
30
81,946
Liraglutide
weight loss
"I started this medication after gaining 17 kilos from another medication that I have to take. I was extremely down as I have never really struggled with weight gain before. I have now been on this medication for a week and I have lost 2.2kilos but I have also changed my diet and exercise everyday. I feel that it has h...
9
September 6, 2016
1
40,989
Acetaminophen / oxycodone
chronic pain
"I was in a car accident in 93 and had to have rods placed in my back. I was prescribed Norco 10 mg for years. The medicine was not helping my pain anymore. I explained this to the Dr aband they prescribed Percocet 10 mg. There isn't much that normally helps my pain, so I was reluctant to even try Percocet. I am defin...
10
March 28, 2015
19
184,706
Canagliflozin
diabetes, type 2
"NOT If it was the last diabetic drug left on earth! I never had any body pain till I went on to this medication. I had stopped and started it four times. Each time the body pain a lymph nodes were swollen , I was screened for HIV all other STD 4 x in one year as well as cancer screening to see if that is what was cau...
1
February 3, 2017
17
210,524
Frova
migraine
"I first started using Frova 4 1/2 years ago. It was wonderful and a great replacement for the Imitrex that no longer worked and had some side effects. Now I am having rebound headaches. I can guarantee I will have another migraine at almost exactly the 24 hour mark from the time I last took Frova. Have switched back t...
8
January 23, 2011
6
192,094
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I have been diagnosed with PCOS and it was chosen that I would take Yasmin. I was fine for 4 months, then I started bleeding and didn't stop for over 3 weeks! Dreadful pill! Didn't help properly at all! I don't advise for anyone to take it!"
1
September 28, 2016
5
6,737
Beyaz
birth control
"I had been using the pill for 8 years. I used the first version of this pill, yaz, then switched to b-yaz when it came out. I went about my life for a few years and then considered switching to Ashlyan which is just one period every 3 months. Well let me tell you having only one period every 3 months is MAGICAL. Unfo...
10
September 1, 2016
3
113,645
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine
headache
"I suffer from TMJ syndrome and sinusitis. I have recurring headaches. I have taken this drug on/off for 12 years. I am allergic to a lot of meds, so it's been well-suited for me. I do know it is habit forming, as if I have to take it for several days, I do have some withdrawl symptoms."
10
April 2, 2008
56
43,415
Hydromorphone
pain
"I read a lot of comments on hydromorphone and thought it would help me greatly with my chronic back pain. So I was shocked when I got the 2mg script and got no relief in pain whatsoever even after taking 6mg. "
1
October 3, 2011
11
169,648
Amitriptyline
pain
"I have been on Elavil for 7 months now. I take 20mg every night for severe pain in my shoulders, arms and neck and also for depression. It's the best thing I have taken and I have tried loads of medicine but none have worked. I also couldnt sleep, but now I don't have pain. I am a lot calmer and I have never slept as ...
10
March 20, 2012
274
95,991
Sertraline
anxiety and stress
"I started Zoloft around August In 2012, so say 8-9 months. I do remember the first week I tried taking it to bed cause a friend said it may make me sleepy. Well, it did the total opposite so I take it in the morning and it gives me a little help waking up. I have had anxiety problems ever since I was in elementary sch...
9
March 29, 2013
61
219,987
Amitriptyline
anxiety and stress
"This is just my second day of amitript. and I feel so doped and drugged out...Dr gave it to me for severe anxiety (GAD) which I have suffered for years...I could never tolerate the SSRI's and so she is now trying the amtrip...I feel so out of it and depressed...cant hardly move off the couch much less do any things ar...
5
February 27, 2016
39
39,358
Contrave
obesity
"Seems to be working appetite is under control the side effects r no longer been taken about a month now but the cost seems to be very high"
6
December 7, 2016
37
125,507
Dulcolax
constipation
"Having chronic constipation my whole life leads me to taking 2 Dulcolax every couple months just to clean out my system. I LOVE this product. To me the time of day that I take the medicine doesn't matter, just make sure you give yourself at least 20hrs of easy toilet access. I know the packaging says 12hrs maximum, bu...
