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34,731 | Minocycline | acne | "I've been on this medication for about 4 weeks. I thought it was working really good until everyone started telling me how dark I was getting. I didn't notice it because my face was clearing up but after I while I started noticing I was 5 times darker in my face than my body. Don't take this medicine" | 1 | February 14, 2016 | 4 |
71,689 | Tramadol | pain | "Absolutely useless! I was prescribed this after having knee surgery (miniscus) @ 1 every 6 hours, 50mg. After the anaesthesia wore off and I ad already taken my first dose of this is was in a lot of pain. I stuck to the prescription anyway. I didn't sleep at all and was up until 4pm the next day when I finally took 60... | 1 | June 8, 2017 | 11 |
57,775 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | back pain | "I have chronic lower and upper back pain.This is the only medication that takes the pain away and allows me to work and go on with my day without pain." | 10 | November 26, 2013 | 25 |
221,710 | Dexlansoprazole | barrett's esophagus | "I suffered from GERD for over 4 years and have tried everything. I was eating Tums like candy and taking Prilosec. Then I started with the acid reflux in my sleep and woke up gagging and vomiting. I had a scope 2 months ago and was told I have high-grade dysplasia Barrett's. Doctor put me on 60 mg Dexilant daily. ... | 7 | February 28, 2014 | 32 |
102,269 | Clindamycin / tretinoin | acne | "I'm a Black woman who has mild acne (closed comedones on forehead and cheekbones), oily/combo skin, prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I began using Biacna (equivalent to Ziana) regularly in November or December of 2016, once a day at night, making sure to apply at least SPF 40 every morning. It is now May ... | 3 | May 8, 2017 | 2 |
52,513 | Armour Thyroid | hashimoto's disease | "I find it very effective much better than synthetic drugs. Feel much better taking it." | 9 | December 1, 2016 | 14 |
167,373 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I got Skyla about a month ago and so far nothing crazy has happened. I have almost zero pain tolerance so the insertion sucked. It was a lot of pressure but pretty bearable up until he went to measure my cervix and was actually inserting the Skyla. I also haven't had any kids so that also plays a factor. I had some pr... | 8 | March 30, 2016 | 5 |
130,013 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "After having sex for the first time and not using a condom, I picked up Take Action 2 hours after and ladies it definitely works! I was super stressing out because I was 2 days late but it's better than being pregnant. But I'm having the worst cramps ever and extreme nausea to the point were I have no appetite. Noneth... | 10 | January 24, 2015 | 14 |
55,531 | Dabigatran | prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation | "No more blood checks, bruising not as bad with Praxada." | 9 | March 9, 2012 | 16 |
159,000 | TriNessa | birth control | "sore extremely sore nipples moody tired so tired" | 6 | May 6, 2016 | 2 |
195,946 | Levomilnacipran | depression | "I am on my third week, 20mlgm first two now 40. Doc plans on two weeks at 40 then 80. I:m not sure if I will stay there or what just yet. The only side effect thus far was about a week of lightheadedness upon rising, which has since subsided. I do believe the depression doesn't feel quit as heavy and the three hours I... | 4 | July 9, 2015 | 25 |
29,421 | Topiramate | bipolar disorde | "I was afraid to take this medication I went online and looked it up and read so many bad things about it hair loss memory loss etc ... I am so glad I went ahead and gave it a try for myself I think it's a miracle drug ! It's helped stabilize my mood, taken away my migraines and even helped me lose a few pounds !!! I h... | 10 | August 20, 2015 | 67 |
140,315 | Asenapine | bipolar disorde | "Minimal side effects, works extremely well as a mood stabilizer (this after a history of 12 years on psychiatric medication with intermittent success)." | 9 | October 26, 2011 | 0 |
121,362 | Venlafaxine | depression | "It’s now six months since my psychiatrist switched me to 150mg daily of this drug from 40mg Escitalopram, which had worked for me but quite suddenly ceased to be effective - so much so that I became intent on suicide. Instantly, I became a zombie – constantly exhausted, irritable, unable to concentrate, loss of sexual... | 9 | April 2, 2016 | 3 |
200,017 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "Day 5 - cigarettes are making me sick. Can't smoke anymore. Just quit after 20 years." | 10 | November 17, 2015 | 21 |
