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152,210 | Ciprofloxacin | kidney infections | "Got diagnosed with my third kidney infection in two months, nothing seems to make it go away. Have been taking 500mg twice a day for 3 days now and I still have pain in my side, and the side effects are nasty. Bad nausea, acid reflux and dizziness is making me have to sleep with a bowl next to my bed. But hey ho if it... | 2 | January 5, 2016 | 14 |
38,349 | Phenazopyridine | dysuria | "I took one of the 200mg pills as prescribed to me for UTI symptoms. I took it with a meal and a glass of water as suggested. It did work relatively quickly to get rid of the urgency, burning, and pain. Unfortunately it caused me to vomit up everything I ate and drank within 5 hours of taking it. Severe dizziness, naus... | 3 | September 9, 2017 | 0 |
15,085 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I am on my second pack and will not be starting the third one. I was so happy to start the pill because I thought I wouldn't see nearly as much blood as I usually do, but I was wrong. I had the worst breakthrough bleeding. I bleed for almost a month straight, and some days it was heavy enough for a tampon and some it ... | 1 | June 2, 2017 | 6 |
134,084 | Prednisone | inflammatory conditions | "for my Polymyalgia rheumaticaI I was taking four ibuprofen 3 times per day which provided only some relief from the joint and muscle pain. I had severe pain in my wrists, and pain and stiffness in my shoulders, back, and legs. I started on 25mg/day and most of my symptoms disappeared. I have been tapering for si... | 9 | January 31, 2017 | 28 |
14,495 | Testim | hypogonadism, male | "I'm 51. My Testosterone level had dropped to about 150. I hadn't been to a doc in a few years and have been gaining weight and feeling more fatigued and less motivated. Doc offered Testim and others but said Testim seemed to absorb better than others. He mentioned the possible smell and stickiness, but I gave it a tr... | 8 | October 12, 2013 | 42 |
197,692 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "I have been on Pristiq for 10 days now. The first two and a half days I felt sick, dizzy and fuzzy. I have had no side effects since. Lost 2.5 lbs the first week, which is a plus. Was on Lexapro a few years ago and gained a lot of weight. I also suffer from panic attacks and am taking Xanax when needed. Going thr... | 8 | August 12, 2009 | 14 |
2,047 | Metformin | polycystic ovary syndrome | "I've been taking metformin for about 3 weeks . I lost over 20lbs so far.
My starting weight was 240lbs and my current weight is 217lbs . I'm 24 yr old and I'm about 5"2'. I had no bad side effects on metformin." | 10 | July 22, 2017 | 25 |
160,075 | Aldomet | high blood pressure | "I'm sure this medicine has its place in the internist's arsenal BUT UNDER NO CONDITION SHOULD THIS DRUG EVER be prescribed for the elderly. A Board Certified Internist prescribed this medicine (although there are over 100 other alternatives) for my 75-year old mother. Luckily, she is totally competent & in VERY good h... | 3 | September 1, 2009 | 24 |
116,345 | Adalimumab | ulcerative colitis | "I Have UC for almost 3 years now and now start having RA. Start using Humira 02.09.2016. My UC feels like it clear up totely... Fingers Cross. Now I am hoping and believing it will help with RA. I had now 6 Injections and Luckely no side effects.." | 9 | September 16, 2016 | 14 |
123,617 | Skyla | birth control | "Late 20s, no children. Worked great as far as birth control. Sklya insertion was extremely painful. I spotted on and off for about a month. My period decreased however my cramps increased times 10. It has been 5 months and I was in a lot of pain. I previously would only have cramps on the day my cycle started but now ... | 5 | June 2, 2017 | 2 |
107,172 | Implanon | birth control | "I started Implanon December of 2009. Everything was wonderful for the first year and a half. I didn't have my period or PMS symptoms whatsoever. Less than a year ago I started having PMS symptoms and within 3 months I started having my period again without any reason or cause. What is my worry is that I am ovulati... | 5 | June 3, 2012 | 0 |
99,514 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "This was my third colonoscopy in 15 years - the first time using Suprep - and by far the best experience.
