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133,295
Tri-Sprintec
birth control
"I have been taking this pill for about three weeks now and even though I'm not trying it out for birth control my aunt put me on it, but its better to be safe then sorry. However, my acne (I didn't really have much before) but the little I did have is gone, my face kind of has a glow to it. I'd say this is a pretty go...
8
November 15, 2011
4
86,565
Invokana
diabetes, type 2
"Was having a very difficult time controlling my blood sugar. My A1C reached 9.1 and I was hospitalized for three days, then sent to an endocrinologist. He put me on Victoza 1.8ML once a day and an Invokana 300MG once a day. Within 2 three months I was at 5.9 A1C and average 110 blood sugar. I have lost close to 40...
10
April 27, 2015
75
3,927
Lactobacillus acidophilus
irritable bowel syndrome
"The last year I have suffered greatly from colitis. I began researching other treatments and medicines because whatever the doctor gave me did little to combat. I was miserable - diarrhea, nausea, cramping, especially in the mornings, and EVERY time I ate. Could not go anywhere without an episode. After one week I ...
9
July 14, 2012
21
86,265
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"By far the best prep yet. No headache this time but I've learned some tricks since. First, it needs to be cold! Drink through a straw at the back of your mouth and chase with water. Took awhile but cleaned me out good. Also, sucking on a lemon after every few drinks. I have a strong gag reflex so had to stand over a s...
9
June 3, 2014
35
63,109
Oxaliplatin
colorectal cance
"This is an extremely potent medication when used in combination with 5-Fluorouracil. My mum had a stage IV colorectal cancer which has metastasised into the soft tissue of the lower abdomen causing an ugly skin lesions on the abdomen. After just three cycles of Oxiplatin and 5-FU the lesion completely healed and mum h...
9
July 21, 2008
32
86,898
Latuda
bipolar disorde
"I was recently diagnosed bipolar type 2 with mostly depression episodes. I was before on citalopram for 6 months after burning out in April. Latuda has really helps with the mood swings, I'm much more happy, social and productive. It's effect is almost instant. I'm on 10mg and will up to 20mg soon. The only negative e...
8
November 3, 2017
2
143,332
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I had Nexplanon placed on March 1st, 2015. The first 3 months I had no period and was feeling great. But by the 4th month I started feeling depressed, very moody, episodes of anxiety, would cry for no reason. I did not feel like myself at all! After a year of having it in, I finally had it removed yesterday. It is tru...
1
March 1, 2017
10
32,789
Mexiletine
arrhythmia
"This drug has worked well for me. The only problem that I have is that it is very hard to get refills. I have been to every drug store within 30 miles and they are all out. I signed up for express scripts under Tricare, they filled my first prescription and now they are out. "
10
May 22, 2010
9
193,231
Cyclobenzaprine
muscle spasm
"Helped. Have used off and on for a few months."
9
June 14, 2016
10
203,401
Halcion
insomnia
"Works great!"
10
September 30, 2011
36
87,018
Latuda
bipolar disorde
"I tried for six months and would always wake up after only 3 hours. I was great for 4 or 5 days and then would sink into deep depression and threaten family with suicide for about 2 days. . Could never get sleep under control. Made my mood swings more dramatic. Have stopped and gone back to geodon. Just have to put mo...
4
December 25, 2015
19
43,571
Hydromorphone
pain
"I had a severe migraine. The worst I have had. I have been suffering from them for about 4 years now. It was given Dilaudid intramuscularly and within about 20 minutes the pain let up so I could finally relax and get some sleep."
10
May 12, 2008
35
217,170
Somatropin
adult human growth hormone deficiency
"Tingling, itching and numbness of my hands. Sleeplessness leading to insomnia. Higher glucose numbers no matter the diet nearing diabetes."
5
August 20, 2016
7
187,246
Sodium oxybate
narcolepsy
"I started taking Xyrem about four weeks ago. It is very easy to take and since taking 4.5 g 2x/night, I know pretty accurately when I will wake up (midnight alarm is not needed). I am also taking Adderall 5-10 mg 2-3x/day and I no longer feel tired and am very focused during classes. Since taking Xyrem, even at the hi...
