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Thorazine
porphyria
"I have strugged a lot from psychosis worsened by Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP)/Variegate Porphyria(VP). Originally, it was thought that I was a High-Functioning Schizophrenic, with various other labels. Thorazine, when it was first used on me, was to calm me down when I was on the brink of a Blackout Rage, effect...
7
May 2, 2017
3
203,846
Suvorexant
insomnia
"Did not work the first night, was awake all night, felt so bad I called in sick the next day. It took about 3 nights before it did anything at all. Lunesta is a much better choice. My insurance won't even cover generic lunesta, somebody must be getting paid off."
1
March 12, 2017
13
29,942
Klonopin
panic disorde
"I take zoloft and the mix was a nightmare!!! it made me more agitated than I normally am ever! beware!"
3
April 27, 2017
15
219,915
Amitriptyline
insomnia
"I have a depressive disorder called disthymia, post traumatic stress disorder and have been struggling with sleep/insomnia for a while. I was on zopiclone and tamazepam often put could only take them 3 days at a time with a break as to not become addicted to them etc. After a few months of this my doctor gave me A...
10
November 1, 2016
50
92,797
Vortioxetine
depression
"Prescribed this after Effexor started wearing off after about 3 years. Started at 5mgs..it was working and I felt better than I had in YEARS but dose still too low..after 4 weeks doc upped dose to 10mgs. Felt like I was going to achieve remission. But into 3 week on 10 mgs...bombastic stomach pain! Not nausea..that's ...
5
November 13, 2017
8
196,279
Fluvoxamine
anxiety and stress
"I suffered from anxiety, excessive worrying and ruminating to the point where it was obsessive and led to a bad depression. I have been this way off and on ever since I can remember. I have been referred to as a worry wort and possibly obsessive compulsive. I tried Zoloft and Lexapro. Both helped with my depression sy...
8
February 8, 2013
110
134,982
Dapsone
acne
"Being 60 years old and still having acne, I've been able to try lots of OTC and prescription medicines for bad skin, from antibiotics to Retin-A to a tons of other products. Aczone is the only thing that has actually worked. I've. been using it for over a year now and love it. The product never made my skin worse ...
10
February 17, 2015
33
112,146
Gabapentin
anxiety
"I am truly amazed by how well this works for my anxiety. I have PTSD, nightmares and waking up from them would ruin my day I would have flashbacks but ever since I started this new medication I feel normal which is something I am not used to it is definitely exciting to know that I don't feel anxious to the point of ...
9
March 11, 2017
58
100,094
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I started Apri after switching from a birth control where I'd only get my period once every three months. My partner said I was very moody during the first couple of months after switching, but I've since mellowed out. I've noticed my sex drive has decreased to being nonexistent except for during my period week. Other...
8
December 29, 2016
2
113,977
Amlodipine
high blood pressure
"I am 59 and have been taking amlodipine for a few years. I never realized that the pain in my ankles, feet, hands, & wrists was related. I thought it was just a matter of getting older. I also have gained weight on this medication. I've been dieting and I'm active, but the weight would not go down. I would get ver...
3
August 11, 2016
54
116,785
Lamictal
bipolar disorde
"My whole life has been a process of up and down, excellency and total failure, elation and depression. Finally, since starting lamictal, I have become "normal." I don't lose my mind when bad things happen or get so excited when good things happen that I forget to tend to other tasks. Sure, I get sad. But it's normal s...
9
October 22, 2015
97
174,403
Tiotropium
copd, maintenance
"I have been using spiriva respimat for several months now for Copd. why is it important not to cover the vents on mouth piece which i have been doing ever since i been using it . my doctor never told me not to i just read about it recently. i really dont think that i have been benefiting from the inhaler t...
7
August 7, 2016
5
139,071
Phentermine
weight loss
"I've been on Adipex for 3 days now. It has totally suppressed my appetite. I eat a small breakfast most of the time in the morning. Then at lunch and dinner I have to force myself to eat. I eat fruit and drink lots of water. I also exercise with my husband so I am determined to be fine this summer. If Adipex hasn't wo...
