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220,279 | Amitriptyline | ibromyalgia | "Caused blurred vision and left me feeling drowsy." | 1 | July 30, 2012 | 21 |
88,337 | Adderall | narcolepsy | "I have narcolepsy and I take 20mg three times per day of quick release tabs. Mornings are great but mid to late afternoon I tend to nap and then take my last dose after last nap. Adderall helps great for keeping me awake and alert." | 10 | April 30, 2015 | 28 |
76,385 | Aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide | pain | "BC Powder works wonderful for me. Stops all my joint pain and severe back pain, which allows me to do normal things that I am unable to do, at times." | 10 | October 17, 2010 | 14 |
125,485 | Dulcolax | constipation | "Yup no doubt it works. I take it at night before I sleep so then in the morning I am forced to wake up because the cramps hurt so much. But honestly it works, and the pain is bearable, and the result is awesome, a bunch of diarrhea later and I feel awesome!" | 10 | September 30, 2014 | 26 |
209,120 | Mucinex D Maximum Strength | cough and nasal congestion | "I felt like I was going to die..
I took the recommended doses for 12 and over and I almost felt like I was going to die I was so dizzy throwing up for 2 hours never again will I take this medicine.
Check these reviews." | 1 | October 27, 2016 | 0 |
157,637 | Accutane | acne | "I like everyone suffered from acne for the longest time. My face was so gross it hindered my self confidence and faith in myself.
Like everyone, I tried a million creams and pills and washes, none worked, and a lot made my acne worse.
Acutane is the nuclear option. It cuts off all moisture to your face, an... | 9 | November 24, 2016 | 24 |
218,894 | Depakote | bipolar disorde | "I have been Bipolar for 20 years and have tried many medicines, with Depakote and Lithium being the worst. I also needed antidepressants too. I went from 117 lbs to 225 lbs in 2 years on Depakote and being a zombie I did not notice the huge weight gain. I switched to Lamictal and Effexor and felt so much better. I sta... | 1 | November 18, 2011 | 27 |
60,850 | MoviPrep | bowel preparation | "This prep works. But getting it down is awful. A bitter, bitter taste comes after each swallow. My pharmacist told me that there are less expensive preps that work just as well. I paid $70. Colonoscopy went fine (10-15-13) and I was relieved it was over.....but now I am experiencing loss of taste for some foods and ... | 8 | October 19, 2013 | 17 |
103,018 | Aripiprazole | depression | "I have been taking 2mg of Abilify for a week and I am a different person. I am alive again." | 10 | August 25, 2009 | 99 |
150,734 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | urinary tract infection | "I've taken Septra DS before (with no side effects), but for some reason this time it is different! It has given me severe insomnia!! Very odd and super frustrating. Also has caused me a lot of nausea but doctor prescribed Zofran (also known as the miracle medicine for nausea), so that's better. Also feel a bit "out of... | 8 | September 9, 2014 | 7 |
127,945 | Phentermine | weight loss | "Hello eveyone I am a 31 year old female 198 was my starting weight on October 27,2016, 6 days later I'm down 11 pounds! I gave up coca cola drinking lots of water and eating smaller portions!!" | 7 | November 7, 2016 | 82 |
13,669 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "My wife started taking Adderal 5 months ago. It completely changed her for the worse. Sure she might be able to complete tasks and feels energized but the side effects are ruining our family. She goes from talking to screaming in mid sentence. Violent behavior is now the norm. Zero sex drive. Total lack of regard... | 1 | December 11, 2010 | 43 |
122,397 | Dymista | allergic rhinitis | "The first several times of using this nasal spray almost made me barf. Actually, come to think of it, I did barf. However, I will say that this is the MOST effective nasal spray on the market! Most websites with information about Dymista (even their own website) are stating that it takes up to a week for the medicatio... | 10 | January 16, 2014 | 25 |
171,358 | Wellbutrin | depression | "I have been on Wellbutrin 150mg for 3 days now, doc said to up the dose to 300 mg after my first week, it has been hell to say the least. I have had terrible migraines, a very 'slumpled/sluggish' feeling, and I can't sleep!!! If anything, I feel worse! I just want this terrible phase to be over!
