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Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"I've used this product maybe twice before today and those times were fantastic. Easy insertion with a great result. This time I have been feeling a ridiculous itching and burning sensation inside, and it is so unpleasant. I literally laid on my tub floor trying to ease the sensation which only helped for a bit and now...
5
December 11, 2017
0
91,192
Botox
overactive bladde
"40 year old female with history of suffering with overactive bladder both urgency and frequency since 2009. I was having 2-3 leaks a day and at one point had to start wearing adult diapers.I tried all the conservative treatments-therapy, every prescription medication, and interstim in 2013. All of these methods failed...
8
July 20, 2015
97
79,516
Plan B One-Step
emergency contraception
"I had unprotected sex right on the day of ovulation. I mean dead smack on when I was fertile. I took the pill 2 hours later and had NO SYMPTOMS whatsoever. I had to wait a whole 2 weeks for my period to come and I was afraid the pill wasn't going to work since I was really fertile. But 2 weeks later, on the EXACT day ...
10
February 27, 2014
119
107,986
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
birth control
"I've been looking for a decent birth control for years now -- and, honestly, I still am. I've tried the pill, injections, the ring, and even tried 3 times to implant an IUD. My top two worst experiences were with the IUD and the patch. I've been on the patch for two months now...and the symptoms are horrible. My h...
4
July 26, 2016
9
83,091
Paxil
major depressive disorde
"I've been on Paxil for about the past four years. It helps stabilize my depression, which I've had for many years. It doesn't make me happy, but at least I can function and feel like a normal person. It is one of two medications that have helped me at all (the other being Celexa, but that one made me gain extreme w...
8
April 25, 2014
24
7,704
Xanax
panic disorde
"I have a panic disorder and have been taking Xanax for over 20 yrs now. Never had to increase my dose and finally can live a normal life. The doctor had tried all different medications and this is the only one that worked."
10
October 29, 2014
130
58,321
Conjugated estrogens
postmenopausal symptoms
"After my hysterectomy, I took Premarin , in fact for 7 years I took it for hot flashes, but my Doctor changed my medication to Cenestin : I was weary at first because I suffered miserably with extreme hot flashes, soaking sweats, sleeplessness: But Cenestin started working within 2 days after I started on it. I had ...
10
February 4, 2011
10
33,658
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20
polycystic ovary syndrome
"I have been on this pill for 9 months. I was put on it to stop the growth of ovarian cysts. I take no other medicines. I eat well and exercise regularly. Only in the past 3 months have I experienced headaches, a bit more moodiness and SUPER TENDER breasts, which have grown a cup size so I don't really mind. I could do...
5
July 20, 2010
16
59,931
NuvaRing
birth control
"Nuvaring was very effective and easy to use especially during college. My clinician helped me choose it after disliking the Depo because it took away my period. My favorite thing about it was that I knew when my period was coming and I could skip my period if I needed too. The only real side effect I thought I saw wa...
9
July 5, 2014
17
84,189
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
endometriosis
"Changed my life. The first month was a bit rough, not gonna lie, but that's normal with birth control from what I've heard (this is my first time taking it). Now, the nausea and headaches have almost completely subsided, and my once debilitating periods are manageable. I used to have 5-7 days of bleeding, with 2-3 day...
10
March 24, 2017
3
162,940
Rapaflo
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"I get better results with Rapaflo than Flomax. I have no ejaculate, which feels weird, but OK. It's dropped my BP about 10-15 pts, I'm a bit calmer, and its helped with some mild erectile dysfunction. So, it's a winner."
8
June 9, 2012
54
68,239
Plan B
emergency contraception
"Me and my girlfriend had a condom mishap. We started to freak out but bought the pill 3 hours later. Waited for 2 weeks and her period was 1 day early. This pill works and is effective. Thankful for it."
