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153,086
Doxycycline
acne
"I'm 15 and had pretty bad acne for about three years. My dermatologist percribed 150mg doxycycline haplate to take once in the AM, also paired with 0.1% adapalene gel 2 or 3 times a week and cetaphil gentle face clenser every night This has tremendously helped my acne!!!! Also i use PanOxyl face wash (recommend by der...
9
July 18, 2016
7
207,229
Valtrex
herpes simplex, suppression
"I've had HSV-1 (Cold Sores) for the past 10 years with a flare-up, in what seems, every 3-4 years so daily prevention was never a big deal to me. At first I'd just hit it with some Abreva and toss a bandaid to cover the unsightliness and in a about 3 weeks, it would go away. My last flare-up, I went to the medic who...
8
September 16, 2016
9
199,312
Depo-Provera
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I got my very first Depo shot in May and got my period on schedule in June, except it lasted for 2 weeks. Two weeks after it ended I got my period again (July 5th) and have been on it for the past 7 weeks, going on 8. I'm waiting for it to bleed out but it recently got heavier. I've called around to different offices ...
1
August 25, 2015
3
347
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"I am 21 and Since I first received the shot in January, I have been bleeding ever since. Sometimes light, sometimes like an actual period, with cramps and migraines. Also, this medicine has completely jacked up my hormones. I am angry ALL the time, ALWAYS sad. I cry everyday, over the smallest issues, or for no reaso...
4
April 24, 2013
21
175,198
Linaclotide
constipation, chronic
"It saved my life. Back in January I was so constipated I literally was vomiting up my back-up for 12 hours straight and ended up in the ER. I have been backed-up since before Thanksgiving. I might have been able to have a bowel movement if I was lucky once every week or two. My stomach hurt so bad. I tried oral laxati...
10
March 10, 2013
105
9,960
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"I had surgery a little over a year ago because I had a 6cm cyst on my ovary. Two months later, more cysts started to develop so I went on Lo Loestrin to stop the pain and help my periods. (They were extremely heavy with bad cramping, had to change my super plus tampon every hour) Now, after being on it for 6 months, I...
8
October 10, 2013
20
66,172
Propranolol
hemangioma
"My daughter has a birthmark on her shoulder and she is not quite 14 months old, appeared when she was almost 2 months old, by 12 months is was like a golf ball. Was getting quite concerned of the size, was put on 2mls twice a day every 12 hours and has gone down heaps to our relief."
10
May 14, 2009
9
45,295
Fluoxetine
anxiety and stress
"In about 1996 I started Prozac for 13 years and then it stopped working, I was on 2 different meds since then but the last one caused excessive body sweating to the point where I could not work as I work with the public. I just went back on Prozac 3 days ago and I already feel so calm and rational. When I was on it...
10
January 29, 2016
107
161,797
Diphenhydramine
insomnia
"I use this instead of Xanax. It works and has no hangover effect. My concern, however, is that a thrombophlebitis might have been the result of more that a month's moderate usage. I did go to the hospital where lab work was done and a wet-scan ultra-sound was done, with no evidence of clotting. I will continue to u...
8
November 2, 2010
6
40,631
Prezcobix
hiv infection
"I switched from epzicom,rayataz,norvir, to epzicom,prezcobix. So far i got itchy rash on my arm my viral load has gone up. gives me insomnia swollen legs , back pain , realy bad insomnia . i would not recomend this to anyone . the original reg i was on just gave me insomnia so i am going to switch back and hope my vir...
1
May 20, 2016
4
11,359
Telmisartan
high blood pressure
"Micardis has stabilized my blood pressure. I can't take the Micardis with HCT because I have had problems with my kidneys. I do feel less patient and irritable to my wife and kids."
