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Hydrocortisone / pramoxine
hemorrhoids
"Day 7 no help!! I hurt alot still to bend, walk and sit. They want me to stick with this 1 more week and then they say I will Need it Lanced!!! I am Scared"
1
March 30, 2017
1
148,803
Mirena
abnormal uterine bleeding
"Had my Mirena removed after only 3 months. Yes, it did significantly reduce monthly bleeding and cramping, but the negative side effects far outweighed the little positive effects. I am fortunate to live a very good life and have never experienced depression; however during the 3 months I had Mirena I felt very sad ...
1
April 14, 2016
17
58,577
Niacin
depression
"Hi everyone I have to share my story with you all on how I cured my depression, anxiety and panic attacks. I was on lexapro 3 years ago then when I came off it I got mania and psychosis then I was on olanzapine for 2 years 10mg I cut down to 1.25 mg and the went off completely this was over a couple of months. When I ...
10
January 18, 2017
151
147,861
Norethindrone
birth control
"I have been on this birth control for years because of my migraines with aura. After two years, I had gained like thirty pounds (without ever changing my habits) and started experiencing constant spotting. Basically I'm on my period like 70% of the month. The doctors highly suggested I switch to an IUD but I'm just no...
2
May 24, 2017
7
101,037
Plecanatide
chronic idiopathic constipation
"Works great! No issues at all!"
10
June 5, 2017
26
494
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"I have just recently got my second shot a few weeks ago, and since I received my first shot I haven't had any periods or abnormal bleeding or spotting. I don't even get any side effects. It has helped so much since, I used to get severe painful cramps and lay in bed for the week when I had my periods. It makes me have...
10
December 10, 2013
31
56,671
Elavil
ibromyalgia
"I first started out at 50mg of Elavil almost 2 years ago. It was like instant heaven! I am a horrible insomniac and with Elavil I was getting good quality sleep and woke up feeling rested. I was also on Lyrica at the time. For a while both of them together had me feeling a lot better. Unfortunately I have a very ...
9
May 25, 2010
41
108,081
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
birth control
"After using pills and the the shot this I'd the best one by far, I've never had a regular period and after having twins I would get my period twice a month and spot in between. I went on the patch and it regulated me instantl . The only negative is when I first puton the patch it irritates my skin a little and can pul...
9
October 13, 2015
4
231,642
Trazodone
insomnia
"I was prescribed this a year ago after experiencing sudden insomnia. The insomnia never went away and aggravated my Bipolar II and literally put me into psychosis due to lack of sleep. At first I was given Lorazepam but decided I didn't want to stay on it forever due to dependency issues. After beginning Trazodone, I ...
9
April 23, 2015
94
141,900
Escitalopram
depression
"This medicine has worked well for me. I love it, except that I get really hyper."
7
April 8, 2010
14
132,767
Prochlorperazine
nausea/vomiting
"I actually felt these made me worse if anything, I had the shakes after I took them and felt as sick if not more."
1
December 16, 2016
2
126,203
Viibryd
anxiety
"My doc switched me to Viibryd from Zoloft after Zoloft caused a long list of side effects (loss of libido, ejaculatory failure, zombie-like feelings, clenching/grinding teeth all the time, uncontrollable consumption of food and alcohol, increase in blood pressure). For me, Viibryd has restored mental balance. My pani...
9
July 29, 2012
36
202,472
Lithium
bipolar disorde
"I have struggled with bipolar depression for very long time almost 6 years. I was in denial for quite a long. Until I started hearing things and thinking things I heard or read were speaking about me. About fours years on and off. The Issue that I had was that I didn't trust medication because I felt there was no suc...
10
December 6, 2014
90
60,800
MoviPrep
bowel preparation
"Colonoscopy prep. Not nearly as bad for me as some below describe. Two session prep. Mixed the stuff in advance, added one packet of Crystal Light lemonade mix and about two teaspoons of lemon juice, then chilled. Tastes a lot like lemon lime Gatorade, with some salt added, but a bit slimey consistency. Tried sev...
10
December 2, 2014
39
54,233
Naloxegol
constipation, drug induced
"I took 25mgs of Movantik at 11am and 7 hours later,still nothing, The pharmacists said it should work within an hour, then he said within a few days.(real bright isnt he?) From what Ive read on here it starts working right away for most people. NOT ME!! This medicine is junk!! Good thing it was only samples my dr g...
