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159,184 | TriNessa | birth control | "I began taking Tri- Nessa to clear up my skin. I have never had perfectly clear skin, but before and during my period my skin ( including back and shoulders) would break out horribly. After only a week of the pill, I noticed my skin was very clear. I have never had such amazing skin! During my period I still get a few... | 5 | May 26, 2015 | 8 |
43,588 | Hydromorphone | pain | "Went to the ER because of sciatic nerve pressure for severe pain and multiple muscles spasms that would not stop. 2 injections of dilaudid had no effect at all. Tried some 4mg oral dilaudid tablets and no effect at all. This is most likely a very effective pain reliever but this indicates that not all pain relievers w... | 1 | February 20, 2009 | 23 |
17,997 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I have been on other birth controls for over 6 years. (Yaz, Yasmin, Loestrin and more). Gone through migraines, excessive bleeding patterns, no sex drive at all, mood swings, as most recently while on Loestrin 24 I spent 14 months basically crying every day until I finally switched to Nuvaring. I no longer have any o... | 9 | June 24, 2012 | 2 |
92,142 | Lyrica | ibromyalgia | "The side effects were too hard to tolerate, for me to continue to take it for more than a couple of months. Nausea, dizziness, headache, upset stomach, and a terrible skin reaction that left many scars on my entire body are in addition to the mental slowness, confusion and increased depression suffered while taking ... | 1 | October 2, 2010 | 23 |
194,766 | Pseudoephedrine | nasal congestion | "Within 20 mins my nose was clear and my cough had subsided. On the other hand you have to drink plenty of water to keep from getting too dry and my heart was racing which wasn't to bad. All in all did the job." | 8 | March 18, 2012 | 13 |
13,532 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "I am 25 years old. Over the last 3 years I have pretty muched ruined most of my relationships involving my career and my personal life. The most common symptoms I experience are: Difficulty concentrating and staying on task, caprishious behavior/severe mood swings, impulsive behavior/making irrational decisions that s... | 9 | June 27, 2013 | 90 |
193,836 | Hydrocodone | pain | "Effective but on the slightly week side." | 7 | November 17, 2015 | 28 |
83,310 | Riluzole | obsessive compulsive disorde | "I have not been on the medicine for long enough to truly know what kind of difference it is going to make on my life. So far I am almost completely pleased with the results. One of the major consequences of my particular type of OCD is that is isolation and avoidance. On Rilutek I'm more willing to confront my fear... | 8 | February 8, 2012 | 8 |
121,865 | Venlafaxine | hot flashes | "I had terrible hot flashes so my doctor prescribed Venlafaxine 37.5mg. They worked great for about a year and a half until about one month ago. I'm again having hot flashes so I don't know if increasing the amount will help but I need a solution. I think there has been some change in my hormone levels which is causing... | 7 | May 30, 2013 | 74 |
192,810 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | menstrual disorders | "At one point during the 5 months that I was taking these pills, I came across tightness of my chest which gave me difficulty breathing and I felt as though I was suffocating. I never had acne, once I quit the pills, I suffered, and am still suffering, from severe acne. I refuse to go back on the pill, but I also don't... | 1 | July 2, 2010 | 5 |
180,931 | Biaxin | strep throat | "I have had this medication prescribed to me twice now. Both times within less than 24 hours of taking it I experienced the metallic taste in my mouth, nausea/vomiting, headache and the worst of all side effects, uncontrollable diarrhea. When I say this, it's not the "let me run to the bathroom quick" kind of diarrhea,... | 6 | February 14, 2013 | 22 |
135,895 | Percocet | pain | "I started using Percocet approximately nine months ago & for the first time in many years I was relatively pain free & could function again. I had no side effects, was alert and never groggy. My dosage was gradually increased from 5/325 to 10. (23 years ago I ruptured a disk at C4/C5 causing debilitating occipital hea... | 8 | January 25, 2011 | 7 |
71,069 | Rituximab | non-hodgkin's lymphoma | "This is my second round with Rituxan (3 and 1/2 years ago and now). Two years ago I had Bexxar. The first infusion helped shrink the nodes and spleen but only by 1/2. The Bexxar brought them to normal size. I'm trying Rituxan again because two nodes popped up 2 and 1/2 years after the Bexxar. It is hoped that the Ri... | 9 | December 11, 2008 | 52 |
