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200,103 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "It took me 3 weeks on Chantix before I quit. I was worried thinking it wasn't going to work but I wasn't going to give up. I took it with food and never had any problems. I did feel some strong anxiety for a few days but I didn't blame the chantix for that; I feel it was just part of withdrawl. Within the first 3 week... | 10 | August 18, 2015 | 26 |
219,880 | Amitriptyline | post traumatic stress disorde | "The first time I was aware of the existence of this drug, a gastroenterologist gave it to me for sharp stomach pain. The cause was idiopathic and/or overdetermined by a variety of problems, especially some damage to the hypothalamus.
That was in 2001, and worked IMMEDIATELY. Stomach pain? Gone. Only had about a ... | 9 | October 20, 2016 | 13 |
209,801 | Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine | headache | "I haven't found anything that works on my migraine as well as Fiorinal with Codeine but constipation is a problem with too many doses, but still doesn't compare to migraine pain just take sparingly." | 9 | November 21, 2009 | 34 |
156,494 | Dulaglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "The day after my first injection, I was so exhausted that I slept the entire day. Two days after injection, I vomited all day. I'm currently on day 3 with extreme nausea and diarrhea. I will not do this again! This is horrible!" | 1 | June 19, 2017 | 21 |
216,537 | Sildenafil | erectile dysfunction | "58 year old with mild high blood pressure. I'm in very good condition but was experiencing less than perfect erections. Viagra works very well for me. I typically cut a 100mg pill into 4 pieces and take a 25mg piece. It does work best on an empty stomach. For example, eat a normal lunch, come home from work at 5pm, ta... | 9 | August 7, 2014 | 103 |
133,282 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "This is my 6th month on Tri Sprintec. Overall it's been a positive experience. The first 2 months my breasts hurt - they grew another cup size - but after that there's been no extra tenderness at all. I didn't gain any weight, didn't have any abnormal cravings. Didn't go crazy, no change in libido (still high). My per... | 9 | May 19, 2012 | 8 |
219,975 | Amitriptyline | insomnia | "I was prescribed 50mg and the first time I took it this way WAY too high of a dosage. I felt drowsy for the entire day the next day like I was on drugs. I was prescribed this a few months go and I still have a many pills left because I only take it when I feel like I won't be able to sleep and I cut the pill in half s... | 8 | March 9, 2016 | 36 |
226,893 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have been on the Implanon for the 3 allowed years now. My periods are completely random and have zero sex drive. No weight gain besides my own body's growth has come from the pill. Overall it is a decent and easy form of birth control and very effective. I will be having it removed today but not replaced, plan on sw... | 7 | January 19, 2015 | 14 |
143,913 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got my nexplanon in Apirl 20th, 2014, I've had it for more than a year. Yesterday, I got my period for the first time since i have gotten it. I was so happy to not have a period, and now after more than a year I have gotten one, it makes me really frustrated and upset. With this birth control, I have noticed a lot o... | 6 | August 18, 2016 | 0 |
201,353 | Zoloft | post traumatic stress disorde | "I suffer from PTSD and Panic Disorder. I have given Zoloft a good 3 months. I started at 25mg and worked up to 150mg. Although it did seem like it took the edge off my suffering temporarily, my body seemed to be fighting the medication the whole time. At 50mg I suffered panic attacks that were much more severe than t... | 2 | September 26, 2015 | 26 |
166,871 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I had unprotected sex on May 28th. He ejaculated outside, but because we did it a couple of times, I freaked out. I took Opcicon One Step 4-6 hours later and felt the side effects immediately. I was slightly nauseous, fatigue, had lower abdomen cramps and bloated the first week. One week later (June 4th) I bled for 4 ... | 10 | July 17, 2016 | 8 |