My colonscopy was scheduled for 7 a.m. on a Monday. I ate normally through Sat evening. On Sunday, I only had black coffee, lemon water, and chicken broth. At 6 pm I began drinking the first mixture as directed... | 10 | August 26, 2017 | 7 |
217,772 | Strattera | adhd | "I'm a 43 y.o. female diagnosed with ADD or ADHD at the age of 30-it's actually the inattentive type if you want to be specific. I kind of knew I had it most of my life because my bro and father had it. was prescribed ritalin-had energy....but increased my anxiety & insomnia (1-2 yrs) . Only lasted 4-6 hours but raci... | 9 | November 10, 2015 | 21 |
162,528 | Meridia | obesity | "I have lost 11.5 lbs in the first six weeks of taking this drug. However, the first week the side effects were horrible (anxiety, insomnia, irregular heart beat) until my body got used to the product. As I enter week 7 of my 3 month course, I find that Meridia is having an opposite effect on my appetite. I am constant... | 8 | December 5, 2009 | 16 |
187,274 | Sodium oxybate | narcolepsy | "My experience about xyrem is phenomenal. Going back, I can't imagine myself how I survived before this medication, comparing how I used to feel before taking the medication. I'm at least 70 percent feeling better. I read a couple suggestions on this website as far as not eating 2 to 3 hours before and not drink much w... | 7 | August 16, 2016 | 8 |
111,246 | Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir | hepatitis c | "Was diagnosed w/hep C 20 years ago through physical for life insurance. I figure that I've had it for at least 40 years w/ no side affects, but Dr. insisted if I didn't treat it I would end up with end stage liver disease. Not a pleasent thought. Viral load is only 650,000, so I am now into day 17. No side affects so... | 10 | December 10, 2016 | 11 |
98,922 | Lutera | birth control | "I have taken this pills for 3 months this has turned out to be the worst birth control pills I have gained 20 pounds on it without changing my diet I have had anxiety, no energy, severe bloating I spot in between periods I'll be switching back to my old birth control $30 per month copay this ones were covered at 100% ... | 1 | June 24, 2017 | 4 |
73,864 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I have been on this pill for about a month now. I have one more pill to take before I start my second month. I have increased breast tenderness and have LOST weight. I do however have a bigger appetite and my sex drive has increased a whole since coming off the Mirena. I did not have a period but not sure if I ever wi... | 7 | June 15, 2012 | 9 |
74,507 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I find myself sleeping alot, feeling depressed, I have for sure gained weight, and the worst of it all would be MOOD SWINGS." | 2 | October 27, 2009 | 8 |
58,660 | Trileptal | seizures | "Been taking Trileptal for about a year. Mostly because every 5 to 6 years have to change my medicine because I tend to get immune to them.
Have taken Sodium Valproate, Tegretol and Carbamazepine over the last 30 years.
With Oxcarb seizures are controlled but not totally gone. Also, am putting on extraordinary... | 7 | November 6, 2010 | 28 |
75,911 | Temazepam | insomnia | "Started taking Temazepam (30 mg) two months ago and manage to fall asleep within 30 minutes of taking it. Sometimes I will wake after 2 hours of sleep but can fall back asleep easily. Was getting less than an hour of sleep a night, but now can sleep for 5 to 5 1/2 hours. Stopped taking one night and did not sleep a... | 9 | June 14, 2010 | 11 |
158,248 | Ziprasidone | bipolar disorde | "Geodon has cleared up my mania. I had psychotic delusions of grandeur before and after being treated with this medication. They've cleared up and I've returned to myself.
The only side effect for me was sleepiness that was irritating to go through at first, but lately I haven't had it in awhile. I'd also had troub... | 7 | August 27, 2011 | 11 |
185,393 | Saxenda | weight loss | "I started my injections on the 22nd of July, 2017. I am at the .06%
I give the injections daily at the same time in my upper left or right thigh. No adverse reactions from injection location or medication to date.
