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207,341
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"HORRIBLE HORRIBLE stuff! I barely got the first half down and fought back throwing it up all night long. There was no way I could do the second half the next morning. Thank God the first half was enough to do the trick. You would think that by now, with as routine as this procedure has become, someone would have come...
2
July 22, 2017
14
191,190
Actiq
breakthrough pain
"overall it has been good, I'm on oxycontin 3times a day long lasting, then actiq for breakthru, it works much better than oxycodone and I don't get sick or lupey from it, however I do on occasion need to take 2 lozegers as my doctor refuses to up either my long lasting or the actiq, don't understand as I am on very lo...
8
November 7, 2013
23
190,423
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
birth control
"I took this BC for 4 months. The first month was great. My skin cleared up, I had no weight gain or other side effects. By the end of the second month however I felt anxious and irritable. My breasts were painfully tender and I had alot of discharge. I stopped taking it by the end of the fourth month."
5
July 15, 2011
1
99,857
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"This is my first colonoscopy prep so I have nothing else to compare to. I followed some suggestions that my doctor recommended which helped. I essentially cut out high fiber foods 3 days before - essentially mostly carbs and protein and no veggies or fruit. I chilled the solution beforehand and using a straw - drank 1...
10
March 22, 2016
23
171,067
Quetiapine
bipolar disorde
"I have been on 400mg of seroquel for 6 months. It helped me sleep and also took away my voices that I was hearing. It works great but I feel drowsy."
7
August 19, 2008
39
211,406
Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin
melasma
"This product is amazing! So happy to see it available again. Negative reviews seem to be people that weren't given proper instructions (or ignored the instruction given) to say out of the sun or use strong protection when using. Tri Luma is the only product out there that worked/works for me and that has made a huge d...
10
February 16, 2017
17
192,024
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I don't recommend this pill. Caused a massive hairloss , I lost my beautiful thick hair , I'm nearly bald. The biggest nightmare of my life , never again."
1
March 4, 2017
4
72,608
Tramadol
ibromyalgia
"I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and spondylosis a month ago. My general Doctor prescribed vicodin ES and Soma. But I was still in so much pain, she sent me to a rheumatologist who after 5 months of tests, diagnosed me. Yesterday I told the doc that 2 Vicodin a day was not enough because I always run out at the en...
1
May 22, 2010
21
7,800
Xanax
panic disorde
"Having burning tongue syndrome is very rare and it feels like you have an electric cable attached to your tongue. After 3 years and 14 doctors and about 20 different medicines not to mention brain surgery NOTHING worked. One day I had a panic attack and the emergency room doctor prescribed Xanax. It took me week and...
8
July 11, 2011
9
196,800
Paroxetine
social anxiety disorde
"I have been taking paroxetine for about 2 yrs. I had dealt with social anxiety and depression my whole life and I'm 51 now. I could deal with it, but when I got a promotion and needed to facilitate mtgs, training etc. I would have panic attacks and it was horrible. I had tried a couple other meds. (lexipro, Prozac and...
10
February 25, 2017
25
64,837
Saphris
bipolar disorde
"I just found out I have bipolar and also maybe skitzo efftive not sure how u spell that. Anyways my thinking process was horrible and I took this medicine and the FIRST day I noticed a huge difference for the first time in a while I felt like a normal person! It was amazing! Side effects I've had were numbness of toun...
8
August 13, 2012
21
93,191
Vortioxetine
depression
"Started taking Brintellix 13 days ago and noticed an immediate difference. It helped with my GAD and depression. I had slight nausea after taking it on an empty stomach so ate a bite of something before taking it until my body got used to it. I've tried EVERYTHING and this is the only medication that did not cause sev...
9
November 21, 2015
78
36,622
Fentanyl
pain
"Fentanyl has been a life saver. Started on 25mcg patches/72 hours and over the years have progressed to 100mcg/72 hours. I also have Vicodin and other medications that treat my diseases and also help alleviate pain. However I have been experiencing a lot of breakthrough pain recently so my physician is making changes ...
