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186,663 | Desvenlafaxine | anxiety | "I suffer from extreme anxiety and severe depression. I have been on Cymbalta for a couple years and it makes me so tired. I couldn't take it anymore. I slept all day. I started Pristiq today around noon. I have noticed a boost in energy and can't stop smiling. The only side effects so far is blurred vision, a little j... | 8 | September 17, 2009 | 48 |
184,045 | Hydroxyzine | anxiety | "At first I was on 25mg as needed and took it about an hour or so before bed to help me "turn off" my mind and help me sleep a bit. The next morning 10+ hours after taking the pill, I was a walking zombie until well into the afternoon. My dosage was lowered to 10mg and although I didn't have the major day after drows... | 2 | April 7, 2017 | 10 |
188,674 | ParaGard | birth control | "best birth control device ever!!! I've had two paragard IUDs in my lifetime and no weight gain or craziness since there aren't any hormones and nothing to worry about! Loved my almost 20 years using this device and insertion and removal are pretty much pain free and easy. Do yourself a favor, get off those weird hor... | 10 | August 18, 2015 | 28 |
189,622 | Oxycodone | pain | "I have been taking this medication for years for chronic pain. It has helped me get my life back. I manage it well. I do not have addictive tendencies so I have not had problems. I am aware that I would have to step down slowly if I stopped taking this medication. Oxycontin has helped me deal with pain so I can take ... | 10 | April 19, 2009 | 48 |
63,041 | Tranexamic acid | menstrual disorders | "Works very well for heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle." | 10 | November 16, 2015 | 22 |
31,248 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "This is by far the WORST medication I've ever used. I've used the seven day treatment before and had no problems. But I just used the three day and I've been in HELL for the last five hours. It's now 2:30 am and I still can't sleep. The only thing that seems to work is a cold wash cloth down there, and even that is hi... | 1 | September 4, 2016 | 14 |
26,721 | Sprintec | birth control | "I am on my second pack of Sprintec. Doctor prescribed for polycystic ovarian syndrome. Having terrible breast pain all day long. Nights are even more terrible. Now changing my medication to another birth control pill once this pack is over. She told me not to change medication in between one cycle. So bearing pain.
... | 3 | September 11, 2011 | 2 |
217,606 | Clarithromycin | sinusitis | "I have been prescribed Biaxin twice in the past three months. The first onset of sinusitis took 6 weeks to clear. 1 week before Christmas it comes back with the worst pressure, 2 ER visits later they tell me the sinusitis is back. This round with Biaxin has left me: dehydrated, constant bathroom trips after eating any... | 1 | December 31, 2010 | 29 |
203,801 | Suvorexant | insomnia | "10 out of 10. I've suffered from insomnia my entire life and finally found something that works, highly recommend. As my doctor told me, it takes your body a couple weeks to adjust to this medicine, but when it does it works very well." | 10 | November 7, 2016 | 19 |
216,443 | Sildenafil | erectile dysfunction | "I don't see any women commenting, maybe I'm the first? My husband is 13 years older than me, started having "unreliable" erections a few years ago (in his late 50's) This was causing me to feel insecure, thinking maybe he just wasn't turned on by me anymore. We did not discuss it, I was afraid it would cause anxiety ... | 10 | September 11, 2015 | 122 |
117,946 | Aluminum hydroxide / magnesium trisilicate | gerd | "Works for all of five minutes. When you take too much I get stomach pain." | 2 | October 3, 2009 | 5 |
117,882 | Simponi | ankylosing spondylitis | "I'm a 48 year old female that started showing symptoms at age 17, diagnosed at 19 with the HLA-B27 marker. Total hip replacement at 29, chronic chest pain due to fusing. I have tried a butt load of meds over the years, most oral due to lack of insurance (Which thankfully, I now have) which cost me renal failure stage ... | 9 | June 24, 2016 | 5 |
36,675 | Fentanyl | chronic pain | "Spinal fusion pain is often severe while usually moderate. My doctor prescribed 100 mcgs for the usual 72 hrs., but after about 6 weeks of use I entered into painful, often agonizing withdrawal symptoms during the night and had to replace my lost, misplaced patch. Pain relief is satisfactory, but I find the Transderma... | 7 | January 23, 2013 | 44 |
