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139,004 | Phentermine | weight loss | "This is the Miracle diet pill I have been waiting for. I have tried them ALL - Hoodia, Zantrex, everything you can buy at Walmart, Orovo Detox, etc. This is the only one that actually suppresses my appetite. It does cause dry mouth, but that's fine: I drink lots of water because of it. I am trying to lose my last 10 ... | 10 | July 11, 2009 | 11 |
23,693 | Natalizumab | multiple sclerosis | "Tysabri has, so far, ended my relapses. It has become my wonder-infusion!" | 10 | February 17, 2010 | 34 |
5,245 | Zonisamide | migraine prevention | "I have been given many different diagnosis (Hemicrania continua, primary trochlear headache, Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia) currently I have migrainous type chronic headache with Atypical Facial Pain. I was on 300 mg Topamax with a bunch of other stuff and this helped, but I couldn't add 2 2. It was like north pole ma... | 9 | November 26, 2014 | 54 |
204,366 | BuSpar | panic disorde | "I've been on this medication for about eight months for both panic disorder and anxiety, 30 mg twice a day. Just so people know, it takes roughly six weeks to kick in fully, so if you haven't felt anything yet, you need to give it time before you try something else.
While it does make me very tired after I take ... | 9 | July 4, 2016 | 67 |
138,875 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I have only been on phentermine for 5 days. I am 5 "8" and weigh 122 lbs. I have been on every diet out there! I have been sooo happy since I started taking them. I weighed myself this morning and lost 7 lbs already!! I have not been hungry AT ALL!! It is truly amazing! I do have a few side affects.. but this is a TEM... | 10 | February 18, 2010 | 20 |
72,150 | Tramadol | chronic pain | "Good relief with NO fog." | 8 | February 14, 2015 | 23 |
40,825 | Leuprolide | endometriosis | "Don't let the online reviews cheat you out of a better life! I actually delayed getting Lupron by a year because I was so scared by the online reviews and reports of adverse reactions/symptoms. However, my experience was wonderful. My doctor put me on the ad-back and I did have a FEW hot flashes initially, but I would... | 9 | January 2, 2016 | 70 |
179,876 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "Been on Epiduo for about a year. Maybe a bit less. 11 months or so. Use it in conjuction with Doxy pills.Ever since I was about 13/14 I have had moderate acne. Mainly whiteheads. Bad enough to notice but not bad enough to take up too much time as a teen. Didn't go away by the time I was 21 so decided to go see the doc... | 7 | April 23, 2015 | 10 |
1,723 | Desloratadine / pseudoephedrine | allergic rhinitis | "I have alot of allergy issues being in Texas, the worst state for year round allergies. I take something else daily but when the congestion is bad this really works well and not many medications work well for me." | 9 | September 24, 2009 | 1 |
101,362 | Aubra | birth control | "First time taking birth control pills. Not even a week I lasted. I read reviews online to see what the side effects consisted of. I was convinced that you know "Everyone reacts differently" so I went ahead and gave it a shot. Within the week of taking these pills my side effects were:
-Knee pain on both sides
-Acn... | 1 | April 26, 2016 | 8 |
123,825 | Skyla | birth control | "My experience with Skyla so far has not been a positive one. So far I have a face full of acne ( which I have not had since I was 15: 25 now ) I have also gained 7 pounds . I had requested to my doctor to give me a birth control with low chances of weight gain because I recently lost 20 pounds and now I'm behind 3 mon... | 4 | January 25, 2017 | 1 |