226,650 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have been on BC since the 9th grade. I started to read forums and saw that being on BC, for over 5 years could lead to abnormal paps. I decided to remove it to see if I lose the 30lbs I gained and with a change to an organic diet will reverse my precancerous cells and if I'll lose weight too. I never had a period,... | 9 | April 28, 2015 | 2 |
133,752 | Bactrim DS | bacterial infection | "Hello, have been taking this medicine for 5 days for Cellulitis that developed on my leg below the knee. I had waited 7 days prior to seeking treatment. First three days after getting an injection type not known, thick solution and needle and taking Bactrim and Cephalexin showed little signs of improvement, 4 days sho... | 7 | August 12, 2014 | 20 |
22,653 | Pylera | helicobacter pylori infection | "Before I started my treatment with Pylera I read the reviews; quite honestly I was terrified and almost did not take the medicine out of fear of experience these side effects. My experience with Pylera: I am on my 6th day and I have not experienced anything besides a slight headache in the morning that goes away as so... | 8 | December 10, 2012 | 41 |
120,628 | Dicyclomine | irritable bowel syndrome | "Crohns Disease 10 years - just started it as needed recently. Has saved me several from having to go to the ER. Slows my bowels so I don't have loose stools while traveling. Works quickly. Little to no side effects - 10mg" | 8 | June 6, 2016 | 40 |
130,407 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had the Mirena for 5 years. It was awesome. Light periods, only had to use panty liners for a couple days. I had it taken out after the 5 years were up and within 5 weeks I found out I was pregnant! (Which was my intention) doctors do recommend letting your body have a few normal periods after removal if you are try... | 10 | May 21, 2013 | 22 |
210,533 | Frova | migraine | "I have tried numerous migraine medications, and Frova is the clear winner for me. It worked quickly, didn't cause dizziness, and there was no rebound the next day. If they could just decrease the cost of these medicines it would be perfect. " | 10 | July 22, 2008 | 13 |
40,215 | Savella | ibromyalgia | "I have had fibromyalgia for about 10 years now. My Dr tried Cymbalta and then Gabapentin which both seemed to help at first, but only for a short time. Then maybe 4 years ago, a new Dr. put me on savella. At first I felt nauseous, dizzy, and had headaches every day. All those symptoms continued, but not as severe, but... | 6 | September 20, 2017 | 6 |
34,994 | Fosamax | osteoporosis | "I was diagnosed with osteopenia in 2000 and took Fosamax for 9 years. My bone density showed slight improvement after 3 years, but still in the osteopenia range. One year later, no improvement. I am grateful to have my bone density fairly stable, but am disappointed to not have had improvement after 9 years. " | 2 | October 6, 2011 | 266 |
25,011 | Lipitor | high cholesterol | "Lowers cholestorol but I have the oddest side effect - I call it itchy feet. In the bottoms only and nothing stops the itchy feeling, except Neurontin. It's an internal nerve itch, not external. I was scratching on concrete, anything to make it stop." | 5 | February 28, 2009 | 85 |
198,279 | Exenatide | diabetes, type 2 | "I am a 360 pound male with borderline type 2 diabetes numbers and no high blood pressure. Kidneys and liver in great shape. Doctor helped me with the first dose on a Friday morning, she walked me through the instructions and injected in my belly. The next morning I was full, no appetite, lethargic, burping rotten e... | 8 | May 1, 2016 | 17 |
110,484 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I was put on Nexplanon in September after having my son in July. I had heard you either love or hate it but I figured I would be fine on it because I never had side effects on other medicines. Boy, was I wrong. My anxiety heightened, my depression worsened, I got terrible acne, I got awful migraines and I bled nonstop... | 4 | January 5, 2016 | 3 |
196,328 | Eszopiclone | insomnia | "I am new to Lunesta I was taking 10mg of Ambien until it stopped working. Dr started me out on 1mg, which didn't do much, as I need as much stuff that would knock a horse out. Very high tolerance. I don't know if I should try 2mg? Got the yucky taste in mouth and its still there this am. Any suggestions?" | 6 | July 15, 2017 | 4 |
32,985 | Seasonique | birth control | "I was so excited to try Seasonique and have only 4 periods a year. I've been on it for a year now and during the first few months I felt great and didn't notice any side effects. As of the last couple of months I've noticed some unexplained weight gain and my face is breaking out. I've never had acne before and I e... | 7 | April 28, 2012 | 6 |