*one thing positive... | 4 | April 12, 2016 | 30 |
115,588 | Drixoral Cold and Allergy | cold symptoms | "My boyfriend got me on Drixoral. It's the only thing that works with my family when the cold season comes around! My whole family loves it! Why did they discontinue it and I'm praying that the company that makes it will definitley bring it back!" | 10 | September 9, 2009 | 10 |
47,697 | Adapalene | acne | "The first 2 days of using differen gel were a little rough. My skin was super dry and I had to keep caking on the moisturizer. I took a couple days off from use and then started back daily use with no problem. I just moisturizer every morning. My skin still isn't perfect but it at least dries up the lager cystic acne.... | 10 | May 25, 2017 | 3 |
207,066 | Emollients | dry skin | "I had a dry spot just above my lip on the right side. After using biafine for two weeks it has cleared away." | 10 | June 24, 2010 | 12 |
100,224 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I took Azurette for about 4 years. During the first 3 months I had terrible mood swings and acne. My sex drive also decreased significantly. I didn't experience any weight gain. My periods were light, lasted about 5 days, predictable, and no spotting." | 5 | October 16, 2015 | 2 |
220,256 | Amitriptyline | interstitial cystitis | "I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis in March of this year. The first few weeks were some of the worst of my life. I changed my diet, was put on Elmiron, Zyrtec and Vesicare with zero relief in any symptoms. Was at the end of my rope when my PCP suggested Elavil. In 3 days my symptoms were nearly gone. Pain was... | 9 | November 4, 2014 | 31 |
173,061 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "When I'm feeling my anxiety start knowing that this could ruin my day and the day of those that depend on me I just take 1mg of clonazepam and within 15-30mins I feel relaxed and on track again." | 9 | February 22, 2012 | 5 |
131,395 | Generess Fe | birth control | "I've been on this pill almost 2 years. I gained maybe 5 pounds, but I am also in a happy relationship so weight gain could be from that. I no longer have a period. I may get brown spotting every 4-5 months. I stopped chewing the nasty thing, and I swallow it. I get migraines if I take placebos so I skip those every ot... | 9 | July 18, 2014 | 18 |
93,379 | Vortioxetine | major depressive disorde | "I have been pretty medicine resistant to most medications, the best medication for me was Zoloft until it lost its effectiveness on me. I have been on Brintellix for about a month now, was upped to 20mgs last week, and it is just amazing for me. I feel a sense of happiness and hope that I haven't felt in a long time,... | 10 | September 16, 2014 | 87 |
78,982 | Pemirolast | conjunctivitis, allergic | "I have allergy's really bad and my doctor prescribed Alamast. I did not get any results whatsoever from this medicine. I had no side effects, or any relief from this drug either. It is very expensive (around $100 per bottle), and I used 2 bottles. However, someone else might have a better experience." | 1 | December 10, 2009 | 1 |
194,834 | Levetiracetam | epilepsy | "I had a heart attack and had a stent which led to a stroke and the need for brain surgery. Miraculously, I was saved by a young neurological surgeon. Seizures followed but the recovery the first 3 months on a lot of different medication made the outlook positive. Medication was lowered and I started experiencing wh... | 9 | March 3, 2016 | 3 |
193,061 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I can't say enough positive things about YAZ. I was previously on Tilia (Estrostep) and recently switched. In only 3 weeks, my face has almost totally cleared up and my skin looks overall so much better. I seem to also have lost a little weight which is always a plus. The only one negative thing I can say is I am a li... | 9 | February 3, 2009 | 24 |
96,738 | Neurontin | benign essential trem | "I have tremors after taking Neurontin for only two weeks I have noticed a marked improvement." | 9 | February 4, 2010 | 66 |
98,817 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got this medicine because I couldn't take the pill at the same time every day. I've had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, so in that sense it works great! For my period it's different. I stopped taking my pill because for a few weeks before I got the insert, I didn't have my period for months before but not too far... | 7 | May 6, 2013 | 6 |
154,023 | Tarina Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "The first week into taking this pill, I got the yeast infection side effect and I've never had one before. It made me way more emotional and sensitive to drama. My boyfriend doesn't even think I'm acting like the same person before I started taking the pill. Not only this but it makes me really hungry even when I feel... | 1 | February 13, 2017 | 1 |