9
July 9, 2014
12
32,335
Lisinopril
high blood pressure
"Was taking this medication and experienced top lip swelling twice. By the process of elimination I concluded it was from Lisinopril. After many months of not taking it I was again prescribed lisinopril. This time both my lips swelled so severely I had to spend 2 days in the hospital."
2
September 5, 2016
11
18,198
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
birth control
"I have not been on Nuvaring for very long and I do love it. I have some side effects but I can live with. I have been on it for about 2 months. I love that as soon as I put it in all bleeding stops within just hours. The 1st month I had no issues at all I just kept checking that it was still there because I couldn't f...
9
April 13, 2011
1
13,758
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine
adhd
"I love it because it helps me focus and it also helps with my anger problems but best of all it helps with my appetite."
10
March 23, 2009
19
56,386
Humira
crohn's disease
"Been on Humira over two years. This medicine brought my Crohn's under control. I am on one pen every two weeks. Brought it into remission. Well worth the painful shot. That pain is gone in seconds. Beats chronic pain."
10
September 30, 2014
35
83,829
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I have been on this pill for about 6 months, face is nice and clear, but that's it. I get anxiety and feel worried all the time and never can be truly happy or enjoy anything. I get shortness of breath just sitting down. There are times I feel like I will be having a heart attack and I am only 25 and healthy. Makes...
1
September 8, 2017
3
116,799
Lamictal
bipolar disorde
"I take 80 mg of Geodon, 25 mg of Topiramate, 40 mg of Prozac, 50 mg of Trazadone, 200 mg of Lamictal, 100 mg of Vistaril, and Xanax as needed for anxiety. The Lamictal helps me the most out of any drug I have ever been prescribed. I was on 50 mg of Lamictal and went through a pretty rough depression, I felt catatonic...
10
August 3, 2015
46
106,304
Implanon
birth control
"I've has mine in since November 2014 and it's due to come out at the end of this year. I've had no complications, not one period since having it implanted, not even spotting until this morning when I woke up I had bled everywhere, seems as though mine has run out? if that's even possible? It's been amazing since this ...
8
May 18, 2017
6
114,751
Methotrexate
rheumatoid arthritis
"When I was first diagnosed my hands hurt so badly I wondered how I could convince my doctor to amputate them and give me prosthetics. Methotrexate was among the first things tried to get my RA under control. After steroids, a variety of IV therapies, and anti-inflammatories Methotrexate has been my mainstay and keeps ...
9
September 17, 2015
119
230,811
Micardis
high blood pressure
"I have done much better on Micardis than on the other one I used to take, Cozaar. Micardis lasts longer and seems to get my pressure way down. I'd say all in all I'm very pleased. My doctor said It's a great drug."
9
November 16, 2009
65
122,609
Linaclotide
constipation
"I think I just worry to much after reading other peoples experiences! But after one constipation experience I started to worry even more! I had a 2 cup of blood BM! I'm 82 and wish for a short-cut! Seems all Laxative Meds do what they want to! I wish I had been accepting that fact sooner!"
6
March 7, 2016
8
18,391
Voltaren
pain
"I use the gel and it may take a little time to work (about 30-45 minutes), but the effect is pretty good. It will take my pain from a 9 down to a 5 (that's pretty good for me)."
9
June 13, 2011
17
116,409
Adalimumab
psoriasis
"I had minimal results. My doctor indicated since this is a TNF blocker, my TNF's are already blocked so she decided to place me on another medication. I could feel immediately the response after the injection, but with minimal results. This was such an easy drug to use."
2
December 28, 2009
11
75,024
Nitrofurantoin
bladder infection
"I used Macrobid to clear up a UTI. Worked well for the UTI, but a week or so after I stopped the treatment, I broke out in horrible hives. It's been weeks, but I still have flare ups."
