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95,744 | Sertraline | generalized anxiety disorde | "I was diagnosed with GAD about four months ago, and I started taking 25mg of Zoloft daily. It works wonders!! I'm more calm and able to do things that I used to." | 8 | November 10, 2014 | 43 |
222,558 | Kyleena | birth control | "I got kyleena inserted last week and just like everybody says it was painful but only for about 30 seconds it feels like a very strong period cramp nothing too bad. I also got it inserted on the 3rd day of my period (my periods usually last 5 days) and the IUD ended my period early actually the same exact day. I didn'... | 9 | March 20, 2017 | 7 |
8,178 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "Hands down the very best way to end the day. Not only is it the only sleeping pill that worked for me of the dozens of OTC and prescribed sleep aids, it felt really good. No matter how bad my day was, 20 minutes after I took the ambien I'd always have a smile and laugh my ass off to Saturday Night Live episodes on Hul... | 10 | August 26, 2016 | 30 |
205,387 | Pristiq | major depressive disorde | "After being on numerous medications over the years, my doctor decided to try me on Pristiq. I started on 50 mg once daily and took it for about a month. I had headaches almost daily within that time and it increased my blood pressure, I felt like it wasn't making any changes in my mood or anxiety. Around the 6th week ... | 1 | March 4, 2016 | 10 |
40,425 | Savella | ibromyalgia | "I tried Savella on the regular sample pack, which apparently progressed much too quickly for my body. I had horrible sweating, mental fog and freezing hands and feet. It was the oddest combination of side effects that rendered me completely nonfunctional. I tapered off the drug because of the terrible side effects, bu... | 5 | April 27, 2010 | 26 |
173,599 | Brexpiprazole | depression | "Rexulti has been a life changer! I'm on 1mg. I know that's not a lot, but it's worked so well for me. Way less depressed mood than usual. I have Bipolar Type II. This was an add on to Trileptal and it's really been amazing for me. Would definitely recommend to others :)" | 10 | July 6, 2017 | 13 |
193,672 | Symbicort | asthma, maintenance | "I started using Symbicort and after the very first dose I noticed I didn't have any breathing problems. Before Symbicort, I was using my albuterol inhaler 4 times per day. After Symbicort, I have not used it, although I carry it for emergencies.
" | 9 | October 16, 2008 | 22 |
68,084 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "Hey everybody! Just wanted to say that this pill does work !! I took it 2 days before I was expected to ovulate and worried myself sick for the next week and a half. I experieced most of the side effects that were listed a few days after I took the pill. Got my period three days eariler than my expected day; finally! ... | 9 | November 14, 2015 | 13 |
55,975 | Effexor | anxiety and stress | "I have been on Effexor for over a year and my dosage has been 37.5mg daily. The drug has worked wonders for me but I have had some side effects of sweating, strange dreams and dizziness when I forget to take it.