88,549 | Prepopik | bowel preparation | "After all the horror stories I've heard about colonoscopy preps, I was hesitant to even think about the process. Having said that, PrepOPik was the easiest part of the entire procedure. No gagging on gallons of yuck, no cramping, no nausea ... nothing unpleasant other than the induced diarrhea. I'd recommend this prep... | 10 | August 13, 2016 | 11 |
163,119 | ella | emergency contraception | "I had unprotected sex on April 30, one day after my period had ended, and took EllaOne the next morning. I didn't have any side effects at first, except some spotting, but after about 2-3 weeks I experienced medium cramps mainly on the right side of my abdomen (about where the ovary would be I guess) that got more int... | 5 | May 22, 2017 | 7 |
209,724 | Lupron Depot | endometriosis | "I started lupron 2 weeks ago for endometriosis. So far I've had 0 side effects. And no pain! I'm just starting so we'll see if I change my mind" | 9 | May 17, 2015 | 25 |
33,486 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | endometriosis | "My doctor recommended me to take this birth control pill as I was diagnosed with endometriosis outside of my ovary and had to get a large cyst removed. So far since I've recently started these hormones I have been feeling great. I just noticed that it makes me very hungry, but my mood has been excellent. Feeling gre... | 10 | December 8, 2014 | 6 |
202,784 | Loperamide | diarrhea | "I have severe symptoms and after 4 doses, Imodium AD has NOT worked for me. Symptoms continue despite treatment with Imodium AD." | 3 | August 22, 2013 | 9 |
145,166 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "When I first got the nexplanon implant I thought it was a godsend because I didn't have to worry about getting pregnant for 3 years but I soon found out it was not so ideal. Within a few months I started growing cysts (one in my breast, wrist, on my jawline, and one on my ovaries) and gaining an incredible amount of w... | 2 | October 29, 2015 | 1 |
130,928 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had my IUD placed 1 year ago to the day, and overall I like it a lot better than taking a pill everyday but I have had some side effects that I believe are from the Mirena. I have gained about 15 lbs since the placement of my IUD. I thought that maybe it was just because I wasn't breastfeeding anymore and everything... | 8 | February 5, 2011 | 2 |
6,252 | Gralise | postherpetic neuralgia | "I have had this condition for 3.5 years now and no diagnosis as why it's happening. Epidurals, narcotics, Tramadol, Lyrica don't seem to work for the "painful tingles". Gabapentin helps with that, but my pain is still acute. The numbness over my right rib cage is nearly unbearable. 12 doctors want to ease the pain, bu... | 7 | June 9, 2013 | 43 |
49,509 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've only been on it for one month so my opinion and perspective might be a little skewed. However, I've experienced nothing but wonderful things. I have acneprone skin and I have not had any major breakouts. I have a curbed appetite now. I do sweat more but only when I'm being active. My period is so light, which is ... | 10 | November 6, 2015 | 7 |
211,887 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "Caused a rash, so discontinued use." | 5 | August 19, 2016 | 19 |
11,836 | Trulicity | diabetes, type 2 | "I'm constipated all the time. (I was eating 40+ grams of fiber a day) - so I am absolutely miserable on this. My blood sugars are lower, but only because I can't eat. If I eat anything healthy at all, I get sick.
I cannot lay down at night because the heartburn is so bad. The first thing I do every morning is... | 2 | December 14, 2016 | 24 |
177,948 | Duloxetine | ibromyalgia | "Cymbalta has made my life almost pain free. I am having hot flashes since I've been on it. Taking it for 1 month." | 10 | January 2, 2013 | 27 |
194,978 | Levetiracetam | seizures | "My daughter is 5 years old diagnosed with CP when she was 2 and had her first seizure March of 2010. Her neurologist put her on Keppra and for a year she didn't have any seizure. March of this year she had a grand mal seizure and we had to take her twice to the ER. We found out she had RSV and it triggered her seizure... | 6 | April 18, 2011 | 11 |
97,867 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Well I got this implant after I have my daughter in October 2014 this implant has been very good but sometimes it makes me nauseated and I get really bad headaches and I get dizzy. As far as my period goes I do not get any and if I do it's spots (brown ones) I like this implant so far I've had it almost all whole ye... | 8 | October 15, 2015 | 1 |
174,460 | Ziac | high blood pressure | "My doctor has given me about 7 or 8 blood pressure medicines but I would have some bad side effect and the medicines would not work or would bring my blood pressure down too low. Niacin the only blood pressure medicine that has controlled my blood pressure with minimal side effects." | 10 | May 13, 2016 | 5 |