64,660 | Sertraline | depression | "Recommend for anyone with anxiety/derpression in my case depression caused by anxiety to give a go. Had previously been on citelopram fluoxtine diazapam all to which had more negative effects than positive.Been on it for 2 / 3 months now and finally feeling like my old self at times increasingly more. Would like to kn... | 9 | November 10, 2015 | 16 |
231,826 | Trazodone | insomnia | "My own physician uses this medication as a sleep aid. I have used it for over 10 years for insomnia and feel like it's a miracle. Children were toddlers when I started using it. Before, I would get irritated, sick when they did, low energy, etc. It's amazing what sleep will do and I plan on taking it the rest of my li... | 10 | July 12, 2013 | 101 |
141,459 | Escitalopram | depression | "I had really bad anxiety/depression from switching schools last year. So much anxiety that I couldn't eat much or would throw up in the morning before school. Lexapro helped me significantly. Really helped calm my thoughts and made me happier. The only downside for me is the drowsiness. I feel super tired after taking... | 8 | May 12, 2014 | 5 |
215,648 | Copper | birth control | "I'm 22 and I've been on birth control since I was 15. Trisprintec. (5 yrs) Nexplanon. (6 mos.) Microgestin 1.5 (11 months.) I was over the side effects from hormones and I have been researching on my own to figure out the best type of birth control for me. Eager but nervous, I requested the Paragard IUD to by OBGYN. ... | 8 | April 23, 2017 | 11 |
172,773 | Clonazepam | benzodiazepine withdrawal | "My neuro started me on .5 mg clonazepam June 2013 to help me with extreme insomnia. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis Jan. 1995. My neuro in Sept. 2013 moved his office almost 3 hours away and no longer treats M.S.
I am having a hard time finding a new neuro in my area that does not have a several mo. waiting... | 7 | January 19, 2014 | 29 |
65,056 | Saphris | schizoaffective disorde | "Started on this medicine in the hospital. So far it has worked at least as good as Zyprexa. It dose have a bitter taste to it but I have gotten used to it. The only thing I can say is I have a little bit more anxiety on it then Zyprexa but Ativan controls it pretty well and I sleep very well on it." | 8 | April 3, 2010 | 33 |
166,170 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Being 18 and having the condom break in your gf is scary... we both freaked out and tbh I was more terrified then she was. We took the pill 1-2 hours after it happened and for a week I was on pins and needles. She had lower back pain, sore breasts, nausea, and even vomited 3-4 times a few days after taking the pill. I... | 10 | January 5, 2017 | 11 |
11,527 | Pramipexole | restless legs syndrome | "My wife had frequent leg movements throughout the night. Mirapex immediately stopped the leg movements. She continues to take the drug daily and restless leg syndrome has not returned. Very effective drug." | 10 | October 3, 2009 | 34 |
3,759 | Fioricet | headache | "I started off on Fiorinal...it has aspirin instead of Tylenol. I took that for about 20 yrs till the aspirin tore up my stomach.
I WAS switched to Fioricet. ...almost as good as the Fiorinal.
Together it's been OVER 40 yrs on this drug....absolutely fantastic. Helps me function and helps with the migraines and the... | 10 | November 15, 2016 | 30 |
167,887 | Kariva | birth control | "I would not recommend this birth control. I've been taking it for almost a year now and it just makes my period all wacky. It also makes me extremely emotional as opposed to my last brand before this which was trivora (love trivora) after I finish this pack I'm going to stop it all together. I just cant deal with it ... | 7 | December 21, 2016 | 3 |
51,853 | Ustekinumab | psoriasis | "I am 61 and first contracted psoriasis when I was 46 years old. It started on my elbows and gradually spread to my arms, torso, buttocks and legs. The last few years have been extremely difficult with a lot of redness and flaking. I could not wear short pants or short sleeves as I was very embarrassed. Over the years ... | 10 | July 19, 2014 | 62 |