" | 9 | December 15, 2008 | 69 |
84,577 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I have been on and off of Mononessa for about a good year now. I have always had a problem with heavy bleeding, cramps and blood clots every time I've had my monthly cycle. I told my doctor and she suggested I take Mononessa. For the first week or so it made me feel terrible, headaches, nausea, Lightheaded, the works.... | 4 | August 25, 2016 | 2 |
85,401 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | abnormal uterine bleeding | "This pill has been absolutely amazing. I can truly say that I have had no problems with it. It definitely does it job and does it well. My oily skin has cleared and I have actually lost weight ! I am eating less and it's great. I would definitely recommend this oral contraception for anyone who gas had it rough with o... | 8 | May 10, 2015 | 0 |
9,669 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I have been on daily birth control for about 10 years. Recently my doctor told me that Ocella (my previous BC) was known to cause blood clots in women like me under 35, and she recommended switching. She put me on Lo Loestrin Fe about three months ago. I've now had a headache for almost 6 weeks straight, most days ... | 1 | November 6, 2015 | 7 |
157,122 | Differin | acne | "After benzoyl peroxide made my skin worse, I was prescribed differin cream 0.1%. Results were slow at first but with maintaining a good skincare routine and healthy diet my skin showed huge improvements after about 2-3 months of use. Little side effects, some dryness but as to be expected with any acne product and eas... | 8 | January 26, 2017 | 17 |
154,838 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "I was prescribed metronidazole for a bv infection I did t even know I had. After taking 4 days worth I developed the most awful allergic reaction to it. An intensely itchy burning rash from head to toe, aching and flu like symptoms. The medication was stopped and although the rash for the most part has calmed down aft... | 1 | April 20, 2017 | 6 |
224,754 | Bupropion | smoking cessation | "I am suspicious of all these posts praising Zyban. I believe they're fake and paid for by Glaxo. This is not the place to tell my whole story but I will say this. This drug is a poison and it robbed me of over 10 years of my life. You do know it's BANNED in Europe. The most horrific experience of my life and I only to... | 1 | August 30, 2017 | 9 |
19,784 | Pregabalin | pain | "This medicine helped my problem - 2 herniated discs and a pinched nerve, but it gave me really bad stomach ache had to stop it right away." | 4 | November 22, 2009 | 13 |
201,922 | Sitagliptin | diabetes, type 2 | "Have been on metformin 2.5g, glimepride 4mg, Januvia 100mg reading now 6.3 3 months on Januvia for 12 months. No weight gain, no side effects. Was on Actos, gained 4kg, had hypos readings above 7. 3 months all the time, less hunger pain no hypos, best readings in 3 years." | 9 | September 18, 2009 | 46 |
173,681 | Brexpiprazole | depression | "I started taking this a week ago and since then get very little sleep. I take ambian and Valium at night and it has proved ineffective so for. I'm hoping this is one of those side effects that go with time. It's hard to function when you're awake every two hours." | 4 | June 13, 2016 | 22 |
215,948 | Copper | birth control | "I've had paragard for over 6 years. No issues at all. My periods last a little bit longer.
Grateful for a hormone free birth control!!!" | 10 | May 3, 2016 | 14 |
140,105 | Asenapine | bipolar disorde | "I'm currently on Saphris, I just starting working for the first time in 3 years. Ive been on Saphris about 10 months. 2 days ago I woke up and had white canker sores in my mouth, tingling lips. This drug is so great, can take it and wake up 6 hours later and not feel tired all day." | 9 | November 1, 2016 | 14 |
53,880 | Immune globulin subcutaneous | primary immunodeficiency syndrome | "Once you find a good site it is relatively painless. Almost no severe reactions yet. I can't handle IVIG very well so this is it for me." | 6 | March 12, 2011 | 13 |
37,547 | Vyvanse | adhd | "My 7 year old son was recently diagnosed as ADHD and I was really hesitant to put him on medicines but when I took him to the doctor she said yes no doubt he had ADHD so they put him on Vyvanse at 30 mg. The first day and I was ready to cry myself. It was like he had eaten a whole gallon of ice cream he could not stop... | 9 | January 17, 2011 | 13 |
36,400 | Fentanyl | chronic pain | "Constipation & sedation...but great pain relief" | 9 | March 9, 2017 | 7 |
47,298 | Certolizumab | rheumatoid arthritis | "Cimzia worked the best and fastest for my RA. I was on Simponi & Enbrel before but they stopped working after a few months and took some time to kick in. The only thing is that all these biologics make my psoriasis come back for some reason. Also, I've been having hive-like reactions on my mouth and cheeks almost dail... | 8 | April 28, 2015 | 25 |
43,403 | Hydromorphone | pain | "I was in the hospital a year and a half ago for heat exhaustion and rhabdomylosis. The pain from my muscle deterioration was the worst of my life. My doctor gave me Dilaudid. It definitely helped with the pain and made the most pleasant side effect of eliminating the addiction pangs from smoking. I had previously tr... | 10 | December 9, 2011 | 17 |
211,165 | Aftera | emergency contraception | "I had sex with my boyfriend and he came inside me for the first in 6 years and we are certainly not ready for a baby. I bought the original plan b pill years ago and it worked just as it said. I did get my period again after.. I was very surprised.