5
December 30, 2009
31
47,335
Flonase
allergic rhinitis
"Every time I use Flonase it enhances my symptoms to a greater and almost debilitating level. My eyes become red, inflamed, and watery. My nose runs more. My throat becomes red and sore. I am not sure if I am allergic to an ingredient in the spray or not, but it does not provide any relief. Only makes the ones I have m...
1
July 21, 2016
26
169,142
Vilazodone
depression
"I am finishing my 4th week of Viibryd. I'm afraid to jinx myself by saying this, but I feel I have my old life back again. The reality of being on an anti-depressant (Viibryd) and being MORE sexual MORE quickly is heaven to me! I have renewed hopes about a future I never thought I'd see. My last marriage ended bec...
9
September 11, 2011
366
50,942
Azithromycin
chlamydia infection
"This is the first time I've encountered an STD, and I've been married and sleepig with the same man for two years now, so we assume I got it before I met him (as I slept around a bit then), but wow they weren't kidding! This sucks. I'm already 12 wks and 6 days pregnant...and before I started taking the medicine today...
5
January 7, 2017
6
114,128
Amlodipine
high blood pressure
"I cannot rate this highly enough, since just before I was prescribed amlodipine, my B.P. was 225/147 and was feeling decidedly unwell, have had serious hemorrhaging in my left eye for which I was regularly having laser eye treatment. After takin amlodipine within 24hours my B.P. went down to 136/78 and has stayed that...
10
March 21, 2008
154
1,650
Eluxadoline
irritable bowel syndrome
"I had microscopic colititsSevere abdominal pain a couple hours after taking med. Dried out mucosa of mouth so much could hardly talk. Also dried out eyes so much took a day of using artificial tear drops every two hours to make eyes comfortable"
1
March 26, 2016
22
178,075
Duloxetine
depression
"Cymbalta works very well for me. I was very reluctant to try it because of the concerns other users have brought up re: side effects and horrors of withdrawal symptoms and talk of "brain zaps." I started Cymbalta after trials of Wellbutrin, Lexepro and Celexa within the last two years. I was desperate to relieve my...
10
December 18, 2011
17
67,267
Omeprazole
zollinger-ellison syndrome
"I have a hiatal hernia which can cause bad reflux, etc. I've been taking Prilosec at least ten years (probably closer to fifteen) and I've never had ANY negative side effects. It has been invaluable for relieving the inflammation and irritation associated with reflux, gastritis, GERD, etc. Awesome medicine, never had ...
10
November 2, 2014
43
5,297
Cryselle
birth control
"The first three weeks on cryselle were pretty awful. I had headaches and stomach pain constantly. But after the first three weeks, all of that ended & now I take it without any issues. As long as you get through those three weeks & stick it out it's awesome! I've lost weight, my periods are light and short & my acne i...
10
June 17, 2016
12
166,328
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Hi, I took plan b approximately 24 hours after unprotected sex during one of my high fertile days ( 13 days past last period) I felt some pressure cramping on my left side a few hours later. I didn't get any other side effects until exactly 2 weeks after taking the pill ( which also happened to be the day my period wa...
1
November 13, 2016
18
178,503
Duloxetine
anxiety
"Have been on cymbalta for a little over 3 months. It has changed my life for the better. My anxiety had gotten to the point that I was hiding in the restroom at work during episodes almost everyday. I am able to communicate what I am thinking more clearly. I don't break out in a sweat if something isn't going the way ...
9
August 30, 2008
168
204,467
BuSpar
anxiety
"I have been taking Buspar for 2 months and have definitely noticed I am more relaxed and less reactive and upset in stressful situations. Prior to Buspar I had taken Xanax as needed for anxiety but it made me extremely hungry I would eat so much (and even worse-not remember) that it just gave me more anxiety from all ...