67,126 | Magnesium hydroxide | constipation | "Been constipated for 2 days now. Bought the cherry flavor and took the indicated at night by the morning have never felt so good felt the bloating go away also. Poop my guts out " | 10 | May 19, 2016 | 25 |
137,728 | Enbrel | ankylosing spondylitis | "I'm 37 and was always healthy and pain free till 1 yr ago. I started having pain in my feet and heals, and my stomach & bowels, it got worse gradually. I started having pain in my left wrist, ankles, knee, shoulders and neck, even a couple of my toes also had a fever off and on. I had swelling and couldn't even walk. ... | 9 | March 5, 2016 | 3 |
120,810 | Antabuse | alcohol dependence | "Best thing I've ever done, tried every other possible way to stop & this is the only thing that has broken my nine year daily drinking habit, I couldn't recommend it highly enough to anyone out there that just can't stop. I take it at night as it makes me drowsy but suits me as it now serves as a sleeping pill as well... | 10 | November 15, 2013 | 134 |
86,488 | Invokana | diabetes, type 2 | "I have been taking Invokana 100mg for 1 yr
No side effects blood sugar 5.2
Lost 60lbs I feel great . I just pee 5x a night" | 10 | January 3, 2017 | 33 |
110,581 | Lorzone | muscle spasm | "Medicine worked ok, but had to stop using because it caused serious liver problems. The benefits definitely DID NOT outweigh the risk." | 1 | October 21, 2015 | 37 |
117,129 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I am very satisfied taking Lamictal 100mg daily. For the last two years from my most recent manic attack, I have not experienced any bad side effects about the pill.
Unlike Depakote and Seroquel, it gave me a massive weight gain.
Lamictal is good for people if you are not getting any rashes.
I give this drug ... | 9 | November 7, 2010 | 25 |
194,741 | Pseudoephedrine | nasal congestion | "The only noticeable effect was that it made me extremely sleepy. Did not work in the slightest." | 1 | July 18, 2016 | 3 |
36,464 | Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline | helicobacter pylori infection | "I'm on day 9. Number one side effect for me has been inability to focus on one thought for more than a few seconds, which has affected my work. It really is a brain fogger! On day 5, the metallic taste/sour mouth was pretty awful all day, but it abated gradually over last few days. If I don't drink a lot of water ... | 7 | February 10, 2016 | 20 |
138,718 | Phentermine | obesity | "I was at my wits end with trying to lose weight. My doctor prescribed Adipex. I started on October 11/2011 as 01/2012 I have lost a total of 45 pounds! I weighed 259 I'm now 215 I would like to lose a total of 104 pounds. I am very healthy, workout out five days a week using a combination if walking /running five mile... | 10 | January 18, 2012 | 51 |
211,312 | Mirabegron | overactive bladde | "Myrbetriq 25 mg worked immediately and helped decrease urinary frequency about 25%, while increasing volume of urine 27%. However, it also increased my frequency of ocular migraines (visual disturbance). So my Urogynocologist did not increase the dosage to further decrease my frequency and after 1.5 months, I stop... | 2 | November 19, 2016 | 27 |
118,448 | Fetzima | depression | "I switched from Cymbalta which has never done anything great for me. As soon as I started Fetzima people started saying they saw a difference in me. I don't know what I would have done without Fetzima. For the first time since I can remember I feel like a regular human being. I have horrible social anxiety and if ... | 10 | March 3, 2016 | 77 |
182,937 | Cymbalta | depression | "I've been on Cymbalta for many years after my doctor had tried a number of antidepressant medications. It has worked wonderfully for me and kept me on an even keel since I began taking it. I am lucky that I had a good experience with this medication." | 10 | July 24, 2015 | 77 |
169,492 | Stelara | psoriasis | "I had 65% coverage of my body with thick plaque psoriasis. PUVA, methaltrexate, every cream in the book....no improvement. Was fortunate enough to join the clinical trials for stelara in 2005, have been injecting 90 mg every 3 months since then. I am 99.9% clear with no flare ups and PA under control. No side effects... | 10 | June 18, 2016 | 38 |
222,641 | Topamax | ibromyalgia | "Miracle drug! The side effects can be daunting at first, like tingling/numbness in extremities that won't stop for hours, but if you increase your water intake substantially and power through, it's totally worth it.