But this time around I am nervous. I got off my period the day he ca... | 9 | September 28, 2015 | 4 |
203,889 | Suvorexant | insomnia | "didn't work at all,took 20 mg" | 1 | November 5, 2015 | 0 |
172,711 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "Recently I had a rough bout with anxiety. From out of nowhere I just lost faith in myself due to some life circumstances and an overload of work. I was losing sleep and spiraling downward at an amazing rate. I decided to talk to my doctor who prescribed Klonopin. With the first dose I felt immediate relief and to a... | 10 | December 14, 2014 | 95 |
144,662 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I'm going on my second year of this implant and it had been great up until now. I've gained weight but I know that with all birth control that weight gain is expected. The problem I'm facing now is I have been spotting for about a month now and it hasn't been red-it's been a brown, rust color (sorry to go into details... | 5 | February 15, 2016 | 10 |
194,889 | Levetiracetam | new daily persistent headache | "Great medicine for daily migraines. Works really well with Zanaflex." | 10 | March 22, 2013 | 5 |
117,954 | Imuran | ulcerative colitis | "Have been using for over two years after several episodes of prednisone. Have been almost completely free of symptoms and have no obvious side effects. I only use the bathroom once a day and stools are generally well formed. No diarrhea at all. Can eat and drink normally (including roughage) but did have some pain af... | 10 | January 28, 2011 | 74 |
188,717 | ParaGard | birth control | "I'm 32 and I've had the Paragrad for 6 years now. I got it after having my daughter at 26. It was recommended to me due to blood clotting issues and hormones. I went in to see my GYN and it took about 5 minutes. It was inserted 6 weeks after having my baby. It didn't hurt just felt like a pinch. It works GREAT! My hus... | 10 | July 16, 2015 | 11 |
17,441 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I switched to nuvaring 4 yeas ago from orthotricyclen. I've had absolutely no side effects, and it's the easiest form of birth control I've ever taken. My periods are lighter is the only thing I've noticed. It's unfortunate that I'm seeing so many bad experiences on here - I honestly recommend it to all my girlfriends... | 10 | February 18, 2017 | 14 |
193,916 | Alirocumab | high cholesterol | "I have more frequent bowel movements but not diarrhea. My total cholesterol fell from 365 to 174. My HDL only decreased minimally from 42 to 37. My most interesting side effect is that I have had a tremendous increase in libido. I'm on testosterone replacement and about 8 meds for my heart disease and had minimal to m... | 10 | October 26, 2015 | 35 |
163,004 | Pemoline | adhd | "Wish it was still available. I miss being able to function like a 'normal' adult. Dexedrine, Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Strattera, Wellbutrin - none of these worked. some lessened appetite, some turned me into a zombie. Cylert worked - yes some side effects, mainly tourettes-like, but in order to function normal... | 10 | May 5, 2015 | 4 |
217,155 | Oxcarbazepine | bipolar disorde | "I started taking this medication about a year after I'd been on bupropion with no lessening of depression. After 6 months on oxcarbazepine minimum dosage I stopped drinking. Had to increase dosage to 900 mg/day (I'm one who really doesn't like having to take medicines). I've been clean/sober for 18 months and tried ... | 8 | February 16, 2009 | 19 |
122,909 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel | birth control | "I have been on this medication for a week after switching from my old pill. I was getting more and more nauseous each day until I woke up on the 7th morning of taking it to horrible nausea and vomiting. I will not be continuing to take this pill." | 1 | September 11, 2016 | 5 |