1
August 28, 2016
11
177,308
Duloxetine
depression
"This medication saved my life. I was severely depressed with suicidal thoughts...felt miserable and completely hopeless. The hardest thing was the first couple of weeks on this drug. I had nausea fatigue headaches etc. But please if you are suffering stick with it. 6 weeks later I am happy hopeful trying new things an...
10
January 5, 2017
87
163,500
Methylphenidate
adhd
"Ive had a history abusing Adderall here and there due to my addictive nature so being prescribed this medicine raised concerns between my family and doctor. Because of my horrible ADHD we decided to give it a chance and its nothing compared to the 'kick in the nuts' Adderall is known for. My grades have improved in sc...
8
October 27, 2016
25
92,352
Lyrica
pain
"I have Rhuematoid Arthritis so I have joint and tendon pain just about everywhere but mainly in hands, wrists, forearms, legs and feet. I have been on Oxy ER 80mg 2x day and was still not getting full relief (4 out of 10) and having difficulty remembering. Doctor added Lyrica 75mg 2x day three months ago and the day a...
8
May 29, 2008
62
187,333
Chloral hydrate
insomnia
"I am the primary caregiver for my son who has a brain injury. He has severe insomnia and chloral hydrate syrup and more recently chloral hydrate gelcaps (Somnote) have been a blessing! It has been safe and effective for him for many years. I hope and pray the powers that be will reconsider the decision to discontinue ...
10
January 30, 2013
16
50,185
Gabapentin
hot flashes
"I am 70 and was still having hot flushes more than 20 times in 24 hours, it was showing no signs of ending - ever. My GP was reluctant to give me HRT again because of my age and the fact that I had a mild heart attack 20 years ago, but she gave me Gabapentin, and it works! I only take 300mg at night and never have ...
9
January 22, 2015
62
90,991
Norco
pain
"Norco has been a Godsend for me. I have a fractured spine. When my injury was first diagnosed, I was put on Dilaudid. I hated the feeling it gave me (e.g. dizziness; feeling hyper) Norco has been 100 times better and I have been on this medication since 2008. "
10
August 6, 2011
26
96,456
Sertraline
depression
"I started Zoloft two days ago. Literally after an hour of taking half of a 100mg tablet I could feel the effects. Everything just felt crisp and bright and I felt alive for the first time in years. I was worried my emotions would be just the same the whole time but I saw a very sad movie this morning and was able to c...
9
May 3, 2009
76
64,479
Sertraline
anxiety and stress
"First time I got a panic attack was about 4 years ago, needless to say it was horrifying, took my about three months from one doctor to another to check heart condition, nerves, etc... after my maybe 10th visit to the ER (not knowing it's a panic attack) doctor suggested I should I should visit a psychiatric, who pres...
9
July 19, 2016
29
194,961
Levetiracetam
epilepsy
"I began having simple partial seizures in my adolescent years, not knowing that they were actually a type of seizure but rather a result of lack of sleep and stress. I had two seizures in the last fifteen months and was terrified of ever having one again. So I started taking Keppra at 750mg twice a day and have not ha...
7
November 6, 2011
8
137,445
Isotretinoin
acne
"I have been on Accutane for only 2 months now and my skin hasn't looked this good since I was maybe 14 and I am 19 now! I have had only doses of 20mg for the past 2 months but the only side effect I have had is the dry lips and skin. It's going so great and I highly recommend it to people that are struggling with acne...
9
November 18, 2009
18
42,725
Xulane
birth control
"I was using the birth control ring for 5+ years. In May, 2016 I switched to the Ortho Evra patch. I was given the Xulane birth control patch, the generic form of Ortho Evra. I've not had a single problem. . . UNTIL NOW! The first week of March I put a new patch on my lower abdomen. Within 6-8 hours I had a raised, ...
5
March 12, 2017
5
112,070
Gabapentin
diabetic peripheral neuropathy
"I have been type 2 diabetic for 52 years. I am now 70 years old. My internist started me on this medication a few weeks ago. Pain of neuropathy disappeared within a day or two. I also feel that the extreme numbness in my feet has diminished a bit. Thank goodness for gaba. Very happy."
8
August 6, 2017
4
26,540
Sprintec
birth control
"I have been on Sprintec for almost 3 months now. It's the only pill I've ever taken. My periods are much less painful (no cramps) and shorter (a few days). I have noticed that I cry a lot more over the silliest things, which I think is because of this pill. I have also noticed breast tenderness most days and they seem...