8
April 4, 2009
58
186,573
Desvenlafaxine
depression
"I was taking Pristiq for 3 weeks and it was working well. After six weeks I started experiencing extreme agitation and severe headaches where I could not function. "
2
July 12, 2010
14
97,211
St. john's wort
depression
"Fantastic product .... seriously you most try for anxiety or low mood . Man of 46 I suffer stress anxiety low mood .... 450mg twice a day .... boom .... works a treat .... go for it .... don't delay you will better in no time"
10
January 3, 2017
63
172,975
Clonazepam
anxiety
"I am so grateful to find other's who actually are thankful to this medicine. I have been beating myself up over taking it for the past two years, due to this new medication free obsession (which is good advice for some), but this is the ONLY medication that has made me feel better. Instead of going up in dosage, after...
10
December 25, 2012
157
3,507
Nitrofurantoin
urinary tract infection
"I take this medication with food per the instructions I was given, yet I do experience a very very severe headache with this medication that does not get better with pain medication such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen. I even tried my Sumatriptan that I normally use for migraines hoping it would help but it very sadly did no...
8
August 25, 2015
3
44,402
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I've used this pill for a month and I've gained 10 pounds in just one month, and I became very moody. Besides, I've got a break through bleeding and it lasted over than a week. "
1
May 31, 2010
4
215,469
Copper
birth control
"I have had the Paragard for 2 weeks and have had a headache everyday since the 3rd day. I have been exhausted and weak. One night I had 1 cocktail and felt like I was dying and could hardly walk without feeling like I would faint. My brain is foggy, I can't concentrate and feel like I am in a bad dream every day."
2
November 21, 2017
0
181,528
Prozac
depression
"Been on fluoxetine for 7 weeks now, I got my script from my GP. I told him I wanted to start with 10mgs in the morning and 10 at night. That didn't work out because it affected the last 4 hrs of sleep. So I just started taking the 20mgs in the morning. At first I would feel jittery for a few hours. Into my 8th week I'...
6
March 11, 2014
31
332
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"I'm 23 years old and have been using Depo-Provera for a year and a half and I love it. I hope I never go back to the pill. I did gain about 7 pounds the first year but I'm not sure I can blame that completely on the shot. I was able to the extra weight within 6 weeks of diet/exercise. I rarely have a period and even t...
10
June 25, 2013
13
120,311
Montelukast
asthma
"Started Singulair approx 1 wk ago. I will say it's an asthma miracle, but the side effects are unreal. I had extreme irritability (out of character for me) severe fatigue when normally active, mood changes, depression, anxiety. I wish doctors would really explain this to new users thanks to all of you who reviewd this...
1
March 31, 2015
65
110,402
Nexplanon
birth control
"I had the implant for two years. The first yr was nice. No symptoms or anything. Second was awful tho!! My bleeding was 3 weeks long. A got awful acne. Violent cramps, and so so so so moody. Like I literally wanted to kill someone. I couldn't take it anymore so u got it out. And let me just say, getting it put in is m...
6
January 28, 2016
0
101,106
Rexulti
major depressive disorde
"I've just started the starter pack of Rexulti I am on day 3. It is replacing Ability in my meds. I feel a lift in the depression, however I am experiencing some agitation and anxiety. I'm hoping this improves. It is affecting my dreaming...they aren't nightmares, just very vivid and strange. I am hopeful for this...
7
October 7, 2015
54
192,601
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
premenstrual dysphoric disorde
"I loved Gianvi. I took it for about 5 years, and noticed minimal side effects. I feel like birth control pills really help stabilize people who have hormonal mood problems to begin with; but if they are fine to begin with, they throw it off balance and cause side effects. I was not fine to begin with. Very irregular, ...
7
September 21, 2012
10
160,084
Cloderm
atopic dermatitis
"Miraculous"
10
September 27, 2015
1
143,771
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I got my nexplenon inserted about 5 months ago. I stayed on my birth control pill for a month after to help my body adjust and everything was going fine. I had 2 normal periods and up until about a month ago everything was running smoothly. My mom and boyfriend have noticed a big change in my attitude noting that I'm ...