The first week I lost 5lbs. I will weigh in tomorrow for the second week.
To date my appetite has b... | 10 | August 5, 2017 | 7 |
198,704 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I am new at bc. I just had a baby in Nov. 2016 and got the shot in Dec. 2016 by Jan 16 I started spotting and I have my period now for two weeks non-stop. That has me in a terrible mood. Besides this no other complaints." | 6 | January 31, 2017 | 1 |
8,606 | Zolpidem | not listed / othe | "I have been on this generic Ambien for about two years. I can't sleep without it. I try to not take it but I won't get any sleep with out this. It takes me about 15-30 minutes to fall asleep after I take it. It works great for me. No side effects." | 10 | July 28, 2010 | 1 |
64,501 | Sertraline | depression | "I took Sertraline for two months after a short period of depression.
Started with stomach cramps and terrible diarrohea. Could not think at all. Began to have difficulty in reading and writing. Became agressive and unpleasant to be around. Felt like all my emotions and cognitive abilities had been switched off. Reac... | 1 | June 4, 2016 | 23 |
23,507 | Methadone | pain | "I was on oxycontin 40mg 2x a day but had to increase its strength as time passed. Then the doctor put me on Methadone 10mg 4 x a day. This been effective without any increase in dosage over the last year. I am now trying an additional drug with it called Lyrica 150mg 2 x a day. Now almost pain free, only break through... | 8 | July 25, 2008 | 44 |
219,473 | Ultracet | pain | "66 yo with badly damaged ankles--both need replacement, which I won't do until absolutely necessary. Bad back; recent wrist surgery. Hamstring injury taking months for recovery. And some shoulder pain. All from a lifetime of sports competition, injuries, and overuse.
I take Tramadol 37.5 with acetaminophen and ... | 9 | August 17, 2014 | 56 |
196,064 | Stendra | erectile dysfunction | "Stendra WORKS MUCH MORE QUICKLY THAN Cialis or Viagra - seems to cause fewer side effects too!" | 10 | April 24, 2014 | 88 |
4,225 | Codeine | pain | "Codeine very effective for pain, but some people are very sensitive to it so what out for allergies/ sensitivities. Other than that, fantastic." | 10 | November 14, 2011 | 15 |
190,800 | Klor-Con | prevention of hypokalemia | "Got severe gastrointestinal pain/cramps and diarrhea after 2 doses. " | 1 | January 21, 2012 | 36 |
215,652 | Copper | birth control | "So I had the IUD for about a month and a week and so far my experience has been horrible. The cramps have woken me up out my sleep numerous times, cramping after intercourse, heavy bleeding, period lasting 2 or more weeks. I just don't recommend this to anybody. I take 2 or 3 pills a day at one time because 1 pill isn... | 2 | April 21, 2017 | 3 |
14,748 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "After being off of BC for 19 years , I decided I was tired of my horrible PMS symptoms and asked my Dr. to give me BC so I could skip my periods. The last BC I was on was Seasonale, 1 period every 3 months. It was awesome. Since I've started this pill I have experienced anxiety attacks, and constantly feeling sad, n... | 1 | November 4, 2017 | 0 |
161,563 | Remeron | depression | "I've been on Effexor for several years and suffered severe sexual effects so went to the doc and he started me on Remeron. For the last three years I've been training cardio 5-6 times a week, had lost 10 kg and feeling quite proud of my body. Now at just over three months on Remeron I started feeling my clothes getti... | 5 | October 14, 2017 | 13 |
140,531 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "The first 3 days of taking this I couldn't stop yawning!! I was literally yawning about once every minute. This went on for hours, it was incredibly annoying (although I've heard this is a very rare side effect). Finally after 3 days the yawning subsided. On the 4th day I was so nauseous I couldn't even eat. Now I'm 3... | 1 | January 12, 2017 | 10 |
