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Geodon
7</span> users found this comment helpful.
"I've been taking Geodon for about a month or so now. Recently my Dr. increased my 40 (night time) dosage to 60 mg. Two mornings after that I woke up, tried to get to my bathroom & the room started spinning, I fainted. Soon after called my husband & Dr. was told to go to the emer. room for tests. Everything came out o....
7
February 4, 2011
7
197,750
Desvenlafaxine
not listed / othe
"Has helped me more than any treatment in the past with no weight gain and anxiety"
9
June 24, 2008
0
181,491
Prozac
anxiety and stress
"Took this as I was having bad anxiety and insomnia, waking up early constantly with that uncomfortable tight chest feeling and just having no energy. Seemed to work for the first 3 days, then I got really depressed. I started at 5mg and went up 5mg a week til I hit 20mg. I have been super depressed, more anxious, w...
1
June 17, 2015
30
42,587
Concerta
narcolepsy
"My doctor originally put me on this medication because I thought I was ADD on account of concentration and focus issues. After my first dose leveled out and needed to be adjusted we realized I may be narcoleptic since my main complaint was daytime sleepiness along with the focus and concentration issues. I have a slee...
10
January 16, 2013
30
115,858
Divalproex sodium
bipolar disorde
"Best medicine ever for me. Started with lithium after diagnosis for bipolar. Lithium gave terrible side effects so after switching to Depakote, life became much easier for a chemically challenged like me. Took almost 1 year before 100%."
10
October 15, 2013
89
111,599
Cipro
urinary tract infection
"Cipro works well for me without incurring any noticeable negative side effects. Strangely though, I get many of the terrible side effects described by some here when taking levofloxacin - the insomnia, the crippling panic attacks, etc. It just goes to show, I suppose, how differently these meds affect different indivi...
8
September 22, 2016
51
189,208
Oxycodone
chronic pain
"Really helps get rid of my pain. Allows me to function comfortably; since It makes me almost completely pain free, I sleep line a teenager. Prior to using this med, I used to wake up hourly because of pain. My only bad effect is that I get itchy every once in awhile."
10
December 10, 2015
24
171,359
Wellbutrin
depression
"I have had depression for over two years and have tried three other antidepressants with little to no success before using Wellbutrin. I have taken Wellbutrin for several months and it is the only antidepressant I've used that has given me no side effects and a signficantly improved mood. I still don't feel as driven ...
8
April 10, 2016
60
62,216
Citalopram
depression
"I suffer from Severe depression/anxiety. Celexa for me is a miracle. Got my life back/sex drive through the roof! Little to no anxiety..no side effects other than some yawning/tired."
10
June 24, 2013
102
112,007
Gabapentin
pain
"I am still in pain after breaking a bone in my hand over two months ago. It is still broken after one month in plaster. My hand is so swollen, my fingers won't bend. They cannot operate until swelling subsides. My doctor has prescribed 300 mg one a day. I have only taken one tablet."
1
September 21, 2017
5
113,274
Bisacodyl
constipation
"I took 1 pill and about 6 hours later I was in extreme pain for the next 12 hours. Cramping, nausea, cold sweats and minimal relief from the actual constipation. I had several small bowel movements but they were so painful and in the end I took Metamucil because my stool was so hard, I couldn't pass it. I will never a...
3
December 13, 2015
8
159,662
Bactrim
kidney infections
"I was a bit of a moron and let a UTI go for too long. I had pain on and off for a few months in my back. Pee was cloudy, frequent urination..all that good stuff but two days ago I woke up and felt absolutely terrible. I was so nauseous, couldn’t eat anything, awful headache, chills and the worst back pain I had ever f...
10
November 16, 2017
0
13,202
Vitamin e
dietary supplementation
"I used to get about 3 to 5 cold sores a yr,.I bought Valtrex by the bucketload to keep the damned things under control,.I also would have to purchase Abreva and all sort of other lipp medications to help with healing,.costing me $ 1000 a yr for 5 yrs About a yr and a half ago (just on a whim) I took some Vitamin E ...
10
July 30, 2015
5
36,074
Efinaconazole
onychomycosis, toenail
"Tried it for three months and this stuff did not work at all. What a waste of money."
