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175,958 | Levaquin | sinusitis | "Well prescribed this medicine because I had an earache due to sinus build up. Once I started taking the medication everything was fine but a few days later I developed hives and ringing of the ears for some reason. I am allergic to penicillin but I have never had an antibiotic do this to me." | 1 | March 15, 2009 | 10 |
217,559 | Clarithromycin | sinusitis | "I suffer from chronic sinus infections and have been treated with clarithromycin. While it got rid of the more severe issues (facial pain, horribly stuffed nose) I still didn't feel great after. Both times I ended up having to go to an ENT afterwards and start a stronger steroid and antibiotic. To top it off when I wa... | 2 | April 30, 2013 | 52 |
45,900 | Fluoxetine | depression | "Didn't help. Made me feel weird. Should not be used in teens." | 3 | January 29, 2009 | 39 |
209,917 | VESIcare | urinary incontinence | "Seemed to help the first month but after that it didn't and it gave me the dry eyes." | 3 | March 9, 2011 | 33 |
145,052 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I liked the implant because I normally have horrible side effects from birth control pills. I had no changes in mood or side effects except for one. I would not stop bleeding. I fluctuated between heavy and light flow but it never stopped. I had it in for a year... never stopped.
If it weren't for this horrible ... | 2 | November 20, 2015 | 3 |
221,619 | Levorphanol | pain | "I have taken Levorphanol for 18-months. This is the absolute best pain medication I have ever taken. I have Fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and severe lumbar-sacral issues that are too far gone for surgery to help. This pain medicine has a half-life of 8 hours. 100% of pain is gone... it even relieves nerve pai... | 10 | March 8, 2010 | 63 |
231,481 | Trazodone | sedation | "I fell asleep fast ,but woke very groggy ,all day grogginess ,with head swelling , I reported it to my dr, I was told to keep taking it, I told her no ." | 10 | March 3, 2016 | 44 |
201,752 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "This medicine is great. I instantly start feeling calm from head to toe. I like the fact that I don't have to wait 30 minutes or so for it to kick in. I would recommend this to anyone that needs to have a day life. I also like that I can take it and still function at work." | 10 | September 24, 2008 | 46 |
78,978 | Previfem | endometriosis | "I wanted to try a new Pill other than Sronyx. Sronyx caused very bad depression, weight gain, and a general disinterest in sex. Overall, I guess you can say it was a very effective birth control for me because I never felt like having sex.
My first month on Previfem I experienced slight nausea, and low mood/energy... | 9 | December 17, 2014 | 3 |
90,380 | Cheratussin AC | cough | "Taking the liquid form Cherritussin helped my cough very much. It was a great sleep aid when sick, but should not be over used. Also I would add DO NOT TAKE THIS AND THEN DRINK COFFEE! I didn't realize that the stimulant of caffeine mixed with it would bother me. Also check to see if pseudoephedrine is mixed in any wa... | 7 | November 22, 2012 | 48 |
62,287 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I began taking Celexa during detox for addiction to prescription medication. I honestly thought I would never smile or laugh again - but after about 4 weeks, the fog I was living in lifted and I felt better than ever! This was the second time went through detox and after the first time, I used Celexa - and once I beg... | 10 | February 2, 2013 | 133 |
83,657 | Umeclidinium / vilanterol | copd | "I can not believe this drug.I t is truly a miracle. I could not even walk without gasping for breath and I had given up hope that my quality of life would ever be normal. I am so thankful that anoro has helped me live again." | 10 | April 17, 2017 | 35 |
168,717 | Vilazodone | depression | "I think it has made me extremely tired and it's hard for me to sleep at night." | 2 | October 3, 2015 | 17 |
160,958 | Risperidone | anxiety | "My daughter was given risperdone for anxiety and agitation she experiences with medical procedures. I was a little reluctant to give it to her seeing as she is #1 A TODDLER #2 SEIZURE ACTIVITY #3 TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY in past medical history.