13,370 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "my doctor gave me adderall because i cant sit still long enough to concentrate and study and do productive things at work. He gave me 10mg to take twice a day but i didn't feel any effects from the drug. I decided to take 2 10mg at the same time and still nothing. I am so sad right now because all i want to do is conc... | 1 | August 13, 2016 | 18 |
80,867 | Delsym | cough | "About 15 minutes after taking exactly the dose indicated, I fainted and cracked my head on the floor resulting in a brain hemorrhage! Several tests were done in the hospital to rule out any other reason for fainting. The only conclusion is that I had a severe reaction to the ingredient in this cough medicine. Be care... | 1 | January 26, 2017 | 5 |
225,871 | Bupropion | smoking cessation | "I found Zyban to be very effective and easy to use. I only experienced a few mild side effects (slight constipation, food tasted a bit different). But I'd tried quitting before using gum, microtabs, patches - and none of these worked for me. Thanks to Zyban, it's been over four months since I smoked a cigarette and ... | 9 | December 13, 2010 | 45 |
9,912 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "This is the first birth control I have been on, and after hearing all the birth control horror stories that friends/family had, I'm happy to say that my experience with this pill so far has been a good one! The first month or two I did experience some acne and occasional nausea, as well as going from a B to C cup (a w... | 9 | August 6, 2014 | 24 |
86,545 | Invokana | diabetes, type 2 | "Invokana was a disaster for me! First on Invokamet, also bad! Had GI problems with Invokamet. Dr, switched me to Invokana. Worse GI problems. Developed anal fissures from the diarrhea and constipation. Now have yeast infection. Back on Metformin and exercise. Numbers are better!" | 1 | August 24, 2015 | 26 |
155,074 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "I've been taking these for a week now and it's workingggggg. No more smell and less discharge . And normal discharge! Yussss. But the side affects suck. I'm constantly dizzy but it only lasts a few seconds at a time for me. Nausea doesn't really go away. Constant headache. Crap. BUT it worksssssss." | 9 | July 2, 2016 | 5 |
112,842 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "I took one around 5pm and then at 2:30am I woke up to a burning sensation in my stomach. When I realized what was starting to happen and I almost had a panic attack because of all the reviews that I remembered. Seriously guys, what I went through was bad for a laxative it was like having the flu, but nowhere as bad as... | 9 | December 31, 2016 | 11 |
81,786 | Liraglutide | obesity | "I started Saxenda on March 24, 2017 after years of failed diet attempts. I was hopefuly when my doctor prescribed this medication. Initially, I felt fatigued and queasy but it was managable. After increasing to 1.2 mg I broke out in a itchy rash on my stomach (injection sites), and have uncontrollable diarrhea. If the... | 5 | April 12, 2017 | 9 |
12,270 | Capzasin-HP | osteoarthritis | "I prefer the initial pain of application than the pain in my spine, hip, and legs. Be careful going out in the sun, even the day after application some residual effects will be felt. Wear latex or plastic gloves when applying and wash your hands after applying. If you touch a part of your body that has capzasin on it,... | 6 | July 19, 2010 | 42 |
162,260 | Hyaluronan | osteoarthritis | "I just started my second round of Orthovisc. The first round was administered by the surgeon and was tolerable. I had my first shot of my second round last week by a Non Operative Orthopedist because the surgeons within this practice will no longer perform shots and this first shot was unbearable. My knee is killin... | 1 | September 17, 2015 | 25 |
