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100,682 | Orlistat | obesity | "This pill has worked for so many people so I thought I would give it a shot. I go to a dietician regularly for food allergies so my diet is already very healthy and effective. I took Alli not only for weight loss, but mostly because I had heard from friends it would help keep me regular. I will say if you cheat on you... | 5 | November 29, 2017 | 0 |
185,080 | Harvoni | hepatitis c | "45 yr old male
I contracted hep c between 2004 & 2006 using drugs.... (cleaned up dec 2006) ..after 9 yrs of having virus I went on harvoni for 8weeks started dec 10 2015 and finished feb3 2016... first blood tests showed less than 12 viral count (compared to 6million) ....did 12 week post treatment bloodwork in apr... | 10 | July 31, 2016 | 41 |
143,646 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have been using Nexplanon for four years deciding to get it before enlisting in the USAF, and it hasn't caused any problems or adverse side effects. They numb the area where they insert the implant initially, and when it's time to replace it. You feel pressure, but in my experience no pain. While using this implant ... | 9 | November 10, 2016 | 5 |
385 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I first had this shot in 1997, I had two but felt sick all the time, my periods did stop though. Came off it and went back on the pill, didn't have a period for a year and a half. In 2000 I decided to give it another go, soon settled down and didn't have any periods at all, stayed on it for 14 years. It was fabulous, ... | 6 | July 14, 2015 | 4 |
68,461 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "Not recommended at all.
I didn't get period for two months, but after that I was on my period for two weeks with lots of pain, it was annoying. I usually don't have pain on my days, but during those two weeks, the bleeding and pain were horrible" | 1 | November 30, 2017 | 1 |
85,356 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "This was a great BC. I had absolutely no cramping while on my period, no weight gain and beautiful skin. I had no side effects. My period became regulated and I felt absolutely nothing while it was on." | 9 | June 14, 2015 | 10 |
34,344 | Bystolic | high blood pressure | "48 y/o male with blood pressure averaging 156/102 with spikes to 200 /110 . This medicine helped stabilize my blood pressure to about 115/65 now. No major side effects but need to watch my glucose level since its a Beta blocker." | 9 | December 20, 2012 | 98 |
191,015 | Campral | alcohol dependence | "I wanted to respond to miss lippy. Any gp who tells you it's a "placebo" when it seems to be working for you does not have your best interests at heart. Find another one who will give you positive re enforcement and genuinely try to help you! I've got my story below, and hit my first dry anniversary today. There's no... | 10 | July 23, 2016 | 109 |
140,683 | Escitalopram | depression | "Hormones may play an important part of how well you tolerate. At age 37 & hormonally balanced it worked well for situational depression within 14 days. Minimal, short side effects upon starting. Used 5-6 months then weaned off. Absolutely satisfied! Ten years later - perimenopausal, panic attacks, OCD, GAD and depress... | 10 | September 18, 2016 | 5 |
131,982 | Effexor XR | postpartum depression | "After dealing with PPD for over a year, I began taking Effexor XR about 3 years ago. I'm sorry that I waited so long! I had been dealing with panic attacks, inability to sleep restfully, and various other issues during my daughter's first year. After taking Effexor XR (initially I was tired and feeling sort of sluggis... | 9 | November 4, 2010 | 16 |
72,874 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "this was the first form of birth control pill that I have ever taken and it was horrible I had constant bleeding my period was a mess I had constant mood swings and it would be extremely hard for me to get wet during sex I would also get really dry at times while having sex with my partner. This drug is ask terribly o... | 1 | July 28, 2015 | 0 |
201,292 | Zoloft | depression | "My husband has had depression and at times severe anxiety for years. He would have anxiety attacks so bad he was sure he was having a full blown heart attack every time, and his anxiety prevented him from sleeping because he was sure he would die in his sleep. His depression was bad as well, he was sure the world woul... | 10 | April 14, 2016 | 123 |
4,478 | Belviq | weight loss | "The first few days I had crushing migraines and dizziness. I began getting headaches around week 6 again but, didn't associate it with the meds because 5 weeks passed with no side effects.