9
April 6, 2015
19
112,352
Gabapentin
pain
"I spent almost three years dealing with unbearable tingling and burning around my shoulder blade until I just couldn't take it anymore. My GP prescribed me Gabapentin in the hopes that it would put a stop to it, and it did. It took less than a week for me to feel total relief. I'm not saying it's a wonder drug that wi...
10
December 1, 2016
59
78,847
OnabotulinumtoxinA
migraine prevention
"Have had intractable migraines for 38 yrs-just had 31 injections for migraine a month ago. Within 3 days I began having muscle spasms in neck/shoulders 24/7. Went back to neurologist and he gave me Lidoderm Patches (12 hrs on 12 hrs off). They help somewhat but the adhesive breaks out my skin. I chose to wear them...
3
September 29, 2011
87
172,378
Clonazepam
burning mouth syndrome
"After suffering with burning mouth syndrome for over a year, my doctor said that he had had good luck with one other patient using orally disintegrating clonazepam. I quickly got his Rx for it. It dissolves easily on my tongue (no bad taste) and I take it twice a day, 12 hours apart. After about 10 days I can say than...
10
December 2, 2016
18
173,562
Vitamin B2
migraine prevention
"Made me EXTREMELY agitated, anxious, wired, restless, can't sit still, cannot focus, get very distracted, bouncing off the walls, I can’t deal with it. Terrible diarrhea. Gave up after 6 weeks of 400mg/day- had no effect on headaches at all."
1
March 6, 2017
5
178,394
Duloxetine
depression
"Cymbalta is by far the best antidepressant on the market. I have lost weight, eat better, feel better and have my family and my life back. Thanks Cymbalta."
10
March 18, 2009
254
81,247
Yaz
menstrual disorders
"Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience with Yaz. I am 20 years old, and have been suffering from Endometriosis for about 7 years. Yaz was the first medication that was used to treat my condition (for 2 years), and it actually increased my pain. The goal of the medication was to stop getting my periods complet...
1
September 24, 2016
1
84,221
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I got on this med due to breakthrough bleeding and periods on my last med(ortho-try-cylen) . So far I've had no issues with bleeding. But I've been nauseous every time I take it with a headache almost daily, more depressed and anxious, I feel angry a lot of the time, and my sex drive is almost completely gone. I get s...
4
February 24, 2017
4
158,767
Methylphenidate
narcolepsy
"I didn't give this a 10 simply because I don't feel it last as long as it should. However, during the time I do take it, it's great. Wide awake without being jittery. Good stuff."
9
November 12, 2008
39
146,642
Tamsulosin
urinary tract stones
"I was on this for 3 days. I annoy sure if it helped the stone or not, but I felt completely out of it. I drove the first day to an appointment and was terrified, felt worse than drinking a ton of alcohol. Luckily made it, but then caught myself staggering around and not being able to focus or even form complete ...
4
March 14, 2015
31
86,475
Invokana
diabetes, type 2
"I started taking this medication 5 weeks ago, with average blood sugar control. My first experience after a couple of dosages I passed out. For the past 4 weeks I have had system wide lymph node swelling, fever, skin sensitivity. I have had several cancer tests. I am going off of this HORRIBLE medicine. I have res...
1
March 15, 2017
9
137,794
Enbrel
rheumatoid arthritis
"I have had RA for 50 years (since 16 years old), and have been on gold injections, plaquenil, methotrexate, and now Enbrel with methotrexate. I have had multiple joint deformities, nodules and joint replacements. Each med helped at first, but then failed, except for Enbrel. Thank God for Enbrel! I have been on it ...
10
March 29, 2014
164
81,137
Hypercare
hyperhidrosis
"HELLO FELLOW SWEATERS! I was the worst sweater ever. Everyday, regardless of what I was wearing, I had huge armpit stains and I mean huge. Like a good 5 inches in diameter. And it didn't matter what material I was wearing or what color, it was noticeable! I would also sweat through huge hooded sweatshirts. I have no i...