1
May 26, 2016
11
53,737
Tylenol with Codeine #3
pain
"I use this for my pancreatitis, NASH, and inflamed spleen. I have other health issues as well. Currently this works far better than Vicodin, or Darvocet. Those two did nothing for me with the pain, this at least takes the edge off, though. At times it does make me sleepy and drowzy at work."
9
September 26, 2011
18
166,715
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"I didn't even have intercourse, but there was a chance some sperm may have gotten onto my vulva area. 17 hours after this possibility, I took Plan B One Step. Approximately 8 days later, I had some bright red bleeding for a few days. I was scared it was implantation bleeding, but also knew that a lot of women have wi...
10
August 9, 2016
3
129,470
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Just thought I'd share since it made me more comfortable reading other people's experiences before trying this pill! Last period was august 3rd and had sex and the condom broke the day that period ended. I couldn't make myself buy the pill the night of because I was freaked out reading all the possible side effects! W...
10
August 16, 2015
2
50,354
Gabapentin
anxiety
"I have taken many medications for anxiety and depression. This works just like Klonopin for me right now. It takes the weight off your chest and removes my mental anxiety and even some of my physical side effects. I'm currently on 300mg a day and it's enough to calm me down and take the edge off. Great medication."
8
November 15, 2013
105
56,832
Meclizine
vertig
"I use meclizine for chronic vertigo related to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and FMS. It is the only thing I've found to stop the spin, or at least make it less extreme."
9
April 15, 2013
42
151,598
Chantix
smoking cessation
"It took me 3 weeks on Chantix before I quit. I was worried thinking it wasn't going to work but I wasn't going to give up. I took it with food and never had any problems. I did feel some strong anxiety for a few days but I didn't blame the chantix for that; I feel it was just part of withdrawl. Within the first 3 week...
10
August 18, 2015
26
163,985
Fluorouracil
keratosis
"I was a "beach baby", dropped off at the beach althrough high school us girls would plaster ourselves with baby oil and sun-in our hair, spent time in sun tanning beds to get that California tan, but here I am 56 years old going through treatment. Like everyone here, yes it is itchy and unsightly to be seen in public...
8
February 23, 2014
76
225,461
Bupropion
smoking cessation
"Nice"
10
October 27, 2014
20
96,527
Neurontin
92</span> users found this comment helpful.
"At 300mg 4x daily my pain was almost gone. "
9
July 8, 2013
92
49,558
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"Been taking this BC for a little over six months now. It's a huge upgrade from my previous BC (Aubra). Periods are always on time and short, usually about 3 or 4 days. Only downfall I find with this prescription is the mood swings. My sex drive stayed pretty stable and haven't noticed any changes in weight (although I...
10
August 21, 2015
1
203,740
Mefenamic acid
period pain
"Mefanamic acid is a game changer. I use to vomit, have diarreah, light headed, dizzy, pass out and just be in horrific pain. Since I've started taking mefanamic acid I've been able to actually be able to do things during my period. However it doesn't take away all of my pain nausea it's however allowed me to get a wee...
9
May 20, 2016
12
199,977
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I've rated it 1 as this is my first day, took me days to decide whether I should or should not take them , but thanks to all these helpful inspiring comments, my anxiety about taking them has lessened. I will let u know in a week ,how I am. By the way I do take zopiclone at bed time, have done for time a if anyones w...
1
February 28, 2016
12
47,294
Certolizumab
psoriatic arthritis
"I had 2 injections and now I have Pharyngeal adema, very hoarse gravely voice, horrible dry cough, fluid in one lung, swelling feet, uncontrolled diarhea at times. I was given 2 injections when this all started. I have been on Enbrel, Humira, Simponi, Remicade (also caused cough but went away when I quit the infusio...
1
March 11, 2016
3
228,744
Geodon
bipolar disorde
"Makes me really sleepy. But it cancels out my suicidal thoughts and depression, down side is the sedation."
8
August 5, 2013
31
65,166
Hydrochlorothiazide
high blood pressure
"Before I started taking this medication my blood pressure was 148/98. It's now 117/78 on a consistent basis and I haven't noticed any side effects."