29,759 | Topiramate | migraine prevention | "This medication worked for me for a while, however, my body became accustomed to it, and it stopped working. I also experienced the majority of side effects. Mainly weight loss, but also decreased cognition and spelling abilities. I discontinued this medication specifically because losing my ability to think and commu... | 2 | November 17, 2009 | 18 |
227,508 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got my Implanon inserted when I was 18. It's been a little over a year with it and I'd say the only side effect I have is mood swings and bad back pains, it's everyday. Also I haven't really had periods and when I do it's usually spotting and last for four to five days most of the time it doesn't show. Eating wise I... | 8 | November 28, 2012 | 0 |
192,612 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "Works great for me. After two children I use Zarah as birth control and after endometriosis and multiple ovarian cysts I appreciate the positive effects of this medicine. Decreases my horrid mood swings, decreases my cramps and decreases noticeable ovarian cysts. Give it at least 1 month, you may like it. I do hav... | 9 | July 17, 2012 | 9 |
2,090 | Metformin | min) | "I have stoped taking glucophage 3 mounths ago and i have gained 3kg please help" | 8 | October 19, 2016 | 6 |
146,577 | Tamsulosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "Flomax improved my ability to pee however it also made me listless and I experienced dizziness when changing positions suddenly. After a (1) month trial I am giving it up. For me the benefits are not worth the side effects." | 3 | September 1, 2014 | 122 |
206,062 | Pristiq | depression | "I just started taking this medicine, after being on zoloft for years. Within days, I have noticed an extreme change for the better. I am actually starting to feel normal again." | 9 | August 28, 2008 | 128 |
195,303 | Low-Ogestrel-21 | 3</span> users found this comment helpful. | "After taking it for two months I noticed some hair loss and problems with my contact lenses. It only got worse after taking it for seven months. I'm discontinuing it. I'm losing too much hair and I want to go back to using my contact lenses." | 8 | May 16, 2011 | 3 |
4,778 | Belviq | obesity | "First week 7lbs, a lot of energy and fall right to sleep at night and stay asleep. Only negative is I can only take one or I experience urinary tract infection like symptoms. I'm excited to weigh in the morning, it will have been 14 days. I LOVE Belviq!" | 10 | January 30, 2015 | 106 |
83,285 | Paxil | depression | "Paxil saved my life. I was depressed and could not climb out. Tried Effexor but it made my heart beat rapidly and made me really nervous. Paxil has been amazing. I feel like a regular person. I have highs and lows, but the lows aren't as low as they used to be... and they only occur when there is a real reason to... | 8 | January 29, 2010 | 56 |
122,434 | Linaclotide | constipation | "I started 145mcg dosage and have been on one a day for the last five days. I'm now stopping this medication and will never take it again. It helped a little the first couple days, however, the lower abdominal pain is just too intense AND.. I HAVE A TERRIBLE TERRIBLE HEADACHE that I cannot get rid of , plus the sneezin... | 1 | August 3, 2017 | 10 |
132,142 | Ativan | panic disorde | "Ativan 0.5 mg as needed for panic attacks. Not good for longterm use in my opinion because you will always need more, body will tolerate the dose and need more for same calming effect but its a short-acting med for anxiety and panic attacks and working wonderfully for me for years. I have bipolar 2 with rapid mood c... | 10 | May 7, 2017 | 27 |
126,464 | Brompheniramine | allergic rhinitis | "I used to take this medication as Dimetapp but that was removed from the over the counter market. So I was prescribed this medication in the 12 mg chewable tablet as needed to relieve the itching in my ears, eyes and roof of my mouth. I've used every medication out there and none relieves my symptoms. I have never had... | 10 | August 14, 2012 | 0 |
32,528 | Lisinopril | high blood pressure | "I have come back to report - after giving this medicine a very negative rating.
It is now a year down the road and the medicine no longer gives me negative side effects.