112,396 | Gabapentin | ibromyalgia | "I have fibromyalgia,chronic fatigue syndrome for 30 yrs, I have like most tried every drug under the sun and non have really worked even at very high doses pain meds do nothing for my pain. I decided to try gabapentin because I read it would help with the insomnia and hopefully stop some of the pain. I stopped all pai... | 5 | November 8, 2016 | 32 |
118,284 | Naltrexone | alcohol dependence | "I've been a heavy alcohol dependant for 20 yrs, been in detox counsellors all that. Until 34 days ago being the 4th day sober I went to the docs, he supplied naltrexone, still sober I'm also on anti depressants and diazepam for anxiety. I don't crave, the thought drinking makes me feel sick. You have to want to give u... | 10 | February 26, 2015 | 101 |
8,931 | Viagra | erectile dysfunction | "Been having some Erectile Dysfunction problems on and off this year, noticeable since November 2014. Decided to speak to GP about it. Given Viagra, 50mg. Taken as needed just to get things kick started again. Took it last night. Bit of flushing, a slight sorehead but have had worse, even had one glass of wine an ... | 10 | April 24, 2015 | 104 |
229,525 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "Lauda has been a life saver for me. I am bi polar 1 with rapid cycling. I've been on this drug for about six months and I am happy and stable. The two things I recommend though are take it at night and take it with a meal. The first few months it made me so sleepy but that eventually wore off. Good luck!" | 10 | September 25, 2015 | 37 |
177,555 | Duloxetine | generalized anxiety disorde | "I've been taking Cymbalta for about 3 weeks now. I started with 30mg for the first week. I found it worked but not quite there for me so I asked my Doctor to increase it for me. I'm on 60mg a day now which I take in the morning. I feel much better on this dose. I feel happier, much more calm, relaxed, less worry, and ... | 8 | November 28, 2015 | 52 |
97,874 | Nexplanon | birth control | "34 day in a row bleeding... Only had it for 2 months and I heard it settles into your body for first 3 months. Ill give it one more month, but I cant describe how its been ontop of work and exams and practicals at school. It's different for everyone" | 2 | October 12, 2015 | 5 |
85,417 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I was on this pill for almost 7 years straight. I had zero issues with side effects. No mood swings, nausea, depression or changes in appetite. Sex drive was the same if not increased. I had fluctuated with weight on this pill but it was because of bad diets. I ended up loosing the weight with proper eating habits... | 8 | April 28, 2015 | 9 |
99,880 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "Unfortunately I allowed other reviews to turn my opinion prior to taking suprep. I have had the gastric sleeve and was afraid of all the fluid intake that I had to swallow. Once I started it I took others opinions and sucked on a lemon wedge every time I would take a drink from a straw at the back of my throat. Hardly... | 9 | July 16, 2016 | 44 |
108,618 | Yuvafem | atrophic vaginitis | "Awful product!!!!! I was excited that a generic was offered. The price was unbelievable compared to Vagifem but I am going back to the brand name. Price does not compare to comfort. I do not recommend this product." | 1 | April 18, 2017 | 25 |
124,870 | Tri-Previfem | acne | "I've only been on it for a week and my acne is already starting to clear up." | 9 | January 30, 2014 | 44 |
120,674 | Dicyclomine | irritable bowel syndrome | "This was a miracle drug for me. The first dose stopped the diarrhea and the nausea. I would recommend it for relief from irritable bowel syndrome. I was also given Vicodin with it to help with the body aches." | 10 | November 30, 2012 | 29 |
120,877 | Venlafaxine | anxiety | "I started Effexor XR (generic version) about 3 weeks ago. I will admit, the bottle sat on my counter for a week before I took my first one, because the negative reviews terrified me. I finally took one and I am so glad I did! I have been on practically every anxiety/ depression med there is and had kind of lost hope w... | 10 | August 22, 2017 | 52 |
