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66,514 | Vancomycin | clostridial infection | "I can't rate the actual medication because I can't afford it. I've been on over 14 weeks of flagyl total and I am on disability and vancomycin is over 50% of my income so I can either die starving and homeless or die a slow painful death of c diff - which is how I currently feel. Right now it's a coin toss" | 1 | May 8, 2017 | 2 |
80,472 | Fenofibric acid | high cholesterol | "I have never been able to take cholesterol medicines until Trilipix. It has done wonders for me and my liver enzymes are not bothered at all." | 8 | August 19, 2009 | 31 |
178,978 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "Started on Victoza two weeks ago. I've lost six pounds and have not experienced any of the negative side-effects - just the decreased appetite. I was taking Metformin 1000mg twice a day and glypizide (Glucotrol) 10 mg twice a day, and my morning sugars were crazy high, like in the 200's and the doc was talking about... | 9 | March 7, 2011 | 6 |
212,640 | Phenergan | sedation | "I was prescribed this for my 6 yr old daughter to help her sleep. I've only been using it a couple of nights but it doesn't seem to be working. I am giving her the 3x5ml dose and giving her it at 6pm and up to now she is still not going to sleep before 11pm. Am I not giving her enough or not giving it enough time to w... | 3 | August 28, 2015 | 13 |
77,793 | Moxifloxacin | sinusitis | "I took a second pill and had a severe reaction to it in less than 25 minutes. It started with nausea, hives, extremely dizzy and lightheaded, slurred speech, shortness of breath, rapid heart beat and rise in blood pressure and heart rate, severe anxiety and weakness. " | 1 | March 2, 2011 | 12 |
156,665 | Dulaglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "I'm on my 2nd weeks with Truelicity.0.75 mg..I take my shot every Friday at noon. by Saturday-Sunday night I have diarrhea, and feeling very sick to my stomach /getting sick..& The hearburn I think is the worst side effect of all..Burping every 20 minutes then it feels like my chest is on fire..Alka-Seltzer did help w... | 5 | October 24, 2016 | 13 |
81,524 | Yaz | birth control | "As several people have already said, the majority of reviews I read for Yaz scared me almost to the point of reconsidering my choice of pill. However, I decided to just give it a shot, and I have found VERY FEW problems. My skin cleared up, besides a few pimples around my period, I gained maybe 5 pounds (my breasts ... | 9 | September 29, 2011 | 4 |
3,414 | Nitrofurantoin | urinary tract infection | "Works great for getting rid of a UTI or as a prophylaxis for UTIs. But, the accompanying nausea is hard to bear. I would have to take an anti-nausea pill at the same time, along with a little food, or I would not make it. Best time is to take before bed." | 7 | November 12, 2015 | 7 |
25,740 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "I have used Ortho Evra for 4+ years while being in a relationship. I have had regular periods each month, all beginning on the same day each month while on the patch. My periods only lasted 3-4 days. I love the patch and have never had a pregnancy scare while on it. The only downside if any was when putting the patch ... | 10 | April 8, 2015 | 13 |
182,573 | Mirena | birth control | "My husband and I decided that the Mirena was our best option since he is still in school and I am a social worker. I had the IUD placed 2 days before the wedding. It was very painful. Since placement, I still have irregular bleeding, cramps, horrible dizziness, headaches, moodiness, and have gained weight. I have h... | 3 | February 5, 2009 | 7 |
77,805 | Moxifloxacin | sinusitis | "Have had 2 sinus surgeries in the past 5 years. This is the first sinus infection since my last surgery (2 months of sinus infection) and I just started Avelox yesterday. So far not much of a side effect, have some nausea (but that sure beats another surgery). Good luck all." | 8 | November 30, 2010 | 5 |
212,263 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "Lamictal helps my mood swings but sometimes it makes me stutter or feel like crying. Other than that I am satisfied with the treatment for Bipolar 1 disorder." | 8 | February 26, 2012 | 15 |
186,047 | Desvenlafaxine | major depressive disorde | "I started prestiq on Tuesday July 5th 2016 again. And I have lost 9lbs already. I feel less depressed however I've been on it before and I will warn you do not skip taking it. The withdrawals are HELL!!" | 10 | July 9, 2016 | 16 |
34,251 | Tramadol | pain | "I had back surgery in 02 and I have severe leg and foot pain ever since. Since that time I have been on Ultram and am pain free. I know they just classified it as a narcotic, where I live, a year ago. It's a shame because I've been on it for 6 years and have never felt better. It is addictive because when I go for lon... | 9 | November 12, 2008 | 79 |