213,259 | Nuvigil | shift work sleep disorde | "I have been taking Nuvigil for a week and every day I get headaches and my eyes are sensitive to light. Overall I love feeling back to normal and not tired all the time. I have tried cutting my pills in 1/2 and 1/4s to stop the side effects no luck." | 6 | October 19, 2013 | 17 |
160,347 | Buspirone | anxiety | "I have worked in the pharmacy going on 22 years. I hate taking medicine! However Buspar saved my life. I am prescribed Buspar 10: 1 tab twice daily (12 hours apart). I take it for anxiety (Severe chest pain, worry wart). I have experienced these chest pains that started in my late teens. As I got older, the chest pain... | 9 | September 16, 2016 | 32 |
221,992 | Fluconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Fluconazole is AMAZING! I had a yeast infection I took it on 3/14/16 and within only 12 hours the swelling went down completely and the itch stopped. Today 3/16 I am completely itch free no discharge no nothing! Definitely an awesome medication! Love it." | 10 | March 17, 2016 | 15 |
78,346 | Lyza | birth control | "I had just about given up on ever thinking I could be on a hormonal form of contraception. I had tried two other forms of birth control in the past, the first being Yaz which was the WORST thing ever. I swore off birth control for years thinking my body just couldn't handle it. I recently went back to my OBGYN just... | 10 | May 4, 2016 | 13 |
47,474 | Tapentadol | pain | "Broke every bone in left foot crushed ! knee injuries left knee replaced last yr shoulder this yr it sucks getting old but nuycynta is a god sent miracle i wish ins would cover the regular not the time release i slept much better on regular for 2 yrs oh well rules" | 10 | April 27, 2016 | 32 |
138,510 | Phentermine | weight loss | "Day 2: Only side effect is headache but should go away. Lost 3 pounds, most likely water weight. Appetite decreased, but still want to eat. On Day one, had little appetite, and no desire to eat. Will have to count calories. Will follow up in few days." | 7 | June 9, 2013 | 32 |
143,215 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Took about a year to stop having light constant periods, after that it has been great for me." | 10 | May 9, 2017 | 3 |
127,342 | Melatonin | insomnia | "It worked great, then tolerance built up and it stopped working for sleep. But safer and better than prescription sedatives though. Worth a try." | 6 | August 7, 2009 | 37 |
77,857 | Moxifloxacin | pneumonia | "It was a very effective drug, however, the side effects listed made it a bit scary to take, but it all worked out in the end." | 9 | November 4, 2009 | 27 |
53,734 | Tylenol with Codeine #3 | pain | "I have broken bone. This helps a lot with moderate pain and makes that go away completely in a short amount of time, but the more serious pain is always barely relieved. All in all, it helps a lot." | 7 | January 29, 2012 | 16 |
209,683 | Lupron Depot | endometriosis | "This drug ruined 11 years of my life & continues to do so. I was given no addback therapy, nor told of any side effects, only the leaflet to read at home AFTER I'd already been given 3 month Lupron shot & told it will help my excruciating Endometriosis pain. After reading leaflet in it's entirety I immediately called... | 1 | October 30, 2016 | 18 |
169,155 | Ipratropium | copd, maintenance | "This explains my insomnia" | 7 | April 23, 2015 | 2 |
146,363 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "Suboxone got me off of the Norco, 10mg 6-8 a day. Now I take a half of a Suboxone in the morning and half around lunch. I've had zero side effects. This medicine is a miracle for me, I'm back to my old self and able to do things I thought I'd never be able to do again. I now coach my daughters fast pitch softball, Arc... | 10 | August 13, 2009 | 12 |
52,450 | Malarone | malaria prevention | "I'm participating in a research trial where you take 4 Malarone tablets a day for 3 consecutive days prior to your trip which theoretically covers you for Malaria (I hope) - this is all being monitored by a doctor.
I read these reviews trying to see what sort of side effects I'd experience due to my large dose and... | 10 | August 28, 2017 | 0 |
36,967 | Dexchlorpheniramine | allergic reactions | "Simply the best. Doesn't build up in the body, works quickly. Unfortunately, increasingly difficult to source.