9
January 17, 2012
132
152,223
Ciprofloxacin
bladder infection
"I was experiencing pain in my right kidney, It wasn't a sharp pain, but more of a dull achy pain that was just uncomfortable. It went away the next day but would come back every other day. I then started to feel the beginning stages of a UTI coming on so I correlated the 2 together. the dr. took a urine sample but res...
7
May 12, 2016
17
41,146
Acetaminophen / oxycodone
pain
"I've taken Percocet for several short periods in My life such as fall resulting in herniated lumbar disc, very severely abscessed tooth that required surgery, post op for compound fracture of wrist, etc. Most recently, for a post-op pain reliever (ankle surgery). I'm currently on this medicine. I've been prescribed ...
9
March 27, 2012
17
129,858
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I got the mirena 3 days ago and I've had nothing but pain ever since. It's not severe pain, but bad cramps that don't go away, even with advil. The insertion was SUPER painful and seemed to take forever, but that could have been because I had to get it done at a "teaching" clinic and the guy didn't know what he was do...
4
April 25, 2015
9
105,217
Carbamazepine
trigeminal neuralgia
"800 mg of tegretol and still in pain"
7
November 9, 2015
12
56,497
Humira
psoriasis
"First time in 8-10 years I have been able to comfortably wear dark colored shirts. I have been extremely happy with this medicine. I have a few patches on shin and elbow that won't clear, but almost everything else is gone. Also, I used to get a lot of mouth ulcers, and now those are gone too."
8
May 2, 2009
23
169,122
Vilazodone
depression
"I've tried just about everything on the market for depression, and I can tolerate almost none of them. The first dose I took of Vilazodone was only 5 mg (cut a 10 mg in half), because I am extremely sensitive to medications. Within a a couple hours, I had lost a lot of muscle control and felt very weak. It scared m...
8
June 29, 2012
12
201,725
Zoloft
depression
"I was addicted to opiates for years and when I went to treatment and came off of them was diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorders. Zoloft has really helped with anxiety and depression. No urges to abuse opiates, a general good mood (it's not a euphoric thing, just a normal human feeling). Only when I began tak...
9
April 20, 2013
130
146,443
Tamsulosin
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"I have been reading comments, and felt the need to put in my 30 cents worth. I have been on Tamsulosin, at a dose of 0.08 per day, taking it religiously 30 minutes after my evening meal. I am 74 y.o. and already had a poor sex drive, and I do not miss that at all. What I care most about is the positive effects it has ...
10
December 10, 2017
0
143,825
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I have had the bar for over 6 months now. For the first 6 months i experienced no bleeding with some cramping. (Before being on bc i hardley ever experienced cramps & they were minor. My flow was regular, not too heavy.) I got my period about 3 weeks ago. It went on for 2 weeks before starting to lighten up, then sudd...
3
September 21, 2016
2
67,544
Plan B
emergency contraception
"I had unprotected sex on September 9th, and took Plan B six hours later. I have hormonal imbalances in the first place so the side effects made me hella exhausted and hungry. However, after the longest two weeks of my life, scrolling through this website and driving myself insane, I got my period this morning! Trust m...
10
October 23, 2017
10
171,304
Wellbutrin
depression
"I felt better on a lower dose of this drug. Once the "minimum effective dose" was reached, I felt really jittery and panicky. Once I did my gene testing, I saw that for Wellbutrin, if I take it at all, a lower dose is required."
5
October 30, 2017
2
151,222
OxyContin
pain
"This is a wonderful drug. Blue Cross will cover other pain drugs but this is the only one that works for me, and I have tried them all. I take x3 80mg pills 3 times a day, with up to 8, 30mg Morphine IR, and 8 Norco 10/325. Yes this is a lot of medication but it works. My doctor knows that I, a 26 year old male, 230...
10
March 12, 2009
28
190,306
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
birth control
"This was by far the worst pill I have been on. I ended up getting my period the week after the placebo pills. I did not find the point in that. My cramps were so bad I would cry. I do not recommend this to anyone at all. The cost was good though."
1
May 8, 2015
1
27,976
Lexapro
anxiety
"I had been experiencing milder depressive symptoms for a couple of months, but then suddenly one morning I woke up with all the physical symptoms of a panic attack, which I'd never had before (never had any anxiety symptoms before), and symptoms persisted almost nonstop for 4 days until I could get in with my doctor. ...