129,392 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I'm elated that I finally get to add my positive review to this ever-growing list! I should start out, however, by saying that I was already on birth control when I took Plan B. I had taken every pill on time, and, although I probably didn't need it, after the condom we were using broke, I headed to the store to get P... | 10 | August 12, 2015 | 7 |
172,509 | Clonazepam | panic disorde | "I have had panic disorder for years, thanks in large part to a serious medical condition that has since been addressed. Klonopin has helped tremendously even at a fairly low dose (1mg daily). I would add that this is not a drug to stop cold turkey; having tried, I can tell you that it worsens the anxiety and panic. I'... | 8 | March 27, 2016 | 19 |
105,554 | Panlor SS | pain | "I have suffered from chronic headaches/migraines all my life (over 40yrs). I have taken Lortab, Tylenol #3 and Percocet but all have not helped much and caused rebound headaches. Panlor SS is the 1st medication that has truly helped ease off the pain with not many side effects. Thanks for a great medication." | 8 | September 30, 2011 | 8 |
132,412 | Ativan | anxiety | "I have been on Ativan or lorazepam for 7 years now. It has saved my life. My now grown children say it is my nice pill. And yes I wasn't a very nice mom when they were growing up. So it is a fare statement. I need it also as an on the spot antianxiety, for depression and nervous breakdowns." | 9 | July 20, 2009 | 154 |
69,432 | Buprenorphine | chronic pain | "I put this patch on on Friday. At first I felt dizzy and nauseous so I had to take a zofran and the feeling went away. It seemed like the pain relief was almost immediate, it was a 7.25 mcg/hr patch. Keep in mind that I've been taking other pain meds since 2004 for fibromyalgia and I had stopped them the day before in... | 10 | May 2, 2016 | 34 |
141,484 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "Life saver for my anxiety" | 9 | November 4, 2013 | 60 |
30,181 | Klonopin | anxiety | "Was warned about benzo's by my first psychiatrist but in all fairness I haven't seen a (major) dosage increase. I first started with .25mg when I needed it. Mostly at night to .5mg again mostly at night. To then routinely taking .5mg in the morning and at night. Never straying to take it any more doses per day because... | 8 | April 25, 2015 | 55 |
108,813 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have been on this medication for two years. It has been very affective in preventing pregnancy but the weight gain has been outrageous. I gained 30lbs since having it inserted. I'm vegan and go to the gym 3x a week, also I have a very physical job and still gained weight. Come my 3 year anniversary it will be remove... | 5 | September 19, 2017 | 7 |
118,713 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I’m almost done with my second month of Yaz and it has been really tough. I was put on birth control for PCOS as a way to regulate my hormones and period. Both months about three weeks into the pack I get headaches, nausea, upper stomach cramps, exhaustion, throwing up, extremely sensitive breasts, horrible uterine cr... | 2 | October 13, 2017 | 4 |
101,975 | Silenor | insomnia | "This stuff really did the job. It knocked me on my booty and I am used to taking medications that make you sleepy. This kept me sleeping all night long after about 3 weeks of falling asleep and not being able to stay asleep for more than an hour or two. My prescription is for 25 mg and I only took a half. Just to let ... | 8 | March 29, 2015 | 75 |
69,113 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I have been on the shot for 6 months now (and am due for my 3rd shot in 2 weeks) and I have yet to get my period! I have had no spotting throughout the 6 months. I do, however, still have the symptoms that I would have if I were to get my period at the time that I would get my period, but they're not as bad as without... | 10 | January 13, 2016 | 9 |
88,532 | Adderall | adhd | "I have ADHD and have been taking Adderall for 5 years now. I take 30mg in the morning and sometimes a 10mg in the afternoon. It helps me to focus in school and get better grades. I have gotten to the point where I will not even go to school without it." | 8 | May 10, 2008 | 57 |
17,356 | Toprol-XL | supraventricular tachycardia | "I love this medicine! It has quite literally saved my life, and has made my life much more livable. Whenever I would do anything physical, my heart would beat so fast that I would frequently faint. I went to my cardiologist, and she gave me a holter monitor. She saw what I was talking about and gave me 50mg of Toprol-... | 10 | July 23, 2010 | 102 |