10
April 28, 2010
12
129,486
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"I am 16 years old and had unprotected sex with my boyfriend about a week ago. It was not planned and it just went too far too fast. I took the morning after pill about 2 hours after and experienced an upset stomach a few hours after taking it, resulting in vomiting. I freaked out thinking that the pill was not absorbe...
10
August 1, 2015
3
189,863
Jardiance
diabetes, type 2
"Been on Jardiance 10mg 3 months and have lost 20 lbs without changing my diet significantly. First time under 200 lbs in 30 years! My BP is lower and my knees don't ache and have not had any back pain . However, my HgA1C has increased from 8.5 to 10.2 and BG's have increased to between 10 - 15 (Canadian readings!) I ...
7
December 24, 2016
24
160,914
Risperidone
schizophrenia
"Risperdal has made my life manageable again. I suffer from PTSD and schizophrenia primarily with thought disorder (although I have hallucinated and heard voices). I used to scream in my sleep and thought everyone was trying to kill me. When I started risperdal the terrifying thoughts stopped and my behavior returned t...
8
August 16, 2017
7
190,253
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
birth control
"My gyno reccommended this, and this was my first time taking BC pills. I got my period twice in the first month I tried it. My cramps were still pretty severe and I kept getting like brown liquid after my period would finish. After two months, I'm going to switch to another brand because of the pain with my cramps, th...
5
November 23, 2015
1
150,066
Acthar
multiple sclerosis
"I am allergic to steroids and we used this once in my first flare up after a year of relapse. The initial results were great, but the episode returned in less than two weeks after the treatment ended. Worse side effect was a huge increase in blood sugar. The cost of the medication is outrageous even with great insu...
3
May 25, 2013
6
46,888
Xenical
obesity
"I have taken these tablets before and they really helped me on my path to weight loss. The doctor gave me 3 months supply I lost a stone and a half then proceeded to lose a further 2 stone myself over the following 2 years slow but taught me portion and fat control and that was with barely any exercising apart from th...
10
October 8, 2015
49
157,226
Memantine
migraine
"I have been taking Namenda for almost a year for migraines and it has worked beautifully. When my pharmacy ran out, I said OK for the generic memantine made by Sunpharma. Big mistake. My headaches returned. Coincidence? I think not. I was able to get the insurance to approve a refill with brand-name Namenda and will r...
10
April 12, 2016
14
188,250
ParaGard
birth control
"I had the paraguard for 1 year and 10 days it was still fully in place and I was pregnant."
4
September 11, 2017
5
85,795
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I've been on Sprintec for about 2 months, I recently noticed weight gain and really bad mood swings. I cry for no reason, so I decided to check online, turns out a lot of people taking Sprintec had similar problems, which is a relief because I thought I had depression for a bit. But my breast got bigger, that's good I...
6
September 11, 2013
23
104,487
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"This was the first pill I tried. My periods were always regular and I had very mild teenage acne beforehand, but after taking this for 3 months I had the most AWFUL cystic acne on my chin and forehead. I swapped to another and it disappeared. A friend of mine had the exact same experience."
1
November 9, 2011
15
136,834
Sodium hyaluronate
osteoarthritis
"I am 71 years old and both knees are bone on bone. Total knee replacements are not an option for me. I was getting Cortisone shots every few months and they were helpful. The doctor advised me Euflexxa may help me and I was given my 1st shot in the office but with every shot I felt worse, I advised the doctor that the...
1
November 7, 2013
68
210,257
Linzess
irritable bowel syndrome
"I have IBS-C, milder than some people, but still not pleasant. I took this before lunch, and after an hour and a half, I had diarrhea that kept me in the bathroom for about an hour. I had no anxiety with it, but it was not pleasant not knowing how long it would last. My IBS-C pain was gone, anxiety was gone, but I...