7
May 10, 2012
21
79,829
Lomotil
diarrhea
"I was in hospital for Severe Ulcerative Colitis. I was so bad I was going 20 to 40 times a day. Right now I have no insurance, but can afford Lomotil, and it has me slowed down to 3 to 7 times a day which I love and can more than live with. It does say it can blur your vision but so can diabetes, and I take so much pr...
8
December 16, 2009
30
177,842
Duloxetine
depression
"Cymbalta is so far the only medication that has noticeably helped with my depression and anxiety. I had more confidence and less anxiety while taking it. I say "had" because I turned 26 recently and no longer have insurance and Cymbalta is extremely expensive, something like $216 with coupon, so I switched to Lexapro....
9
May 8, 2013
55
219,381
Dexmethylphenidate
adhd
"My son was diagnosed at six years old. (ADHD). He's been on Focalin EX 30 mg for four years. Works amazing he's able to concentrate and focus in school."
10
May 15, 2015
27
187,750
Dexamethasone
eczema
"I was given this pill in hospital and my eczema just disappeared 100%. Pity you cannot take it all the time."
10
May 8, 2016
10
94,057
Trintellix
major depressive disorde
"Okay, first I will say the good. This medicine got rid of my depression for the most part very quickly. I had been cutting myself and was close to trying suicide, they switched my medicine to this and I was MUCH better. However.... every single time I take I end up insanely nauseous within minutes and end up throwing ...
6
March 15, 2016
36
36,427
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline
helicobacter pylori infection
"Day 7, not so bad for me, the reviews really scared me. Slight headaches, metal taste in my mouth. That's about it, hope it works. Good luck."
7
April 29, 2017
3
88,539
Adderall
adhd
"This drug has helped me a lot to improve my grades in school, very much recommended for people with ADHD."
8
March 17, 2008
57
208,090
Zyclara
keratosis
"26 spots came out the first week. A few were very big (larger than a pencil eraser) and they oozed like a greenish pus. but....only a tiny bit of itching during the healing weeks. Seemed to work great!"
10
March 12, 2014
17
173,844
Provigil
narcolepsy
"Provigil has worked well at treating my Narcolepsy. I had to stop taking it when I was pregnant and resumed taking it after my daughter's birth. If you choose to take Provigil and have children, you need to be driven around for the duration of your pregnancy and up until you are back on the medication."
7
November 4, 2009
5
95,098
Guanfacine
tourette's syndrome
"My 10 year old son was diagnosed with mild anxiety and depression. He actually took if for Tics, anxiety and depression He started wanting to stay home more and more often, got moody where he had always been an easy-going happy kid. He developed a few vocal tics grunting/throat clearing and snapping, it got to be so...
10
October 19, 2017
1
188,589
ParaGard
birth control
"I had the paragard put in six weeks after my son was son. Biggest mistake of my life. The cramps were unbearable. I bleed for 6 months straight. One week a month I would bleed extremely heavy. For the rest of the month it would be light bleeding. I could never leave the bathroom with out a normal size pad during the l...
1
February 26, 2016
14
138,829
Phentermine
weight loss
"About 3 yrs ago, I was 70 lbs overweight. I decided, what the heck, let me try phentermine. I only took 1/2 pill per day. First week I felt the side effects like a little shaky, etc. I just kept taking 1/2 pill per day. I did not change my eating habits, the drug did that for me. The weight started just falling o...
10
January 4, 2011
7
8,456
Zolpidem
insomnia
"I have been using Ambien for a few years. I have never been able to sleep through the night. Ambien works well. I have had a couple strange experiences however. Recently my wife found out she was a serious diabetic so we have really changed our lifestyle, you know, whole foods, fresh and raw fruits and veggies etc. I ...
9
September 8, 2012
18
146,348
Suboxone
opiate dependence
"It helped me a lot. I'm glad I tried it, before I just detoxed without anything at home."
10
September 19, 2009
7
180,230
Diclofenac
pain
"I started using Voltaren Gel 1% in 2015 and it really did help decrease my pain in my neck, lower back, hips, knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists. But do need to apply 4 times per day. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III hypermobility . My ligaments and tendons are weak and has been affecting my joints, needing t...