I don't want to trade in one-a-day convenience for side effects, longer retention in my body, and less effective function." | 10 | May 20, 2013 | 2 |
194,205 | Nebivolol | high blood pressure | "I have had no side effects with Bystolic @ 5 mg dosage......" | 10 | April 3, 2013 | 63 |
94,075 | Trintellix | major depressive disorde | "I've had MDD since I was 10 yrs old and now I'm 35, this has been the best med I've found yet! And it doesn't take a month to get in your system. It's the BEST!!!!!" | 10 | June 2, 2016 | 65 |
118,980 | Zoloft | depression | "Been taking Zoloft for about 2 months (50 mg). At first my hands shook bad, I yawned all day long and was tired, and lost complete interest in sex. I do feel better, I am not yawning and tired anymore, and my hands don't shake as bad (still shake though). Still zero interest in sex." | 6 | July 10, 2010 | 18 |
185,528 | Saxenda | obesity | "I am 5'7'' 263 lbs, female. My doctor put me on this to help with my weight loss. I am on weight watchers as well and started going to the gym. I started April 3rd with 0.6 for week one and I just increased to 1.2 for week 2. Week one my symptoms were nausea, stomach pain and abdominal pain just below my belly button.... | 6 | April 12, 2017 | 10 |
131,440 | Generess Fe | birth control | "I started Generess Fe October 30th, 2012. For the first 4-5 months I had irregular spotting, sometimes that went on for 6-7 days! I gained 14 pounds in 5 months with no diet change. The good thing about it is that since April I have not bled..at all. Not one drop. I no longer experience PMS or periods so that is reall... | 7 | October 1, 2013 | 2 |
224,585 | Levothyroxine | thyroid suppression test | "I am gaining weight." | 1 | July 11, 2010 | 17 |
110,603 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I like it. For me it's a trade off. I had very heavy cycles the first two months. After my body adjusted (about 4 months) I went from three days of light bleeding to literally having what felt like a 3 HOUR period every 28 days. Now I have no bleeding at all. This took a total of 7 months to even out. The cons for me:... | 8 | November 30, 2015 | 1 |
72,897 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "hello ladies! well I started taking this pill about 3 1/2 MONTHS ago after taking Lo Loestrin for over a year, which btw I loved. I switched because apparently my doctor wanted me to get my period back and he thought that by increasing the estrogen dosage my period would ergo come back. Well, it didnt! So far I do N... | 2 | June 19, 2015 | 10 |
180,746 | Ephedrine / guaifenesin | cold symptoms | "This is a better cold and cough medicine combination than the others. I have been using it for about 5 years, but only when I get a cold and once in awhile. Also for shortness of breath since a cold triggers my very low grade asthma/bronchitis symptoms. Ask your doctor before taking this medicine." | 9 | January 31, 2014 | 2 |
60,558 | Claravis | acne | "Started off 20 mg for the first two months not on 40 mg, still having break outs but acne has been less cystic. Side effects so far are dry lips, hair loss, dry scabby skin on top of hands, and some mild mood swings. I still work out 5 days a week and have not lost my energy. I rated the medication at an 8 cause it is... | 8 | March 21, 2017 | 9 |
35,844 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "Dr. gave me a script of this because the first one is free from the maker. Works just fine." | 9 | December 31, 2014 | 28 |
22,284 | Baclofen | muscle twitching | "Could not sleep at all while taking this medication, didn't help my muscle twitches, and gave me severe long lasting migraines." | 3 | April 25, 2012 | 23 |
49,385 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "Okay so I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo before I started Aviane and I had AWFUL hormonal cystic acne along my jaw line. I switched to Aviane in the attempt to control my acne. Within 3 days I saw a MAJOR improvement. my skin is almost clear and it has been a week. HOWEVER, my mood swings are awful. I'm extremely angry, m... | 4 | January 12, 2016 | 2 |
114,932 | Diazepam | anxiety | "I suffer from anxiety attacks and I am 22mg diazepam now my doctor now wants me of them altogether and put me on antidepressants which I have said no to I do not think he liked" | 10 | September 14, 2016 | 13 |
124,515 | Skyla | birth control | "Ok so I have two kids and decided to get the skyla. I had it for only 4 months and got it removed this week. I didn't experience any pain at all. But the thing that I didn't like was that I gained 15 lbs, started getting acne which I've never had a problem with. Every time I would get intimate with my husband he could... | 4 | September 25, 2015 | 2 |
67,282 | Omeprazole | gerd | "I tried Prilosec first for my heartburn symptoms but I noticed I had to take it a couple of times during the day which quickly added up. I found myself spending quite a bit of money." | 4 | February 20, 2009 | 18 |
69,675 | Buprenorphine | opiate dependence | "Suboxone really is a magic pill. It got me of Oxycontin and MS Contin. I was taking 5 or more MS Contins a day(500+ mg Morphine) before I was switched to suboxone. It took care of the strong cravings, but like everyone says YOU have to want to stop for it to work." | 10 | May 5, 2008 | 7 |
203,383 | Indomethacin | gout, acute | "What I do is when I feel an gout attack coming on I will take the indomethacin 2 pills and a third the next day. I use them only in an acute attack and a script last me years. The key is when you get an attack you drink lots of water. I mean so much water that you are getting up to go pee every 5 min what you are d... | 9 | August 29, 2015 | 43 |
70,995 | Rituximab | non-hodgkin's lymphoma | "I started this treatment with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. However, since my first treatment my fatigue has become debilitating, I don't have enough energy to do any of the things I normally do, I had 4 treatments in May, then 4 more infusions in August. The fatigue lingers like a fog that will not lift.