My daily tension headaches are 90% gone, which is huge for me. It didn't do much in terms of overall... | 9 | January 27, 2017 | 20 |
6,998 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "I suffered a lot with my sweaty armpit and because of this sweat it became too smelly so I have to wear a black or sometimes two shirts. I'm so embarrassed with this situation. I feel ashamed with my self to go near with other people because they could smell me so my mother go out to ask some pharmacist to cure my pro... | 7 | May 30, 2015 | 0 |
1,901 | Mupirocin | skin and structure infection | "This cream is causing stinging and burning. " | 1 | July 20, 2011 | 46 |
28,934 | Lexapro | anxiety | "I got into a burnout and had anxiety, depressive and obsessive thoughts. I couldn't sleep anymore. My Doctor initially prescribed Paxil but the side effects were horrible so she switched me to Lexapro. My symptoms gradually went away over a month. The only side effect I had was mild weight gain which I could not sweat... | 9 | April 6, 2009 | 113 |
28,787 | Lexapro | depression | "I started off on 10mg per day, which was able to make my depression much better. After about a week I started to feel 'numb', not in a good way. I had no emotions at all and hadn't helped my anxiety even a little. 20mg was much worse and made me feel the worst I have ever felt. After weaning off that, I was prescribed... | 4 | January 18, 2010 | 19 |
209,788 | Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine | headache | "I have taken this product, when it became available, for years. I had started with Fiorinal 111 for Migraines 37 years ago, it's my understanding the Ascomp w/codeine is a generic form of the Fiorinal 111.
I can not live without this product as I have from 4 - 15 or more Migraines a month. Since I have started taki... | 10 | October 17, 2015 | 9 |
208,781 | Belsomra | insomnia | "Belsomra offers a voucher for FREE (10 days of 10mg, 10 days of 15mg and 10 days of 20mg) so I tried them all and now I am going to use the voucher for $3 ($90 a month) a pill if your insurance requires a payment of more than $150 and $1 ($30 a month) a pill if insurance requires a payment of less than $150 since I ha... | 10 | February 5, 2017 | 5 |
155,078 | Metronidazole | bacterial vaginitis | "Flagyl is one of the worst bitter taste medicine I ever got. However, it does helps me feel better after I finish a 7days course, but my first 4 days was extreme bad. Headaches, adominal pain, dry mouth, lost of taste and appetite. Worth it or not I am still not sure. But I know that it make my man have allergic react... | 8 | June 28, 2016 | 1 |
132,367 | Ativan | anxiety | "I've been taking Ativan for over a year and a half. It's a wonderful quick cure for anxiety. I recently have been going through some rough times and my anxiety has been through the roof. But thanks to my wonderful doctoring staff, I have been handling it very well. " | 10 | September 21, 2010 | 22 |
193,980 | Dilaudid | chronic pain | "I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and endometriosis. When I am in the hospital they always give me a low dose 0.5mg in IV form and it takes the pain away for 3-4 hours. They tried morphine but that only last for literally 30 minutes. It makes me sleep good and the pain is gone for like I said 3-4 hours. IV pus... | 10 | September 1, 2016 | 16 |