10
May 20, 2009
34
122,122
Venlafaxine
anxiety and stress
"I take 3 x 37.5 pills (112.5) a day. These pills work very well for me. I don't experience anxiety and feel on a very even keel. They do not make me sleepy. I do not plan to give them up."
10
December 19, 2009
7
115,901
Divalproex sodium
bipolar disorde
"I have been on this for 5 yrs now. I have this eye tic, my joints hurt. I wish read up on the side effects earlier on."
1
November 28, 2009
36
88,143
Clindamycin
bacterial infection
"Prescribed after a root canal. After taking this for a week, I also started getting unbearable heartburn. I wasn't aware of the "don't lie down" warning."
5
March 24, 2012
22
3,492
Nitrofurantoin
bladder infection
"At first it wasn't working, but the closer I got to finishing the pills it was clearing up. I made sure I ate before I took the pill to avoid getting sick. It made me extremely sleepy though."
9
December 7, 2014
74
151,356
Chantix
smoking cessation
"Day 2, definitely noticing reduced cravings but super nauseous and weird pain in left side of neck plus super tired even though I've been drinking a lot of coffee. I've been reading the reviews online and I'm not willing to continue taking with the serious side effects I'm reading about."
2
March 10, 2017
14
173,388
Alli
obesity
"I never used Alli before but remembered seeing a coworker of mine use it and she was slim. This product works wonders. It traps all the fat and the releases it straight out of the body. It really helps with my gallstones so that my gallbladder doesn't cause any pain. I have lost 7lbs the first two weeks. I am hoping t...
9
August 28, 2015
100
142,894
Etonogestrel
birth control
"Had it put in right after giving birth first five months while I was exclusively breastfeeding were ok I would get a period that was longer than usual with spotting between then the last 3 months when my baby started solids and as my hormones changed it became awful I was heavy bleeding for nearly three months straig...
2
September 9, 2017
4
161,148
Risperidone
mania
"When eating I got anxious and felt compulsive urge of fullness relieved only by belching repeatedly and this medicine took all the symptoms away. It has been good for my anxiety. "
9
January 30, 2011
23
125,284
Dulcolax
constipation
"Most painful stomach pain I've ever experienced even with the recommended dose! I was moaning and shaking from the pain for 2 hours. This happened about 4 hours after taking the medicine."
3
February 27, 2016
6
204,371
BuSpar
anxiety
"One week on, started full dose yesterday. 30m. No side effects, and no haziness. I get slightly dizzy but doesn't interfere with walking. I have tried 3 others before this, And each time I had flu symptoms, couldn't leave the bathroom, couldn't work or take care of my children. This medicine has been nothing...
8
June 13, 2016
137
133,577
Robaxin
muscle spasm
"Was prescribed Robaxin for muscle spasm after Vicodin failed to help. Although the Robaxin eliminated the muscle spasms I had nausea, lack of appetite, and insomnia."
3
January 20, 2014
86
50,232
Gabapentin
bipolar disorde
"I love gapapentin! I take 600 - 1200 mg a day and I am happy again. I was on other medicines plus Celexa for depression but still had horrible anxiety and crazy mood swings. I now take my gapapentin and 100 mg of Seroquel and I have no anxiety and I feel better overall. I am not really sleepy either."
10
September 19, 2014
89
201,425
Zoloft
depression
"I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, severe depression and OCD when I was around 18 years old. I couldn't do anything and shut down. I went to a mental hospital to take classes on how to cope and I began trying different types of SSRI's. I tried two others and I felt horrible on them both then I tried Zo...
10
July 18, 2015
124
195,937
Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine
sinus symptoms
"Works really well."
10
May 12, 2009
3
114,588
Estradiol Patch
oophorectomy
"I have been on the patch for a month now and it works. No more hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings. It stays on all week and the only side effect I have experienced is mild headaches. The convenience of weekly application is great."
8
June 9, 2009
35
114,876
Diazepam
anxiety
"I've suffered day upon day with extreme anxiety and panic attacks. I have tried all sorts of medications but they just made me feel like a zombie and couldn't function. My GP prescribed me 2mg diazepam and I have to say this stuff has been amazing. My anxiety has reduced but when I'm in having a bad day they are b...
