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13,446 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "I was diagnosed with extreme ADHD a few years ago. The doctor prescribed these for me and I noticed a huge change in about 3 wks. I didn't realize how badly I needed this medication! You really suffer tremendously or at least I did for most of my life not only from anxiety and lack of focus plus couldn't multi-task. D... | 8 | November 10, 2015 | 11 |
184,903 | Canagliflozin | diabetes, type 2 | "Just finishing up the first month on 100 mg and upping the dose to 300 mg to bring the numbers down a little more. No side effects that I've noticed so far, but the glucose number have come down from the low 200's to the 130-160 range. I have been experimenting with the carb intake to see how the medicine handles diff... | 10 | May 19, 2014 | 102 |
187,697 | Codeine / guaifenesin | cough | "Like clockwork my allergy to Mountain Cedar starts around late October. Congestion, cough but no fever. My doctor prescribes Cheratussin syrup and it works great. I also take Mucinex DM with this and it stops the congestion and cough after about an hour. I couldn't make it without this." | 9 | November 7, 2014 | 25 |
218,956 | Depakote | bipolar disorde | "When it worked it was great. Couldn't keep my levels the same, though. When levels went too high, I got tired and shaky and could not sleep. When it went too low, I rapid cycled between mania and depression. May work for you, but not for me." | 3 | May 5, 2010 | 33 |
112,527 | Lunesta | insomnia | "Here's a trick to help my fellow insomniac's sleep. I have 3 very painful forms of Arthritis in my upper and lower back, neck, knees, feet, hands, exc. I have insomnia from chronic pain, and severe PTSD. 2mg Lunesta got me 4hrs rest. 3mg got me 6hrs sleep. I finally got 8 hours sleep by raising my dose to 2-2mg pills ... | 10 | August 24, 2016 | 59 |
179,840 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "If you're a person who normally has sensitive or dry skin, then I highly reccomend NOT using this. I was recommended Epiduo Gel by my GP to treat acne. 3 days after using it my face became very dry and it got worse even after I stopped using it. It started to sting and burn a lot and when I'd apply my normal moisturis... | 1 | August 4, 2015 | 9 |
78,614 | Daytrana | adhd | "My son has autism, ocd and adhd. This medication has made a tremendous difference! Before Daytrana, he was taking timed release Focalin xr capsules. We had to empty the capsules into a spoon for him to swallow with water because he cannot swallow pills. We also tried the liquid compounded form. Both forms were sho... | 10 | July 14, 2009 | 15 |
29,171 | Topiramate | bipolar disorde | "After so many years of trying I finally start to function as a ( almost) normal human being. Topamax is my lifesaver." | 10 | January 2, 2017 | 31 |
156,740 | Dulaglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "No appreciable effect on A1c levels. A lot of money for no return." | 1 | September 11, 2015 | 12 |
71,028 | Rituximab | rheumatoid arthritis | "Had two infusions of Rituximab in January 2016 some relief was on Enbrel for 9 years it was fantastic, but stopped working, unfortunately I have now got Atrial Fibrulation from Rituximab, don' know where to go from here. Have had Rh since childhood." | 5 | March 14, 2016 | 16 |
191,880 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "I refused ADD/ADHD medications my entire life until I was 21 years old and doctor finally convinced me to try it. After struggling academically for years and years, now as a college student I am receiving near perfect grades in every course. Before Vyvanse, I thought these medications were a joke, but I now admit that... | 9 | November 17, 2009 | 38 |
78,413 | Allegra | allergic rhinitis | "I have had bad allergies my entire life and was given many different medicines to try. This is the first medicine that actually worked for me. I took one 24hr dose yesterday at 4pm and today at 10am my nose is still clear. The only problem I had was that my blood pressure spiked up to 146/93 from a normal range of 120... | 4 | August 16, 2012 | 26 |
196,460 | Eszopiclone | insomnia | "Lunesta...way better than Ambien. Ambient made me crazy, memory loss. Both in same class but Lunesta is my BUTTERFLY! A little melatonin. Great sleep..saved me. Oh and 1mg of Klonopin." | 10 | February 2, 2014 | 53 |