125,101 | Dulcolax | constipation | "I absolutely hate this medication. I had cold sweats, extreme cramping, horrible nausea, vomiting, and nearly blacked out. ALL FROM ONE PILL. I'm a 23 year old woman. An over the counter constipation medication shouldn't do this. I would never recommend this medication to anyone. I honestly don't believe it should be ... | 1 | March 5, 2017 | 16 |
228,393 | Butrans | chronic pain | "Chronic back pain after a motor cycle accident years ago. A couple of months ago started out on 5 mg then 10 then 15 now 20 mg and its not offering much relief at all. Doctor says it should be helping he doesn't believe its not so stalemate." | 2 | August 21, 2013 | 44 |
58,664 | Trileptal | bipolar disorde | "I have been taking this medication for 3 weeks now and have noticed that my moods have stabilized. I feel like this medication is really working in that respect and helping to make mine and my family's life much better. So far, this medicine works!" | 9 | May 26, 2010 | 57 |
40,790 | Leuprolide | prostate cance | "I had my first Eligard shot recently. It's difficult to say what side effects I'm having. Because I have spinal stenosis I have had surgery to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerves on each side and I have edema in both legs and feet as well as pain. There are spots on my feet where I have no feeling with the right fo... | 5 | December 23, 2016 | 4 |
116,898 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "Saved my life after trying various antidepressants with no results. Felt dizzy and nauseaus the first weeks, but noticed improvements in mood within days." | 9 | January 5, 2014 | 83 |
63,296 | Epiduo | acne | "The product gave me extreme rashes and my face was itchy for the next couple of days. My whole face was extremely swollen, it is possible I am allergic to benzoyl peroxide." | 1 | July 16, 2017 | 4 |
120,332 | Montelukast | asthma, maintenance | "I have been on cortisteroids for about 10 years due to asthma and allergies, many times bronchitis and pneumonia. Asthma very bad this year and have increased use of Symbicort up to 8 inhalations per day, usually 4, no better so doctor prescribed Singular on Monday and 4 days later feeling somewhat clearer but produci... | 2 | August 15, 2013 | 43 |
105,704 | Methylprednisolone | inflammatory conditions | "I was injured at work and out for a few weeks. I still haven't had an MRI so when the doctor prescribed me this drug I was hesitant. I felt results on the first day of treatment. I was mobile again and I thought I was cured. By the end of the pack the pain started to come back. " | 8 | December 11, 2009 | 31 |
167,847 | Eletriptan | migraine | "Relpax has changed my life. I used to suffer for 3 days with such painful migranes. I couldn't even leave the bedroom. Any light or sound would cause me to vomit. If I start to get a migrane I take 1 Relpax and I am relieved. The side effects are minimal, maybe a little light-headed, just like after a glass of wine! ... | 10 | November 29, 2008 | 21 |
150,907 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | acne | "I've had really bad acne since I was 12 and now I'm 14. I've been taking it only for a week and its already working. Finally I have no shame in showing off my face in school, well not to much showing off. " | 5 | July 23, 2012 | 9 |
229,318 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "I have been taking Latuda for about 6 months for bipolar disorder. I was taking just Seroquel but had breakthrough anxiety and depression, so my psychiatrist added Latuda. It definitely has helped with my depression and anxiety. My big issue is I can only tolerate 10mg/day. Anything more than that and I have severe in... | 7 | August 18, 2017 | 21 |
211,754 | Lamotrigine | borderline personality disorde | "I started on 25mg of lamictal and initially it did not do anything for me until I slowly increased the dosage in the past few months. I am now at 150mg and I would say this medication has helped me immensely. I am no longer in a deep depression, I can manage my moods better, and my anxiety.. the chest pressure feeling... | 9 | March 14, 2017 | 17 |
217,932 | Strattera | adhd | "I experienced decreased physical ability, lost muscle tone and stamina. My sexual desire dropped sharply. I was unable to motivate myself and had no desire to do anything. This drug takes away individual thought and makes you do things without the desire or want to do them." | 3 | March 15, 2010 | 31 |
216,918 | Lifitegrast | dry eye disease | "I used Xiidra for about 5 weeks. Half the time I only used it once a day. I experienced the blurry vision which for me lasts about 20 minutes. I also had the bad taste - bitter is more like it. That lasts about 10 minutes.
I hoped it would help but I have not experienced any change in my dry eyes.