3
October 10, 2016
16
108,776
Nexplanon
birth control
"I've had this form of bc 4 years now. About one year after using this product I started having mood swings feeling so weak and tired,but never thought about my Nexplanon having to be the blame! Making an appointment next week to have it removed!! I use to never take a nap after work now just about everyday I feel awfu...
2
August 6, 2017
5
155,232
Metronidazole
trichomoniasis
"After reading the reviews, I was anxious about taking my 4 pill 2k mg mega dose. It is bitter to say the least. But I have have tasted way worse. Rotten porkchops, spoiled rice, siphoned gasoline all top this over rated little pill. Be prepared and have a sweet soda ready and you will be fine. as far as its effect...
5
January 27, 2016
9
33,638
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20
birth control
"Before I got on this pill I was experiencing extreme extreme cramps to the point where I could not sleep through the night without waking up two times each hour from the pain. I started this pill and have been on it for about a month now and have not got cramps at all! All of my cramps have disappeared! I'm so happy f...
7
December 19, 2011
2
146,042
Suboxone
opiate dependence
"After 20+ years of "functional" opiate abuse, I finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired. At the advice of some NA friends, I found a kind and compassionate Suboxone doctor. Amazingly, I have not had a single relapse the whole time on the Sub, and it's been nearly seven years. Not one! So now, with so...
10
September 2, 2015
75
153,014
Doxycycline
pneumonia
"Second day taking it so I am not completely sure what to expect. The nausea is intense after taking it, although I expected that to happen with a heavier antibiotic. Trying it with an apple tonight."
7
May 20, 2016
6
160,128
Rivaroxaban
pulmonary embolism
"My 14 year old daughter suffered from pulmonary embolism after a long haul flight. After long discussions with doctors, it was agreed she would be on Xarelto. She has the height and weight of an adult so it made sense for her to be on Rivaroxaban. Various tests are being carried out as she is too young to have blood c...
8
September 18, 2016
4
90,858
Roxicodone
pain
"This medicine was great. Like you all say I got my life back, but then I started to get to where I felt like I was 80 years old in the morning I had severe leg cramps causing me to walk like a 80 year old women would walk, and I am only 46. I had pain in my calves and in my heels, shoulder pain severe. I could not sit...
5
December 17, 2011
32
3,378
Nitrofurantoin
urinary tract infection
"Took 1 pill woke up with rapid heartbeat 117 , chills, fever, head pressure, blood pressure high and nausea. It's been 4 hrs and heartbeat not back to normal. Beware, this is one bad drug"
1
February 13, 2016
22
71,806
Tramadol
pain
"Prescribed for pain on a as needed basis. Make me feel euphoric but does little for the pain. Makes me itch and I don't sleep well when taking. Always wake up with a hangover type headache. Now, If I mix it with a Goodys power or another NSAIDs it works ok. Side effects are still problematic."
4
September 2, 2016
15
168,665
Vilazodone
major depressive disorde
"30 y/o female struggling with OCD/MDD/GAD since 14yo. The pack I received started 1wk at 10mg, then 1wk at 20 mg then the next 2wk at 40mg. The second week I was actually feeling hopeful that I may have found a medication that works for me again. Things quickly changed once I started the 40mg dose. I wake up in a stup...
4
June 15, 2016
31
189,464
Oxycodone
pain
"I have had severe AS/RA (Ankylosing Spondylitis/Rheumatoid Arthritis) since I was 7 Years old. I am 25 now. I have been on Oxycodone 30 mg 6x daily and Embeda 60 mg 2 x daily and used with my Enbrel I can do most things I should be able to do normally."
9
December 12, 2010
3
140,399
Ubiquinone
dietary supplementation
"I love this product. I wish I would have known about it years ago. Make sure to take it early so you'll be able to sleep."
10
November 6, 2010
54
117,291
Rythmol SR
atrial fibrillation
"Rythmol 325mg twice daily is my life saver after trying 3 others over past 8 years with 6 cardioversions."