48,163 | Sumavel DosePro | migraine | "I only used this one time, it did not work for me and made me feel worse. I hate that I have 4 unused ones that are going to go to waste." | 1 | April 29, 2017 | 5 |
116,354 | Adalimumab | rheumatoid arthritis | "I had rheumatoid arthritis onset literally overnight in wrist, and within short period, all fingers, elbows and shoulders. I have negative RF, but elevated Sed Rate. I pushed my Rheumatologist hard to get in front of the disease progression. I was on Methotrexate alone for about 10 wks, increasing dosage from 12.5mg... | 9 | February 8, 2014 | 117 |
767 | Silodosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "Really not sure why my urologist gave me samples of this drug since my prostate was normal for my age and my PSA was normal. I was not having issues peeing just some discomfort. Anyway, I tried the pills for four days. Nothing changed because I was still up 2-3 times per night like I have for years. But.....the side e... | 1 | April 2, 2016 | 28 |
118,584 | Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole | helicobacter pylori infection | "I was very nauseous and vomited and felt like I had the flu throughout the therapy. I was warned that I might get diarrhea but fortunately I didn't. I got a second endoscopy done and a biopsy to see if the medicine worked, and...it was unsuccessful." | 5 | April 6, 2010 | 15 |
157,884 | Accutane | acne | "When I took Accutane, my acne did clear up after a couple of months. But the side effects were very annoying, including excessively dry face and lips and back pain. It actually came to a point that I couldn't continue dancing because of this back pain. I was glad to be finished with it after the allotted time I was pr... | 5 | July 15, 2011 | 4 |
110,038 | Nexplanon | birth control | "DO NOT GET THIS! UNLESS-you're crazy. Has caused-painful breast lumps (still awaiting my ultrasound results from my breast doc), thyroiditis (an inflammed thyroid), thyroid nodules, severe migraines, AWFUL periods (almost all the time, heavy, far more uncomfortable than usual), terrible back pain, fatigue, weight gain... | 1 | May 4, 2016 | 0 |
183,806 | Cymbalta | ibromyalgia | "My review of Cymbalta is the same as my review of Lyrica. Helps at first then benefits begin to diminish. My trial of Cymbalta lasted for 2 years." | 7 | May 11, 2009 | 21 |
191,339 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "I was on Vyvance for just under 1 year. It worked really well. However as the year went on my mouth got dryer and dryer, until I could only eat soft foods. I talked to the Doctor and I went off them in the middle of January. About 3 weeks ago I started a new med called AdderallXR and I can feel my mouth is starti... | 8 | March 25, 2017 | 10 |
198,583 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I have had heavy periods for the last few years, and it has affected my quality of life. I talked to my doctor and at his suggestion, even though I had previously had an IUD (which caused 3 months non stop bleeding before falling out) and pills (which caused severe stomach upset and in one case an allergic reaction) a... | 1 | November 1, 2017 | 1 |
196,651 | Letrozole | breast cance | "Had Grade A Breast Cancer that was caught early. Had a mass and one lymph node removed. Went on Femara on Nov. 8, 2014, the day after I finished radiation. At first, I didn't notice anything. Slowly the pain in my feet started, then other joints in my body. I felt like I was having trouble getting air into my lun... | 1 | January 26, 2015 | 136 |
86,080 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "Drank the 16oz mix straight down followed by 16oz water. Waited about 10 minutes and drank the 2nd 16oz of water. I was in the bathroom at about 30-40 minutes. This stuff works! I'm scheduled for the 2nd dose at 5 hours after the first. Not loads of fun but nowhere near as tough as expected. Good luck all!" | 10 | September 24, 2015 | 15 |
117,461 | Nortriptyline | migraine prevention | "I've had "a" really bad headache for over 6 weeks now. On my right side. I say "a" because it is almost constant, day and night every day. Seldom have I had headaches my entire life. I'm now 60. After 4 visits to a doctor, (the first one prescribed antibiotics saying I had a sinus infection-no help what so ever, ... | 5 | January 2, 2017 | 19 |
208,589 | Forteo | osteoporosis | "40yr old female! I have Hoshi thyroid disorder. Had a hysterectomy in my mid 20s which is the cause of my osteoporosis. I have been on this going on my 4th month so far no side effects. Small bruising at injection site. I'll have a new scan in about 6 months I feel very hopeful for improved results." | 5 | July 22, 2015 | 45 |