178,336 | Duloxetine | anxiety | "After years of knowing something was wrong, I went to the doctor and he prescribed Cymbalta. I have been on it for 6 months. I love it! I will be married a year in October and my husband and I were already talking divorce until I started Cymbalta. I did have VERY violent and 'goury' dreams when I took it right befo... | 9 | September 20, 2009 | 42 |
127,687 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I am a 28 year old female at 5'5" I weighed in at 277 lbs on 03/ 10/17 I have not had any severe side effects, dry mouth is all. Just drink lots of water. I exercise daily with interval training. I drink NOTHING but water and eat better. I keep my calories at about 1000 a day with 3 meals a day and a few snacks in bet... | 10 | April 8, 2017 | 41 |
9,247 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I am 19 years old and I've been on this birth control for almost 7 months. At first I would get the typical spotting through the pill package and I had horrible breakouts around my chin (I never got breakout, maybe 1-2 pimples before my period). I waited it out for the 3 months because my friends encouraged it. They w... | 4 | March 28, 2017 | 5 |
193,904 | Dilaudid | pain | "I suffer from chronic intractable migraines and fibromyalgia, and have a recent history of strokes. I'm a long term pain management patient and my normal pain meds are OxyContin 15mg twice a day, with Oxy IR 15mg every four hours. Three weeks ago, I tripped in a parking lot and fractured my shoulder. Because of my n... | 5 | March 26, 2017 | 9 |
182,439 | Mirena | birth control | "I have had Mirena for two weeks, and I have had no issues. I think that every Birth Control Method has its pros and cons." | 9 | January 8, 2010 | 2 |
72,011 | Tramadol | pain | "Took Tramadol for excruciating back pain. Worked marvelously for three weeks, pain 80% decreased, but affected my judgment as I saw events and people in an unrealistically positive way. After 3 weeks, I started imagining blacks ghosts at night, got depressed and negative, my face felt like sunburned at night, nausea.... | 2 | September 9, 2015 | 22 |
219,802 | Amitriptyline | anxiety and stress | "Miracle drug suffered for many years with depression and stress since prescribed I love a normal life again." | 10 | June 24, 2017 | 23 |
119,689 | Topicort | eczema | "Used this on my 6 year old daughters eczema and it worked very well. She no longer carries on about itching, redness and stinging." | 10 | July 27, 2008 | 55 |
147,269 | Alprazolam | tinnitus | "I was taking 3mg per day at equal intervals. I tried to stop completely, and the noise came roaring back. So, I went back on 3mg per day, and the noise is reduced by 50% or more, with minimal side effects so far." | 9 | August 19, 2012 | 92 |
184,069 | Hydroxyzine | anxiety | "I decided to try this medication for anxiety after reading several studies indicating that hydroxyzine is roughly equal to benzodiazepines for anxiety relief.
I must say, I have been quite impressed by this medicine. It's just as strong as Xanax for me, but it doesn't make me forgetful. My quality of life has im... | 10 | November 24, 2016 | 55 |
105,590 | Methylprednisolone | allergic rhinitis | "Prior to my scheduled doctors appointment I developed an allergic reaction that caused my skin to itch & flare up. My doctor then prescribed this medication to me to help with the itching, rash, & my swollen glands. The first day of taking it I felt off. Earlier in the day I felt hot like I was experiencing a possible... | 3 | March 28, 2017 | 3 |
21,529 | Multivitamin, prenatal | vitamin/mineral supplementation during pregnancy/lactation | "I have tried so many different pre natal vitamins and they have all made me feel ill one way or another. This one has not made me sick since I have started taking them so its the best so far." | 9 | March 6, 2009 | 2 |
42,800 | Xulane | birth control | "I switched from the Nexplanon implant simply because I heard of a recall on it and I couldn't take the constant dizziness and headaches .I used orthro evra before and it was lovely but, this isn't at all. The first night, I felt like I couldn't sleep with that being said I was up for 3 days with absolutely no sleep, w... | 3 | August 11, 2016 | 4 |