9
May 15, 2017
16
200,394
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"Quit smoking with Chantix three months ago. Didn't want to quit but did it to shut my husband up. Surprisingly, I don't smoke and don't want to anymore. Smoked 35 years, two pks a day. Not sure if this is a side effect but my face seems to feel burny and tingly and extremely dry with little red bumps. As far as t...
10
April 12, 2013
47
14,393
Buprenorphine / naloxone
opiate dependence
"It's taken me two years to complete, but well worth not being addicted to opiates. I would highly recommend this treatment to anyone who has the disease of addiction to pain killers. Your life is worth it, just stick to it! Next thing you know... No addiction. Stay positive and forget the past and move forward!"
9
September 12, 2009
24
166,914
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Soo I have unprotected sex June 25 and immediately took the pill on the 26th but I was suppose to get my period on that day and now it's the 28 and I still haven't gotten my period???? I know I'm just freaking myself out but I think it was just the pill that is making my period late... Hopefully. but I am absolutely h...
6
June 29, 2016
2
70,811
Magnesium citrate
constipation
"I was backed up for almost a whole week after taking a bunch of different antibiotics and every time I tried to go it wouldn't come out or it would hurt to bad to come out. I tried everything and finally a pharmacist offered magnesium citrate and after about 6 hours I was able to go to the bathroom with ease. I've sti...
10
February 8, 2017
13
42,934
Xulane
birth control
"I'm on my third patch, and so far so good! I love that I only have to remember to change it once a week. The first week, I had a few battles with nausea; every little smell made me wanna throw up! Even woke up in the middle of the night thinking I was going to. But never actually puked, so that's good I guess. The oth...
9
April 10, 2015
22
224,130
Budesonide
ulcerative colitis
"With my insurance from AARP, I used to pay $352 for the 3mg using three per day for one month. Today at Walmart, they charged me $767.76!!!!! I have been taking Prednisone for the last six months, but do not feel comfortable taking this steroid for long-term since my condition is from celiac, causing my colitis. Th...
10
June 2, 2017
2
223,338
Cetirizine
urticaria
"I've been taking the generic for 3 months. Glad to see other posters talking about the groggyness and sedated feeling the next day after taking it at night. Just a few breakouts that are gone by morning along with my energy. The one thing is I take it at night and can't sleep for about 2-4 hours after taking it. "
5
July 25, 2009
5
81,896
Liraglutide
obesity
"I have been taking Saxenda for 5 weeks now--have been titrated from .6 for 7 days and increasing every 7 days by .6 until I got to 3.0 . The nausea and constipation is AWFUL. The fatigue--walking across a room and back makes me feel as if I had run a marathon! terrible stomach pains and bloating! yuck. But --I will co...
10
January 10, 2017
15
85,816
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I've been on Tri-sprintec for about 8 months and it is really effective. So far, I've had shorter periods (4 days) and I don't notice a lot of acne or emotional issues. However, I have had a weight gain of about twenty pounds on this medicine despite the fact that I was actually exercising more than I did previously. ...
7
August 14, 2013
13
85,752
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
endometriosis
"I had an absence of periods for 6 months, I'd be lucky to get one period a year. I thought something was really wrong with me and I was freaked out. Luckily I did a 10-day hormone therapy thing and then got put on birth control. You will also feel crappy the day after you take your first pill. It's normal, your body ...
10
January 31, 2014
9
39,167
Contrave
weight loss
"I discontinued using this after 2 weeks due to the side effects I felt: nausea, sweating, dry mouth, trouble sleeping. I think I may have lost 1-2 lbs during that time. I guess it works because you're too sick to eat anything and lose weight that way. It didn't work for me. It's also very expensive and most health ...
3
May 2, 2017
5
92,047
Lyrica
ibromyalgia
"I was put on Lyrica by my anesthetist for post operative pain control following a revision of a Dupuy metal on metal hip. Has certainly helped the pain in this and the other hip and reduced the muscle spasms I was experiencing. However side effects have increased with use and I have severe visual disturbance, foggy ...
5
September 21, 2012
71
36,945
Benlysta
systemic lupus erythematosus
"I have been on Benlysta for seven months now and it's really helping with the fatigue. I finally feel like I can get up and do something on my days off of work. I'm in the medical field and really don't want to end my career yet. As far as the joint and muscle pain it's still there unfortunately. Maybe it will get bet...