102,002 | Silenor | insomnia | "Works great. No side effects. No morning effects. Good sleep for 7hrs." | 10 | September 7, 2011 | 25 |
160,558 | Buspirone | panic disorde | "Currently on week 2 and it made me feel like myself again. Anxiety/panic attacks have ruined my life the last 2 years. My first panic attack was purely physical (POUNDING heart I thought I was dying) roommate took me to the ER. The next week I was prescribed metoprolol and saw a cardiologist who suggested it was anxie... | 10 | April 22, 2015 | 61 |
230,584 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "Im 20 and took one shot back in October, my husband and I decided on trying for a baby within the next year so I did go for the second shot in December. The first month was great but ever since then I will go almost a month bleeding off a week or so then another month and I have the worst cramps ever. I am just now st... | 1 | January 22, 2011 | 10 |
104,610 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "Overall I like this pill but it makes me so emotional and moody. " | 8 | May 27, 2011 | 1 |
125,859 | Viibryd | depression | "My wife started taking Viibyrd and she got every bad side effect. Violent, angry, mania and paranoid. That is truly the drug from hell! She would scream at me for hours and then started hitting and slapping me. I had to move out of the house and get an apartment and we are probably getting divorced. Viibyrd ruined my ... | 1 | June 7, 2016 | 29 |
222,785 | Topamax | migraine prevention | "I started taking topamax a year ago and it helped with my visual migraines. I had the side affects such as; delayed speech, confusion, numbness, carbonated drinks are horrible tasting, dizziness, all the normal side affects... But they only lasted a few weeks. I'm at 100mg a day now, 50 in the morning and 50 at night.... | 6 | December 19, 2014 | 31 |
79,383 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "I had unprotected sex and took Plan B less than 24 hours after. A week later, I began to bleed for three days and by the fourth it was a brownish color. Im not sure if this was caused by the plan B or it's my period because I got my last period July 9th. I recently got very sick, sore throat, cough, back pains, tender... | 5 | August 3, 2015 | 5 |
13,772 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "This medicine has helped my son be able to control his impulse decisions and helped him be able to go to school and do homework." | 9 | January 19, 2009 | 32 |
214,356 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I don't know why so many people are having these problems, I used this product last night and did not have a single side effect. Everyone's body reacts differently, I guess I'm just one of the lucky ones. I was back to normal the next day! I would suggest using the test by Monistat that determines if you have a yeast ... | 10 | December 3, 2015 | 9 |
150,152 | Mucinex D | cough and nasal congestion | "I used Mucinex D last year taking the recommended 1 pill every 12 hours and was fine, it helped so much with my horrible sinus infection.
I'm on day 3 of some nasty congestion and decided to take Mucinex D last night at 9 pm...DO NOT TAKE THIS IN THE AFTERNOON OR NIGHT IF YOU WANT TO SLEEP. I laid down at 10 pm b... | 7 | November 16, 2016 | 11 |
159,447 | Estrace Vaginal Cream | hypoestrogenism | "Had trouble with sex, dryness, reduced libido, etc., this cream really helped!" | 9 | September 16, 2009 | 102 |
57,413 | Oxymorphone | pain | "Had my left eye destroyed by a broomstick in a fight. Doctor gave me percocet! What a joke, I was still in agony. And Opana 10 ER did the trick. " | 10 | December 4, 2009 | 14 |
122,268 | Venlafaxine | depression | "Works great for me, very effective." | 10 | May 20, 2008 | 45 |
171,132 | Methylnaltrexone | 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 |
10,644 | Spironolactone | acne | "BEAUTIFUL skin, but I experienced a 10 lb. weight gain that would not come off with diet and exercise! Ugh! Especially in the stomach and thigh area. I stopped taking it 7 days ago..." | 7 | November 7, 2013 | 27 |
43,669 | LoSeasonique | birth control | "LoSeasonique works fine as birth control. I didn't get pregnant while on it but it didn't keep my period at bay for the 3 months as stated. For me, this pill actually worked the opposite way. I had a period for 3 weeks then nothing for 1 week rather than the other way around. And it wasn't just light spotting, I had b... | 3 | March 11, 2011 | 1 |
210,130 | Linzess | irritable bowel syndrome | "Linzess has been a life saver. I started out on 145mg and now up to 290mg. Greatly reduces boating and discomfort normally felt after eating and keeps my bowls moving :)" | 9 | August 19, 2016 | 13 |