146,743 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "I got prescribed 0.5mg of Xanax, that I take once a day. My wife had just died. My anxiety was so bad I would not leave the house nor would I barely eat. It made me feel alive again and I'm able to function, and get out and socialize like a normal person again. I actually have a appetite now, and I'm getting good slee... | 10 | September 7, 2017 | 40 |
120,566 | Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine | migraine | "I have used Excedrin for approximately 15 years and it does the trick in probably about 95% of my headaches. There are a few that it does not stop but the trick really is taking it at the first sign of a headache and not waiting. Usual relief comes in approximately 15 to 20 minutes." | 9 | March 29, 2010 | 14 |
6,548 | Wellbutrin XL | depression | "This medication has changed my life. I have been on Wellbutrin XL 150mg for 3 months. From being completely reserved and unable to motivate myself to socially interact, I am now willing and able to easily socialise. I have lost close to 10kg in this time as well. I also had debilitating anxiety and paranoia which are ... | 10 | March 4, 2017 | 115 |
113,001 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "Hadn't had a bowel movement in 3 days (I usually go once in the morning so this was abnormal for me) and had pain in my stomach. Doctor prescribed Dulcolax. I read the reviews on here and was a bit apprehensive. Nevertheless, I took it as prescribed. One 5mg tablet before bed with a full glass of water. I woke up abou... | 9 | November 11, 2016 | 7 |
117,298 | Rythmol SR | atrial fibrillation | "I have used Rythmol or Propafenone for over 13 years for atrial fibrillation with good results. I'm taking 225mg twice a day. I drink lots of coffee with no problems. Alcoholic beverages will trigger my atrial fibrillation 95% of the time so I know longer drink. Wine seems to be the worst culprit. I have thought abou... | 10 | April 29, 2009 | 59 |
132,764 | Prochlorperazine | nausea/vomiting | "Reading the effects some folks have had brings me right back to 1993. I was 2 months pregnant with my son, who is now 23. I was vomiting so badly and was given compazine as a suppository. It worked wonders for the first 2 days. My 3rd day was a trip to HELL! I was on the phone with my mom and my words started slurring... | 1 | February 10, 2017 | 9 |
97,180 | Ambien | insomnia | "Started taking Ambien 5 years ago while I was in nursing school. I would sometimes only get 45 minutes of sleep without it. With it I could easily sleep 8 hours. It worked amazingly well. Now, 5 years later, it seems I have built up quite the tolerance and sometimes need to take 2 just to make me half sleepy. Another... | 10 | February 1, 2012 | 11 |
195,234 | Hydrocodone / ibuprofen | pain | "I was prescribed Vicoprofen after I had some wisdom teeth surgically removed. I have to admit, it worked great. I was in some serious pain, and could tell EXACTLY the minute it started to wear off. But soon as I took another, the pain was gone within minutes.