Then my left eye began to droop and blur my vision. I thought it was due to botox. The eye drooped to almost closed, then m... | 1 | December 8, 2016 | 11 |
24,351 | Lenalidomide | multiple myeloma | "After several cycles of Velcade, Revlimid and a steroid, my doctor switched me to Revlimid alone. I have had no side effects of note. The Velcade really knocked me out. Shortly after a stem cell transplant, I had a small blood clot that caused double-vision, but that resolved itself in about a month. Now I take a bloo... | 10 | October 31, 2013 | 33 |
65,549 | Propranolol | migraine prevention | "Boy, let me tell you this. First I was prescribed with propranolol for Panic Disorder, because, I always thought I was having a heart attack (I'm 21 and a little overweight, but working to change that), and, to add insult to injury, often, a panic attack meant a new cluster episode. Fast forward 3 months and my cluste... | 9 | August 5, 2017 | 7 |
225,502 | Bupropion | major depressive disorde | "I took Wellbutrin SR 150, twice a day for about a year along with Zoloft 50 once a day to get myself better after falling into a deep depressive episode. My psychiatrist also recommended the Wellbutrin for helping to stop tobacco products and said that it would help with the depressive episodes. Overall, I really lik... | 9 | April 26, 2014 | 16 |
159,862 | Bactrim | urinary tract infection | "Took Bactrim for 3 days. Cleared up the urinary tract infection but became very nauseous, weak, chills, sweats, no appetite and shaky. Still weak and somewhat nauseous after 3 days of not taking it. " | 5 | July 29, 2013 | 101 |
207,386 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "Took first dose of Suprep last night at 6:00 p.m. Had only one movement and was wondering what was up after reading all the reviews for spending hours on the toilet. Went to bed and slept pretty well. Fast forward to 5:00 a.m. this morning. Took second dose as instructed, and took a few of the previous tips such as si... | 8 | April 19, 2017 | 17 |
190,799 | Klor-Con | prevention of hypokalemia | "Increased urination and loss of bladder control." | 5 | December 20, 2013 | 13 |
79,193 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "Hey ladies!! STOP WORRYING!! The more you stress the nervous you get. I've taken this pill twice and was afraid if it wouldn't work the 2nd time, but it did!! This pill is a life saver! I had unprotective sex on July 4th and wasn't sure if he came in me or not, but I wanted to be sure. So I went and bought the pill 7 ... | 10 | July 10, 2016 | 9 |
56,503 | Humira | psoriasis | "I have used Humira for about 1 year and 4 months. This has been great. I still use the Clobex spray on the tough spots that seem to never clear up. But, they are very small. If you are suffering from psoriasis then I would recommend trying Humira for sure. The warnings they give make me a little nervous however. ... | 9 | September 22, 2011 | 45 |
46,370 | Modafinil | narcolepsy | "Felt like the energizer bunny! Within an hour I was racing around work. Pain I normally have(back surgery) disappeared but after 6 hrs when I slowed down finally, I ached everywhere!" | 10 | November 13, 2012 | 40 |
125,443 | Dulcolax | constipation | "This pill is just simplest Amazing. I have severe to moderate constipation. Three pills alway does the trick for me. Although you may experience pain cramps. But out other than that this pill is a lifesavior" | 10 | February 19, 2015 | 28 |
5,382 | Cryselle | birth control | "I first took cryselle when I was 15 and I had the worst side effects. break through bleeding, headaches, anxiety attacks, weight gain,and my periods lasted 2 weeks. Got on it again when I was 18 and had Little side effects! My periods are a little heavier and hurt a bit more, and have very sore boobs other than that i... | 9 | October 19, 2016 | 2 |
56,768 | Elavil | depression | "This medication not only helped my mood to pull me out of my depression but it also decreased my migraines which could last for several days at a time." | 9 | April 9, 2008 | 152 |
152,686 | Furosemide | edema | "I am only 34 and suffer from a serious back injury so I have periodical need for the massive pitting edema I tend to show up with from time to time. And this does it's job! " | 7 | April 6, 2014 | 28 |
68,052 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "I just wanted to share my experience with the skipped period side effect that can happen with this pill. I have taken Plan b twice before this last time and had experienced no side effects those times. This time I took it the day after my period ended, When it came time for my next period to start there was nothing. I... | 10 | February 20, 2016 | 2 |
180,864 | Solodyn | acne | "Solodyn has cleared up my skin completely. Contrary to the first comment someone posted, this is the first antibiotic that has worked without giving me constant yeast infections. The only drawback is the sensitivity to sunlight. One day at the beach with SPF 30 still caused me to become ill and badly burned." | 10 | April 27, 2009 | 38 |