117,658 | Nortriptyline | migraine prevention | "52 year old female. I had recurring mid range to severe headaches which became migraines for several years. I had them so often, I was taking tons of over the counter headache pills, which then damaged my stomach after long term excessive use. After finally telling my doctor about them, he put me on Nortiptyline, (2) ... | 10 | November 10, 2013 | 162 |
85,792 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I have been on this pill for almost 2 months with non-stop bleeding. I have maybe had 3 or 4 days total where I wasn't bleeding and during that time my discharge was thick with a foul odor. I have never had any problem with my discharge nor odor. I'm hoping my period will straighten out after 3-4 months. As far as wei... | 5 | September 16, 2013 | 11 |
83,802 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "After being on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo which gave me little to no issues at all, my insurance no longer covered it and I had to switch to Sprintec. I’ve been on it for 2 full months now and I hate it. I never had acne, now I have it all over my face. I used to get a pimple here and there but my chin and cheeks and nose an... | 5 | October 31, 2017 | 1 |
125,615 | Flagyl | crohn's disease, maintenance | "Long time Crohn's after 5 small bowel resections I started getting bouts of intestinal bacteria that caused bloating, cramping and gas. This is the Only drug that helps. My GI now has me take it 2 times daily the first 5 days of each month which helps get the bacteria at bay. Hate the taste so take it with juice." | 10 | May 21, 2016 | 4 |
5,036 | Belviq | obesity | "Just a normal guy who used to be an outside telephone tech and now am in a supervisory role. I went from 5"10 172 pounds to 219 pounds in two years. My doctor has been telling me this weight was going to hurt my blood pressure as well as my knee joints. Since I have been on other weight loss campaigns like Nutrisystem... | 10 | March 29, 2014 | 52 |
177,106 | Promethazine | nausea/vomiting | "This drug works excellent for nausea everytime. Lightly sedates me too but not in a drugged way." | 10 | July 5, 2008 | 5 |
13,854 | Bydureon | diabetes, type 2 | "I took my sixth Bydureon injection yesterday. The great news is my morning BG levels have dropped dramatically, to the 100 range (after being in the 200s). Bad however, I am debilitatingly nauseous 12 to 24 hours after injecting and 4x have thrown up at the 12 hour mark. I am not a fan of the pea sized lumps at each i... | 5 | May 2, 2016 | 22 |
96,019 | Sertraline | social anxiety disorde | "I started taking Zoloft about three weeks ago. I have noticed various symptoms, I grind my teeth quite a bit which brings on headaches, I yawn constantly and I am always tired (even if I have eight hours sleep). I have not experienced any weight gain as yet, or any other symptoms associated with this medicine. I used ... | 7 | October 21, 2012 | 66 |
131,449 | Generess Fe | birth control | "I've been on this pill for about 10 months now. The first 6 months for me were horrible. Constant nausea from the time I woke up until I went to sleep. This was my last hope, I have been on Loestrin fe, Microgestin, NuvaRing and every one of them gave me constant yeast infections. I'd get rid of one and within a week... | 8 | August 20, 2013 | 10 |
72,980 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | acne | "This birth control pill has negatively impacted my life. I am currently suffering from cystic acne, constant bloating, depression, and mood swings. My appetite has increased, but the most notable thing just how badly I feel. I've been on this pill for 4 months. My hope was that everything would balance out, but it sti... | 1 | May 8, 2015 | 7 |
154,689 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "Coming from someone who took this regularly as prescribed, the medicine did its job. No severe problems however, I admit to being extremely fatigued and stomach cramps come here and there." | 9 | June 23, 2017 | 4 |
148,870 | Mirena | birth control | "I would not recommend for anyone. What the doctors fail to mention is the constant pain and discomfort. They will also make excuses when asked to have it removed telling you to wait.