I can see where it would be habit-forming, as it does... | 9 | October 17, 2009 | 25 |
82,669 | Paxil | postpartum depression | "Prescribed paxil for depression, anxiety and OCD of contamination. I took 10mg of paxil for 1.5 months. I experienced no side effects, which was the only upside. I experienced PPDA only 1 month after my first and only son was born. As a 1st time mom I thought everything I was experiencing was typical, until I began ha... | 4 | November 8, 2017 | 0 |
104,029 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have been on this for 6 months and only have one issue with it. I gained 10 pounds after being on it for 1-2 months, but have been able to get that 10 down to 5. But no matter how healthy I eat or how much I exercise, I cannot lose that extra 5. Other than that, I have had no issues. It has not affected my mood or s... | 8 | March 20, 2014 | 9 |
60,406 | NuvaRing | birth control | "This is my first month with Nuva Ring. The first week was awful. I had nausea and headache. It lasted for a full week. I was about to take it out, but I didn%u2019t. Now I am at the 3rd week and I don%u2019t have nausea or headache. I didn%u2019t want to tell my hubby about the Nuvaring to see if he could notice it. H... | 10 | March 4, 2010 | 5 |
190,640 | Oxybutynin | hyperhidrosis | "I still sweat more than the average person but it is decreased enough soo can wear normal clothing and not sweat through them everyday" | 9 | June 17, 2015 | 21 |
109,449 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I bled, oh did I bleed. I had baseball sized clots falling out of me. For months. Let that sink in. Got through that and started having irregular periods, never knew how long they'd last or how heavy they'd be. They'd go away for a day or two and come back full force. No big deal. I had a long standing boyfriend and w... | 5 | December 15, 2016 | 2 |
59,670 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I've got one word that pains me to say...ACNE! I thought my acne subsided for good by senior year of high school but I'm now 21 and experiencing major cystic acne again. And the beginning of the flare ups were about 1 month in to starting the nuvaring. This alone makes me want to get off it, but I've also expirienced ... | 5 | January 15, 2017 | 2 |
86,689 | Privine | nasal congestion | "I started using Privine drops in 1966. I started using the spray when it came out several years later. I am still using the spray to this day. Why? Because it works. It does not irritate my nasal membrane like other brands that I tried. Insight pharm has discontinued manufacture of the spray, that is sad. However the ... | 10 | February 28, 2012 | 32 |
220,188 | Amitriptyline | insomnia | "After trying many different anti-depressants and sleep aids with little to no results, my doctor put me on 75mg of Amitriptyline for severe postpartum depression and anxiety with insomnia. This was the miracle I needed. I sleep really well now am back to my happy,healthy self.
I have dry mouth as a side effect, b... | 9 | May 12, 2015 | 68 |
157,904 | Accutane | acne | "Miracle medicine. I had horrible cystic acne about ten years ago and Accutane is the only medicine that worked-and I had tried everything. I was so depressed, no self esteem, avoided people, mirrors. The most depressing thing in life is not feeling able to participate. I just wanted to hide. Also, the acne was very pa... | 10 | December 31, 2010 | 13 |
121,040 | Venlafaxine | major depressive disorde | "Extremely effective and few side effects, which unfortunately include impotence." | 9 | June 3, 2017 | 2 |
25,807 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "Before being on the patch, I took two different birth control pills and was on the Nuvaring. I had a lot of problems with those which I'm not facing with the patch (acne, extreme tiredness, moodiness, yeast infections, bacterial vaginitis, weight gain, etc). I'll admit that I've had pretty bad cramps and extreme chang... | 8 | March 18, 2012 | 1 |
97,947 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got the Nexplanon in September of 2013. I have had no period til recently (July 2015). It will I for two weeks then stop for about 4 days then start up again. I have also gained an extreme amount of weight, 65 lbs, and I can't get it off of me to save my life. I'm going back to the Gyno next week but this is the m... | 9 | September 18, 2015 | 4 |
