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22,051 | Infliximab | ulcerative colitis | "I've been on Remicaid for 4 years for UC. I am in complete remission...its unfortunate that it's an IV infusion, but I will gladly deal with this versus the effects of Ulcerative Colitis." | 10 | April 29, 2008 | 109 |
231,933 | Trazodone | depression | "I'm 17, female and am on 400mg of trazodone now. I used to take 100mg in the morning for my anxiety but it made me more tired in the mornings. That's the only side effect I have had. I'm not on 350mg at night to help with my insomnia and 50mg in the morning to help with anxieties. It helps with sleep and anxieties but... | 7 | October 28, 2010 | 28 |
89,424 | Celexa | depression | "Never feel down or tired..absolute feel wonderful" | 9 | October 27, 2013 | 49 |
112,618 | Lunesta | insomnia | "When I started Lunesta, I was SHOCKED by the price. 300-500 Dollars for 30 generic pills??? I don't have insurance, BTW. Then, my sister (who has 2 handicapped children and knows all the ins and outs of the medical industry) told me about a website that literally takes 4 minutes to sign up, qualify, and show you where... | 10 | January 29, 2016 | 39 |
121,672 | Venlafaxine | depression | "Switched from Paxil 20mg to Effexor 75mg. On Paxil I just couldn't lose weight and my insurance wanted me to try an SRNI before they would pay for the newer meds like Brintellix. At first I noticed a decrease in anxiety THEN I went to work!! My job is very stressful and I have to be SPOT on!! First I noticed anxiety r... | 2 | September 23, 2014 | 39 |
73,703 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been on it for almost a month now and LOVE IT. Prior, I was on the Nuvaring because I've always been scared about forgetting to take a pill on a daily basis. But with Nuvaring intercourse was painful, and libido dropped significantly. So far, LOVE Lo-Loestrin. I feel happier, want to engage in sex more, and best ... | 10 | November 6, 2012 | 15 |
135,470 | Tamiflu | influenza | "I had flu symptoms so my doctor prescribed me Tamiflu. Everytime I took it I felt like I was going to vomit. I haven't felt like eating, so luckily I couldn't vomit. It sort of made me dizzy and it gave me a headache. I wouldn't recommend the medicine to anybody." | 1 | January 18, 2016 | 17 |
151,350 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I smoked for 16 years. After almost 3 weeks on Chantix I all of a sudden had no desire to smoke. I've been cigarette free for 17 days and loving the way my hair smells " | 10 | March 30, 2017 | 33 |
230,985 | Milnacipran | ibromyalgia | "I've been on this medication for about 3 months. I titrated up slowly and really found no difference in my symptoms. Not sure if things would be worse without it. My depression has definitely gotten worse and I'm not sure if it's a direct medication side effect or I'm just totally depressed that nothing I try takes my... | 4 | October 13, 2010 | 12 |
197,389 | Paroxetine | panic disorde | "Panic attacks are greatly reduced, depression persists." | 6 | September 14, 2011 | 12 |
162,276 | Hyaluronan | osteoarthritis | "About 11 months ago I received the single dose Monovisc. It was painful to receive the shot and the pressure was great as it was injected. It took about 3 weeks for me to feel better. Before the shot I had a high level of constant pain from bone-on-bone on the outer edge of my knee. A pocket of fluid had formed on the... | 9 | November 8, 2016 | 10 |
156,592 | Dulaglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "Thus far, Trulicity has worked for me to get my blood sugars under control. Changing my eating habits, I can tell that I have lost some weight while using Trulicity. Others can tell as well. I know of three other patients who have requested from their physician Trulicity as a result of me talking with them about Tr... | 9 | May 17, 2017 | 11 |
47,754 | Adapalene | acne | "I was prescribed Differin 3 weeks ago. Two days after getting the prescription I finally purchased the item and started treatment that night. Worst mistake ever.