145,306 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Implanon was my first form of birth control ever used. It has been very effect for me over the past 3 years. I am due to have it removed soon and plan on having another inserted. The process to have it put in was pretty easy. Hopefully removal is easy as well. I liked that it was in my arm. It did change my cycle. I ... | 9 | September 21, 2015 | 5 |
107,446 | Implanon | birth control | "I'm a 16 year old girl and I decided to get Implanon 5 months ago. So far so good. No weight gain, no periods, no mood change. However, I dislike not having a period. It makes me worry. Only bad side effect is some cramping from time to time. I love this birth control, give it a try." | 9 | September 5, 2011 | 0 |
109,876 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got the Nexplanon inserted in 2015 and I've had an amazing experience with it. Almost no periods (I only have light spotting occasionally) No weight gain, mood swings, or increase in acne. It's so small I barely remember it's even there and it's a great feeling to know I'm protected from pregnancy 24/7! I definitely... | 10 | June 16, 2016 | 1 |
102,420 | Aripiprazole | depression | "I am 18 years old. I've been taking abilify for almost two months and it has seriously messed me up. I have anxiety and depression. The only slight improvement I've seen is in my ability to interact socially. Otherwise, I feel awful. I either feel like a complete zombie, or I feel crazy and obsessive. My boyfriend is ... | 1 | July 31, 2016 | 25 |
180,554 | Fluticasone / vilanterol | asthma, maintenance | "Was first diagnosed with severed emphysema a year ago. Was put on Breo 200/25. It worked great in giving me the ability to breath comfortably. Two months later I had bronchitis that turned into pneumonia and a mild heart attack. After test doctors decided the heart attack was a fluke brought on by being so sick that i... | 8 | May 10, 2017 | 3 |
112,636 | Lunesta | insomnia | "Started ambein. Took for years. I built a tolorence. Now on lunesta at 3mg. Worked for about a month and now I am back to sleepless nights :(" | 5 | July 26, 2015 | 23 |
226,775 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have been on implanon for almost three years now and will probably get it again when the time is due. When I first started my periods became spotty and then went away all together. It's fantastic. No mood swings, so weight gain, and no acne either. I was on the depo shot before this and that was complete opposite. I... | 10 | March 29, 2015 | 2 |
26,513 | Sprintec | birth control | "My doctor put me on Sprintec after trying several other pills for birth control and my horrible cramps. The first month I was dizzy and my skin was really oily, but taking it before bed and washing my face more often helped. After the 2nd month the dizziness completely disappeared and my skin looks great. My cramps us... | 10 | November 25, 2013 | 26 |
205,403 | Pristiq | depression | "Horrible drug. Avoid it" | 1 | January 23, 2016 | 7 |
111,539 | Cipro | urinary tract infection | "I was suffering from a UTI for over 2 weeks. Burning had stopped but was loosing my mind over how severe the urgency was. I got prescribed macrobid, after 4 days of no relief I went to the ER and got prescribed Cipro 500mg two times a day for 5 days. I took my second pill and my symptoms are 98% gone. The only side ef... | 10 | January 4, 2016 | 83 |
152,499 | Ciprofloxacin | diverticulitis | "While the medication did work, as soon as the medication was stopped the diverticulitis came back." | 6 | May 8, 2009 | 12 |
131,369 | Generess Fe | birth control | "I love this BC. Not gonna lie, the first month-3 months suck pretty bad. I was nauseous pretty much 24/7 and spotting for a while nonstop, but it's totally worth it. I naturally have chronic anxiety, but this pill never contributed to it. I actually feel like I've calmed down quite a bit since I've been on it. It defi... | 10 | August 25, 2016 | 2 |
12,585 | Elbasvir / grazoprevir | hepatitis c | "Well, I dont speak english very well but want people know mi experience with zepatier. My first lab before treatment have ALT and AST high, fibroscan F2, viral load over 600000. First week the symptoms were extreme fatigue but better than interferon and Rivabirin. I have depression before treatment but I felt more dep... | 10 | October 25, 2016 | 14 |
174,193 | Versed | light anesthesia | "I blindly accepted this poison for my first cardiac catheterization and first colonoscopy. It did NOTHING during the procedures. I remember everything and felt everything.