93,764 | Morphine | pain | "I found out about 3 years ago that I had systemic lupus,and it hit me like a brick wall. Besides my joints and muscles hurting, my immune system attacked my blood vessels causing my blood pressure to be uncontrollably high. The Avinza helped bring the blood pressure down as a natural side effect, and has help to manag... | 8 | August 28, 2008 | 44 |
193,433 | Cyclobenzaprine | sciatica | "This has been a wonderful addition to the pain medicines, with enabling a reduction in pain medicines from using this to stop the spasms that irritated the nerves. With my nerves less irritated, I was more fun to be around!" | 10 | March 31, 2011 | 51 |
7,642 | Xanax | anxiety | "Xanax helped me major status! When I was 22 years old tried spice its a messed up chemical synthetic THC bull.. anyways I smoked three bowls and then boom I couldn't breath my hands and muscles tightened up and I couldn't move. And my chest felt like I had 500 pounds on it! I thought I was dying and my whole body was ... | 10 | May 30, 2015 | 41 |
84,714 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I've been on the pill for a month started my second month, and almost finished with week one. So far my cramps have still been horrible, and my acne has worsen since I've been on the pill. Hoping for changes the third month!" | 2 | June 2, 2016 | 2 |
62,059 | Citalopram | depression | "Celexa is a literally a magic pill, for me. 20 minutes, tops & I feel like myself again. I've been taking it for about 4 years for 1 or 2 months a couple of times a year. The holidays are always bad. I get so sick of crying all the time. Sobbing, actually. I've tried a few other antidepressants but nothing works like ... | 10 | December 8, 2014 | 48 |
226,412 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had Implanon since September 2014. When I first got it, the week after I got my period and it lasted for 10 days. Then I didn't get my next period until November. Sometimes when I have sex I get this bad sharp pain in my abdomen. This has never happened prior to the Implanon. My period skips two months at a time ... | 8 | August 3, 2015 | 8 |
178,468 | Adzenys XR-ODT | adhd | "I did not find this medication to be effective. I approximately 3 hours of sustained attention .My energy depletes throughout the day. I do not like the gritted texture nor taste. I will not continue this medication." | 3 | November 12, 2016 | 5 |
186,796 | Benicar | high blood pressure | "Has been effective, and with no remarkable side effects. " | 9 | July 23, 2008 | 42 |
124,621 | Skyla | birth control | "Today I had Skyla inserted. Have been using regular birth control pills for years. Decided to try Skyla to curve my high blood pressure due to the hormones in the birth control pills. Was informed to take Misoprostol 24 hours before appointment to prepare the cervix (make the procedure easier). They said this procedur... | 8 | May 21, 2015 | 6 |
98,889 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got Nexplanon 8 weeks postpartum. Since I'm breastfeeding, I had no period before getting it. I got it inserted on a Friday and started bleeding the following week on Thursday. The bleeding lasted for a week straight. I'm going to assume it's my period. The only side effects I had was the bleeding and slight increas... | 9 | May 11, 2013 | 2 |
59,882 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I switched from the pill to this. I am sure this is a great method for other people, like it clears up acne and shortens periods. Not for me though. I could never get it to stay in place, always having to push it in place. I even tried a tampon applicator, but that only helped a bit. After about 5 days I took it out a... | 1 | October 13, 2015 | 6 |
52,274 | Adipex-P | weight loss | "I began talking Adipex since March 10, 2009. I am down 14 pounds. I found that after a couple of weeks I was getting a tolerance to the medication. I stopped taking it for two days and the weight started to fall off again. I exercise at least 3 times a week by walking and running on my treadmill and using stretch b... | 9 | April 2, 2009 | 69 |
184,792 | Canagliflozin | diabetes, type 2 | "I have lost extensive weight and have lots of energy but my hair is falling out and is so brittle is breaking off at the ends. My numbers have gone down but your hair is usually a good indication of your health. If the medication is doing this to my hair what other long terms effects am i going to have that I am una... | 2 | January 20, 2016 | 25 |
