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87,198
Latuda
bipolar disorde
"For over a year I experimented with many different medicines for my Bipolar Depression without success until I started Latuda 3 months ago. I started at 20mgs, and am now at 80mgs and will be staying at this dosage. My depression has lifted, it has helped tremendously with my cognition (my brain 'fog), and I am an act...
10
December 22, 2013
149
62,699
Citalopram
depression
"I've only been taking citalopram for a few weeks now. My Doctor prescribed it because it comes in a generic form. I was taking Lexapro and it worked well. Unfortunately, my insurance only covered a small portion of the cost and Lexapro doesn't come in a generic form. Celexa seems to work fine so far. No significant...
8
July 22, 2009
1
123,405
Apri
birth control
"Ever since being on Apri I have noticed a huge change in my mood swings, they're basically gone. I'm happy all the time and I didn't really get any side effects. My sexual drive has gone up and if any side effects have shown at all it would probably be that my boobs got a little bigger. This is the first pill I've bee...
10
December 1, 2010
14
80,145
Benzonatate
cough
"Got the flu and couldn't stop coughing. I've worked in pharmacy for years and people always rave about how good these are at stopping cough so when I got a prescription for them I was excited for the relief. They DO NOT WORK. They do not even slightly work. Maybe if you have a mild case of a cold or sinus issues but m...
1
November 6, 2016
12
53,532
Alesse
birth control
"Alesse was the first birth control that my doctor had put me on. I had no side effects and was confused due to all of the complaints I had heard about taking birth control in general from my peers. I began to wonder if there was anything better than Alesse and that is my biggest regret. I took Lolo as well as Tricera ...
10
October 17, 2017
2
230,050
Diflucan
vaginal yeast infection
"I went to the GYN with burning, irritation, and mild clear/white discharge about three weeks ago. Had a pelvic exam and swabs were taken. She said it looked most like a yeast infection and prescribed Diflucan one tab immediately and one tab three days later. Labs came back after both doses had already been taken and t...
1
June 27, 2015
19
203,426
Indomethacin
gout, acute
"Indocin or indomethacin in my opinion is very effective in relieving gout symptoms. Taking 25mg at my first opportunity (the point where I convince myself that I did nothing to stub my toe and it is a gout attack) quickly reduces the pain. I have not experienced the stomach pains or paranoia that the previous post t...
10
June 21, 2010
58
193,463
Cyclobenzaprine
muscle spasm
"This medicine has greatly improved my quality of life with my spasms in my back!"
10
October 11, 2011
36
207,521
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"Tastes awful. Better to drink it all down in one go rather than taking small sips. Shat myself a little later cause I thought it was only gas. Spent the next 45 minutes shitting liquid."
5
September 6, 2016
10
6,344
Formoterol / mometasone
moterol / mometasone)
"I've been asthmatic for the past 5 years. During the last 6 months or so my asthma has really gotten out of control, to the point where I was borderline abusing my rescue, inhaler, a average of 6 times per day. I recently started working out again and within 20 minutes of light to moderate power walking on the treadmi...
10
June 18, 2013
34
8,282
Zolpidem
insomnia
"This drug is fine if not manufactured by Teva. Teva is not a good company and this drug has no effect under them. Save your money."
1
January 7, 2016
6
40,735
Leuprolide
prostate cance
"I got this shot about two years ago. I was told by the urologist that it was a one month shot. I had the shot becaue we wanted some time to research and decide what treatment would be best. Found out later that it was a 3 month shot! Suffered severe side effects! PSA dropped from 13 to 7, but the side effects were N...
3
December 18, 2012
89
98,356
Nexplanon
birth control
"I got the nexpanon inserted a month after giving birth, during that month I lost all my baby weight. After that I gained it all back and then some, I've worked out and watched my portions but nothing has helped. I don't have a period but I also breastfeed so it could be due to that. The only good thing about the birth...
3
April 18, 2015
13
223,567
Sonata
insomnia
"Similar to Ambien but not as effective. I also experience RLS when taking Zaleplon Mg."
3
January 20, 2016
13
125,166
Dulcolax
constipation
"Took two tablets before bed and was up from 4.30am with the worst stomach cramps. An hour later I passed what I needed to in three sessions. The cramps continued for another hour but they did work well. Will never take two again though."