My skin is not sensitive at all, and I mean at all. I have literally put bleach on it and nothing has happened. Not only has using this item every o... | 1 | December 4, 2016 | 33 |
63,249 | Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate | bowel preparation | "Didn't work at all. Don't use, especially if you have issues with constipation. Tastes good, but what a waste. The other stuff, the REAL stuff tastes awful but works." | 1 | January 19, 2016 | 5 |
63,171 | Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate | bowel preparation | "I was prescribed this for a diagnostic colonoscopy to investigate bleeding and loose bowels. I was assigned the split dose prep, were you take one dose in the evening and the other the morning of the exam. The first 5 ounce drink was easy to swallow and I was able to follow it with 5 cups of the clear liquid of c... | 10 | June 2, 2017 | 8 |
58,980 | Vienva | birth control | "I’m on the fourth week of Vienva and have experienced nausea, headaches, mood swings, spotting and bloating! Hopefully these symptoms pass after three months like they say! I hate birth control to begin with because of all the symptoms and I always experience all of them but what are we supposed to do? " | 5 | December 11, 2017 | 0 |
47,942 | Naproxen / sumatriptan | migraine | "My daughter has had migraines for the past 3 years since she was 9. As recommended by her neurologist, she has benefited tremendously by religiously taking Migrelief (OTC magnesium/feverfew/Vitamin B pill) with breakfast & dinner daily to prevent migraines, along with getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, & taking e... | 10 | September 4, 2015 | 2 |
123,647 | Skyla | birth control | "I have been off skyla for almost 6 months, and my periods are just starting to regulate again so I know this is a sign of my body starting to regulate again also from not being on this birth control anymore. I am also losing weight since gaining almost 15 lbs in the 3 months I was on skyla, and my acne is under contro... | 1 | April 5, 2017 | 6 |
214,564 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I have dealt with both anxiety and depression the majority of my adult career. I was previously on Prozac 10mg, and had a dosage increase to 20mg but I experienced no significant change and could not stay consistent with the medication. After discontinuing the Prozac, I felt I could deal with my Anxiety without medica... | 5 | October 15, 2017 | 3 |
203,444 | Indomethacin | pain | "When I run out of sumatriptan, 50 mg of indomethacin, a caffeine tab, ice pack and a rest gives almost complete relief in a couple hours. Much less expensive than sumatriptan. $7 co-pay for 120 which treats 60 headaches vs $7 copay for 9 sumatriptan which treats 9 headaches. Sumatriptan is faster but doesn't give t... | 7 | July 22, 2013 | 11 |
37,177 | Vyvanse | binge eating disorde | "I come from longggg longggg line of a very overweight family. Besides one cousin I'm the only one that never became morbidly obese, but I've found I've severely struggled since my 20's to keep weight off, especially because I binge eat, & I even sleep walk & binge when I do ! It's like your brain just doesn't seem to... | 7 | November 23, 2016 | 14 |
42,297 | Atenolol | high blood pressure | "Thougt it did nothing so i skipped a dose and it was the worst day of my life...Best Drug Ever" | 10 | June 29, 2016 | 14 |
228,908 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "Since turning 58 I've been having problems maintaining an erection which I know is not all that uncommon. At first I tried a herbal drug which worked quite well but seemed to lose some of it's potency over a period of time (I was taking it for about 1 year) although it still managed to give me reasonable erections.... | 10 | July 16, 2016 | 9 |
201,751 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "Xanax is the only thing that works for me." | 10 | September 30, 2008 | 42 |
78,745 | OnabotulinumtoxinA | migraine prevention | "I had Botox treatments for my migraines for about a year and a half. I was thrilled as it completely took away my migraines and I had no side effects. I had my life back. Then last August I went to get my regular 3 month injections at 4 p.m. By 7 p.m. that evening I experiencing dizziness. By the next day I had ... | 3 | October 31, 2016 | 53 |
120,691 | Dicyclomine | irritable bowel syndrome | "Suffering from cramping, diarrhea, and spasms for over a month and within 10 mins of taking the 10mg pill I feel much better. I can actually walk around and not worry about having to be near the bathroom 24/7. Has not completely stopped spasms but has helped tremendously. The cramps have stopped! I would recommend any... | 9 | December 13, 2014 | 148 |
231,999 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I could fall asleep, but it only lasted for 6 hours. But it works." | 7 | September 16, 2009 | 18 |
35,353 | Levofloxacin | bronchitis | "I feel better after taking this medicine for 5 days. I am experiencing some dizziness and lack of appetite. I'm not feeling as much improvement as I hoped I would by this time. Sleeping well still and no hyperactivity. I do notice lots of tenderness in my Achilles tendons on both sides. We will see after 5 more days. ... | 7 | September 14, 2009 | 13 |
30,571 | Chlorpheniramine | allergic rhinitis | "Hi .Chlorpheniramine is very effective drug.