9
March 8, 2011
40
6,241
Enjuvia
postmenopausal symptoms
"Please tell me you are still going to be making Enjuvia. I have been on this drug for years and it really works great for hot flashes and mood swings. I need my prescription filled and I am totally out it. The pharmacies are all saying you are not making it any more and that there is no genetic drug- period. I beg y...
10
October 6, 2016
1
144,722
Etonogestrel
birth control
"This medication is very effective! But it is literally the worst ever!!!!! I want to share my story in hopes that it will prevent women from trying this... I'm ten days post nexplanon today and I'm feeling so much more like myself then I have in months. I'm not quite 100% yet. It all started two months ago when my per...
10
February 7, 2016
7
121,541
Venlafaxine
hot flashes
"I started taking Effexor to counteract the hot flashes caused by Tamoxifen. This was truly a miracle cure for the hot flashes. Literally, I took the first dose of Effexor and the hot flashes were completely gone within an hour. I continued taking the medication for 4 days with not a single hot flash. It was amazi...
6
August 19, 2015
51
193,011
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
premenstrual dysphoric disorde
"I started taking Yaz 6 months ago for Premenstrual tension syndrome. I think my PMS would last 2 weeks, lots of bloating, lots of acne and lots of moodiness and crying. Yaz has been life-changing for me. No more PMS, very little breakouts. No more gaining/losing 10lbs every month. I have lost 20lbs to date just bec...
10
May 13, 2008
66
229,373
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"I was diagnosed with bi polar in 12/28/2015.. It has been very hard from then until now. I first was on lithium it didn't work for me. I was still maniac. I switched doctors and was put on lithium. My doctor called it the Mercedes of meds.. So I went with it. It took 4 months to see a difference.. I had to takes meds...
10
January 6, 2017
14
210,469
Linzess
constipation, chronic
"Today, I used the 145mg dose of Linzess for the first time. I suffer with constipation due to the daily use of Methadone to control Restless Leg Syndrome. I'm glad I took this first dose on a day when I could stay home. Within 2 hours, I needed to make an urgent trip to the bathroom. It was a quick trip. I though...
8
March 3, 2013
55
34,888
Minocycline
acne
"I have been on Minocycline for a 2-3 month period. It helped my acne out tremendously, not to the point of clear skin, but drastic improvement. The only down side is that I am having mild diarrhea. I would say that the pros outweighed the cons in the beginning. It's a great medicine, just not for me anymore. Best of l...
9
October 7, 2015
5
111,237
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir
hepatitis c
"Well...Put simply it was awesome. I took my first blood work at 14 days and a high 18 year viral load was gone. I don't feel and extra discomfort from normal. Just wished it was out back in the 90's. I then took all the rest of the days thinking it was unnecessary Test after a month maximum"
10
January 7, 2017
6
78,968
Previfem
birth control
"Before I started taking this I was on Gildess for about 2-3 years. My periods became so much lighter and it just made my skin that much better! I did gain a lot of weight with Gildess in the beginning but it soon shed off after a month or so. I ended up coming off of birth control (worst mistake of my life! I got post...
2
March 31, 2016
2
149,578
Mirena
birth control
"I have two boys they are 2 years and 15 days apart. The day I got the Mirena inserted there was some pain with the procedure but by the end of the day it was gone. I have been bleeding heavy and light since and its been 2 1/2 weeks now. I have noticed hair loss, increase in appetite, and mood swings."
7
September 1, 2012
2
135,125
Dapsone
acne
"I absolutely LOVE Aczone. I'm only 12, almost 13, but I started getting somewhat severe acne after I turned 11. The first thing I tried was Proactiv, which didn't work, then I tried Neutrogena, which also didn't work, and I have also used about 6 other tropical treatments that barely worked. In January 2012, I finally...
8
June 4, 2012
23
206,572
Valsartan
high blood pressure
"Been on Diovan for 9 years. Started with ringing in my ears and now hearing loss - had to get hearing aids. Also, in the last year had increases in Blood Pressure, followed by controlled 'normal' pressure readings. My blood sugar now is classified as Type II, so several of the problems with this medicine are my proble...
6
November 8, 2009
14
66,825
Seroquel
bipolar disorde
"After later years of my adolescence and early adulthood I was finally diagnosed (bipolar) and prescribed Seroquel along with lithium. Not only did I finally feel a sense of peace within myself I found that I no longer engaged in the reckless activity that I seemed to have no control over. This behaviour which caused s...