I was prescribed this medication by her Neurologist! I have never be... | 1 | July 31, 2016 | 18 |
71,878 | Tramadol | chronic pain | "Started taking tramadol in 2009 for back and hip pain. It worked awesome and made me somewhat hyper! Lost 10 pounds, which was good because with that kind of pain you don't want extra weight bearing down on you! Was up to 6/50 mg a day at one point and they seemed to not work as well so I dropped to 3/day for a few ye... | 10 | June 12, 2016 | 22 |
21,553 | Erlotinib | non-small cell lung cance | "I have cancer after years of smoking. Chemotherapy did not work for me. Then when almost no hope I got erlotinib (Tarceva). Immediately after my scans it shows that cancer is going into remission. My doctors were very encouraging and slowly I started feeling better. I would feel like I have more energy. I go on walks... | 10 | April 30, 2014 | 189 |
65,603 | Propranolol | anxiety | "Went through a tough time at work which was causing severe anxiety. Called the Dr who prescribed this drug.
Initially felt drowsy and a bit spaced out (this only lasted a day so maybe take in to account when you first start using)
Effects are fantastic! Slowed everything down enough to get clarity of thought, speech... | 10 | September 28, 2017 | 38 |
224,534 | Bupropion | depression | "It seemed to work for me okay. Then suddenly my already thin hair started falling out by the handful." | 3 | November 10, 2017 | 1 |
208,618 | Forteo | osteoporosis | "37 year old male, diagnosed worth osteoporosis and osteopenia. Had a long spinal fusion 3 months ago, and have been taking forteo for about 4-5 months now. For the last month and a half, I've just felt all around crappy. Mental fog, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dull headache almost constantly, throat feels li... | 5 | February 10, 2017 | 37 |
176,903 | Promethazine | sedation | "I was given 25mg to take night time. I found myself waiting hours before it kicks in. Everyone said the next day how well I looked however my brain was a bit fuzzy the following day. I shall use this drug to create a sleep routine and then only use it sparingly for emergencies of sleeplessness. I found myself sleeping... | 5 | September 20, 2017 | 4 |
94,852 | Abilify | borderline personality disorde | "I did very well on Abilify lost 114 pounds but I was allergic to it for a year had rashes and moods swings on it so they took me off it yesterday." | 8 | November 20, 2012 | 14 |
198,050 | Metoprolol | high blood pressure | "I have been on some form of metoprolol for seven years. It was actually my first prescribed medication at 28. I never even thought about side effects as being the problems I was experiencing; thought there was always something else that the Doctor's was overlooking. Now that I have read these comments, I suffer from m... | 6 | October 29, 2011 | 42 |
122,332 | Dymista | allergic rhinitis | "This nasal spray has changed my life. I have suffered from hayfever for the past 5 years. I have tried everything, both prescription and non prescription drugs, herbal stuff, honey, nose filters but nothing has worked. I am extremely allergic to pollen and my symptoms last all year around but gets very bad March-Augus... | 10 | April 3, 2017 | 11 |
206,945 | Seasonale | birth control | "Been on Seasonale for 5 weeks. Results are varied, have had slightly nauseous the first two weeks. Now gave been spotting the last two weeks" | 5 | April 27, 2017 | 0 |
199,222 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I was told by my provider this was a great option since I'm horrible with taking pills, I wanted to lose weight, and I didn't want a period, so I got it. I've been on it 1.5 months and I havent stopped bleeding for 12 days, today HUGE clots started coming out and the cramps? Omg they're terrible. I've been so deppress... | 5 | November 15, 2015 | 3 |
136,440 | Mirvaso | rosacea | "Like others that commented here, I experienced immediate results when I began use of Mirvaso. However, it worked so "well" that one of the physicians I work for asked if I was feeling OK as my skin was so devoid of color. Also like others here, within several weeks of beginning use, suddenly my nose and cheeks would b... | 7 | December 10, 2014 | 51 |
61,941 | Citalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "I've been on this medication for only 5 days and although most side effects normally aren't experienced until about 2 weeks after starting a new medication, with me the effects are almost instant as my body reacts to pills differently then most people, with that said, the only side effect I've had has been inability t... | 7 | June 21, 2015 | 48 |
228,136 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had Implanon for 3 1/2 months and am very pleased with it. Since it was inserted, I’ve experienced slight spotting, but have never had to use anything more than a panty liner. There have been a few negative side effects (heart burn, some headaches, and slight pain at the insertion sight), but the ease of not havi... | 8 | March 13, 2010 | 1 |