10
August 7, 2010
32
219,812
Amitriptyline
post traumatic stress disorde
"Keep you from wanting to kill yourself make you feel more comfortable just meadows you out keeps me from having back flashing. First time I didn't like bad side affects the Dr gave me 50mg a day but I take 50mg bed time then I cut pill in half late morning and early evening. First time taking make you sleep rea...
10
June 10, 2017
5
134,381
Prednisone
asthma
"I have asthma and usually twice a year I have to take prednisone. About two years ago I was in the E.R and they gave me a 10mg shot of Decadron. Well both arms went numb. Now every time I take a steroid either shot or by mouth my left arm will go numb. I am going to my allergist tomorrow and do a drug challenge for pr...
8
November 14, 2011
33
227,237
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I got the Nexplanon 6 weeks after I had my daughter. At first I DID NOT LIKE IT AT ALL! I wasn't on my period when I had gotten it inserted but shortly after that I had my period for 3 months straight, it was heavy bleeding for the whole 3 months, I had contacted my obgyn and they gave me pills to stop bleeding, did n...
9
January 9, 2014
8
124,590
Skyla
birth control
"I was scared to death to have my Skyla inserted, but after getting it done yesterday, it really was no big deal at all. I took 800mg of Ibuprofen an hour before my appointment and that helped me relax quite a bit. My boyfriend came with me to the appointment and held my hand through the whole thing and that helped a l...
10
August 26, 2015
2
201,439
Zoloft
social anxiety disorde
"I am 14 y/o, female and currently take 200mg of Zoloft. The first 3 months I was on Zoloft I felt so free, happy, able to approach people with ease and engage socially. (might have been placebo) This feeling wore off, and even when I tried going up on my dosage multiple times, it didn't change anything. Zoloft has...
3
June 12, 2015
24
38,992
Contrave
weight loss
"I took Contrave for approximately 3 weeks. I did not lose any weight. I felt uneasy the entire time. Nauseous, lightheaded, vertigo symptoms and wobbly legs. My mind said I was hungry/starving even as I was eating a meal. I did not like the fact that you had to 'ramp-up' to four pills a day. My experience was n...
1
August 16, 2017
9
81,768
Liraglutide
obesity
"I started Saxenda 2 weeks ago had only 1 day of side effects. I can say I like the results and have lost 10lbs in 2 weeks."
8
March 3, 2017
21
133,591
Robaxin
muscle spasm
"Somehow I managed to pinch a nerve in my right neck/shoulder area and it has been causing shooting pains from the shoulder to the thumb, numbing of the thumb, and occasional spasms in the shoulder area. The Robaxin has helped in a dramatic way, not 100% but definitely 75-80% better."
8
December 24, 2011
78
202,216
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
acne
"I went to a new dermatologist because my acne is out of control. I've had acne for 10 years and this is the worst it has ever been. He gave me Acanya for the morning and it stings so bad I could cry. My face turns red, it's tight, burning, and not improving. I've been using Acanya for almost a week, I know results...
2
December 8, 2009
22
2,212
Metformin
polycystic ovary syndrome
"Hey guys. I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome a few days ago. I gained weight and I didn't have my period for over 8 months. I am not over weight but I was still advised to lose weight. I am on Metformin 500 one a day and after ONE day I got my period! Amazing! I did have pains and I felt sick but nothin...
10
January 25, 2015
60
198,553
Prednisone
ulcerative colitis
"Not a suitable long term drug for Ulcerative colitis. It's just put my 75 year old Father in hospital as it's contributed to his blood sugar rising past 30!"
1
November 18, 2009
17
176,394
Lorazepam
anxiety
"Ativan was prescribed inpatient to me. After major suicidal ideations and an active plan, I was given this to take when required ( about 3 to 4 mg a day ) inpatient. I am on Lamictal, Lexapro and ritalin also Seroquel as needed for sleep, plus Ativan 1 mg when required. I usually take 1 mg in the evening. Works gr...