174,026 | Valium | anxiety | "I love this medication and it frustrates me that it is shunned upon so heavily by most doctors and mental health practitioners. Its true the withdrawals can be incredibly bad but if not abused, this medication is a god send for those with anxiety. I have strong mood issues and while I try to meditate / exercise / eat ... | 10 | February 7, 2016 | 145 |
225,404 | Bupropion | major depressive disorde | "Wasn't for me. It caused irritability and anxiety with no help with depression symptoms. I was on 150mg 2x/d." | 1 | July 4, 2015 | 9 |
230,548 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I've loved being on the Depo shot. I have had no problems and not had a period since being on it for a year. Its a very easy form of contraception and doesn't cause me any problems. No weight gain or sickness." | 9 | January 31, 2012 | 4 |
14,695 | Tecfidera | multiple sclerosis | "I have been diagnosed since 5/13. I have been on tecfidEra al.osteoporosis the whole time. I have had no growth in my lesions and no new lesions at all. I was recently taken off my meds to see if I have any relapses and where my disease is....I feel like this is a wonderful medication. Also they had a program to make... | 10 | April 24, 2016 | 31 |
83,685 | Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine | cough and nasal congestion | "I took two tablets at 9am yesterday, followed by about 5-6 bottles of water. Sure the congestion and cold went away significantly, but I could not sleep til about 430am! I work a 12 hour shift, and had to call out from work. Needless to say, this medicine is going in the garbage. Heart palpitations, anxiety and insomn... | 1 | February 5, 2016 | 2 |
15,424 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "Hi everyone I started taking lo Loestrin fe 3 weeks ago,,, I did have break through bleeding don't give up or get worried it will stop once your body gets use to it,, I really love This this pill I am not retaining water and I have no weight gain, other pills make you gain weight and get hungry - not this one. I woul... | 10 | February 7, 2017 | 10 |
50,542 | Gabapentin | anxiety | "This has been a God send for my generalized anxiety. After being a heavy marijuana user, I was left with near-crippling amounts of anxiety in my daily life. Neurontin controls it very well and gave me my life back. I do still get panic attacks, but I use a benzodiazepine for those and it's been pretty good." | 8 | November 10, 2011 | 72 |
203,538 | Carisoprodol | muscle spasm | "I have herniated disks L5 and between C3 and C4. I got a prescription for Carisoprodol and pain killers. Kept the Carisoprodol for a while because I didn't use it. Had a recent spasm in my neck and used two 10mg pills over one day. I was able to really see the effects of just these two pills because I was taking no ot... | 6 | August 19, 2017 | 3 |
64,834 | Saphris | bipolar disorde | "I began taking Saphris for the purpose of helping me sleep. I took it "as needed" as originally instructed. At first, it seemed to help me fall asleep and shut off the constant whirl of my brain at night. When I began taking it nightly and increasing my dosage, as instructed, to 10 mg rather than 5 mg, (I was instr... | 4 | September 6, 2012 | 19 |
7,785 | Xanax | anxiety | "Amazing medicine" | 10 | September 21, 2011 | 5 |
124,144 | Skyla | birth control | "I'm 18 5'2 and 125 lbs, I've been on pills for 2 years prior to getting Skyla, I went to my gyno originally to get Nexaplanon in my arm and it turns out they didn't have it due to insurance not covering it, so they recommended Skyla, I was so nervous and I think that worked my nerves up real good and stressed me out s... | 5 | April 19, 2016 | 0 |
224,554 | Bupropion | smoking cessation | "I tried Zyban twice after smoking for about 20 years, a pack a day.
