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97,486 | Voltaren Gel | pain | "Used to treat severe back pain with spasms. Gave me good pain relief but didn't help quiet spasms. Very pleased to find a pain reliever other than narcotics that helped reduce my lower back, neck, and leg pain." | 9 | June 19, 2014 | 89 |
212,384 | Lamotrigine | seizure prevention | "LOVE IT! I take 600mg a day. I don't think it causes the comprehension problems like Keppra, hard to tell though as taking both medicines at same time. If my medication has to be increased this will be the one. I can't increase Keppra anymore. " | 9 | August 19, 2009 | 33 |
31,985 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I have had a bad yeast infection for a few days, and my mom recommended this. Inserted the one day or night treatment and was hit but 100x more pain and itchiness than before! I was crying and had to dig it out. Going to have to try a different one." | 1 | June 6, 2015 | 13 |
17,397 | Dyanavel XR | adhd | "Dyanavel was a great for my son, much better than the Vyvance and it lasted the whole day. Best part free for two months than $20 dollars there after!" | 10 | September 3, 2016 | 13 |
6,540 | Allerx Dose Pack DF | rhinitis | "Suffered with sinus problems all my life. This medication worked almost immediately. " | 10 | June 30, 2011 | 3 |
65,761 | Propranolol | anxiety | "Hi all,
I've suffered with anxiety all my life due to a turbulent childhood. In recent years I have gradually become a lot worse, to the point the I was self harming and I overdosed on prozac when I was nineteen.
I'm in my late thirties now and it's reared it's ugly head again, it took over me and my life a... | 9 | June 28, 2016 | 42 |
5,613 | Aldactone | edema | "No side effects and a lot easier to my metabolism than Lasix" | 9 | February 2, 2014 | 37 |
154,040 | Motrin | headache | "I've been suffering from headaches/migraines due to stress, menstrual cramps and dry sinuses for 5 years now and I have to say Motrin is very amazing with results. I would usually take 2 to 3 pills with food and about an hour or 2 it takes the pain away. No side effects!" | 10 | January 17, 2013 | 9 |
120,863 | Venlafaxine | depression | "Overall, I had a positive experience with venlafaxine, but users need to be aware of how difficult it can be to quit. I was on 150mg for about 18 months - not very long - and when I wanted to come off of it, it was a very difficult experience. I still am weaning myself off grain by grain, because cold turkey is simply... | 8 | September 15, 2017 | 5 |
84,769 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I have been on birth control for over 3 years. I too was on Sprintec until they changed it to Tri-Previfem - didn't notice any changes with my body between the two. The first month I started taking the pill was crazy, my emotions were uncontrollable (it was scary) and my skin was breaking out. I don't like Tri-prev... | 3 | April 30, 2016 | 0 |
53,537 | Alesse | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I just started this birth control to help my heavy flow and period cramps and when I began my pack, I was happy with the results because I had less acne and I never felt achy or crampy. As soon as I started the sugar pills, I got my period and my cramps continued to be as bad as they were before. Although my flow wasn... | 4 | September 12, 2017 | 0 |
77,547 | Cephalexin | skin or soft tissue infection | "my Doctor as soon as I start to see the onset of one of these cyst and he goes ahead and prescribes me Cephalexin 500mg capsules. And they don't even form into what looks like a little bug bite. And again it's gone in under two days. Cause I'm not sure I could deal with another Mount St. Helena cyst like before. It di... | 10 | July 12, 2016 | 26 |
186,949 | Deltasone | sinusitis | "It it one of the only things that opens up the sinuses to allow it to drain well, so the infection can heal otherwise the infection never clears out and you can get a clogged up sinus canal." | 10 | February 4, 2012 | 120 |
26,435 | Sprintec | birth control | "My periods come about three placebo pills in every month. I have absolutely no cramps (although I did when I stopped taking it for a little while). I had a little weight gain but that could also be attributed to campus food. The only serious issue is that my libido has seriously plummeted." | 10 | July 1, 2014 | 4 |
41,842 | Clonidine | hypertensive emergency | "Unexpectedly my bp was 202/120 when I showed up for my annual visit.