1
October 16, 2015
17
191,938
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
acne
"Well, I've been battling acne since I was 18- I'm 24 now. This has been one horrible, embarrassing and freakin' expensive ride. I've done everything from top of the line facials to the whole raw vegan thing. Nope, still cursed. This has led to severe depression and self esteem issues. I tried orthotricylcen-lo and it ...
8
May 2, 2017
7
229,762
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"I started Latuda after being on risperidone for a couple of months. Latuda has gotten better and better. Much less anxiety, more focused, less drowsy. I exercise a lot now too which I think helps a lot though. The only thing is it makes me a little nauseated right after I take it which is before bedtime."
9
May 21, 2012
40
173,088
Clonazepam
panic disorde
"Zoloft was not working. new doctor put me on this and now for the first time in 5 years I can go on long drives."
9
December 25, 2010
7
74,981
Nitrofurantoin
urinary tract infection
"I have had regular urinary tract infections in the past but had a few years without them. I then started feeling the onset on Friday morning and by Friday evening it was full blown. I went to the doctor and was prescribed Nitrofurantoin. To start with I didn't notice the symptoms as they merged with the pain from the ...
1
September 12, 2012
26
88,396
Adderall
adhd
"This medicine is amazing. I used to ALWAYS be the last one to turn in tests in High School. Now I take one in the morning and in about an hour feel like I am my true self. With it I can process information clearly, easily, and very efficiently. Now I have no problems with writing essays, answering in-depth questions, ...
10
August 17, 2011
10
116,482
Heather
birth control
"My doctor suggested I go on this so that I could help dissolve my ovarian cysts, help my excruciating periods and of course for pregnancy prevention. Other pills had horrible side effects with my mood, and made me feel worse than ever, but since I've been on Heather (about 6 weeks) I feel great.. no bad moods, my skin...
9
April 4, 2013
23
191,833
Lisdexamfetamine
adhd
"I'm 29 years old and was diagnosed with ADD when I was about 11 years old. Since that time I've been on and off a variety of medications from Ritalin, Adderall, and most recently Vyvanse which I've been on for a year and am currently taking 70mg a day. It helps with my alertness and attentiveness, but I have some of t...
6
November 9, 2009
17
118,093
Apixaban
prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation
"I am 84. After two atrial fibrillation incidents that were two years apart, my Dr. prescribed Eliquix; one 5mg pill once a day. After ingesting the first pill at 8:00 am, by 11:00 am I was dizzy and just felt lousy. I emailed my doctor, suggesting that I take only half a pill a day. She agreed. After two weeks of fee...
1
May 5, 2015
77
63,338
Epiduo
acne
"Been using this for 2 weeks and my skin is clear for the first time in years! After reading all of the skin irritation horror stories, I decided do cleanse, moisturise, and then use a tiny amount of the cream after the moisturiser sank in so it wasn't quite as harsh. I haven't had any redness and my skin is so smooth ...
10
November 25, 2016
12
213,051
Tizanidine
muscle spasm
"Zanaflex (Tizandine Hydrochloride) has been a very effective medication for fibromyalgia related muscle pain. I take a 1 to 2 mg dose twice daily and it relieves leg and neck muscle spasms."
8
November 1, 2008
17
151,520
Chantix
smoking cessation
"I was a smoker for 45 years, one or more packs per day, and have tried to quit numerous times. Nothing worked, not the patch, cold turkey, gum or lozenges. With Chantix, it has been a miracle to be able to quit smoking and not even miss it. I am currently on Day 24 of Chantix and have been totally quit smoking for...
10
November 30, 2015
28
114,112
Amlodipine
high blood pressure
"My wise and cautious doctor tried 4 different blood pressure medicines in past 2 yrs. Finally amlodopine worked, it brings my blood pressure down quickly. I decided to write this review because I read others that said their BP went down but did not stay down. My doc fixed that by giving me 2 doses a day. I take one ...
9
July 4, 2014
127
14,193
Patanase
allergic rhinitis
"It changed my life."