9
September 6, 2015
25
114,953
Diazepam
anxiety
"Valium/is a life saver. INSTANT calming from anxiety, depression. Put the tablet under your tongue .. immediately released into your system. ADDICTED? So what?, it works .. no different than HAVING TO TAKE HEART MEDS for the rest of my life. I'm not addicted to them .. they keep me alive. Valium keeps me sane and...
10
February 16, 2016
114
52,124
Adipex-P
weight loss
"Have lost 34 pounds in 4 months, hubby has lost 30 pounds in 4 months. Not to mention the size loss... huge BMI drops."
10
November 29, 2010
19
216,581
Sucralfate
stomach ulce
"This is a great medication for ulcer pain. But there is one major side effect that is intolerable, constipation. After using it for two days my stool was so hard that it took 2 Fleet water enema's and a mineral oil enema just to get the stool down. "
3
April 5, 2010
67
211,781
Lamotrigine
bipolar disorde
"I moved from quetiapine to lamictal about six weeks ago. I have stopped itching as badly now, and feel quite good. Currently taking 200mgs. I am having trouble sleeping, Here in England Dr doesn't prescribe sleeping pills. I'm very tired in the morning as a result and early evening, then come alive! I feel things be...
8
January 31, 2017
24
215,214
Lubiprostone
constipation, chronic
"Amitiza is GREAT! My constipation began 11 years ago at the age 20 which caused me to deal with very bad fissures. I hated going to the bathroom. I would be in the bathroom for literally an hour to an hour and a half mentally trying to prepare myself for what would occur. I began taking laxatives every other day just ...
10
March 17, 2015
45
183,518
Cymbalta
ibromyalgia
"i believe it was working for all my problems, including fibromyalgia, anxiety, and depression. However the side effects out weighed the benefits."
5
November 6, 2010
7
64,796
Sertraline
anxiety and stress
"I have been taking Sertraline for 3 months now for anxiety, I started with 50mg and have had very bad mood swings, aggression attacks and feeling of throwing up for roughly a week, however after that I started to feel much better until a month later, I was feeling just like before taking the medicine (anxious) . So th...
9
August 11, 2015
52
153,878
Sitavig
cold sores
"I have had about four cold sores a year throughout my teens and through my twenties. My dentist had a Sitavig poster in his office and gave me a prescription when I asked about it. I got a cold sore over 4th of July while at the beach and quickly applied Sitavig. I didn't have any issues with tablet in my gum and was ...
10
September 21, 2016
5
184,263
Hydroxyzine
anxiety
"I was on Citalopram and it caused my anxiety to get worse.. My doctor put me on this "as needed" and it has worked wonders! I take it with my Lamotrigine (Lamictol)."
8
December 13, 2015
14
179,081
Olanzapine
bipolar disorde
"I initially started on 5 mg and after 2 weeks my doctor put me on 10 mg. I feel fantastic. My mind doesn't race anymore and I'm finally sleeping all night long. Short lived groggy feeling in morning, I make myself get up and move, that seems to work the best. The suicidal thoughts are gone and I just feel really good....
8
October 8, 2017
3
223,642
Omalizumab
asthma, maintenance
"I am glad to see that so many people had a positive experience with Xolair on this review page, I hope these reviews are real. I was fine on Xolair for about a year, although I will say I did not notice too much difference. In fairness, my asthma was relatively under control at the time with a daily steroid (Symbico...
1
May 11, 2017
19
44,166
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"The only reason I found this website is because I noticed all the side effects I was having from this birth control and wanted to know how others felt. I had been thinking something was wrong or I was just depressed or something but now it all makes sense. I have gained SO MUCH WEIGHT its ridiculous and I hardly eat a...
1
November 9, 2011
10
68,834
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"I've gotten 2 shots so far, and I'm pretty sure it's making me completely crazy. Even scarier, since I started this medicine, I started getting crazy headaches. I was at work and my face started going numb and then I started seeing all these bright lights and then I couldn't see out of my left eye... Btw I'm 28. I ha...