Brought it down ro 178/100 quickly. Given a prescription for Valsartan and was back to 110 over 70 in a few hours." | 10 | August 22, 2015 | 10 |
46,282 | Modafinil | obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome | "My first experience with modafinil wasn't as all said it to be. I have sleep apnea and have studied this drug for a long time. I decided to ask my doctor if I could try it. I was given the generic brand in Canada because it's fully covered for status Indians.I was given apo-modafinil and not very satisfied with the ef... | 8 | April 20, 2016 | 7 |
28,796 | Lexapro | generalized anxiety disorde | "I have been taking Lexapro for about 5 years now after 2 fairly major "breakdowns". It has been an absolute Godsend for me. At one point the doctor thought I could come off it but I fairly quickly found my feelings dropping again and went back on it. Now I take 5mg a day and I am fine." | 10 | November 30, 2009 | 41 |
59,236 | Lansoprazole | stomach ulce | "When I take this medicine it makes my stomach feel worse. I don't know if it's just me or the medicine." | 3 | April 7, 2009 | 19 |
157,322 | Amaryl | diabetes, type 2 | "I have had the Amaryl and after 4 month my love life was gone, and another person that I know, he had the same problem. He is still using Amaryl and now even Viagra doesn't work any more." | 1 | December 28, 2012 | 47 |
113,490 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "Do not go to sleep after taking! Take in the morning and cramping will be mild. If you go to sleep, you're body is not going to wake you until you're really hurting. Expect diarrhea for several hours so plan to stay home for the day. Starts working in about 3 hrs if you're awake. One 5mg tab is more than enough!" | 8 | March 17, 2014 | 34 |
9,395 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I LOVE THIS BIRTH CONTROL!!!
Improved my complexion,
No weight gain,
NO SIDE EFFECTS,
No period!
BEST BIRTH CONTROL I'VE EVER USED!" | 10 | October 19, 2016 | 10 |
62,849 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I'm only taking 10 mg of Celexa but it has helped. I still get anxious but I realize it as it begins now and can control the feeling by breathing and taking a walk, which I could not do before. I also take 25 mg of Xanax at night before bed. Celexa works slowly but I have not had one bad side effect. Eventually my go... | 9 | January 19, 2009 | 122 |
218,464 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | otitis media | "Gave me severe diarrhea for a day and a half now. Started the medicine on Friday night and diarrhea started Saturday evening. Doubt I can go to work tomorrow - don't want to quit the medicine until I talk to my doctor tomorrow though." | 1 | February 8, 2009 | 3 |
208,256 | Oseltamivir | influenza | "FACT: tamiflu will make you vomit if your stomach is empty. With having the flu my appetite was none, just water and orange juice, I took the first dose with my empty stomach and I vomited very bad. For the next 9 doses I eat a decent meal just right before taking tamiflu and had no problem. The tamiflu works pretty w... | 9 | May 16, 2016 | 8 |
199,505 | Penicillin v potassium | streptococcal infection | "Just took my 3rd dose of Penicillin VK (I'm on one pill twice a day for 10 days). My fever and headache is gone and my throat pain is no longer a 10, probably a 5 now. But I'm also on prescription ibuprofen she sent with too." | 9 | April 6, 2016 | 4 |
133,420 | Soolantra | rosacea | "I have had rosacea for about three years. My face progressively got redder and bumpy as the years have progressed. I have been so frustrated trying metro gel, and various other topical treatments with no results. I've tried changing my diet as well as not drinking alcohol and avoiding over exerting myself because I wo... | 9 | January 6, 2017 | 46 |
168,954 | Vilazodone | depression | "I have tried so many different antidepressants and I never felt right. After 3 months of taking them I would spiral downward and my dose would need to be adjusted. I have been on Viibryd 40mg for 4 weeks now and I feel great. It has been years since I have felt like my old self again. I opted for this medicine and t... | 10 | October 3, 2012 | 31 |