What it did do was make permanent changes in my ability to remember things - especially names. Since then, I'm also frequently searching for co... | 1 | April 27, 2017 | 3 |
174,934 | AndroGel | hypogonadism, male | "Been using for 2 years. Overall, it does what it's supposed to. At 52 I was just feeling out of it. Tired all the time, loss of energy, spare tyre weight gain, and some erectile dysfunction. Tested at 278. Started with shots, and AndroGel combined, then just AndroGel for the last year. The shots were far more eff... | 8 | January 1, 2015 | 105 |
127,074 | Metoclopramide | gastroparesis | "I have MS & GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) and GASTROPARESIS and have been taking Metoclopramide 5 mg , 2/ a day for a year then they raised it to 5mg/4 times a day. Soon after they went up 10mg 4/ times a day. When i went to the 4 a day i started having problems. It started with a low grade fever and major co... | 5 | February 9, 2013 | 18 |
95,926 | Sertraline | panic disorde | "I was experiencing severe anxiety and panic. I could barely leave my house and everyday activities seemed impossible. I would get dizzy, pounding heart, the works! Also, I couldn't sit still anymore! I could not sit in class, dinners, or even just with friends. My doctor prescribed Zoloft 25mg, a typically low dosage,... | 9 | August 27, 2013 | 73 |
180,355 | Diclofenac | pain | "Amazing! Perfect!" | 10 | June 15, 2013 | 50 |
37,953 | Adipex-P | weight loss | "After taking this medication for about 6 months I lost over 75 lbs. Now I know everything comes at a price, I have high blood pressure now due to this medicine. Please think long before taking it." | 6 | June 9, 2017 | 19 |
142,780 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Hi there! I decided to hop on the bandwagon and write a review if I got my period. Thankfully, here I am, writing this review. I am 18 years old. My boyfriend and I waited 3 years of our relationship to have sex in case a contraceptive fail happened. After having been together for a full 3 years, we had sex! We have b... | 10 | July 10, 2017 | 3 |
119,145 | Zoloft | depression | "Brain chemicals became imbalanced due to Lyme Disease, HHV6 & Epstein Barr virus. As part of my treatment, I was prescribed Zoloft. It's been very effective in regulating mood and depression symptoms. The few times I have tried going without it for a few weeks (under doctors supervision, of course) the depression an... | 9 | March 30, 2009 | 26 |
46,268 | Modafinil | adhd | "Have taken both Nuvigil 250-375 and Provigil 200-300 (1 to 1.5 tabs of each) They are wonderful for both memory and Attention (don't have Hyperactive/Impulsive criteria); Not amphetamines, I have stopped suddenly with no withdrawal whatsoever; Schedule 4 not 2--Dont have to see Dr every month. No side effects at al... | 10 | December 14, 2016 | 22 |
82,532 | Liraglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "Started two days ago, so far fo good. Would like to hear from those who have been on Victoza for 3 months or more. Thanks" | 7 | August 28, 2010 | 4 |
228,010 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I just had my Implanon inserted in March and since then I have had ONE period and it lasted 2 days. I had previously suffered from severe PMS and had horrible cramps, fatigue, and back aches, but now, I have none of that, probably because I haven't had a period except once. Every now and then, I will get what could be... | 10 | May 16, 2011 | 3 |
23,860 | Saphris | schizoaffective disorde | "I've been taking Saphris for about 6 months and it's been a wonder of a miracle! I can finally function and accomplish daily tasks. Before I was depressed all the time now I have lots of energy and I think more clearly. It's heaven sent." | 9 | August 7, 2014 | 27 |
