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158,070 | Ziprasidone | schizophrenia | "This medication worked the best of any antipsychotic for my delusions and paranoia - but the side effects were basically unbearable - Akathisia was sometimes so bad I wanted to have my legs amputated." | 7 | April 12, 2017 | 1 |
115,754 | Divalproex sodium | migraine prevention | "I've been getting migraines since I hit 30 and they just kept getting worse each year. My neurologist had my on several drugs that seemed to work for a time before they stopped working. Finally I was put on Depakote 2 months ago and it's been fantastic! In just over 8 weeks I've only had a single migraine when norm... | 10 | September 4, 2017 | 2 |
40,135 | Contrave | obesity | "I've been on Contrave about a month - started the four pills ( 2 am, 2 pm) this week. I have definitely suffered the nausea and dizziness. It has definitely curbed my cravings - mostly because I feel too nauseous to think about food or drink. I've lost a few lbs, but not sure the side effects are worth it for me. I'm ... | 4 | March 13, 2015 | 5 |
97,054 | Ambien | insomnia | "Ambien was a great for me. I suffer from spine damage and pain wakes me. Sleep studies found I got 2 hrs of REM sleep. Ambien made this 5 and 6 hrs REM sleep. From this I cut my pain meds in half. My life got better and I went back to work. Medicine is not designed for long term use, yet I had to. This was only way I ... | 10 | August 7, 2013 | 22 |
114,904 | Diazepam | anxiety | "I try and avoid taking valium and only use it as the last resort if physical techniques (progressive relaxation, breathing control etc...) don't work. At most I have I never taken more than two 5mg tablets in a day. I find on an empty stomach the effects are within 10-15 minutes and it certainly calms things down most... | 10 | January 14, 2017 | 64 |
50,752 | Gabapentin | insomnia | "I sleep deeper and wake up refreshed. It doesn't knock me out or stop anxious thoughts, but once I get to sleep, I sleep so well and with less awakenings." | 9 | September 21, 2009 | 126 |
76,195 | Abatacept | rheumatoid arthritis | "I have had 11 Orencia injections now and have found the drug to be extremely beneficial for myself. Overall there has been a marked improvement with my rheumatoid arthritis. The infusion actually works up until the last few days and then I experience an increase in aching, swelling and pain. In comparison to all oth... | 9 | February 16, 2009 | 144 |
50,596 | Gabapentin | epilepsy | "I was also given gabapentin along with Keppra for seizures. The seizures seem to be under control and I am happy with the results but unlike the first comment I have not gained any weight. I have actually lost like 70 pounds." | 9 | January 7, 2011 | 15 |
147,093 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "Acts very quickly and definitely feel the calming effect. The only downsides is that it doesn't last very long (2-3 hrs max, maybe even less) and you quickly build up a tolerance for it so you end up having to take much more the more you use it." | 8 | December 1, 2014 | 44 |
80,305 | Estratest H.S. | menopausal disorders | "I had a complete hysterectomy and the hot flashes & night sweats were terrible. Plus I didn't have a sex drive like I use to. I was taking Premarin but it was costing me $30.00 a month with insurance. But the pharmacist said this worked the same way the Premarin worked. It's the 0.625mg Esterified Estrogens & 1.25mg M... | 10 | August 14, 2012 | 43 |
80,153 | Benzonatate | cough | "Well, I guess it took away my cough but it was just a cough. It did way more than than just a cough. I stopped taking the medication 2 days ago now I'm really mentally confused and having so much hallucinations. I know it might say that side effect online but it didn't on the bottle. She didn't even tell us what she w... | 3 | February 27, 2016 | 9 |
141,823 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I was diagnosed with adjustment disorder (with anxiety). When big changes happen in my life, I get panic attacks and severe anxiety. I have been on Lexapro twice now, for a few months each time.