115,059 | Diazepam | muscle spasm | "I was having severe leg cramp in my right leg due to pinched nerve. Whole leg would cramp when I got out of bed in the morning. Started taking a 5mg valium before bed. First time I took before bed no leg cramp in morning. I have reduced dose to 1/2 of a 5 mg tablet (2 1/2 mg)and still no cramps. going to reduce to 1/... | 10 | March 18, 2015 | 40 |
95,847 | Sertraline | social anxiety disorde | "The first time I tried Zoloft I hated it, made me feel very nauseous. My doctor wanted me to start on 50mg for 5 days and then go to 100mg, I never made it to day 3 on 50mg. SO I decided to try half of a half approximately 25mg and that worked fine! After 5 days I went to 50, then 5 more days 100, no problems! What I ... | 8 | December 5, 2013 | 89 |
177,955 | Duloxetine | pain | "Lowered pain when taken regularly. If a dose was missed I would get very dizzy. All in all positive expirence." | 8 | December 12, 2012 | 32 |
76,409 | Liraglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "I took Victoza for a few months and it caused me to have Gastroparesis! Sometimes diabetes meds can cause gastroparesis but my doctors were doubly sure it was the Victoza that did it!! I hope nobody else gets this!!! Now I have something else I have to live with the rest of my life!!" | 1 | September 9, 2017 | 9 |
86,222 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "25 yr female. 5'3" @ 125 pounds. First colonoscopy. 1st dose @ 6:00pm. 2nd dose @ 3:00am. Procedure @ 7:30am. Suprep tastes terrible - no qualms there. Chugged through a straw and chased with Gatorade and my two 16oz of water. Experienced burping and minor "I'm gunna puke" but muscled through it in 20 minutes. No cram... | 10 | October 8, 2015 | 24 |
85,210 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I began taking this b/c 2 years ago because I was having a 10 day long period every other week. The pill worked perfect for regulating my hormones so that I would have a normal (4-5 day long) period once a month. I didn't have headaches, mood swings, weight gain, or any odd side effects. Only downside is my insurance ... | 9 | September 22, 2015 | 13 |
106,309 | Implanon | birth control | "I got the rod put in Feb of 2016.. sooo 14 months, and this thing has been bad ever since I got it. I got my period like a week after and was on it for two weeks. I usually only get my period for 3/4 days. But my periods stayed like that for a while , then they started lasting 3 weeks , and then I'd spot for the last ... | 2 | May 8, 2017 | 5 |
84,968 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Terrible bc. I get sick just thinking of taking it. Periods are worse and longer. It's depressing not feeling normal. On my 3rd pack and things never changed for the better. Horrible!!" | 1 | February 8, 2016 | 3 |
122,534 | Linaclotide | irritable bowel syndrome | "I've been on linzess for 2 weeks and feel amazing! Yes I go to the bathroom a lot in the morning, about 4 times, mostly watery. BUT it beats feeling cramped and gross all day like I did before. My stomach is flatter Bc I am finally not bloated. I am not sure how people gain weight on this Bc it makes you go to the bat... | 10 | August 5, 2016 | 41 |
39,996 | Contrave | obesity | "I took one pill yesterday morning and my God, I was sick for the entire day! I read reviews on the medication and how nauseated people became, I ignored the reviews because I usually have an iron stomach. Money down the drain! I have tried phentermine, which worked, I also tried belviq 15 day trial, did nothing for me... | 1 | July 4, 2015 | 20 |
166,595 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had Skyla placed in May. I have gained about 20lbs since then, which sucks. I'm not good with birth control pills so I guess I'm stuck with the weight gain." | 6 | September 18, 2016 | 5 |
202,367 | Lithium | bipolar disorde | "I have been on lithium for a week and I already feel great. Grounded in the world and clear headed.
I no longer feel I am trapped in a daydream/nightmare.