10
July 25, 2017
26
87,498
Naproxen
muscle pain
"Severe jumpy left leg Itching left leg"
4
March 7, 2016
3
97,336
Ambien
insomnia
"I take Ambien every now and again when I know I need to get a good nights sleep, no side effects and feel refreshed in the morining. Although, one night my wife woke me up about an hour on so after taking it to go to the kitchen with her, don't remember any of it."
10
July 6, 2008
31
149,289
Mirena
birth control
"I just got the Mirena yesterday. I was legitimately having anxiety because of all of the horror stories of insertion. I'm 23 and have never had a child. The procedure was uncomfortable but felt no worse than a bad cramp. I've been cramping on and off since insertion, and honestly some of those cramps were worse than t...
10
March 11, 2015
9
31,299
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"This was painful 2 minutes after inserting the cream I was in burning fiery itchy hell! I was concerned that I was having a serious reaction to the cream, then after reading others experiences I realized that this is one of the side effects, the package says to take at bedtime, I took during the day... I can not s...
2
July 29, 2016
5
15,407
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"Microgestin has more pros than cons for me. I have been on for almost a month now and not only am I not pregnant but I went from a 34C to a D cup (yeaah boi) but I also have gained like 7-8 pounds, but that could be from the hearty eating. My chest acne has pretty much cleared up, my face is eh though. My sex drive is...
7
February 12, 2017
3
191,124
Campral
alcohol dependence
"I have not been able to stop drinking for more then three days at most in the last three years, but since taking Campral two months ago I have not had a drop."
10
September 30, 2008
80
212,771
Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir
hepatitis c
"I first discovered I had HEP C back in the late 90's. Maybe from Tattoos, maybe from sex, I really don't know where I got it . In 2001 I went through the Ribovflavin pill and injection program for a year. That was a rough rough go but it knocked my viral load down to next to nothing. 15 years later my viral load bega...
8
October 30, 2017
0
43,671
LoSeasonique
birth control
"I have been on LoSeasonique for 6 weeks now. The first 2 weeks I had no breakthrough bleeding. Around week 3 I started spotting for a couple of days then it would stop for a couple of days. I am now on week 6 and the breakthrough hasn't stopped. It's putting a damper on my thoughts of the pill. I will continue taking ...
4
January 23, 2011
2
9,574
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"I never write reviews but figured this might help someone out. I HATED Lo loestrin fe . It made me super depressed and I gained 15 pounds on it . Not to mention I bled for two weeks straight during the second month of taking it. After I got off this pill I felt so much better.. This pill really was awful and messed wi...
1
January 29, 2016
6
136,828
Isotretinoin
acne
"I've taken this medicine 3 yrs before, completed the course and I was free of acne as well. But again I'm suffering now!!! What can I do now?? "
9
August 19, 2017
3
8,210
Zolpidem
insomnia
"I have chronic insomnia from fibromyalgia and severe back pain. I've been taking the generic Zolpidem XR for years and it always seemed to work. For some reason, it stopped working for me about 3 months ago. I never had any side effect. No memory loss, sleepwalking or anything else and though always q restless sleeper...
9
March 18, 2016
11
205,132
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine
migraine
"Was relieved"
9
June 13, 2013
1
12,819
Etanercept
ankylosing spondylitis
"I have now tried Enbrel two different times. It worked really well the first few weeks and has gradually lost its effectiveness."
5
February 25, 2012
12
149,505
Mirena
birth control
"I'm 19 with 2 kids I decided to get the Mirena because I didn't want anymore children. Insertion was just a little pinch and cramping for a whole day. Here I am now 6 months later and very much satisfied. After insertion I had my period for 3 weeks straight. Now I spot every now and then but not very much. I'm happy w...
9
January 21, 2013
7
203,352
Indomethacin
gout, acute
"Within an hour the pain went from a ten to a four, and that was just one pill. You do get very tired, but it is worth it to rid oneself of a pain that gout brings-- the worst imaginable."
10
January 10, 2015
54
159,937
Bactrim
bacterial skin infection
"I am taking Bactrim for a minor staph infection on my leg. It is going away quickly. I am just experiencing fatigue and headaches. The headaches are probably due to dehydration because I am a runner too. I felt better after I drank more water with the medicine. Also I am experiencing a slight decrease in appetite."