226,983 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got the Nexplanon around 3 months postpartum. I was exclusively breast feeding and figured it would be easier while everything was suppressed from breast feeding. I had a horrible bruise (but who cares?), and low back pain with crampiness (I expected it). I got a period right afterward which was light, but for 2 wee... | 6 | September 17, 2014 | 18 |
84,257 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I have been taking TriNessa for YEARS! I believe I started this pill at 17-18 and I'm now 30. I do notice some of the symptoms mentioned (bloating and emotional) however I don't expect the pill to fix that as it's part of menstruation. The week before the placebo pills I get emotional and super bloated but that goes ... | 10 | February 16, 2017 | 3 |
164,470 | Diclofenac | pain | "This works great." | 10 | May 20, 2014 | 26 |
181,191 | Prozac | anxiety and stress | "Prozac worked great for me for about 2 years and then it quit being effective. Apparently this experience is so common it's even called "Prozac poop-out." At age 41 I started taking 10 mg daily, then increased to 20. For the first week or two I felt slightly nauseated and had trouble getting an erection. Then those si... | 8 | August 1, 2017 | 15 |
47,507 | Tapentadol | pain | "Saw pain Doc went over all my test, MRI results and did an exam. Should have known he was a Nucynta ER pusher by all the posters in the office. Started me off at 150 mg x2 a day , and in the beginning it seem to work alone with Dilaudid fir BT pain. Saw the Doc 2 days before surgery and 3 months on Nucynta ER I told h... | 4 | August 13, 2016 | 31 |
106,507 | Implanon | birth control | "This is a very good invention! I had my first implant back in 2012. As expected, I had heavy periods which lasted for 3 weeks to a month, and sometimes, my period overlaps monthly. But what happened to me was explained to me by the doctor before I decided to have the implant. That was no biggie actually because I've b... | 10 | April 3, 2016 | 4 |
8,365 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "It works great putting me to sleep but it doesn't keep me asleep unfortunately. I only tend to get 2 hours of sleep or so." | 5 | May 7, 2014 | 58 |
110,386 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Hi had mine removed after 18 months. Although it is effective the side affects are awful. Extreme fatigue!! Was the worst, instantly felt myself again after having it removed. Put on weight but only because I had no energy. I got really bad deep spots something which I had never suffered from before, some which left s... | 3 | January 31, 2016 | 2 |
123,468 | Actemra | rheumatoid arthritis | "This is the 3rd treatment for RA i have tried. The 1st was Remicade which helped considerably but I had an allergic reaction so I couldn't use anymore. The 2nd was Orencia which didn't have an impact at all. The Actemra is working but I'm experiencing all sorts of side effects like increase in cholesterol and blood... | 9 | January 28, 2016 | 22 |
169,882 | Urso Forte | biliary cirrhosis | "I find Urso has helped me a lot. I do have loose bowels with it sometimes. I also found out if I skip a dose and take two Urso's at once, that's when I have a bowel movement problems. I quit doing that. I do know it's prolonging my life, for this I am thankful." | 10 | March 5, 2009 | 37 |
31,636 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I'm dying. I'm pretty sure of it. I'm seconds away from getting a spoon to dig this out. I think it's part acid. Maybe that's how it kills the yeast. The burning is at a solid 8 and the itching is a 12 and rising. I don't remember inviting hell into my vagina, but it happened. I need an ice cream filled syring... | 3 | December 30, 2015 | 44 |
33,919 | Junel Fe 1 / 20 | acne | "My doctor prescribed Junel for acne and I immediately noticed a difference. I was so hesitant to go on a pill because but I honestly couldn't be happier, I wish I did it sooner because now I'm paying to correct acne scaring." | 10 | November 1, 2015 | 6 |
164,608 | Diclofenac | back pain | "Not a bad anti-inflamatory. Better if taking it with a Vicodin or Percocet." | 5 | August 17, 2009 | 34 |
56,729 | Meclizine | vertig | "One day out of the blue I started having vertigo and balance problems. I was prescribed meclizine for immediate symptoms and a diuretic. The meclizine works if at the very first, and I do mean the very symptoms of vertiginous episode I take a 25 mg tablet. It seems to short circuit the episode but doesn't entirely get... | 7 | November 2, 2016 | 35 |