99,497 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "I will never use this prep again. First dose was taking at 6pm night before the procedure. It took about an hour to start working and it caused projectile vomiting and cramping. 10 hrs later still passing water. I haven't eaten much of anything solid for 5 days, so will not be attempting to keep down the second dose. ... | 2 | September 28, 2017 | 4 |
218,524 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "Took this pill for 3 months now, it was effective for regulating my irregular cycle and did a good job on clearing up any skin acne . However it took me several months to figure out why I was suffering from insomnia . I when taking this pill I had feelings of anxiety and such horrible insomnia I would wake up at night... | 2 | October 7, 2017 | 2 |
106,611 | Implanon | birth control | "I got the implanon in Feb. 2012. I'm going on 3 years using it. I will continue to use it as my BC plan because I'm forgetful with pills and I travel a lot. When I first got it, I wasn't on BC for over 7 months. I decided to get it and it works great. At first I was pretty emotional though for a few months. It calmed ... | 8 | November 18, 2015 | 0 |
126,400 | Naphazoline | nasal congestion | "I started using Privine drops in 1966. I started using the spray when it came out several years later. I am still using the spray to this day. Why? Because it works. It does not irritate my nasal membrane like other brands that I tried. Insight pharm has discontinued manufacture of the spray, that is sad. However the ... | 10 | February 28, 2012 | 32 |
97,841 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I had mine put in on Sept 25. I was just coming off the depo shot and starting to spot. I had the implant put in and afterwards the area was extremely painful for about a week. I am more fair skinned and so they told me I would bruise more. As soon as the lydocain was administered i had already developed a small bruis... | 5 | October 21, 2015 | 1 |
175,309 | Mucinex | ibromyalgia | "I can't take any form of Mucinex, or it's generics, without becoming totally lethargic. I turn into a complete zombie. I'm happy for those of you who find relief with it, but for me, it's a total fail." | 1 | August 2, 2009 | 41 |
46,380 | Modafinil | narcolepsy | "I can't take Provigil daily because it is expensive so I use it on days when I need to accomplish important tasks (shopping, housework, social occasions, etc.).
Having suffered from depression since my teens, and although my standard medicines help, Provigil is the only medicine ever that has made me feel "good". I'm... | 10 | July 19, 2012 | 34 |
23,125 | Apremilast | psoriatic arthritis | "For me Otezla is a wonder drug. My Psoriatic Arthritis has been non existent for 9 months now since I started taking Otezla." | 10 | April 10, 2016 | 18 |
94,649 | Abilify | depression | "On 2 mg. It made me feel empty inside. Like things didn't bring excitement, adrenaline. Everything seemed blank. Had major sweet cravings for the first month or two but it leveled off. The most sweet cravings were at 5 mg a day. Really brought reality into full focus. Got it a pharmacy that use a different supplier th... | 5 | February 29, 2016 | 19 |
217,197 | Clarithromycin | sinusitis | "I am a cigarette smoker. My dosage is one tablet twice a day for 10 day's. I have 2 tablets left. My symptoms included severe post nasal drip and my face felt like I had been in a boxing match and lost. The Dr. said my ears were filled with fluid and my coughing was non stop. Tons of mucus coughed up and nose blowing.... | 7 | November 18, 2017 | 0 |
83,034 | Paxil | anxiety and stress | "I have been on Paxil for 18 years now. Within the last seven years I have developed severe muscle tightness. I go to massage Thearapist and chiropractor every two weeks... This helps sometimes other times I'm still in pain. I'm going to see a rheumatologist next week who thinks it's I might have an immune disorder sin... | 7 | March 17, 2015 | 19 |