The first time, I could feel my urge to smoke lessening, but after about a week on the medicine, one day I felt exhausted. I slept for 14 hours; the next day I woke up and felt so, so down and depressed. Since I had done my research prior to ta... | 9 | October 4, 2017 | 6 |
115,938 | Divalproex sodium | migraine prevention | "One dose sent me to the ER with a horrible dystonic reaction." | 1 | December 27, 2012 | 17 |
196,483 | Eszopiclone | insomnia | "I've been taking Lunesta (3mg) for 3 years now. The only side effect I've noticed is the bad taste, but that is minor. Sleep with this has been great, no bad dreams, no anxiety. Stress and irritation is way down now that I get a solid 7-8 hours/night. I've just started a weight loss program (4 months) and had no probl... | 9 | January 9, 2012 | 24 |
178,231 | Duloxetine | ibromyalgia | "This is the only medicine that relieve my pains." | 10 | October 19, 2010 | 15 |
106,151 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "I had mild trouble sleeping and developed Raynaud's after 2 years of taking this." | 6 | March 4, 2008 | 35 |
101,579 | Vaniqa | hirsutism | "I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with very extreme hair growth. For instance, I got a haircut 3 weeks ago to above chin length, and it already grew back to a short ponytail. I have tried about every hair removal method there is, but it's tricky because some just plain don't work on me, and each place on the body has... | 1 | July 30, 2016 | 23 |
180,284 | Diclofenac | keratosis | "I had been to the dermatologist for treatment to my lower lip diagnosed as Actinic Keratosis. Initially, he sprayed it with Liquid nitrogen and prescribed Solaraze gel. I used this gel for about 2 months twice daily on the lip. I must mention that there absolutely no effect of this medication on my lip. A total waste... | 3 | November 2, 2016 | 8 |
207,805 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "I kept the medication in the refrigerator and mixed with cold water. I used the straw method and put it as far to the back of my mouth as possible and kept the tip of my tongue pressed against my lower teeth so the taste wasn't so bad. It's a grape medicine taste initially followed by a salt water after fast which is... | 9 | September 2, 2015 | 11 |
220,733 | Loestrin 24 Fe | endometriosis | "This pill has been awful for me. My doctor prescribed it after my laproscopy and a period of induced menopause due to endometriosis. It has caused major moodiness and I either get my period when it is not supposed to come or don't get it at all. Slight weight gain. My breasts hurt all the time, more than ever! I a... | 3 | August 21, 2010 | 10 |
123,259 | Apri | birth control | "I was switched from Loestrin 21 to Apri a few months back because my periods were irregular and my doc thought Apri would be better for me. I like that there's placebo pills in Apri cause I was awful at taking 21 day packs. The first couple months were a little tough adjusting to the higher dose of hormones. I was sup... | 8 | November 21, 2016 | 15 |
14,237 | Myrbetriq | urinary incontinence | "After menopause I developed urge incontinence. My urologist gave me Myrbetriq and it stopped my incontinence completely within 1 month. However, I was also taking flecainide; found out the two should not be taken together, so I quit the Myrbetriq for about a year. After my cardiologist weaned me off the Flecainide,... | 5 | June 26, 2015 | 27 |
113,233 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "I took 1 pill at 10pm. It is 3am and I am awake with a BURNING sensation in my stomach. This is not the first time that this has happened. In about 3 more hours or so I will have a great bowel movement but for now I am miserable :-(" | 5 | November 23, 2015 | 5 |
218,088 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | strep throat | "Only took 2 pills on day one. Day 2... throat starting to feel better!! Yay!!!! Red welts all over my legs, butt ,back, and eyes real puffy!!! Guess I'm allergic!!! On to the next medicine." | 1 | June 7, 2017 | 4 |
34,757 | Minocycline | acne | "I am 15 and have had acne since I was about 13. I have tried almost everything to get rid of my acne so when my dermatologist wanted to try Solodyn I jumped at the offer. It has been a little over a month since I have been on Solodyn and my acne is just starting to improve. For me the medication caused me to break o... | 7 | March 20, 2015 | 33 |
15,923 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I have been on lo loestrin for over three years and have loved it. Since being on it I haven't had a period. The only down side is that it's a pill. Being in college and having a crazy schedule makes it difficult to take every day so I'm switching to a better long term solution for birth control. If I could remember t... | 9 | July 25, 2016 | 10 |
206,865 | Duac | acne | "Duac is a great acne topical cream but it works better if you take oral acne medications has well. It takes a couple of weeks for skin to completely look better but stick with it. Use it once a day before going to bed and I normally cleanse with Aveeno clear complexion but Prascion as well if you ask your doctor. I ha... | 10 | January 15, 2012 | 13 |
103,603 | Synthroid | underactive thyroid | "I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism on the last days of October of this year.. My doctor prescribed me 50mcg levothyroxine distributed by Mylan. I was only on the medication for 3 days! The medicine made me so fatigued and tired I could hardly go through my day without wanting to pass out and go to sleep. And not... | 3 | November 14, 2016 | 62 |
58,102 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | pain | "I have been on Norco for about 8 months now for fibromyalgia and degenerative bone and disc disease and I tell you what, this medicine works and gets the job done! I have been taking pain relievers for over 7 years and they work 100% better for breakthrough pain than any other on the market! Take caution in getting of... | 10 | August 14, 2009 | 112 |
87,582 | Naproxen | period pain | "Was prescribed this for my crippling period cramps that made it impossible for me to go about my day whatsoever. It worked well for the first few months. It did not completely eliminate my pain but the pain was not nearly as bad as before. After about 4 months of taking it I began to notice side effects such as racing... | 6 | August 7, 2015 | 14 |
2,766 | Mydayis | adhd | "Not at all what I expected. Have used Vyvanse with success, but went back to adderall, more flexibility dosing. Can take a second dose during the day if necessary, or not.