48,784 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have only been on Falmina for about 2 months but I'm switching soon due to the ridiculous amount of cystic acne it has caused. I'm prone to acne anyway, but this put it through the roof. I never got chin or cheek acne until this product. The up side it besides that I have no other side effects. My mood is good, no n... | 4 | March 10, 2017 | 1 |
202,413 | Lithium | bipolar disorde | "I was on this for Bipolar II, but diagnosis later withdrawn. This drug. Knocks. You. Out. And it also gives you tremors, so don't plan to do precision anything if you're on it. It dehydrates you and makes you have to pee a lot." | 2 | June 16, 2016 | 14 |
110,408 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Nexplanon is a wonderful bc for preventing pregnancy. I've had Nexplanon for over 2 yrs now and I'm ready to get it out. Insertion was a breeze. I got my first period 2mo after insertion and that lasted for 7mo straight. Then I had no period for 8mo. During that time, my mood was really off and I was so irritable. I g... | 7 | January 26, 2016 | 0 |
19,483 | Pregabalin | pain | "Been suffering with low back pain worse in the buttocks and sometimes hips. Numbness, tingling in both legs. Underwent a laminotomy for spinal compression due to synovial cyst and facet joint disease. Have a couple herniated discs, but left alone in surgery...felt I would recover from this on its own as I have very... | 8 | March 15, 2015 | 78 |
79,326 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "Okay, if your reading this you are probably in the boat I was in 2 months ago. So like all of you reading this I did something I feel like I shouldn't have, so to prevent another mistake from happening I prevented it. I went 8 hours after having unprotected sex to buy plan b one step to do the trick. I took the pill 8... | 10 | January 12, 2016 | 3 |
32,058 | Wellbutrin XL | depression | "I started taking this during a time that I felt like I was at the end of my rope and frantic to find something to help me feel better (I had previously tried Cipralex and Effexor). I started at 150mg XL (moved to 300 after 2 weeks) and I noticed a difference in my mood and energy within the first couple of days! I did... | 10 | July 10, 2016 | 64 |
188,873 | Prevacid | gerd | "Still have the occasional heart burn, but over all I love it." | 8 | February 17, 2009 | 9 |
173,556 | Exemestane | breast cance | "I have been on Aromasin for 2 years now. Prior I took tamoxifen. Sure, there are side effects, (pain in my leg, painful joints, and hot flashes) but I had stage 3 ca and am still alive 4.5 years." | 9 | October 29, 2009 | 101 |
98,215 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I had the nexplanon implant put in, in September of 2014, the incertion was painless because they numbed the area first. I had a ton of bruising at the site and the pain and bruising lasted a while. I had one period the week after I got the nexplanon but it was light and lasted maybe 5 days.. Then no period at all. I ... | 2 | June 28, 2015 | 2 |
59,269 | Lansoprazole | gerd | "I have had GERD for many years and have tried everything. Prevacid works the best. I take 30 mgs a day. " | 10 | July 13, 2011 | 17 |
180,635 | Adderall XR | adhd | "Amazing." | 10 | August 7, 2012 | 16 |
111,026 | Diclegis | nausea/vomiting of pregnancy | "I have all day sickness. I started taking it around 9 weeks, after 24 hrs of straight vomiting, and when I woke the next day, I was able to keep something down. Initially, I was sleepy, but I started taking 1 pill every 6-8 hrs and I usually have no sleepiness issues and I'm able to eat throughout the day. I'm 16 week... | 8 | July 13, 2016 | 5 |
198,799 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I've had a very good experience with this form of birth control. No bleeding at all, no side effects, not an issues what so ever. I've been takin it for about 9 months now and feeling fine" | 10 | January 13, 2017 | 6 |
208,504 | Clomid | emale infertility | "Me and my husband tried to have another baby for about 4 years. I didn't have any problems getting pregnant with our first child. So went to the doctor and he proscribed me clomid. I took clomid for 5 days and I ovulated and found out 3 weeks latter I'm having a baby and recently at 8 weeks along I found out I'm havin... | 10 | August 6, 2015 | 232 |
195,446 | Aviane | birth control | "I've been on this birth control for 3 months and have not gained a single pound. I've actually lost weight, which was surprising. I have not had any side effects other than mood swings for the first week I went on it and spotting the week before I got my period. I don't use condoms with this birth control and have sex... | 10 | March 3, 2017 | 8 |
6,361 | Monodox | acne | "It made me nauseous, but not too bad. I love this medicine. Cleared up my cystic pimples within days. I'm also on tretinoin cream which my insurance also pays. My dermatologist is amazing for recommending both. I get compliments that my face is flawless. It feels great! You will get little flare ups here and there don... | 10 | February 11, 2014 | 20 |