130,865 | Levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I usually had no problem with my period. Came every month for about 3 or 4 days max. Until this last month I had abnormal heavy bleeding, changing pads every hour. My doctor started me on progesterone despite the fact that I'm allergic to it. Insertion was very painful since my cervix is small and never had kids so in... | 5 | June 28, 2011 | 1 |
1,709 | Zolmitriptan | migraine | "I've had menstrual migraines since my late teens. I also have an aspirin allergy, so my pain relief was going to urgent care & getting phenergan shots with codeine. The pain didn't stop, it just allowed me to sleep. Then a fellow migraine sufferer told me about zomig. It's a miracle. I take 5 mg as soon as I feel the ... | 10 | May 21, 2017 | 2 |
212,836 | Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir | hepatitis c | "Diagnosed 1 yr ago Gen type 3 after other issues were being investigated. Now Into my second week of treatment no side effects to report , except tiredness and fatigue which I was already experiencing for many years . I was also suffering from aches and pains, liver pain, & dare I say it but I think I can already feel... | 5 | May 11, 2017 | 19 |
101,945 | Terbinafine | onychomycosis, toenail | "I was prescribed terbinafine tablets as I had tried curanail paint on and the urea treatment. After about 2 weeks on the tablets I noticed the Base of my nail appeared healthy and clear although after 4 weeks the infection has since spread all the way to Base of my nail so the infection is actually worse now than it w... | 1 | December 23, 2015 | 7 |
106,749 | Implanon | birth control | "If there was an option for zero stars out of ten it would receive zero. I got this put in my arm about a year and a half ago and since then have put on right around 100lbs. I never get a period but have the worst cramps I've ever had in my life around every 3 months. I've never had acne, and now I can't get rid of it ... | 1 | May 27, 2015 | 10 |
206,774 | Methadose | pain | "I have had sacral joint and nerve pain since 2000. I started taking Lortab and when those didn't work, oxy's. I finally managed to get off those by taking 5-10 Lortabs a day. I was a slave to the bottle, every hour or two. It was awful. Now I take 1-2 methadones in the morning and I am fine till the next day, about ... | 9 | June 20, 2011 | 28 |
170,272 | Quetiapine | bipolar disorde | "I went on this for bi polar disorder and depression. although it did help with my depression but not with my anger. it also made me gain weight!! Its only been a month and i'm up 15 pounds." | 1 | June 9, 2016 | 4 |
68,392 | Calcitriol | psoriasis | "I have mild psoriasis on elbows; been using Tazorac and/or Metamosone. Got a 'script for Vectical; the outcome has been quite good. Still can see some slightly red spots (which helps daily re-treatment), but mostly the skin now appears normal. I bought a second tube before my coupons expired (see below).
The sho... | 8 | May 21, 2012 | 6 |
53,664 | Alesse | birth control | "If you're looking for a birth control that's easy on your body in the sense that you don't get mood swings, no weight gain, good sex drive, etc., you might like Alesse. If you're looking for all that as well as an acne treatment, BEWARE (especially if you have adult acne)! My doctor put me on Alesse because I was look... | 5 | December 3, 2010 | 6 |
162,225 | Hyaluronan | osteoarthritis | "I've been getting Orthovisc injections for 12 years, I'm 52, just had first of 3 again this am. Makes big difference for me, and has. Tried another brand, 3 shots in one, yikes and didn't last. Yes the 3rd shot more painful, and yes feels a bit wobbly at first after each injection but gone within a day. Still snow... | 10 | August 4, 2017 | 8 |
38,775 | Esomeprazole | erosive esophagitis | "I have been on this medicine for about three years with good effect. My problem has cleared up. However, for the last week I have woken at about 1.30 am with severe heartburn so obviously the medication no longer is working. " | 9 | December 8, 2012 | 19 |
157,564 | Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "I recently just got diagnosed about a month two weeks ago. My viral load was 38000 and CD count was 259 and I started treatment about three weeks ago and so far I haven't had any negative side effects and am really hoping it stays like the same." | 8 | October 8, 2012 | 9 |
28,499 | Lexapro | anxiety | "My experience with Lexapro has been a positive one. I've been on it after my social anxiety became intolerable and I'd hit the lowest low of my life -- had a few anxiety attacks and was doing horrible at work. I wasn't able to keep anything straight, was disorganized, forgetful, anxious, irresponsible, irritable. I ... | 7 | March 27, 2013 | 72 |