8
October 8, 2014
236
96,722
Neurontin
peripheral neuropathy
"Makes me feel very tired and quite unwell (low mood, upset, sad etc). Dont seem to get much pain relief, although it takes the edge off the worst pain. Not sure about it, but think I am negative towards it because it is a anti convulsant drug and I am using it for neuropathic pain. Positive comments from this site ...
2
May 16, 2010
44
78,460
Hydroxyprogesterone
premature lab
"Shot has been working well 31 weeks and waiting ."
10
October 7, 2017
0
171,039
Quetiapine
insomnia
"Was taking Seroquel in combination with Wellbutrin and Zoloft. Took at night to help me sleep but it left me foggy, tired, and dizzy the next day. In addition, it made me VERY fat. Gained 20 lbs in a little over a month and could not stop eating. Off it now, will save the pills for anxiety attacks (knowing it will...
7
September 23, 2009
24
78,032
Zyprexa
bipolar disorde
"I was diagnosed with psychotic depression for 7 months and my psychiatrist put me on zyprexa 5mg. After using antidepressants I got into mania. This medicine is a miracle. I was relieved in one week. I am still taking it but I became a bit hesitant to continue due to some horrible reviews. Tried Invega And had suicida...
8
April 7, 2017
15
109,762
Nexplanon
birth control
"I've seen a lot of negative comments and I want to share mine to show people you can have a positive experience with Nexplanon. I got my implant December 2013 and am coming up on my 3 year mark. For the first couple of months on Nexplanon I had irregular periods, some lasting over 2 weeks at a time. Needless to say it...
9
July 23, 2016
8
127,829
Phentermine
weight loss
"I wasn't technically "Overweight" in most books, but was about 30 lbs more than I was a couple of years ago. At age 37, I was 5'8" and hovering around 200 lbs. I was not happy at all...my clothes weren't fitting, and I wasn't getting results at the gym. Couple that with my bad habit of meeting buddies for happy hou...
10
January 12, 2017
17
116,445
Adalimumab
ankylosing spondylitis
"I started Humira at the end of July this year and within a few days, my pain in my lower back and neck disappeared. Recently my wife picked up my prescription and left the Humira in her car for 8 hours not being refrigerated in 90 degree weather. I used the Humira and my symptoms returned. I contacted the 1-800-4Hu...
10
September 22, 2012
41
68,115
Plan B
emergency contraception
"My boyfriend and I were having sex and the condom broke. We were both in utter shock and scared of or minds considering we are 17 and seniors in high school. I had just started birth control a week before the accident so I was still unsure because I didn't know how effective it would be so early on. We drove right to...
10
October 6, 2015
14
63,666
Epiduo
acne
"I was about to give up on getting rid of my acne, I was on antibiotics, prescription face washes, gels and masks. I finally went to the dermatologist and she gave me a sample of Epiduo - within 2 days my acne was already going away! it's like magic. I love my skin, I no longer gave to wear makeup everywhere I go. Best...
9
June 19, 2014
9
177,087
Promethazine
nausea/vomiting
"It's great for pregnant women and doesn't make me sleepy."
9
April 23, 2009
5
166,188
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I've never given birth and I just got home from planned parenthood. Wow-- the insertion was 100X easier than i thought after reading these reviews. Seriously not that painful-- just relax! I'm cramping a tiny bit and spotting but it's fine. I'll update in the weeks and montha to come, but the insertion was honestly so...
10
December 30, 2016
2
184,346
Hydroxyzine
sedation
"I have had a pre/existing panic disorder for several years and then 7 months ago I tragically lost both my parents within a few weeks of each other. They were in their early 60s, I'm in my 30s. My anxiety exacerbated with my grief and I simply cannot sleep without taking Vistaril. It was initially prescrib...
8
February 25, 2015
24
118,071
Apixaban
deep vein thrombosis
"38 years old. Take blood thinners as prevention of blood clots due to clotting disorder. I've experienced on again, off again dizziness and wooziness during the day. Will need to talk with my doctor about this."
