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133,356 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "I had been on Tri-Sprintec for a year and a half after switching from Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo because of the cost. I only had to stop taking it because after all of this time I started having bad breakthrough bleeding. I couldn't believe it after over a year! I did experience weight gain and an increase in appetite ear... | 7 | September 8, 2010 | 2 |
83,955 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | acne | "I have been using this pill for almost a year. I am 28 and have had cystic acne the last couple years. My topical prescription wasn't working as well anymore so I decided to try birth control along with it. This has kept my cystic acne to about 1 pustule a month, which is a huge improvement. Although I have been using... | 8 | July 17, 2017 | 0 |
52,041 | Adipex-P | weight loss | "Adipex-P worked for me. I lost the weight and I'm keeping it off. I haven't become resistant to the medicine at all. The generic brand is different - I had a headache and dry mouth. The name brand - no problems. I'm continuing to take it under the supervision of my doctor. I have no side effects, I feel good and... | 10 | November 25, 2014 | 166 |
31,403 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "This is the first time I've ever used this product, I inserted and instantly after found myself jumping up and down inside my moms room crying and begging her for help. I rinsed with vagisil and it helped relieve the pain a bit after. Terrible experience left me shaking in tears with a red vagina." | 1 | June 28, 2016 | 2 |
158,170 | Ziprasidone | schizoaffective disorde | "I have been on the Carosel of medicines for months now and Geodon has been the only one to help cease the hallucinations and the paranoia but not inhibit my ability to think. Bloating is the only side effect that is uncomfortable so far." | 10 | October 16, 2011 | 17 |
153,187 | Doxycycline | acne | "i have tooken 100mg a day for almost a year now , i was suposed to do it only 3month but when i stopped it came back so my dermatologist kept prescribed it to me .. it worked good for about 7month and now it looks like its all starting again ... the pills dont work for me anymore" | 5 | November 1, 2015 | 2 |
91,465 | Anastrozole | breast cance | "I've been on Arimidex 4 years and 1 month, prior to which I took Tamoxifen for 5 months. During the first year I developed a frozen shoulder, which my oncologist said could be due to the Armidex, extreme joint stiffness which gradually subsidized and ended after 9-12 months, intense hot flashes which as of this year ... | 4 | October 15, 2012 | 121 |
142,371 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "Took 2 advil's prior to insertion. The insertion hurts like a cramping feeling for a few minutes at the most. I was terrified after reading all of the reviews about how much it hurt, but it really was not that bad.
Afterwards, I laid down for a couple of hours. I was in pain for a bit, but a heated pad really ... | 9 | October 10, 2017 | 4 |
53,546 | Alesse | birth control | "There were many positives to Alesse (I was on the generic - Aviane). This was about my 4th or 5th kind of BC pill, as I tend to have issues and side effects with most others. The only side effects I had on this were spotty, random periods, and acne. I can handle the breakthrough bleeding, but the acne was just awful. ... | 5 | June 29, 2017 | 1 |
84,634 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | acne | "Gave me cystic acne and it was so frustrating because it is suppose to help with acne. I usually get one or 2 regular white heads that go away in like 2 days but this one gave me horrible acne that wouldn't completly heal in like 2 weeks. If you want something that help if you're having this problem go on the patch (X... | 2 | September 4, 2016 | 5 |
107,883 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "The symptoms made me feel pregnant constantly vomiting always wanting to eat always nauseous couldn't really do much for a week and a few days. My breast became tender didn't want to be touched it made me feel horrible
After a week and 2 days I took it off couldn't bare with it anymore" | 5 | September 5, 2017 | 4 |
58,934 | Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium | irritable bowel syndrome | "This medicine has been a life saver. Although I don't have ibs, I do have generalized anxiety, which can cause a variety of unpleasant ibs-like symptoms. My doctor first tried me on various antidepressants; however, none of them worked. Paxil was by far the worst. It made me sleep 12+ hours a day, it made me feel like... | 9 | May 15, 2016 | 39 |
224,420 | Levothyroxine | underactive thyroid | "I recently went to the doctor to have a physical because I'm turning 50 this year. Well everything was a okay except for the thyroid numbers were wrong. So she suggested that I take this medicine. Its only been 5 days so have to see yet. I'm a little under normal weight and its hard to keep it on. I eat a lot but that... | 5 | September 26, 2010 | 4 |