So, if you are ... | 4 | March 6, 2017 | 11 |
73,190 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | acne | "I've been on Lo loestrin fe for about two months and I have had extreme cyst acne I have bloating on my mid stomach and a very oily face I am 17." | 5 | October 16, 2014 | 9 |
58,652 | Trileptal | bipolar disorde | "I have been on Trileptal for a little over a year. I was taking 1200mg/day. On the flipside, the symptoms of dizziness and double vision I had about an hour after I took the medicine I just dealt with because the medicine worked so great in stabilizing my moods. These two side effects never lessened. I am Bipolar 1 w... | 7 | September 7, 2011 | 21 |
152,408 | Ciprofloxacin | bacterial infection | "Was on Cipro for 3 days and in the hospital for 4 days. Even though the doctors at the hospital couldn't properly diagnose my condition I got better with no side effects." | 10 | April 19, 2013 | 33 |
215,250 | Lubiprostone | constipation, chronic | "I began taking Amitiza twice a day in 2007 and like others in this room swore by Zelnorm. My experience has been great, although it seems I need to stop taking it for a few days every 4 to 6 months to reboot, so to speak, as it begins to diminish effectiveness. I'm curious if the extra long colon plays into our prob... | 8 | August 30, 2009 | 41 |
197,836 | Onglyza | diabetes, type 2 | "I am taking this with metformin for over a week now. It took a few days to overcome the "sinus headache" effect. Other than that, controlling my sugar is less stressful with this med. added to my regimen of diet and exercise. (I was diagnosed about 3 months ago)." | 9 | October 19, 2010 | 33 |
226,555 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I think this has to be the best birth control out of all i have tried (shot, pills etc.) The first time i got it i had mood swings, headaches and the last three months before it needed to get removed i had the heaviest period i have ever had. Then i took a small break from it and got the shot (instantly gained almost ... | 9 | June 18, 2015 | 4 |
142,114 | Escitalopram | depression | "My girlfriend has been on Lexapro for less than a month and she's already shown a drastic change in her attitude. At 1st she was quite difficult but now she's happy 98% of the time. She no longer talks about suicide and she's actually able to hold on a conversation without shutting down and getting depressed. Thank yo... | 10 | February 8, 2009 | 62 |
220,191 | Amitriptyline | cyclic vomiting syndrome | "I started amitriptyline about 5 or 6 years ago. It was a miracle drug. But it has stopped working in the last 2 months. I've been in the ER 5 times in 2 months. 2 episodes fell on a day I had wakes to go to, and missed them due to CVS. Has anyone had success with any other medications? I am desperate for a new med bef... | 10 | April 28, 2015 | 8 |
4,709 | Belviq | weight loss | "Today is day one of the rest of my life. That is what I keep telling myself. I'm a little nauseated and my joints kind of hurt a little. I'm a lot more tired than I thought I would be but from what I have read that will pass. I am not sure when I should be taking the medication though. I will keep everyone posted... | 7 | April 27, 2015 | 20 |
29,500 | Topiramate | migraine prevention | "I started out slowly at 25mg. on Topiramate for migraine prevention since I was getting 2-4 a week. The morning after I took my first dose my diet coke tasted flat, and I opened 3 other cans thinking there must be something wrong with the case of soda I bought, refusing to believe that the side effect of making carbon... | 8 | April 12, 2015 | 6 |
55,447 | Belviq | obesity | "Just want to drop by and let everyone know that Belviq has made my weight loss easy with no side effects. Highly recommended. " | 10 | September 11, 2013 | 83 |
147,828 | Norethindrone | birth control | "The worst generic brand. I took Micronor and switched to generic for insurance purposes. Back pain, bleeding never ends..I am getting the Micronor back this norethindrone is not for me." | 1 | December 30, 2016 | 2 |
97,109 | Ambien | insomnia | "I am 52 and I had sleep problems from approximately age 33 until age 45 when I started taking Ambien. Somewhere in there I almost got fired for falling asleep at work several times so I asked my doctor for help and he prescribed Ambien and I couldn't feel happier about it. Most nights I take 5 mg and I sleep well. So... | 10 | January 11, 2012 | 20 |
200,723 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "Chantix is A TRUE LIFE SAVER! I have smoked for 28 years. Always enjoyed smoking, and didn't even think of quitting until my Doctor told me about Chantix. She said 60% of her patients quit smoking with Chantix and that I should give it a try. With my husbands urging, I decided to try it. It started working right from ... | 8 | September 15, 2009 | 13 |