I tried all the antihistamine and medicines like cetrizine , loratdine , fexofenafine etc. I spent a lot of money but just chlorpheniramine work for me and chlorpheniramine is very cheap!!A few minutes after taking this , I get complete relief and my allergies have gone... | 10 | March 11, 2017 | 5 |
39,618 | Contrave | obesity | "Soon after beginning Contrave I began to feel really wonky, couldn't sleep no matter how I tried. As much as I wanted to quit, I gave it 6 weeks anyway. Like many medications, thought the side effects would pass. They didn't. I titrated off as my doctor recommended. A month and a half later, I no longer feel wonky, bu... | 1 | March 20, 2016 | 8 |
174,854 | Anoro Ellipta | copd | "Game Changer! I have tried most all of them in several forms. Then: Anoro Elipta! I started this medication about two weeks ago. I had not walked over twenty minutes at a time in a couple years. Just got back from a eighty minute walk and feel great. My pace was 20 minutes a mile, about 2 feet a step, according ... | 10 | January 25, 2017 | 41 |
80,057 | Benzonatate | cough | "Made cough way worse. Thank god I took my first ones in the daytime so the effect will hopefully be gone by bedtime." | 1 | March 8, 2017 | 9 |
41,208 | Acetaminophen / oxycodone | pain | "Works good just wish it would last longer. I got them after getting tendons cut in my fingers." | 8 | June 25, 2010 | 4 |
65,559 | Propranolol | mance anxiety | "I am speechless!!! I read all the 250+ reviews and decided, this is my remedy! I have been suffering for 30 years now from stage fright despite being sociable and communicator, my heart will start beating loudly my breathing will almost stop and I am almost fainting just when I think about a public speaking or present... | 10 | July 10, 2017 | 14 |
43,413 | Hydromorphone | pain | "Very good for pain" | 10 | October 14, 2011 | 0 |
206,006 | Pristiq | 9</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I have only been on Pristiq now for a week and I am so glad. I was hesitant because I suffer from major depression. I have tried close to everything in the book but am relieved that I have FINALLY found something that makes me feel so vibrant and alive now. The positive effects started pretty much immediately and I am... | 10 | March 1, 2009 | 9 |
104,482 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have been taking Lutera for about 3 months now it has been much better than any previous birth control pills I have taken. Some side effects that I have noticed are enlarged and tender breast and decrease in sex drive. I have also noticed that I am a lot more emotional than usually. I have not really gained any weig... | 8 | November 16, 2011 | 5 |
212,513 | Lysine | herpes simplex, suppression | "I had gential warts or herpes2 for 1year I didn't really focus on it until 2weeks ago when I went to a stupid small laser bikini wax lady to look at my vaginal and told me I had herpes. I look through the internet and search for home treatments . I bought 3 tea tree oil . And used lysine pills it really worked with re... | 10 | June 11, 2016 | 34 |
173,552 | Exemestane | breast cance | "On this medication for the past 4 months. Still unable to sleep at night, hot flashes, but a lot nicer than the other medication I was on. The only side effect that I can deal with is the muscle pain that it causes in my legs. I also notice my skin being oily and breakouts on my face." | 8 | October 10, 2011 | 57 |
216,859 | Lifitegrast | dry eye disease | "I've been on Xiidra for 3 months on the recommendation of my ophthalmologist. I am using it along with Restasis as it is supposed to boost the effectiveness of the Restasis.
I can't wait to stop taking it in a few weeks (time recommended by my doctor) because of the side effects. There is burning and a bad taste ... | 1 | August 8, 2017 | 8 |
200,651 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I have been taking Chantix for 4 days now and it works great for quitting smoking, but the side effects are harsh. I get so sick on it and also I get so angry for no reason. I am yelling at everyone. I have also been having problems with the depression. If you have any of these problems then you should see your doct... | 5 | November 8, 2009 | 6 |
34,716 | Minocycline | acne | "Be very Careful moms or dads with teenage boys this medication almost killed my son.
research before trying but my advice DO NOT TRY IT. Reactions do not coming till weeks later.
He only took 12 pills." | 1 | April 21, 2016 | 1 |
126,367 | Carvedilol | atrial fibrillation | "I have been taking this med for 2 months and I feel horrible. I have every side effect listed besides impotence. I am going to stop taking this med with or without the doctor's blessing. I am tired of having shortness of breath and being extremely tired ALL THE TIME. I have a small child and I can't not keep up. I can... | 1 | July 6, 2017 | 14 |
45,083 | Fluoxetine | obsessive compulsive disorde | "After 2 weeks, this crap called medication made my OCD WORSE, Then a few weeks later i was so depressed that i couldn't even get out of bed. I went from being a healthy lady with moderate ocd, to a majorly depressed obese pig in 2 months.