26,615 | Sprintec | birth control | "I started Sprintec for my endometriosis in November. My cramps are less severe, my acne has improved. So as far as my condition is concerned, the medicine works. However, the negative effects TOTALLY OUTWEIGH the positive. I haven't had a decent nights sleep in almost a month, I am horribly depressed, I cry several ti... | 1 | February 1, 2012 | 8 |
8,201 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "Ambien is like a little piece of heaven in a pill. I have been on 12.5 Cr since 2009. Before this I tried all the others. Ambien is the only drug that helps me fall asleep. I recommend this drug." | 10 | January 1, 2017 | 25 |
18,223 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I've been on NuvaRing for 4 months and so far it's been decent. I've been on roughly 8 different types of pill form contraceptives and had a variety of side effects from most of them, so my doctor finally suggested NuvaRing. I did have some side effects (mild bloating, headaches, irregular period, acne) however, most ... | 8 | June 14, 2009 | 10 |
71,886 | Tramadol | chronic pain | "I have been prescribed Tramadol 50mg tablets to be taken 2 tablets at once every 6 hours a day and have been on this medication for 3 months now. Suffering from chronic neck and head pain for 3 years with no final diagnosis except for maybe possible whiplash or stress related, I have not recieved any help from numerou... | 4 | May 30, 2016 | 18 |
104,285 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have been on this for about 3 months now. I have been moody, gained weight and feel overall not good. I am so bloated at times and my breasts hurt all throughout the month." | 1 | September 2, 2012 | 10 |
225,348 | Bupropion | adhd | "This medicine has literally helped so much, I take it with my Adderall but on occasions I'm out of Adderall this is where this medicine is awesome it helps withdrawals, my mood energy I think it's one of the best medicine is out there" | 10 | August 20, 2015 | 49 |
149,812 | Mirena | birth control | "I have had the IUD for 3 years total. At first I had cramping and bleeding for the first two months, which I read is normal. But lately I have had other issues with the IUD. I have had severe cramping, bloating, mood swings, little or no sex drive and frequent milky white discharge throughout the day. I am thinking ab... | 6 | August 19, 2011 | 5 |
141,418 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I'm 48. First time I had an anxiety in the grocery store, and a few other times, it scared me, did not want to feel that feeling again. I checked with my Doctor and he prescribe me this medication. I was very nervous to take such a thing, because I've never been on this or any other medicines. So he started me on a sm... | 10 | February 12, 2014 | 29 |
115,546 | Propofol | anesthesia | "No after effects." | 10 | November 13, 2008 | 24 |
151,436 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "Right now Ive taken my first pill today so far so good I have about six cig's left today then I plan on doing this with the help of the chanix Ive tryed everything eles to quit and its never worked so this is my last try Keep me in your prayers" | 5 | October 12, 2016 | 12 |
223,614 | Astelin | allergic rhinitis | "I was recently prescribed this when I went to the doctor for a SEVERE (migraine-like) sinus headache. It is expensive but totally worth every penny! It works right away - you can feel the congestion/stuffiness breaking up immediately! I take this 2 times per day along with Allegra D-24 hour 1 time a day. I went from h... | 10 | November 24, 2009 | 23 |
43,158 | Sronyx | birth control | "I am finishing my third pack of Sronyx and I love it. I didn't really have any problems adjusting. The first month I did experience breast pain, one week of irritability and just a couple days of spotting. I had a couple of zits pop up around my period when I was off of the active pills. By the end of the second month... | 8 | October 4, 2013 | 20 |
36,274 | Imiquimod | keratosis | "47 yr. old male with light skin (Irish) here. Was reluctant to try and put it off for years. Finally, this summer my doctor talked me into it. It was rough, no doubt. The first few days of session one, nothing - then it began. Cold-like symptoms lasted about a week (sore throat, cough) and face was pretty beat up... | 10 | September 5, 2015 | 9 |
150,028 | Soma | muscle spasm | "Did not work for me. But then I have not found anything that works for me." | 1 | July 14, 2009 | 15 |