47,750 | Adapalene | acne | "My skin is burning. It has upper layer to peel off" | 4 | March 4, 2017 | 3 |
26,818 | Ulipristal | emergency contraception | "My experience with Ella was a little intense. The night I took it my whole body ached, along with massive back and forth headaches with dizzyness and extremely tiredness and tummy aches. The next day my stomach and head hurt all day. And I was still extremely tired. These affects may not sound the greatest but it sure... | 6 | April 30, 2015 | 7 |
126,375 | Carvedilol | atrial fibrillation | "Started on 6.25 twice a day after heart attack. Developed bronchospasms and asthma in 3 days. Then had a severe blood sugar low of 35. No warning were given to me because I am type 2 diabetic and this a side effect!! Reduced dosage to 1.25 twice a day..." | 2 | February 9, 2017 | 5 |
71,108 | Viberzi | irritable bowel syndrome | "Finally some relief!! This is a hands down miracle drug for IBS. Not a 100% cure but I'd say it controls my symptoms 90% of the time which is outstanding." | 10 | August 25, 2017 | 4 |
191,187 | Actiq | breakthrough pain | "Used several years ago. I was prescribed the fentanyl patch for 72 hrs (3) days. Actiq was prescribed for breakthrough pain. What a God-send! Finally research supported that people have differing degrees of metabolism and my patch was changed to every 48 hours. Still. fentanyl in patch for around the clock pain c... | 10 | September 16, 2016 | 22 |
91,797 | Lyrica | diabetic peripheral neuropathy | "Going to have to decrease dosage (50mg 2x daily) or quit Lyrica due to loss of memory & confusion & jerking. Once could top out any IQ tests but my husband says I can't even find my "behind" anymore. Taking it for neuropathy & came home from complete knee surgery with foot drop in leg operated on. Now the other foot h... | 5 | September 20, 2016 | 19 |
106,032 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "I am a 37yr woman diagnosed with ADHD. 1st try with Ritalin made me feel overwhelmed, sad, uncontrollable spurts of crying for no reason, tired. Dr. switched me to Straterra. It's only my fist week, but had to share. Ok, 1st the "bad": mild headache, SUPER DRY mouth, hot and sweaty, weird tingly sensation that comes i... | 5 | March 13, 2012 | 42 |
150,044 | Soma | muscle spasm | "Much needed co-analgesic prescription for chronic pain." | 10 | February 20, 2009 | 27 |
94,284 | Trintellix | major depressive disorde | "I am bipolar and have major depression issues and have been on tons of meds, to the point where I have felt like a pin cushion for these meds. Either they make me so tired I can't do nothing or they just don't work. I started taking Brintellix 3 months ago and I am on 10 mg a day. Side effects, whether I took it with ... | 9 | January 26, 2015 | 86 |
89,978 | Risperdal | schizoaffective disorde | "I'm talking this after a few antipsychotics didn't work and I was hospitalized a few times for the first time in my life. My bipolar diagnosis changed to Schizoaffective disorder then Schizophrenia. The delusions paranoia was very scary. I was on 2 mg for awhile with Ativan and celexa, and I gained weight over the cou... | 9 | November 2, 2013 | 34 |
45,865 | Phendimetrazine | obesity | "I was 288lbs when I started taking medicine, I am down to 265lbs. It really works and am still losing." | 10 | February 21, 2014 | 105 |
160,245 | Rivaroxaban | deep vein thrombosis | "I had two instance of DVT getting to my lungs. Almost killed me. I was on warfarin the first time for 6 months with no side effects. I have been taking xeralto 20 mg for about a month now. I am having insomnia, upset stomach, and occasional muscle cramping in calves and ankles. However, I do not have to go the doctor ... | 9 | June 4, 2015 | 24 |