8
May 3, 2016
17
229,390
Lurasidone
schizoaffective disorde
"This medication has really helped with my psychosis and mood, but only at 148mg. It doesn't take away my delusions and hallucinations completely, but lessens them to the point where I can function. Hardly any side effects compared to other anti-psychotics."
10
September 14, 2016
2
30,213
Klonopin
panic disorde
"46 years old and suffered from untreated anxiety since I was 12. Last December had my first panic attack and everything went to hell after that. Doc put me on 0.05 mg Klonopin 1 x a day which I split up and take one half in the morning and half before bed. Also take 10 mg Celexa as well, which seems to work well toget...
10
May 23, 2013
107
172,574
Clonazepam
anxiety
"klonopin was fast-acting and highly-effective for my anxiety. Be aware though! Very bad experiences developed on the few occasions I couldn't get a refill. The withdraw is immediate and the world literally stops. I could not think, eat or breathe properly. Eventually I began taking it just to avoid withdraw symptoms. ...
8
October 24, 2015
58
124,763
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
adhd
"Been taking Nordic Naturals Fish Oil for over 2 years and it has seriously had a positive effect. The only problem is, I started to try the Cod liver oil and it makes me feel really dizzy and strange."
9
August 5, 2014
11
86,474
Invokana
diabetes, type 2
"I've been on it for a week...I have a yeast infection and lost ten pounds already"
8
March 22, 2017
4
17,879
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
birth control
"Switching to Nuvaring was an awesome decision and I would never go back to other birth control methods. I experienced no weight gain (people blame their birth control for that way too often), my skin was fine, no mood swings, no side effects whatsoever. You can't feel it when you're having sex and it's relatively easy...
10
October 8, 2013
11
85,833
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I was on these pills for 2 months. From the first week I didn't notice any side effects, but from second week I started bleeding and spotting all the time. In the first month it was very light, second month a little bit more. In the end of the second month, before white pills, it stopped. I had acne before but I went ...
7
November 5, 2013
5
190,184
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
ovarian cysts
"I didn't know what to classify my condition because its many things. Birth control, acne, horrible periods, anemia, ovarian cysts etc. BC has always made me very very sick to the point where I couldn't take it because of all the vomiting & dizziness. I've tried 5 diff ones & this is the best by far. The first month ...
10
June 24, 2017
1
218,109
Amoxicillin / clavulanate
sinusitis
"I was prescribed this for 10 days for an ear infection, my first 2 days I just felt nauseous but I ate a heavy meal and noticed that did help BUT for the past 3 days I've been having severe headaches and I still have 5 days to go. I think I'm going to stop the medicine it's not worth the pain! My ear does feel better...
1
April 25, 2017
5
165,270
Phentermine / topiramate
obesity
"I am a 41yr old female 5'11 starting weight 354lbs. I have been taking Qsymia since 11/14/12 and have lost 19lbs. The weight loss was extremely fast the first couple of weeks until I switched from the initial dosage to my regular dosage. Then it seemed my body caught up to or got used to the medicine and the weight lo...
8
December 19, 2012
58
149,709
Mirena
birth control
"I'm 22, no children. Was on On 4 other birth control pills for the last 6 years. I had all the bad" symptoms" mentioned that Mirena supposedly causes some on ESTROGEN pills. Headaches, dry during sex, acne (on estrogen pill), crazy mood swings and mental breakdowns anytime stress came. Any form of birth control is ...
7
March 3, 2012
1
74,914
Keppra
seizures
"It makes me dizzy."
7
June 11, 2009
25
179,578
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide
acne
"Having tried several different acne medications, and what seems like hundreds acne creams by brands like Clinique, Kiehls, Neals yard, Mario Bedescu and Clean & Clear, my dermatologist prescribed me epiduo. The 'purge' phase was awful, my skin got a lot worst before it started getting better, so bare that in mind when...
8
April 12, 2017
8
117,934
Anafranil
obsessive compulsive disorde
"My obsessive compulsive disorder has improved significantly. It has also helped with depression but I just up my doses from 150mg to 225mg to see if I can get more of an antidepressant effect. Almost no side effect. I take it in the morning and I do not feel sleepy. Anger and irritability has improved as well signific...