6
October 27, 2016
4
34,981
Levofloxacin
bladder infection
"Last night I panicked from side effects from this antibiotic I'm taking for a UTI! The first couple days I felt a tingling/electric feeling & muscle twitches all over my body, was restless, and woke a few times during the night. Tonight was my 3rd dose & the electric pins and needles/skin crawling feeling was intense...
1
July 31, 2017
3
18,815
Solifenacin
overactive bladde
"Poor results, I have no positive results, especially at the highway robbery price of this drug ($1100.00) cash price for 3 months"
1
April 1, 2017
16
198,210
Ranolazine
angina
"Some months ago I developed chest pain with shortness of breath, it happened mostly on mild exertion and lasted up to half an hour. It was debilitating. After extensive investigation as an inpatient (including angiogram) I was diagnosed with Microvascular Angina. I remember exactly when I started taking Ranolaz...
10
January 5, 2016
4
48,211
Anaprox
back pain
"Great for day to day pain, but lacking if you do lots of heavy lifting in a day."
8
March 31, 2011
11
196,054
Stendra
erectile dysfunction
"Tried Cialis, didn't work. Tried Viagra but the cost, too expensive, and only lasted for one "go round". Tried Stendra and it works better that Viagra!! I was able to hold an erection and go 3 rounds!!! Another positive is that it's much more affordable!!!"
10
November 2, 2015
48
220,236
Amitriptyline
insomnia
"I am on 50 mg at night for pain and sleep. I sleep so well that I am sleeping 16-18 hours. I sleep all night then pretty much all the next day. I can't seem to stay awake!!!"
8
January 15, 2015
68
6,535
Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate
constipation
"I have suffered from a Major Depressive Disorder for many years now and have always suffered from the constipation side effect of taking Venlafaxine (the active ingredient in Effexor and Elaxine. .. dont know about other antidepressants). I used Fleet Phospho Soda for the 1st time about 18 months ago and it was a very...
10
November 20, 2014
4
150,015
Soma
muscle spasm
"I took Soma for muscle spasms, pain, and stiffness due to fibromyalgia and previous injury for over 3 years. My doctor recently switched me to another muscle relaxer, and my sleep has suffered horribly. At 21 years of age I am already very affected by my condition on a daily basis. I can't depend on my body at all, an...
7
November 19, 2009
43
45,606
Fluoxetine
anxiety and stress
"I started Prozac 20 mg 11 days ago, the first week I was feeling very anxious, dry mouth, numbness in my face, but that was only the first week! Now I feel so much better I can say on the 9 day I started to feel more focus, my fears went away, and today is my 11 day and I feel good just great, thanks to God and Prozac...
10
August 5, 2013
136
105,067
Next Choice
emergency contraception
"I'm known to be a little paranoid, but everything turned out just fine. Took the pill about 7 hours after sexual intercourse, experienced side effects such as headaches, dizziness, and spotting a week later. After 8 days of experiencing the side effects, I finally got my period. Definitely recommend it!"
10
March 6, 2016
8
78,921
Livalo
high cholesterol
"I have extremely high Triglyceride, and very high cholesterol. LDL could not be calculated due to very high Trig levels, HDL very low. After I had been on Livalo, a medicine for high Trig, it brought my Trig level down so that LDL was calculated 199, Cholesterol 365, still low HDL. I have tried several brands of sta...
9
May 26, 2012
76
20,499
Vimpat
seizures
"I've been having seizures for the last two years, after being free from seizures for 5 years after temporal lobe surgery. I've had a seizure about every three months. Each seizure was worse then the previous one. Last year when I fell complications caused kidney failure. This has passed. I was on Lamictal and Keppra w...
5
February 15, 2014
37
113,184
Bisacodyl
constipation
"I have a wheat intolerance and also I a, I am frequently blocked up and was recommended to use dulcolax instead of my normal senna for a stronger more effective result. I took 2 tablets at around 8pm and by 12/1am my whole stomach has bloated to the fact it felt like it was going to pop It was pulling my skin that tig...
1
March 1, 2016
7
148,236
Norethindrone
birth control
"I have always had a hard tine with birth control. I was on the Nuvaring for 5 years until I started having problems (extreme vaginal pains, pain when having sex, etc.) And was put on norethindrone for the low dose hormones. My vision was very blurred and I had extreme balance and depth perception issues. I work at an ...