3
August 25, 2016
5
146,125
Suboxone
opiate dependence
"I was a heroin addict for the past 5 years. I was in and out of detox 6-7 times. I never wanted to be on Suboxone outside of detox, because of the horror stories I had heard. This medication saved my life. I got clean on January 1 of this year (checked into detox, again, on Dec 31-- yes, New Years Eve). I decided ...
10
May 7, 2014
62
194,463
Atorvastatin
high cholesterol
"I have been on Lipitor for two weeks and will stop tomorrow. My legs are hurting and cannot sleep. For the first few days I was fine but now I ache from my hips down to my calfs. I also have stomach cramps. This is not for me, will tell Dr. this week and hopefully can try something else."
1
September 8, 2017
14
175,764
Levaquin
bacterial infection
"I was prescribed Levaquin 750 milligrams for bacterial conjunctivitis. It work when nothing else would. Two thumbs up"
10
August 6, 2016
8
141,761
Escitalopram
depression
"I have been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now. I've been suffering from bad depression and anxiety pretty much all of my life, and I've tried almost all of the other SSRI and SNRIs. I discontinued all of the others due to horrible sexual side effects or bad sweating and night sweats. I have been really pleased with Lex...
7
February 25, 2011
1
6,620
Primidone
benign essential trem
"Long term use of this drug caused really bad side effects in my husband. It caused his body to quit producing a natural sodium."
1
June 10, 2017
2
196,315
Eszopiclone
insomnia
"Lunesta vs generic I have taken Lunesta for several years. My mind refuses to turn off at night and I typically would only sleep three hours or so. Lunesta worked great! I fell asleep fairly soon after I took it then woke up at 6am without drowsiness. This generic however, does absolutely nothing! My mind races ...
1
September 16, 2017
3
180,617
Adderall XR
adhd
"I'm an 18 year old girl and I have ADD along with Bipolar/Schizoaffective. Because I have psychotic symptoms, the highest dose of Adderall I can take is 30mg. My problem is, it doesn't keep me focused more then 3 hours or so because the dose is low and even though it's a low dose, I can't seem to eat at all. I've been...
1
September 11, 2015
13
201,259
Zoloft
panic disorde
"I am women 45 and suffer of general anxiety and panic attacs voor 25 jears. I took Zoloft already tree times in my life and it helped me every time. But every time I stopped my sympthomes turned back. I am taking Zoloft again voor 5 weeks and for the first time I have very bad side effects like naussea more panic bad ...
10
June 24, 2016
17
63,060
Tranexamic acid
menorrhagia
"I started taking Lysteda just one day ago and I can tell the difference in my period. Before taking this medication I would use 2 bags of 14 overnight pads in 3 days. I have used pantyliners this week. It works."
10
July 6, 2011
46
87,370
Dulcolax Laxative
constipation
"I have been battling constipation for a week now and had finally given in and bought dulcolax laxative tablets (Worst mistake ever). I took one tablet a 9 pm, woke up in a cold sweat at 2 am and experienced stomach cramps (with the urge to go but couldn't) and horrendous vomiting. Finally settled back in to bed aroun...
3
February 2, 2016
4
104,250
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
polycystic ovary syndrome
"I have been on Jolessa for 41 days and for the last 16 I have been bleeding some days with terrible terrible cramping then clotting like crazy and just when I think it's over it remains and I am bleeding again. I can't wait for my appointment, I may stop before then."
2
December 27, 2012
7
214,241
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Well, I used the one work the little egg that goes inside and mine came with anti itch cream and some feminine wipes with aloe and vitamin E. 3 hours after insertion I experienced slight burning and a little itching, so I used the wipes they provided and just patted it on my vajayjay and the aloe relived the discomfor...