38,054 | Adipex-P | weight loss | "Okay, so I'm back. I took this pill from June 2015-November 2015.I went from 301-262... not bad at all! Well, after I stopped taking the pills I gained some back. I went to the doctor yesterday and I was at 278. I was disappointed, but not surprised because I HAVE been eating a lot lately. I was prescribed adipex agai... | 10 | March 13, 2016 | 44 |
111,101 | Verapamil | cluster headaches | "Began episodic cluster headaches 15 years ago at age 49. 5 years later they became chronic. Suffered terribly for a few years until I was prescribed verapamil 80MG tabs with dose up to 240MG 3X/day. I continually self regulate my dosage to the minimum effective dose; increasing (up to the maximum) when clusters try... | 10 | July 29, 2014 | 19 |
176,111 | Desyrel | ibromyalgia | "I take this pill to have a good night sleep. It's been at least 5 years on it and I take 450mg." | 8 | December 10, 2009 | 25 |
220,405 | Amitriptyline | depression | "I was one of those people who thought nothing would work for me - I was too far gone and beyond help. Restless, sleepless nights and all the anxiety and depression were killing me. And then I found Amitriptyline. At last.....Sleep. That's all that mattered to begin with. You simply cannot underestimate the po... | 10 | October 26, 2013 | 141 |
165,094 | Phentermine / topiramate | weight loss | "I've been on it for 11 days so far and I've lost 22lbs. I started out at 301lbs and now I'm 279lbs. That's just with the free starter dose. I completely cut out carbs, sweets and soda. I went for a weigh in today and my doctor almost didn't recognize me. Most people lose an average of 5-7lbs their first 2 weeks but my... | 10 | November 14, 2014 | 94 |
184,084 | Hydroxyzine | anxiety | "Initially, 25 mg 3xd worked pretty well for me, but the effectiveness lessened somewhat after a few weeks. Then the doc changed the prescription to 25mg every 4 hrs as needed. That was ok during a bad couple of weeks, but then I began to notice myself getting irritable, which I think might have been from being so tire... | 7 | March 15, 2017 | 14 |
83,461 | Levocetirizine | allergies | "I have not experienced the side effects like others. It simply does absolutely nothing for my allergy symptoms." | 2 | July 20, 2017 | 7 |
78,668 | OnabotulinumtoxinA | urinary incontinence | "This is my second time having Botox. They gave me 100 first and that didn't help so they doubled the dose to 200. I have gotten a little control during the day but still very incontinent at nights. Still wear Depends and pads. Very disappointed. I feel lots of pain around my private when I have the urge to pee. Also I... | 3 | August 4, 2016 | 1 |
201,061 | Zoloft | depression | "I have been on Zoloft for 7 months now and it has really improved my life. The first few weeks were absolutely BRUTAL. Couldn't focus, super dizzy, nausea, more depressed, etc. However, I stuck with it and after about a month, the depression started to get much better. Of course, I still have my days (who doesn't?) bu... | 8 | April 10, 2017 | 52 |
170,838 | Quetiapine | depression | "I had HORRIBLE hot flashes." | 4 | July 15, 2012 | 30 |
109,307 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I just want to tell everyone with the implant that if your bleeding for more than a week take ibuprofen 3 times a day for 3 days. If it doesn't stop the bleeding then go to the doctor!! Your periods are only suppose to last 1 week if more it needs removed!" | 8 | January 25, 2017 | 11 |
191,416 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "This medication saved my life! Better than any anti-depressant I've ever tried (and I've tried A LOT). Currently on it to help with my ADHD and Manic Depression (Bipolar 2)
Side effects are small and definitely worth it (to me, at least). Dry mouth and decrease in appetite.