2
June 6, 2014
6
9,138
Cefuroxime
sinusitis
"I went to the emergency room with a sinus infection on a Monday and picked up a bottle of Ceftin a few hours later. By the following Sunday, nothing had changed. I still had the aches, dizziness, and bouts of confusion and disorientation that had sent me to the hospital in the first place."
2
November 1, 2009
17
172,804
Clonazepam
anxiety
"Helped my anxiety. Was already taking Lexapro added 0.5 mg of Klonopin no more anxiety attacks."
8
March 27, 2015
40
92,589
Ondansetron
nausea/vomiting
"This morning at about 1 am I was admitted to ER with uncontrollable vomiting. Literally within seconds of the Zofran injection, the nausea was gone, which says a lot because I was actively vomiting when the injection was given. God bless the men and women who developed this drug. It truly is a miracle."
10
May 29, 2009
32
47,805
Adapalene
acne
"I never had breakouts before even after I've hit puberty. That was until I've turned 15 (I hit my puberty at 11), I have had the worst breakout! At first, I started noticing that my pimples had popped up more often than it usually did, I thought it would go away by time and didn't put much of the effort to try and get...
9
August 2, 2016
6
212,887
Tizanidine
muscle spasm
"So the doctor decided to prescribe me this when I had pneumonia. Then moved me up dosage and then told me to stop taking it. I ended up with horrible electric shock symptoms permanent. I tried going back on it and weaning myself off. I have had every test known to man and the doctor finally admitted to it being from t...
1
November 8, 2016
24
220,930
Diclofenac / misoprostol
osteoarthritis
"I just started Arthotec 75 mg two days ago. I can't believe that after 2 pills I was feeling no pain. My legs were working, I could walk normally, my spine wasn't hurting and my feet were pain free. This is a new life for me. I have been in constant pain for a long time and needed injections in my feet and spine to co...
10
July 11, 2008
116
40,065
Contrave
obesity
"I began my journey with Contrave about 2 weeks ago and still have not had any weight loss. I have followed a strict 900 a day calorie diet, exercise daily, still no loss. I am only maintaining the same. This was a lot of money to just throw away. I am beginning to think any of the weight loss reviews are just some typ...
1
May 25, 2015
11
191,131
Campral
alcohol dependence
"I had been a bad binge drinker for the last nine years. Going on benders ranging from 5 days to at worse 2 and a half weeks. I could remain abstinent for anything from 1 month to 8 months but always relapsed eventually. 4 hospital detoxes, countless home ones and very ill heavy drinking. Had a warning that my liver ha...
10
October 25, 2010
62
39,409
Contrave
weight loss
"I tried this for 12 weeks as recommended. I lost 6lbs of water weight the first week and thats it. It made me very dehydrated which made me miserable with leg cramps during workouts. Waste of money."
3
August 11, 2016
5
49,448
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I've taken this for over a year, and I love it! My boobs have grown and I've stayed my moderate weight. Mood swings? Eh not really. We all get emotional on our periods. Birth control is not 100% effective, but this thing works! I was with my boyfriend for 6 months of the year. We never used a condom and he came in me....
10
December 2, 2015
18
50,530
Gabapentin
trigeminal neuralgia
"I was prescribed Gabapentin 300MG two to three times daily in conjunction with Percocet for pain related to Trigeminal Neuralgia. Taken together the pain was reduced by two thirds and became more of a dull pain as compared with the constant, sharp, burning red hot poker pain I had been experiencing. I noticed no ill e...
7
December 11, 2011
63
11,061
Rhofade
rosacea
"This is a horrible product and should be recalled - I had a very minor rosacea problem with two patches of redness on my checks. I used this for one week and it worked fine - but then the second week it made my face a living hell with bumps and itching - the area infected increased to three times the size. I stoppe...
1
November 17, 2017
4
209,832
Westcort
eczema
"Of the many medicines used, Westcort has been by far the most effective for my eczema."
10
August 30, 2010
10
148,658
Mirena
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I've had it for almost a month and haven't stopped bleeding or having cramps. I keep reading that it's good for women who have heavy, painful periods, but the adjustment time can take up to six months. It's been a full month and everyday has been like a light period. I'm hoping it stops, and the period goes away altog...
5
October 30, 2016
15
159,066
TriNessa
acne
"2nd review (2nd month on trinessa). In my first review I gave a 1star because I got TONS of cyst acne in the first 3 wks of taking Trinessa. I'm now on my second month and my cysts seem to be slowly disappearing or at least shrinking and I haven't gotten any new cysts. I'm starting to feel a bit more positive with thi...