9
September 26, 2009
14
18,813
Solifenacin
overactive bladde
"I've been on this medication for one week (10mg) and have found it to work quite well. I'm not running to the bathroom constantly and I am able to hold my urine until I can get there when I do have to go. I am experiencing dry mouth, which I hope will go away, and I have been a little drowsy but neither of these side ...
9
August 19, 2017
8
215,510
Copper
birth control
"I had the IUD in place for 5 1/2 years and loved it. Then I fell pregnant and everything went down hill. I bled lightly for a week after removal. Then I ended up in the er, diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. They say it was ectopic because I had the IUD in when I got pregnant. I will never trust an IUD again."
3
August 26, 2017
0
159,347
Januvia
diabetes, type 2
"On 100 mg daily for almost 2 yrs and could hardly walk, lay or sit anymore. EXTREME joint pain, increasing monthly. Sent to arthritis doctor and ortho with no relief, only more pills. I researched online and found others with same problem. Took myself off Januvia and joint pain is GONE! I can walk again!"
1
April 9, 2012
157
222,547
Kyleena
birth control
"I had the Kyleena for two months before I had it removed. Every body reacts differently to different forms of birth control, and this one is not for me. My body is very sensitive to hormones, including to those in IUD's which are less systemic than in oral contraceptives. What I liked about the Kyleena: insertion only...
5
April 7, 2017
8
114,301
Nicotine
smoking cessation
"I will say this about the patch. It work for me. We're there side effects? yes. A small bit of bruising and a small rash.I was willing to put up with those side effects because I did not have one craving for a cigarette. I was very happy with the program and have remained smoke free for three years boxing day passed."
10
February 24, 2017
14
30,309
Klonopin
anxiety
"I was crying all the time and sad a lot."
1
March 6, 2012
7
1,293
Sumatriptan
migraine
"So far this medications does help but it makes me very sleepy. Generally when I get a bad migraine its debilitating. I usually leave work and in bed for the rest of the day. So far I've taken this medication twice and it helps rid the migraine and/or lessens it to a dull headache, then I need to rest, stay hydrated, n...
7
October 12, 2015
4
145,562
Qsymia
weight loss
"It worked great! But very disappoint that I can't afford $135.00 for a 30 day supply. My insurance doesn't cover it so until then I will hope the price comes down."
8
July 28, 2016
18
227,103
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I opted for Nexplanon after giving birth to my now 9 month old daughter. The first 7 months, I bled continually. This month I haven't had one at all. I have not gained weight in fact I am losing weight, and no problems with acne. Only complaint was constant bleeding at first and my arm was real tender for a few wks i...
8
June 1, 2014
4
150,855
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
bacterial skin infection
"Awful nausea and headaches that last all day! I'd rather have those side effects then suffer from MRSA but it has still been rough to deal with as I'm trying to go back to work."
4
September 7, 2011
45
18,120
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
birth control
"I've been on the Nuvaring ever since I had my baby girl who is 3 yrs now! I absolutely LOVE IT. I have nothing bad to say about it. I can't feel it during sex and neither does my husband. I would recommend this to anyone!"
10
July 5, 2011
0
136,557
S-adenosylmethionine
depression
"I have been depressed for almost 3 years. I feel myself fine only a couple hours a week and it feels good, so I have been making my research on fighting the disease without antidepressants, so I work out, eat right, only eat fresh nonprocessed food. I made me feel less pain, and it so delightful, but I still can not b...
9
February 7, 2013
6
131,922
Effexor XR
anxiety
"I am 18 years old and started Effexor 3 months ago for anxiety. It has given me my life back, I used to have a hard time even leaving the house, now I enjoy life. I haven't been this happy in a long time. I don't think I would ever quit taking it. The first week I had the shakes, felt nausea, had headaches and had no ...
10
May 29, 2012
118
23,576
Methadone
pain
"I have been on everything in the last 4 years for feet problems. I was up to being able to chew up 2 x 80mg of oxy at 1 time with little pain relief so I got the doctor to switch me to methadone and it works well. Still have some break through pain but can deal with it."