Side effects: Initially, this medicine makes my anxiety worse, irritable, very sleepy, increased sweating and hot flashes... | 10 | August 30, 2011 | 36 |
203,413 | Indomethacin | gout, acute | "Knocks the pain out within a day or two." | 10 | February 15, 2012 | 36 |
22,060 | Infliximab | ankylosing spondylitis | "My first go around in 2008 was like a miracle. No side effects! After 3 infusions I lost my medical coverage. Remicade took away the morning stiffness and the pain so much I was able to do push ups and squats. If you looked at my stooped forward posture you would know why that's such a big deal. I eventually started d... | 9 | February 3, 2011 | 29 |
66,101 | Propranolol | migraine prevention | "This was great for a preventative, I really love this medication- but I'm always so incredibly tired and fatigued. I recently started a morning boot camp at work and am unable to finish a few minutes worth of exercise without muscles cramping up or my endurance just plummeting and I'm wiped out for the rest of the da... | 9 | April 9, 2012 | 17 |
31,544 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "The first dose I used of this Monistat cream applicator, was one of the uncomfortable and painful experiences of my vaginas life. I had used the ovule before and had experienced NO discomfort. The cream applicator was the total opposite. After inserting the cream, 5/10min went by until the severe burning kicked in. It... | 5 | March 30, 2016 | 17 |
116,406 | Adalimumab | psoriatic arthritis | "Humira has literally been a miracle drug for me. I started a little over a month ago with the spring-loaded self-injecting pen. My Psoriatic Arthritis manifests similarly to Ankylosing Spondylitis and it usually takes me several hours in the morning to get ready. I also had psoriasis covering my scalp since I was 15 o... | 8 | February 14, 2010 | 52 |
176,251 | Lorazepam | panic disorde | "I'm 19 years old, and I had my first panic attack when I was four. Scariest thing I've ever experienced. I started taking lorazepam about two years ago when I became severely agoraphobic and had what I like to call 'rolling panic attacks' all day long. I started off with .5mg tablets, 1-3 per attack, and now I have 1-... | 10 | April 23, 2016 | 21 |
76,818 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "First 10 days of taking Belviq, no difference except generalized muscle aches. Then the 'switch' came on. Weight started falling off. Did not change lifestyle @ all. I didn't excercise & didn't start. Lost 20 lbs in approx. 3 months. Kept wt. off 1 yr. After 1 yr., Belviq seems to have stopped working. Have put 10 l... | 9 | February 16, 2016 | 31 |
201,094 | Zoloft | obsessive compulsive disorde | "Hi All
Im a young man 24 years old, I have several issues with my brain since many years ago.... I have a Major Depression, GAD, SAD, OCD, and Panic Disorder.
I've been tried many option, I tried Hypnotherapy, Emotional Therapy, CBT , also I been to some psychiatrist in Indonesia and Singapore.
Finally I me... | 10 | January 18, 2017 | 20 |
145,413 | Zithromax | pneumonia | "This is the only antibiotic that actually works!!" | 10 | September 5, 2011 | 39 |
162,378 | Triamcinolone | allergic rhinitis | "I bought this medication this morning and took two puffs! Now I am cough cough coughing! It did clear my sinuses but created another irritant...I do not have asthma nor suffer from year round allergies." | 4 | April 29, 2015 | 8 |
70,754 | Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine | hiv infection | "I was diagnosed as HIV positive on April 9, 2015 and had my first appointment with a ID doctor on April 29, 2015. My CD4 was at 536 and my viral load at 197,689. I began taking Triumeq on June 1 and after only 30 days my blood work came back with my CD4 at 1192 and my viral load was undetectable. I never had any ... | 10 | July 15, 2015 | 34 |
24,041 | Tretinoin | acne | "Used this religiously every night for a week. My acne is mostly concentrated on my cheeks and a bit on my forehead, so anyway my forehead completely cleared and there's definitely an improvement on my cheeks! So glad. I wish I knew before hand. Tried so many things I shouldn't have." | 8 | August 12, 2016 | 7 |
229,308 | Red yeast rice | high cholesterol | "Been taking Red Yeast Rice for 6 months now. It lowered my cholesterol from 269 to 109. Take 2400 mg daily (2 1200 doses) half after breakfast and half after dinner. Crestor was what I started with, couldn't take after 20 days. Too many side effects. Red Yeast Rice also helped my stomach problems (always indigest... | 10 | June 10, 2011 | 75 |
205,469 | Pristiq | depression | "I tried Prozac, Paxil, Cymbalta and Lexapro before I was put on Pristiq. The Lexapro helped but left me a sexual zombie. So my psychiatrist started me on 50 mg of Pristiq. Within days the sexual interest and feelings returned. After two weeks, she upped it to 100 mg and I've not had to take any anxiety medicines.