Mydayis takes an unusually long time to kick in. Have found that I am much more irritable, foggy, and have experienced feelings of being overwhel... | 2 | September 15, 2017 | 10 |
70,318 | Zofran | nausea/vomiting | "wonderful medicine really help me when i was prego and now with my gastritis nausea" | 9 | July 8, 2015 | 19 |
39,133 | Contrave | weight loss | "I was prescribed contrave by my doc. I have always been a healthy eater and exercised daily. I'm 30 years old and a mother of 3. I was diagnosed with thyroid disease 2.5 years ago. My thyroid disease was making weight loss difficult, almost impossible.
I have been on contrave for 6 weeks. The only side effect I ... | 10 | May 26, 2017 | 10 |
225,577 | Bupropion | depression | "I have been using Bupropion for 13 years and it worked better than any other antidepressant I have tried. However, as it happens it is not working nearly so effectively. The last 6 months and my doctor is having me also take Celexa to augment it. It does seem to cause a decrease in libido and sexual performance. I had... | 10 | January 28, 2014 | 5 |
64,637 | Sertraline | depression | "Helped depression a lot, but side effects were sweating,and low sex drive,added pounds At least 30lbs, BUT it was worth it!" | 9 | December 1, 2015 | 4 |
36,052 | Efinaconazole | onychomycosis, toenail | "I have been using Jublia for the last 7 months. It has worked on my small toe nails but not much improvement on the big toe nail. I am willing to keep using it for the next few months. Hopefully the big toe nail will heal. If not, I will try laser treatment." | 4 | August 26, 2015 | 1 |
111,074 | Verapamil | migraine prevention | "I was diagnosed at 19. I began having bouts with hemiplegic migraines 10 years ago. While few and far between they were very scary! No one offered medications to control them until now. For a year or better I've had blurred vision in one eye that would come and go with a dull headache. After going to have a vision che... | 9 | October 15, 2015 | 37 |
22,018 | Infliximab | crohn's disease, maintenance | "I have been on Pentasa, prednisone and Prilosec. Was put in the hospital yesterday for a bad flare up now the doctor is going to start Remicade. I have only been sick since July but not getting any better. " | 10 | September 27, 2011 | 17 |
222,215 | Fluconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I've had recurring yeast infections and I have to say that this works amazingly. Quick relief of symptoms, which if anyone has an yeast infection can agree. This is the first thought that comes to mind. I'm so thankful that my doctor prescribed this for me." | 10 | March 19, 2009 | 52 |
71,587 | Tramadol | depression | "Tramadol is NOT an opiate. It does act on the same pain receptors as opiates, but it does not have the same addictive quality as opiates and does not have the same risk of abuse as opiates. You can become dependent on Tramadol, just as you can be dependent on SSRI's. You can't cold turkey quit an SSRI without some ... | 7 | July 30, 2017 | 27 |
83,316 | Paxil | anxiety | "I started taking paxil 13 years ago. I had severe panic attacks. It gave me my life back. Mild side effects. A little sleepy. I just hope it has no long term damage but at least I can enjoy my life." | 8 | July 14, 2009 | 50 |
188,627 | ParaGard | birth control | "I'm on week five with paragard and I understand that it does not contain hormones however I have been gaining weight every week since I've been on it avg one lb week... I have put my self on a all protein diet and work out but the results still remain the same. I read in other threads that some People have also gained... | 5 | March 22, 2016 | 7 |
123,433 | Apri | birth control | "I was switched from Marvelon to Apri about a year ago. I lost 15 pounds after switching and after about one month of breaking out, I was back to clear skin again. However, I have noticed a dramatic increase in mood swings with Apri. I constantly find myself crying over the most insignificant things and am unable to... | 6 | August 17, 2010 | 5 |
23,629 | Chlorzoxazone | muscle spasm | "I had had a full shoulder repair done about 9 days to go they stuck me on this and when I first started taking it the side effects were a little crazy but after the initial 24 hours of taking it it works absolutely amazing I'm able to sleep. When I first started taking it at the doctor had recommended I take the whole... | 10 | December 11, 2016 | 33 |