8
October 5, 2011
67
187,479
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack
vaginal yeast infection
"NO. Just don't. I'm sobbing & nauseous from how horrible the burn is... I explained it to my boyfriend as someone lighting your vagina on fire, then sending in a swarm of bees to sting inside of you."
1
January 18, 2017
2
36,357
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline
helicobacter pylori infection
"I'm on day 10 taking the pylera capsules. I'm counting down till tonight when I finish all the meds. My experience was having mood swings and not liking to take the capsules didn't like how I was feeling. I'm hoping this nightmare is almost over with."
4
March 23, 2017
3
84,818
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
acne
"I am currently on the third month of this birth control, and will be ending it after the pack is finished. I originally went on this to clear my chin breakouts, which would not go away. My chin is now clear (with some scarring), but both of my cheeks have been breaking out on and off since I've started this. I would s...
3
April 16, 2016
3
173,239
Clonazepam
anxiety
"13 years ago I had my first panic attack and it lasted for almost 18 hours. I thought I was losing my mind and literally was on the verge of taking a bottle full of Trazadone. I was referred to a psychiatrist after my PCP diagnosed me with anxiety disorder and prescribed Valium, which did nothing to alleviate the anx...
9
February 21, 2010
9
70,128
Dimethyl fumarate
multiple sclerosis
"I live in northern ireland i have been on tecfidera since 2014 first 2 months hot flushes itchness fine since then 1 of the best slow down tablet or injection every i hate needles super tablet wud recomend thank god i live in the uk as these tabs are FREE i just cudnt afford them "
10
July 8, 2015
16
153,449
Doxycycline
acne
"I've always had mild teenage acne since middle achool and nothing worked. I finally decided to go to the dermatologist to get rid of my acne once and for all. Once I got the prescription I was told to avoid dairy. I was so nauseous every day throwing up at school for a week straight. But other than extreme nausea and ...
8
July 23, 2013
10
158,572
Methylphenidate
adhd
"I've taken Concerta on and off since I was 9 so 11 years now. I've taken every ADHD pill ever made and this one is by far the best out of them all. It has helped me a lot in life. I was able to focus in school and I always had good grades. If you miss a dose you can definitely feel it both mentally and physically. I ...
10
July 4, 2013
66
137,595
Ocular lubricant
eye redness
"I used this for three weeks....my eyes were blurry, and swollen eyelids, eyes more sensitive to light, matted eyelashes and crusting of lids. Stopped using the drops and now back to normal."
1
March 18, 2015
25
177,150
Acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine
sinus symptoms
"Helped with my congestion. Helped to relieve headache and light headedness, pain behind eyes. No side affects as of now. Used for 3 days so far."
8
June 20, 2016
1
208,040
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"Taste is deceiving. Initial swallow was OK then it was downhill from there. Had to hold my nose; will try straw with 2nd dose. Couldn't wait to flush it with the 32ozs of water. Took about 60 minutes to kick in"
8
April 17, 2014
8
98,765
Nexplanon
birth control
"Cool concept, stays in for three years, don't have to worry about a thing. Except that for the first 6 months I had a period every other week. Oh, and I break-out all over my face, chest, and back like a teenager going through puberty. For me, not worth it but I'm not pregnant."
7
September 16, 2013
1
169,821
Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine
migraine
"I've had chronic migraines since 1984, almost on a daily basis. I've used almost every migraine medicine ever made. The "fiorcet", and "fiorcet with codiene" are the only 2 that have ever given me any relief."
8
January 20, 2011
13
210,315
Linzess
irritable bowel syndrome
"I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome at the age of fifteen; I've suffered with this for five years taking laxatives, fleet enemas, suppositions. I was recently put on Linzess to help with the pain and discomfort of it all. I have followed the directions and waited thirty minutes before eating. Linzess does wo...
8
July 23, 2015
31
148,639
Mirena
birth control
"I just left my doctor office and got Mirena inserted. I took 800mg of ibuprofen and honestly you guys, I barely felt the insertion! I swear PAP smears are more painful than what I just experienced! I did feel a teeny little pinch but nothing like the stories I am reading here. Mind you I have two children so I hear it...