Ne... | 9 | August 23, 2013 | 80 |
181,397 | Prozac | anxiety and stress | "I had my 2nd baby 5 months ago and was having postpartum depression symptoms that turned into extreme anxiety. I was always irritated and very short tempered. My 8 year old had to hear me screaming and fighting with my husband and I felt so bad for her.
I finally made it to the doctor and was prescribed prozac. It ... | 9 | May 18, 2015 | 93 |
60,078 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I'm on my second month of Nuvaring. So far everything has been great! No mood swings, no lack of sex drive. Ive noticed it does create extra discharge, which makes for some extra noises during sex... but we just laugh it off. It has never come out either. Sometimes it does slide down and that can get annoying. I push ... | 8 | November 7, 2013 | 12 |
43,222 | Hydromorphone | anesthetic adjunct | "The only medication that works towards a quality of life that is good with no side effects! I have had chronic pain for multiple reasons including cancer. Thank you to my Doctor for understanding and finding the pain relief that is right for me!" | 10 | September 24, 2017 | 2 |
4,162 | Atropine / diphenoxylate | diarrhea | "Other than Tincture of Opium, Lomotil is the best thing for controlling diarrhea. Because the Opium is so expensive, I often can take only lomotil, and it works at the maximum dosage (and more) to slow down my diarrhea. Without it, I would have nothing to live for, literally. It is a life-saver." | 10 | August 9, 2015 | 61 |
209,276 | Geodon | bipolar disorde | "Was on Geodon for about 9 months. Felt good but developed inability to comprehensively integrate new learning." | 5 | September 20, 2010 | 19 |
213,549 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Help! Someone help me my girlfriend’s vagina is on FIRE!!! I'M HOLDING HER hands BUT she wants to itch her vajaja so bad. I suggest you buy something else or see a doctor I mean IDK what I’m talking about cuz I’m a dude but, yeah call your doctor and don’t hold your boyfriends hand unless he’s cool with you breaking i... | 1 | October 1, 2017 | 7 |
139,254 | Armodafinil | shift work sleep disorde | "The only thing that works for my depression.
WAY TOO EXPENSIVE, not covered by insurance." | 10 | May 25, 2016 | 2 |
29,172 | Topiramate | migraine prevention | "Have taken 10mg Topamax for 4 months, I thought I had found a preventative but after 3 months my hair was shedding more then usual. Thought I was stressed out and overwhelmed with small kiddos and hubby deployed, my dermatologist didn't see anything very serious, like alopecia, so I continued. I began taking biotin an... | 3 | January 2, 2017 | 16 |
57,125 | MiraLax | constipation | "I am on my fourth day and still no bowel motion. Each time I took at night an hour before bedtime with water and it's amazing because there really isn't a taste at all. You would never know anything was added to the water. Just make sure you stir it so the water is pretty clear to keep it tasteless. I do have to say o... | 4 | July 9, 2012 | 50 |
140,737 | Escitalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "I am a 25 yr old female took it after I got bad postpartum anxiety after my 2nd son, I couldn't do everyday things, my husband worked 3rd shift and I was terrified of him leaving. Which never happened since he's always worked that shift. Went to the doc after almost losing my mind got there and my bp was sky high and ... | 10 | July 28, 2016 | 15 |
11,748 | Trulicity | diabetes, type 2 | "Had to switch to Trulicity when Ins. wouldn't cover Bydureon. T. shot is much easier to use. Lost a few lbs due to nausea. I have stomach pains, gas, constipation, headches bloating & full feeling. My body just aches. I take water aerobics 4 nights a week. Consider myself very active & this has slowed me down in class... | 8 | July 18, 2016 | 14 |