165,956 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm not sure what other people experience months after the insertion, but I had my Liletta inserted in mid November and I have bled or have had spotting every day since insertion. I either have to use tampons or a pad depending on the day but I can never go without one or the other. It is super effective as birth con... | 4 | February 23, 2017 | 11 |
151,736 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I did Chantix before and I quit for about 3 months found out I had a tumor and started smoking again. Well I took my first Chantix pill again, I am a back to back smoker and I smoked 2 cigs in a row and got nauseous than I went out smoked 2 more and made me nauseous and than I threw up yep I'm done no more smoking for... | 10 | June 29, 2014 | 31 |
95,888 | Sertraline | panic disorde | "Changed my whole life." | 8 | November 10, 2013 | 51 |
131,145 | Kenalog | dermatitis | "I get a shot when my eczema is flaring and this stuff just makes everything stop. I love it, it's like I finally have normal skin for a while. I get shots every few months and they are wonderful." | 10 | December 9, 2009 | 34 |
145,746 | Qsymia | weight loss | "I started taking Qsymia one year ago in October and I have lost a total of 80 lbs. (29 lbs. to goal). I'm a 28 year old female, 5'6 with a starting weight of 269 lbs. I suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome so weight loss has been a difficult journey for me and my doctor and I decided to try this medication. I have ... | 10 | November 20, 2014 | 93 |
129,627 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "So I had unprotected sex and then I realized he had didn't pull out on time so an hour later we went to the pharmacy and I drank the pill because I was scared. Two weeks passed and I woke up sick and dizzy but I didn't think anything about that. It was about the week I had to get my period and I wasn't coming I just ... | 1 | June 24, 2015 | 3 |
212,968 | Tizanidine | cluster headaches | "Didnt help," | 1 | May 1, 2013 | 18 |
173,119 | Clonazepam | periodic limb movement disorde | "Klonopin works WAY better for me, and with little to no side effects, unlike Requip or Mirapex." | 9 | January 23, 2012 | 26 |
200,501 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I'm on day 8 with Chantix. Smoked a pack a day for 25 years. I haven't really noticed a huge change yet. No nausea, no crazy dreams, no mood changes. Cigarettes are starting to taste a little funny, and sometimes I'll light up and not want to smoke the whole thing. I guess I'm just waiting for the big bang! We'l... | 5 | February 23, 2012 | 8 |
8,399 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "I travel both domestically and internationally quite a bit. Zolpidem helps me reset my body clock when I'm dealing with jet lag. Usually a take it for 2-3 nights until my body clock syncs. Never had any adverse reaction. The first day though, it seems like I'm a little slow to get going, but I attribute that to the va... | 10 | August 5, 2013 | 4 |
49,179 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "This was the third birth control that I tried, and was pretty close to just not using birth control pills anymore since the last two I tried has such severe side effects. However, this pill has been going quite well for me. I have been taking it for the past 2 weeks, and the only side effects I've noticed are nausea, ... | 8 | June 16, 2016 | 2 |
199,809 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "This is my second go around with Chantix -- the last time being 7 or so years ago. I'm on my second day with no smoking, (9th day on drug) and I feel like I have more energy, and generally feel like some cloud (no pun) has been lifted -- I haven't felt like this since I was 14 (started smoking a pack a day at 15). I... | 9 | December 14, 2016 | 12 |
115,872 | Divalproex sodium | bipolar disorde | "I was recently diagnosed with Bipolar II. This medication has been a life saver (literally) for me. It has helped keep my emotions in check. I took another medication lamicital that caused one continuous headache that never went away. My psychiatrist started me on a low dose of that medication so I wouldn't get a dead... | 10 | December 8, 2015 | 50 |
181,184 | Prozac | bulimia | "I'd struggled with bulimia and depression for many years, I was prescribed Prozac to mainly treat my depression, and partly the eating disorder.