8
November 12, 2008
15
151,503
Chantix
smoking cessation
"I've been smoking now for 35 years and enjoyed smoking. It gave me time to get away from the job during the day and take a breather lol. But recently had bronchitis and a chest x ray found I have emphysema. Lungs still sound good and my oxygen sat. are still high. My Doc. said in time they won't be so he got me st...
2
January 6, 2016
33
169,665
Amitriptyline
interstitial cystitis
"I take 30mg at bedtime, and after only 3 days, I was able to sleep through the night (without having to pee). I couldn't be happier with the results. 80% improvement in my Interstitial Cystitis. "
10
July 23, 2011
53
229,567
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"I started Latuda about 4 months ago withgradually increases in dosage. This medication has been a wonderful. I have PTSD and bipolar anxiety/depression. I've taken all the usual Meds depikote, Zoloft and many others with weight gain and other side effects more than I can mention. When it comes to latuda though I have ...
10
February 25, 2015
44
101,931
Silenor
insomnia
"I have had severe insomnia for about 3 years. My physician gave me 2 sample packs of 6mg Silenor. I cut them in half to take 3mg as needed. They worked wonderfully and I finally got several good nights of sleep without the groggy feeling in the morning. After the samples were gone, I got my Rx filled and found out my...
1
November 15, 2016
23
123,252
Apri
birth control
"I was on it for 2 years and it's cleared my skin and kept my periods insanely regular (I could tell you down to a 6 hours time frame when my period was coming). However, it left me fatigued and unmotivated. My school work suffered due to that. I may even say I had very mild depression while taking this. Not the pill f...
3
December 27, 2016
1
185,650
Saxenda
obesity
"I have been on Saxenda since September 26, 2016, today is October 25, 2016 and I just started 3.mg I have lost 20 lbs. I, too, have experienced nausea and headaches after each time I changed the dosage. It takes about two days to calm down. So far so good and hopefully I continue this progress. I started out at 359...
10
October 25, 2016
51
34,925
Minocycline
acne
"I recently got horrible cystic acne on my back out of nowhere so I went to a dermatologist and was prescribed Solodyn along with Evoclin Foam cleansing cloths. After about 2 weeks of taking Solodyn I experienced extreme stomach pain and frequent trips to the bathroom. I lost about 8 lbs. After a couple more weeks the ...
6
January 26, 2010
25
42,186
Dexilant
gerd
"The best PPI I have used and I have tried them all. I was always needing to take the other once daily PPIs twice a day but not this one! My insurance refused to pay for the Nexuim I was on so I was required to switch...I am so glad that happened! Only costs $22 a month with my insurance and the company coupon."
10
May 3, 2015
20
11,073
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium
birth control
"If you're browsing this wondering whether or not to try it, just give it a chance for 2 months. Everyone is so different, you'll never guess your own reaction browsing others experiences. But if you're curious- here's mine. It was recommended to me for a hormonal imbalance/acne when I was 18. I'm 25 now and still taki...
9
November 24, 2017
0
5,166
Orsythia
birth control
"Was only on it for 4 months to regulate my period. Started out okay and period were light and on schedule. The last 2 months I was on it I had my period for two weeks!! Also made me very depressed, I gained weight, craved food 24/7, and retained water and felt bloated all the time."
3
July 18, 2015
7
213,161
Nuvigil
adhd
"I GOT A 30 DAY SUPPLY OF 150 MG FOR FREE!!! It would have been $500 as I have no insurance. But my doc gave me a Nuvigil Savings Card!! Plus I get refills for $5! Can't believe my luck! So, please ask your doc for a card or coupon. It's good for both insured and uninsured. This promotion expires at the end of the ye...