10
November 19, 2016
13
91,909
Lyrica
neuropathic pain
"I have a spine injury L5-S1 area for first 6 months I was on every anti-inflammatory and made me sick. In addition, I was on heavy dose of Tramadol with no effect on pain what so ever and just made me high, then Percocet and it only made me high and very addictive. Then I read about Lyrica, talked to my Doctor got s...
7
December 12, 2015
73
202,998
Gildess Fe 1 / 20
birth control
"I switched to this over a year ago from NuvaRing because my insurance did not cover it. It took a few months for my mood swings to get better (I felt like I was going crazy for about 3 months) but for the last 9 months I feel great. Only have a 2 day period, sometimes some spotting the week prior. But if that happens ...
10
January 26, 2016
1
90,349
Cheratussin AC
cough
"Do not drink alcohol when taking this medicine!"
5
August 22, 2009
30
214,307
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Awful!!! So uncomfortable, The pain is undescribable. I will never take this product again!"
1
November 4, 2015
4
97,847
Nexplanon
birth control
"So I got the implant in July of 2015. At first I was feeling okay, but after a couple weeks I think I became depressed. I get very moody and very impatient really fast. I don't get as happy as much anymore. I get periods, but they are very light and once a month 4/5 days. I've gained at least six of seven pound from t...
5
October 21, 2015
2
181,892
Inderal
performance anxiety
"I have had anxiety a lot since high school and it has gotten worse in college. I have taken many different medicines for anxiety and this is by far the best fit for me. I didn't like how I had to take the other medicines everyday whether or not I felt anxious- this one was great for me because my doctor told me I coul...
10
January 5, 2011
76
46,885
Xenical
obesity
"These pills are amazing! I've been on them for 3 days and I've lost 7lbs already. My start weight was high - 18.5st :( Only 2 side effects for me, feeling thirsty more often and one urgent trip to the bathroom after salmon."
9
November 18, 2015
35
193,827
Hydrocodone
pain
"My doctor put me on Hysingla ER 20 mg on a few weeks ago. Hysingla is causing major problems for me at night. I am waking up 3-4 times every night due to pain and sleep walking. I believe I need an increase in the dosage or put me back on my original treatment of Percocet 7.5mg QID (4 times a day). I am scared that I ...
4
February 6, 2016
35
36,943
Benlysta
systemic lupus erythematosus
"I was diagnosed with Lupus (SLE) in 1984, when I was 19 years old. I have fought it with other medications (Plaquenil, steroids, etc.) my whole life, but always living with the symptoms. My ANA Titer counts had never got below 640, and there were times when it was out the roof (when it should be less than 40); and o...
10
October 27, 2016
18
145,404
Zithromax
sinusitis
"After suffering from a cold for 8 days, I woke up with extreme pressure in my sinuses and couldn't hear due to my ears being clogged. I was prescribed the 3 day Zithromax and after one day felt sooo much better. The pressure went away and I had a slightly runny nose. One the second day I could breathe without using...
10
October 13, 2012
94
157,205
Differin
acne
"My acne became worst within the first 2 weeks of using Differin, then all of a sudden it began to get better. The improvements must have happened at night because I would get excited in the mornings when I washed my face. I have to strongly agree with the person who posted before me. DO NOT GET YOUR EYEBROWS WAXED ...
9
December 19, 2008
45
214,717
Warfarin
deep vein thrombosis, first event
"Coumadin is very effective. Home monitoring of INR with finger sticks helped with ease of use."
8
December 27, 2008
36
56,544
Lotrel
high blood pressure
"so far so good. I have had sleep problems with all the Blood pressure meds given to me."
7
September 6, 2008
22
143,708
Etonogestrel
birth control
"i've been on nexplanon for 8 months now, and i really don't care for it. it's made me gain 20 pounds. at first it didn't make me want to eat at all. also the first month i had a period for 3 weeks and i haven't had a period since which is nice but it just doesn't seem normal to me. sometimes it pinches me sometimes n ...