My sleep patter... | 8 | September 2, 2017 | 2 |
221,877 | Fluconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "For all these people that is having a really bad reaction and feeling even worse, let me tell you that you are so infected with candida. You need to have a candida cleaning otherwise you will never get that vagina yeast infection sorted. Do a bit of research about candida and you will be so surprised." | 2 | November 17, 2017 | 0 |
62,509 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I started Celexa 20mg about 2 months ago for generalized anxiety disorder and depression. I was on Effexor a few years ago but it made me nauseous and I had ZERO sex drive.
Since I started the Celexa my anxiety has been greatly reduced. Although I still do struggle with it sometimes, it has made a big difference. I ... | 10 | March 5, 2011 | 81 |
91,600 | Xyrem | narcolepsy | "It didn't work for me. It gave me opposite effect. It would me up and left me wide eyed alert awake. But no other sleeping pills work either. Most wind me up and make me antsy." | 1 | January 11, 2015 | 8 |
96,540 | Sertraline | panic disorde | "I've been on Zoloft for 10 yrs now for panic attacks, and I now have panic attacks 2x year instead of 2x day. I've been pregnant on it, breastfed on it and no problems, my baby is heathly and I still feel great!" | 8 | April 30, 2008 | 3 |
162,966 | Cefdinir | sinusitis | "Well after my first pill I already felt better sinus-wise, but I had an allergic reaction and broke out in a red rash all over my face that spread to more of my body. Be careful if you are allergic to penicillin. You may also be allergic to this medication" | 5 | February 17, 2009 | 21 |
51,756 | Aczone | acne | "I've had perfect skin until I started to balance out school, work and bills. I broke out horribly in my chin and nothing I tried seemed to help. I tried Dr. Murad, Skin ID, Mary Kay, over the counter medication and NOTHING helped. I have a small face so the acne would be very noticeable all around my chin area. I wen... | 10 | November 15, 2011 | 12 |
11,643 | Trulicity | diabetes, type 2 | "I am on my 3rd week of Trulicity.
I was really apprehensive after the first dose, and I waited for the awful symptoms to kick in.
I was looking after my diet and exercising. After 4 days, I kinda over ate and also had some ice cream. That's when the nausea and diarrhea kicked in. Stomach and nausea settled back ... | 9 | August 7, 2017 | 18 |
167,185 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "Literally just got Skyla implanted today. Do it on your period and take max. dosage of painkillers an hour ahead. I'm 20- no kids. It hurt a lot but its like a bad cramp. Still getting used to it but the best part is that you can get this removed whenever!" | 9 | April 27, 2016 | 2 |
83,988 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I had an abortion in April 2017 and bled the way u should after abortion like having a baby. I was given this birth control due to no insurance and started taken it I missed a period for a month then my period came on and I've been bleeding now 16 days and I have not stopped this is the absolute worse I hoping my Medi... | 1 | August 1, 2017 | 0 |
89,443 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "I didn't realize how bad my anxiety was until I started taking citalopram (and found relief). I had never taken any antidepressant and I started off with a TINY amount..5 mg in the morning for the first three days. I got a bad headache, which went away after a couple of days. I then increased to 10mg... then 20. I... | 10 | March 21, 2013 | 148 |
161,596 | Remeron | depression | "Caused restless leg syndrome." | 4 | March 12, 2014 | 70 |
221,560 | Ziana | acne | "I used this for one month with little to no results on my face; on my chest, it cleared up the clogged pores very quickly. I'll be switching back to Epiduo, a stronger retinoid and less risky anti-septic (topical antibiotics pose the risk of creating antibiotic resistant bacteria). After seeing that most of you experi... | 1 | August 25, 2017 | 0 |
160,696 | Buspirone | anxiety | "F-Age 60. I have taken Buspar for 20 years, starting in 1992, age 40. I would go off for 3 yrs after being on for 3 yrs. I had horrible relapse of anxiety, would have to go back on. Now I have been on for 6 years without stopping at 5mg 3-times a day. I love Buspar and plan to stay on for life without stopping. I have... | 10 | September 27, 2012 | 154 |
116,851 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I felt it necessary to leave a review because of how well this medication has worked for me.