7
September 20, 2016
28
119,370
Testosterone
hypogonadism, male
"Hi, I am Brazilian. So, sorry about my English. I am 57 yo and I started to have a very hard anxiety and depression around 10 years ago. After a lot of diferent antidepressants and anxiolytic medicines that worsened or destroyed my sexual life for almost 10 years I found that I had hypogonadism. My doctor prescribed A...
10
October 24, 2014
63
26,278
Sprintec
birth control
"This is the worst form of birth control I have ever taken. I am currently on Nexplanon and I started taking sprintec with it because I had irregular menstrual cycles. Although it did get the job done as far as somewhat regularating my cycle, the side effects were TERRIBLE. I constantly felt nauseous and ill, I literal...
4
September 13, 2016
5
9,827
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"I have been on the pill for six years now and never experienced any problems up until I switched to this one. I have been on it for about two years and the first six months were great; I never had periods, no acne, slight moodiness but that seemed pretty normal. And for the last year and half I have had horrible acne,...
8
March 15, 2015
0
4,290
Belviq
weight loss
"I have been on Belviq for nearly 18 months. I take 10mg twice daily. My BMI was in the Obese range. I never had a single side-effect. Not one. I have lost 45 pounds. The medication just took away my cravings. I never even want dessert, and have no desire for sweets. Sadly, I am not an exercise person, so I've done ve...
10
May 31, 2017
43
150,485
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
urinary tract infection
"I called the doctors due to weird symptoms after my 5th day of taking this medication this concludes (chills, naseous, diareah, headache, and even numbness throughout my entire face , lips and mouth, and the shakes) the pain I get from my uti's (burning sensation, hard to pee and hurts) I felt like bactrim made my pai...
1
August 16, 2016
24
66,720
Seroquel
bipolar disorde
"I have been on Seroquel for 2 years. It really is a miracle. It has helped with my mood swings and problems sleeping. The only issue has been the weight gain. I've probably put on 35 lbs and I've never had problem with weight gain. The benefits of this medication make up for the weight gain."
9
March 28, 2015
54
168,226
Rizatriptan
migraine
"I had my doubts that this would work -- it was fantastic! within 15-20 minutes the pain that felt like my skull was in a vise disappeared. I am a horse trainer and I work full time on my own farm, and I can't function when I have a migraine, ( 4-5 attacks a month, 24-48 hours each time) Maxalt 10-mg was a miracle for...
10
November 2, 2011
8
193,300
Cyclobenzaprine
chronic myofascial pain
"This drug gave me a stomach ache. I just wanted the side effects to be gone. Didn't take long and my stomach pain was gone. I will try eating when I take the pill again. I have bad hip pain as I have arthritis."
1
September 24, 2015
6
198,445
Exenatide
diabetes, type 2
"No side effects yet. On my third month, just started noticing that I am not hungry. I have gain 20 lbs since I started, but I was off all medications for six month, urinating every 1/2 hr. Ate dinner out last night, my first time ever taking a doggy bag. I have a lot of bumps at the injection sights that have not gone...
8
December 30, 2012
28
214,762
Prevpac
helicobacter pylori infection
"I am halfway through treatment for HPilori bacterial infection. I haven't experience side effects like some have mentioned because I was told to take PROBIOTICS while on this treatment to put good bacteria back in my system. I had previously had treatment for another problem and took antibiotics but not a probiotic ...
8
August 23, 2016
17
8,286
Zolpidem
insomnia
"I have severe insomnia and Ambien CR has worked very well for me. Previously, I tried the Ambien IR and while it did knock me out for a good 3-4 hours, it didn't help me to stay asleep and the Ambien CR does just that. My only complaint is some days I seem to very drowsy and sluggish, but most of the time I wake up fe...
9
December 20, 2015
18
99,608
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"I was shocked to find that my "unflavored" (according to my pharmacy) Suprep was a sickly sweet, childhood grape-like flavor that I literally had to gag down. There is nowhere on the packaging nor bottles that indicated this flavoring. I finally found the full ingredients buried on the back of the poster size insert "...