148,685 | Mirena | birth control | "Today I went in for my IUD Mirena insertion, and I have to say it was a bad experience for me. HOWEVER, here's my situation, I have only had ever light and short periods. I have never experienced cramps or sharp pains during my period. During the procedure I had insane cramping right away and I felt like I was going t... | 7 | September 22, 2016 | 2 |
61,952 | Citalopram | depression | "This medicine has been very helpful to me. I have always been very reluctant to try medications. This medication has stopped the crying everyday, the constant anger, and helped significantly with anxiety. I have been on Celexa for almost 3 months and I feel a little better everyday, it just takes time. I've had night ... | 9 | April 24, 2015 | 66 |
10,072 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I just started my 2nd pack of Lo Loestrin Fe this past Sunday. I have to admit when I first starting this pill I was a little skeptic because it is such a low dose pill. I absolutely LOVE this pill so far. I do not have a ton of side effects like with other pills. Last summer I briefly was on Ortho Tri-cyclen and it m... | 10 | May 6, 2013 | 55 |
62,725 | Citalopram | depression | "After years of trying everything from self medication to prescription drugs, Celexa has proven to be the best (for me). My marriage has been saved and countless friendships as well. I have no side effects on this medication and I love that. I have tried countless others and they either had terrible side effects or ju... | 10 | December 10, 2008 | 355 |
198,317 | Exenatide | diabetes, type 2 | "As a prediabetic, I am anxious to not hit a "tipping point" into full diabetes. I asked my GP for Vitroza, but could only get insurance to cover Byetta. Three weeks later and 25 pounds less, I am thrilled. I still lap swim 3 times a week and lift weights with no hunger or sweet cravings. Also I inject in my thigh with... | 10 | December 20, 2015 | 19 |
144,701 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "So many people warned me against it but I wouldn't listen. The convenience of not taking something every day or having to use condoms with my partner was too alluring. But 100% not worth it. I bled 20 days of the month - mostly spotting but due to unexpected random heavy periods at completely random times I had to wea... | 1 | February 12, 2016 | 6 |
186,089 | Desvenlafaxine | major depressive disorde | "I suffer from GAD, what is depression, anxiety and insomnia. The episode started in March 2015. I felt tiredness every day. I increased my physical activity to make my body triger to relax. It did not work. Within three months my diptession got worse. I felt anxiety, discomfort in my body, tiredness, lost interest to... | 9 | July 15, 2015 | 6 |
171,076 | Quetiapine | depression | "Helped a lot." | 9 | June 4, 2009 | 17 |
69,046 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I have been on the depo shot for over a year now and I regret having it done! Everyone's bodies are different! But my experience wasn't good put it that way. I always have bad headaches and belly ache. The main problem for me was the weight gain I used to be size 12 now I'm size 16-18!!! I always feel depressed and ge... | 2 | February 12, 2016 | 4 |
73,795 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been on this medication for 5 months now and I love it! I had a little bleeding between my periods the first month or two, but now nothing. And my periods are so much lighter! The only problem I have is that it's about $40 even with my insurance, but otherwise I love it!" | 10 | October 11, 2012 | 3 |
109,818 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Wow! reading all the comments, make me realise I am not alone. Had mine since May the 5th. Small side effects, sore breasts, a bit tired. 3 weeks with no bleeding then since the 27 of may, no stop. My period used to be very heaving, 7 to 8 days straight, but with the implant I wear only small pads. I can't complain th... | 5 | July 11, 2016 | 2 |
4,231 | Didrex | obesity | "I have used this medication for many years, it keeps the weight off of me and helps me to concentrate much better. I believe I actually had ADD and I was very unorganized it has helped me in numerous ways without any negative reactions and I do not have to increase the dosage its always been the same. I am very happy ... | 10 | January 27, 2015 | 24 |
86,605 | Invokana | diabetes, type 2 | "I was prescribed Invokana for high glucose (Prediabetes), not diabetic yet. I have been on the medicine a little over a month. I developed a yeast infection and my hair is shedding a lot--handfuls at a time. Dermatologist said it would shed for up to 10 more weeks. What a horrible side effect that is not mentioned a... | 1 | September 8, 2014 | 84 |