10
July 26, 2016
55
45,603
Fluoxetine
depression
"Prozac has saved my life. I was unable to function normally and was very irritable. I have been taking it for 5 months and it is amazing. Other than not feeling hungry and feeling numb to things that formerly made me irate. I have had no bad side effects. I am finally living. Only wish I had the nerve to take it 10 ye...
10
May 5, 2012
68
78,035
Zyprexa
insomnia
"This medicine has made me gain a lot of weight due to the fact I get hungry about 2 hours after taking it. After eating I always pass out and sleep through the night till I have to wake up for my job at 7 a.m. I have been taking this medication for two years now so I do not wake up groggy and foggy. This medication to...
10
March 8, 2017
23
149,680
Mirena
birth control
"I've had mine in for about a month. Everyone I know who has had it said it was great and they love it. For me it has been painful and during sex my boyfriend has commented to me that he felt it poke him. I have also gained weight since the placement. I like that it keeps me protected for 5 years and that I don't have ...
4
April 12, 2012
4
97,843
Nexplanon
birth control
"I just got this placed on Oct 1, 2015 and I haven't bled until today, we'll see how long it lasts. I have had numbing migraines every day since implantation though and my postpartum depression meds are failing and I have no emotion most days and feel better just sleeping all day and add no sex drive either. It sucks,...
4
October 21, 2015
2
62,122
Citalopram
anxiety and stress
"I need help. I'm 16 years old and I've been struggling with depersonalization and derealization. It started after a massive panic attack and during the panic attack my body felt numb my heart was going crazy my vision also went weird and after that nothing's been the same I fell very detached and like I'm in a dream. ...
6
August 2, 2014
21
77,462
Zovirax Ointment
cold sores
"COLD SORE TREATMENTS AND PREVENTION THAT WORK: L-lysine: You can buy L-lysine over the counter in tablet form, one a day pretty much prevents cold sores from forming. If you run out of tablets make sure you buy more; it's like the virus sits inactive under the skin just waiting for a break from the L-lysine tre...
10
March 20, 2017
9
213,391
Benzamycin
acne
"Well if you use it properly, you should be ok I'm just an example of improper use and severe side effects I was a stupid 18/19 year old who mentally freaked out, used way too much. I've had severely burnt skin & redness the last 17 years now. Quite the cross to carry. Wish I never came across it (only had mino...
1
January 4, 2017
8
97,137
Ambien
insomnia
"Ambien has been the only insomnia medicine that has worked consistently for the 7 years I have been taking it. I was on a combination of Ambien and Xanax but lost my healthcare coverage so am on Ambien only. I totally have to thank the Ambien makers because my life was a messy blur of nonsleep. Now, I sleep and sleep ...
9
June 12, 2011
9
180,985
Valproic acid
seizure prevention
"I wouldn't give this to my worst enemy. The side effects are so severe that they outweigh any benefit regarding seizure control. After 2 years on this medication, I was a walking zombie."
1
September 23, 2015
5
68,481
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"Been on the shot for 5 months now and over all I don't mind some of the side effects (to me they seem mild). The most annoying one is the irregular bleeding, for example: I've had 1 regular period since the start, then it stopped the next month, then I bled (spotted) the whole next month, now I am just spotty througho...
9
August 24, 2017
3
201,895
Sitagliptin
diabetes, type 2
"Been taking Januvia for almost 2 wks .... almost instantly had difficulty breathing, rapid heart beat and coughing. I have more energy but i don't like the side effects. i have a hard time talking bc I'm constantly coughing and thats not good especially when you're a college instructor. Just called my MD to see if...
3
August 24, 2015
40
168,154
Jolessa
birth control
"I am on my 2nd pack, I recently switched from Seasonique. I am happy with both, I don't see any differences between one or the other. This is a great product since you only get a period every 3 months."
10
March 24, 2013
7
17,664
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
birth control
"I was on the pill for about 3 years, tri sprintec, it really had no side effects besides moodiness rarely, but I wanted to try something hormone free. I tried the Paraguard IUD for 8 months, it was extremely easy (after the pain from insertion subsided), but my periods were SOO bad had it removed and wanted to give N...