In fact, it delivers a consistently superior blood pressure, much lower than the normal range. I have gone from a blood pressure reading of 19... | 10 | July 8, 2011 | 50 |
214,910 | Butalbital Compound | migraine | "This is the ONLY thing that works on my migraines but is getting harder and harder to find a doctor who will prescribe and/or pharmacy to fill" | 10 | August 21, 2017 | 3 |
68,209 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "I had unprotected sex a couple of days after my period ended. After I realized what I had done, I began panicking and purchased plan b about 22 hours after. I was so stressed and miserable for a month, and it just so happened that I didn't get my period the week I was due. I had CRAZY symptoms, incredibly sore breasts... | 10 | June 23, 2015 | 18 |
58,958 | Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium | irritable bowel syndrome | "I have been on and off of Chloridiazepoxide for about 6-7 years. It has been a life saver. My new doctor was reluctant to put me back on it, but decided to give it a shot. The only thing I don't like is the cotton mouth, but hey, I need to drink more water anyways! It really helps with my spastic colon and my anxie... | 9 | August 27, 2013 | 9 |
27,033 | Ultram | 15</span> users found this comment helpful. | "My doctor perscriped it and I am alcoholic. That is not a good combination; espesically since he knew I was alcoholic." | 1 | November 9, 2009 | 15 |
122,884 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel | birth control | "I have been on this birth control for 8 years! I feel like the reviews are based on people that haven't given their body time to adjust to it. On this pill I had no acne problems, no weight gain no crampy periods. Generally, my periods would be 3-4 days long without pain sometimes would forget it was that time of t... | 10 | September 21, 2015 | 16 |
77,178 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "I just got a 5 month script after finally trying the 2 week trial. I have fibromyalgia and wanted to make sure I waited an appropriate amount of time between taking this and any other meds I had been. In 14 days I went from 195 to 182lbs. The only side effect I experienced was minor headache and sleepiness which has ... | 9 | August 5, 2014 | 127 |
117,130 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "It's so nice to be sane without side effects." | 10 | October 20, 2010 | 25 |
5,319 | Cryselle | birth control | "Like another user below, I was also on Lo-Ogestral since I was 17 for cramps and to regulate my period. I was getting it twice a month and it was so painful. About 3 years ago my local CVS started carrying only the generic version of it which is Cryselle. I'm now 24 and have had great experiences with both. My period ... | 10 | December 8, 2015 | 8 |
6,324 | Latanoprost | intraocular hypertension | "Originally diagnosed with Glaucoma, had laser eye surgery but over the years eye pressures increased and prescribed Xalatan Latanoprost no significant problems. But when chemist swapped for a generic make 2 years ago I had problems feeling queasy, palpitations, waterworks weakness, generally not feeling well. Changed ... | 9 | February 25, 2017 | 13 |
31,229 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "After 4 weeks of antibiotics and prednisone, I developed the dreaded YI. Got the Monistate 3 to hopefully resolve the issue by Monday morning. After inserting the cream, I feel like someone has taken a steak knife to my insides and dumped a bottle of hotdam inside to rinse it out. Sure I was going to pass out, I rea... | 1 | October 3, 2016 | 11 |
229,347 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "been on 20 mg in the morning for five days. My doc prescribed it for depression. It did work in the way that after a couple of days I started feeling motivated and could get up from bed. Did enjoy doing things this week. Have a bit of headache and also today I noticed I was feeling very drowsy almost to the point if g... | 7 | June 2, 2017 | 0 |
55,435 | Belviq | weight loss | "My BMI is 33. Bottom line, this works, no or minimal side effects. I keep losing, not hungry anymore, and fill after a few bites at a meal. I need a new belt already. 4 loops in 2 weeks. Stomach keeps shrinking. Before I would go to the fridge all day and snack, and never feel full at meals, it is incredible. I feel 2... | 10 | October 7, 2013 | 62 |
215,682 | Copper | birth control | "I had the paragard IUD in for five years, it is supposed to be effective up to ten years but I got pregnant in my fifth year of having it and subsequently had to have an abortion. This was the single most horrific experience of my life." | 1 | May 11, 2017 | 7 |