181,193 | Prozac | obsessive compulsive disorde | "I take this medicine primarily for obsessive compulsive disorder, but I also have depression and general anxiety disorder that it helps with. I took it several years ago but it pooped out on me, and my psychiatrist decided to try it again about two years ago. I worked up to 80 mgs because she said that I needed a real... | 10 | May 20, 2017 | 19 |
193,033 | Dextroamphetamine | adhd | "After being switched from Vyvanse Capsules to Dextroamphetamine tablets, I can respire better." | 10 | March 6, 2013 | 12 |
105,968 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "I started taking strattera at 25mg. The first week was crazy I felt like I could do anything. I had so much time on my hands and accomplished so much. I no longer had to fight with myself to wake up. I had so much energy and "the foggy" feeling was gone. I could focus and what I had to do do it and then move on to the... | 10 | July 19, 2015 | 30 |
193,307 | Cyclobenzaprine | muscle spasm | "Have had lower back pain from an injury 5 years ago picking up an incredibly heavy cabinet full of books. Yeah I know super intelligent! Have tried Xanax, ib protein 800 and Advil and nothing takes the pain away like flexeril 10mg consistantly right before bed! Wonder drug for me! Best part of all its non addicting. D... | 10 | August 14, 2015 | 73 |
144,148 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've been bleeding for a year and a half consistently. I just don't know if I can take it out without causing more bleeding. Absolutely do not suggest." | 1 | June 13, 2016 | 8 |
209,415 | Zomig | migraine | "This is the first medicine that actually ALWAYS gets rid of my migraine with minimal side effects. It's like a miracle as far as I'm concerned." | 10 | December 17, 2013 | 29 |
218,688 | Colesevelam | high cholesterol | "Have been on Welchol Oral Suspension or Tabs for a little less than a year, my LDL-C went down about 38%. Oral Suspension is a nice option, just mix in water bottle with 3/4 filled with water, shake it and have with my dinner." | 10 | July 20, 2010 | 51 |
159,012 | TriNessa | 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 |
69,545 | Buprenorphine | chronic pain | "I was given Butrans 10 after gallbladder surgery, and ended up with adhesions, I started the patches 1 every 7 days and was shocked the next morning after applying it the day before, I had been getting up in the night to take Norco 10 and also 3 to 4 Norcos during the day, the first 3 months the 10 mg worked great wit... | 10 | December 28, 2014 | 40 |
101,400 | Viorele | birth control | "This is the only bc that I have been able to tolerate since I had my first child over 10 years ago. I had no problems prior to pregnancy. I had a hard time after my 2nd child. No period, thyroiditis, mood swings, depression...yuck! I have evened out now. I did have headaches, nausea, breast tenderness and mood swings ... | 8 | October 25, 2017 | 0 |
92,825 | Vortioxetine | depression | "20 mg. Very disappointed with AD effects after 4 months. Less cravings for booze + cigs than effexor. Constipation, sluggishness, slightly improved cognition." | 2 | August 29, 2017 | 3 |
210,025 | Fiorinal with Codeine | headache | "4 day migraines reduced to an overnight sleep on Fiorinal w/ Codeine
HUGE DIFFERENCE" | 10 | October 22, 2017 | 1 |
180,694 | Adderall XR | adhd | "I am a 23 year old male 175lbs, on Adderall 20mg XR. Great tool. Motivation and self-esteem awesome boost. Focused and better moods. Persistent anxiety lessened. Some grogginess but manageable so long as you eat appropriately. Minor loss of appetite. Been on Strattera and Lexapro in past, no comparability to Adderall... | 10 | April 29, 2009 | 27 |
115,047 | Diazepam | anxiety | "I started having major panic attacks and general anxiety cuased by the bereavement of my daughter who dies unexpectedly a few months ago. I would wake up int he morning with butterflies in my stomach and feeling like a deer in the headlights. As the day progressed it only got worse. After weeks of this it was just unb... | 10 | May 13, 2015 | 140 |
88,405 | Adderall | adhd | "Keeps you focused. However when it wears off I can't sleep till 6 hours later." | 9 | November 21, 2013 | 30 |
82,235 | Liraglutide | obesity | "I am on my third box of Saxenda and I have not lost one ounce. I had lost 50 pounds on my own but couldn't go any further. My doctor recommended Saxenda. I started August 22 and it is now November 16. I went back to the doctor and he stated I am the only one who has not lost of the patients he recommended. He eve... | 1 | November 16, 2015 | 18 |
82,253 | Liraglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "I've been on Victoza for 2 & a half years. I was a little nauseated at first but my a1c has been around 6 since i started taking it. I've also lost 70 lbs! I feel better than I ever have!" | 10 | October 18, 2015 | 55 |
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