10
November 5, 2012
54
174,658
Abreva
herpes simplex
"I was in Mexico and spent the whole day drinking at the pool (I think they did not wash glasses properly and I contracted it there). I went for dinner and just as I finished my meal I licked my lips and right away could feel the tingle, then bit my bottom lip where it was and had that very sharp pain. Could tell right...
9
January 31, 2014
34
164,101
Ibuprofen
pain
"This medicine works super for pain if you take enough. I used it for many months for back pain due to disc protrusion. Chronic use gave me stomach problems. I used too much and my doctor claimed I was passing blood so I use it sparingly now, if the Tylenol based medicines do not work well enough. It helps mild headach...
9
October 17, 2009
15
212,059
Lamotrigine
bipolar disorde
"This medicine was a life saver! When it was prescribed for me, my life turned around completely. It helped me control my irrational emotional reactions to things, temper, helped to bring my mood up from below while not causing hypomania, lost a little bit of weight on it. The only thing negative about it is when I fir...
8
January 31, 2015
14
12,258
Levothroid
underactive thyroid
"My doctor has increased the dose several times but I still do not feel that it has made me feel totally better."
6
December 29, 2008
80
1,943
Polyethylene glycol 3350
bowel preparation
"Worked perfectly after drinking 4 Liters (10oz every 15 minutes) 2 liters the night before and 2 liters the day of, finishing 3 hours before the procedure. No side effects at all. I suggest "chasing" with white cranberry juice. This prevented any after taste and possible nausea. Taste is the only reason I gave it a...
9
March 21, 2013
8
138,631
Phentermine
weight loss
"Started taking Adipex March 28, 2012 not on Sundays and had the flu for two days which I didn't take the pills either. I am a 6 ft 2 in male who starting weight was 289lbs on 3/28/2012. Today is now 4/23/2012 and my weight is now 274.6 lbs! I do exercise but I could not lose any weight. I am very pleased with my loss ...
10
April 23, 2012
16
104,472
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I have been on this birth control for almost 4 weeks and I have experienced some side effects such as weight gain. I noticed that my breasts are VERY tender but they have gotten bigger. My hair does grow back faster also. I shave my arms so after one day I would feel stubble. Before I was on the pill I would have at l...
8
November 30, 2011
3
56,748
Elavil
migraine prevention
"I first started taking Elavil when I was 21 in 1983, and met my present day neurologist after being hospitalized with a severe migraine that didn't go away. He started me on 10mg, and over the years he has increased the dosage to 200mg a day. For it helps me with migraines and also with my depression for which I suffe...
9
May 24, 2011
19
166,076
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I just got this inserted yesterday, and wow after reading a lot of these reviews I almost didn't go to my appointment. It was not bad at all. I never get cramps during my periods so I didn't know what I was expecting. I also got my finger pricked and to me that hurt more than the insertion! During the procedure I just...
10
January 25, 2017
1
185,252
Harvoni
hepatitis c
"Have now taken Harvoni for 32 days & had some fatigue the 1st two weeks. Now I have no side effects at all."
10
April 10, 2015
47
74,062
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"Pros: very light to practically no bleeding, period only lasts 1 or 2 days, not pregnant (the main goal), clear skin (at first), breasts grow. Cons: decrease in sex drive, tender breasts, lack of energy, blurred vision (like how your eyes are first thing when you wake up in the morning), weight gain, hot flashes at n...
8
September 26, 2011
7
167,027
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I read the reviews before my Skyla insertion and I wish I wouldn't have! It gave me so much unnecessary anxiety. I took 4 Ibuprofen beforehand and felt no pain at all, if anything it was uncomfortable. The whole thing was over in 2-3 minutes and I had almost no cramping. I kept up on my Ibuprofen every 3-4 hours and h...
9
June 16, 2016
1
186,380
Desvenlafaxine
depression
"I give Pristiq an 8 for effectiveness in treating depression, however I would give it a 10 for effectiveness as an anti-depressant because I believe it gives as much as you can ask for. It has also scored highest in the top 10 treatments for depression according to a recent Australian survey. I am 18 years old, male a...
8
June 18, 2011
11
147,289
Alprazolam
not listed / othe
"Very helpful in falling and staying asleep."