5,869 | Flecainide | atrial fibrillation | "Flecainide has controlled the a-fib, but I have a constantly cold nose and my mouth feels like I've had lidocaine sprayed like before dental work. Some days it's worse than other days. I take 100 mg twice a day with 25mg metropolol. After two cardioversions, I'm willing to give flecainide a chance. I've been takin... | 8 | March 24, 2017 | 17 |
111,979 | Gianvi | birth control | "I was on Yaz since I was 16 (now I'm 25), I got switched to Gianvi 3 months ago. First month was okay, I didn't notice much changes, but the last 2 months were horrible. My mood swings are horrible, I go from extra happy to sad in a second, I have no energy what so ever, I used to not be able to sit in one place for ... | 1 | November 12, 2010 | 24 |
99,345 | Doxylamine | insomnia | "It works perfect for me to go to sleep. I only took half of the the tab. I sleept the whole night, for 10 hours, but I had a hard time trying to wake up!! I felt dizzy and with Migraine. I read everything about side effects, so I realized that I can't take this substance because I'm taking Eutirox because I have been... | 9 | July 19, 2015 | 34 |
103,575 | Synthroid | hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal | "I had my thyroid removed almost a year ago and I can agree that while I have not lost any weight using this drug I have not gained any either. I have had horrible mood swings and lost a great deal of my hair. My Doctor refuses to change the dosage because she says "I'm within normal range" whatever that means? I do ... | 5 | March 5, 2010 | 139 |
127,779 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I started this medication on 2/18/2017 at a starting weight of 323 lbs (I'm 5'11"). I've tried and tried to lose weight and it just was not happening. My doctor prescribed me this medication and put me on a strict 1600 calorie diet. So far I have lost 12 lbs in my 14 days on this medication. I do work out everyday and... | 10 | March 3, 2017 | 32 |
148,090 | Norethindrone | birth control | "Started taking this pill in December 2014, and been on it since. I am not happy with it at all. I used to have regular periods, but Camila made it very irregular. I hate not knowing if I will have a period or not . my mentality changed as well; usually I'm a very happy girl, but the pill made me into a raging mean lu... | 1 | May 9, 2015 | 25 |
74,582 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I have been on this pill for approximately 6 months now and I am pleased with it. It is the first pill that I have experienced and I am not pregnant yet thank goodness. I definitely do get a lot moodier when it's close to the end of my pack and I do occasionally have break through bleeding about half way through my pa... | 8 | July 24, 2009 | 2 |
51,017 | Azithromycin | bacterial endocarditis prevention | "Treated" | 9 | October 26, 2016 | 0 |
17,475 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I really wanted to give this medicine a chance but I can't do it anymore after just a few hours. Within two hours I felt so tired, I laid down for a nap. My right arm went numb, then I woke up with my whole body numb. Got up to walk to the bathroom and felt light-headed. Now it is six hours later and I feel angry and ... | 1 | March 30, 2017 | 5 |
34,433 | Bystolic | high blood pressure | "44 year old male - blood pressure at doctor's office 167 over 110. Started taking 5mg bystolic every morning for about 1 week so far. First morning chest did not feel tight, by second day had a lot more energy. Now blood pressure is steady at 128 over 85. Feel a lot better." | 10 | October 11, 2009 | 49 |
159,663 | Bactrim | bacterial infection | "Severe head feeling hot. Felt like head was swelling. Severe swelling of the face. Extreme itching in hands and feet. Confusion. Only took one tablet." | 1 | November 10, 2017 | 1 |
141,658 | Escitalopram | depression | "I was on Lexapro for about 5 weeks, did notice some moderate signs of lifting out of depression, but the side effects forced me, with the doctor's urging, to go off it. Got both serious insomnia and serious drowsiness during the day and inability to get orgasms." | 4 | August 6, 2012 | 18 |
228,943 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "I had an issue with ED and my doc gave me a sample of Cialis 5 mg. I took one tablet, not thinking anything would happen for 3-4 days. Wow! Was I wrong! I had the hardest erection for (I swear) one hour! I could have lasted longer. My wife couldn't keep her hands off it! I will be doing a once-daily dose. Loo... | 10 | June 11, 2016 | 48 |