10
October 30, 2014
46
180,296
Diclofenac
pain
"I have a sprained rotator cuff. I was prescribed Voltaren for Plantar Facilities several months ago. I found no relief from the Voltaren for my feet. When I injured My shoulder, I remembered that had the Voltaren so I figured it couldn't hurt to try it. WOW!! AMAZING!! Nothing I have tried orally can even come clos...
10
July 8, 2016
43
162,008
Ciprofloxacin
prostatitis
"30 year old male healthy no problems. Diagnosed a few weeks ago with a prostate infection and the doctor prescribed 10 day course of Cipro. I had noticeable improvement of symptoms in just a few hours. Cipro is an extremely potent antibiotic but you're about to find out the reason I only gave this med a 5. Cipro i...
5
February 16, 2017
7
195,649
Aviane
birth control
"I've been taking this pill for almost 3 weeks now. So far I've had nothing but bad things. Sore breasts, headaches, bad acne, now I'm on my period but the thing is I'm on day 5, I usually only bleed for 4 days. Usually three light days then one heavy. I've been through two heavy days, I feel like I"m going to bleed to...
4
October 11, 2011
1
203,597
Zyban
smoking cessation
"I smoked for 35 years. Pack a day. I never though I could quit. I joined a smoking cessation workshop run by a doctor and social work from the HMO I belong to. They offered an 8-week workshop and 6-month prescription of Zyban at 20% the over-the-counter cost for the drug. The first week of taking Zyban was acc...
10
March 7, 2017
50
190,741
Zetia
high cholesterol
"So far no muscle pain with this medication. Very expensive over $100 for 1 month supply, and no generic."
6
July 14, 2010
77
49,656
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"Worse birth control that I have ever been on. I am 30 and started taking Orsythia to help with pain before and during my period. Shortly after starting, my face started to break out all over and then two weeks later I went to the ER for chest pain. Xrays and an EKG say that I'm fine and the doc said that it could be ...
1
July 22, 2015
4
46,279
Modafinil
narcolepsy
"I took Modafinil for a week and a half for narcolepsy and couldn't continue. I was wide awake for 2 days but practically manic. By the third was a waking zombie. My brain fog was significantly worse and my fatigue increased to the point of hardly being able to get out of bed. It became progressively worse each day...
1
April 25, 2016
10
75,187
Mirapex
restless legs syndrome
"I did not develop RLS until my early 70's. Began with 0.5mg Mirapex once daily, went to twice daily,(same dosage) then finally to 1mg twice daily, been on it for a year now and is working fine. Tell ya what though DON'T let your script run out and have to wait. You won't like it! It's like going off something "cold t...
9
October 31, 2010
52
92,547
Ondansetron
nausea/vomiting
"I have a horrible stomach virus and I am 8 weeks pregnant. I wasn't able to keep any fluids down for over 12 hours. I was given IV fluid, and 2 doses of zofran (same thing) and the nausea went away withing 10-15 mins! The doctor prescribed me the tablets that dissolve and within the same amount of time my nausea goes ...
10
December 22, 2016
9
127,467
Feldene
rheumatoid arthritis
"I had every neurological side effect possible leading to a trip to the ER. I took it for ten days. It took at least two weeks to get completely out of my system and I was back to a normal self. For pain it worked great."
6
October 8, 2009
7
130,472
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I'm 24 yrs old. I got the Mirena after giving birth to my daughter who is now almost 3 yrs old. My husband and I used to have a great sex life but it all ended after getting this birth control. Mirena is very effective preventing pregnancies however this is the side effect that I've experienced."
3
December 17, 2012
12
199,399
Depo-Provera
birth control
"Have had the shot three times now after switching from the pill to the depo due to cysts and this was supposed to help stop them. I've had no pregenancy scares but severe bleeding for four months now and black blood, weight gain like crazy and breast pain everyday, it works well for birth control but the side effects ...
5
May 25, 2015
5
138,247
Orthovisc
osteoarthritis
"I am 58 and have some osteoarthritis in my right knee. I have had 3 shots now and I am not feeling it. Still hard to walk / painful. I will be receiving 1 more shot and hoping and hoping it kicks in???"