After 5 years of pain, no sex life as the cramping is not worth it. finally i was granted my wish to have it removed. Unfortunately it... | 6 | November 21, 2015 | 8 |
134,369 | Prednisone | asthma | "I usually have my two big asthma attacks a year which is awful but prednisone helps a lot. I find the breathing comes back quickly but the side effects are horrible I have a count down going on for how many days left on I every time I'm on it but in the end it does miracles for me, the sweating is the worst part." | 10 | July 28, 2014 | 47 |
121,038 | Venlafaxine | generalized anxiety disorde | "I'm getting anxiety and have panic attacks that are horrible since I took these pills! I had anxiety before but never got the attacks that I'm getting today! I have bad thoughts and sleep all the time and don't feel like doing anything. Just worry and cry." | 1 | June 5, 2017 | 4 |
219,942 | Amitriptyline | depression | "When I was about 15, I started getting these feelings of what I can only explain as "An Impending Doom." I wasn't sad, but whenever I tried to do something that I thought was fun, my whole brain started to freak out and all I wanted to do was shut down. There was nothing I could do about it.
Apparently, this sort of... | 10 | August 15, 2016 | 43 |
40,290 | Savella | 3</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I have been taking Savella for about a week now. I have gone this whole week without a headache. WOW. At first, I was waking up in the middle of the night very thirsty, but that has gone away now. I have much more energy than before. One thing that is really bothering me right now is I am extremely bloated." | 8 | April 29, 2011 | 3 |
220,798 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I have been on Loestrin 24 for 10 months now and my periods haven't been longer than 3 days, the third month my period was really heavy and I had bad cramps. As far as birth control, I haven't been having sex, and I never had bad acne to begin with. Overall, I've had a moderate experience. I take the pill in the morni... | 7 | January 17, 2010 | 13 |
21,590 | Marinol | anorexia | "I suffer from appetite suppression as a result of medication which I take for narcolepsy(Amphetamine-based). Although the medicine works wonderfully, the only negative side effect that kills me is appetite suppression. Hence, my introduction to Marinol! I would like to clarify a common myth that Marinol is a form of p... | 10 | August 22, 2009 | 73 |
22,004 | Infliximab | crohn's disease | "First couple trips are the worst but after that it becomes a routine and it works wonders I'm not lying it gave me my life back until my insurance couldn't pay now I use
Humira no competition. Remicade hands downed so if you are doing bad try it." | 10 | February 25, 2013 | 49 |
109,577 | Nexplanon | birth control | "The first 2 month on Nexplanon was a breeze I thought this was the life no side effects at all. By month 3 I was spotting every few days, it started out light for a couple days for a few months but then it became heavy and lasted atleast 5 days. I would be spot free for a few days then bleeding again. I went to my doc... | 3 | October 18, 2016 | 1 |
196,784 | Paroxetine | social anxiety disorde | "Paxil definitely works for social anxiety. However, the side effects just became intolerable over time. What are those side effects? Well, for one, you will be tired all the time.
Secondly, I found it really hard to focus, and I would forget things that just happened.