126,606 | Brimonidine | rosacea | "My husband was given this medication by our dermatologist 6 months ago and he was thrilled to have finally found an answer to his roseacea. The last 3 months have been a living HELL! His skin became bright red & looks almost purple. For weeks his face became crusty and was oozing fluid onto his pillow to the point whe... | 1 | September 21, 2016 | 14 |
114 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I found this site and comments of great interest. My daughter had a shot earlier this year and complained of continuous bleeding (not spotting) feeling bloated, nausea, headaches, cramps and very depressed and emotional. She went other doctor who has put her on antidepressants and pills to supposedly stop the bleedi... | 1 | August 7, 2015 | 24 |
65,194 | Mysoline | seizures | "Great!" | 10 | August 26, 2009 | 21 |
130,621 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "The Mirena is amazing! I got mine inserted during my 6 week check up after having my son! I've had it almost 3 years. I'm 23 years old with a super busy schedule, so I didn't want pills like I've had in the past, no time for them plus they made so sick. I wanted to try the Mirena to see if it was any different, and I'... | 9 | July 16, 2012 | 1 |
150,190 | Mucinex D | cough and nasal congestion | "Jittery and wide awake. But works great. Do not take before bed!" | 9 | March 18, 2014 | 30 |
135,968 | Acamprosate | alcohol dependence | "My husband had been an alcoholic for as long as he can remember. He has completed and failed rehab 5 times over the years. He lost many years with his children due to this problem. His youngest is 11 and has been seeing him in a supervised visit 2 hours a week for over 7 years. Thanks to campral he had lost the cr... | 10 | February 22, 2015 | 13 |
11,458 | Pramipexole | restless legs syndrome | "Works great to help me sleep. It helps my RRS, but half-life is too short." | 9 | July 1, 2016 | 4 |
175,565 | Augmentin | sinusitis | "Had really bad sinus infection that lead to bronchitis that stemmed from bad allergies due to a dry, dusty environment and a plane ride home. Suffered for a week before heading to the doctor. Was placed on Augmentin and after 1 day had immediate relief and wheezing was under control in my chest. Wonder medication f... | 10 | April 12, 2015 | 48 |
53,965 | Minoxidil | alopecia | "At the age of 17 I started losing my hair.It became noticeable at age 20.Then I brought minoxidil 5%. In the first month the hair fall occurred but in next month hair regrowth took place.highly recommended." | 10 | September 22, 2016 | 42 |
92,273 | Lyrica | generalized anxiety disorde | "The first time I used Lyrica I experienced an amazingly profound reaction; layers of depression and anxiety that had built up over several years melted away within minutes. That was years ago and I have since both weaned myself off the drug and restarted taking it again. One thing I rarely see mentioned is the terrify... | 10 | October 4, 2009 | 75 |
6,844 | Prevnar 13 | pneumococcal disease prophylaxis | "I had extreme swelling at injection site, muscle , joint , nerve pain continuing and still there four months after injection. Very limited use and movement of the arm where injection was done. Inflammation caused plaque in arteries to break loose and clog arteries resulting in two stints having to be placed in heart. ... | 5 | September 28, 2017 | 1 |
127,095 | Metoclopramide | gerd | "Took it for 3 days and had severe anxiety attack. Went from being so sleepy to extremely anxious. Acted so strange my kids asked if I had been drinking! Felt much better within 24 hours of stopping. If you suffer from depression/anxiety, don't take this." | 1 | August 25, 2010 | 26 |
172,170 | Doxazosin | high blood pressure | "Taken to lower blood pressure and to increase urine flow at night. Worked great for both." | 10 | November 21, 2014 | 27 |
208,779 | Belsomra | insomnia | "Was prescribed 20mg. TERRIBLE night horrors and sleep paralysis. Only taken two nights and I will never take it again.