55,121 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I started Contrave yesterday and the only side effect I am experiencing is constant gas. I have cut my calories and will start walking on the treadmill tonight so, we will see." | 8 | March 22, 2016 | 2 |
157,513 | Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "I am 30 years old, diagnosed on January 7th 2014 I didn't need to take any medication when I first found out, in fact I went months without starting medication. My doctor said I may have been able to go years without any medication because my health and immune were managing it on its own. I'm very fit,active, and eat ... | 10 | October 31, 2014 | 25 |
7,306 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "HyperCare is truly amazing. Worked after the very first application for my 12 yr old daughter. We tried every deodorant including Certain Dry & all the clinical strength products which did not work at all - she would still come home from school soaking wet in her armpit area. I really did not want to have her injected... | 10 | October 28, 2009 | 65 |
42,301 | Atenolol | high blood pressure | "I was put on a very low dose of Atenolol and after 27 days I stopped taking it.. Worst ever.. My heart pounds, my chest is tight with a burning sensation and difficulty breathing... Add cold soaking sweats and huge bruises on my arms and I have had enough of this poison.. Called my cardiologist and told him I was not ... | 1 | June 10, 2016 | 18 |
178,459 | Adzenys XR-ODT | adhd | "Simply the best. The only side effect of this med is increased concentration and dry mouth :). It doesn't make me feel like my heart is racing or that my blood pressure is up. I'm really happy with this med. I had a hard time sticky with Concerta and other off brands, and I didn't like any of the adderall products. Si... | 10 | March 22, 2017 | 9 |
99,014 | Lutera | birth control | "I have been on lutera for about a month now. I like it. No weight gain, no severe acne, since I usually have a couple of pimples on my face no changes. Loss of appetite. I, myself am 5'1 and weight about 145 no sudden weight gain. Although, my breast do get tender from time to time being a 38 DD it gets kind of annoyi... | 9 | January 2, 2016 | 4 |
82,400 | Liraglutide | obesity | "1 week in, down 8 pounds and feel great. I've been very solid on my diet keeping under 2000 calories a day and 30 minutes on the treadmill at 4.0. Energy is great, no nausea or side effects at all. Love this." | 10 | November 6, 2012 | 74 |
92,134 | Lyrica | ibromyalgia | "Lyrica 25mg has been my beginning dose and I have been sleeping well, waking up feeling no pain, have no pain during the day, have a good mood and best of all no side effects! My doctor says that if I am comfortable on this dose I can stay at this amount and I don't have to go up if I don't need to!" | 10 | November 19, 2010 | 28 |
44,603 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I was switched to Ortho-Cyclen when I began spotting on my old pill. I've been on it for about 2 months now and have had numerous side effects: Acne, increased insomnia, increased headaches, nausea, vaginal dryness and therefore painful intercourse, long period (lasted 9 days instead of the 7 you would think from the ... | 3 | September 21, 2009 | 17 |
78,636 | Fleet Enema | constipation | "I had surgery and was told beforehand that I would experience constipation for 2-3 days afterwards. Five days later and I had gotten no relief. I had tried oral laxatives, prune juice, I drank plenty of water and ate tons of fruit. It eventually got unbearable and I had the most horrible cramps. I tried the Fleet Sali... | 8 | August 2, 2016 | 13 |
231,549 | Trazodone | insomnia | "TRAZODONE, gives nasty neck & headaches to some & I am one who cannot tolerate trazodone.