135,660 | Tinidazole | bacterial vaginitis | "Took 4 pills a day for 2 days. I am at about 13 hours from my last pill as I write this. Maybe I was extremely lucky, but I didn't have any negative side affects. No Metallic taste, no nausea, no headaches, etc. I also notice a positive dif "down there". I took one pill at a time - 1 with breakfast, 1 with lunch, 1 ... | 10 | May 4, 2017 | 12 |
117,012 | Synvisc-One | osteoarthritis | "Had Synvisc 1 injection Sept 14 2017. Injection was very painful but well worth it. With injection and continued physical therapy 100% improved in first week. I did have acid refluxed 3 hours after the injection but I do have food allergies and discussed this with my Orthopedist before receiving the injection. This i... | 10 | September 22, 2017 | 3 |
226,543 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Easiest way to not have babies... light bleeding for a month, headaches, mood swings, acne and weight gain... after 4 months all clear up except for the waight gain it was only 13 pounds but for my height it was alot no periods for almost 1 year and half after that i had normal to light periods every other month. My d... | 10 | June 23, 2015 | 4 |
156,963 | Movantik | opioid-induced constipation | "Frankly, I’m surprised by the bad reviews. My constipation is severe. It at one point sent me to the emergency room. Reason? A stimulant laxative. Never again. I have never been a “1/2 pill is too much girl”. Movantik doesn’t overwhelm my body.
My husband lost his mother to a burst bowel so he is especially concerne... | 9 | November 17, 2017 | 1 |
84,673 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | abnormal uterine bleeding | "My cvs decided to switch my normal brand tri-sprintec to tri-estraylla. I had been on tri-sprintec for years with no issues whatsoever. At first i thought everything was going fine but by month 3 it got horrible. my period was heavy and horrible. i was in severe pain and i had so many heavy clots i thought i had a mis... | 1 | June 21, 2016 | 6 |
140,371 | Daclatasvir | hepatitis c | "Sleepy sleepy mental things mostly no complaints im greatful gtype 3a and on my way regardless of any side effects id recomend to anybody in need" | 10 | November 24, 2015 | 6 |
143,437 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Switched from Depo to Nexplanon at the recommendation of my doctor, who was concerned with me being on Depo for longer than two years. The insertion appointment took 15-20 minutes and aside from a bruise that lasted 1-2 weeks it was quick and painless. I didn't have a period on Depo and that has continued with Nexplan... | 10 | February 9, 2017 | 5 |
58,359 | Benazepril | high blood pressure | "I've been taking it - 10 mg - once a day, usually at night. It has definitely helped lower my blood pressure. But I've developed an annoying cough. Can't seem to take a deep breath in. I'll get checked out by my doctor - maybe try something else that doesn't cause coughing." | 7 | November 20, 2010 | 36 |
117,044 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I have just started on Lamictal last month and I'm currently ramping up in small increments without any problems. I seem to be more solid in my decisions and moods already and have found it helpful in conjunction with my other medicines which include Pristiq, Invega, and Klonopin. I have noticed a slight increase in... | 9 | September 7, 2009 | 18 |
152,977 | Doxycycline | lyme disease | "Took 200mg daily for 30 days after testing positive for lyme.
Cleared up symptoms within a few days but made me very tired and had trouble sleeping at night.
To be honest, felt worse on the antibiotic than when I did with lyme as it made me very anxious and restless at night time.