2
March 21, 2017
17
169,178
Tenuate Dospan
obesity
"I lost 10 stones in 15 months - the first 7 stone came off easily in 7 months. I was following a healthy diet - but found it easy to reduce my calories. I had loads of energy and felt great."
9
April 17, 2008
57
81,076
Hypercare
hyperhidrosis
"I used Hypercare for the first time 2 nights ago and the next day when biking I DID NOT SWEAT. I had been suffering from really bad sweating since the middle of 9th grade. By the time 10th grade started I figured that it would go away, it didn't. Almost 4 months after 10th grade started I decided to try this product. ...
10
January 8, 2012
1
18,022
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
birth control
"Severe Leg pain and swelling in my legs!! Decreased sex drive Easy application"
5
March 28, 2012
1
105,579
Methylprednisolone
inflammatory conditions
"My doctor put me in this to see for sure if I have lupus or a rheumatoid disease. He said if it made me feel better then I probably did. This drug definitely took away my pain and stiffness. I have bad pain in my left knee that radiates up my hip but that's from a torn meniscus that I'm receiving survey for next wee...
5
May 24, 2017
15
45,147
Fluoxetine
depression
"I have never had thoughts about suicide until I took Prozac. This was the absolute scariest experience of my life."
1
July 17, 2016
24
66,430
Valacyclovir
cold sores
"This medicine is a miracle. Sore clears up within 3 days and faster when I take as soon as I see on-set of sore. I take 2-500mg on first dose and one as directed. Do not hesitate having these on hand in case a flare up occurs. Unbelievable and I pass this info on to others I know and they are so grateful."
10
October 16, 2014
40
165,834
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Had sex with my partner and the condom broke. This was right before I was supposed to ovulate and I took Plan B the next day, probably 12 hours after what I have been referring to as "the incident". I experienced slight cramping and minimal, barely there abdominal pain the day after taking the pill, and was more emoti...
10
March 20, 2017
7
198,025
Metoprolol
heart attack
"I'm a 52 YO male in fairly good shape. I started taking Metoprolol, 50mg twice a day after suffering a cardiac arrest earlier this year, in April. It has been very effective in controlling my blood pressure and keeping my heart rate low. The side effects are becoming unbearable now though. I'm tired, and have a lot of...
8
July 28, 2014
104
33,817
Junel Fe 1 / 20
menstrual disorders
"I have been Junel 1/20 for about 5/6 months now for ovarian cysts. I have dealt with severe cramping for years and this has definitely decreased the pain. However, despite the pros there are some cons. One being my breasts hurt full time and have gotten bigger, and lots of fluid retention (especially in my lower abdom...
8
April 5, 2017
4
162,581
Meridia
obesity
"this has been a miracle for me i used to weigh 270 and now i weigh 125. you have to exercise and eat the right foods and you will see results"
10
March 27, 2008
71
210,744
Mirtazapine
depression
"Update to Original post.... I was taking my Mirtazapine 45mg in the morning, because I didn't feel the sedation at night. However, after talking with my husband, we agreed that taking it at night as prescribed will give me the best results. I started 2 nights ago with my evening dose. I took it earlier in the evenin...
10
January 9, 2017
19
180,802
Solodyn
acne
"Started taking this medication about 2 months ago and it worked immediately. I usually average about one or two cystic acne breakouts a month along with smaller pimples that pop up here and there, but solodyn has kept my face clear throughout this whole time. The only side effects I've noticed is increased tiredne...
10
September 2, 2017
3
230,144
Glipizide
diabetes, type 2
"I've been taking glipizide for two weeks. It is effective in lowering blood sugar and helps with post prandial spikes. It works fast, sometimes too fast and has forced me to modify the timing and quantity of my meals."
8
June 30, 2008
154
119,719
Nilotinib
chronic myelogenous leukemia
"I started using Tasigna after an year of non working Gleevec. It has brought me to remission state. I am and my doctor are very happy. Yes rose comes with thorns. It has affected my hearing and I have redness and crusting around my head which turn into painful pimples. But still it is great drug which has brought me t...