I had taken it for two different days with exact same results. It helped to fall asleep but only a few hours in does the headaches & neck pain woke me up." | 1 | June 16, 2016 | 20 |
155,073 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "Very effective but constant severe pelvic cramps for the 7 days I was prescribed this medicine" | 10 | July 3, 2016 | 10 |
116,336 | Adalimumab | rheumatoid arthritis | "I started Humira injectable twice a week in conjunction with Methrotexate and Mobic since March of this year with no side effects, but no felt benefits either. I had to stop due to surgery and restarted once weekly three weeks ago and been having severe joint pain since I restarted Humira requiring a short course of c... | 1 | October 21, 2016 | 28 |
19,429 | Pregabalin | neuropathic pain | "I was having terrible pain with sciatica. At times I was in so much pain just walking in a shopping centre I just had to stop. Also driving the car my leg was in so much pain I had to lift it up with my hand to ease the pain. No medication I had taken stopped the pain which was unbearable and I couldn't sleep at n... | 10 | September 1, 2015 | 67 |
149,920 | Terbinafine | tinea cruris | "This is the only medication I'd use or recommend for treatment of Tinea cruris (jock itch). I've tried many different medications, and no other works nearly as well.
The main benefit is once-a-day application, and a one-week treatment time.
I've used Lamisil AT in cream, gel, and spray form. I highly recommend t... | 10 | August 26, 2009 | 50 |
169,127 | Vilazodone | anxiety | "I have been on other anxiety medicines, which only added to my blood pressure spiking, but with Viibryd, my blood pressure has dropped down to normal readings, for example, 110/74, and I have the energy level I had before trying all of the other medicines. I highly recommend this medicine." | 10 | August 8, 2011 | 238 |
115,610 | Migergot | migraine | "It has saved my life used daily. I've been on it for years. No side effects." | 10 | August 17, 2011 | 10 |
101,774 | Methocarbamol | muscle spasm | "Methocarbamol is a poor man's Soma at best. Soma is by far the reigning champion over all other muscle relaxers. Soma has been around since 1959." | 5 | October 23, 2009 | 25 |
20,608 | Nucynta | pain | "I was not sure about taking this. But. It works. It's the only med that has worked for.me.
Thanks
CM2015" | 8 | August 9, 2015 | 53 |
136,388 | Mirvaso | rosacea | "I was put onthis on and it worked, but afterwards omg I was red, my face was burnt and it looked like I got an allergic reaction because my eye was swollen. My face still looks awful 3 days later. I will never use again..." | 1 | January 5, 2017 | 5 |
161,920 | Ciprofloxacin | urinary tract infection | "Took Cipro for a suspected UTI and within 3 days my legs were in terrible pain. I now suffer from permanent nerve and tendon damage over 3 years later. I'm in my thirties. I wouldn't take this again if you paid me. My life has been ruined." | 1 | August 19, 2016 | 20 |
204,510 | BuSpar | panic disorde | "I was given this for panic disorder with agoraphobia. It made me so dizzy every time I took it that I couldn't even read a book because it felt like I was in a washing machine being twirled around. I took it at night before bed and I had to make sure I was in bed when I took it and I could not be walking around or doi... | 1 | September 13, 2012 | 48 |
90,834 | Roxicodone | chronic pain | "I've delt with chronic pain the last 11 years, since I was 23. And as anyone with chronic pain knows, it's never going to completely go away. We just want a break, some type of relief from the constant agony.