151,975 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "Chantix has been a great tool for me. My side effects at first consisted of ten minutes of nausea after taking the pill and wacky dreams. I learned that slamming about 8 oz of water, then swallowing the pill, followed by another 8 oz of water eliminates the nausea. I still got the dreams." | 8 | August 7, 2011 | 3 |
42,629 | Concerta | adhd | "My son is 13 yrs old and has been on Concerta for a couple of months for ADD. He is doing great on it. He is able to focus and his grades are back to A's and B's. One thing I like about this medicine is that he is not losing weight on it. He still has a great appetite. The first two weeks his appetite was affecte... | 10 | May 6, 2011 | 19 |
163,283 | Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate | headache | "Midrin should be put back on the
market. It was the only medicine that helped my migraines." | 10 | June 26, 2011 | 11 |
137,264 | Isotretinoin | acne | "This is now my fourth month on Accutane. I had moderate acne on my T-zone (chin, upper lip, nose and forehead). But I had terrible acne on my back, chest, shoulders and upper arms. It was so embarrassing, I was so worried about what shirts I could wear that I could wear my hair up. Shirts that were to short on my arms... | 10 | August 8, 2013 | 45 |
19,276 | Pregabalin | neuropathic pain | "Had operation on back lower back pain continually lyrica has made a difference the only side effect is all dizziness" | 9 | September 24, 2016 | 22 |
229,209 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "Excellent results exceeded any expectations. I am 59, insulin diabetic for 26 years. Get great erections that last with Cialis. Starts work almost immediately and keeps working for the whole 36 hours for repeated erections and intercourse. I also use cock rings which helped on their own for about 8 years before adding... | 10 | December 19, 2010 | 18 |
26,561 | Sprintec | birth control | "I am 33 years old and started taking BeYaz. I had very light periods, (which was nice) but I started to get horrible acne, and nausea. I spoke with my doctor, and she said the estrogen levels where too high, so she switched me to Sprintec. The acne is completely gone, and so is the nausea. She also recommended taking ... | 8 | October 8, 2012 | 2 |
206,933 | Seasonale | endometriosis | "I have been taking this for almost 2 years and I can tell you I feel like it has been a miracle drug with all the side effects of endometriosis. Although you have to take a pill each night, who cares when you have 1 period to get through over 3 months and on top of that its short and usually pain free. The excess blee... | 10 | November 24, 2009 | 20 |
44,912 | Fluoxetine | borderline personality disorde | "Prozac changed my life, I suffered with rapid mood changes several times a day. My relationships struggled in all parts of my life but mostly romantically. I started taking Prozac when things got really bad while I was pregnant. Almost 2 months after I started taking it a tragedy happened and I couldn't understand why... | 10 | November 22, 2017 | 1 |
161,189 | Risperidone | schizophrenia | "I have been on Risperdal Costa for over two years now and find it to be a life saver. I feel like I have my life back in order and my mind back in order. The only side effects I have experienced are decreased sex drive and weight gain." | 8 | April 30, 2010 | 38 |
229,143 | Tadalafil | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "I have tried several medicines for my benign prostatic hyperplasia problem. Either the results or the side effects have been unsatisfactory. My urologist decided to try Cialis 5mg. After hassling with my insurance company and paying a larger than average co-pay, I got the prescription. I have had far fewer problems em... | 10 | July 29, 2013 | 100 |
225,699 | Bupropion | depression | "I have been using Budeprion for about 3 months and not only have I quit smoking, it has helped me in other ways mentally. I would not say that it makes me "happy" but it has given me such moments of clarity/enlightenment." | 9 | November 19, 2011 | 10 |
75,115 | Vicodin HP | pain | "I had a lumbar fusion and discectomy and the neurosurgeon discharged me from the hospital with Norco 10/325. That was not a good post-op medicine. I went to my PCP and he prescribed Oxycontin 40mg 3x's a day and that didn't help. It made me itch all of the time. Finally, he started me on Vicodin HP 10/660 4x's a day a... | 10 | February 12, 2010 | 12 |
145,131 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "The first months I had a 2 week long heavy period the 2nd month I had a 3 week long also heavy period and the 3rd month it was extra heavy and lasted 1 month. I was so depressed I called my Dr office and told them if they didn't take it out immediately I was going to take a knife and take it out by myself. Needless to... | 1 | October 24, 2015 | 5 |
12,712 | Etanercept | rheumatoid arthritis | "On it 9 weeks. Helps the rheumatoid arthritis, but I'm going bald very fast. Eliminated other DMARDs to confirm it is in fact the Enbrel.