I've also lost 40 pounds since ... | 10 | March 2, 2016 | 43 |
195,811 | Levomilnacipran | major depressive disorde | "I have been on every antidepressant made, it seems. This is the best one by far. Everyone noticed a significant difference within less than a week. I was up to 120mg a day due to my extreme anxiety and not able to leave my house. The 120mg had everything under control and I wasn't even having to take my xanax, but my ... | 10 | November 28, 2017 | 1 |
201,593 | Zoloft | depression | "I started using Zoloft on Wednesday the 5th of December 2012. Todays date is the 8th of Dember 2012. 4 days, it has only taken 4 days for me to feel like a new person. I have been on it before, therefore i know what side effects to expect. Everybody is different but i suffered from loss of appetite, headaches, nausea,... | 10 | December 7, 2012 | 174 |
211,508 | Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide | hiv infection | "I thought a long term user review might be helpful. I've been on Genvoya for 3 1/2 years, I was part of one of the Gilead clinical trials. I've experienced no side effects at all, may have something to do with taking antivirals for 10 years. My kidney function has improved and CD4 count has doubled. Keep in mind that... | 10 | April 9, 2017 | 26 |
99,159 | Lutera | birth control | "It's only been a month and its been horrible for me. I've tried another birth control that was also very low dosage and never had any problem or side effects. With Lutera its been so different. I started spotting on the second week of starting the pill and it lasted till it was time to get my period. I've had mood swi... | 5 | April 24, 2012 | 4 |
137,119 | Isotretinoin | acne | "I am 14 and I am beginning year 10. over summer break I decided from years of acne and expensive spot products I wanted to make a change to my confidence by taking accutane I'm only just finishing the 1st month of the drug and I was expecting fast working treatment but don't be disappointed if it doesn't work in the f... | 8 | August 27, 2015 | 8 |
169,305 | Acetazolamide | pseudotumor cerebri | "I had been diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri when I was 10 years old. That was 16 years ago and have been taking DIAMOX on an off for that long. I get very bothersome tingling that doesn't go away, often waking at night with extremely painful tingling in my feet that causes me to have to get up. I get crippling head... | 6 | August 24, 2010 | 33 |
84,860 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I've been taking trinessa for about 8 months now, and I am satisfied. No pimples, my period is lighter, I also use to get the worst cramps and nausea and now no cramps, or anything. I haven't experienced weight gain, my boobs do feel a little bigger though. But so far no complains" | 10 | March 24, 2016 | 4 |
158,878 | Methylphenidate | adhd | "I am 13 years old and was diagnosed when I was in kindergarten. I started taking medicine when I was in 1st grade. I started to use Daytrana when I was in 4th grade. Only my close friends and family knew I had ADHD. I was so embarrassed and was made fun of all the time. I was on 15mg but for the past couple of months ... | 10 | July 2, 2011 | 49 |
102,935 | Aripiprazole | depression | "Helps me for depression. Now I am off Xanax and Xanax XR. " | 9 | May 27, 2011 | 3 |
117,055 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I was given Lamictal after a long period of trial and error with other medicines. Lamictal was wonderful, but much to my dismay I did experience severe side effects. When I went up to 200mgs a day I began to break out with hives from head to toe, eventually hands, feet, and face began to swell. Was finally taken off o... | 8 | July 23, 2009 | 49 |
68,116 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "I had sex with my boyfriend a couple of weeks before I was predicted to start my period. After intercourse, we discovered that the condom had broken. Within an hour after, we went to the store and bought the Plan B pill. It was expensive, over $50 for just one pill. I experienced diarrhea, headaches, some spotting, an... | 9 | October 3, 2015 | 8 |