9
July 16, 2013
20
124,064
Skyla
birth control
"I just got the Skyla today. So far I'vE had horrible cramps, but I guess that's just my body getting used to something different....the procedure was okay the dr told me everything he was doing. I felt ALOT of pressure. When I jumped the Dr told me it waS him touching a nerve. That hurt like a anything. Especially whe...
6
July 15, 2016
0
181,178
Prozac
anxiety and stress
"This medication was a game-changer for me. I've suffered from anxiety/OCD/depression my whole life, and for the first time it feels like I can handle what life throws at me. My anxious/intrusive thoughts still come, but they no longer ruin days/weeks/months. I was very nervous to start this medication because of re...
10
October 19, 2017
40
62,613
Citalopram
anxiety and stress
"I was prescribed Citalopram (Celexa) about 2 years ago for panic/anxiety attacks. A panic attack is the worst feeling in the world, and I have no idea as to whatever brought it on. If I happen to miss a dosage or two, I tend to get a headache. Other than that...no major side effects. It has helped tremendously."
9
November 11, 2009
17
195,404
Glatiramer
multiple sclerosis
"Really nasty side effects - The injections are so painful that I had to find ways just to tolerate the pain. I put a Lidaderm patch on as soon as I take the shot. This helps with the pain, but then I get these large welts that last for days and are very itchy. I found a Lidocane cream to help with the itching, but ...
1
November 8, 2009
27
223,615
Astelin
allergic rhinitis
"Ive been using Astelin almost daily for almost 10 years. 2 x each nostril, morning and night. No concern if I miss a day. It is the best! I've been taking antihistamines over 50 years. I will stick with Astelin as long as I can. I usually irrigate my nostrils first by rinsing it with water from my palm in the show...
10
August 16, 2009
20
137,985
Ortho Evra
birth control
"I was on the patch for a total of 24 hours. By the end of this time I was at work trying my hardest not to pass out and get sick at the same time - took it off and felt completely fine within 20 minutes. From the research I've done, these types of symptoms usually last a few days after you apply a new one, and if I'...
1
July 19, 2016
8
53,535
Alesse
birth control
"Personally I have had so far a great experience on alesse. I've been on it for just over 6 months now, it has helped with acne and regulating periods. I haven't noticed any weight gain at all, and my period are super light. I however just recently started having sex, and overall I am a nervous person about getting pre...
9
October 8, 2017
2
86,143
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"After reading The reviews here, I followed the advice of using lemon wedges and drinking a sip of water after each gulp of Suprep. I was unable to drink it all in one go, but it was good to know that keeping it in the refrigerator before hand and icing up water for sipping definitely helped. Experienced chills and o...
9
August 3, 2015
12
36,022
Buprenorphine / naloxone
opiate dependence
"I was addicted to pain killers for so many years I can't remember. Day after day I always was looking for my next fix. Late for work or couldn't make it in, upon other things. Life was a struggle with not knowing where to turn. Finally I decided to look for a doctor who gave me the Suboxone. I am at work everyday and ...
10
December 7, 2010
15
121,279
Venlafaxine
depression
"Lifted my deep depression!"
10
July 3, 2016
4
92,110
Lyrica
pain
"I have taken 3 x 75mg, and amazed at how well Lyrica worked for me after only taking 1 pill. I feel like I can get comfortable for the first time in years. I have high hopes that this doesn't wear off and I can continue to feel so good. I feel like a miracle, really has helped my all over body pain that I live with fo...
9
November 18, 2011
70
112,566
Lunesta
insomnia
"I took my 2nd Lunesta last night. It was the first time that I have slept through the night in over 5 years. And it was a good, pleasant, restful sleep. I was so happy this morning that I teared up. The horrendous metallic taste that lasted 15 hrs kept it from a 10. However, taking the pill with 24oz of water helped ...
9
April 12, 2015
33
181,135
Amoxapine
depression
" I have IBS with insomnia, 50 mg resolve my sleep problem and that of another other 57 patients , my IBS-d improved 80% with the same medication. Safe and life saving . Have taken for 7 years"
9
December 29, 2015
2
121,951
Venlafaxine
panic disorde
"I have been on Effexor XR for 8 years. I was on 75mg once a day for the first 8 following my first year of college. A couple months ago I started exhibiting symptoms of panic disorder again, very severely. I was upped to 150mg once a day, seemed fine for a couple weeks, but upped again to 187.5mg once a day since I wa...