75,325 | Vistaril | anxiety | "I was pretty disappointed by Vistaril. I asked my psychiatrist about it hoping it helps in addition with the Zoloft I was taking to cure my itchiness, anxiety, sedation, and allergies. The only thing I saw improve were my allergies, and not by much. Yes I have only been on Vistaril 12 days, but still I was disappointe... | 4 | July 16, 2014 | 40 |
71,176 | Viberzi | irritable bowel syndrome | "I have struggled with IBS-D for 16 years. I've been in every medication available including antidepressants, bentyl, loperimide, lotronex, colestramine and many others. The Viberzi seems to control the diarrhea, but I am experiencing debilitating gas. Especially in the mornings but it lasts throughout the day. It's no... | 5 | March 19, 2016 | 31 |
220,496 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I am 29 and I have never been in birth control before. I was recommended to this pill and it has been a wonderful experience. At first, I was scared because of all the stories you hear about mood swings and weight gain, but I have not experienced either. My weight is the same, my mood hasn't change. I barely get my pe... | 10 | August 14, 2011 | 1 |
35,205 | Levofloxacin | pneumonia | "I have pneumonia in both lungs for the second time in 35 days. I was hospitalized this time though, so it's definitely worse the the first illness.
The only side effect I've noticed is nausea. If I drink water quickly, I immediately feel the need to throw up. Problem is that I'm always thirsty. I am home now thank go... | 8 | December 24, 2015 | 20 |
7,519 | Xanax | panic disorde | "Xanax has been a life saver for me. I have been diagnosed with panic disorder and depression since I was a teenager. I learned through lots of therapy that my issues are environmental and chemical. There are times when meditating and positive affirmations do not work during my attacks. This is when I take my Xanax so ... | 10 | January 16, 2017 | 48 |
212,558 | Lysine | aphthous ulce | "I was recently having issues with cystic acne after switching birth control pills and got to the point where it was so bad/painful I couldn't lay my head down on a pillow to rest. I called my doctor and she said this could be the answer, this pill being a "hidden gem" as she described it. After taking it for 3 days I ... | 9 | December 21, 2016 | 10 |
224,998 | Bupropion | anxiety | "After taking 150 mlg or 75 ir morning and 75 ir afternoon I feel better, my anxiety has dropped and my depression is better, not 100% but I'm happy with the results. At first my anxiety felt like it increased at times and the VA would not put me on benzo's so I toughed it out and feel better in between the anxiety sp... | 8 | July 21, 2016 | 28 |
105,977 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "I am an adult with ADD. I took Strattera according to my doctors recommendations, starting with 25mg and upping the dosage to 80mg gradually for 6 weeks. I noticed nausea almost immediately after I started taking the medicine along with unusual bouts of tiredness. I continued with the plan as I was told some of the in... | 4 | June 5, 2015 | 12 |
108,303 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I am so thrilled with Contrave. I am 40, female, 5'4", weighed 268 when I started the meds about 12 weeks ago. I am now 240! 28 lbs in 3 months! This is the easiest weight loss that I have ever had. Trust me, I have lost and gain probably 350 lbs over the last 20 years. And I always suffered. This Rx has changed every... | 10 | June 22, 2015 | 50 |
70,586 | Flomax | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "Flow has improved, but I have the equivalent of a permanent head cold. After two months, I have trouble breathing through my nose, and sleep fully. It's not worth it. I will try Avodart, and if that doesn't work, I will have surgery." | 4 | June 18, 2011 | 52 |
141,351 | Escitalopram | depression | "I always knew I was vulnerable to having the blues, but it wasn't until I lost my motivation, could no longer enjoy the simple things in life (music, TV shows, vacation!) and would randomly burst into tears, did I realize this was something more serious. The first two weeks were brutal (1/2 tablet in morning, 1/2 ta... | 10 | November 8, 2014 | 129 |
178,796 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "I've been on Victoza for about 18 months. My doctor suggested it initially to help me with weight loss while supporting my Type II Diabetes. My glucose is now well within normal range. In fact, my doctor suggested I might want to consider stopping the medicine for a few months, and then retest my A1C level. Howeve... | 10 | October 24, 2014 | 47 |
44,846 | Axert | migraine | "ONLY migraine medicine that ever worked for me, and with no side effects at all. It would stop a developing migraine in its tracks!