However, I have been quite seriously bipolar (with panic disorder) for over 30 years. As you can imagine I have been on many medications. About two years ago nearly everything had gone wrong in my life - including being h... | 10 | September 24, 2014 | 210 |
55,093 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "First Post: I got contrave from my NP a month ago with the scale down program. Took me two weeks to even try it because I was so afraid of nausea. I am sensitive to nausea. Week one was fine, no side effects to speak of. Week two I have felt a twinge of nausea when I take the second pill at night. No biggie. This is m... | 10 | April 27, 2016 | 57 |
112,331 | Contrave | obesity | "I'm starting my diet on 1/19/15, so excited.. I'll report back in 1month with my results.. Thank you for your reviews.." | 10 | January 18, 2015 | 24 |
6,318 | Formoterol / mometasone | moterol / mometasone) | "I developed severe calf and back thigh cramps at night after the first use. The allergist said that only about 3% of users develop leg cramps, but I don't see this mentioned at all in the side effects." | 1 | December 15, 2014 | 39 |
201,828 | GaviLyte-C | bowel preparation | "Honestly, it's not so bad - not my favorite thing to drink, especially in such a large quantity, but if you just chug it down 8 oz at a time, it's doable. It does work as advertised - I was on the toilet within an hour. If this is what it takes to be checked out (colonoscopy), it's worth it to make it easier for the d... | 10 | November 29, 2011 | 8 |
80,488 | Mobic | osteoarthritis | "I have arthritis in feet, right knee, both hands, and right elbow. When both Vioxx and Bextra were taken off the market I had to turn to Vicodin to relieve pain, but was so afraid of addiction I did not take it very often. Then doctor tried me on Meloxicam. It's much easier to function, does a great job on the swellin... | 8 | May 21, 2012 | 93 |
209,437 | Taltz | plaque psoriasis | "I have been on This medication in clinical studies, guinea pig, for over a year. My psoriosis was very extreme ! This medication was concocted in heaven! Thanks Lily!!!!" | 10 | October 18, 2016 | 14 |
14,709 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "This was the first birth control I was ever on. The first 4 months on it were fine. My sex drive was normal, my moods were normal, then it all changed. I noticed I start to become depressed. I had emotional outbursts, I was moody all the time. Not to mention my sex drive became nonexistent, and I was so dry down there... | 4 | November 19, 2017 | 2 |
110,977 | Hydroxyamphetamine / tropicamide | pupillary dilation | "Within an hour my eyes were getting very red and then stinging. I felt very irritated and not normal and suffered a loss of balance and depressed feelings. Had to hold onto things to keep from falling and strangers noticed and asked if I was all right. A little better the next day but eyes still very red and burni... | 2 | July 19, 2016 | 2 |
142,385 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm 24 and just had Skyla inserted yesterday afternoon. This is my first birth control ever so I went in with absolutely no idea of what to expect pain-wise. I had been told I would feel some cramping during the procedure so I expected some pressure. It ended up being more painful than I thought. I would rate the pain... | 7 | October 7, 2017 | 0 |
30,041 | Klonopin | panic disorde | "This medication is magic. The first few times you take it (if you take it before bed, I usually do because that's when a majority of my panic attacks occur), then you might wake up feeling zombie-ish for a few times in the beginning. For me, that side effect passed. Now, it's amazing for me. My best friend was on Xana... | 10 | September 29, 2015 | 48 |
17,786 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I've been using the nuva ring for years . It's easy to use , colorless , odorless, you can't feel it when it's inside of you , neither can you feel it during sex. Your partner however may feel it . Some say they don't like it , some say it makes the sex feel even greater . But overall, I love the nuva ring . It is exc... | 10 | May 22, 2015 | 9 |
123,020 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel | birth control | "I have been on this pill for one week, and have had a constant headache. Most severe headache I've even had. Not only that but it makes me feel sick to my stomach as well." | 5 | November 4, 2013 | 2 |