Thirdly, and most disturbingly, I became a... | 5 | May 24, 2017 | 6 |
228,279 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I just received this birth control a while ago. I didn't even get my period which was due in a couple days after. The only bad thing is that my back cramps and headaches have gotten worse but it may just be my PMS. I am not experiencing any of the other side effects yet. The insertion was only a little painful, but ev... | 10 | February 10, 2009 | 9 |
224,360 | Levothyroxine | underactive thyroid | "I am taking Synthroid 0.05 mg (50mcg). Helps me a lot. Very effective in my case." | 9 | July 14, 2013 | 101 |
130,985 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I give Mirena a 9/10 because for the year and a half I was on it I didn't get pregnant. I did just have it removed because I felt like I was fatigued and I gained 20 lbs while on Mirena. It could be other things that caused these symptoms but since they started after I went on the birth control I chose to blame the ... | 9 | May 3, 2010 | 3 |
144,151 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "When they say this is the most effective birth control, they are being truthful but not in the way you think. You're on your period so long that you can't be sexually active. I have had this awful thing in my arm for two years. And I have had my periods last up to three months. My husband and I are equally frustrated ... | 1 | June 11, 2016 | 10 |
49,306 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | not listed / othe | "I was prescribed this med for peri-menopausal symptoms and hormone related anxiety. The med did help with that. However, the other side effects that came with it, did not outweigh that benefit. I am at the end of my 2nd pack, and will not renew rx. I was good for the first 40 days of each 90 day cycle. But then bled (... | 2 | March 25, 2016 | 0 |
67,078 | Hydrocortisone | hemorrhoids | "After 2 hemorrhoid surgeries, this product was a life changer! I took the step to not let my hemorroids control my life anymore. The dr prescribed this as part of my after care. Its immediate and wonderful." | 10 | November 30, 2014 | 26 |
72,038 | Tramadol | chronic pain | "4 years now of tram 50mg 8 per day and I find life with hcronic pain much more livable. I am 67 and find I don't need anything stronger" | 8 | June 4, 2015 | 26 |
166,605 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I got my period august 4th-8th, a week later i had unprotected sex with a dude I had barely met , eventually some things led to another and it was literally a 5 minute thing! In the end I was not sure if he came in me, obviously every guy will say no but I still was not sure, I took the pill about 1 hour after it happ... | 10 | September 14, 2016 | 5 |
127,466 | Feldene | rheumatoid arthritis | "I've been taking Feldene since August 2009, so approximately 2 months. The only side effects I've noticed is that I bruise much more easily than I did before.
I haven't really noticed a big change in the pain and swelling in my fingers/hands from taking it though." | 5 | October 12, 2009 | 10 |
22,844 | Mestinon | dysautonomia | "The good: less dizziness and blood pooling in legs due to POTS.
The bad: I have all of the negative common side effects: I sweat horribly, I have a regular cough with mucous, I drool a lot and not just at night, I have frequent loose stool, my eyes are super blurry sometimes AND my tongue cramps so sometimes I soun... | 8 | July 31, 2015 | 6 |
187,473 | Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack | vaginal yeast infection | "If you just bought this you are most likely about to cry your eyes out trying to pee this stuff out and standing in the shower to put running water on your vagina because it feels like it's on fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So embarrassing that my husband is the one who has to look up something to help the burning and itching ... | 1 | February 22, 2017 | 4 |
98,597 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've been on Nexplanon for 5 months. I was loving this form of birth control until now. I've been bleeding for almost 2 months and I've been feeling very tired." | 4 | June 8, 2014 | 18 |
34,469 | Alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor | alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor deficiency | "I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitripsin Deficiency in 2010. I currently receive weekly infusions via surgically implanted port. I infuse at our local cancer center. I have attempted Home Health and was horrified by their lack of knowledge and experience for running an IV and none of the 5 different people assigned to... | 10 | January 12, 2013 | 11 |