1,076 | Metronidazole | bacterial vaginitis | "I did experience some side effects: the feeling of menstrual cramping (but not because I had a hysterectomy 8 years ago), diarrhea, some vaginally discharge. Nothing severe or unbearable." | 8 | August 27, 2016 | 2 |
100,332 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "Worst birth control ever, make me sick, I have headaches since the day 1, mood swings, anxious , was feeling terrible, so I found out that a lot of people taking this birth control are having the same conditions, so I stoped, the next day my headache was gone." | 1 | October 18, 2016 | 3 |
51,294 | Azithromycin | tonsillitis/pharyngitis | "Was given the five day pack for strep throat. Day four and finally improving a bit. Probably not the strongest or beat for strep, but slowly does the job and works for five days after completing meds." | 8 | June 14, 2015 | 20 |
229,446 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "Worked great for my 13 year old w schizoaffective disorder for 8 months, the only side effect was vomiting a few min after taking it at times. Zantac seemed to help for a while, but the vomiting became more frequent so ultimately he had to come off of it. It seemed to work well though with no restlessness, akasthesia,... | 9 | May 14, 2016 | 17 |
182,965 | Cymbalta | 4</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I suffer from PTSD and the associated issues Anxiety and depression that is part of the package. Started a generic brand, This is the 3rd drug I have been on previously was on Lexapro, worked but caused a very emotionless state after 2 years.Then Valdoxan worked slowly, great for sleep, then eventually levelled off a... | 8 | November 3, 2015 | 4 |
1,149 | Sumatriptan | migraine | "I avoid taking Imitrex if I can because I experience so many side effects from it. I get jaw and shoulder pain/stiffness, pain in the back of my neck and scalp, headaches, drowsiness and I just generally feel weird and awful after taking it. After 2 hours or so, my migraine goes away and the awful-ness of the Imitrex ... | 6 | April 12, 2017 | 9 |
51,387 | Azithromycin | chlamydia infection | "Just take it with PLENTY of food, ,after dinner would be best and you should be fine with stomach pains or vomiting" | 10 | December 19, 2012 | 14 |
111,382 | Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir | hepatitis c | "Harvoni Rules !!!!! I was cured in 4 weeks of treatment !!!!!" | 10 | March 20, 2016 | 34 |
51,221 | Azithromycin | upper respiratory tract infection | "I work overnight shift in a hospital, sterile instrument supplies, not patient care. I picked up a bad head cold which morphed into a sinus infection, no fever. Not the end of the world of course, but after 3 weeks and 3 work shifts missed, I went and got it checked out, and was prescribed azithromyocin, 5-day treatme... | 7 | December 3, 2015 | 12 |
226,167 | Remicade | psoriatic arthritis | "I had my first infusion last week and within 3 days, I can honestly say I have no pain for the first time in weeks. I didn't have any reactions or side effects except for feeling exhausted, but that maybe related to not being able to sleep for weeks prior, due to pain. I am so happy with the effectiveness and result... | 10 | September 29, 2013 | 22 |
48,655 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have been on Seasonale for almost a year and I am switching to Sprintec. I am switching because the breakthrough bleeding and cramping became ridiculous. I would have my withdrawal bleed, have about 1-2 months of peace, then the spotting began and would not stop. I'd double up for 3-4 days or however long it took to... | 2 | June 10, 2017 | 2 |
133,990 | Bethanechol | urinary retention | "This helped my neurogenic bladder and neurogenic bowel condition. After 2 years, tho, it started giving me nausea and vomiting. I see you are supposed to take it 1 hr before or 2 hrs after a meal or it can cause nausea and vomiting. I hadn't ever paid attention to that and I was fine, now I can't tolerate it and am... | 7 | March 8, 2017 | 0 |
107,966 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "This is the first review I've ever wrote in life. I say that to say, this is how horrible Xulane is, so bad that I had to write a review about it. I started the patch 3 weeks ago. I was very excited because I didn't have to take pills, which means you have to remember to take them everyday. With the patch you just hav... | 1 | September 15, 2016 | 12 |
194,511 | Atorvastatin | high cholesterol | "This medicine did a number on my legs. Had numbness, the legs felt like led, wobbly. I had been a mail carrier and walked 10-11 miles and day, retired but continued to walk 4-5 miles a day besides being very active with DIY projects and part time job. Took Lipitor earlier this year. It got the numbers down, but I ... | 5 | April 17, 2016 | 87 |
198,752 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I have been getting the shot since I was 16 (Now 22). No weight gain, no increased appetite for me but everyones bodies are different. I wasnt fond of the shot the first 6 months but all of my minor side effects dissappeared and my body became use to it.