39,528 | Contrave | weight loss | "I needed to get past a plateau in my weight loss journey, my doctor said that she recommended Contrave. First day was awesome. I felt very relaxed and only had a small appetite. Second day, no appetite, feeling doped up, and a little bit of nausea. Third day was absolute hell. I have never felt that awful in my life. ... | 1 | May 10, 2016 | 6 |
73,023 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "Worst bc pill ever. I've been on a few different pills and i've never had a bad reaction until i took this one. I was getting my period twice a month and had awful mood swings." | 2 | April 10, 2015 | 9 |
179,974 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "I've been on Epiduo for quiet some time now. I went from using it everyday to once a week! It's super effective and I LOVE it! I recommend Epiduo to everyone with acne. I used to have a face full of acne now I only have like one or two pimples. Epiduo is amazing!" | 10 | May 2, 2014 | 41 |
46,650 | Gardasil | human papillomavirus prophylaxis | "I don't know about the efficacy of this vaccine but I had no issues with the shot itself. It stung maybe slightly more than a flu vaccine but not bad. I had no other side effects. I got it in my 20s. My son got the vaccine too and his experience was similar - no issues. It seems to be a well-researched vaccine with a ... | 10 | January 13, 2012 | 10 |
101,605 | Methocarbamol | muscle spasm | "I was prescribed Robaxin 750mg x 3 daily for muscle spasms via my pain management dr tho I wasn't aware I was having muscle spasm in my lower back. I had failed laminectomy L4/L5 with several back injections post to help with the pain. Nothing has worked. Was on NucyntaER and Oxy 7.5/325 3x daily -this worked beautif... | 1 | January 7, 2017 | 18 |
16,283 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "This pill cause me to gain 10 lbs, strip me of my natural lubricant (dry during sex), abnormal discharge, and irregular periods (I wouldn't have a period for 3 months straight. There was two pros to this pill which prevented me from pregnancy 100% and clears my skin of acne. I did stop taking this pill because of the ... | 6 | April 22, 2016 | 0 |
199,827 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "After a stroke at 36 years old it became quite apparent I needed to quit. There was no way I could do it on my own though. I only smoked 1.5 packs per day but they were menthol and I inhaled them very deeply. Waking my wife up at night coffing for about an hour along with the stroke I figured what the hell.
She sai... | 9 | November 15, 2016 | 20 |
127,816 | Phentermine | obesity | "I'm a 27 year old Female weighing 235 I started this medication 01/06/2017 as of today 01/23/2017 I am down to 222! This medicine has really helped me change my eating habits and stick with it. I love the energy it gives me and I always feel "ready" for my day.. not sluggish anymore.. I LOVE IT. my goal is 170lbs.. ho... | 10 | January 23, 2017 | 25 |
45,845 | Fluoxetine | depression | "I have taken Prozac for about fifteen years. No more cyclical valleys of depression followed by highs. Capable of handling extreme stress, exercising, weekly sex - reduced libido. My weight has stayed the SAME. The two to three times of exercising a week is all it takes to be healthy. Only downside is acting out dream... | 10 | October 5, 2009 | 71 |
16,060 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | not listed / othe | "The main reasons I started taking birth control was for heavy cycles and acne. I was taking Gianvi for a few years and it was awesome.... until the effects began to decrease. So my nurse practitioner switched me over to Blisovi. IT IS HORRIBLE! My acne has come back with a vengeance! It's cystic around my jaw line and... | 1 | June 3, 2016 | 0 |
208,949 | Belsomra | insomnia | "I used 10 mg zopidem for 7 years. It worked like a charm. I went from 10 to 15 to 20 mg of this new stuff. Nothing. I'm just going to have to go one week Belsomra and 45 mg mirtazapine and one week zolpidem. I had such high hopes. But doesn't get rid of my sleep anxiety." | 3 | March 25, 2015 | 33 |
153,160 | Doxycycline | acne | "I have been on doxy almost three weeks and have seen no improvement whatsoever. Absolute waste of time, I do not recommend it." | 1 | January 29, 2016 | 1 |
141,936 | Escitalopram | depression | "I have been taking it for 3 days now in the morning and it is making me fall a sleep in the day. Have to eat something before I take it." | 7 | November 20, 2009 | 14 |
33,701 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "Pros: very light to practically no bleeding, period only lasts 1 or 2 days, not pregnant (the main goal), clear skin (at first), breasts grow.