201,636 | Alprazolam | panic disorde | "It works on a panic attack like you wouldn't believe and has saved me from all the ER visits throughout my life but I also suffer from deppresion. Xanax did straighten my life out. It is a miracle pill and I recommend it if you have anxiety or panic disorder. I have been on this drug for about 7 years. I'm 30 years ol... | 8 | November 16, 2008 | 55 |
175,173 | Relistor | constipation, drug induced | "I suffer from chronic pain and have been on and off opioid therapy for much of my adult life. Because I suffer from chronic pelvic pain, constipation is extremely painful for me. Unfortunately natural and/or gentle laxatives were not strong enough for me, and strong laxatives were too hard on my system, so nothing was... | 8 | November 28, 2008 | 50 |
125,666 | Flagyl | diverticulitis | "Taking Flagyl and Cipro for diverticulitis, and got all the symptoms as everyone else. Dry mouth, headaches, funny taste in mouth, diarrhea and generally feel sluggish, tired and beside myself. Though I was the only one feeling like crap but the pain is gone and I too am on a better diet. Seven days left and I am t... | 9 | November 3, 2016 | 47 |
51,591 | Aczone | acne | "I got recommended by my derm to use this to treat my acne. it literally burnt my face! my skin feels like leather, and in the first 2 days my face started peeling extremely bad, and the burning is too much to take. I do not recommend." | 1 | March 26, 2016 | 8 |
20,656 | Nucynta | pain | "Does not work as well as I would like. I am prescribed 100mg 4 times a day which I rarely take. Mouth very dry and sometimes difficult to concentrate from about 30 minutes to 90 minutes after a dose. Also take Tylenol and Naproxyn or Celebrex for degenerative arthritis and lumbar " | 5 | February 2, 2012 | 12 |
94,114 | Trintellix | depression | "I have been dealing with depression for well Over 6 months and just about 2 months ago decided to go to the doctor to seek help with medication to bridge back to benign myself. I first tried Viibryd for a month, worked well for me emotionally and for my moods but I gained weight which triggered deeper depression for m... | 3 | February 29, 2016 | 29 |
127,834 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I have been taking phenetermine since August 5, 2016. To date I have lost 39lbs. I did change my eating habits and have a very supportive family. I also had to learn how to say no to food. I weighed 264 now I weigh 225!" | 10 | January 10, 2017 | 29 |
51,358 | Azithromycin | bronchitis | "I suffere from asthma and would frequently come down with bronchitis. This Zithromax is a lifesaver. I love how it helps me get over it quickly and I am on my feet again within the week. Best prescription ever." | 10 | December 12, 2014 | 86 |
11,033 | Terbinafine | onychomycosis, toenail | "Worked fine for killing the fungus but I have lost my sense of taste. Doctor said it should come back within a few weeks, I hope so. " | 1 | October 26, 2011 | 12 |
18,088 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "Been using it for 3 years now and love it until recently for convenience and very easy periods. But it killed my sex drive from the second month using it (unless the ring comes out for a few days) and I have had a few yeast infections and almost constant discharge. Just a little weight gain (5-10 lbs) but larger breas... | 8 | November 13, 2011 | 0 |
157,709 | Accutane | acne | "I been on accutane a few weeks , I am seeing results! !! Although my Lips are so dry it hurts the dryness is the worse !!vasaline saved my life!!!!!!! I did get rashes on my hands and arms and itching on my legs! But hey my face looks better at the end a few months of suffering is totally worth it!!" | 10 | March 9, 2016 | 13 |
192,303 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | acne | "I've been on it for over 2 months now and I still haven't seen any improvement in my acne, if anything it has been getting progressively worse :(. Can everyone write how long it has taken for yasmin to have an effect because I'm losing hope." | 4 | September 5, 2015 | 10 |
118,717 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I started taking YAZ two months into my marriage, and I’m on my third month now. Although I was completely fine the first two months, I’m on Day 7 of the third pack and my mood swings this month have been horrible. I’m crying about every little thing. I even think I’m crazy during my mood swings. I tried on a pair of ... | 4 | October 12, 2017 | 1 |
96,903 | Qvar | asthma, maintenance | "Our son has been taking Qvar since he was diagnosed with coughing asthma when he was 3 and we are generally happy with it. He used to get awful mouth sores from it every couple of months( despite rinsing with ACT, water, Nistatin, using spacer, etc) for years. Six month ago, we switched him to rinsing with TheraSol ... | 9 | February 28, 2016 | 17 |
91,554 | Aspirin | back pain | "Used Bayer Advanced for back pain before bed, slept through the night, which I haven't done for months. I take it every night before bed and can actually sleep." | 9 | May 26, 2012 | 18 |