With my personal experience with bulimia I never had the urges to binge eat, just to make myself vomit after eating proper sized portions of food. I had found that the P... | 6 | September 7, 2017 | 5 |
215,077 | Fexofenadine | allergic rhinitis | "As a nurse on a busy unit, I can not afford to be drowsy nor work effectively with intense ear and eye itchiness. At times, I would even get wheezy and have problems with my breathing. None of the meds worked and they all made me extremely drowsy. My new family doctor recommended this med, saying 'even fighter pilots ... | 10 | June 21, 2015 | 2 |
29,278 | Topiramate | ibromyalgia | "I have took Lyrica and it did not help but trokendi xr has helped my fibro more than any med the Dr. Has ever given me. It needs to be used more often, because it really helps." | 10 | May 8, 2016 | 9 |
13,081 | Xolair | urticaria | "Had gives for 4 1/2 years. Multiple doctors and medications, this is the only one that worked and gave me my life back. The side effects( hard time losing weight) are worth not being covered in thousands of hives." | 9 | October 15, 2016 | 15 |
16,157 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "While on this birth control I've had major mood swings to the point where the people in my house walk on egg shells around me. I feel extremely annoyed and angry all the time. I also have been super spacey, like I'm daydreaming all day. I can't concentrate on anything (Not sure if its the birth control though) I can't... | 4 | March 11, 2016 | 2 |
218,267 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | strep throat | "So, got another strep infection. Haven't had one in a couple years. But you can always tell because you get fever and chills (like seizure shaking), pain when you swallow, and my tell-tale sign--dragon-hot Fire breath. Anyway, checked my throat out and it was bright red with white spots, patches of pus. I went to urge... | 10 | April 16, 2016 | 38 |
111,557 | Cipro | bladder infection | "Second day into a 7 day cycle ...within the first 15 to 20 minutes ciprofloxacin gives me phantom sensations like flea bites..nothing major it goes away shortly after. The blood is clearing up in my urine but still a mild pain in my right flank. Hopefully this stuff gets rid of the bacteria for good. Feels like it is.... | 5 | June 17, 2015 | 31 |
191,816 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "I am a 19 year old college student and just got prescribed Vyvanse about 2 days ago. When I take it I mainly feel relaxed and sometimes excited. I've never been on any stimulant or ADD medication before. My main concern is losing weight on this medicine. I'm about 5'9" and weigh about 135lbs. I eat a lot and I'm still... | 5 | July 17, 2009 | 6 |
184,373 | Hydroxyzine | anxiety | "This is not a miracle worker. But it does greatly improve my GAD and social anxiety. Its does mildly sedate me. I take it every day. Usually take about 100 mg a day in divided doses." | 7 | June 11, 2015 | 52 |
88,258 | Adderall | adhd | "While Adderall definitely helped my ADD symptoms, the comedown was absolutely horrible. I was on 30mg per day (20mg IR in morning, 10mg IR 5hrs later). It made me finally able to focus, and stay organized for the 5 months I took it. However, as soon as it started wearing off, I turned into a real big jerk, and I even ... | 3 | December 30, 2016 | 28 |
161,501 | Diphenhydramine | nausea/vomiting | "I got a severe back injury about 2 years ago. Couldn't function pain was so bad. So my doctor started putting me on codiene, then vicoden, then tramadol, and then so on but they all gave me hours of vomiting, gut wrenching cramps, and sweating. Read about benadryl being used to prevent this side effect. I took 3 2... | 10 | December 20, 2015 | 43 |