In the wiiiide variety of opiod pain meds, roxicodone has brought me the most consistent pain relief pai... | 9 | June 29, 2015 | 58 |
196,528 | Eszopiclone | insomnia | "I tried Lunesta for about 3 weeks. The first day it worked okay. After that it was useless. Also very expensive." | 1 | September 13, 2009 | 12 |
198,659 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I got the depot shot right after my third child. We decided no kids for a while. Got my first shot had my cycle for 5 weeks! Constant PMS, I'm anemic so I was always cold. Always got at night. Weight gain and I'm already a BBW. So sex life stopped completely. Was not interested at all even when I was off. So I got the... | 1 | April 4, 2017 | 2 |
56,089 | Estradiol | atrophic vaginitis | "this past Feb I literally thought my insides were being ripped out. Expected to see them lying on the floor after sex one Monday afternoon.I was throbbing and hurting the rest of the evening and into the the morning.The next day I called my GYN and begged to be seen. she diagnosed my with this and several rips. She ga... | 9 | October 25, 2016 | 34 |
21,410 | Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin | acne | "This is my second time using the Benzamycin gel. I would have to say that while it worked great when used properly, it did not get rid of my acne for good. It took about a month to start to see real results. The results lasted for about 1-2 months after I stopped taking the medication. Sadly my acne slowly started ret... | 8 | February 1, 2014 | 10 |
8,543 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "I have taken Ambien CR 12.5 mg for about 2 years off and on. This product works great for my insomnia, but as other users have stated, I have experienced episodes of sleep walking, making random phone calls, texting, cooking and having wild sex with my husband without any memory of it all. My suggestion is that you ... | 9 | October 3, 2011 | 34 |
40,428 | Savella | ibromyalgia | "I have my doctorate in Clinical Counseling and am very aware of "placebo" effects of medication. I've had Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia for years and have tried many pain medications and antidepressants. Three months ago my physician prescribed Savella and IT HAS GIVEN ME MY LIFE BACK. I had some side effects, no... | 10 | April 7, 2010 | 64 |
113,587 | Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine | headache | "I have used this medicine to manage my hybrid tension/migraine headaches for almost 10 years. I think it works well. I strongly suggest monitoring your consumption of alcohol due to the Acetaminophen content. It is my opinion that you should not drink for 2 days after using this medication for a headache. I have b... | 10 | January 19, 2011 | 9 |
218,918 | Depakote | bipolar disorde | "I am on the 500 X 2 ER and people tell me I'm alot more calmer and they see the change, I guess I was on the depressed side of the spectrum. It may also be that I am on Celexa as well. At first I was severely drowsy, but after about seven months in it kicks in. As far as weight gain goes same there no changes. Hair lo... | 10 | March 1, 2013 | 63 |
108,677 | Nexplanon | birth control | "First of all, not all doctors are trained in how to properly insert Nexplanon. The wrong doctor may embed it too deep, causing a 20-30 minute removal. Make sure the doctor has done is at least 20-30 times. The only pro of this BC is that its the most effective BC out there and you don't have to consciously think about... | 2 | November 28, 2017 | 0 |
228,551 | Geodon | bipolar disorde | "I took Geodon alongside lexapro. I have already taken lexapro for this past year and never had a dystonic reaction. However, when my nurse practitioner introduced geodon I went into dystonia . Dystonia is when your body begins to contort on itself involuntarily. I could literally feel my neck twisting on itself trying... | 1 | November 13, 2015 | 17 |
226,318 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Well I got mine inserted in July. It's now September 6 and I been bleeding since not all days are heavy most spotting. This is a bit annoying for me. I was on Depo for 2yrs and it stop my period completely. The implant is ok it's just this spotting everyday want to drive me crazy. No mood swings etc." | 7 | September 6, 2015 | 4 |
197,349 | Paroxetine | depression | "I was on Paxil for a month. I noticed a significant difference the first two weeks and then went back to my usual, on edge self, after that. Now, I'm trying Celexa. I know I need to take something. I'm just not sure which one it is. My doctor brought up Viibryd at my doctor's visit. " | 8 | July 29, 2011 | 2 |
151,586 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I was apprehensive about Chantix due to the possible side effects, but boy was I surprised! I smoked a little here and there while on Chantix. The cigarettes became less and less, as the smell and taste grew to become awful. On the 8th day of Chantix I was leaving the bar, and tossed my pack of cigarettes over my shou... | 10 | September 9, 2015 | 48 |
67,081 | Hydrocortisone | pruritus | "I suffer from Pruritus, a side effect to oxycodone. Cortizone cream is very effective. Stops itching immediately, with no unpleasant odor and is instantly absorbed into the skin. Hope this helps." | 10 | July 18, 2013 | 9 |
152,307 | Ciprofloxacin | urinary tract infection | "Ciprofloxacin is a great antibiotic for a urinary tract infection in 2 days it'll be gone! Pain free." | 9 | April 22, 2014 | 83 |
201,082 | Zoloft | obsessive compulsive disorde | "I started Zoloft because I was struggling with obsessive, repetitive thoughts about bad things happening to my children which made me anxious all the time.