7
June 23, 2012
44
115,723
Pravastatin
hyperlipoproteinemia type iia, elevated ldl
"I was on pravastatin 40 mg 2 years ago (40 mg). I experienced extreme pain on the inward side of my right knee that kept getting worse. Within a month or two, my left knee began hurting in the same spot. Then I had similar severe pain in my left ankle. My right knee was so bad I could not walk on it. Doctor took x-ray...
2
December 12, 2016
15
135,200
Bentyl
irritable bowel syndrome
"I take 20 mgs of this medication 4 times a day for IBS and gastroparesis because it helps with pyloric spams that I get with it. My GI doctor also says that I can take it up to 6 times a day on days when the cramping is really bad from the spasms. It works well. I get cramping some, but not nearly like I used to. I ha...
9
May 20, 2017
18
126,861
Erythromycin
upper respiratory tract infection
"I was prescribed to take the medication for sinus, inner ear, and chest infection. It made me terribly sick, so I stopped taking it. I know you're not supposed to stop and start, but I did three times. The most recent was after a medic on the set told me to eat yogurt and the sickness would subside. He said it was som...
8
November 20, 2008
32
118,184
Naltrexone
alcohol dependence
"My husband used to drink daily, approx 9-15 standard full strength beers and binge drink anywhere from 1-4 times in a fortnight adding in rum,whiskey. He couldn't go one day without a drink. Has been on the pill form of naltrexone for 15 days now, has drank on 3 seperate occasions in this time (1 beer then stopped dri...
10
February 7, 2017
57
214,122
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"OMG....this is the absolute worst experience i have ever had. I get yeast infections about once or twice a year. Diflucan oral usually does the trick. This one was particularly stubborn. I took the pill, then a one day miconazole. That one was a little uncomfortable but not too bad. Symptoms started subsiding bu...
1
May 8, 2016
1
5,707
Cevimeline
sjogren's syndrome
"This medication made me break out in hives. Terrible. And then again when I stopped taking it. Will not take it again."
1
March 30, 2017
2
96,262
Sertraline
obsessive compulsive disorde
"Got diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in February of 2011. Started taking Zoloft at 50mg in the morning on April 8 (1 week ago) and my oh my what a difference! The depression is lifting significantly! - I'd say it has gone from a 2 to about a 7 in just a week's time. The intrusive/obsessive thoughts have dr...
10
April 16, 2011
63
107,369
Implanon
birth control
"I almost backed out of getting Implanon because I was so intimidated by the negative reviews. While this birth control isn't perfect, I love it. I haven't had ANY negative mood swings, any weight gain, any acne or food cravings. The only down side is that my period is kind of a pain. I spot for about 2 weeks, have 1 w...
8
October 28, 2011
0
107,101
Implanon
birth control
"I received Implanon in March 2012. I bled for about 2 weeks, and nothing since. No weight gain. Mood swings happen around the same time each month (like PMS) and it's like my body is saying Hey you are suppose to be having a period. After a few days that goes away. I think this is the best form of birth control. I too...
10
September 3, 2012
1
75,248
Vistaril
anxiety
"Made my hair fall out extremely bad. I think this drug made my anxiety worse."
2
October 20, 2016
47
172,599
Clonazepam
panic disorde
"I am fairly certain that Clonazepam saved my life. I suffer from a phobia of vomiting, with frequent panic attacks (which of course make me nauseous, leading to even more panic). I was put on Clonazepam when I was sixteen, and I'm still on it at twenty eight. I've had to increase the dosage only once, very recently...
9
September 19, 2015
27
212,411
Trospium
overactive bladde
"Have been taking Trospium for 4 years, visits to the toilet have decreased to 5-6 visits in each 24 hr period. In my case it has not taking the feeling of needing to urinate away entirely but is more bearable and with will power and bladder training it has worked. Sometimes feels like I can't empty my bladder entirely...
9
November 26, 2015
15
103,109
Glyburide
diabetes, type 2
"I have been taking the medications 5mg with metformin 1000 mg and they not working for me I have to use other things and diet to lower my blood sugar ."
1
June 28, 2017
2
133,564
Ibrance
breast cancer, metastatic
"The first time I tried this my tumor shrunk by half in 3 months. I had to stop due to the extreme side effects. Just restarted at a lower dose and there are still some wicked side effects. However with the results I've had I'll tough it out and keep hoping for the best."