I have no idea why nightmares aren't listed as a side effect. I don't know how this is an approved drug either." | 1 | February 7, 2017 | 12 |
169,690 | Amitriptyline | insomnia | "Though it certainly helped me stay asleep once I had gone to bed, it caused me to be groggy the next day and I had the hardest time just getting out of bed. That could have been tolerable, however, if it were not for the hallucinations I suffered once I would lay down. It felt as though people were pushing on the matt... | 4 | May 26, 2010 | 16 |
199,443 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I got the depo shot 3 months after having my daughter in 2012. I wanted to make sure I didn't get pregnant again. No periods at all, and no side effects, other than always wanting chicken. I only got the shot that one time though because I moved and didn't have the insurance coverage anymore to get the shot. I recentl... | 6 | March 14, 2015 | 0 |
75,312 | Vistaril | anxiety | "I was recommended to switch from xanax to vistaril, but the vistaril did not help with my anxiety at all. I became extremely irritable (probably from the increased anxiety not being treated with xanax anymore). I did not notice any positive effects even after taking it for a month. I was told this medication was fa... | 1 | May 21, 2015 | 57 |
121,623 | Venlafaxine | depression | "This stopped my depression the second day! It felt like a hole in my heart mended! Literally! I seem to be able to skip days here and there in the spring and summertime with no effects, but never have plans to wean off. It has been too great a miracle prescription for me! Seven years!" | 10 | December 16, 2014 | 143 |
118,235 | Naltrexone | alcohol dependence | "My partner has been an alcoholic for over 10 years. I have cared for him for the last 2 years and have tried everything. I thought an antidepressant was going to be the answer along with therapy. Nothing could stop his drinking and lying. I had given up hope. I took him to the Gp and asked for medication to stop him f... | 10 | November 10, 2016 | 51 |
3,284 | Nitrofurantoin | urinary tract infection | "Have been on this for 48 hours, have nausea, diarrohea, headache, loss of appetite and feel generally unwell. I still have the original symptoms. The weekend is here, so will stick it out until Monday before ringing GP. Thanks for everyones comments." | 2 | April 29, 2016 | 5 |
147,896 | Norethindrone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "hated every moment of it!! Went to dr because of continuous abnormal bleeding from june 10 - august 8th , the prescribed me the norethindrone i started it that day and have been bleeding non stop for the past three weeks with severe cramping and abdominal pain. Blood clots the size of my hand and lower back pain , the... | 1 | August 23, 2016 | 12 |
65,018 | Sertraline | depression | "IT'S MY SAVIOR, I was in severe anxiety and depression for the last 6 months, it felt like there was no hope anymore, started taking Zoloft, and today is my 4th week. It's not that I don't feel depressed anymore, I FEEL HAPPY, enjoying every moment of life, I go to work full of motivation now, I feel like nothing can ... | 10 | January 25, 2015 | 237 |
204,493 | BuSpar | anxiety | "This medicine has worked wonders for me... took a month to work but well worth the wait." | 9 | December 14, 2013 | 139 |
87,604 | Naproxen | muscle pain | "I was prescribed 500mg 4 times a day..I feel no pain and able to work" | 10 | August 22, 2014 | 14 |
60,358 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I thought the NuvaRing was great that is, until I started noticing that NuvaRing likes to slip down to the vaginal opening and irritates my urethral opening. This happens constantly. I have also noticed that I am extremely bloated. I have tried everything to make the bloatedness go away. Doctor said it was water gain,... | 5 | January 17, 2011 | 2 |
204,394 | BuSpar | anxiety | "BEST medication I've ever taken for anxiety. I was skeptical to take it because of some negative reviews, but I figured, what the heck, what have I got to lose??
I plan on staying on buspar for a long long time. It's allowed me to be more outgoing and get involved more in social situations. Have a positive attitud... | 10 | February 18, 2016 | 146 |
135,511 | Tamiflu | influenza | "Symptoms started Monday. Confirmed flu test and started Tamiflu Wednesday. I just took my thitd dose and my fever has gone down from 103 wednesday to 99 thursday. I agree with the really vivid wild dreams and sleeping 3 hours at a time. Also my taste and smell are almost completely gone. I am not sure if all of that i... | 8 | January 15, 2015 | 1 |
171,763 | Loratadine | allergic rhinitis | "I have tried it more than once. It was as if I took nothing. No help from taking it." | 1 | April 11, 2009 | 29 |
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