3
June 27, 2017
7
58,827
Pradaxa
prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation
"I was diagnosed with a blood clotting disorder 10 years ago after a blood clot took 3 ft of my small intestine. I've been on Coumadin ever since until about a month ago when my doctor suggested Pradaxa. Overall it's been a good change, decreased bruising and no blood tests, and increased amount of greens in my diet. T...
8
October 27, 2011
18
166,363
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"My boyfriend and I were having sex and the condom broke. I freaked out as soon as it happened! It was about 3:10 pm and I took plan b around 4:30. I didn't really feel any side effects until the next day when I had a headache, super tired and extremely moody. The moodiness might've been because I was due for my period...
10
November 26, 2016
9
164,494
Diclofenac
migraine
"This drug works so fast, I had my migraine gone in 15 minutes. It's fabulous!"
10
October 30, 2013
37
14,687
Tecfidera
multiple sclerosis
"The only thing I am worried about is Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). I hope it will never come to me. "
7
March 27, 2017
7
101,704
Methocarbamol
muscle spasm
"Been taking this medicine for almost a year. It has been a blessing to have. Helps would cramps and other things too. Doesn't hurt my stomach."
10
December 20, 2015
24
187,422
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack
vaginal yeast infection
"I used this for only 1 night and I was in agony and felt like I was in fire. I can’t believe something like this to treat yeast infections is so horrible. It just did not feel right. After some research I changed to canesten- which has a different active ingredient. I will never use Monistat again."
1
November 20, 2017
0
231,951
Trazodone
anxiety
"I have been taking Trazodone for about 2 weeks for anxiety and sleeping problems. After about 2 nights of taking it, I started getting good results and have been sleeping great and anxiety improved. Only setback is the next day after a good nights sleep, I am very tired, sleepy and at times have a weak feeling through...
7
July 20, 2011
59
225,055
Bupropion
smoking cessation
"I am a solid pack a day smoker, if not more on some days. I am currently in the 3rd week of taking wellbutrin. The first week I took one pill/day (150). This did nothing but make me tired, no desire to quit smoking, because I love to smoke. The second week I went up to 300, still tired, no desire to quit. It was a few...
9
May 5, 2016
26
150,429
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
urinary tract infection
"I was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI. Everything was going well on day 1-2, on day 3, mid day, I began with chest tightness, noticed difference in my breathing. Felt as though the end of my lungs/rib area was extremely sore. It sent me to the ER as I was uncertain what could be causing it. CT scans, tests, and 3,000 out...
6
February 7, 2017
13
16,055
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I just finished my first pack and didn't have a pleasant experience on this pill. My period typically comes around every 3 months and lasts for about 5 days, but I bled the entire time I was on this medication. I also never typically have cramps, but boy did I have cramps. I also didn't have a problem with acne until ...
6
June 5, 2016
4
218,699
Opana ER
pain
"I have tried many different medications for my back, I have deteriorating arthritis in my lower back along with curvature of the spine. I am currently on Opana ER 10 mg twice a day, and Norco 4 times a day for break through pain. When I get up in the morning I can hardly move, I take the Opana and within half an hour ...
8
April 21, 2013
81
84,722
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I'm so relieved I read all of these reviews. For the past few months after my pharmacy switched me to Tri-Previfem, I have been so depressed and anxious, crying at random times whether I'm at work or home. I nearly destroyed my relationship and I've had absolutely no desire to do anything I used to love. I'm getting o...
1
May 24, 2016
10
100,029
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I was switched from Azurette to Viorele by my pharmacy. Took Viorele for almost 3 months because I got 3 packs at a time. It gave me frequent headaches that I didn't experience on the azurette even though they are supposed to be the same. The biggest issue is I thought I had a UTI because it made me have to pee ALL th...
5
December 6, 2017
0