Cons: decrease in sex drive, tender breasts, lack of energy, blurred vision (like how your eyes are first thing when you wake up in the morning), weight gain, hot flashes at n... | 8 | September 26, 2011 | 7 |
123,437 | Apri | birth control | "My doctor switched me from Marvelon to Apri about 7 months ago. I suddenly started gaining weight, no change in diet and probably more exercise. It has made my periods fairly regular but I cannot afford to gain anymore weight because it is affecting my overall health. I am considering getting off Apri and choosing a d... | 3 | July 8, 2010 | 4 |
124,496 | Skyla | birth control | "I am here to talk about the pain. My experience was very traumatizing for me but that has everything to do with personal issues and some past experiences and nothing to do with the procedure. The beginning of the visit was like a normal pelvic exam visit. Little discomfort when I was being cleaned and prepped, the ins... | 9 | June 17, 2015 | 5 |
167,370 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have had the iud 2 times. The first time I had no problems very little cramping, very light to no bleeding. I went in 2012 after my son was born to get it again, and this time it was horrible. I had a lot more pain when inserted. I went back into for a checkup with my doctor to make sure it was in place, and he coul... | 1 | March 30, 2016 | 1 |
133,332 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "I've been taking Tri-Sprintec for 3 years and I don't have any complaints. I can predict when my period is going to come almost up to the hour so it's very nice knowing exactly when I'm going to start. Also, my periods are much shorter (4-5 days) and lighter (I only need a regular absorbency tampon on my heaviest day)... | 10 | January 30, 2011 | 4 |
43,457 | Hydromorphone | chronic pain | "Nothing else worked except this 2mg dose without side effects.
It wore off after 6 hours. Given post surgery use, but could have helped longer since everything else caused migraines." | 10 | January 27, 2015 | 44 |
146,906 | Alprazolam | depression | "I am 19 years old, turning 20 next month, and i have panic disorder for a long time. Im gay and my life was not easy at all, my dad doesnt support me and then i got also depression. I take this medication for about 2 years now and i can tell you: it works so good and it saved my life. I was afraid of going out in publ... | 10 | November 14, 2016 | 32 |
119,680 | CombiPatch | postmenopausal symptoms | "Combipatch took away flashes within 2 weeks, nausea and headaches. I don't like to take any medicines at all, but the symptoms of menopause were affecting my life. I am on the lightest dose." | 10 | May 9, 2013 | 12 |
195,711 | Valtrex | cold sores | "I've been a cold sore sufferer for years. Growing up, I used to get outbreaks at least ten times a year, unfortunately, Valtrex wasn't around. About a year and a half ago, I got a terrible cold sore, while really sick, and it was my most painful and depressing one I've ever gotten. I went to the doctors and he then pr... | 10 | January 15, 2013 | 28 |
220,555 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I switched to this pill because I was on Sprintec before. It caused weight gain, and I developed several cysts on my breasts after 2 months of taking it. I rate Loestrin 24 Fe average. The Pros for ME: My period comes for only a day or not even at all. Cleared up all the acne on my back and chest, still break out on m... | 5 | August 3, 2011 | 4 |
43,434 | Hydromorphone | chronic pain | "Does very little to deal with my pain. I have both muscle and joint pain and it deals poorly with both." | 2 | July 7, 2015 | 2 |
51,599 | Aczone | acne | "After living on doxcycline for 2 years,finally found winning combo for MY perimenopausal hormone/stress induced SEVERE CYSTIC acne! Everytime I got off doxycycline, face worsened within 2 months (scarred and inflammed) than when I started. Would take 3 months of being back on the antibiotic, along with the retin A/hyp... | 10 | January 11, 2016 | 18 |
7,851 | Xanax | anxiety | "Good." | 10 | December 6, 2012 | 23 |
7,193 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "I am 16 years old and have been sweating like crazy since I started middle school. I always had to wear jackets and loose fitting shirts to hide my sweat stains. I was embarrassed to tell my mom, but I had enough. I talked to my mom about it and she told me that I should mention it to my doctor on the next visit. Whic... | 9 | July 29, 2011 | 0 |
82,146 | Liraglutide | obesity | "I had horrible side effects including severe indigestion, diarrhea and vomiting." | 1 | December 12, 2015 | 9 |
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