Thanks prozac.
Dont put this depression (causing) pill down your throat. Ta... | 1 | November 11, 2016 | 14 |
19,489 | Pregabalin | postherpetic neuralgia | "I had pain shooting throughout my body for a week. One day it would be in my legs, then my torso, then my arm, my throat, my ear and then shingles surfaced on my torso-right side. I took an antiviral for the shingles, and Neurontin for pain. The blisters were painful and they went away in a couple weeks but the pain... | 9 | January 18, 2015 | 37 |
230,523 | Depo-Provera | endometriosis | "I got on this as a teenager for my endometriosis. Besides spotting for the first four months I have had no ill effects. No weight gain. In fact its hard to keep weight on. I got off of it to have my kids. Now I'm back on it. It's so much easier raising toddlers without cramps and random bleeding. I recommend it highly... | 10 | January 10, 2013 | 62 |
125,914 | Viibryd | depression | "I started Viibryd -- 20 mg/day -- over a year ago, when going thru a prolonged low. Like alot of folks, I've tried many different things in 20+ years, gone thru the rollercoaster of titrating on, titrating off, having stuff work then stop working, etc. To my surprise, Viibryd has helped -- though the diarrhea and so f... | 8 | May 30, 2015 | 57 |
229,165 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "Cialis worked for me! I'm a 48 year old with a past history of benign prostate hyperplasia since treated, now experiencing erectile dysfunction. Used it last night with rousing success. I would say I felt like a teenager again, but even then I had performance anxiety issues which went away once I got married. Good t... | 10 | January 23, 2013 | 39 |
95,034 | Abilify | depression | "I developed Tardive Dyskinesia and Dystonia after having taken Abilify (for too long apparently). It has made my life far more difficult. I am posting this because I just want to make people more aware that this happens so it doesn't happen to them if they can avoid it." | 1 | August 29, 2009 | 152 |
129,358 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "So I have been on the Depo shit for well over a decade and decided to opt for a different method due to the weight gain, headaches and bone density concerns. I have to say I was so scared about the procedure since I had heard nightmare stories about how painful it was. However, it wasn't that bad at all, like a slig... | 10 | September 2, 2015 | 7 |
177,938 | Duloxetine | osteoarthritis | "Although I've read it could take up to 4 weeks to see any improvement while taking Cymbalta, I noticed the pain that I usually experience for several hours in the morning has subsided significantly with the first dose. It's been one week and the improvement continues!" | 9 | January 15, 2013 | 66 |
57,215 | Frovatriptan | migraine | "I have had migraines for 9 years. A few years ago I started having them almost daily. After a while, It took more medication to get less pain relief. I was having daily headaches. I would take Advil to take the edge off for a few hours, then take imitrex, than another imitex, then Tylenol, then back to Advil. I spent... | 10 | May 8, 2017 | 4 |
226,744 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Got this June 2014 got it out march 2015. Within 3 months of having it, I developed horrible acne around the jaw line and forehead with cysts on my lower jaw. Previous to implanon, I was on zovia for 2 years. With zovia I had weight gain, breast tenderness, but very clear skin. With Implanon, I lost 40 pounds, which I... | 2 | April 18, 2015 | 4 |
41,520 | Sofosbuvir | hepatitis c | "I took Sovaldi with Ribavirin, I have to say this combination is FANTASTIC!!! I took the meds for three months, and I didn't experience ANY side effects- aside from a little drowsiness. Most of it is mental. I took the pills as directed, and just acted as if they were vitamins. My hep c was UNDETECTABLE after just one... | 10 | April 3, 2015 | 29 |