The first 3 weeks were hell. Even the Klonopin the doctor gave me to get through it didn't help. It felt like my anxiety levels tripled. I could barely functio... | 10 | February 1, 2017 | 54 |
41,047 | Acetaminophen / oxycodone | pain | "This drug made me very ill. Extremely nauseated, hot, and overall nasty feeling. I would take pain over that any day." | 1 | March 18, 2016 | 8 |
115,434 | Propofol | anesthesia | "Went in for bi-lateral SI injections at my Pain Management office. Ive had several of these done (only on one side) with a previous pain management Dr. with no sedation at all. Ive had several surgeries and procedures and am used to different levels of pain and pain meds. I was shocked to learn that I would be sedated... | 10 | October 28, 2015 | 2 |
225,789 | Bupropion | smoking cessation | "If you think the side effects are bad, wait until you try to get off of this." | 1 | June 30, 2011 | 15 |
87,116 | Latuda | bipolar disorde | "This drug is AMAZING! My negativr thoughts and mood swings are a
Thing of the past.. FINALLY! Ive been on prozac, cymbalta, and fetzima (last one made me manic).. This is finally the one that worked for me! No side effects as of yet on 20 mg for 3 weeks.. Give it a
Try for stabilizing mood" | 10 | July 5, 2016 | 58 |
76,708 | Lorcaserin | obesity | "I've been on Belviq for about a week now. I take it at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. I have ZERO side effects and am almost concerned maybe it just doesn't take to me. As far as hunger, I almost feel like I'm eating less during the day but when night hits (even after my second pill) I feel so hungry. Like insatiably hungry. So I ... | 7 | October 18, 2016 | 16 |
128,847 | Phentermine | obesity | "Down 45lbs since June 11th.." | 10 | August 21, 2014 | 33 |
127,920 | Phentermine | weight loss | "This is my second day of taking phentermine, the first day was ok, scalp felt like something would crawl under it every now and then, didn't sleep well last night, but I think that was my fault taking the pill too late in the day and too much coffee, and not eating. I love it this is the first time in a long time whe... | 10 | October 23, 2016 | 9 |
93,615 | Morphine | chronic pain | "Yesterday was the first time using this medicine. And it works Great, I also take Lortab. I did not take any, only the Morphine Sulfate ER and it kept all my pain away for 12 hrs. Love It." | 9 | October 17, 2014 | 56 |
203,575 | Femcon Fe | birth control | "I've been on 5 different birth control's, and this was the only one that my body accepted! No spotting after the 2nd month, period only lasts 3 days, it's really great. I just wish it was cheaper." | 8 | April 21, 2010 | 6 |
95,810 | Sertraline | generalized anxiety disorde | "After citalopram stopped working after 10 years my dr changed me to sertraline. Started on 50mg for 3 days then went to 100mg. I was a total mess, couldn't eat, lost 1 stone in 3 weeks, was sick after drinking water, had tremors, night sweats, became depressed, had suicidal thoughts (am 41 and never had them before) b... | 1 | May 13, 2014 | 30 |
157,204 | Differin | acne | "I don't have that severe of acne, but I do have regular pimples, including the cyst-like kind that hurt. I get them on my face, back, and chest. Differin worked wonders on my skin with very little irritation. I recommend it for sure!" | 10 | December 30, 2008 | 29 |
150,878 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | urinary tract infection | "I get frequent urinary tract infections and was prescribed Bactrim by a doctor at an urgent care center because Macrobid made me pretty nauseous and really tired. It seemed to clear up the infection well but made me extremely sick. I vomited constantly while on Bactrim. I ended up missing four days of school before de... | 3 | May 5, 2011 | 31 |
59,062 | Divalproex sodium | migraine prevention | "I have been on Depakote ER 1000 mg/day for over 7 years now and my once 4 migraines/months have pretty much subsided to less than 4/year. That's a great improvement for me as I've had them for over 45 years. Nothing worked before, just many pain medicines tried, or shots to put me out for a couple of days and the aft... | 10 | February 3, 2009 | 29 |
192,996 | Dextroamphetamine | adhd | "Prior to beginning taking two 30 mg Zenzedi a day, my life consisted of a boring monotonous and down right annoying daily drudgery, which some refer to as work.....