Once I wanted to conceive it took only 3 cycles to become preg... | 10 | December 9, 2016 | 15 |
52,948 | Maxalt | migraine | "I took it when I was felt a migraine coming on and I experienced dizziness, memory loss, shakiness and a fever. I had used it before with no problems." | 1 | May 31, 2009 | 4 |
76,105 | Portia | birth control | "I've been on Portia (the generic version) for about 6 months now. At the beginning everything was fine because this was a step up from my normal estrogen levels that my old birth control had. But after 6 months I've seen great increase in weight gain and I'm eating more healthy than I ever was and I exercise daily. I'... | 3 | May 13, 2015 | 0 |
8,243 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "Don't do it......after taking this for about two weeks. I found myself becoming suicidal. As a veteran with PTSD I highly recommend anybody that's on antidepressants or antipsychotics to stay away from this prescription." | 1 | June 7, 2016 | 11 |
21,933 | Eliquis | prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation | "Has seemed to keep a-fib occurrences down but upsets stomach sometimes. Hate having another med that I may have to take for the rest of my life." | 8 | May 22, 2017 | 14 |
87 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I was on depo for only a few months, I will say your better off being pregnant. You feel every symptom of pregnancy and even get a prego tummy. Seriously everyone asks me if I am pregnant. Its so embarrassing, The symptoms are the worst. I've had the worst acne break out. Pains in my stomach. I can't stop gaining weig... | 1 | November 5, 2015 | 3 |
210,540 | Mirtazapine | anxiety | "Do not take this bad medication. It's highly addictive. Hard to come off like Xanax. This is good sleeping pill. Yes it's calm down at night if it takes on night but after waking up it's giving hang over like you drunk 15 shots of vodka the night before" | 6 | December 9, 2017 | 0 |
132,797 | Prochlorperazine | nausea/vomiting | "Terrible akathisia." | 1 | April 10, 2012 | 19 |
175,927 | Levaquin | sinusitis | "I started taking Levaquin about 12 hours ago. My muscles are very weak, I%u2019m dizzy, restless, didn%u2019t sleep last night, and having a very hard time focusing. I%u2019m sure this is a great drug if you need to go to these extremes, but it%u2019s a little much for me. I%u2019m calling the Doctor to get off of ... | 5 | December 15, 2009 | 15 |
165,222 | Phentermine / topiramate | obesity | "I've been taking this for about 2 months now. I've lost 14lbs on it and it seems as if I'm tapering off on weight loss so I may have to move up to the next dose. At first I had the nasty metal taste in my mouth, so much so that I carried a bottle of mouthwash around with me! Could hardly stand it. But now, I don't... | 8 | August 20, 2013 | 43 |
140,753 | Escitalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "I posted on here a couple of days ago to say I was starting Esitalo. Well, 3rd day in and I had the worst panic attack of my life, passed out, vomited, was dripping with sweat. The first 2 days were so easy but have decided not to keep taking it. Will head back to my doctor. Don't think this drug is for me." | 2 | July 16, 2016 | 3 |
306 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I was on Depo-Provera for a few years with one break to try the Nuvaring just because of the bone density loss warnings. I had no weight gain or bleeding or hormone swings, just some occasional crazy night sweats. Then I had my first baby in May 2014 and started Depo in June. It has not been the same experience. My bl... | 8 | January 25, 2015 | 9 |
222,919 | Topamax | seizure prevention | "I took Topamax for approximately 5 years with little trouble. I did have the metallic taste, and could not drink carbonated beverages. In July 2009, I had to quit Topamax due to a little published side effect, kidney stones. I was on a pretty large dose (600 mg).