210,578 | Mirtazapine | insomnia | "Absolutely great for me. It cured insomnia, I had better sleep, helps anxiety and depression. The lower dose gives increased sleep effect, and increased appetite (but its up to you whether you choose to eat everything you fancy..or not!)" | 10 | October 3, 2017 | 11 |
30,121 | Klonopin | anxiety | "This medicine obliterated my social anxiety,anxiety ,fear,phobia,paranoia,panic,worrying and racing thoughts! I can actually function again thanks to a little green pill. I feel like superman now! I'm no longer chained downed by my own mind! I've been battling through it for years and now it's finally gone! I can be o... | 10 | October 25, 2014 | 188 |
62,299 | Citalopram | depression | "I am a 32 year old man, and for more than 17 years I have battled depression. Had been living with depression so long that I could recognize the beginning symptom and would try to mentally prepare myself for the storm that was sure to follow. After being hospitalized, I eventually found myself before a Psych. Doctor... | 10 | December 26, 2012 | 124 |
71,070 | Rituximab | non-hodgkin's lymphoma | "I thought this was a spectacular medicine, very quick acting engorged lymph nodes were reduced within about 7 days. I am now in remission and doing maintenance." | 8 | September 21, 2008 | 102 |
195,201 | Hydrocodone / ibuprofen | pain | "I just started taking this medicine. I have been taking Hydrocodone with acetaminophen for pain since 2003 but recently discovered that there exists a variation with a medicine that would address inflammation in addition for pain and wondered why, for all these years no one suggested I take that variant. I specifica... | 7 | January 12, 2013 | 27 |
145,863 | Qsymia | weight loss | "Had a thyroidectomy about 6 years ago, gained lots of weight almost every day since. Then my endo put me on Qsymia for a little more than 3 weeks now, down 14lbs. Other than a minor amount of dry mouth and minor tingling in my feet, no side effects. Really helps with hunger and cravings for sweets. So far, good stuff... | 9 | July 15, 2013 | 73 |
167,856 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "My lover and I had unprotected sex on 12/26 when afterwards I realized I was at my prime ovulation time (Day 13 of my cycle; I have a 26 day cycle). As it was Saturday evening I couldn't get plan B that night. The next day 12/27 was a Sunday so all the pharmacies were closed. By the time I got my Plan B it was already... | 9 | January 11, 2016 | 20 |
92,806 | Vortioxetine | major depressive disorde | "I've only been on this med a few days but I'm giving it a 10/10 just to help round off all the scathing reviews.
It has helped. I was very worried reading about the side effects, so I bite a 5mg tab in half after eating breakfast, and take the other half after eating dinner. No side effects, greatly improved mood. ... | 10 | October 30, 2017 | 4 |
39,526 | Contrave | obesity | "I'm 5'9" and weighed 340 pounds on March , 29,2016!!!! And I'm happy to say that as of this morning5/12/16..I weigh 296 pounds!! I won't lie to you all and say it's been easy and there aren't side effects.. Constipation, some nausea, etc.. Because with any man made medicine there will be side effects.. But I would dea... | 10 | May 12, 2016 | 81 |
61,770 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I was put on 10mg to begin with, and I did suffer mild side effects. I had nausea and drowsiness for the first two days and these stopped when I starting taking the pill at night. However when I took it at night I had insomnia, tight chest and felt my heart pounding a lot. I was worried at first but this passed after ... | 9 | February 13, 2016 | 56 |
157,457 | Guaifenesin | bronchitis | "This med works great for congestion associated with a cold. As someone else stated... It does give you some really strange dreams though!" | 9 | February 26, 2012 | 76 |
22,540 | Biotin | dietary supplementation | "I am 54 years old and have not had acne since I was a teenager.