5
January 5, 2016
3
148,438
Glucosamine
ibromyalgia
"I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and have been on so many different medicines trying to find one that works best on me, but no matter what I take I still have lots of pain. I tried Glucosamine a week ago and on the fourth day of taking it I noticed a big difference in my joint and muscle pain. I feel I have fel...
10
July 18, 2010
39
130,315
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I had horrible cramping the day it was put in. But other then that, no spotting, or anything. Its such a lovely idea. My partner doesnt complain of the strings."
9
November 13, 2013
19
199,855
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"Nothing less than incredible. I have not even had any side affects; I'm a bit disappointed because I was curious about the funky dreams I had heard was common. Not a one. I started August '16 and stopped smoking about 3 weeks later. I'm on my last month of it now and will stop mid-January '17. It's really cool/interes...
10
December 26, 2016
20
105,182
Carbamazepine
trigeminal neuralgia
"I started taking Tegretol 500mg every night after dinner. Initial ten days were extremely tough....very sleepy and was sleeping over 12 hours a day. Slowly there was some improvement but still very lethargic, struggling to concentrate, do day to day activities. Going back to doc. for a reassessment. The pain is down a...
7
August 26, 2016
25
185,911
Desvenlafaxine
depression
"I took one dose and ended up in the ER with a horrible pounding, predominately right sided migraine. Along with about 6 hours of vomiting. It had to have been the worst migraine of my life."
1
June 15, 2017
15
97,339
Ambien
insomnia
"I have been taking this drug for a few months now. I had a severe accident at work so I have severe nerve pain and found that taking ambien helps me sleep at night, but it does sometimes like others have said make me forget what I did after I took it but I have lots of energy the next morning."
10
June 9, 2008
61
106,674
Implanon
birth control
"When I first got the implanon I didn't stop bleeding so my doctor gave me a medication for a few days to help. Well it's been over a year and I still bleed every other week. I've gained some weight too but my main issue is the bleeding. It's such an inconvenience and I cannot wait to take it out. As a form of birth co...
3
August 24, 2015
4
145,357
Zithromax
chlamydia infection
"Soooo, I get a call saying I need to get checked, and of course I'm all butt hurt because I've had like one fling in my whole life and of course it's the only guy I didn't use protection with. So I go in, I get tested. I get the results. It's chlyamidia. My doctor prescribes me the drink powder and honestly, taking th...
10
May 26, 2016
8
106,045
Atomoxetine
adhd
"My doctor tried to put me on this. It gave me heartburn and a bad headache. I was not able to control bowel movements either. Sometimes I would actually stain the back of my pants. One good thing is I had an erection for hours. It did make me lose 40 pounds the first month I was on it though."
1
November 17, 2011
7
197,092
Paroxetine
anxiety and stress
"I have been very unsure and reluctantly gave in to trying paroxetine as a first anti-depressant I've ever tried. Before I took them my moderate depression (triggered by several major life changes with a huge amount of stress) quickly developed into more severe depression and anxiety. I thought honestly 'anything has ...
9
May 7, 2015
15
61,020
Focalin
adhd
"I waited a couple of months before I wrote a review because I wanted to make sure it worked. My son, 7yrs old, has been on focal for 3 months. He is doing wonders with it. It helps him stay grounded to get all his daily tasks done and his concentration in school has been awarded by teachers and peers. The only issue i...
10
December 8, 2016
28
132,844
Loestrin 24 Fe
acne
"Absolutely hated this birth control pill. Within a few days of taking it, the cystic acne started and I read some reviews urging people to stick with it and it'd get better, so I did for 6 months, but this wasn't the case for me. My skin got worse.. A lot worse. My skin wasn't great to begin with, but it was horrible ...
1
September 10, 2016
4
432
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"I started the birth control shot in 2013 the day before my 20th birthday. To say the least, it was a terrible decision. The shot was great in some ways. I did not have a period the entire time I was on the shot (3 months) and through my 1st month on the pill after. My periods were always irregular though. It was a...
2
November 1, 2013
4
111,518
Cipro
urinary tract infection
"I had UTi for 13 days and I was too much woried about it. it was a very painful expirience when urinate. so I searched out and choose the cipro. I had taken 2 pills 250 Mg in 24 hours. Believe me I had no notice any side effect of this medicine axcept a minor headch and I feel 70% beter then before.It works for me an...