35,456 | Levofloxacin | urinary tract infection | "Works great. Just very expensive." | 9 | December 31, 2008 | 30 |
21,422 | Zaleplon | insomnia | "I don't usually need it to fall asleep, but I find I wake more refreshed. I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and CPAP did not improve my sleep. I have been experimenting with taking it or not, and I am fairly convinced it makes a positive difference. But, it is only approved for short term use, so I would like t... | 10 | December 15, 2013 | 14 |
196,584 | Letrozole | breast cance | "I have been on Femara for 5 years and have not had any reaction. Very pleased with this medicine." | 10 | August 16, 2009 | 158 |
17,457 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "Please keep in mind when reading these reviews that every person is different and every experience with medication is unique. I have been on Nuvaring for a little over 1 year. I loved it for the convenience of not needing to remember to take a pill daily. However, I did notice the "belly bloat" about 6-7 months into t... | 7 | May 19, 2017 | 7 |
61,469 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "This medicine seemed to be helping with my anxiety somewhat, but I had to stop taking it because it was making me extremely forgetful! I would forget simple things, like my daughter had to go to school, what I had for lunch, just things you shouldn't forget. I felt in a fog..was very strange. I'm currently looking for... | 3 | February 11, 2017 | 36 |
62,272 | Citalopram | depression | "Taking Celexa has helped me tremendously. Since being on it I no longer have constant thoughts of suicide. I've been on it for 4 months but started to feel relief in just 2 weeks. I had very mild side effects in the beginning like dry mouth but they only lasted for the 1st month." | 9 | March 21, 2013 | 66 |
146,887 | Alprazolam | depression | "If I could rate Xanax higher I would, this is without a doubt the most effective medication I've ever taken for anxiety, and fast acting. I've always dealt with the public speaking anxiety since high school. I'm 29, healthy and active and have never been depressed so that's why I've been reluctant about SSRI's. My GP ... | 10 | March 15, 2016 | 68 |
210,613 | Mirtazapine | insomnia | "I took this medicine for the first time last night. I woke up several times, and when I woke up in the morning my nerve stress went up at least 3 times more, I was very angry . I will never take it again. I feel like the progress I made was erased." | 1 | August 2, 2017 | 4 |
110,994 | Diclegis | nausea/vomiting of pregnancy | "Ok so I had very bad morining sickness with my other kids that's was horrible. my sickness lasted all day even lost 15 pounds " | 8 | November 12, 2015 | 3 |
15,426 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "The only good things about this pill is the comfort of knowing I likely won't get pregnant and that my boyfriend doesn't need a condom but that's about it. I've had a migraine every day since I've started taking it and the nausea is getting unbearable! The only reason I haven't stopped taking it is because I've heard ... | 5 | February 7, 2017 | 2 |
26,966 | Ultram | pain | "I have a degenerative disc disease in my neck & lower back. I have used ultram for a year. Usually 2 each 50mg. At bedtime . This med seems to work well for me so far." | 8 | January 19, 2016 | 35 |
144,696 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I would definitely recommend this for those who don't want a baby just yet. I currently have two boys (3 years and 9 months) I've had this birth control for a month now. The most painful part of this all was the numbing needle in the beginning. I was extremely nervous to try Nexplanon because I was suicidal, very depr... | 10 | February 12, 2016 | 2 |
10,854 | Mononessa | birth control | "After years of having awful period cramps to the point of the first 3 days of it starting I always had to call out of work because I could not do a thing but lay down. Heavy, very heavy bleeding. I have only been on this pill for a month and my first period was actually wonderful. Very light bleeding and almost hard t... | 10 | July 26, 2014 | 27 |
65,254 | Bisoprolol / hydrochlorothiazide | high blood pressure | "Very good medication; no complications." | 7 | June 24, 2008 | 26 |
49,095 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I started taking this about 8 months ago and up until 4 months ago I was fine with it. I have been suffering major depression, suicidal thoughts, anger issues( I never had anger issues before this pill), and I'm always bleeding. I get spotting at least every week for three days. My sex drive has decreased. I am consta... | 1 | August 8, 2016 | 3 |