172,753 | Clonazepam | periodic limb movement disorde | "I have had restless leg syndrome since I was at least 5 yrs old, it runs in my family. It affected my school, jobs, trips and sleeping. As I got older the symptoms became worse. By the age of 30 yrs old I could no longer sleep at night due to the energy build up in my legs and arms, my brain was also not shutting down... | 10 | August 5, 2014 | 43 |
157,510 | Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "Apart from gas and drowsiness, I don't feel anything bad. " | 8 | March 26, 2015 | 7 |
183,918 | Mometasone | allergic rhinitis | "Nasonex was prescribed because I can't breathe easily through my nose. It is hard to sleep at night and breathing through my mouth is very troublesome. I would wake several times at night with dry mouth, throat and in the morning, have a raspy voice. Dr thought I might have allergies and thought the Nasonex might ope... | 6 | January 13, 2015 | 6 |
124,891 | Tri-Previfem | acne | "The main reason I started using this medicine was because of my acne. I am on my 3rd month of this medicine and nothing. I was so hopeful that this would clear my skin up or that I would see some type of improvement by now. There is a little difference...my acne is worse at times than it was before!!! So far I am very... | 5 | July 10, 2015 | 4 |
220,411 | Amitriptyline | depression | "My previous doctor put me on 10 mg to try and help me sleep but it stopped working. My new doctor increased it to 35mg( 25mg and 10mg). I don't fall asleep right away but I do sleep and have a good nights sleep. I feel better in general, not moody like I used to be. Along with anxiety I must have had mild depression. ... | 9 | October 8, 2013 | 79 |
222,912 | Topamax | bipolar disorde | "After taking 300mgs (100mg AM/200mg PM) for three years, it's no longer working. When I first went on it, it worked great for both mood stabilization and weight control. I lost all the weight that I gained after being on Zyprexa and Depakote, and my moods were controlled well for about two and a half years. I had m... | 2 | March 31, 2010 | 33 |
201,551 | Zoloft | panic disorde | "Anxiety spiraled out of control over just a month following 18 months of grief, job loss and moving. I couldn't leave the house and was prescribed Zoloft 12.5mg, the side effects were pretty bad (no appetite, trembles and night sweats) but within two weeks these side effects passed and I began returning back to my old... | 9 | July 20, 2014 | 70 |
158,794 | Methylphenidate | narcolepsy | "This medicine is doing it's job. I actually fell asleep standing up in my dining room. Hit my chin on the table (ouch). Now, I don't fall asleep at inappropriate times (after I take my first dose). I do have concerns about it's habitual possibilities, which I must say, my doctor did not warn me about. I will have t... | 7 | August 27, 2009 | 41 |
21,466 | Multivitamin, prenatal | vitamin/mineral supplementation during pregnancy/lactation | "I love these vitamins I have tried several different ones this pregnancy and I love these the best!" | 10 | July 21, 2016 | 4 |
82,110 | Liraglutide | obesity | "Update to my post from March 30. I've lost 15 lbs so far. The extreme fatigue has gotten much better as I think by body is adjusting. I'm still only at a dose of 1.5 (1.2 plus 5 clicks) I am increasing the dose VERY slowly. If I go to quickly it makes me sick. If I only increase an extra "click" on the pen each week i... | 10 | April 22, 2016 | 21 |
54,133 | Ritalin | adhd | "I am an adult female. I was prescribed 10 mg once a day. My counselor advised my Behavioral Health MD to treat me for possible ADD/ADHD. I'm also taking clonopin and Ambien, which might account for my reaction- Ritalin made me sleepy and kind of depressed! I was really surprised, as I'd never heard of that reaction. A... | 1 | April 10, 2016 | 8 |
3,595 | Vagistat-1 | vaginal yeast infection | "I purchase the 1 day ovule, it's been 4 days and I'm getting constant burning and itching. I'm not sure if this gonna cure my yeast infection. Can't get an earlier appointment with my doctor so I'm now in line at the store getting the 3 day pre application tioconozale" | 1 | January 24, 2016 | 2 |
36,797 | Fentanyl | pain | "I am 40 years old and I think I have been on every pain medicine there is on the market. My doctor put me on FENTANYL patch in 2002 200mcg X 72 hours. This drug made my life livable again. I swear by this medication for pain control. Thank God for this medication." | 10 | February 25, 2009 | 19 |