After only 2 days of taking 5000mg, my nose broke out in large red rosacea type pimples. I stopped the vitamin and did not get any more pimples." | 1 | June 28, 2013 | 30 |
162,749 | Cefdinir | otitis media | "My 11 year old son got put on this drug for ear infection. He is allergic to Amoxicillin, so they prescribed Cefdinir. He took it one time before and had no issues. This time however on day 8 of 10, he broke out in severe hives all over his body. Had to counteract with Benadryl. Took him to urgent care and they prescr... | 1 | January 17, 2017 | 8 |
70,210 | Triumeq | hiv infection | "I've been taking Triumeq for Three Days Now And It has Been A Wonderful Experience. I Haven't Had Any Side AffecTs From Taking This Medication. I CaN Tell Its Working Because My Joint Pain I Was Having Before I Started Taking Triumeq Is Beginning To Slack Off. I Will Post My Labs In Two Weeks" | 10 | February 14, 2015 | 28 |
202,605 | Hydroxychloroquine | systemic lupus erythematosus | "I was recently diagnosed with SLE and started Plaquenil 200mg once a day been over a month now and feel absolutely no difference in joint or muscle pain but do have terrible nausea 24/7 from it with or without food and take Nexium as I’ve had GERD for years but take it 4 hours apart from the Plaquenil as directed. My ... | 1 | December 10, 2017 | 0 |
33,710 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I have been on this pill for 2 months now. I was getting the Depo shot before and was on that for 9 months, I had gained 40 pounds from it and wanted to switch fast! My doctor said I was sensitive to the hormones and recommended this for me. I haven't gained any weight with this which is great, but on the other hand m... | 6 | May 4, 2011 | 9 |
138,620 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I love, love, love this medicine. I weighed 146lbs last month, I now weigh 127lbs and counting. I'm getting married in a month and this has so saved me. I would say try it if you haven't already because everyone I know wants it now they see how it worked for me so fast." | 10 | May 22, 2012 | 13 |
20,004 | Pregabalin | ibromyalgia | "Lyrica works! " | 9 | April 18, 2008 | 34 |
52,291 | Estazolam | insomnia | "You are going to be surprised how fast you'll fall asleep and how great you feel when you wake up." | 10 | July 10, 2008 | 24 |
186,986 | Nature-Throid | underactive thyroid | "This medication changed my life. I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism years ago and for five years I was on levothyroxine. Despite taking it every day as recommended, I experienced no difference in my extreme fatigue, muscle aches, and constipation. I was sleeping all the time. Exercise was a nightmare. N... | 10 | December 16, 2016 | 108 |
218,393 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | sinusitis | "Side effect was mild direahea and bloody stool." | 5 | December 28, 2009 | 6 |
175,828 | Levaquin | sinusitis | "I have taken Levaquin many times for my sinuses and have had 2 sinus surgeries. I am currently on my 38th day of 750mg and have 11 more days to go of taking it. We are doing this for so long as a last resort before doing surgery again. I can not tell that it is doing much good this go around. It does not allow me ... | 3 | August 6, 2014 | 30 |
69,626 | Buprenorphine | pain | "Have had chronic left shoulder pain for the past 4 years. Tried massage therapy, chiropractor, physical therapy, etc., etc. Been taking 4 doses of Tylenol and Motrin for 4 years. Finally got my doctor to give me something to help. I have been on the 5mcg patch for 4 days and have been absolutely pain free since. The o... | 10 | July 8, 2011 | 69 |
227,832 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had the Implanon for six months and had it removed today. Wasn't for me. I had no sex drive whatsoever. I lost a lot of hair, constantly bleeding mood swings and I gained a few pounds." | 2 | October 10, 2011 | 0 |
116,126 | Clindamycin | skin or soft tissue infection | "I had cellulititis and the swelling in my foot went down significantly in about two days." | 8 | February 8, 2017 | 14 |
148,081 | Norethindrone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I have been on this pill since March, and though it's decreased my appetite, I've gotten severe acne, very bad headaches and constant bleeding to the point of becoming anemic . I'm definitely thinking of stopping it because the side effects are horrible." | 1 | December 21, 2015 | 5 |
105,741 | Methylprednisolone | asthma | "Works effectively" | 9 | March 5, 2009 | 21 |
134,602 | Ketorolac | pain | "I was on day 2 of a doozy of a migraine and ended up at urgent care. I have idiopathic intracranial hypertension which causes pretty much constant head pain, but had been non symptomatic for over a year. Up until today I would maybe get 1 migraine a month and taking Excedrin migraine would stop it in its tracks. This... | 9 | November 29, 2014 | 23 |
826 | Silodosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "I am 73 and have an enlarged prostate (x2), taking Finasteride, and have tried Flowmax and Alfuzosin. The main side effect that is driving me crazy is Hyperacusis. My doctor switched me to Silodosin and as usual it helped in all expected ways but still the Hyperacusis comes back. Loud noises make me extremely nervo... | 7 | July 24, 2013 | 0 |