104,695 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm a first time user of Lutera and never took any type of birth control in my life, so far I'm on the 4th week of using it and experienced terrible migraine/headache for 2 days which made me skip a pill. I managed to get back on track but have not had any other side effects. I'm really just taking it to help my hair ... | 9 | February 7, 2011 | 59 |
40,868 | Leuprolide | prostate cance | "Had my first injection of Lupron 7.5 mg in July; second injection at the same dosage is set for August 21. So far no hot flashes or side effects. Have been taking Casodex simultaneously (30-day supply) which will end shortly. Only side effect from that initially was fatigue, which resolved after 5 days. Decided to ins... | 9 | August 7, 2014 | 29 |
45,932 | Fluoxetine | anxiety and stress | "Very helpful for this medicine for several uses. Good for anxiety. Long acting medicine allows for various dosing regimes. About as effective for the given individual as the next SSRI so don't be afraid to try this. Was good for me without side effects at the starting dose. Side effects did show up at a higher dose t... | 7 | June 6, 2011 | 54 |
157,877 | Accutane | acne | "I have really oily skin and would get the big cyst pimples all over my face since I was 12 years old. I was prescribed Accutane when I was 16 years old by my dermatologist. I noticed results after a month of taking it. I took Accutane for 6 months and my skin cleared up beautifully with no scars. I did get depressed, ... | 9 | September 14, 2011 | 4 |
93,793 | Carbatrol | epilepsy | "I'm 51, been having seizures since I was 12. Carbatrol and Depakote are what I'm taking now for about 20 years. These are the only medications that seem to work for me, I've been considered controlled, I drive, the best thing that happen to me. Only thing they are just so expensive." | 10 | October 18, 2013 | 13 |
231,554 | Trazodone | depression | "I have taken 50mg of Trazodone on two non consecutive nights and have had very severe side effects. Both nights, I recall having an extremely high heart rate, a massive headache caused by sinus pressure, it caused extreme post Nasal drip, and I had trouble swallowing because of the dry mouth. By 430 am on the second n... | 1 | June 10, 2016 | 21 |
13,074 | MCT | dietary supplementation | "took it for two weeks, after a week started getting sick as a dog. foul stomach, diarrhea, tired. can't wait to stop using it..." | 2 | November 14, 2017 | 0 |
171,372 | Wellbutrin | depression | "I asked my doctor if we could try something different as I was on Effexor and the sexual side effects were kind of rough on a newlywed.
He prescribed Wellbutrin. Not only did I rapidly taper off Effexor, but the Wellbutrin send me into a manic state where all I did was clean, yell, and cry. I had panic attacks all ... | 1 | February 15, 2016 | 22 |
183,890 | Mometasone | allergic rhinitis | "I went to see my doctor about inflammation to my throat and a slight bit of congestion in the mornings. He prescribed Nasonex. What a relief. Although my symptoms are probably slight compared to most others, this product was easy to use and effective without the harsh chemical feel or taste associated with other nasal... | 10 | April 9, 2009 | 30 |
158,881 | Methylphenidate | adhd | "I have severe ADHD . For a while I didn't know what was wrong with me, constantly day dreaming,lazy, unorganized, acting impulsively and very hyper. The medicine has changed my life. All these symptoms are gone except I'm still a bit hyper and impulsive but only slightly. It does exactly what it says on the tin and ch... | 10 | June 11, 2011 | 49 |
218,810 | Quasense | birth control | "I only had issues with acne and a few headaches. With the headache I would just take asprin and it went away. I would washed my face 3x a day and I still couldn't keep the break outs under control. So I am switching back to my old pills after being on these for 90 days. I had no spotting, no mood swings or any other s... | 8 | May 10, 2013 | 6 |
2,339 | Clobex | psoriasis | "Clobex is in shampoo form. I use that weekly. Need 2 tsp. Lathers up really well. I leave the shampoo on for a few hours then rinse. This is a great maintenance first me between the spray applications- I apply the spray on wet hair/scalp so it stretches the product more bc it's expensive." | 10 | March 24, 2017 | 2 |
44,430 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I am 20, and have been using this birth control a little over a year. It is my first birth control pill. Effective at preventing pregnancy but that's the only plus. Overall I think it's an okay pill, but I wouldn't say it's the best. It takes about three months to adjust to it, and taking it at night helps with the na... | 5 | July 24, 2010 | 0 |