4
January 7, 2016
1
88,765
Fluticasone
allergic rhinitis
"I suffer from year-round allergies to at least a half dozen allergens. My doctor has had me on Claritin and Nasonex. While they didn't completely alleviate my symptoms, he had no other suggestions. When I ran out of Nasonex, I decided to forego the hassle of stopping by my doctor's office to pick up a prescription and...
10
March 13, 2015
16
86,149
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"Totally not as bad as expected! I am 18 years old and had to prep for a colonoscopy and an upper endoscopy. I took Suprep as the prep solution. The taste is not awesome, but if you add super cold water, use thick straws, and have fruit juice in between swallows, you'll do fine! I used the split dose - I took the first...
9
July 27, 2015
20
104,301
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I was so excited to try Seasonique and have only 4 periods a year. I've been on it for a year now and during the first few months I felt great and didn't notice any side effects. As of the last couple of months I've noticed some unexplained weight gain and my face is breaking out. I've never had acne before and I e...
7
April 28, 2012
6
91,107
Botox
overactive bladde
"For spinal cord injury's this is a life saver. I have a permanent catheter so paralyzing the bladder is not a problem, which seems to be the most frequent complaint. If they could paralyze it permanently, I'd sign up. If you suffer from leakage or involuntary urination and have a permanent catheter, try it. You won't...
10
March 21, 2017
17
48,555
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"If I could rate Aubra as a 0, I would! Once I got on this medication I didn't really feel that many symptoms, EXCEPT for my mood swings. I started to cry about little things and it started to become a big issue in my relationship. I felt like I was going crazy because there would be times I would get mad at him for th...
1
July 26, 2017
5
231,606
Trazodone
major depressive disorde
"A GP prescribed me this med to try shift what he called 'major depressive disorder', despite the fact I was diagnosed with Bipolar. I don't know why he prescribed this med, as a lot of places/people have said it's rarely used for depression anymore. This med made me tired immediately after I took it, but it did no...
1
October 2, 2015
15
95,067
Abilify
bipolar disorde
"I think this is a great medication for Bipolar!"
8
April 6, 2008
43
84,901
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
acne
"Absolutely do NOT take this. I have never had acne and the second I started taking it my chin exploded into pimples everywhere!! Not to mention how depressed I was and the anxiety it gave me. I also had no libido whatsoever!! Definitely do NOT recommend this is horrible!!"
1
March 9, 2016
8
177,188
Duloxetine
ibromyalgia
"If I could rate it lower I would. This drug shouldn't be on the market. The damage it has done to my body is never going to be fixed."
1
November 7, 2017
6
200,161
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"My husband and I both used Chantix and quit smoking last July. Used for 3 months and did not go back. Side effects were the vivid dreams which were awesome. Terrific product."
10
February 16, 2015
25
24,398
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes
bowel preparation
"I was well impressed with this laxative - completely emptied me - 14 visits to the toilet after the first dose - and a friend of mine also had the same - 12 movements"
10
June 8, 2017
4
115,680
Secukinumab
psoriatic arthritis
"One week after the 5th loading dose of 300 mg, my lips swelled to twice their normal size, became itchy and then erupted in blisters. My gums became sore, itchy and throbbing. I got a very red eye and began having itching on various other body parts, starting with my toes."
1
July 7, 2017
6
106,998
Implanon
birth control
"My family has a negative history with birth control (mother, aunt, cousin and sister all tried and couldn't stay on it) however my periods were always extremely rough so at the advice of my doctor I got Implanon to help balance the hormones in May 2013. So far so very good. I have had one 8 day period since then follo...
10
September 25, 2013
7
131,064
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I have been on Mirena for over a year now and have experienced some side effects. Side effects to watch out for are severe mood swings, hair loss, depression, acne, dizziness, headaches, memory loss, and insomnia. "
1
June 15, 2009
45
207,454
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"The first dose was rough, I was pretty nauseated by it but did not vomit. I spent about three hours in the bathroom and was able to get some sleep before my last dose at 4 am. With the approval of my doctor, I took a dose of zofran one hour before my second dose and this one went down much easier. No nausea and the ta...