70,095 | Tyvaso | pulmonary hypertension | "I have PAH in the later stages, this medicine has improved my breathing with the other medicines I am taking. My 6 minute walk test improved also. Only problem is the sore throat from coughing after using it." | 9 | October 9, 2010 | 11 |
187,610 | Acyclovir | cold sores | "living in UK i doubt if the ingredients are changed in zovirax here but I've been getting cold sores (mayby 10-15 a year..) since I was little and have always been using zovirax and now more commonly the compeed patches. The stuff is useless if anything it spreads it around even though I keep immaculate hygene with th... | 2 | February 4, 2016 | 8 |
155,994 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "I'm a healthy 33 year old male. I have been taking 200mg of Zoloft for over 10 years for depression and my sex drive and erections have been getting weaker and weaker. I decided to ask my doctor and was prescribed 5mg of Cialis for daily use. I took the pill as soon as I got home. My girlfriend came over 2 hours later... | 8 | June 21, 2016 | 54 |
151,666 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "Chantix was terrible for me. Made me so nauseous I could not get out of bed. For me it gave me headaches and made me feel "hungover" all day long. Also I could not sleep more than 2 hours a night. Now it did make me not want to smoke but I can't be under those conditions all day everyday. So after 9 days I'm stopping.... | 2 | November 10, 2014 | 18 |
228,326 | Butrans | chronic pain | "I started on 5mg and it worked for about a week I am now on 30mg and although I daren't stop using them I feel that they don't work as they should with these I am also on high dosage of pregabalin, duloxotine, co-codamol, my condition is getting worse and my patches don't help as they burn my skin :-(" | 5 | May 1, 2016 | 18 |
119,547 | Testosterone | hypogonadism, male | "I'm a 27 year old male who uses Fentanyl for chronic pain, and as a result, my testosterone dropped to 178. Aside from the obvious sexual dysfunctions from having low testosterone, I was constantly BURNING UP hot all the time, even with the AC down to 64 degrees! These hot flashes stopped within a week of me startin... | 10 | October 20, 2011 | 57 |
184,545 | Rosiglitazone | diabetes, type 2 | "I have been taking 4mg once in morning for last 8 or 9 years without any problems. Weight is staying stable within 5 lbs /- for the last 8 or 9 years. " | 10 | April 24, 2008 | 36 |
154,200 | Nexium | barrett's esophagus | "Severe constipation" | 4 | January 11, 2015 | 12 |
116,961 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "Have been taking Lamictal for 4 years (400mg). I had severe mania for 3 years before that. Went through 13 different medicines. They all seemed to make things worse and became very destructive with not only my life but I also became dangerous to others. If it were not for Lamictal I would most surely be dead. I someti... | 9 | December 30, 2011 | 32 |
190,321 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | birth control | "I am currently on my first pack of Ortho Tri-Cyclen and am not sure whether this is the pill I will stay with or not. I definitely noticed a big change in my irritability while taking this, and my mom even confirmed that my personality has been affected. I have also been worried that it has made me gain a little weigh... | 8 | February 28, 2014 | 0 |
49,936 | Gabapentin | bipolar disorde | "I've always been an anxious person who stays in a state of mania and the drops into depression. This medication is basically a miracle. It works immediately and I've been taking it for 3 months now with virtually no side effects. I don't have racing thoughts any more and my heart doesn't race a mile a minute. I have r... | 10 | November 19, 2015 | 60 |
56,834 | Meclizine | vertig | "My Dr prescribed 25MG tablets of meclizine a couple of years ago. I take it on an "as needed" basis and it has taken care of the times I have symptoms of lightheadedness or dizziness, maybe once or twice a month. I have had no side effects and sleep well with or without the tablet and can drive with no problem." | 10 | March 17, 2013 | 98 |
173,942 | Provigil | obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome | "Well if you want to be totally awake, 200mg is the way to go. Doctor started me on 100mg twice a day then moved me to 200mg twice today. Definitely awake now. Sometimes I feel like I should be asleep but just can't. I'll probably go back to 100mg twice a day. At least now, I don't fall asleep anytime I stop moving for... | 8 | October 7, 2008 | 38 |
43,792 | Acetaminophen / codeine | pain | "Severe infection of tooth roots over a holiday weekend sent me to ER. Extreme pain prevented sleeping. ER prescribed Tramadol, which was completely usless. Dentist following Monday morning prescribed the acetaminophen/codeine with penicillin, also ibuprofen for in between pain. So far it's been good enough to allow m... | 7 | April 6, 2015 | 6 |