I had a 9mm Kidney stone and many many small stones.... | 8 | January 31, 2010 | 27 |
3,471 | Nitrofurantoin | urinary tract infection | "This medication made me feel awful. I woke up everyday with a bad headache, experienced nausea, dizziness, and extreme tiredness throughout the week (everyday). I don't think I can finish the full week as I need to resume my life. I wouldn't take this again. However the infection seems to be gone so it worked for that... | 5 | March 23, 2015 | 23 |
199,036 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Stay away! I got my first shot September 22, 2015. I was good no bleeding or anything! November 16, 2015.... The bleeding started and I have been bleeding every since. In December I stopped for about a week before Christmas. It started again in full force. I thought the bleeding was due to my fibroids that I had remov... | 1 | February 24, 2016 | 7 |
99,969 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "I found the Suprep very difficult to take. I followed a low fiber/ light diet at least 3 days prior. The straw was somewhat helpful. But the buildup of whatever chemical they put in the prep was quickly overwhelming. I got through the first dose but threw up after drinking all the water. It started working after 5 min... | 8 | February 11, 2016 | 16 |
192,429 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "This was the first birth control pill I went on because I was having heavy periods and cramps but also because I started having sex. Never really had too many problems, still had pretty heavy days for the first 2 out of 6 but at least they would come like clockwork. I did get super emotional for about 3 days a month w... | 8 | September 16, 2014 | 18 |
44,099 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I absolutely live Sprintec. No cramps. Light periods. No major side effects. Cheap and works for me!" | 9 | April 11, 2012 | 0 |
160,146 | Rivaroxaban | deep vein thrombosis | "Only took Xarelto for 6 days when I started having urinary bleeding." | 1 | April 3, 2016 | 7 |
94,536 | Abilify | schizoaffective disorde | "It's work wonderfully but it's extremely expensive if you don't have great insurance." | 10 | December 19, 2016 | 8 |
78,721 | OnabotulinumtoxinA | migraine | "Took it for basilar type migraines triggered by fibromyalgia due to a car accident when I was 12.
Botox works too well in me. All the surrounding muscle of each trigger point injected locked up.
This works great in my mother who has a different type of migraine" | 1 | February 11, 2017 | 2 |
218,492 | Tri-Sprintec | acne | "For the past few years, five years to be exact, I have struggled with acne pretty badly. The beginning of this year (February) I decided to try and do something about it, I went to my nearby Planned Parenthood and got prescribed to Ortho Tri Cyclen. I went to my local pharmacy to pick up my pills only to see they had ... | 2 | June 14, 2017 | 1 |
79,718 | Xarelto | atrial fibrillation | "Drug works. Thins your blood out! Been on Xarelto for 1 year and quitting it. Have a loop monitor for 6 months and no AFib. One doctor says quit it one says stay on. Some score they use says I can quit so that's what I'm going to do. First six months had some muscle pain but I blamed Lipitor. Started to get blurry vis... | 7 | November 4, 2017 | 2 |
120,470 | Dapagliflozin | diabetes, type 2 | "Started out with 5 mg 3 months ago. Began having slight external itching after about a month. Never turned into an internal yeast infection. It was off and on. Started taking 10 mg about 10 days ago and it turned into an “worse itch ever ”. Awful! Couldn’t tell much difference in going to the bathroom nor a cha... | 2 | November 26, 2017 | 0 |
88,239 | Clindamycin | bacterial infection | "I used the 150mg capsule for a severe tooth abscess/infection that was painful and extremely inflamed. After only 36 hours of treatment, the infection began to subside and the pain level dropped drastically. This medicine performed very well and I would suggest it to someone else." | 9 | June 18, 2009 | 154 |
94,522 | Abilify | schizophrenia | "Excellent medication! When I was first on Abilify I hated it. At first the doctors put me on 10mg which I hated because the dose was too high ( thinking about it now) . Then my doctor raised it to 20mg which was just making me even more emotionless. So I switched back to risperidone consta (injection), but I've always... | 10 | March 3, 2017 | 11 |
156,973 | Movantik | constipation, drug induced | "Made me so sick for about 8 hours and no bm.