6
July 9, 2011
26
220,839
Loestrin 24 Fe
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I am taking Loestin 24 for 14 days now. I feel really good and have more energy. Last month my period lasted a month. It was awful so my doctor prescribed the pill to control the bleeding. Haven't gained weight. Boobs slightly bigger (good thing for me). So far I have no complaints. Lets see what happens when my perio...
9
June 14, 2010
5
153,962
Vivitrol
opiate dependence
"People, if you are switching from methadone or buprenorphine (Suboxone) , do NOT get the shot right away. Both methadone and buprenorphine are long acting opiates. When a medical professional tells you that you need to stay clean for 5-7 days, they are speaking of short acting opiates. Heroin, OC, OP, OHC, and I'm su...
8
August 19, 2017
15
184,104
Hydroxyzine
sedation
"I have been a poor sleeper for a few years now due to anxiety related issues. After having tried both benzos and z-drugs, which only really made things worse, I have been using atarax with good results. Strangely for me a small dose (12.5mg) seems to work as well as a larger dose, which definitely wasn't the case for ...
8
November 9, 2016
31
173,578
CellCept
organ transplant, rejection prophylaxis
"Had kidney transplant almost 3 years ago, seems to be working great for me."
9
November 2, 2009
11
78,394
Lyza
birth control
"I've been on this for a week (which I know isn't a long time but hear me out lol). I have not really experienced negative side effects at all. I waited to start it on the first day of my period to ensure that I wasn't pregnant and my period went on and cleared up as normal and expected. MAYBE just a tiny bit of bloati...
10
June 5, 2017
9
21,199
Multivitamin with iron
anemia
"I love this, it gave me so much improvement with my life and can now get around and go places."
10
June 17, 2012
2
53,837
Tri-Estarylla
acne
"I've been on this birth control for my acne. And my experience has been really bad. Within the first couple days my forehead has broken out terribly there's a ton of little bumps a crossed it. I usually never get pimples on my forehead. I started also breaking out around my mouth. I hardly get acne there maybe a littl...
2
July 13, 2016
0
1,747
Zolmitriptan
migraine
"I have been taking zomig for a couple of years. It definitely takes my migraines away but my skin and muscle hurt every time. I have to plan showering around it. Today I had a very bad reaction after going on a very brisk 2 mile walk. My face and skin were flush, nauseous and hyper sensitivity to light. Migraine came ...
7
February 20, 2016
7
3,252
Nitrofurantoin
urinary tract infection
"This medicine works like a dream. No side effect what so ever. I was taking augmentin and I hated it. I asked for macrobid instead. 2 days and I was feeling a whole lot better."
10
September 7, 2016
17
28,620
Lexapro
anxiety
"Was only able to take it till the 4th day due to the severe side effects. Lost all energy, couldn't eat, head pain etc. I think my body just has a hard time tolerating antidepressants."
1
June 9, 2011
16
36,931
Librium
alcohol withdrawal
"I've detoxed with librium (now) 5 times. Currently into my 3rd day with librium. The first couple times I detoxed with the stuff it was amazing. Just three 25MG pills a day to ward off withdrawals from 3 pints of vodka a day 3 month long benders. But I will warn you of this.....you build a tolerance to librium. This t...
10
March 18, 2017
30
224,828
Bupropion
adhd
"My husband was dxed with adhd as adult at my urging due to impulsiveness, anxiety, inability to hold a job and scattered memory. He was on Wellbutrin initially but changed to Adderall which was effective. Over the years he was on Strattera which lost effectiveness and was placed back on wellbutrin at his request. He ...
1
January 11, 2017
20
200,191
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"Works for me. I do have vivid dreams nothing scary some wonderful but does make me sick. Should be prescribed with weight management medication I hope I am not replacing 1 vice for another."
10
January 5, 2015
5
8,672
Zolpidem
insomnia
"Insomnia is one of the tag alongs with my Bi Polar. My doctor prescribed every medication on my Group Health formulary to no avail. I either had radical side effects or they only worked for 2 to 3 hours. Ambien CR is a blessing. I actually now get at least 5 to 6 hrs of sleep a night. For those of you with Bi Polar, y...