8
December 15, 2015
55
59,304
Zyrtec
allergic rhinitis
"It didn't work, no effect whatsoever"
1
April 30, 2017
2
214,679
Escitalopram
depression
"I've been on medicine for last 6 years and it is wonderful. It helped me to come out of MDD, anxiety and insomnia with bupron. No side effects observed. The state of despair I am nothing/failure, world is not worth living, every where negativity,unable to enjoy pleasure..etc feelings have gone. Escitalopram with SNRI ...
9
October 11, 2017
2
140,498
Escitalopram
generalized anxiety disorde
"I would rate the effectiveness of this medication pretty high. I took this medication about 12 years ago but it seems to be working better this go round. I feel more cheerful, am sleeping a little better and the best part is less anxiety which was severe. I'm super happy about the decrease in anxiety I've experienced....
8
November 9, 2016
43
126,699
Brimonidine
rosacea
"Bottom line: Didn't work for me. I had wanted to try this a few years back but it was too expensive even with insurance. I went to (yet another) derm to see if he had any new suggestions for my redness and he Rx'd this. He gave me a sample and info for a company he uses, IRMAT, that will guarantee cost of $80 if your ...
1
September 17, 2015
12
90,264
Vicodin
rheumatoid arthritis
"As a change I was given Vicodin for rheumatoid arthritis, as other medicines weren't controlling pain that much. So far it has helped a lot."
10
February 5, 2011
93
87,818
Naproxen
pain
"This is the most amazing drug ever invented. It makes all my worries and pains be free like a bird."
8
November 13, 2008
14
169,470
Stelara
psoriatic arthritis
"Does not work for me. Much worse after 3 shots. Extreme fatigue."
1
May 12, 2017
4
7,656
Xanax
depression
"I was prescribed Xanax because my half brother died and I could not cope with it alone on just taking Pristiq for depression. Taking both of these medicines has really reduced my depression tremendously to where it only affects me a little now and not so many days in a row. I'd really like to stay on Xanax with my oth...
10
October 7, 2014
98
122,365
Dymista
allergic rhinitis
"My teenaged son is congested from February through June. We live in the part of Texas where you can actually watch the cedar pollen pods explode (literally). I was so excited to hear all the promises of Dymista, but every squirt caused him to have crazy sneezing fits - like 15-20 in a row! We kept trying for 3 days, b...
5
May 4, 2016
5
96,710
Crisaborole
atopic dermatitis
"My 14 year old daughter is allergic to steroids and antibiotic creams. She suffers from Atopic Dermatitis. She has had a spot that covered the whole back of her hand for over two years. Our dermatologist has tried everything that we could think to cure it. For the past year and a half we have been using aquifer m...
10
March 30, 2017
32
152,296
Ciprofloxacin
diverticulitis
"Was prescribed cipro 2x/day with Flagyl 3x/day and they seemed to work although not as quickly as other reviewers. Not sure if it was the cipro alone or the combination but nausea was the main symptom. I would be fine for a few hours after the Flagyl but within an hour of taking the cipro I would have to lay down du...
5
June 20, 2015
6
53,520
Sharobel
birth control
"I had severe preeclampsia st the end of my pregnancy that did not go away after birth. My dr prescribed this birth control because it doesn't raise your bp like combo pills do. So I waited 7 weeks postpartum to start the pills. As soon as I started them I started to bleed and I didn't stop bleeding for 8 straight week...
2
August 10, 2016
4
197,834
Onglyza
diabetes, type 2
"A year ago, I was prescribed insulin for my blood sugars, which kept the fasting number at around 356! When I switched to another family physician, he tried out Onlgyza and Metformin and in exactly 1 week, my fasting blood sugars dropped 200 points overnight and the fasting has been at 100 since then. I have also lo...
10
October 24, 2011
66
13,795
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine
adhd
"I am an adult, 54 years old, who was diagnosed with Adult ADD two years ago. Adderall XR has made a huge difference in my quality of life. I now have the ability to organize my day and focus on what I need to get done. I fell very calm and can filter out all unecessary distractions. I don't procrastinate like I us...