However, now, four months later, I'm buying a house, I have a better job in the same field which I absolutely love, I'm beginning to budget my money,... | 10 | November 6, 2014 | 21 |
196,329 | Eszopiclone | insomnia | "Doctor switched me to this after Ambien was no longer helping, as it would actually prevent me from going to sleep at all during the night. I have to say its pretty great and makes me go to sleep within an hour, no bad side effects and wake up feeling refreshed." | 10 | July 11, 2017 | 8 |
176,123 | Levlen | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Originally was put on Levlen as a last resort to treat my Menorrhagia, after 6 months it eventually made my cycle normal-ish, which was great after dealing with that for 2 years.
Experienced enormous weight gain, since going on it 3 years ago, I have doubled my weight, exercise, and diet hasn't stopped the weight gai... | 2 | September 10, 2017 | 0 |
92,407 | Ondansetron | nausea/vomiting | "Was given this for a stomach bug and if anything it made my nausea worse. I don't recommend." | 1 | November 18, 2017 | 0 |
165,383 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I just got my Skyla inserted a few hours ago. It was quick, less than five minutes. I've never had a child before, but I was on my period. I did not experience any pain. The cramps people talk about is just your body's reaction to your uterus being poked. It's weird and a little uncomfortable, but only for a minute. I... | 10 | June 20, 2017 | 6 |
196,889 | Ativan | nausea/vomiting | "I have Menieres Disease and taking Ativan helps settle my balance down so I can go to work and function." | 4 | May 14, 2012 | 34 |
34,798 | Minocycline | acne | "Cured my acne but made me incredibly dizzy and I suffered from headaches. It is the only thing that has ever worked for my severe acne and I am very sad to stop taking it but the side effects are just unbearable. I'm trying doxycycline now and my fingers are crossed!" | 4 | June 27, 2013 | 6 |
134,217 | Prednisone | inflammatory conditions | "Like others, I suffered for over a year with dibillitating neck pain. I tried everything...injections, acupuncture, manipulation, acupressure, traction, heat, cold, pain relievers, etc. Not until I was at the brink of surgery did a new doctor ask me if I had tried Prednisone. Finally, relief! Doing my second round now... | 8 | November 10, 2015 | 46 |
147,961 | Norethindrone | birth control | "Long But Important! Don't Take This!
I absolutely hate this birth control!! It makes me SO rotten! Horrible mood swings to the point where I am snapping at people at work. I have gained 100 pounds being on birth control overall.. that's right. 100 pounds. But this one keeps tipping the scale! My acne is TERRIBLE, I ... | 1 | November 4, 2016 | 16 |
161,631 | Remeron | depression | "My doctor had me try this after several other current anti-depressants failed. It gave me bad nightmares every night for the three weeks I tried it. The last night I took it, my dog (who sleeps with me) was frantically licking my face to wake me out of my nightmare. That was enough. I then went to an old medicine, ... | 2 | February 21, 2012 | 33 |
2,789 | Diltiazem | atrial fibrillation | "I am taking Cartia XT 240 MG for atrial fibrillation. It works and I have not noticed any other side effects other than being sleepy all of the morning. I take it at 6:30 am and usually could fall asleep without much prompting. However I'm not groggy and can concentrate fine. The heart is in rhythm and thats what coun... | 10 | June 11, 2008 | 152 |
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