Unfortunately, my new job does not offer insurance, and a prescription of Axert without insurance is close to $400. Very upsetting. But when that day comes, I will fill that prescrip... | 10 | February 11, 2011 | 11 |
42,621 | Concerta | adhd | "I was put on Concerta when I was in grade 9 because I was struggling to pay attention in class and just didn't have any desire to be in school. After starting to take it my marks in school jumped way up because I was able to now focus in school and be able to pay attention. The only thing I find I don't like about i... | 9 | September 23, 2011 | 13 |
23,963 | Tretinoin | acne | "I was on accutane (isotretinoin) from December 2015 to July 2016. I had severe acne all over my face, chest, back, and shoulders. Post-accutane my skin was clear as water and I got so many compliments on my skin. My skin was clear and I never got one pimple until mid April 2017 I noticed pimples reappearing on my skin... | 9 | July 15, 2017 | 21 |
56,937 | Ranitidine | gerd | "Ever since I put on weight, I’ve been experiencing occasional reflux (about once a week). I never knew how painful reflux could be. Another symptom I’ve been having is regurgitation and belching. At times, I’ll wake up coughing because I’m choking on regurgitate. It’s scary and leaves my esophagus and throat burning. ... | 10 | December 4, 2017 | 0 |
183,456 | Cymbalta | pain | "I haven't noticed a great deal of pain relief with Cymbalta but works well for depression and other related issues." | 3 | July 26, 2011 | 8 |
59,370 | Amantadine | chronic fatigue syndrome | "I have been on amantadine intermittently for years to deal with the "viral" component of my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I took 200 mg daily for over 3 years. It helped me when nothing else would. I now take it when I feel a viral episode coming on. Without the drug the viral symptoms (nausea, sick feeling in head an... | 8 | November 17, 2010 | 70 |
82,752 | Maxalt-MLT | migraine | "Works within minutes usually. Have not noted any side effects with it although I do not care for taste. After it melts and is gone, I drink water to get taste out of my mouth." | 9 | July 3, 2012 | 6 |
54,623 | Bupropion / naltrexone | weight loss | "I have been on Contrave for 5 days now. So far have had zero side effects. I'm 5'5 and started at 215 lbs. Weighed in this morning at 212 lbs. Have not changed my diet, but I am eating less, not really that hungry, I don't even think about sweets and when I do I really don't want them. Will up date when I start week 3... | 8 | May 17, 2017 | 14 |
36,736 | Meperidine | pain | "I have arthritis and have tried many over the counter medicines as Aspirin, Motrin, etc. These medicines increased my diastolic blood pressure upwards of 30 points. (I already have high blood pressure). The doctor then tried Oxycodone and again my BP went significantly up. Hydrocodone had the same result. As a la... | 8 | March 27, 2013 | 73 |
30,562 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Oh. My. Goodness. Am used to yeast infections because I get them fairly often, so got Monistat 7. I’ve used Monistat products before which worked well and never had any issue. I don’t know what they have done but this is excruciating TORTURE! A mere ten minutes after my first application, my vagina began to burn. It ... | 1 | November 17, 2017 | 3 |
62,522 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "Really it's night and day for me. I wish I could have been prescribed this when I was just a teenager. I am 45 now and finally feel somewhat human. I've always felt embarrassed about everything and I mean every thing. Have tried Prozac, Wellbutrin, Natural remedies and more. I have been sober for 9 years now. Even whe... | 10 | July 1, 2011 | 12 |
113,873 | Tegretol | trigeminal neuralgia | "I have been put on this medication for pain. After 6 mouth operations - I was left with terrible upper gum and palate pain. I have only been on it for 5 days - it is not working. The pain is severe and constant. I am praying - as I take it longer - it will take the pain away." | 2 | April 24, 2013 | 27 |
174,346 | Tri-Lo-Sprintec | birth control | "Like most other women on here, I started out with Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo. Then my insurance wouldn't cover it now I'm taking Tri Lo Sprintec.