159,776 | Bactrim | urinary tract infection | "I called the doctors due to weird symptoms after my 5th day of taking this medication this concludes (chills, naseous, diareah, headache, and even numbness throughout my entire face , lips and mouth, and the shakes) the pain I get from my uti's (burning sensation, hard to pee and hurts) I felt like bactrim made my pai... | 1 | August 16, 2016 | 24 |
113,699 | Arthrotec | osteoarthritis | "I have osteoarthrititis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and sciatica and have tried many other pain medicines with Celebrix being the last. I am taking Arthrotec 50mg 3x a day and by the second day I was very pleased with the results. My pain has lessened from a 7-8 down to a 2-4 level. I have Vicodin as a stand ... | 9 | March 19, 2012 | 61 |
213,348 | Nuvigil | narcolepsy | "I have been taking this medicine for two days....I have had trouble falling asleep at night around 11:00PM each night...I am hoping tonight will be a different senerio." | 8 | November 5, 2009 | 10 |
121,780 | Venlafaxine | depression | "I'm 48 and in menopause. I've suffered bouts of little depression through life but since menopause, it hit me like a brick. I had had a couple of panic attacks throughout the years and I couldn't shake this gradual depression that was coming over me. I've always been able to talk myself through it but this time, I jus... | 1 | March 29, 2014 | 59 |
154,784 | Metronidazole | bacterial vaginitis | "I wasn't going to write a review on this but I thought I should to give a reason for women to relax! I was given Metronidazole, 500mg twice a day for 7 days for BV. After reading these reviews, I was terrified to take this antibiotic. I was suppose to take it on a Thursday but was so terrified of everyone's experience... | 10 | September 4, 2017 | 12 |
6,823 | Beyaz | premenstrual dysphoric disorde | "I have been taking Beyaz for about 6 months now. I had PMDD extremely bad for 2- 3 weeks out of the month. A month after starting Beyaz I had no symptoms at all. I had irregular periods and now they are on time every month. I am very happy with the results and I would recommend Beyaz to anyone. Especially if they expe... | 9 | March 24, 2011 | 32 |
43,644 | LoSeasonique | birth control | "I went on LoSeasonique hoping to stop my period and in return have had an endless one. The first week I started the pack, I started my regular period. Week 2 and 3 I had spotting that did not need a pantyliner, okay I could handle "spotting". Weeks 4 and 5 I had to wear panty liners. Week 6 possibly my regular per... | 1 | May 5, 2010 | 36 |
183,186 | Cymbalta | depression | "I have tried just about every antidepressant over a 20 yr period. I have been taking Cymbalta for about 6 months and it is my saving grace. All symptoms of depression are gone. I am happy, focused, and myself again." | 10 | July 17, 2013 | 88 |
183,966 | Hydroxyzine | sedation | "I've been diagnosed with MDD and anxiety. I've always had trouble sleeping so my psychiatrist gave me hydrozyzine 25mg at first and it wasn't doing anything so she upped it to 50mg which still isn't working. My prescription is always being filled so I still have a bottle or two of 25mg and one of 50mg. I'm still takin... | 1 | September 5, 2017 | 4 |
200,217 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "Week three smoke free!!! Ok so I get headaches, feel sick, constipated, crazy dreams but not enough to not be able to go to work and function. I stopped smoking day 9 - haven't smoked for three weeks and its fine - I don't even care - this stuff really works !!!!! Just got to deal with side effects :)" | 10 | May 4, 2015 | 19 |
78,366 | Lyza | birth control | "I have been taking these pills for 6 months now and am completely at my wits end; I don't notice any weight gain, though my boobs have grown slightly. However.. The abnormal bleeding is driving me crazy! I am grateful that is the only main side effect but it's a total curse. I am bleeding at least 15-20 days during th... | 1 | August 22, 2015 | 11 |
14,659 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I️ have noticed that my periods have become basically nonexistent which made me worry I️ was pregnant. After looking at everyone’s experiences it has made me realize I️ also have weight gain (10lb), major mood swings, low libido, and emotional spells for no reason. I️ have been on this brand of BC for about 4-5 months... | 5 | December 1, 2017 | 0 |
80,227 | Benzonatate | cough | "I went to my PCP almost a week ago, and was diagnosed with upper respiratory infection. I was prescribed 24-hour Zyrtec (antihistamine), and Amoxicillan (antihistamine). Not good enough. The Amoxicillan turned the phlegm from yellow-green to clear, but the Zydeco didn't help with the massive mucus nor post nasal drip... | 7 | February 22, 2015 | 10 |