This medicine is dangerous!! I would have called 911 but was in so much pain I couldn't even speak!!" | 1 | September 4, 2017 | 8 |
220,921 | Diclofenac / misoprostol | sciatica | "Arthrotec75 was prescribed after I developed serious aching in my right thigh that prevented me from standing or walking for more than a few minutes. Eventually, a herniated disc at L-4-L5 was diagnosed. A large fragment was pressing up against a nerve. After a few more weeks, the onset of motor deficit in my foot led... | 9 | October 26, 2010 | 61 |
86,753 | Amlodipine / benazepril | high blood pressure | "I am a 45 year old male - been on Lotrel for 3 years with no problems." | 10 | April 30, 2009 | 21 |
122,403 | Dymista | allergic rhinitis | "I used Dymista and the first use was excellent results and a reduction of my snoring and dripping sinus. Price is too high without insurance and the $35 coupon excludes senior citizens that take government funding. " | 9 | February 18, 2013 | 14 |
114,123 | Amlodipine | high blood pressure | "This medicine is working for me. I am taking 5 mg amlodipine daily. I am working with my doctor to lower the amount to 2.5mg daily because of the success. Thanks." | 9 | January 12, 2009 | 24 |
183,981 | Hydroxyzine | anxiety | "This is coming from someone who has struggled with severe anxiety issues and panic attacks,since I was a young child. Before being prescribed Hydroxyzine, I would have at least 2 panic attacks a day, if not more then that. And my high anxiety levels always interfered with everyday life...I would over think everything,... | 10 | November 23, 2017 | 3 |
35,902 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "I have been on Suboxone since 2005 (8 years). I started taking this medicine when I hit rock bottom. I was addicted to percocet, morphine and klonopan. I hated myself.
My doctor suggested I take Suboxone.
8 years later, I am still on this medication. I have never relapsed while on Suboxone!!!!!
I have a few s... | 10 | November 12, 2013 | 46 |
187,934 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had implanon put in February 2016 and it's now November 2017. The first month on it my period was pretty normal. After that it was non stop spotting for a while. Then it stopped a little after a year of having, but shortly after that my periods have been going on every single day and they are even heavier now! My pe... | 4 | November 8, 2017 | 7 |
119,054 | Zoloft | depression | "After six months of taking it, it didn't do a thing. " | 1 | November 23, 2009 | 34 |
178,473 | Adzenys XR-ODT | adhd | "I'm on day 2 of adzenys.
I like that I take it once. But the texture is gritty once dissolved. It's a dissolvable pill so what do you expect? I do experience dry mouth and slight decrease in appetite but it's nothing serious. My doctor started me on a pediatric dose of 6.3 milligrams once a day. Another problem I s... | 8 | July 23, 2016 | 14 |
144,402 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I loved Nexplanon at first, because I couldn't forget to take it like the pill. The procedure was quick and fairly painless and the tiny scar faded quickly. I had not noticed anything, but my mother and partner immediately noticed mood changes. My mother even told me I was so mean that I was unbearable to be around so... | 3 | April 15, 2016 | 6 |
73,387 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I just switched to this from Loestrin 1/20 and I am happy I did. Loestrin 1/20 had me crazy moody, bad acne, and melasma on my face. Once I switched to Lo Loestrin Fe no more crazy mood, acne is pretty much gone. Just a few here and there but that's normal for me. Period is pretty normal with only spotting on the last... | 8 | June 21, 2014 | 5 |
109,867 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I just had my second one out in yesterday. The first couple months took some getting use to for my arm so there were things like itching and some hurting going on but that went away. I don't even notice it's there anymore bi didn't have a period until the last two months before it was time to take it out. I love it an... | 10 | June 18, 2016 | 1 |
16,732 | Yaz | menstrual disorders | "I have continued with my menstrual period after being on Yaz for 3 weeks. This is the reason I started the pill to regulate not to have it all-the-time." | 4 | August 26, 2009 | 4 |
158,229 | Ziprasidone | schizoaffective disorde | "Geodon has been effective in controlling my hallucinations and paranoia. It does make me drowsy and makes me shake after I take it. I have gained about 30 lbs while on it but it has been the most effective antipsychotic for me to relieve visual and auditory hallucinations and paranoia. I have taken Seroquel, Abilify, ... | 8 | April 21, 2013 | 29 |
23,683 | Natalizumab | multiple sclerosis | "I have had multiple sclerosis for 12 years. Been on every medicine, steroids and the list goes on. 1 dose of tysabri. I'm walking 50% of the time without my walker (which I was using 100% of the time for the last 2 years). My mental and my balance have made a great recovery. I can't wait for my second dose!" | 10 | August 6, 2011 | 81 |
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