10
January 28, 2012
2
33,776
Junel Fe 1 / 20
birth control
"I've been on this pill for a month, and so far I have no major complaints. I previously tried Sprintec and after 3 days I realized it was causing semi-severe panic attacks. However Junel FE has not affected me negatively in any way (that I know of) and I'm not pregnant so I'd say it's pretty effective. The only small ...
10
August 17, 2017
0
21,514
Multivitamin, prenatal
vitamin/mineral supplementation during pregnancy/lactation
"Other prenatal vitamins made me sick to my stomach, this one does NOT. Such a relief and there aren't any funny after tastes either."
10
June 20, 2011
10
194,344
Omnicef
otitis media
"This drug started working but gave me the worst case of diarrhea. Very hard on the gastrointestinal tract."
4
August 21, 2009
19
200,781
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"Before, just the thought of trying to quit smoking stressed me more than it was worth but for my family I still wanted to try again. When I started taking Chantix I told myself that I was not setting a quit date, that I would just see how it went. I only took the morning dose to try to prevent the possible sleeping p...
8
November 4, 2008
20
81,240
Yaz
birth control
"I've been on this for almost two months now and in my short experience it has done wonders. My old periods would cause severe cramps, nausea, vomiting, periods lasting up to 16 days, and horrible mood swings. For roughly the two weeks around my period I was so sad and honestly thought there was something wrong with ...
8
October 29, 2016
4
199,355
Depo-Provera
abnormal uterine bleeding
"The reason this shot is such an effective form a birth control is because it keeps you from sex. THAT'S RIGHT! The bleeding is so on and off that it's kept me completely abstinent! At first I thought this shot was the bomb, but seriously? I keep telling myself my body will adjust but I feel like I'm constantly on my p...
5
May 1, 2015
35
141,994
Escitalopram
anxiety
"Lexapro is good it has really helped to calm me down. The first few days have been tough I have been nauseated, I have lost my appetite, I'm restless, but overall it really is making a difference and I have only been on it a few days. It hasn't helped my depression yet, but I have been told it takes a while."
7
June 20, 2009
11
74,619
Wellbutrin SR
depression
"Much better with the SR but it still needed to be coupled with another med"
6
May 2, 2017
11
188,633
ParaGard
birth control
"On my second day.I have had no issues.Insertion was way less uncomfortable than I expected.No pain or discomfort so far."
10
March 10, 2016
7
29,702
Topiramate
obesity
"Definitely takes away my hunger."
10
September 12, 2011
175
205,026
Toradol
pain
"I had a build up of fluid in my uterus from previous surgery (oblasion of the uterus). I went to the emergency room doubled over in the most extreme abdominal pain I had ever had in my life. They gave me a shot of Toradol and within 20 minutes the pain subsided and was back to normal. "
10
October 8, 2010
9
168,658
Vilazodone
depression
"This is horrible stuff! I did the gradual dosage-increase starter pack. It was somewhat effective early on, but then it turned bad. I started to have vivid lucid dreams. Kinda cool, but some were quite unpleasant. During the 40mg stage, I involutarily jizzed my pants while at work! How unsettling! I ran out of Viibryd...
2
August 3, 2016
22
225,590
Bupropion
depression
"I have been on Wellbutrin XL for a little over a year, and it has dramatically improved my quality of life. I have struggled with depression for almost my entire life, and only recently sought out treatment, and WOW, what a difference! Wellbutrin didn't cause any weight gain - if anything I lost some weight - and it d...
9
October 15, 2013
106
18,307
Embeda
pain
"My doctor switched me from MS Cotin 10 mg 3 times a day to Embeda 50-2mg 2 times a day. I am in continous pain now. It is not working for me. I have only been taking it for 3 weeks now and I don't know if it takes awhile to for my body to accept the change or what. I go to the doctor next week and I'll see what he...
1
March 21, 2010
31
224,671
Bupropion
major depressive disorde
"Was prescribed this for depression. It's worked very effectively for that and it's helped me so much more in other areas in my life. I've been on it since 2011. It's helped me quit smoking 7 times now. It has also helped me with my ADHD symptoms. I am gaining weight but that's due to my antipsychotic. I have schizophr...
9
June 18, 2017
7
152,536
Lortab
back pain
"This medicine is a god send. I have 3 herniated disks in my back and sometimes can not get out of bed. Thanks to this medicine, I can have a good quality of life and do the things I need to do. It has helped me tremendously!"