Some People, why are t... | 9 | December 5, 2016 | 31 |
33,564 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | 3</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I was on this pill for a year and am now going off because my doctor suggested a switch. The pill caused slight irrational emotions, but were fairly manageable (I would find myself starting to tear up over insignificant things fairly frequently) The pill did not effect sex drive, yet the periods were irritating. There... | 7 | November 21, 2012 | 3 |
194,170 | Nebivolol | high blood pressure | "I tried by Bystolic when it first came on the market and after several days experienced what I believe a heart attack would feel like had the same issue with 2 other beta blockers doc made the choice to stay away from the beta blocker class but at 33 my body said something was wrong after many tests and docs I learned... | 3 | July 30, 2016 | 16 |
219,500 | Cordran Tape | psoriasis | "Worked really well over just a few days." | 10 | July 25, 2009 | 8 |
87,492 | Naproxen | back pain | "I have been suffering acute pain (on scale 1-10 stays between 7-10) due to a fibrolipoma in my lower lumbar. Seems likely I have something called Tethered Cord Syndrome. Was put on naproxen by one doctor and after taking it for a few years was sick of the way it made me feel so I stopped taking it. Noticed that when ... | 1 | March 30, 2016 | 27 |
180,323 | Diclofenac | pain | "After purchasing the medicine for shoulder pain I followed directions and applied 4 times a day. The second day the applied area ( upper arm and shoulder ) was turning dark. By the end of second day the arm was black swollen and painful. Emergency room visit did not provide any relief other than telling
Me to discon... | 5 | December 31, 2015 | 37 |
188,652 | ParaGard | birth control | "I decided to choose paragard because I haven't done well in the past on hormones. I tend to be very sensitive to hormones and feel sick, gain weight and become very emotional. I decided to try paraguard and so far have loved it. Yes you have cramps and slightly longer periods, but you get your period almost to the hou... | 9 | September 28, 2015 | 19 |
33,936 | Junel Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I have been on my period for well over a month after just forgetting one pill. I also have all of the horrible side effects including cramps, bloating, and breast tenderness." | 3 | March 17, 2015 | 13 |
106,121 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "Hi, 36 year old male here. I've been on Strattera for 2 weeks already and so far so good. My metabolism has always been fast so I noticed an improvement on the 1st day! I was able to concentrate and focus at work and it has enabled me to focus in class(I'm in grad school). For me, the medicine kicks in about 1/2 h... | 9 | August 25, 2010 | 42 |
85,860 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I've been through the mill with birth control pills. I've probably tried and quit 10 contraceptives. I LOVE this pill, though. It helps with regulating my periods since I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and now I'm actually able to get pregnant. I might mention that I'm a decently sized woman, too. It complete... | 10 | July 24, 2013 | 20 |
65,187 | Durezol | uveitis | "I have recurring iritis (uveitis) and have used Durezol numerous times when my condition flares up. I keep a bottle at home on the advice of my opthalmologist so that I can start treatment on a weekend if I can't get through to a doctor. The drops are very soothing and have what seems to be a nearly immediate impact.... | 10 | March 24, 2014 | 18 |
184,379 | Hydroxyzine | anxiety | "I was recently in the hospital for a panic attack, and everyday since I've had high anxiety. I was given this that night and it helped me cope, but I would always go to sleep when I took one. After a month I got put on sertraline (still waiting to see a difference), and the night anxiety got worse. So I take this when... | 8 | February 8, 2015 | 7 |
210,737 | Mirtazapine | depression | "Doesn't work went from 15 - 30mg been on them a month, not sleeping at night still have low mood!" | 1 | January 24, 2017 | 9 |
129,685 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had previously been on birth control for two years. The last year on the pill they changed it to continuous use due to intense cramping/bleeding I experienced. I had been thrilled at the concept of having no periods, until I started heavily spotting. For a majority of 9 months I had one colossal period and my OBGYN ... | 10 | June 4, 2015 | 6 |