9
June 15, 2016
55
208,665
Sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur
seborrheic dermatitis
"I had an outbreak of peri-oral dermatitis in addition to my Rosacea. I used a high powered cortisone cream that worked amazingly well, but when I went off of it I had an extreme rebound outbreak (much worse than I've ever had). I used many natural remedies (aloe gel, aloe juice, lavender) which eased the outbreak but ...
9
August 13, 2009
13
9,743
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"This is the best oral contraceptive I've been on thus far. In the past 7 years I have been on: tri-cyclen lo, Alesse for 4 years and Diane. This is the first contraceptive where I have felt like myself. No side effects, no breakthrough bleeding as long as I take it the same time everyday and only two day periods. This...
10
August 19, 2015
3
47,548
Tapentadol
pain
"I have numerous chronic conditions but I will speak about my pain. I have been attending the pain clinic for approximately 5 years and have tried every conceivable pain medication that I could get including a ketamine iv , nothing has worked until now. I am on 500 mg of Palexia/tapentadol/Nucynta and it works. I have ...
10
January 5, 2014
120
59,174
Estring
atrophic vaginitis
"I have been using it for almost 10 years - was definitely not this expensive when I started. My first cost was only $75, then it went to $100 and my doctor gave me one of the manufacturers coupons. I did only pay $15 for each ring until last year when I needed a new prescription. The new coupon has a max. discount ...
9
March 23, 2017
6
203,640
Zyban
smoking cessation
"Given Zyban to help me stop smoking and it worked. I quit smoking, drinking tea and sodas too. To this day I do not want to smoke or drink tea or sodas. I didn't know that I would feel so good too. I didn't feel depressed anymore. I felt content with life. The only draw back I experienced was some dizziness."
9
June 18, 2009
83
13,361
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine
adhd
"Works great for my ADHD. It's the first drug I was prescribed for it and I think I'll be sticking with it. The only effects other than helping with focus that I've had so far are some extra energy and a little bit of a reduction in appetite. I'll have to switch to immediate release next month though, since the extende...
9
August 31, 2016
18
68,072
Plan B
emergency contraception
"Took the pill within 12 hours of having unprotected sex and I just found out I'm pregnant! It is only 95% accurate within 24 hours and 61% within 48-72 hours!"
1
December 31, 2015
8
124,737
Tri-Previfem
birth control
"I started this birth control about 2 months after becoming sexually active. Still being in the same relationship I have seen major changes. This medicine works great to prevent pregnancy, but I've had uncontrollable mood swing along with bad anxiety involving my relationship. As a person that has always had long term ...
3
August 31, 2016
6
75,317
Vistaril
anxiety
"I'm glad I was prescribed Vistaril. It relives anxiety quickly without all the downsides of Klonopin or Xanax. The drowsiness is more pronounced, but I'll take it over a panic attack. This seems like a good medicine to take as needed. Be careful driving, and remember to rely on natural coping skills as well. To the pe...
10
February 6, 2015
82
152,582
Lortab
pain
"Was very beneficial when taken with a muscle relaxer for extreme pain in neck and arm. I was also taking Naproxen."
8
October 20, 2008
21
197,830
Onglyza
diabetes, type 2
"I've been a diabetic for two years. The first year my numbers were maxing out my meter. At 9 months I started on low dose of onglazia. I started feeling better. Then by 1 full year as diabetic I was taking a slightly higher dose. I ve dropped 50lbs with the metformin and onglazia combined. Now at two years of takin...
10
January 23, 2016
17
219,980
Amitriptyline
depression
"Drug worked like a miracle on anxiety and depression - BUT, it made my ears ring and caused hearing loss. NOW more depressed than ever. 75 mg for 6 days and ear went numb. Nightmare scenario and I'm living it."
8
March 2, 2016
16
86,552
Invokana
diabetes, type 2
"Been on invokana 300mg once a day, taken prior to breakfast, for 8 weeks, third box starts today, slight burning around head of penis week 1&2 wash more. Gone. Thirst all day ,most drink a lot upward of 6-8 bottles per day, peeing a lot 9 times a day. Good thing as you most flush kidneys , weight loss, wow. Lost 31 po...
9
July 18, 2015
75
43,196
Sronyx
birth control
"I was on Yasmin and had no issues. Went to the local health department clinic and was put on Sronyx because the clinic did not carry Yasmin. Since the switch I have had discomfort in lower abdomen, have not had a period since... not pregnant. Have lost sexual desire and have an out of control appetite for sweets. I am...