209,950 | VESIcare | urinary incontinence | "At the age of 59 and after 2 bladder surgeries, I was beside myself with my leakage problems. I have been taking Vesicare for 5 weeks now and am a totally new person. I no longer run into the house making a beeline to the bathroom. I can control my urge until I get the the bathroom. No massive leaks or unable to st... | 10 | January 20, 2013 | 126 |
126,187 | Viibryd | depression | "After trying 5 other anti-depressants I was finally given Viibryd. I feel better than I have in years. Thankfully, I haven't had any of the problems listed in other posts. I'm starting on month two so I'm hoping this medicine continues to keep working so well." | 10 | September 2, 2012 | 16 |
191,227 | Pentasa | crohn's disease, maintenance | "My child was diagnosed 05/06. Since that time the only major flare he has had was precipitated by the stomach flu. He is otherwise basically controlled with Pentasa." | 9 | October 19, 2009 | 23 |
39,575 | Contrave | obesity | "38 YOA Male. Started Dec 2015 at 238lbs. April 2016 at 196 lbs. That's down 42 lbs. My metabolism is super slow. I'm eating around 1000 calories a day in order to see movement. I workout 4-5 xs a week, for 45 mins a day. I log my calories with the Lose It app and weigh everyday with Scaledown. I have not experi... | 10 | April 1, 2016 | 24 |
221,483 | Dextromethorphan | cough | "It did stop the cough, got up all the junk in my lungs and allowed me to continue my work day. However it gave me such terrible stomach pain I was very near calling it quits and going home. Taking a smaller dose with food made this problem much more tolerable, yet that burning feeling lingered for hours after." | 6 | September 6, 2014 | 14 |
203,596 | Zyban | smoking cessation | "The first time I took Zyban was around 2004. I was on it for a week and I was amazed how it stopped the urge to smoke BUT the side effects were awful. I experienced anxiety and what felt like deep lows. I would wake up sobbing for no reason but at least I didn't feel like a cigarette!
I'm in Australia and pretty su... | 7 | March 11, 2017 | 14 |
201,164 | Zoloft | depression | "Hi I have had severe depression anxiety and intrusive thoughts for over a year I was put on 50mg sertralin and felt great then increased to 100mg within days felt awful so now back down to 50mg has anyone else had this experience?" | 7 | September 16, 2016 | 31 |
59,107 | Zyprexa Zydis | bipolar disorde | "My doctor gave me this medication to take to stabilize my mood... it worked wonders for me!" | 9 | March 18, 2008 | 31 |
4,555 | Belviq | weight loss | "I had the same appetite and weight that I had when I didn't use belviq. It is expensive and it didnt work at all for me, I was still hungry just like before. I don't recommend it" | 1 | March 29, 2016 | 12 |
100,628 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "This birth control was great for reducing my periods and helping with endometriosis cramps, but it has made me very depressed and tired. " | 4 | June 4, 2011 | 4 |
142,472 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had kyleena I inserted 9/1. I was terrified but it wasn't bad at all. I took 800 mg of ibuprofen before. Insertion wasn't painful at all. It wasn't pleasant but it was painful. Lasted maybe 30 seconds. No kids, first IUD I have had. I spotted around the time I should have had my period, now nothing. No acne. A littl... | 10 | September 21, 2017 | 2 |
226,716 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had this birth control for about two years now. The first year I had it it was perfect. It was like it wasn't even there. I didn't have periods for a year, I lost access weight, my metabolism sped up, and I had more energy than normal. Then, the December of that year I took an antibiotic for either a sinus infect... | 7 | May 10, 2015 | 3 |
14,223 | Myrbetriq | overactive bladde | "In the past all medications failed, then went for stimulation of the Tiva nerve, that did not work after 12 weeks of therapy. My average times per day was approximately 15. I have been on MYRBETRIG 25MG for 3 days, my average now is 9, WHAT A DIFFERENCE. No side effects. I am 70yr old male." | 10 | August 12, 2013 | 85 |
201,166 | Zoloft | postpartum depression | "I thought I was going crazy. I developed PPD at 3 months postpartum. My symptoms manifested in Anxiety. I had zero control over the fear and panic. I stopped eating, I threw up all day. I couldn't even hold my baby without feeling nausea. You hear so much about postpartum depression but women need to be aware of post... | 10 | September 11, 2016 | 39 |
160,697 | Buspirone | panic disorde | "I was given this for panic disorder with agoraphobia. It made me so dizzy every time I took it that I couldn't even read a book because it felt like I was in a washing machine being twirled around. I took it at night before bed and I had to make sure I was in bed when I took it and I could not be walking around or doi... | 1 | September 13, 2012 | 48 |
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