I can not lose all my hair, so I'm quitting it. It began falling out in clumps within the first week of shot #1. Too bad. Got the Enbrel card and it covered the cost." | 8 | June 3, 2014 | 47 |
4,797 | Belviq | obesity | "Easy to use medication that has allowed me to lose 44.25 pounds in five months. overweight by 75 pounds and have a host of other issues to overcome. I will tell you I am a skeptic as I have wasted casino money trying to lose weight. Finally I am able to control what I eat with a little exercise to help me get going." | 10 | January 14, 2015 | 85 |
72,172 | Tramadol | back pain | "Didn't notice at first but over time definitely saw an improvement with back pain." | 8 | August 31, 2014 | 50 |
138,671 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I started Phentermine a week ago tomorrow and have only lost 1 lb. I am reading all these stories and getting a little worried. Did it take a few weeks to start working for anyone else. I do notice I am not as hungry and have cotton-mouth all the time. I go to the doctor tomorrow. Update will follow." | 5 | August 1, 2011 | 2 |
11,475 | Pramipexole | restless legs syndrome | "This is a Godsend. Quite literally. I suffered Restless Legs from the age of 25, increasing from a minor irritation at nights out at the theatre, to a complete nightmare for sleeping. Pramipexole stops it. 100%. What a relief. And the only significant side effect has been some weariness during the day. I usually take ... | 10 | December 12, 2015 | 9 |
118,875 | Zoloft | panic disorde | "I was experiencing panic attacks, which persisted for 5 days. I have had this disorder my whole life, but it was bad, and I developed depression along with it this time. I was prescribed Zoloft, and after a few days, I feel amazing! The panic has reduced by about 70%, and I feel happier than I have for a while. Instea... | 10 | May 31, 2012 | 56 |
31,759 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I've had a yeast infection before, however, I think this is the first time the medication actually bothered me. I do remember my first yeast infection being the worst (symptom wise). I usually use a 7 day CREAM with the applicator and no side effects (generic brand/never used Monistat) It cleared up around the 3rd ... | 6 | December 3, 2015 | 1 |
104,819 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have been on Aviane for a year and a half now and LOVE it. I've tried every birth control method possible from the IUD, Nuva Ring, Ortho, the patch and this is what works best for me. Every person is different, but this pill for me has not given me side effects that are noticeable. About a week before my period I... | 9 | May 21, 2010 | 8 |
21,241 | Focalin XR | adhd | "It makes me feel full and a bit depressed...but I do enjoy doing all my work and making good grades." | 7 | September 25, 2012 | 22 |
196,121 | Nicotrol Inhaler | smoking cessation | "I smoked on average 1-2 packs a day for 15 years. When I was finally ready to quit, I used this. It took some getting used to, but ended up working. I only used this for 2 weeks and I was done. I quit in November of 1999 and am still not smoking. I am an RN and trust me, I tell many co-workers and patients about ... | 10 | October 7, 2008 | 68 |
29,577 | Topiramate | seizure prevention | "Good medication, reduced My GMS disorder but now I see the effects of being on this medication. I've been on it for 3 years now and like I said it reduced my grand mal seizures. But I've lost 40lbs. I have trouble. Speaking the complete thought in my mind and I'm always exhausted. Though, I have other issues that affe... | 9 | October 15, 2014 | 28 |
1,545 | Eluxadoline | irritable bowel syndrome | "This medicine has literally given me my life back. It stops the diarrhea and I do not have the constant urge to have to use the bathroom anymore. I recommend it to anyone suffering from ibs d." | 10 | February 5, 2017 | 22 |