105,379 | Carbamazepine | epilepsy | "Have been seizure free for 10 years now and the feeling is wonderful." | 9 | December 17, 2010 | 21 |
216,331 | Sildenafil | erectile dysfunction | "I am a 61 year old male having trouble getting erections for intercourse. Gets half way and boom gone. Dr gave me Viagra 100 mg take a half and works good tried a fourth of one does not work as well. Works well and no side affects. This has giving me confidence back and enjoy sex again. I have notice it takes longer t... | 9 | March 14, 2017 | 37 |
218,385 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | urinary tract infection | "I had prostrate cancer, and a very bad kidney infection for over 4 years. The doctor had prescribed many different medications, but nothing worked for over 4 years. He finally prescribed Amoxicillin and Clavulanate, Within 6 hours 99% of the burning had disappeared, and I could finally sleep more than 1 hour at a t... | 10 | November 2, 2010 | 41 |
152,914 | Doxycycline | acne | "Do NOT go on this drug!!! Antibiotics are NOT the cure for breakouts! The ONLY thing that works is Accutane, and it should be the ONLY thing that people try for breakouts. Doxy made my skin significantly worse! I've been on it for almost five weeks and I'm still getting new breakouts every day - and they have been tak... | 1 | March 11, 2017 | 6 |
46,664 | Gleevec | chronic myelogenous leukemia | "Gleevec has been a miracle drug for me, the side effects are minimal when you consider the outcome, if you don't take it. Thanks very much to the inventer of this medication." | 10 | September 23, 2008 | 42 |
178,726 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "have only been on victorza for a few days. I had bad nausea and migranes then it changed to no energy at all . I sleep till noon one day and I have 2 young kids and a full time job. Searching for a better answer" | 5 | January 28, 2016 | 18 |
146,079 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "I was addicted to pills for 3 years. Started as a few Vicodin a day to 25 Percocets a day at the end. I have been on Subutex for 2 weeks and I must say it saved my life. NO CRAVINGS at all! The first few days I had mild headaches but they went away by day 4. I'm currently taking a total of 8 mg a day and it is plenty.... | 10 | January 20, 2013 | 63 |
66,057 | Propranolol | mance anxiety | "I used to freak out during presentations, it got to the point where I would have a full blown panic attack in front of the classroom. I would get so embarrassed and it made me feel insecure then in all aspects of my life. Especially social situations. I had a presentation today and although I was nervous before, it... | 10 | May 6, 2013 | 73 |
106,792 | Implanon | birth control | "Hello! I had the Implanon in for 8 months and after the first three weeks off getting it I got an extremly heavy period, and it didn't stop for 7 MONTHS. I also started getting more headaches and nausea always! And I'm constantly tired! It's got that bad I'm getting it taken out this week." | 1 | April 23, 2015 | 12 |
170,142 | Quetiapine | insomnia | "I've used seroquel for 15 years for insomnia. I wasn't able to use Ambien because I would sleep walk. The only thing that I don't like about seroquel is that I "sleep eat". I will not remember that I have done so until I see a drop of jam and bread crumbs on the kitchen counter. So, I've gained a bit of weight, unfort... | 9 | April 13, 2017 | 22 |
157,557 | Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "I've been on Complera over a year now which at over $6000 a month equates to $72,000. There are some rage issues related to the medicine, as well as some insomnia issues and general mental health issues. My labs are great which is an upside. I'm an LTS of this disease having dealt with HIV into AIDS for 20 years now ... | 7 | February 27, 2013 | 13 |
68,529 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "When I first got it I didn't bleed until the last month I started spotting but it was a very dark brown blood and so I told my doc so she gave me birth control to stop it. So the second shot which I'm on now made it stop for the first month but I barely just got off it and now I'm bleeding very heavy and cramping bad ... | 1 | August 31, 2017 | 1 |
163,315 | Benadryl Allergy | allergic reactions | "Experienced an allergic reaction during dinner at a new restaurant. Throat started itching terribly so we left and drove to the nearest pharmacy. Used Benadryl syrup because I thought it would work faster. Fixed my allergic reaction in a minute." | 10 | April 11, 2015 | 20 |