14,871 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "This is by far the WORST pill ever. I was on zovia and I absolutely loved it, and they stopped making it so I switched and they put me on this and when I started taking it I was bleeding for two weeks straight, and I figured it was just an adjustment period, also I would cry all the time, I wasn't sad or upset, nothin... | 1 | September 21, 2017 | 3 |
35,121 | Levofloxacin | streptococcal infection | "I had meningitis which was the result of an ongoing untreated and lingering sinus infection. I was on IV antibiotics along with oral Levaquin. A month later I took Levaquin for about 3 more weeks for extra measure to clear it all out. This med likely had a part in saving my life, because I'm allergic to alot of other ... | 9 | May 25, 2016 | 7 |
80,414 | Aleve | back pain | "Good." | 4 | February 9, 2010 | 18 |
173,135 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "Clonazepam works well for anxiety, but the side effects are unbearable. I can no longer breathe through my nose at night because of sinus inflammation. It also causes cognitive dysfunction and when I'm not on it I have withdrawal symptoms." | 2 | December 1, 2011 | 4 |
68,212 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "My period was on May 3rd-7th. My bf and I had intercourse on May 11th. Took the pill on May 13. Started bleeding May 18. Lasted for 4-5 days was light then turned really heavy! I felt EXTREMELY nauseous, bloated, headaches, tired, eating a lot and breast soreness from the pill. I thought I was pregnant. I didn't even ... | 9 | June 20, 2015 | 4 |
47,352 | Flonase | rhinitis | "It works so well that it doesn't seem real. I only use it occasionally as needed. This morning I woke up and could not breathe through my nose at all. I tried blowing my nose, but with no result (it wasn't nasal congestion, it was swollen nasal passages). I used Flonase and within an hour I could breathe normally aga... | 10 | July 28, 2013 | 71 |
32,123 | Wellbutrin XL | depression | "5th day on Buproprion XL150. I am supposed to take this once a week and then double the dose. Right now I am feeling I should not double up as I don't like the side effects. First few days I felt like heart was racing a little, jittery, clenching on teeth, trouble falling asleep. Am I still as depressed? No. Am I layi... | 6 | January 22, 2014 | 59 |
16,709 | Yaz | birth control | "I have been on Yaz for about a year and a half. I just switched today to a different pill. I gained about 10 pounds on Yaz. It made me impossible to deal with. I was so uncontrollably moody, and it made my acne worse. Hopefully the new stuff will help." | 4 | March 23, 2010 | 1 |
146,444 | Tamsulosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "I was retaining 30 ounces of urine after going to restroom had Cath. For one week put on flomax symptoms gone with in few weeks only had mild side effects get up once a night now" | 10 | November 19, 2017 | 0 |
207,762 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "As an anxious first-timer who scoured the web for answers to my many concerns, I found this thread most helpful. So, here are my two-cents.
Suprep is very effective. Got a "gold star" from my GI for "cleanliness".
With cold water, a straw and a green apple Jolly Rancher chaser between sips, the taste was not... | 9 | November 23, 2015 | 29 |
146,719 | Tamsulosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "Been taking Flomax for about 4 years. Works great for me. Still go 4 or 5 times during the day, 0 to 2 at night. It's great to not have pain and difficulty when starting to pee. Thanks to those who took up the cause and found this medicine." | 9 | May 13, 2009 | 78 |
197,329 | Paroxetine | anxiety | "Paxil helped me a great deal. Took around 6 weeks to work but well worth the wait. I feel like a new person, highly recommended." | 4 | April 6, 2012 | 46 |
94,497 | Abilify | bipolar disorde | "Started taking Abilify in August of 2016. The day after I wanted to drink. I'm a recovering alcoholic, called my physciatrist and she switched seroquel to Thorazine. And I got over the next couple of days. I just received an inheritance somehow I ended up with 191 Groupons, online shopping I couldn't have controlled s... | 1 | June 15, 2017 | 3 |
108,703 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I gave it a 10 because its "effectiveness" is true, it doesn't let you get pregnant. That's our end goal right.
Yes side effects happen, all birth control has side effects. I spotted a lot the 2nd and 3rd year of the first one I had. Yes mood swings at the end of the 3rd year. I chalk that up to the birth control r... | 10 | October 8, 2017 | 5 |
43,198 | Sronyx | 13</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I have been on this Birth Control for over a year now and I have had no problems! The only bad thing is the first few months you have break through bleeding, but other than that its great." | 9 | April 28, 2010 | 13 |
82,544 | Liraglutide | obesity | "This drug makes me so lethargic I can't drive for fear of falling asleep at the wheel. I can barely get out of bed. This got worst when my MD upped the dose to 1.8, I think maybe I should go back a dose. I lose 5lbs in 4 weeks, but I haven't decided its worth since I am so fatigued I can't function on a normal level. ... | 7 | July 7, 2010 | 69 |
101,712 | Methocarbamol | muscle spasm | "It didn't help the back pain I have but it sure does keep you awake. I thought it would make me drowsy but it gave me insomnia. Tossed and turned all night." | 1 | November 26, 2015 | 8 |
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