I have no side effects apart from slightly dry lips and this drug will save my life, I have already deferred several decisions to end my life in the hope th... | 10 | May 17, 2017 | 23 |
86,971 | Latuda | bipolar disorde | "Started Latuda several months ago. I couldn't be happier. This medication is changing my life ( years of instability). Up to 80mg daily. The only side effect I notice is weight loss; which is fine by me." | 10 | October 15, 2016 | 44 |
69,729 | Grifulvin V | dermatophytosis | "It worked great but, a little slower than I wanted." | 8 | June 22, 2015 | 4 |
34,290 | Bystolic | high blood pressure | "I'm a 54 years old non-smoker, 5'8"/145 lbs & healthy all of my life. Developed labile hypertension 5 years ago. Dr. first prescribed 25mg metoprolol in 2010, dose increased to 50mg in 1/2014. BP was controlled on Metoprolol but still not always ideal. Dr. felt metoprolol was the best med, since it has been aroun... | 10 | June 15, 2015 | 76 |
166,601 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I had unprotected sex August 29 which was a Monday and after we finished he told me that he came inside me, and let me tell y'all I was fertile and i ovulated on Wednesday!! Well I started freaking out and took the pill 40 min after. Tuesday morning I did feel some of the side effects but nothing too major!! Your peri... | 10 | September 16, 2016 | 15 |
40,131 | Contrave | obesity | "I am in my first week and I have lost 4lbs.. my starting weight was 228.. I haven't had any side effects other than I'm thirsty all the time I drink lots of water which helps. I sleep better and I'm not hungry during the day I can tell about 9pm I start getting hungry so I just go too bed. I'll check back in a couple ... | 9 | March 16, 2015 | 15 |
56,183 | Humira | crohn's disease | "Although this medication does work for my minor crohn's symptoms the side effects are concerning . Diagnosed last year during a routine ultrasound for an unrelated issue . Never sick a day in my life before then . Never had taken any prescription medication in the prior 53 years . Since taking this drug 3 bad colds ,... | 5 | June 29, 2017 | 4 |
15,453 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | acne | "I would not recommend this birth control to anyone. I have NEVER had acne or oily skin in my life (I'm 25 years old now) actually I've always had pretty clear skin and very dry skin, and now it's filled with cystic acne and it's constantly oily ever since I switched to this. I have given it 4 months because that's wha... | 1 | January 10, 2017 | 3 |
130,934 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had my Mirena in for a year and half and just had it removed because my husband and I want another child. Insertion was uncomfortable but removal was way worse. I went in thinking that removal was going to be this quick painless thing, but that did not happen. The doctor could not locate the string, so she had to do... | 2 | January 6, 2011 | 3 |
116,868 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "Found Lamictal to be wonderful, with *NO* side effects (can't say that about many medicines). Really worked for mood disorders. No withdrawal symptoms when I stopped it either. While I do not currently take this, if I am having a rough time with depression/mania this is what I request." | 10 | February 27, 2013 | 51 |
104,571 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm on my last week of my 2nd 3-month pack of Loseasonique. I started the first 3-month pack and in the middle of the 2nd month, I had really bad breakthrough bleeding for 2 and a half weeks. Then during the last week of the 3-month pack, I had my pill period for 2 weeks instead of one. The same thing happened in the ... | 5 | July 27, 2011 | 2 |
80,607 | Mobic | osteoarthritis | "I've only been on this med for a few days. I had a scope of my rt knee 5 months ago and the arthritis is advancing quickly and severely. In the past month I started having pain in my shoulders, wrists, and left hip. I'm a nurse and can not take opiods/narcotics for relief. I was taking more ibuprofen than I could coun... | 9 | February 15, 2010 | 117 |
202,954 | Gildess Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I have been on this pill for a little over one year. When I first started this pill my appetite doubled. Therefore, I gained about 7-8 pounds.The next six months were great and I had no issues. My acne went away and I did not experience any cramps. When the seventh month came around I had my period for two weeks strai... | 4 | June 26, 2016 | 2 |
7,039 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "A life changer! I only had to use it about four times. The last time was about 8 years ago. Guess what? My underarms remain dry!" | 10 | July 15, 2014 | 12 |