4
October 24, 2010
16
44,085
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"Tri-Sprintec works GREAT when used correctly of course and definitely helps to fight acne. However I have been on this medicine for 4 months and have gained 9 pounds (from 127lbs- 136lbs). While I enjoy this weight gain (for now) Its hard to recommend this to anyone else since everyone's body is different. But it work...
9
May 1, 2012
4
190,314
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
birth control
"I love this birth control. After reading all of the reviews, I was really scared to go on it, but ever since, I have nothing but good things to say. No weight gain, haven't gotten pregnant, plus my sex drive is through the roof now. The only downside is that I'm way more emotional than I usually am; like crying a lot ...
8
February 17, 2015
15
179,116
Olanzapine
depression
"I was only on Zyprexa for 10 days but it made me so tired I couldn't even function. All I wanted to do was sleep all day. And it made my depression worse. I was so depressed by that 10th day that I almost quit my job because I just felt like I couldn't handle any stress at all. So glad I stopped taking this drug."
1
July 23, 2017
12
141,313
Escitalopram
anxiety
"I've been on and off Lexapro for 6 years. I got off it twice thinking I was completely fine and then a year later (both times getting off) my anxiety came back tenfold. I am back on Lexapro now and happier than ever. Many people are scared of being on medicine or asking for help but we are all made differently and som...
10
November 19, 2014
101
133,713
Bactrim DS
urinary tract infection
"So, I wanted to review this drug because I've been on five antibiotic treatments within the last month and a half for the craziest UTI I've ever experienced in my life. Landed in the ER for fevers and pain and worst was the mental confusion.... Anyways, during this time I've been on IV antibiotics, Z pak as well as ...
8
October 30, 2015
14
132,082
Tacrolimus
organ transplant, rejection prophylaxis
"Liver transplant 8 years ago. No Problems."
9
September 21, 2010
13
26,181
Sprintec
birth control
"75.000$ hospital bill I was on sprintec for less than a year when I one day fainted. I was taken to the er and was UNCONSCIOUS for 3 HOURS. After CT scans and MRIs they found out I had blood clots in my lungs literally blocking oxygen going to my brain and a blood clot in my HEART. I was in the ICU for a week and had...
1
December 24, 2016
6
5,800
Orap
tourette's syndrome
"I am an 18 year old male. I fond out I had Tourette's Syndrome when I was 15 and I was put on Orap. Orap helped me, my girlfriend says my tics aren't that bad."
9
December 13, 2011
14
2,466
Uceris
ulcerative colitis, active
"Had bleeding, diarrhea, frequent trips to the bathroom...Started to notice a difference within a day and a half of taking this. Not as many bathroom trips...actually starting to feel normal again."
8
July 22, 2016
9
43,636
LoSeasonique
birth control
"I am on my second pack, (a week and a day has past) and I haven't had my period yet. I took a pregnancy test, it was negative, but I still am concerned about no period. "
8
August 9, 2010
4
190,805
Lupron
prostate cance
"Saving life is most important. However, so is quality of life. My husband of 30 years, the most stable, peaceful, fun, loving person I had ever met, completely disappeared with this drug. Physical side effects are horrible, but the potential psychological and emotional impact of this treatment can be even worse. And,...
4
July 1, 2017
14
193,432
Cyclobenzaprine
muscle spasm
"This medicine has been a blessing for me after trying chiropractor. Physical therapy, injections, etc. I suffer from fibromyalgia, scoliosis, bulging neck disc. I sometimes get tired but after 61 years of being very active and hard work (I mean hard) naps are expected. Sometimes all of us need to slow down."
8
April 1, 2011
31
141,223
Escitalopram
generalized anxiety disorde
"I have used lexapro long term, over two years. It is incredibly effective for my anxiety and I only get side effects if I forget to take it. 20mg once daily"
10
May 31, 2015
49
2,748
Diltiazem
high blood pressure
"Diltiazem for High Blood Pressure: Atrial Fibrillation: Atrial Flutter I took Diltiazem before surgery and then continued it after for high blood pressure. It worked just fine for a while although the 12 hr only lasted for 4- 5 hours in my case. Then I started getting toothaches and really bad gingivitis. I did h...