I've been on it for close to a year now and haven't had many negative side effects. The first two or three months I had nausea but that went away after a while. I have hardly any ... | 10 | July 20, 2017 | 0 |
184,635 | Albiglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "Was on Bydureon and my insurance quit covering it. It worked really well. Now I have to use Tanzeum which does not work nearly as well. May need to up the dosage." | 5 | January 20, 2016 | 16 |
206,314 | Mesalamine | ulcerative colitis, maintenance | "I have diagnose with Ulcerative Colitis (Proctitis) for last 4 years. Lialda has worked for me best with no side effect. I am taking 2 tab twice daily. For people with Ulcerative colitis in distal part of colon Lialda will work best. I had tried 2 years ago to switch to Apriso only because of the cost of Lialda and ha... | 10 | August 14, 2014 | 26 |
19,172 | Pregabalin | neuropathic pain | "Living with polyneuropathy, Fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis and lots of arthritis is difficult. I started on 200 mg twice a day then increased to 300 mg three times a day. I developed a problem with my kidneys, not from Lyrica, and had to decrease the dose to 300 mg twice a day. I have to say that I get little pain reli... | 8 | March 17, 2017 | 23 |
43,376 | Hydromorphone | pain | "The medication took the pain away." | 10 | October 24, 2012 | 21 |
124,730 | Tri-Previfem | acne | "Ive been taking it for three months now and a week after starting it my breast got really sore. I dont know about weight gain but im only getting really tiny pimples which are normally gone by the end of the next day. Doesnt make me dry down there either. Sex drive is normal. I just feel a lot tired and my head hurts ... | 8 | November 10, 2016 | 1 |
35,225 | Levofloxacin | pneumonia | "This is a horrible antibiotic, please think twice before you fill this prescription. Very quickly after I took my first dose of Levoquin, my heart started racing. I was literally sweating all day, and could not sleep at all. Gave me horrible anxiety. The side effect lasted for a good 24 hours. When I told my doctor ab... | 1 | October 15, 2015 | 6 |
117,174 | Synvisc-One | osteoarthritis | "This is day 2 after my first Synvisc One shot. The shot wasnt bad, only uncomfortble during the last 3 seconds. I walked out and had a little tightness as the gel was settling in. Day 2 Im walking around with absolutely no issues and with a 90% reduction in pain.Day 2 far exceeded all my expectations. I completely am ... | 9 | July 8, 2015 | 55 |
230,423 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I have been on the depo shot since I was 15! (11 years now) I love the shot I have never had an issue, after my first couple weeks on it I never got a period again unless I missed a shot and had to wait for a period to get it again. I swear by it one of the greatest thing you don't forget to take it daily no cramps no... | 6 | October 20, 2013 | 7 |
99,640 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "I pre-mixed mine with white cherry Gatorade (no reds/purple colors) and let it chill in the fridge. Tasted like salty cherries. At 6pm I drank my first dose over the course of an hour (it didn't specify how fast.) Within 30 minutes my bowel movement started. I got ZERO warning it was going to happen. I was on the toi... | 8 | May 25, 2017 | 11 |
152 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I started Depo-Provera in July of 2015. One month after I started spotting, then bleeding heavily. It's now almost 3 months and I'm still bleeding. I was very worried that it could've caused some other problem until I read the reviews and realized that other women are experiencing the same problem. Please stay away fr... | 1 | September 25, 2015 | 17 |
60,855 | Ibuprofen / pseudoephedrine | sinus symptoms | "This medicine cleared my sinuses very fast." | 9 | May 4, 2010 | 3 |
111,177 | Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir | hepatitis c | "Jan 12th was my last bloodwork and I am cured!!!!!! Thank the Lord!!!! After having that virus 27 years.." | 10 | January 23, 2017 | 12 |