8
October 5, 2009
15
13,870
Bydureon
diabetes, type 2
"I took this with 3 injections and had the bumps/nodules which were itchy, but with my 4th injection it bled quite a bit and I developed a rash, swelling and bruising. When my doc saw it, she took me off. That night I was very sick in the middle of the night throwing up. I have lost 15 pounds in almost 4 weeks but I...
2
December 16, 2015
6
183,237
Cymbalta
back pain
"I started with 30mg dosage and was increased to 60mg daily. It was helpful with the constant burning in my feet that is secondary to peripheral neuropathy. My dosage was increased after a couple of months to 60mg twice daily. I didn't last a week! This medication has always given me increased sweating, especially nigh...
6
March 12, 2013
37
23,992
Tolterodine
overactive bladde
"For several years my BPH had me urinating several times a night, like every hour; not good for mental or physical health. After much complaining to my urologist, I finally got a resident that put me on Uroxatral and Detrol. I now get 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep, twilight morning enjoyment of the morning chorus, and...
9
April 21, 2009
43
204,975
Toradol
pain
"I have had migraines for 40 years and Botox injections have worked well for the past 2 years but since October ( it is now January) they are starting to come back with a vengeance. I was having them every day over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and my doctor put me on a Prednisone pack for 5 days and I felt g...
10
January 10, 2015
30
18,408
Voltaren
sciatica
"Works for Osteoarthritis and sciatica."
9
October 22, 2009
105
66,501
Valacyclovir
herpes zoste
"Having been diagnosed with Shingles, I followed the doctors advise.....SILLY ME. I am a physically fit woman and work in the Fitness industry. No ailments in my life whatsoever. Extreme stomach cramping and the vomiting."
1
January 10, 2010
28
158,984
TriNessa
birth control
"Well I haven't gotten pregnant, so I guess it's probably doing what it should. But since being on the drug, I have restless nights where I wake up constantly feeling naesous. Sometimes it'll be at 4 AM and then I just can't get back to sleep after it. As for my acne, it seemed to clear up a bit at first but right arou...
3
July 5, 2016
2
67,894
Plan B
emergency contraception
"I took the day after pill and it did what it was supposed to, but i have had bad acne and didnt have my period for two months though i wasnt pregnant. One werid thing i did notice though is my mood stabilized until i started my period again."
7
July 11, 2016
6
84,160
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I started on trinessa 7 years ago, I had no problems whatsoever! It actually worked very well! Because of changing insurance companies I had to change pharmacies and I could only receive trisprintec. The pharmacist said it was the same thing..although it was a pill 3x bigger. I don't believe it was the same dosage. An...
1
April 5, 2017
2
218,796
Opana ER
pain
"I have had two operations one on my lumbar and one on my cervical spine and have been on a lot of other pain meds and by far this best meds I have been on. This is way better than oxycontin and other meds. oh what relief I feel alot better."
10
May 20, 2008
63
13,413
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine
adhd
"I've been taking Adderall XR 25mg going on my 4 month. It has helped me tremendously! I'm more focused and alert now. I don't feel as drawn out like I used too. I'm also on anxiety medicine taking both helps balance myself. I have a hard time wanting to eat since I've started taking Adderall, a lot of times I have to...
10
December 9, 2014
58
44,730
Ramipril
high blood pressure
"I am so tired of being too tired and I think it may be the medication. I feel soooo much better, full of energy on the days that I forget to take ramipril."
5
May 1, 2017
20
4,887
Belviq
weight loss
"Best weight loss medicine ever! 29 pounds in 4 months and 6 pounds more to reach my goal weight. No food cravings and I have cut sugar out of my diet which for me is the key. 5'4 woman currently at 145 pounds. Blue Cross Blue Shield covered this medication for me except for the $5.00 co-pay. Best wishes to everyone...