219,083 | Subutex | opiate dependence | "I started the Suboxone program about 1 year ago but, I'm now currently taking Subutex. The reason I've been put on Subutex is due to a work related injury and with Suboxone one cannot take any opiates due to the blocker and I need the Subutex because I'll be having surgery soon. Long story short....I WOULD RECOMMEND A... | 10 | July 21, 2009 | 53 |
119,130 | Zoloft | anxiety and stress | "I started using Zoloft about 2 months ago for stress and anxiety. I have a teenager and we fought constantly, I would fly off at him for back talking and we were both miserable. Since taking Zoloft we get along so much better and I am not as stressed. I also have a touch of OCD, I was always cleaning and stressing abo... | 10 | May 20, 2009 | 151 |
4,569 | Belviq | obesity | "So, I have mixed feelings about this drug.
Pros: Helped me not crave sugar, bread and carbs. I lost 20 pounds on it. Helped me stay motivated at the gym by being able to stick to my meal plans.
Cons: If you take it, you need to be committed. For some odd reason, I and a lot of people have experienced it, wh... | 6 | February 23, 2016 | 21 |
229,625 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "I've been on Latuda for about 6 weeks for Bipolar depression. It is one of the most effective medications that I have taken for depression but I'm dealing with a few side effects that I hope will go away. I have the paradox of extreme tiredness followed by difficulty sleeping. If I take it during the day I will have a... | 7 | September 15, 2014 | 84 |
123,795 | Skyla | birth control | "I've had Skyla for a year and three months; The insertion was painful and uncomfortable, I had some VERY light spotting, cramping, and a bit of nausea the first day, but by the following day I was absolutely fine. All in all, this has been the BEST decision I've ever made in terms of birth control, prior to Skyla I to... | 10 | November 24, 2016 | 7 |
42,636 | Concerta | adhd | "25 year old, with major depression. Take with other medicines (Sertraline trazodone) greatly helps interest which the others don't. Probably inattentive ADD- never got on in school. 18mg is good. 27mg is okay but I'm a bit paler and a bit edgier. Any more and I look and feel washed out and jumpy." | 8 | February 25, 2011 | 12 |
100,704 | Orlistat | obesity | "I am not obese but I decided to try Alli as a weight loss supplement to help with my diet because I have zero willpower. I like to eat and eat until I'm full and I like pizza. I was 5'8" and 160 lbs. 40D-29-34. Dress size M/8. With no diet change, I lost a few pounds using Alli. Enough to throw out some too big clothi... | 10 | June 3, 2017 | 44 |
22,080 | Extina | seborrheic dermatitis | "Best product I have used. Easy to use and my seborrheic dermatitis has totally cleared up. Doesn't leave the skin greasy or oily." | 10 | July 20, 2009 | 47 |
18,934 | Chlordiazepoxide | alcohol withdrawal | "I was drinking for 4 years and tried numerous rehab centers, all of which did not believe in providing drugs, just vitamins.... I tried to stop on my own the other day and sat in the living room shaking and shivering. I finally went to my Dr. Yesterday and he prescribed Librium to help with the shakes and anxiety. Da... | 9 | February 22, 2017 | 41 |
150,061 | Acthar | sarcoidosis | "amazing medication" | 10 | November 8, 2017 | 0 |
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