9
October 21, 2016
10
136,275
Prazosin
nightmares
"I started taking Prazosin in 2012 when I was diagnosed with PSTD & Conversion Disorder. When I first started taking Prazosin It helped me a lot, but like another poster stated it did bring things out that had been pushed Deep into my mind that I had been suppressing for years and didn't know it. I'm glad I take it an...
9
March 19, 2017
18
101,182
Invega
schizoaffective disorde
"I've been taking Invega for almost two years. It does wonders for my concentration. I went from being unable to drive, cook or take care of myself to being able to live a normal life. I work, function normally socially, drive and pretty much do whatever I want. I didn't notice that the Invega helped much with the depr...
8
January 3, 2011
44
212,199
Lamotrigine
bipolar disorde
"I have tried and failed every medication out there!! I just could not tolerate the side effects and weight gain. I came very close to suicide and I finally got on lamictal. What a difference!! I am finally not having the mania keeping me up for days and the severe depression of constantly writing suicide letters. I am...
10
November 10, 2013
236
136,423
Mirvaso
rosacea
"Started using Mirvaso -- the first 3 days it worked great was so pleased,but as the days went by it started to leave my face red and itched so this was and is not the med for me now have to wait it out to see if my color goes away"
1
August 28, 2015
10
106,430
Implanon
birth control
"I'm 19, and I got the implanon towards the end of last year. My experience has been very positive so far. For the first two months i had a week or two of random spotting, with very light periods maybe once a month for 2-3 days. Now i barely have a period at all, and it completely got rid of my awful cramps! I do get h...
9
April 27, 2016
14
12,498
Ortho Micronor
birth control
"I was on a combo pill for years before Micronor and it was the worst. I had terrible mood swings, weight gain, increase in appetite and low sex-drive, and the headaches were TERRIBLE. Once I started getting aura-migraines, my doctor made me switch. I thought Micronor would be just as bad, or worse. Thankfully, however...
9
May 11, 2015
34
101,135
Actos
diabetes, type 2
"Effective. However, because of issues with possible Bladder Cancer reports, my new Endocrinologist immediately took me off Actos. Also, nausea and vomiting side effects."
1
November 19, 2015
11
191,589
Lisdexamfetamine
adhd
"I started taking Vyvanse about 2 weeks ago. I am 14 years old I have noticed a huge difference and school and my grades have good from d's and f's to a's and b's. I LOVE YOU VYVANSE"
8
December 8, 2013
36
100,176
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I am 42 and have never been on bc for very long. Last attempt I was on Nuevo Ring and wound up with a huge clot in my leg after a couple of weeks. First few weeks was a bit rocky on this one. Felt bloated a little moody etc but I am midway through 2nd month and my body has stabilized. I may have had PCOS, definitel...
10
January 29, 2016
5
226,636
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I got implanon as a teenager. After insertion (which hurt like hell) i had constant light spotting for 6 months. When I tried to get it taken out, the doctor couldn't find it. I went in a second time to a different GP and again he couldn't get it out. In the end I put up with it for about 2 years, and had to go under ...
1
May 3, 2015
14
168,903
Vilazodone
depression
"I was on Paxil....in hopes of trying to find a drug perhaps more effective my doctor put me on Viibryd. I was weaned off of Paxil in 3 weeks, and put on Viibryd. After 3 weeks on the drug, I started having the absolute worst panic attacks of my life. My poop turned green, and I had sleep paralysis!!! NO DRUG should...
1
November 7, 2013
61
165,835
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I got kyleena inserted last week and just like everybody says it was painful but only for about 30 seconds it feels like a very strong period cramp nothing too bad. I also got it inserted on the 3rd day of my period (my periods usually last 5 days) and the IUD ended my period early actually the same exact day. I didn'...
9
March 20, 2017
7
144,204
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I got the implant 10/13/15 and I spotted for about 2 weeks then I had nothing for the next 6 months. Then the bleeding started and it hasn't stopped. I might get a week break but thats been it. I've gained probably 10-20 lbs and my acne wasnt bad before I got this and now its been terrible ever since I got it in. Mood...
7
June 7, 2016
7
22,697
Midodrine
postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
"ProAmatine is the best thing since sliced bread! Without ProAmatine POTS patients like me would not be able to function! The side effects are minimal and short lasting (they usually go away within the first week) and it gives people their lives back!"