10
December 15, 2014
219
216,499
Sildenafil
erectile dysfunction
"Healthy robust 53 year old here....50mgs work great but on an empty stomach. Slower and less effective on top of food. Reaction within 30 minutes with better erections up to 9 hours later. Side effects. Nasal congestion, flushing fullness in head, eye pressure, sometimes increased heart rate and respiration. Poor slee...
5
January 17, 2011
45
226,747
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I like it, but my periods are now 2 weeks long. Not used to it and its annoyying."
8
April 17, 2015
16
103,807
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I used to get extremely heavy periods and very severe cramps, and I was looking for a birth control pill that would help with it. My OB/GYN prescribed me Orsythia, and I was a little worried about side affects from what I've read online from others. But, I had none! No weight gain, mood swings, acne, or nausea! Nothin...
10
March 21, 2015
19
158,249
Ziprasidone
bipolar disorde
"Diagnosed with bipolar disorder 7 months ago, this medicine is the first that has actually WORKED. Tried Lamictal, Depakote, Trileptal, etc. I was prescribed Geodon 2 months ago it stabilized my mood, staves off depression and gives me hope for a normal life. However, I'm unusually forgetful (unusual for me) and co...
7
August 20, 2011
17
90,666
Chateal
birth control
"Was on chateal for around 3 years. Everything started off fine, my acne cleared up, my periods were lightened and I never got pregnant. Around the end of the 3rd year however, things started to go down hill. My mental health was unstable (even my boyfriend noticed a dramatic change) and my sex drive seemed to diminish...
4
January 23, 2017
1
208,940
Belsomra
insomnia
"I've been using and still will use zolpidem for the last 8 years. I tried belsomra "clean off zolpidem at least 20 hours.The belsomra at 15 mg made me yawn. That was what the Dr. recommended. Did not sleep at all. Next day I tried 20 mg. Ever hear of sleep paralysis? Well 20 mg I got sleepy. I was impressed. I started...
1
September 8, 2015
31
198,020
Metoprolol
not listed / othe
"Thoughts of never feeling normal again. It scares me a lot."
8
December 15, 2011
16
124,152
Skyla
birth control
"HORRIBLE!....Before Skyla... I was on Jaz for 5 years until my Dr. said No more!. With Jaz I had chest pains, but never Acne and I lost 20 pounds while I was in it. So I decided to switch to Skyla. 1. Insertion: I cant describe how painful it was. I thought I was gonna pass out/2. Never stopt bleeding then spo...
5
April 13, 2016
3
232,202
Paroxetine
anxiety and stress
"Was on this tablet for 11 years and it changed my life. Foolishly reduced the dose 6 months ago to prepare to come off them and have relapsed. Back on them 10 days now and waiting for them to kick in. Wish I'd stayed on them now - they literally saved my life."
10
January 11, 2016
22
160,961
Risperidone
bipolar disorde
"I started taking Risperidone a number of months ago after a psychotic episode. I'm prone to episodes of psychosis especially with very bad agitation, paranoia, and delusions and have been hospitalised before for this. I've been on Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Amisulpride, Clopixol (depot injection) and Clozapine. I am curr...
7
July 16, 2016
20
84,953
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I'm very moody ,very snappy on this pill with a nonstop appetite. The worst part I haven't been interested in sex for over 2 months!! I'm married having sex all the time and CAN NOT climax. The worst, I will be changing my prescription."
1
February 14, 2016
0
139,940
Euflexxa
osteoarthritis
"I just received my last of 3 shots today. I'm in so much pain and I have a very important computer install tomorrow at a big company and I'm worried now. The first shot wan't so bad, the second was about the same, but within days after the second shot I started experiencing shooting pains all throughout my right knee....
1
March 21, 2017
17
142,777
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I had the insertion on April 19, 2017. As expected, the procedure was uncomfortable and caused some cramping that lasted for the day. I had been struggling with acne breakouts prior to getting the IUD and the breakouts have definitely subsided. Only downside is that almost 2 months later, I am still bleeding. Although...
7
July 11, 2017
7
96,690
Neurontin
pain
"Wasn't a good thing for me. Was dizzy and fell down three times."
3
April 6, 2009
57
82,810
Paxil
anxiety
"I don't understand why people quit after 3 days starting it. It made them too anxious or depressed - isn't this why you are taking it? It doesn't work overnight. I too am very impatient and would prefer a quick fix. But the first 2 weeks are rough but if your persevere the benefits outweigh the startup. I'm into my 3r...