18,455 | Voltaren | pain | "No side effects and back to work in a couple of days. Using voltaren and some intense home treatment reduced swelling and pain dramatically. When taking this drug the faster you get moving the better it works so don't sit around hoping for miracles." | 8 | October 3, 2008 | 36 |
60,435 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I have just finished my first month on Nuva Ring. I am unable to take regular birth control because of high blood pressure, and so far no problems from Nuva Ring. Also, I have migraines regularly and didn't want to try a IUD or anything inserted in my arm. The only problem I have had is when the Nuva Ring is out afte... | 6 | May 18, 2009 | 12 |
140,008 | Amoxil | helicobacter pylori infection | "Sufferd from heart burn and peptic ulcers every day and night for more than 30years. An older Doctor treated the root cause, not the symptom with amoxicillin & Carafate. I haven't used any antacids for more than 5 years now, and have been enjoying all the foods I like, whenever I like. Thank God for old Doctors." | 10 | February 26, 2013 | 45 |
90,160 | Ditropan | overactive bladde | "Gave me terrible urinary retention and the worse migraine ever" | 2 | November 26, 2015 | 19 |
84,272 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I am 28 and have taken Trinessa for 2 months. The first month I noticed I was pretty emotional as is crying a lot feeling very depressed especially the week before the placebo pills, also really painful periods that I thought bc pills usually help
I'm on the 2nd pack and it's the week before my period, I cried for 2... | 3 | February 7, 2017 | 7 |
1,182 | Sumatriptan | migraine | "The medication itself works which is the only positive thing I can say. This "needleless" injection is so much more painful than any needle I've ever experienced. I'll be going back to real injections. My leg is still throbbing in pain 30 minutes later and it took over 5 minutes to stop the bleeding! I've never ... | 5 | June 10, 2016 | 2 |
77,260 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "The lack of food interest lasts all the next day until about 2:30 or so. I have been losing about 2-3 pounds a week. It's so easy. I track my diet with the Fitbit app. I'm about 1000 cals/day. I make sure my diet is healthy and balanced, but I can take food or leave it. NO CRAVINGS! None. I feel fabulous. have lost te... | 10 | November 16, 2013 | 67 |
4,580 | Belviq | obesity | "I've been on Belviq for 6 weeks now. I wanted so much for this to work so I endured the dizziness , extreme fatigue, foggy brain, memory problems and even an increase in my irregular heart beat hoping they would decrease and the Belviq would work. They did not and I've experienced no improvement in appetite control . ... | 2 | July 5, 2016 | 15 |
80,159 | Benzonatate | cough | "Taking benzonatate 2x 100mg - 3x day on my second day of use and no effect at all, not even confusion or dizziness others have commented on. The doctor didn't even think I was taking it when I went in for a follow up appointment. Also taking levofloxacin 500mg 1x day and magnesium oxide 2 hours after the levofloxacin.... | 1 | February 3, 2016 | 7 |
33,291 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "The headaches alone made me quit taking this pill. I have been on it 5 months and never in my life have I suffered from such severe and frequent headaches as I have these past 5 months. I've been unable to work 2-3 days out of the week because of this. Not to mention it took 3 months for my periods to become regular. ... | 2 | August 29, 2016 | 1 |
106,621 | Implanon | birth control | "I had this implanted June 22nd 2015 August started feeling pregnant thought it was just the side effects gained 15 lbs all belly!!! I already have 3 kids was on the pill and got pregnant each time do thought I'd try something new...well it's November and I'm almost 6 months pregnant which obviously mean that I was pre... | 4 | November 7, 2015 | 2 |