231,488 | Trazodone | ibromyalgia | "This medicine helps me get my r.e.m. sleep, which fibromyalgia robs me up. Fibro and chronic fatigue syndrome often go hand in hand. It can be the direct result of lack of r.e.m. sleep." | 9 | May 25, 2016 | 17 |
134,428 | Prednisone | inflammatory conditions | "I started taking prednisone just a couple of days ago (take my last dose tomorrow). In September I received a very bad case of pneumonia. I have been having very bad breathing problems since then. The only thing the doctors can come up with is extreme inflammation. The first day I took these medicines (4 on the first ... | 6 | December 19, 2011 | 40 |
50,738 | Gabapentin | peripheral neuropathy | "I have taken this medicine for over a year it sure helps with the pain!" | 8 | October 18, 2009 | 43 |
110,480 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have been on Nexplanon for for about 2 years now. I was given the micro pill to try out before getting the Nexplanon rod put in which is the exact same thing as the rod, but in pill form just to see how I do with the side effects. Immediately 3 days on the pill I started bleeding non-stop until the day I got the rod... | 9 | January 14, 2016 | 1 |
20,587 | Nucynta | pain | "I have been on Nucynta and Nucynta ER for 1 year and finally after 30 years of chronic pain from 3 different chronic illnesses I have almost complete relief. I do not suffer any side effects that I am aware of. In the first couple of months I did have some fatigue but my body adjusted and I am able to use this medicin... | 10 | June 9, 2017 | 19 |
84,525 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "im 16 and ive been taking this for about 8 months now. it works, i havent gotten pregnant, but it hasnt really regulated my period. a couple months ago, i had my period for 3 weeks straight despite taking the pill. also, it absolutely killed my sex drive which is very annoying. ive had depression for about 5 years now... | 5 | October 3, 2016 | 0 |
179,487 | Olanzapine | insomnia | "This medication was prescribed to help with my insomnia. It was in combination with my antidepressant medication. It did help me sleep, but it was difficult for me to wake up and function normally the next day." | 7 | February 25, 2009 | 84 |
131,141 | Kenalog | atopic dermatitis | "I got this shot after my hands turned unrecognizable from pain and eczema. I struggle with this all the time in every season. I could not believe how much Kenalog helped me. It erased all signs of eczema in a little over a week. I went back to the doctor just to THANK her for this. I would give it a 10 but its no... | 9 | October 31, 2011 | 28 |
87,158 | Latuda | bipolar disorde | "I was on 74mg of Latuda, gained 30lbs overnight and developed tardive dyskinesia.
For me the side effects outweighed the therapeutic benefits." | 1 | July 7, 2015 | 22 |
176,739 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "I've been on Ativan for 4 months now: 0.5mg once or twice a day to control my anxiety attacks. I only take if when I feel jittery, flushing in my face, a heavy headache akin to tension headache and dizziness. Usually these symptoms subside within 1 to 2 hours of dosing. Sometimes as quickly as half an hour and it is n... | 10 | July 11, 2008 | 21 |
219,539 | Microgestin Fe 1.5 / 30 | birth control | "I got put on this bcp after I had surgery to remove ovarian cysts on both ovaries. Bcp is supposed to stop cysts from coming back. I didn't notice any weight gain while I was on this pill, however I worked out 3-4 times a week to avoid possible weight gain. I have back acne and occasional pimples on my face I didn'... | 9 | June 26, 2015 | 2 |
166,028 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've been on Skyla for 20 days now. This rating is for the side effects. Women need to know that these side effects CAN happen to anyone and they aren't pretty!! I began with an exaggeration of hair loss...I just had my son 3 months ago and thought it was related to the post partum but then I began to notice weird pim... | 2 | February 9, 2017 | 1 |
60,335 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I love the ease. I love that the hormones last longer than the traditional 7-7-7 "pill" program. I don't like that is it far too expensive. " | 9 | June 24, 2011 | 0 |
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