227,451 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got the Nexplanon in Feb 2013, I had a period for a full 2 months now I am Spotting lightly. I have back pain a lot, which is unbearable at times. But before this I had pains in my abdominal region, which was so bad I couldn't walk. With my Nexplanon I have no pains there anymore. Although I could go without the moo... | 8 | May 2, 2013 | 4 |
144,442 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had my Nexplanon inserted in December 2014. So, I'm about a year and a half in. I have had mood swings, excruciating headaches, depression, and weight gain of 30 pounds!! I would not recommend this to anyone!" | 1 | April 18, 2016 | 17 |
153,701 | Doxycycline | rosacea | "Doxycycline worked very well- and very quickly for me. I noticed results within a week and after using it for a few weeks- my skin was completely cleared up! Good deal, right? Not quite! I continued to take this medication for over a year. Suddenly I began to have a HACKING COUGH immediately followed by vomiting. (Cou... | 6 | October 6, 2009 | 28 |
121,196 | Venlafaxine | depression | "If you want to hallucinate, lose all recollection of time since the drug enters your system, shake and sweat like a heroin addict, live in complete disarray, never talk to anyone ever again because it makes you hallucinate your friends and family are all there with you, even though you live alone... Then this is the d... | 1 | September 24, 2016 | 11 |
19,892 | Macrobid | bladder infection | "After two 100mg doses of Macrobid in 15 hrs my UTI symptoms such as a non fully empty bladder and a pinching pressure on my bladder with more urine coming out. Still many trips but all the urine comes out for the most without discomfort. Side effect: headache each time I took a dose. Still within the 24 hour mark but ... | 9 | September 10, 2017 | 8 |
169,194 | Lopinavir / ritonavir | hiv infection | "I have been undetectable for a long time." | 10 | November 24, 2008 | 4 |
157,063 | Differin | acne | "I used this ONE TIME before sleeping. I put on moisturizer about 5 times the next day, and my face still hurt. Today is the second day after using this product, and my face still hurts, is red, and is puffy after applying moisturizer another five times today. I don't think its supposed to hurt this bad, even if there ... | 1 | November 10, 2017 | 1 |
108,951 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have had issues with trying different birth controls for years and I was scared to try this one because I've heard some pretty scary things. I've now had nexplanon for about a year and it is THE BEST DECISION I EVER MADE. I got a period my first month for about 10 days, by I was also on some fad diet so I'm not sure... | 9 | June 3, 2017 | 8 |
99,139 | Lutera | birth control | "I just started this pill a week ago, so far it has increased my appetite. I love it! Since I rapidly lost weight this summer due to depression. I'm no longer depressed and my sex drive increased. Plus I have a fast metabolism so it's perfect so far. Good luck!!!" | 8 | September 15, 2013 | 10 |
136,598 | Byetta | diabetes, type 2 | "Started taking Byetta three weeks ago, no real problems associated with it other than constipation which I hate. I have never ever had this problem in my life. My numbers went up a few points the first week but on the second week has been at 100-140. I can live with that, better than the 200-300 I was at with pills. N... | 8 | December 3, 2011 | 25 |
77,422 | Prolia | osteoporosis | "While the bone test indicated a slight improvement, I don't feel it is worth it. The first time I had the Prolia shot, I had no reaction. After the second shot, my hair began to fall out in bunches. It has continued to fall out and it looks as though I will have to wear a wig.