10
January 17, 2013
35
96,259
Sertraline
depression
"Zoloft was great for controlling my depression, anxiety and obsessive thinking. The side effects were not terrible, all but one of them went away in about a month. The ones that only lasted through the first month were: feeling tired and drained as well as an occasional but mild headache, however, the only long lastin...
8
February 27, 2012
47
51,016
Azithromycin
chlamydia infection
"Week after hookup found out I had Chlamydia when my pee started burning and constantly discharging a white puss. Was prescribed this medication as a single dose took on a Sunday afternoon minor stomach grumbling, then an unpleasant headache at night which felt like intense pressure/fever and put me to sleep. Woke up n...
10
October 27, 2016
12
98,144
Nexplanon
birth control
"I have had this implant for 2 1/2 years! It has never failed me. It's awesome that I don't have to try and remember to take a pill, or change a patch and so on. I have tried almost every single kind of birth control out there. This is by far the best. HOWEVER...depending on your body (if you are anything like me) it...
7
July 24, 2015
0
21,013
Acyclovir
herpes simplex
"I had my first outbreak over a year ago, been taking 400mg a day and haven't had an outbreak since."
10
January 6, 2011
35
105,495
Triamcinolone
atopic dermatitis
"Cleared up my rashes fast and easy. Didn't irritate my skin. Best thing I've tried!"
10
June 19, 2010
14
129,182
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"My doctor told me that this was the smartest and safest option especially for teens (lower hormone dosage) she even has one herself. She did say the placement would be painful so she prescribed me one 5 mg pill of Valium to take an hour before and told me to take 800 mg of ibuprofen with the Valium. I got there feelin...
10
October 17, 2015
5
94,838
Abilify
bipolar disorde
"I would hide at home for months, shaking when a telephone rang. I couldn't let people go and had obsessive thoughts. Abilify gave me calm, confidence and hope. It made me less sensitive to light and time, I was no longer at the mercy of each passing moment. I woke up relaxed, went to bed without a noise in my head, in...
6
April 5, 2013
40
70,308
Zofran
nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced
"Overall, it has been the best anti-emetic available for chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. The downfall is gastric slowdown-- which can become more pronounced if on vinca alkaloid chemo or opioids."
9
October 21, 2012
15
178,350
Duloxetine
anxiety
"I was on Wellbutrin, Prozac and Zoloft (trying each per my doctors orders, waiting about 6 weeks, repeat with next) for anxiety. I stopped even trying "instant" anti-anxiety drugs (Xanax, Valium) years ago because they "zombified" me too much. Cymbalta is AMAZING. After about 2 weeks the side effects disappeared ...
8
September 3, 2009
54
682
Medroxyprogesterone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I have not had a period from the first shot. I had ZERO side effects and lost 5 lbs. I think it is an amazing product."
10
January 6, 2009
107
178,382
Duloxetine
depression
"I have been on Cymbalta for a while and my doctor kept upping my dose because I was seeing no difference in my moods. After being on 90mg daily for weeks and feeling nauseated most of it and still no difference, my doctor took me off of it."
1
April 7, 2009
32
67,257
Omeprazole
gerd
"I have taken Prilosec for over 15yrs. It works great for the heartburn/reflux/gerd. But let me tell you what it took away from me! It dropped my iron and my iron stores to the bottom, it also took my B12 to the bottom. It also after years of taking it gave me anxiety, cramping of muscles and lead to my potassium being...
7
July 24, 2015
90
24,331
Uloric
gout
"I have been using Uloric 40mg 1 x a day for just about 3 months. It has been working very well, but I was off it for two days and pain started up quickly again in my toe and hand joints. Went back on it and is working again. Colchicine works but the diarrhea is terrible. Also my uric acid level was just above 7.0 at s...
9
July 8, 2010
67
91,110
Botox
overactive bladde
"I've been having bladder botox injections for 12 years at Hospital I have had urge double incontinence for about 15 years, caused by Multiple Sclerosis (primary progressive). I am nearly 70. I was tried on different treatments for about 3 years. Nothing worked. I had to wear thicker and thicker incontinence pads (very...