9
January 23, 2017
71
195,084
Restoril
insomnia
"I've been taking Restoril a little over a year now. At first they work wonders but when your body gets used to it it does not work anymore. Next time I see my Dr I'm going to ask for something else."
6
April 9, 2013
54
229,672
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"I have high hopes for Latuda! Over the past 15 years I have been treated for depression/anxiety disorder/panic attacks, and things would sometimes get a little better, but eventually get worse again. I went through a particularly awful time about a month ago, so my doctor gave me a sample of Latuda. Like many here, I ...
8
April 12, 2014
90
159,410
Estrace Vaginal Cream
atrophic vaginitis
"Have been on this for four weeks. First two weeks 1 gram daily then twice per week. Just a few days after starting breasts felt full and tender like I was breastfeeding, gained up to 4 lbs. Did the trick for relations with husband. I'll be deciding if it's worth it ( physical effects and possible cancer of uterus...
10
September 18, 2016
25
90,485
Docosanol
herpes simplex
"I have taken this medicine since it first came out. I felt the tingle of a new sore the other day and bought a bottle of Abreva (this bottle has a pump to supply the medication which is more liquidish). After 2 days of use I realized that no only had the Abreva NOT worked, my cold sore had spread to 3 times the orig...
1
August 6, 2017
17
23,873
Saphris
schizoaffective disorde
"I took Saphris for the first time recently. First I was sad, then couldn't sleep, then paranoid and went into psychosis. Was told it wasn't very sedating. Much prefer Seroquel!"
1
November 28, 2013
15
73,808
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
acne
"I'm 22, and this is my first time being on birth control. At first I liked it because it regulated my period, and I went up a cup size, but that's the only positive experience I've had with this pill. I'm bloated around my midsection (I'm 5'6 and 107lbs and I look 2 months pregnant because of the bloating), my cramps ...
3
September 24, 2012
18
75,617
L-methylfolate
depression
"I have struggled with depression almost all my life and have been on Zoloft for more than 20 years. I recently told my doctor that in addition to being overwhelmed with devastating family health issues, I had been becoming more and more fearful of losing my career because I couldn't seem to remember even the simp...
10
October 20, 2016
75
135,396
Tamiflu
influenza
"Tamiflu is a miracle drug - as long as you get it early enough. I've used it twice now in 12 years and within 24 hours I was almost good as new. I can't say enough good things about it."
10
March 4, 2016
7
45,941
Fluoxetine
depression
"I am 31 years old and have been diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety and have been severely anorexic on and off. I have been at a healthy body weight for many years. Over the course of 10 years I have taken various anti-depressants for my depression but they work for a certain period and then stop working. I h...
9
April 23, 2011
19
137,878
Enbrel
psoriasis
"This was life changing to me. I have only had Psoriasis for 2 years but it took over my entire body and life. Without this medicine I would have had to stop working and probably would have hidden from the entire world. Thank you Enbrel."
10
August 17, 2009
9
70,628
Flomax
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"Taking a 0.4 mg capsule resulted in side effects that made me want to stop taking Flomax. I now open a capsule and pour out half of the contents, resulting in a 0.2mg dose in the re-sealed capsule and another 0.2mg dose that I put into a tiny piece of dough. I am 62 yrs, had 2 types of radiation treatment for prostate...
6
September 19, 2011
62
64,320
Sertraline
post traumatic stress disorde
"Take this with a grain of salt, only took it once, but that once was enough. Took it at night, few hours later became very restless and only got 3 hours of sleep that night. Next day, it was still there and came with fury. Muscle aches everywhere, body twitches, everything. Had to take 10mg hydro to take the pain a...
1
September 17, 2016
10
16,919
Copaxone
multiple sclerosis
"I have been on Copaxone for a month now and each day gets easier. At first the itchiness and red welt was not nice but now, after adjusting my injection depth and warming the area beforehand, I have very little problems with it. I inject first thing in the morning and then just get on with my day - seems like no big d...
9
January 7, 2010
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