Has anyone else had this proble... | 5 | November 18, 2016 | 115 |
17,875 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I think this is a fine product for some. Easy to use and never felt it in. However, after about 10 days in, I experienced panic, tingling, nausea, increased irritability, moodiness and signs of depression. In other words: it made me feel like another person. Friends I know have tried it and loved it, but I got th... | 3 | October 20, 2013 | 7 |
115,567 | Propofol | anesthesia | "Had a minor procedure and they used propofol. Went out like a light almost instantaneously, next thing I knew I was in recovery feeling absolutely fine with no side effects at all. A couple of hours later I was at my daughters university graduation ceremony feeling great." | 10 | October 14, 2011 | 11 |
96,694 | Neurontin | migraine | "I was up to a very high dose of Neurontin in hopes of it helping my horrid migraines, but nope. All it did was cause some major word finding problems. My neurologist finally switched me to Topamax. My mother loves Neurontin for her hot flashes though. I didn't have any other side effects other than the strange word... | 5 | February 1, 2009 | 38 |
161,042 | Risperidone | bipolar disorde | "I've been taking it for 2 weeks and I love it. Best thing I've taken. I feel more level and energetic than I have in years." | 8 | October 18, 2014 | 62 |
31,286 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I got the 3 generic cream prefills from CVS. First night, the inside of my vagina began to immediately burn and itch, to the point to where I was crying and doing yoga breathing to work through the pain. I washed it out and, took Tylenol, and finally fell asleep. I began to feel discomfort on my pubic area, like razor... | 1 | August 14, 2016 | 6 |
57,661 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | pain | "I have psoriatic oseto arthritis and this controls pain well at 1 mg 4 times daily Heavy fatigue, low blood pressure" | 10 | October 9, 2015 | 15 |
77,548 | Cephalexin | skin or soft tissue infection | "My Doctor prescribed me Cephexin and it has worked wonders. I'm so glad I'm not one of the ones that got those horrible a side effects. However, for those of you that did I'm so so sorry. That sounds like an extreme nightmare. I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. However I wish I would have have known about it before I ... | 10 | July 12, 2016 | 19 |
207,437 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "Let give you my take on the medication. I was nervous about taking it after reading all of the other reviews. I prepared myself by wearing comfortable clothes and applying Vaseline to my bottom. I chilled the suprep for a day and mixed it as directed. I actually enjoyed the taste - like a mediciney grape flavor. I dra... | 10 | December 18, 2016 | 26 |
33,766 | Junel Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "It's effective - I have yet to become pregnant, HOWEVER, I've had the worst breakthrough bleeding and weight gain. Going back to loestrin. My primary Doctor changed my prescription without my knowledge and my ogyn just told me. I would not recommended Junel to my worst enemy." | 2 | January 26, 2017 | 5 |
109,313 | Nexplanon | birth control | "After doing a lot of research and talking to my doctor about my options (she recommended an IUD but after looking into IUD options the pain of insertion didn't seem worth it). I had nexplanon inserted in February of 2016. The insertion was literally painless. I am a big wimp when it comes to shots and needles in my ar... | 10 | January 5, 2017 | 4 |
78,995 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "Not pregnant! Took the pill about 30 mins after he failed to pull out, and made sure to eat some food and drink water with it. I started reading the reviews and was more worried about the side effects than the possible baby. I had a very mild headache for the next two days, then got my period 5 days later, which was t... | 10 | September 29, 2017 | 5 |
215,644 | Copper | birth control | "I had mine inserted as soon as I could after giving birth (about 6 weeks afterwards). I have one child with no desire to have another, but my doctor would not tie my tubes due to my age (younger 20s). Therefore, I opted for the next best thing: the ParaGard.
My only complaints are my periods are A LOT heavier, and I ... | 8 | May 1, 2017 | 6 |
148,530 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I am 43yo and had the Mirena inserted a month/half ago. I have to say I have gained weight excessively (12lbs) but I DO eat a lot and have not been to the gym as I usually do on a regular basis, so in time I will be able to factor in the cause/effect appropriately. Insertion was "uncomfortable" but bearable. I have r... | 8 | May 1, 2017 | 3 |
38,928 | Contrave | weight loss | "I am a healthy 45 years old and I have about 25 pounds to lose and I started Contrave a week ago. I usually don't react to drugs with side effects but with this one I have had pretty much all of them. Pretty bad nausea and headache the whole time and dry mouth but I am sleeping well, with just 1 pill in the morning.... | 5 | September 21, 2017 | 9 |