5
November 18, 2016
0
123,263
Apri
birth control
"Been on April for about a year. My sex drive went down horribly low in the past 12 months to the point where it became a problem. Acne is moderate, though a bit worse as it used to be on my previous pill, but definitely better than what I would have without any pill. My weight fluctuated a lot in the past 12 months bo...
6
December 3, 2017
0
32,735
Budesonide / formoterol
moterol)
"Experienced some dizziness at first, then felt a nervousness or anxiety feeling inside for several hours after the dosage. First time using this medication, and need more time on it to be sure of these problems. Was taking Advair previously with no effects (except better breathing ability)."
6
June 8, 2013
59
143,168
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I've had this since Jan 4th, 2017. It's been almost four months, I've had two periods that have lasted me three weeks. That is the only downside. I've been on many of other birth controls, this is the only one that I have not had any major depression on. I feel completely normal. I've lost 20 pounds since, it's been e...
8
April 25, 2017
8
198,420
Exenatide
diabetes, type 2
"Once a week is great."
10
July 19, 2013
10
134,877
Pazopanib
soft tissue sarcoma
"Once more scan done in the last week of Nov 2017. No changes, it is stable. Hope this continues. Life is continue without any side effects, all daily work is going one. Started with some YOGA and breathing excercises."
6
December 11, 2017
0
1,869
Colchicine
gout, acute
"Reduced initial pain extremely fast. 3 days later had mildly loose stools, slightly crampy stomach."
9
December 25, 2009
44
79,097
Plan B One-Step
emergency contraception
"I have used Plan B few times it has worked. I recently lost a lot of weight. I went from being infertile to fertile within 4 months. One night Jan 16, I was very intoxicated and went over to my friends house. Ended up having unplanned and unwanted sex. I threw up 12 hrs straight the next morning so the next day I took...
1
April 3, 2017
4
3,829
Fioricet
headache
"I've had headaches since early childood and I swear I tried everything; OTC medicines, chiropractic, acupuncture, yoga, different diets, physical therapy, ultrasound. Finally after seeing a million doctors, including two neurologists and a pain specialist, I moved to a new state and started seeing a Physician's Assist...
10
October 19, 2008
105
189,323
Oxycodone
chronic pain
"100% effective."
10
January 5, 2014
20
8,527
Zolpidem
insomnia
"Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but when it does ...it does."
7
April 15, 2011
5
24,935
Compazine
nausea/vomiting
"I was given this for nausea that could not be helped with zofran. I take it on a as needed bases or when the zofran won't work. I have a lot of stomach issues and I can say this stuff definitely helps. It does make me a little sleep but I'll take that any day over feeling sick and throwing up. The down side is the res...
7
December 5, 2017
0
1,465
Sumatriptan
migraine
"I'm a male, aged 24. I have recently started using the nasal spray "SUMINAT" containing the drug sumatriptan. It has done wonders to me. I have had no side effects till now and my migraine goes away for months after taking 1-2 doses. I have been suggested to take 1 metered spray in each nostril on onset of headache. ...
10
February 15, 2010
3
32,997
Seasonique
birth control
"This is by far the best pill. I was taken off it before but just recently got back onto it. My periods on this pill were non-existent. Also no cramps. Having 4 periods a year is fine by me. I recommend this one to anyone. It is the best!!"
10
May 8, 2015
9
53,249
Ezetimibe
high cholesterol
"Dizziness, tiredness, runny nose, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, generally feel bad."
2
March 5, 2014
94
66,461
Valacyclovir
cold sores
"To posters not getting relief - the manufacturer's recommended dosage for cold sore outbreak is TWO grams every 12 hours for 1 day. If you are not taking this dose that would be the reason it does not work for you. Some will heal with less but I suggest that your first time taking it, you take as is FDA suggested. ...
10
October 31, 2011
13
37,708
Vyvanse
adhd
"A miracle pill. First time in my life I finally feel normal and can function like a normal person."
10
March 4, 2009
20
226,756
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I got my Nexplanon inserted in June 2014, I got my period the month after but haven't gotten it ever since. I haven't gotten pregnant either. I'm very satisfied except for the fact that my face has been breaking out so much and gained so much weight."
9
April 12, 2015
24