13,259 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "Makes me sleep, diarrhea. And dissolves in my mouth" | 1 | August 9, 2017 | 1 |
133,856 | Restasis | keratoconjunctivitis sicca | "I have been using Restasis for about 4 months and really have noticed a huge improvement. It doesn't burn at all. " | 9 | December 27, 2014 | 34 |
202,253 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "Have been using for the past 3 years or so and is truly a wonder medicine. Clears up any acne, and I have a routine where I put it on before bed each night. Once you find your "perfect" amount of gel to apply, you'll find your face to be pimple free and soft. Don't worry about dryness, that only occurs if you apply wa... | 10 | September 30, 2014 | 9 |
13,774 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | not listed / othe | "It really helps me to get rid of my symptoms of ADHD, which I suffer from alot. Once I tried this drug I have been better since. I have been taking it for seven years." | 8 | December 5, 2008 | 1 |
30,707 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Don't ladies just DON'T!!! I have never in my life felt the kind of pain I'm in right now. I am currently in the fetal position in unbearable pain and I'm a girl with a HIGH pain tolerance. I went to my gynecologist today and was diagnosed with yeast infection after he looked at the discharge under a microscope, he pr... | 1 | September 9, 2017 | 4 |
47,937 | Naproxen / sumatriptan | migraine | "I started getting migraines when I was 20 years old and now I'm 23 and get 6 a month. I tried numerous medications such as fiorcet, maxalt, topamax, etc. When my doctor prescribed me treximet I assumed it wouldn't work like all the others I tried. I got a horrible migraine and took a treximet and was relieved about... | 10 | February 27, 2016 | 10 |
62,019 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I have been citalopram for over a year from a recent breakdown. I have been on in the past for PND and it works for me. I have dropped my dose to 5mg every second to third day, but with Christmas coming up I increased my dose to 5mg a day, but I forgot about the side effects as my anixety is 100% I know it will pass b... | 9 | December 28, 2015 | 5 |
115,464 | Propofol | anesthesia | "I had my first colonoscopy yesterday and was really anxious about the sedation. I've had conscious sedation before and was ALWAYS aware of the procedure being performed. Not so with Propofol. I was out in about 5 seconds. Next thing I knew, I was in recovery. I felt pretty stoned for an hour or so afterwards, but... | 10 | April 8, 2014 | 27 |
166,333 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "So my bf was drunk and accidently came a little inside. He told me that 8 or 10hrs later, cause he recalled. I was so afraid and no, when they're drunk do not trust them. So we initially wanted to grab Plan B, but the clerk offered Aftera which is $10 cheaper. I was hesistant and wanted Plan B cause it has always work... | 9 | November 21, 2016 | 5 |
124,312 | Skyla | birth control | "I had had the skyla inserted since October 28, 2015. I must say that this birth control is the best. I recently was on the depo shot, which made me crazy. I feel like I am now coming back to myself. Goodbye bloated belly and water weight." | 10 | December 19, 2015 | 9 |
206,251 | Mesalamine | ulcerative colitis | "After being on an obscene amount of prednisone without working, I switched GI's and he prescribed me Salofalk. When I know a flare is coming, I can take a few salofalks over the course of a few days and things usually clear up. Was a life saver!" | 9 | August 27, 2016 | 2 |
51,663 | Azithromycin | upper respiratory tract infection | "Excellent medicine....don't hesitate." | 10 | January 15, 2014 | 48 |
216,221 | Copper | birth control | "I'm 19 and have been with my boyfriend since I was 15. I have no kids and the pill I started to forget and the hormones just are out of control.
I've had this in for 3 weeks now. The worse part for me was putting it in. I felt a lot of pressure and discomfort. I had cramping after and all the next day. I bleed for... | 9 | May 14, 2015 | 6 |
121,061 | Venlafaxine | major depressive disorde | "I am sure Effexor has helped many people over the years. I was one of the first patients to take Prozac I was given ever increasing doses as my depression increased. At first, I was HEALED! I wound up in hospital with psychotic break, due to SSRI's.
Effexor was given to me a few years later ( Doctors still did not c... | 1 | February 25, 2017 | 4 |
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