4
August 3, 2011
24
37,395
Vyvanse
adhd
"I'm 19 years old and started taking 50mg Vyvanse today, being diagnosed with ADD. So far today, i haven't any problems focusing and actually WANT to get my work done. It did take around 2 hours to start working, but there were no jitters. I never thought ADHD or ADD was a problem of mine, but it does run in my family....
8
February 23, 2015
41
139,847
Euflexxa
osteoarthritis
"I'm 44 and have Osteoarthritis in both knees with bakers cysts. Was told due to my age to try this as opposed to more drastic measures.. First shot was about equivalent to getting a cortisone shot in my knees, pressure but bearable uncomfort. A little sore the next day, week 2 & 3 about he same. Now I did just ge...
10
February 3, 2017
22
165,772
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I got the mirena inserted yesterday. I should have done the research before because after reading so many reviews, I may have passed and stayed on the pill. The only reason I decided upon the IUD is because I trust my Dr. I have 2 children and still nursing my 11 month old. I am using this form of bc to prevent a 3rd...
4
April 1, 2017
1
24,910
Compazine
nausea/vomiting
"I was given this medication to help with the side effects of Chemo and radiation and it was ok the first day but as the days went on I began to feel irritated groggy and EXTREMELY restless but I was really tired like super tired. It kept me so drained that I slept for 22 hours! Almost all the side effects mentioned ab...
1
May 1, 2016
7
180,852
Solodyn
acne
"My skin has improved a ton since using Solodyn. I've only been on it for a month but my neck has completely cleared up and my face has gotten 80% times better. My chest has cleared up some but still breaks out a little bit, but my back is pretty much the same just my breakouts aren't as big. I no longer get cysts on m...
7
April 17, 2010
9
197,418
Paroxetine
anxiety and stress
"It's working. I haven't had any panic attacks since I started about 3-4 months ago, but my memory was bad before and still is bad. I've been getting constipated, decreased sexual desire and ability. I'm only 19. I have to fix that. I am always tired randomly and need a coffee. I can't stop yawning all the time. "
7
May 16, 2010
10
81,750
Liraglutide
weight loss
"Experienced no side effects from the drug and did not feel it was effective for appetite control or weight loss."
2
April 21, 2017
0
10,952
Welchol
diarrhea, chronic
"Diagnosed at 18, went on until 28. I had a miserable existence for 10 years. 5 minutes after eating, I better be near a toilet. Gastroenterologists tested and tried so many different things with no success. Told my GI I was having a substantially lower quality of life with this problem. He prescribed me Welchol. The n...
10
August 19, 2013
121
156,043
Cialis
erectile dysfunction
"I recently started having problems in bedroom.I was diagnosed with low testosterone and decreased blood flow to penis. I was prescribed for daily use of 5 mg of Cialis for 30 days. Took it for first time and I got to say I was VERY impressed with the results. Instantly got an erection upon intercourse and lasted for 4...
9
April 2, 2014
48
3,197
Nitrofurantoin
urinary tract infection
"I went to the doctor because of a slight UTI yesterday .... I took one dose of the medicine last night and felt nauseous and developed the worst migraine, I felt it all in my face and neck.. I took extra strength Tylenol and went to sleep. I woke up this morning perfectly fine and it was time for my 2nd dose.. in less...
1
October 22, 2016
10
77,918
Zemaira
alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor deficiency
"I feel so much better now and find that compared to other AATD medicines, I feel better after this one is infused."
10
January 15, 2012
4
39,084
Contrave
weight loss
"Female 5'7" 179lbs I started Contrave on 5/7/17. I am going into week 3. As of now no significant weight loss. And my appetite is not as nearly diminished as I thought I would be. The first day it did I did not eat all day till dinner and even then it was a small portion. I drink water non stop, cut the soda, still al...
5
May 17, 2017
13