148,510 | Mirena | birth control | "I'm 24, I don't have kids and I've never been pregnant. I've been with my boyfriend for 8 years, and kids just are not in our near future. I have been on the pill since I was 14 and just recently we wanted to try something long term. I got the Mirena put in 2 days ago. I was nervous and so scared because of all th... | 9 | March 31, 2017 | 2 |
189,273 | Oxycodone | chronic pain | "I have had back pain for 16 years now, I have been on every pain medicine and these are the best. " | 10 | August 4, 2013 | 56 |
163,601 | Mirtazapine | insomnia | "I had chronic insomnia due to massive anxiety, I'm now on mirtazapine 30mg and olanzapine 5mg. It fixed my problem from the first day. I'm now sleeping well (the only negative is at every night I see dreams),
I also wake up like a normal human. My anxiety is ok but its not all gone, perhaps I need more time. So I gu... | 9 | June 8, 2014 | 73 |
6,389 | Ocella | birth control | "Starting in elementary school, my acne was horrible. At age 13, it morphed into a rare form of cystic acne. Came back a couple years after the first bout was defeated. Currently just 18, and have been on Ocella since mid August. Since being put on Ocella, my acne has decreased immensely, and stayed as regular types o... | 9 | January 14, 2016 | 4 |
46,005 | Phendimetrazine | obesity | "I have only used this medication once and it was amazing for controlling my appetite, even better than phentermine. However, I have migraines and am being treated for them with Topamax. I had a mild headache before taking the Bontril and after taking the Bontril the headache only got worse throughout the day. My energ... | 5 | August 29, 2010 | 43 |
177,750 | Duloxetine | depression | "After 2 weeks (60mg/day) I am pleased with this. I had constant dysthymia, black periods lasting a few days, breaking into tears for no reason, not coping, couldn't see a way out, hopelessness. I couldn't tell my partner everything: she needs me to be strong. She knew anyway. The medicine leveled it all out. Only 2 w... | 7 | March 24, 2014 | 94 |
100,343 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I'm on this BC because I recently found out that I have 2 cyst in my uterus .. my right one caused extreme pain & caused me to be at 2 different hospitals ALL in the same week. ( I'm 19 ) btw lol 5'4 if that helps .. Today is my first day on the pill so far I've had crazy sex drive & mile headache .. As a side effect ... | 10 | September 16, 2016 | 3 |
99,618 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "THIS STUFF IS NASTY! But it does its job. I managed the finish the first dose and all the water afterwards before going to the bathroom. I only spent about 5 minutes each trip and went consistently every 30 minutes. No close calls or anything. Then came the second dose and I could only get half down and I threw it up ... | 9 | February 27, 2017 | 20 |
91,150 | Botox | migraine prevention | "The side effects are horrible and I still have my migraines. Dont do it." | 1 | July 8, 2016 | 33 |
114,014 | Amlodipine | high blood pressure | "I've been taking almost 3.5 yrs. side effects: restless leg, itching, dry mouth, rash, tired, insomnia, joint pain and overall feeling of something wrong.
I stopped taking it and for about two weeks and I've been feeling great. Right away I started to feel more energetic. Sleeping well. Today I took one to see if I ... | 3 | February 5, 2016 | 69 |
163,179 | Carac | skin cance | "I have had great success with Carac treating pre-cancerous condition on my entire face area. The results were astounding! I am currently one week from finishing treatment on both forearm areas and looks like the results will be similar." | 10 | February 13, 2009 | 108 |
102,332 | Clindamycin / tretinoin | acne | "Started using Veltin in August. Started seeing results (less cystic breakouts), but didn't see consistent results until December. All I can say is stick with it! I now regularly go 2-3 weeks without any breakouts, 100% clear. Prior to Veltin, breakouts happened every 1-2 days.
Major con is it dries out skin (... | 10 | February 18, 2012 | 21 |
6,933 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "As a teenager, sweating is a huge problem for me wherever and whenever. I have tried the anti-perisperant deodorant in stores but none have worked for me until my doctor prescribed me this. After applying it stings and itches a bit but it is so bearable and worth it. No sweat at all the next day and at school I didn'... | 10 | May 13, 2016 | 18 |
79,640 | Insulin glargine | diabetes, type 2 | "Oral meds did not bring down the A1c nor the fasting blood sugars which stayed in the 140s and kept climbing. .