66,472 | Valacyclovir | cold sores | "First outbreak was HORRIBLE. Once I got Valtrex in my system, the outbreak cleared up within two days. Lysine helps prevent outbreaks and is for immune health. Has been working well for me and haven't had any real problems since first outbreak." | 10 | July 26, 2011 | 7 |
39,213 | Contrave | weight loss | "Today marks the first day of my 3rd week - 2 in AM, 1 PM. My appetite has yet to be affected by the medication. I still have massive hunger cravings in the afternoons the same as I always have. I am also trying to stick with Weight Watchers and with that prior to this medicine, I lost 6 lbs. I have yet to lose anythin... | 5 | April 13, 2017 | 3 |
85,052 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I started this bc when I was about 17 years old. I had few side effects but over the course of a few months I started developing UTIs. I'd never gotten one previously but at the time I didn't associate it with the bc pills. The UTIs become frequent, multiple UTIs within a month even peeing after intercourse, taking cr... | 2 | December 8, 2015 | 2 |
155,219 | Metronidazole | trichomoniasis | "I was doing my yearly check up. Pap results came back saying I had trich. I was completely shocked. 53 years old and No sexual partner for almost 2 year. But was told can also get from unclean toilets. I had no symptoms by me been without my meds for a year type II i pee alot like ever 2 hours. Yeast infection came to... | 8 | February 29, 2016 | 13 |
144,052 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I am 24 years old. No children and I'm not looking to have children within the next few years. The insertion was practically painless and I didn't even bruise. I only had a little bit of nausea and cramping the day after insertion. I did not have this placed during my period but about 15 days after. I have had no brea... | 10 | July 21, 2016 | 2 |
14,980 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I started this BC at 17 and just went off of it a few months ago at age 19 to one that would help my skin. BIG MISTAKE. I did not realize how great Lo Loestrine fe was until I was on a new one. I experienced virtually no side effects - other than not getting a period whatsoever, even the first pack, which I loved. ... | 10 | August 11, 2017 | 2 |
135,134 | Dapsone | acne | "Black female with cystic acne and dark spots on cheeks and under chin! I am so happy with Aczone. 2 months in and I look different without the bumps on my face. It is also slowly breaking up my dark spots too! Really calmed down my acne and I feel good about the progress!" | 10 | December 2, 2011 | 76 |
26,778 | Sprintec | birth control | "I just started taking Sprintec and so far the hormone variations are severe. I hope it gets better." | 1 | October 3, 2009 | 3 |
224,499 | Levothyroxine | hashimoto's disease | "I started on Tirosint when they stopped making Levoxyl. I had tried the generic Levothyroxine, but I am lactose intolerant, and the fillers in them did not work well for me. I've been taking Tirosint for two years now, and I have never felt better. My TSH levels are optimal, I have better energy, sleep better, and... | 10 | November 10, 2014 | 63 |
223,443 | Epclusa | hepatitis c | "Hep C, GT 3, age 52, Hep C for 30 years. I did Interferon - it was the devil himself and did nothing but raise my levels after a year - that was 20 years ago. I did a 'trial' a few years ago of the Harvoni w\Ribavirin that I again failed miserably. I started Epclusa 13 weeks ago. Promised no side effects. I went ... | 10 | October 11, 2017 | 3 |
71,816 | Tramadol | depression | "Been on these pills for 3 yrs now. Started out for pain relief but soon discovered my depression fading fast. I take 200m xr in am and 200 at night also helps me wake up alot easier and happier. I went off them depression came back and suffered some withdrawals instantly aND geting oit of bed was a nighmare. Back on... | 8 | May 18, 2016 | 67 |
193,993 | Dilaudid | cough | "Stopped dry hacking cough, have used it once but found Drs don't write for this medicine." | 10 | February 4, 2014 | 18 |
107,704 | Implanon | birth control | "I have been on Implanon since November 2009. I got it just 10 weeks after I gave birth to my youngest son. Since then I've had every side effect imaginable. By the third week after having my son I had lost all and more of my baby weight, now I am the heaviest that I've ever been in my life after gaining 25 pounds. I a... | 1 | October 21, 2010 | 3 |
90,989 | Norco | pain | "I have been taking Norco for foot surgery and it has been working quite well for me. I also have been reading other posts and found that this medicine works well for migraines too, I will have to try that." | 9 | August 10, 2011 | 11 |