9
March 8, 2017
31
29,975
Klonopin
panic disorde
"I have been suffering from panic attacks since 2008. One day I was just chatting on the phone with a friend when out of nowhere I felt like there was an elephant sit on my chest, meaning to say that i was experiencing chest tightness. Then I started breathing faster and I didn't know then what I know now, that that fa...
10
July 20, 2016
40
193,517
Cyclobenzaprine
ibromyalgia
"This medicine has been amazing for me. I was unable to sleep on my right side for the last 5 years due to pain, and now I can, with almost no pain. The only down sides are that it causes extreme "dry mouth" for me (which gets worse when I am nervous) and constipated. But it is worth it for the pain relief I am gett...
8
September 20, 2009
21
190,666
Oxybutynin
women (oxybutynin)
"I have tried the patch and it did help decrease overactive bladder, however, my skin is red, swollen, burning, and itching wherever I tried the patch. Even after 7 days off on 3 different patch sites, my skin hasn't healed yet. If this comes in an oral form which I think it does, I may try that."
3
June 20, 2014
9
83,701
Clomiphene
emale infertility
"Am new to taking this drug...am very nervous about it and keep staring at the packet.. My husband and I had been trying for 4yrs to get pregnant and nothing g seemed to work. We have a 8 and 5 yr old already all done the natural way.. So we were stuck to why we couldn't this time round so off we go to the docs and t...
2
August 18, 2015
2
206,603
Caffeine
hypersomnia
"Great stuff. NoDoz really does work. Better than most stuff I've tried. Would definitely recommend."
9
June 29, 2012
24
64,881
Sertraline
post traumatic stress disorde
"Zoloft saved my life. It's been like waking up from a life-long nightmare. A lifetime of panic attacks, stress, and anxiety warped my perception of what 'normal' was. I still feel normal stress and anxiety, but only that which stems from rational causes (car broke down, lost job, etc). There's no feeling quite l...
10
May 27, 2015
11
157,186
Differin
acne
"I've had acne for about 12 years now since I'm 13 years old. I have tried different things including Proactive and Acne Free along with some other prescription medications. Nothing ever cleared it 100 percent. I have been using Differin gel 0.03% for a little over two weeks now. At first my face was dry and broke out...
7
February 27, 2014
65
113,688
Arthrotec
sciatica
"I have suffered with sciatica for 3 years and now have pain in my right foot along the arch. I took this medication when I was first diagnosed and it did nothing to relieve the pain. I decided to give it another shot last week because of the foot pain and it started helping right away with both issues. The only proble...
9
May 5, 2015
30
84,467
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I've been on many different birth controls and this has to be the worst. I started about 2 months ago and I've been bleeding ever since. I've been bloated, my appetite has increased however I've managed to keep it down, and I've been moody. I hate it!"
1
November 5, 2016
1
224,467
Bupropion
major depressive disorde
"Was put on this after I went to the psych ward for suicidal thoughts and general depression. Before this I was on Prozac for 3 weeks, stopped taking it due to increased anxiety and extreme binge eating that I never had before. After that my doc switched me to 20 mg Celexa. Took that on and off for over a year... it h...
7
November 23, 2017
3
136,664
Sodium hyaluronate
osteoarthritis
"Very expensive 700dls"
5
February 25, 2017
4
93,282
Vortioxetine
major depressive disorde
"I am a 64 year old female. I have been on antidepressants since I was 13. I have been diagnosed with PTSD, Bi-polar and major depressive disorder. I felt most normal while taking Prozac, however, during the past ten years, I lost both parents, made a major move, and my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The P...
9
August 23, 2015
36
198,539
Prednisone
ibromyalgia
"I am taking Prednisone for Fibromyalgia (20mg twice a week) together with 60mg of Cymbalta (once a day) and have been 98% pain free for nearly a year."
5
January 20, 2011
94
56,381
Humira
psoriatic arthritis
"5.5 yrs on this miracle"
10
November 2, 2014
17
42,288
Atenolol
anxiety
"I have been taking the generic Tenormin (atenenol) for probably 32 years now. 25 mg. I take it at night. Never had a problem, EXCEPT when I could not see my doctor and had to see someone else in the practice. He thought I should get off the drug; said there were new better things. He took me off it and I was goin...
10
August 23, 2016
40
207,011
Zarah
birth control
"I have been taking Zarah for almost 3 months. I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and working on getting healthier to try and have a child. When I first took Zarah I got these major headaches at first and tender breast but after three weeks the headaches went away. I haven't had my period in a little over a year becaus...