10
August 17, 2010
45
228,214
Etonogestrel
birth control
"Since I got this birth control implanted I've gained 20 lbs and have experienced irregular bleeding. I have also gone through several pregnancy tests because the Implanon gives me the same symptoms as pregnancy. I'm nauseous, I get headaches, I'm tired, I have cramping, and I have mood swings. However, it is nice that...
4
August 21, 2009
2
128,357
Phentermine
weight loss
"Well I have been on 37.5 for 6 Months and went from 287 to 225 I am very pleased with my results and portray I don't gain the weight back once I stop taking them"
10
November 16, 2015
21
200,354
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I'm 31 yrs old- female. Been smoking 16 yrs about pack a day. I'm still smoking and just started my 3rd week on Chantix however I feel I do NOT need cigarettes anymore. Yesterday I smoked 1 cigarette and didn't enjoy any of it. I find myself only smoking still so that I find it more disgusting and no longer will wan...
9
March 1, 2014
31
56,797
Meclizine
vertig
"I took this medication for Vertigo,, it made me so sick,, so I stopped taking it... It didn't do anything for me.."
1
August 6, 2015
29
90,301
Vicodin
pain
"I have sciatica and take Vicodin. It helps me sleep and slightly covers up the pain."
5
May 19, 2009
27
24,099
Tretinoin
acne
"My 10 year old daughter started experiencing acne very suddenly and was getting teased at school. I took her to the dr who prescribed Retin A .025%. After a month there was not much improvement so she also started doxycycline. A month later we started noticing significant improvement. Now it's been 2 1/2 months o...
9
January 26, 2016
21
109,409
Nexplanon
birth control
"I've had my nexplanon since January 2014 and not once have I had a period and I have loved my experience with it!!!"
10
December 10, 2016
13
228,712
Leflunomide
rheumatoid arthritis
"I've been taking Arava for 12 months or so now. It worked in the early days but now, I have quite severe pain and am looking at starting to take Infliximab along side the Arava. With regards to side effects, none apart from the persistent, annoying tickly cough, which I've had now for about 7 months."
6
May 31, 2009
80
62,485
Citalopram
bipolar disorde
"Celexa worked really well for me, in terms of stabilizing my mood. I actually felt really happy and thought with clarity for once! But I had to stop taking it because the side effects are just extremely unpleasant. I wasn't able to achieve an erection and if I did I wasn't able to orgasm. I also had this sedated like ...
5
September 29, 2011
52
61,787
Citalopram
anxiety and stress
"Been experiencing very bad anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, etc & my doctor out me 10mg of citalopram. No side effects the first week besides being drowsy & cloudy minded. My doctor just doubled the dose to 20mg & the 3 days on that so far have been awful. I'm really nauseous all day, still having panic attacks & ...
4
February 1, 2016
13
45,969
Fluoxetine
premenstrual dysphoric disorde
"After having tried everything available - natural/diet/hormonal - fluoxetine is the only thing that combats my severe PMS. Downside is complete lack of sex drive and blunted emotions. Going to try to reduce from 20mg every day to 2 weeks before period. "
6
February 10, 2014
22
119,359
Testosterone
hypogonadism, male
"Started therapy on Cypionate injections with extremely low metrics and mood symptoms. After four years, I was "up" in more than just mood - libido was back and erectile dysfunction was almost forgotten, muscle mass was improved, body fat was reduced. Then, somebody started a flap about testosterone therapy and heart...
9
January 29, 2015
13
179,799
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide
acne
"I have been on it for about 4 days and 50% of my acne is gone, i have millions of bumps on my forehead most of them are gone and my chin still has some on it but going away slowly, my t-zone is pretty clear for the most part, i am impressed but then again i wash my face like crazy so i hope i dont breakout, also aroun...
10
November 23, 2015
0
6,487
Ocella
menstrual disorders
"Ocella has worked so far for me. I have been on a couple before Ocella and this has worked the best. I hope it keeps working for me-- knock on wood."
8
July 13, 2009
2
88,586
Adderall
adhd
"Adderall is amazing. It really works. I've never really been one to take medicines, even tylenol, but this drug has changed my life. Old me was cranky, according to my wife."
8
October 2, 2008
50