90,642 | Chateal | polycystic ovary syndrome | "I was hesitant to try Chateal. Or any birth control really. In the past I have them to make my moods feel out of control and weight to fluctuate. Due to PCOS, I needed to take this. HOWEVER, I am starting my second month on this. So far the only side effects I have noticed are my breasts are swollen (like 2 cups large... | 8 | May 23, 2017 | 0 |
132,853 | Loestrin 24 Fe | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Been on the pill for three months. Originally because I'd get my period for 7-8 days very heavy and it would make me anemic. Although it's helped with the heavy bleeding I'm getting my period every 2 weeks accompanied by the bad headaches. I decided that the 7-8 days once a month no pill is a better option." | 4 | June 27, 2016 | 6 |
77,795 | Moxifloxacin | pneumonia | "Felt it start to open my lungs after the first dose. Oh but how dizzy and nauseated I felt. Side effects wear down towards the end of the day (about 10pm...I take the pill at about 9am). Powerful medicine, QUICK results, pretty strong side effects." | 8 | February 19, 2011 | 18 |
79,387 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "The pill normally works but you have to know the second time that you take it you will have a lot more side effects. I just took it the second time a week ago and I'm still feeling sick from it and I've had bleeding for about a week now. I do believe it worked because how much I've bleed. But the side effects are real... | 8 | July 29, 2015 | 7 |
44,125 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I have only been taking this medicine for 7 days and all I have been having is cramps. I have never had any problems with any other birth control. This is the only side effect I have had after only 7 days of starting it." | 5 | October 27, 2011 | 1 |
149,204 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I got the Mirena on April 23rd to help with my endo and heavy bleeding. I got it removed yesterday, June 8th. I had about 3 or 4 good days and the rest I was enduring the same kinds of cramps that I did with my periods each month. It drained me. I wanted it to work for me so badly and felt guilty when I asked to h... | 1 | June 9, 2015 | 12 |
199,574 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I'm 32 yrs old. I went on Depo-Provera for 3 months and it was horrible. I constantly felt like I was running a fever and sweating like crazy. I had horrible PMS but no period. The only good thing about it was the convenience." | 3 | August 14, 2014 | 11 |
214,068 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "This is the worst medication ever. The pain (intense burning and itching) started 5 minutes after i inserted the medication. That was almost 6 hours ago and I cannot sit down because the pain is so intense. Almost considered going to the hospital to make sure I wasn't having an allergic reaction but as it turns out- M... | 1 | April 24, 2016 | 5 |
157,232 | Memantine | alzheimer's disease | "My mum who has been diagnosed with vascular dementia and was at the stage of being extremely confused about where she was and who close relatives were began taking memantine in January 2015. In short it has given me my mum back. Mum is now relatively alert, has markedly improved memory and is back in the present. I ... | 9 | July 20, 2015 | 28 |
220,205 | Amitriptyline | interstitial cystitis | "Started on 10mg of amitriptyline for my Interstitial Cystitis related nerve pain. Went up to 20mg after a month and it has been a miracle at reducing my pain for the last six months that I have been on it. I haven't experienced any weight gain while on it. I felt groggy at first but that went away after a few weeks... | 9 | March 23, 2015 | 47 |
76,890 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "I travel a lot. I eat out a lot as a result. I have gained a lot of weight because of my job. I just don't have the time to exercise. My doctor got concerned when my BMI ballooned to 38. I started Belviq and I pay $75 per month. Cheaper than the other TV weight loss systems and I won't try the GNC stuff. Not safe! I l... | 10 | August 20, 2015 | 48 |