88,238 | Clindamycin | bacterial infection | "I am taking Clindaycin now and I get a dry throat, seemed to have gained a little more weight because of being hungry, but I do believe it has cleared the infection (absessed tooth). I imagine when I'm done with my course everything will be back to normal hopefully. I'd recommend it." | 7 | July 7, 2009 | 22 |
98,061 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have had nexplanon since February of 2015, it was great at first when I got it, no periods, no cramps, nothing. At the end of July I started spotting (which was normally when I would start a period before birth control). I just thought maybe it was just a few times a year I would have a small period. Well not even 2... | 5 | August 29, 2015 | 5 |
134,616 | Ketorolac | postoperative pain | "After using medication for 4 days my feet, legs and ankles swelled" | 6 | October 20, 2013 | 3 |
67,789 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "My boyfriend and I were having sex and the condom broke. I freaked out as soon as it happened! It was about 3:10 pm and I took plan b around 4:30. I didn't really feel any side effects until the next day when I had a headache, super tired and extremely moody. The moodiness might've been because I was due for my period... | 10 | November 26, 2016 | 9 |
201,092 | Zoloft | depression | "After a little over two months taking 50mg of Zoloft, I feel happier, calmer, less anxious about things, I look forward to things again, I enjoy things I had forgotten I cared about, I laugh more, I enjoy sex more (when I am depressed my mind is on other things whenever I wanted to have sex). I sleep whole nights, I u... | 8 | January 20, 2017 | 80 |
101,118 | Rexulti | depression | "in my third week of 05 mg as add on to Paxil, After first week I thought to myself, "so this is what its like to feel good, up beat and happy" Now this week i definately notice increase in appetite, constantly snacking and looking for something to eat. That will not make me happy as weight issues were already a proble... | 8 | May 5, 2016 | 41 |
43,449 | Hydromorphone | chronic pain | "Worked for my neck pain" | 10 | March 4, 2015 | 5 |
54,766 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "This medicine definitely works!! Lost 5 pounds in the first 5 days even with cheat meals! No constipation like most had but I don't eat gluten. The only reason for a 9 is because it caused some anxiety and mood swings but I have bipolar disorder and depression anyways." | 9 | March 14, 2017 | 23 |
218,614 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "I've been on these pills for 3 weeks now and yes I've noticed that I've been crying a lot lately too just out of the blue." | 4 | July 11, 2016 | 3 |
228,033 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "When I got the Implanon I was VERY excited, no pill popping, sticky tape, or possible uterus punctures. Having the procedure done was quick and virtually painless. I hate needles so this was a leap of faith for me. I have had the Implanon for a year now and the only thing I like about it is I am not pregnant. I have o... | 5 | April 13, 2011 | 2 |
116,468 | Adalimumab | ankylosing spondylitis | "Don't know why, but the Humira Pen injection is almost always super painful. MUST be poor design. I did self-injectiions with a string of Enbrel for 10 years, and it never hurt. And after a recent hip replacement, I had Arixtra (blood thinner) injections that were completely painless.
Why does the Humira pen h... | 6 | November 17, 2011 | 44 |
9,442 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "Omg I've been taking it for less than a month and had enough of it already. I turned me into a monster! I'm yelling at people, crying all the time, kicked out one of my clients from my office during our meeting, I've been having suicidal thoughts and been super depressed. Also I have an uncontrollable appetite, I've b... | 3 | February 13, 2017 | 7 |
86,009 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I've been taking Sprintec for 4-5 months now. The first few weeks my breast were EXTREMELY swollen and tender. It was so bad to the point that it hurt to just walk. That went away after the 1st month. I had very little nausea for a couple of weeks. The one side effect that I absolutely HATE is that I'm always hungry ... | 7 | December 28, 2012 | 7 |
40,312 | Savella | ibromyalgia | "Made my heart race and had severe headaches while taking it. Not taking it anymore, Doctor took me off of it." | 1 | November 30, 2010 | 17 |
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