65,297 | Yasmin | 4</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I started taking Yasmin to clear my skin. I had history of migraine with aura but haven't had it for the last 6 months. Second month taking Yasmin I had 3 migraine attacks in one week and ended up in ER. I stop taking the pills immediately" | 1 | April 13, 2016 | 4 |
204,121 | Dilantin | seizures | "Works fast and was effective for me, but the side effects left me in never-never land. Could not think straight, had no short-term memory, was dizzy, and had no sense of time. Good Luck and keep trying till you find one that works for you." | 3 | June 12, 2010 | 27 |
189,310 | Oxycodone | chronic pain | "I have been on oxycodone (30 mg) for almost 2 years along with Vicodin 10/325. I take the Vicodin everyday and take the oxycodone as needed (usually 4 pills a day) it's great. It gives me the power to work and get stuff done. Without this I would be in bed in too much pain to do anything, therefore not able to work an... | 10 | March 25, 2014 | 64 |
11,430 | Imatinib | chronic myelogenous leukemia | "I was diagnosed with PH CML during December 2009. I was put on Imatinib Mesylate 400 mg since 1.1.2010. With Imatinib, My counts are well within normal limits and so far PH Chromosome has remained negative, till date. I have side effects like muscle cramps, headache, fluid retention, abdominal bloating, mild diarrhe... | 10 | April 18, 2013 | 7 |
206,696 | Levalbuterol | asthma, acute | "This is the best rescue inhaler out there. It works as well as albuterol and doesn't make me half as jittery. I highly recommend it. Albuterol made my hands shake so badly, that people would ask me if I was okay. There is no reason to still take albuterol when Xopenex exists." | 10 | March 11, 2014 | 14 |
92,437 | Ondansetron | nausea/vomiting | "Zofran is great for nausea, but watch out for the constipation. I was prescribed 15 8mg tablets last week and have used one tablet a day since then (about 5 days now) and after waiting, walking, drinking copious amounts of water, I am going to need to try a suppository, or laxative, and have my dosage of zofran decrea... | 8 | November 9, 2015 | 19 |
155,257 | Metronidazole | bacterial vaginitis | "I got extremely nauseous and that never happens to me , I can't make it stop . I stopped taking it a week ago and I still experience the pain. It makes me cry how sick I get sometimes . If you know anything to help please let me know . Overall I don't recommend this drug AT ALL !" | 2 | December 10, 2015 | 2 |
101,554 | Keytruda | melanoma, metastatic | "Have Stage 4 metastatic melanoma. Started on Keytruda after new metastasis showed up. After 2nd infusion, side effects started to become very painful - lots of muscle and joint pain, couldn't move my arms hardly. Also have a lot of nerve issues in my arms and hands. When I went for my 3rd infusion (they're done every ... | 6 | December 13, 2016 | 23 |
178,427 | Duloxetine | depression | "I should have been on something a long time ago. I love Cymbalta." | 10 | October 13, 2008 | 44 |
72,723 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | polycystic ovary syndrome | "I just switched to this pill from one that made me gain weight (all to boobs and butt so I'm not reeeeeally complaining but still.) This is my first period with this pill, and I'm rejoicing. I've always had extra heavy periods, and they usually last 8-9 days, so it was basically hell. I had gotten used to sleeping on ... | 10 | August 27, 2015 | 10 |
214,832 | Zestril | high blood pressure | "Have been taking Zestril for many years, starting with 20 mg, and last year the doctor increased to 40 mg. Have had no noticeable side effects, and it controlled my pressure for many years prior to last year. I am 75 years old now, so I suppose it is normal to need an increased dosage. The doctor also added Cardizen... | 9 | May 3, 2009 | 63 |
191,610 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "I started taking this my senior year in high school, and after 6 months on it, my GPA has come up at least 1 point! I take it during the week, and I have no problems with headaches or loss of appetite, and it helps wake me up and keep me up. I love it!" | 10 | February 24, 2013 | 24 |
198,974 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I've been on depo since I was 13, I'm now 34. It has worked wonderfully for me and I don't really have any serious complaints. But a couple years ago, I started spotting out of the blue! I've never had that issue before, as my periods had completely stopped. Not sure if it is normal or not, but it's extremely painful ... | 8 | May 29, 2016 | 7 |
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