148,383 | Empagliflozin / linagliptin | diabetes, type 2 | "On Glyxambi for a month now, and fasting sugars are definitely lower. No weight loss though. Have experienced some minor joint pain and increased urination." | 7 | May 29, 2015 | 33 |
68,296 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "Just wanted to say that this product worked for me. I waited about 24 hours after I had intercourse so I was worried it wouldn't work because it says the sooner the better. I had mild cramps & my breasts were pretty sore, nothing too intense though. My period came this morning, which is just a couple days off from whe... | 8 | September 30, 2014 | 33 |
18,278 | Embeda | chronic pain | "I've got chronic pain -
Usually not able to move upon waking ~
I've been on Opioids for several decades starting in '80's / Tylenol 4 / my R jaw at Condyle - TMJ WAS
GONE - I'm now on my 3rd prosthesis placed July 2015 - My Neck / Crevical Spine from 3- 5/6 Bulged with 5 sitting on Nerve Root -
Mid Spine was Brok... | 9 | December 31, 2016 | 26 |
31,882 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I am 25 weeks pregnant and was told by my midwife to start using this product for my yeast infection. As soon as I applied it, my vee-jay got on fire! The itching and burning is horrible!!! Hopefully this will go away soon! I am laying here and my vee-jay is itching like crazy! Awful product!!!" | 1 | August 12, 2015 | 7 |
10,325 | Sotalol | atrial fibrillation | "About 2 years ago when I was admitted to the hospital with a severe attack of atrial fibrillation, the Dr. put me on 80mg twice a day and this worked well until I had a severe attack and my dosage was increased to 120mg at night and 80 mg in the morning. This has worked excellent since them. I also have multiple healt... | 10 | January 19, 2013 | 105 |
128,131 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I have been taking generic Adipex since Dec. 2015. I am 5 food tall and was 211 pounds. The first 11 pounds came off quick. Then I got down to 195. Now I am back up to 200 and can't drop the weight. My energy level is a lot better though. I don't really eat that much. So maybe my body is holding on to what I do eat. W... | 5 | May 16, 2016 | 16 |
140,550 | Escitalopram | body dysmorphic disorde | "I have binge eating disorder. The first day I started these, I noticed a difference. I wasn't eating until I puked. It helped me so much. I had normal portions. I didn't feel the need to eat when I was a little upset. It helped from day 1 and continues to do so." | 10 | March 9, 2017 | 2 |
3,815 | Fioricet | headache | "I have had almost daily headaches since I was 15. I am now 43. I would not have believed such a simple medication would have worked so well." | 10 | September 3, 2009 | 35 |
124,903 | Tri-Previfem | acne | "I am 16 years old and started this birth control a month ago. Got pretty bad nausea and headaches the first couple weeks but it went away. I don't take the placebo pills for my period week because they make my period worse and going off the placebo seems to help. I started my second pack yesterday and took a double do... | 5 | April 7, 2015 | 1 |
127,281 | Disulfiram | alcohol dependence | "I have been using antabuse for a month. I have had some side effects as in some nausea and headaches. I still feel that the benefit of the prescription far outweighs any side effects, nowing this has really given my family a sense of security." | 9 | August 7, 2008 | 84 |
109,075 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had the nexplanon for a year and 2 months and I'm 18 and I haven't had a period since I been one it I've gained about 50lbs since I've been one it and I been doing everything I can to lose it and it won't happen I'm getting it removed next month but I really don't recommend this. I've had the depo and it messed u... | 1 | April 12, 2017 | 6 |
74,859 | Keppra | seizures | "I'm French and am 28 years old. I had my first seizure in 2009. My neurologist gave me Lamotrigine for 2 years, from 100mg daily at the beginning to 400mg at the end. The frequency of seizures has been reduced but I still had some.