10
February 11, 2016
4
126,188
Viibryd
depression
"I have tried so many medicines like Zoloft, Bupropion, Venafaxaline, etc. I talked to my doctor and he decided to put me on Viibryd as a last resort before turning me over to a Psychiatrist. He said 80% of his patients had a positive result from taking Viibryd. Only 20% didn't. I have only been on Viibryd for a total ...
9
September 2, 2012
11
25,324
Flector Patch
pain
"Seems to be working pretty well, but it's hard to keep in place for 12 hours on my back while still trying to go about some normal activity. Probably needs more adhesive."
7
May 3, 2009
25
153,590
Doxycycline
acne
"I went to the dermatologist last week and already I have been seeing AMAZING results! My acne before wasn't awful, but I wanted it to be completely gone. So my doctor prescribed me Doryx and CeraVe face lotion. So far I haven't had any breakouts and my pore size has shrunk. Also, I haven't had any stomach pains. Good ...
8
September 29, 2010
31
215,689
Copper
birth control
"I've had 2 cooper IUD's. The first one for 6 years and in the end I got it removed because I developed thyroid disease and read the copper IUD may be related to that. I really never knew for sure but I noticed a drastic change after I got it removed, I eased up on panic attacks I was having, and just felt so much bett...
1
April 5, 2017
2
122,203
Venlafaxine
anxiety and stress
"This medicine is giving me extreme bone pain. It started in one knee, spread to my legs, then up to my elbows, back of the rib cage. I'm trying to stop the drug before it reaches my skull. The pain would be unbelievable."
4
April 27, 2009
6
207,811
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"I've used many colonoscopy prep regimens and this is one of the best. My #1 choice is Pico Salax, which tastes good (like Tang), but is not available in the US. After that I'd prefer pills but those have never been an option for me. Suprep ranks next. I have chronic severe constipation so I took an enema and Correc...
8
August 26, 2015
6
80,313
Ribavirin
hepatitis c
"48 weeks treatment of HCV 1(a b) by NHS (UK national free Medicaid? equivalent). Dosage was lowered at one point due to adverse side effects on blood count, re: haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia. Post treatment suffered acute pancreatitis episode. Numerous other adverse side effects during an...
1
January 23, 2016
7
75,201
Mirapex
restless legs syndrome
"After using Mirapex for approximately a year, it slowly became less effective. Although I had been without any symptoms of RLS, I now began to experience increasing episodes of RLS. With the help of my doctor, I have used different combinations of medicines (including Mirapex) until we found the right one. It seems pr...
7
November 5, 2009
32
225,628
Bupropion
depression
"I have been on Wellbutrin SR 100 mg 2x/day for 5 months and it has helped me a lot. I have panic disorder, agoraphobia, and major depression. It has drastically improved my ability to go out and do things. My thoughts don't get stuck on anything that could potentially make me anxious (for the most part). I also take Z...
8
March 5, 2013
82
219,362
Dexmethylphenidate
adhd
"I have taken a number of ADHD medications starting around 6th or 7th grade to help with school. I tried Vyvanse, Concerta, Ritalin, and Focalin. Focalin by far has been my favorite. When on Focalin I could crank out work and was very effective. While many people complain about the lack of hunger you feel, this was ...
9
January 30, 2016
23
206,538
Valsartan
high blood pressure
"I was prescribed Valsartan (generic of Diovan) 80 mg, plus Metoprolol ER 25 mg. I've been taking these for about 6 months, during which time I've had muscle stiffness, joint pain, decreased urine flow, cough, vision changes, and some of the other listed side effects. I stopped Valsartan a week ago , and stopped Meto...
4
April 26, 2016
46
113,288
Bisacodyl
constipation
"I never write reviews but I really felt I had to genuinely help someone consider AVOIDING this medication. I have never had such an awful experience from an over the counter medicine in my life. Took 2 pills (recommended dose 1-3) around 11:00 p.m before I went to sleep. Woke up in the middle of the night in SEVERE ab...