9
July 5, 2008
67
95,161
Guanfacine
adhd
"Increased dose from 1mg to 2 mg now urinating in bed every night"
3
July 10, 2016
12
229,037
Tadalafil
erectile dysfunction
"55 years old, started having trouble now and then. My doctor prescribed 20mg Cialis, I had done no research on dosage and didn't realize it comes in smaller dosage. I get no side effects at all. The only thing is I wake up the next morning with a very stiff erection that doesn't go away until 15-30 mins after I pee. "
10
February 18, 2014
46
75,189
Mirapex
restless legs syndrome
"Military doctors originally put me on Klonopin for my restless leg syndrome. The medication was a total God send! My only noticeable side effect was dizziness if I stood up too fast. Once we retired from the Army, however, new doctor, new medicines. I got stuck with a neurologist with a 'complex', who told me I could ...
2
September 17, 2010
28
231,768
Trazodone
insomnia
"Started taking trazodone as an aid to sleep, since I was upping my alprazolam to try and fall asleep, and didn't want to keep upping it (I take 1.5 mg/day). Have had trouble falling and staying asleep since I was young. Also take 40 mg citalopram for depression. Trazodone works great for me at 25 mg, taken ~30 minutes...
7
October 29, 2013
125
162,201
Denosumab
osteoporosis
"Prolia has the worst side effects of any medication on the market because it tampers with the immune system. I have had to call Amgen and the FDA numerous times for very serious side effects. This drug should be taken off of the market until Medical Doctors learn how to combat it. Once it's in, there is nothing they c...
1
October 28, 2015
184
105,754
Methylprednisolone
inflammatory conditions
"After a 2 day spell of not being able to move my head and had numbness in arm and head, and with a push from my wife to go to the ER, they did several tests. The doctor knew I was in a lot of pain when my blood pressure was 214/124 and me crying. He did an MRI to find out the trapezius muscle was twisted, inflamed and...
9
September 18, 2013
103
35,017
Minocycline
acne
"I was on Solodyn for about 6 months - the amount of time an acne medication is supposed to take to give you clear skin. While on it, I still had frequent whiteheads on a daily basis. Once off of it, I noticed more pimples popping up, but still - it didn't even get me anywhere close to having clear skin. I'm still look...
4
June 21, 2009
18
150,373
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
urinary tract infection
"I took this medication for the first day and I only ate a small breakfast just so I could take the medicine. I was sick all day and felt like I had the flu. So the next day, I are a full meal (so that I was completely stuffed) and no side effects. THIS MEDICINE MUST BE TAKEN WITH A FULL MEAL"
10
May 29, 2017
21
37,901
Reclipsen
birth control
"Reclipsen pros prevents pregnancy, clear skin, regular cycles. Cons weight gain, extreme mood swings, longer periods, depression, nausea, increased appetite, frequent yeast infection/bacterial vaginitis combination. I will finding a better match for me. I was taking Reclipsen for about 1 year then stopped taking it an...
5
February 25, 2014
9
77,441
Prolia
osteoporosis
"Terrible, have sciatica and severe leg in other leg"
1
April 28, 2016
89
38,493
Liletta
birth control
"I got Liletta in February. The insertion hurt a little but not too bad and it only lasted a couple minutes (I took ibuprofen 20 minutes before). I was not on my period when I had it inserted. I only had cramping for like 20 minutes after and it was just in my legs. My first period after getting the IUD lasted for a li...
7
August 17, 2017
3
83,523
Levocetirizine
urticaria
"Following the insertion of two stents to treat a serious occlusion of the arteries, I was prescribed the usual cardiac drugs plus omeprozole, and a year or so later Lasix to counteract the usual old age swelling of the prostate. Since taking these drugs I have developed urticaria. The dermatologist prescribed Xozal an...
9
March 24, 2017
2
120,054
Losartan
high blood pressure
"Works well for managing blood pressure with no noticeable side effects. It is expensive compared to generics though. Current price with insurance discount is about $57."
8
April 26, 2008
151
115,284
Diazepam
anxiety
"Took the edge off."
10
January 9, 2009
70
17,845
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
birth control
"So far my symptoms have been much less than the pills I've tried. In the first week in experienced much more frequent urination which soon improved, I think my body was getting used to the sensational something pressing against my bladder. I also experienced breast tenderness mid cycle and have thrush now which may no...
8
March 10, 2014
16
108,805
Nexplanon
birth control
"First had the implant when I was 24, it was great, lost weight, periods lighter and less painful, bit of acne but I've always had that. 2nd one was rubbish. But my 3rd and current one I had fitted when I was 29 (I'm 31 now) its just been awful. Firstly I've piled weight on like mad, I don't have the healthiest eating ...