I arrived in USA in 2011 and my new neurologist prescribed me Keppra because I wanted ... | 7 | March 20, 2013 | 98 |
102,328 | Clindamycin / tretinoin | acne | "I'm 15 and started using this around January 2013. I had mostly acne on my forehead no where else. It cleared it up really well and I had clear skin for about 3 months. Then summer started and my hormones started acting up and I brokeout a ton on my cheeks and sort of on my forehead. I know it's not Veltins fault, but... | 7 | August 16, 2013 | 13 |
151,862 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I have tried so many unsuccessful times to quit smoking. I have used patches, tried cold turkey, even hypnosis! Nothing worked. I have smoked for more than 35 years. I finally decided to try the Chantix, thinking the entire time that it would fail as well. When my doctor told me that it actually blocked the nicoti... | 10 | January 16, 2013 | 61 |
49,435 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "My gyno prescribed this pill to help with my menstrual cramps. My gyno warned that spotting was the most common side effect of this pill. The first four weeks there was nothing, all was well other than a little nausea while adjusting to the new pill. I started week 5, the first week in the second container and instant... | 4 | February 17, 2016 | 4 |
45,229 | Fluoxetine | depression | "I've been on fluoxetine 5weeks@ 20mg & additional 1week combo with apripazole 5mg. I've been diagnosed with major depression and BPD. I have flu like symptoms and restlessness. don't feel much improvement before or after combining apripazole except I am very chilled and calm sometimes too calm. I no longer have insa... | 7 | January 18, 2016 | 3 |
76,886 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "I started taking Belviq in September of '14, so I am about three weeks shy of a full year. For the first two weeks I lost perhaps one pound and was getting discouraged - so I simply tried harder. By the way, I was three hundred pounds on the dot when I started. I now weigh 220. Yep, 80 pounds in less than a year, ... | 10 | August 22, 2015 | 149 |
196,653 | Letrozole | emale infertility | "I struggled with infertility for years. Two months on this medicine and we were pregnant and I now have a healthy 4 year old." | 10 | December 18, 2014 | 45 |
6,646 | Primidone | seizures | "Great Seizure control. Low side effects after first 2 weeks." | 9 | January 8, 2009 | 22 |
204,931 | Toradol | pain | "I went to Urgent Care for what turned out to be a kidney stone. I was in severe pain and they finally (after begging) gave me Toradol in my IV. It took quite awhile to just take the edge off. It lasted about 3 hours. When I left, they gave me another pain killer that nicely did the trick!" | 3 | November 24, 2016 | 8 |
95,287 | Guanfacine | adhd | "Brain damaged/ developmental delay: I have a 5 year old who has been on Intuniv for 6 months after other medicine did not work. On Intuniv she is no longer up all night, aggressive at school and able to concentrate on her school work (she has been in school since age 3 in special education). I only wish the company wo... | 8 | October 22, 2010 | 37 |
204,154 | Dilantin | epilepsy | "I had my first grand-mal seizure out of the blue at 26yrs of age 39 years ago! Dilantin has kept me free from seizures when I have remembered to take the medication. Over the years I have had several other seizures but only due to neglecting to take the tablets. I am on 330mg per day (130mg in the morning and 300mg in... | 10 | March 19, 2014 | 17 |
177,898 | Duloxetine | depression | "Went nearly mad on this antidepressant, clenched my teeth, constant sweats. Terrible and always tired on it. Doctor just kept upping the dosage. Was on 120mg when I complained, changed doctor and am now coming off Cymbalta. Now have dreadful dizziness and brain zaps but anything is better than what I was going through... | 1 | October 9, 2012 | 23 |
28,409 | Lexapro | generalized anxiety disorde | "I had for at least 11 years suffered from anxiety disorder for years. Worrying, palpitations, shortness of breath, basically all the popular anxiety symptoms. I am on Lexapro because it does work. Side effects like lower sex drive, difficulty reaching orgasm, insomnia all go away. I find myself fearless, my life is ac... | 10 | August 25, 2013 | 143 |
50,029 | Gabapentin | pain | "Introduced when I came down with the Shingles, a most painful ailment which covers most of your torso. Hydrocodone didn't phase it, my doctor explained how it worked and what was happening to my nerve endings. Shingles changes you life because it likes to linger around and your nerve ending have changed. So I'm on 600... | 10 | November 1, 2015 | 52 |
158,019 | Accutane | acne | "good product........ i recommend it ......" | 10 | May 15, 2008 | 9 |
211,839 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "I started this medication very slowly to avoid the rash if at all possible. 25 mg in morning and at night for two weeks. Increased dose .50 in morning and .50 at night for another two weeks. I am now at .75 in morning and .75 at night. I find by dividing the medication in the day, I am more stable over all." | 10 | December 10, 2016 | 7 |
95,767 | Sertraline | obsessive compulsive disorde | "It's my third time returning back to Zoloft and I'm 21. First time I've used Zoloft I was only 15 and it was for Social Anxiety/Severe Depression and it helped me tremendously. Stopped it after one year and maybe... 6 months later my anxiety was back along with obsessive compulsive disorder.