136,658 | Sodium hyaluronate | osteoarthritis | "Left knee arthroscopic clean up. Still bad. Steroid injection relief for couple months. Another injection with fluid removed and same. Can walk on even ground with little to no pain. Can not go up stairs still so try Euflexxa. After first of 3 shots I am in pain walking on even ground now. Worse. Back does not hurt, j... | 1 | April 3, 2017 | 19 |
106,502 | Implanon | birth control | "When I first had the implanon inserted it was not painful at all and very quick. The months following insertion, I received my period for about 6 months straight! It was horrible and had an effect on my relationship at the time. Finally, my period subsided and I didn't have any bleeding or signs of a period for about ... | 2 | April 6, 2016 | 3 |
87,777 | Naproxen | rheumatoid arthritis | "I just starting to take Aleve, I take one every morning. So far no bad side effects. It sure has improve my joint pain and stiffness." | 9 | February 20, 2010 | 89 |
14,172 | Testopel | hypogonadism, male | "I've been on TRT for 10 years, was managed well initially with injections, saw a new MD who switched me to testopel. I have not had a great response, I am on maximal dosage 2 compounded pellets added. The levels of Free T I achieve are only good for about a month to month and a half post implant. It has been a y... | 3 | January 21, 2016 | 11 |
17,354 | Toprol-XL | high blood pressure | "Took it 2 times and it gave me chest pain, nervousness and could not sleep. Stopped taking it." | 1 | September 9, 2010 | 58 |
110,940 | Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine / codeine | headache | "Been taking for over 25 years works and never had a problem." | 10 | September 24, 2014 | 10 |
68,253 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "This is the 2nd time I've used Plan B within a 2 year time frame. Both times the condom broke, and both times I bought Plan B a few hours after. I was really skeptical about whether or not it would be as efficient using it again a second time. However I got my period about a week later. The only negative side effect w... | 10 | March 8, 2015 | 2 |
106,585 | Implanon | birth control | "I received the implant July 2015 and had it removed December 2015, it was my first & last birth control. Although I love not having periods, the weight I gained and my lack of sex drive is what made me remove it. Receiving it and having it removed was easy and fast, no pain in the arm just light bruising. I am excited... | 6 | December 17, 2015 | 3 |
37,978 | Subsys | chronic pain | "I have severe fibromyalgia amongst other things, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. I was expecting this to relieve all of my pain I had very high hopes. Then again everyone is different." | 6 | April 3, 2014 | 15 |
152,460 | Ciprofloxacin | diverticulitis | "Joint pain in elbow." | 4 | November 22, 2009 | 27 |
223,980 | Epinephrine | allergic reactions | "I carry 2 EpiPens with me at all times, they have saved me more than once. When an anaphylactic reaction strikes I reach for my epipen, inject and within minutes I'm feeling better. I carry 2 in case the first dose is not enough, that has only happened once and the second dose did the trick. Thankful to still be alive... | 10 | October 9, 2008 | 18 |
215,152 | Lubiprostone | constipation, drug induced | "The nausea hit within 20 minutes or so. I kept trying to vomit in the toilet, but just dry heaving. I was crying at the same time and my poor cat was standing near me crying, too. I was sick for hours and really thought about calling an ambulance. I laid down with a blanket and was shivering. This has been the ... | 1 | August 30, 2016 | 15 |
85,178 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | acne | "I have... Or should I say had clear skin, from time to time I would have gotten a zit or two. Now however I have tiny bumps all over my face due to this birth control. I'm highly disappointed although my period is much lighter, it doesn't help the fact that my face is breaking out terribly; It's only causing me to be ... | 1 | September 9, 2015 | 5 |
189,783 | Oxycodone | pain | "After shoulder surgery, I found it very useful, but would have headaches in the morning after. I quit using after about 10 days." | 9 | March 12, 2008 | 35 |
179,063 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "Doctor put me on Victoza. Metformin alone wasn't cutting it. Started a little over 2 weeks ago, lost 13 pounds, curved my appetite. I feel great and my sugar level is averaging about 110 and it was over 220. love it...." | 10 | March 11, 2010 | 198 |
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