4
September 27, 2017
3
118,069
Apixaban
prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation
"In my 80s, A-Fib diagnosed 18 years ago. Tried all the drugs at the time to correct it including going through Cardiac-Ablation w/o anesthesia (sedation did not help much). Nothing worked. On Coumadin until 2 years go - didn't like the limitations on food intake due to Vit.K avoidance- switched to Eliquis. Very happy ...
8
October 21, 2016
56
205,342
Pristiq
depression
"No effects, no side effects, no nothing Pristiq was touted as a powerful anti-depressant with an anti-anxiety drug built in. Besides clinical depression, I struggle with PTSD, agoraphobia, and anxiety disorders. All the years on Pristiq, my mood ranged from nervous to suicidal. I had several anxiety attacks, always i...
1
July 12, 2016
30
116,572
Nadolol
migraine prevention
"I had 7-12 migraines a month and 4 months ago I started taking nadolol 10mg/day (I take half a tablet) and now I get 2 or 3 headaches a month and they are not really migraines, more like tension headaches. It has been wonderful. I felt better after the first week taking it after trying different meds for over 5 years....
10
May 3, 2014
26
92,231
Lyrica
ibromyalgia
"I have been dealing with Fibromyalgia for many years and my doctor was so excited when Lyrica came out, like it was going to be the cure or something; but it did not help my FMS at all. Not to mention, I had horrific fluid retention! I couldn't wear normal shoes, my hands so swollen I couldn't get my wedding ring on...
1
November 10, 2009
30
81,392
Yaz
menstrual disorders
"I am 16 years old and have been taking Yaz for four months now to lighten my period and help with PMS. It has really helped me. It took my body the first few months to get used to it (I had mild breakouts, mood swings, tender breasts and little if no change in period flow or PMS), but after about two months it has wor...
9
July 3, 2012
14
160,281
Buspirone
anxiety
"I started on 5 mg for anxiety caused by my OCD. I got bumped to 7.5 and within 3 days could feel some of the terrible anxiety burn I get in my upper back go away. A month went by and I had a terrible setback with depression because I could no longer could deal with my panic & OCD. Doctor bumped me to 10 mg. Same patte...
10
April 15, 2017
45
141,197
Escitalopram
generalized anxiety disorde
"I have been on Lexapeo for a few years. I LOVE IT! Without it, I get depressed and feel a constant sense of dread in the pit of my stomach, I have frequent panic attacks that feel like my heart is going to beat out of my chest, and I my mood swings? LEGENDARY. Lexapro saved me. I have been diagnosed with Generalized...
10
April 30, 2015
110
64,710
Sertraline
depression
"Zoloft did NOTHING for me....would not recommend it."
1
October 17, 2015
28
166,936
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I had the mirena for 8 months, from the moment it was inserted I was in pain. About three weeks after getting inserted I made a trip to the emergency room for what I thought was a really bad UTI, turned out to be PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE. I was held in the hospital overnight to be given a morphine drip due to how m...
6
July 9, 2016
3
25,482
Finasteride
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"This has helped my prostate issues for for 3 years now - no side effects."
7
November 13, 2008
98
212,603
Pamelor
migraine prevention
"I've suffered from migraines for 14 years and have taken numerous medications for prevention including Topamax (Topamax caused MANY bad, undetermined health issues). My Internal Medicine physician took me off Topamax and put me on 25 mg of Nortriptyline for migraine prevention. Almost immediately, I had relief from ...
10
October 17, 2010
116
210,320
Linzess
irritable bowel syndrome
"I started linzess june 1. The first day it worked with pain and bloating. I overlooked all of that because I'm in desperate need of having a normal bowel movement. Mind you if I don't take a laxative I will not go for up to two weeks. The second day nothing, thrid day nothing and so on. What gives I followed the direc...
4
July 12, 2015
18
47,463
Tapentadol
pain
"Seratonin SYNDROME!!! I I take an antidepressant Cymbalta 60 mg, Trazodone 50 mg, gabapentin up to 900mg because I have CRPS and literally cannot walk due to a surfing accident that almost paralyzed me 10 years ago. DO NOT TAKE THIS MED IF YOU'RE ON any kind of antidepressant!!! It will cause you to start shaking...
1
July 1, 2017
16
201,841
Commit
smoking cessation
"Commit is the only one that worked for me. I've been smoke-free for 13 years now! It works!!!!"
10
April 15, 2017
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