Anyway, I'm back on it ... | 10 | October 3, 2014 | 117 |
71,147 | Viberzi | irritable bowel syndrome | "This medicine has been a life changer for me. I've tried absolutely everything and this is the only thing that controls loose stools & diarrhea without making me constipated. It has honestly been a miracle especially because I work and travel a lot and that was always so stressful - I wouldn't eat for long periods of... | 8 | October 19, 2016 | 20 |
149,367 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I had my Mirena inserted exactly a year ago at the age of 56. Now 57 and still no menopause in sight. In fact I just got my period today. Granted its lighter than it was before Mirena but out of the last year, I have at least spotted almost every day. June was a good month for me with my first skipped period and no sp... | 7 | September 4, 2014 | 39 |
73,080 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I have been on a low hormone pill for almost 10 years, this one has been the worst. I've been taking Gildess for about 4 months now and have noticed the worst of the side effects within the last two months. I'm incredibly moody, kind of depressed (weird highs and lows), almost no sex drive whatsoever and have gained a... | 3 | February 15, 2015 | 18 |
232,002 | Trazodone | sedation | "I have taken this for three years, It has been a life saver in way of keeping me calm and relaxing me over all. I will take 100mg on average for sleep at night, I have also taken throughout the day to keep a stable mood. It has helped with depression and aiding well in sleep. You have to find the right dose for yourse... | 10 | August 27, 2009 | 72 |
66,042 | Propranolol | panic disorde | "Great medicine for panic attacks, no anxiety and body symptoms after taking it." | 10 | September 24, 2014 | 39 |
228,797 | Loestrin Fe 1 / 20 | polycystic ovary syndrome | "This pill has given me nothing but trouble. I am now double dosing until my D&C to see if it will stop the bleeding that it caused me for over a month. I should have just lived with the irregular cycles instead of this constant bleeding!" | 1 | September 29, 2011 | 1 |
18,563 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "I had to find a way to sleep and make it back to work. I have taken zolpidem for 7 months now and find that i really need it. Sometimes I get a pain in my side but I feel I get a good nights sleep. I feel like I need it, so it has to be addicting. It works." | 9 | February 27, 2008 | 5 |
149,112 | Mirena | birth control | "Awful. I had such high hopes for it. I expected to bleed for a bit before it tapered off and regulated. I was willing to wait it out until the hormones were in my system. I bled for 5 months. Not heavy, but enough that I'd need a light tampon. I also started shedding hair at an alarming rate.
Pro: Not pregnant (it's... | 2 | August 2, 2015 | 5 |
95,331 | Otezla | plaque psoriasis | "After reading endless negativity reviews, I feel almost guilty to say how big a fan I am of Otezla. I developed mild to severe psoriasis around 33. Tried all the ointments, cortisone injections, laser and light treatment options with light/temporary relief. Started Otezla 1/1/17, had immediate positive results. Li... | 9 | October 3, 2017 | 12 |
103,992 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "When I first started taking Orsythia I loved it! It even caused me to lose weight. I would only take it in the morning or afternoon sometimes at night when I would remember and I never got pregnant. My pharmacy switched me to Lutera and I had irregular bleeding. I know its the same main ingredient, I am not sure if th... | 10 | June 4, 2014 | 3 |
131,479 | Generess Fe | birth control | "Been on this for a little over a year. Experienced some moodiness and depression the first few months. Didnt feel myself. This is just what happens when the body gets used to the hormones. Periods went from painful, heavy, and 7-8 days to light, less painful, and approximately 3 days. No pregnancies or even scares. Mi... | 10 | February 25, 2013 | 17 |
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