37,837 | Reclipsen | birth control | "I have been on Reclipsen for 3 weeks, I have been experiencing severe depression, anxiety and mood swings. My sex drive is very low, and I cry uncontrollably and for no reason. I was on Apri prior to this and it worked well and made me very even-keel. I will be switching back my next doctor's visit." | 2 | June 21, 2016 | 6 |
215,832 | Copper | birth control | "I had Paragard for a total of 5 weeks. Never felt so miserable in my life. I bled for the entire time I had Paragard, with 2 heavy periods and constant spotting in between. I gained weight (I was back in my skinny jeans 5 weeks after giving birth but had to wear yoga pants again while on Paragard because of serious bl... | 1 | August 24, 2016 | 8 |
37,916 | Reclipsen | birth control | "I was having a very hard time finding a pill that controlled my periods- I would be on a pill and get my period in the middle of my cycle or when I wasn't supposed to- or it would start too early or too late after the sugar pills. My doc suggested higher hormones, and I have been on Reclipsen for almost 2 years. It re... | 7 | June 23, 2013 | 6 |
226,044 | Bupropion | depression | "This medicine is great for depression. I feel better and I do not get mood swings like I did prior to taking it." | 8 | February 2, 2009 | 76 |
25,611 | Nabumetone | back pain | "I've had lower back problems on and off since mid 20's. When the discs get inflamed nothing has ever really helped - ibuprofen, hydrocodone, and many others. This is the first medicine that has noticeably helped the back pain and allowed me to exercise and strengthen my back without worrying it will give out again due... | 8 | April 19, 2014 | 71 |
147,113 | Alprazolam | panic disorde | "I have panic disorder and Xanax has helped me greatly. The only problem that I have experienced is that I have become resistant to it. Rather than .25mg helping, I need to take 3 to calm down. My doctor only allows me 30 .25mg pills per month, so I'm petrified that at some point, I am going to have an attack after I h... | 8 | September 3, 2014 | 77 |
179,692 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "Have been on it for about 4 weeks and have certainly noticed a difference in my skin. The first couple of weeks were pretty uncomfortable, but getting a no-alcohol moisturiser certainly helped with the burning sensation. For the first week I looked like I had a bad sunburn, and my skin is still peeling a bit, but not ... | 8 | June 30, 2016 | 12 |
174,265 | Catapres-TTS | high blood pressure | "I have been taken Clonidine 0.3 mgs. twice a day for 4 years along with my anxiety medication and has helped tremendously. If I were not to take it I wouldnt be able to function properly. So yes I definitely rely on this medication to help keep me functionable for taking care of my children and keeping our home in or... | 9 | February 22, 2014 | 69 |
46,196 | Rabeprazole | gerd | "Have tried several different brands before Aciphex. I love it. I have not had heartburn in 5 months. Unbelievable." | 10 | January 20, 2009 | 21 |
179,445 | Olanzapine | bipolar disorde | "Great medication but put on 10kg in one month. You have to seriously discipline yourself otherwise you will almost certainly put on weight." | 8 | April 29, 2010 | 26 |
49,127 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "Hi Ladies I wanted to share my experience with this orsythia pill. Well I have now been takin it for about 5 months and I Love it. I was on the nexplanon for 6 months before I changed it to the pill. And it was the worst so many symptoms like headaches and nausea and always so hungry. When i had my son I was weighting... | 10 | August 5, 2016 | 4 |
87,183 | Latuda | bipolar disorde | "I took Latuda yesterday for the first time. I took it around 5 pm. I couldn't sleep well during the night but that was probably just getting used to the medicine. Went for a walk for exercise felt great. Felt pleasure again. Felt joy and happiness and love." | 10 | May 7, 2014 | 92 |
139,509 | Armodafinil | narcolepsy | "I started Nuvigil 250 mg in the morning, two weeks ago after being diagnosed with narcolepsy. I went from sleeping all night and basically most of the day with extreme napping before the Nuvigil to no naps at all. I don't even feel sleepy. That is a plus. The first three days were a miracle! I was alert. Colors seeme... | 7 | July 5, 2010 | 27 |
103,656 | Kapidex | gerd | "I have had severe GERD for over 11 years and have taken prescription Prilosec and it worked great. However, all of a sudden it stopped working and I was miserable and couldn't sleep, eat, or think about anything other than how much my stomach and esophagus hurt. The doctor prescribed Kapidex and the GERD totally wen... | 4 | March 7, 2010 | 8 |
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