8
May 3, 2014
20
154,891
Metronidazole
bacterial vaginitis
"An absolute nightmare. Within 24 hours of starting the drug I had the worst, WORST stomach cramping and flu-like symptoms including back and neck stiffness, nausea, and a terrible headache. It made me constipated the first two days and on the third I had diarrhea. I made it into the 4th day of treatment and called my ...
1
December 19, 2016
4
96,406
Sertraline
anxiety and stress
"Been on Zoloft for about 3 weeks. Gradually upped dosage. Feel better, just can't ejaculate. Hopefully this will change as my body adapts to the drug."
5
October 26, 2009
9
217,228
Clarithromycin
bronchitis
"I only have negative reviews for this drug. Avoid !!!! I started with a milder antibiotic finished the course but it relapsed with sinus & chest infection and so I was put on biaxin. My sinus took a month to go but the side effects I could not tolerate were - loss of sleep (NO SLEEP) , no appetite, nausea, vomiting, d...
1
May 11, 2017
7
130,458
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I had Mirena for a year. Insertion was a small pinch and not bad at all. I spotted the whole time I had it in, experienced more headaches, lower back aches and cramping. The spotting wasn't really a lot but I always had to wear a liner. My sex drive was low and I would get panic attacks and have horrible mood swings. ...
5
January 29, 2013
42
157,997
Accutane
acne
"I have been on Accutane more than once. In Canada my sister has been taking it in low dose for years - rules are different there. I take B to Zinc vitamins to maintain my health while on Accutane. Watch what you're eating too. Lots of stuff contains added Vitamin A - some milk, cereals, etc. That may be the cause for ...
9
March 23, 2009
30
222,500
Kyleena
birth control
"I've gotten Kyleena two days ago and so far I couldn't be happier. Inserting was painful but only for a very short moment - I've expected it far worse from reading some reviews! My doctor gave me painkillers about an hour before and I took another one after the procedure, as I was prepared for heavy cramps. I've had s...
10
June 25, 2017
0
123,127
Azelastine
allergic rhinitis
"Astepro has been a blessing to me. I have been a long time allergy sufferer. An ENT suggested regular dose of Allegra, Fluconase and Singular, plus I started allergy drops to begin building my immunity. This medicine regime seemed to bring everything more under control, except I began having a terrible cough it was mo...
10
April 10, 2014
22
182,587
Benicar HCT
high blood pressure
"Worked beautifully in reducing my BP from 190/104 down to normotensive readings of 120/72. However, as with the other meds that were tried, I had intolerable side effects like GERD, abdominal bloating and malaise. My internal med PA-C changed me to Losartan (since the ARB class of drug relieved my hypertension) ...
5
July 7, 2015
7
218,201
Amoxicillin / clavulanate
bacterial infection
"Day 8 of taking this for just another sinus infection. Have had horrible, HORRIBLE side effects. My body felt extremely strange, tingly almost. Nausea has been so bad I had to take a pregnancy test to eliminate that possibility. I did vomit today for the first time in years after a whiff of cleaning products. The infe...
5
June 22, 2016
8
23,758
Hydrochlorothiazide / spironolactone
edema
"Mostly prescribed for high blood pressure, but I use it for pedal edema. It works great and it does have two diuretics in it which makes it better than just one diuretic."
9
September 25, 2008
29
95,950
Sertraline
depression
"I've been taking Zoloft for about 3 months. I've felt very little side effects, all of which I did experience was tiredness but other than that I went from a emotionless zombie to feeling great all day long."
10
July 21, 2013
113
48,175
Sumavel DosePro
migraine
"I can't believe all the great ratings for this. Maybe my skin is just extremely sensitive, but this was the most painful injection I've ever had in my entire life. I choose though over belly, and I actually screamed so loudly I'm sure I scared everyone in the reception area. I was not at all prepared for it to hurt as...
1
April 25, 2015
3
24,013
Tretinoin
acne
"I have recently finished a 9 month course of Roaccutane one month ago and will be beginning to use this cream (0.5%) to maintain my skin and help with marks left behind from pimples. To all the people that say tretinoin breaks you out, either in pill or cream form, that is its process. You can not use it for 1 week, s...
10
October 30, 2016
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