3
August 21, 2015
2
208,126
Zyclara
keratosis
"Took for 9 days and developed terrible flu like symptoms -- doctor said to stop. Still having symptoms several days later. The medicine did bring out keratosis spots but not worth the side effects."
3
November 21, 2011
17
188,439
ParaGard
birth control
"33 y/o w/ 1 child, ParaGuard (copper IUD) over 2 yrs now. Originally chose due to non-hormonal option (had extreme nausea on the pill.) POSITIVE: had immediate nausea relief, no daily pill, no mood swings/weight changes. NEGATIVE: long, heavy, painful periods like never before & did not improve over time. 1-2 days b...
6
March 6, 2017
9
16,135
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"This is the third week I have been on this pill. Absolutely worst birth control I have ever taken. I have been having really bad pains in my chest like the left side where my heart is. Shortness of breath, pains in my breast, and mind grains on a daily basis. I am stopping this pill as of today. I think I will just us...
1
May 2, 2016
4
148,026
Norethindrone
birth control
"I love this pill option. No negative side effects. Short menstrual, less acne"
10
March 12, 2016
15
1,477
Ultram ODT
chronic pain
"I have to say this med has helped me a lot it has taken my pain from 8 to 3 I drive a semi so I'm very limited on what I can take. Also sitting in that seat for hours on end would make me want to hang it up. The pain was so bad then I was put on tramadol now I can play with my kids right after driving for hours and j...
10
February 7, 2016
59
97,456
Voltaren Gel
osteoarthritis
"I was prescribed this medication for use on several areas of my body that are ravaged by osteoarthritis. I have had great results, when used regularly this gel works. It is a fast acting medication, so you can apply it and get on with activities right away. The cost of the medicine is high, but if you have tried pr...
10
March 11, 2009
61
29,678
Topiramate
migraine prevention
"Been on Topamax for 3 months I have recently gone up on the dose to 75 mg at bedtime. I've been all right dealing with the tingling. I have quit smoking and drinking which is great. I started working out alot since I've been so anxious. Possible side effect? The worst for me is the sleep issues and the mood swings. S...
7
April 3, 2012
24
220,645
Loestrin 24 Fe
birth control
"I have been taking Loestrin for about 11 months now and I haven't had any side effects except that I never get my period at all, and I would like to have it for at least a day so I could know for sure that I'm not pregnant. Otherwise I have lost weight and my acne is way better. I don't plan on switching anytime soon...
9
March 15, 2011
2
35,557
Quinine
nocturnal leg cramps
"It works. Nothing else did for leg and foot cramps."
9
April 1, 2016
7
122,617
Linaclotide
irritable bowel syndrome
"If you're taking samples currently, please read this. I have to love and hate this medicine. Pros It does what it says it does. It makes you go! It doesn't give you full on diarrhea if you take it every few days. Just soft stools which is a great thing! Cons You cannot take this medication everyday no matter what...
6
February 19, 2016
33
87,008
Latuda
bipolar disorde
"Worked extremely well when I first started it at 20mg- I felt amazing good, started listening to music , became more affectionate and loving with friends and family , I was feeling so good that I started telling people out of the blue that I feel happy for first time in my life. BUT, that didn't last for very long. Ov...
3
February 2, 2016
40
52,135
Adipex-P
weight loss
"I am a 22 yr. old female. I am 5'7" and weighed 170 pounds when I started Adipex-P on December 3 2011. It is now the 12th and I have lost 9 lbs! 9lbs in 9 days! I couldn't believe it. I have been exercising 3 times a week for an hour and I'm on a 1200 calorie a day diet. Protein and fiber mostly and I allow myself one...
10
December 13, 2011
27
129,889
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"This is the second Mirena that I have had put in and I love it. The insertion was very painful and I had some cramping for few days, then nothing. I have not had a period in 7yrs, no break through bleeding/cramping/spotting. I also have not noticed any significant weight gain like some people do with certain birth con...
10
March 24, 2015
13