I have now been on Lantus for 6 months, titrated dose every Saturday increasing dose by 4 units per week until my fasting blood sugars are averaging 100, A1c is in normal rang now. Have not had any hypogl... | 10 | February 25, 2015 | 25 |
145,656 | Qsymia | weight loss | "im always leary about primary care providers pushing weight loss med like belviq and qysmia and insulin pens that make you lose weight after all what incentives are they getting from the company ? The upside to this medicine is the trial basis took care of my cervical neck pain but the combination of the meds was a d... | 2 | September 9, 2015 | 39 |
93,234 | Vortioxetine | depression | "Was put on this because my Lexapro stopped working, and I was experiencing panic attacks. Dr said off label use for Brintellix is used for depression and anxiety. Started on the 5mg dose, didn't do much, was on that dosage for two to three months, went up to the 10mg, started having constipation (which is very unusual... | 5 | September 23, 2015 | 23 |
54,245 | Naloxegol | constipation, drug induced | "I have been on different opiods for a chronic pain issue for 15yrs but, since I started taking methadone 5 years ago I've had horrible problems with constipation. They kept me on myralax 34mg twice a day and stool softners but even that would only allow me to use the bathroom maybe 3x's a week. I was given relastor a... | 10 | May 25, 2016 | 24 |
122,626 | Linaclotide | constipation, chronic | "I first experienced very good results with this medicine. Now being on it for 4 months I have had some side effects now for the past week. Feels I have more bloating than before and frequent bowel movements along with nausea and feeling pressure in my colon more so than before. Pain so intense that I have been taking ... | 8 | January 26, 2016 | 19 |
84,227 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | abnormal uterine bleeding | "The pediatrician put my 14 year old on sprintec. Over three months she experienced severe migraines, loss of vision, anxiety attacks, stomach and bowel problems. We spent every minute of the day in severe debilitating pain. She missed 30 days of school, went to numerous specialist, medical procedures and suffering ... | 1 | March 14, 2017 | 3 |
205,399 | Pristiq | depression | "With peri menopause leading to menopause...came an overwhelming sadness, emotional ups and downs, anger, the black dog visited often for no apparent reason. After seeing doctor who offered blood tests acknowledged menopause was occurring, he prescribed pristiq 50 mg. one a day. I had negative pre conceived ideas abo... | 10 | January 29, 2016 | 26 |
60,624 | Claravis | acne | "I have been using Claravis (40mg) for 15 days now, and the last 2 days I have been noticing very dry skin, my face is peeling and my lips are cracked, my doctor gave me CortiBalm for my lips and it has helped me tons, also she told me to use oil-free lotion on my face and I have been using Purpose Dual Treatment Moist... | 9 | September 21, 2010 | 11 |
220,466 | Loestrin 24 Fe | 0</span> users found this comment helpful. | "As far as effectiveness, this pill works great. I have had unprotected sex with my boyfriend many times and I have never been pregnant. The periods were light and short- sometimes they were so light it made me nervous that it wasn't even a real period and that I was pregnant. HOWEVER, my side effects have been bad. I... | 5 | October 25, 2011 | 0 |
14,359 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "I have been drinking and doing various drugs since the age of 13. I am 38 now with three great kids and a husband who thank goodness has never kicked me out. My latest thing has been Percocet, Vicodin, Oxy. Then after a while that stops working so you go to the needle....dilaudid and morphine for over a year. This wee... | 10 | April 25, 2010 | 27 |
22,994 | Apremilast | psoriatic arthritis | "I rate Apremelast on a 50/50 basis. I've just finished the 2 week starter pack and have had wide lot of side effects on and off. But today - BAM!
Headache, nausea, uncontrollable bowel.....I've only just gone back to work after 2 months of chronic PSA and now have had to blow out today because of this drug.
As a to... | 5 | March 13, 2017 | 1 |
17,720 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "Let's see...I've tried over 6 birth controls in the past 8 years (including the shot) and nuva ring has by FAR been my favorite which I've now been on for 11 months. My boyfriend and I only find it a problem with intercourse due to us both feeling the ring. So I just take it out and place it back within the hour. Very... | 9 | June 29, 2015 | 8 |
66,792 | Seroquel | bipolar disorde | "Seroquel has been a very helpful sleep aid." | 9 | June 11, 2012 | 13 |
30,289 | Klonopin | anxiety | "I'm a 48 year-old male, 6-2, 230lbs. I've been taking Klonopin off and on now for the last year. It works pretty well for anxiety and takes about 40 minutes to kick in. I take 0.25mg twice daily. I just started taking Lexapro 20mg and have been on it for about four weeks. Not sure if it's doing much. We'll see in abou... | 10 | July 18, 2012 | 46 |
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