3
September 29, 2013
41
80,707
Tussionex Pennkinetic
cough
"This is hands down the best cough medicine I've ever taken. I had a cough so severe that I wet myself or threw up during uncontrollable coughing fits. Needless to say, I couldn't sleep at night for more than the few hours when I just passed out from total exhaustion. My first dose of Tussionex didn't totally get ri...
8
February 28, 2016
20
145,734
Qsymia
obesity
"I am 5'10 and when I started taking this medication I was at 240 after the first 45 days I was down 16 pounds and it has been a nice steady slow 6 to 10 pounds at each weigh in. I am now down to 180 and I feel GREAT. Worth every penny, and my only side effect's were dry mouth and I did have to go on a potassium supp...
10
April 26, 2015
34
223,144
Estradiol
postmenopausal symptoms
"What a God send! After menopause at 50 I first thought "yes! no more periods" then the fun started, night sweats, hot flashes at the worst times like during business meetings, my Dr. started me on the patch .50 and within 2 days it was like a miracle - I could sleep without a towel on my pillow and the hot flashes dis...
10
May 20, 2015
56
53,364
Clozapine
schizophrenia
"I've been on everything to treat my disease, seriously. My condition is a little different. I'm very intelligent, but my positive symptoms kept me in constant fear and stress. I was so unmotivated and depressed I couldn't handle life. My first psychiatrist was terrible. He loaded me up on benzos and SSRIs. It was like...
10
April 13, 2014
86
125,913
Viibryd
major depressive disorde
"Traumatic experience caused me to suffer major depressive disorder. Tried therapy, didn't work. Finally tried medication two years later. Doctor prescribed me viibryd. Took my first dose in the morning, by lunch time I felt sick and nauseated. Had to leave work bc I felt so awful. My doctor lowered my dose and I ...
1
June 1, 2015
18
59,495
Avelox
pneumonia
"It took me two whole days of agony and suffering pneumonia while thinking whether to take this medicine or not, the reviews and side effects are terrifying. But I got over it and took the pill: Here's what I did. Everyday at 1pm I eat something not too heavy but satisfying, then at 2pm I take the pill with a whole 500...
10
September 25, 2013
52
140,975
Escitalopram
major depressive disorde
"I'm on my 5th day taking Lexapro 10mg and the side effects have been horrible! The most I can put into my stomach is a breakfast essential shake in a whole day, I get heavy head aches, the back of my eyes hurt like hell, I wake up drenched in sweat, my whole body aches to the point where I can barely walk, I get very ...
1
March 24, 2016
15
153,325
Doxycycline
acne
"This is far from the godsend every one else has claimed it to be. I'm two months in and have witnessed almost no results, other than the zits are less large and less painful. But in no way are their less zits. As an added "bonus", my acne scare like never before. The scarring is impossible to get rid of and impossible...
5
May 16, 2015
10
108,054
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
birth control
"I had taken this medication before so I thought I knew what to expect. I'm 24 and have tried various types of BC. Although the patch was less inconvenient then taking a pill daily, the side effects weren't worth it. I immediately gained 3 pounds (within the first week), I broke out ALL over my face, I've had three lar...
2
January 28, 2016
0
176,360
Lorazepam
anxiety
"Calmed me down enough to talk to the Psychiatrist and Social Worker when I had been detained under section 136 but didn't feel it very much and wore off quite quickly. Not as good as Diazepam"
6
December 19, 2015
14
114,290
Nicotine
smoking cessation
"I used Nicoderm patch and it helped a lot, I smoked and use hookah pens for over 10 years and wanted to quit because of my health. I was smoke free for 1 year, then I had a major emotional break down and went back to smoking. Now I'm on the patch again and its been a week and I' have no cravings for cigarettes or hook...
10
September 1, 2017
6
192,662
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"Great ...I'm not pregnant."
10
November 18, 2011
9
62,584
Citalopram
postpartum depression
"Celexa worked wonders for my postpartum depression. My depression stated later than normal, my child was 9 months. At first I felt "out of it", like I couldn't concentrate. After a week that went away. I also have mild OCD and it helped that too. I did gain a little weight and was craving food more. My husband s...
9
November 17, 2010
34
231,873
Trazodone
sedation
"I love trazodone. I am taking trazodone for sleep. It helps me sleep 8 hours. I also like it because it helps with depression and anxiety. The medicine calms me throughout the night. I have no anxiety and depression since I started taking it. I will continue to take it as long as I can."
10
May 2, 2012
135