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6,596 | Primidone | benign essential trem | "Started out 110 days ago@ 1/2 50mg tab at night and morning. I am up to 3 @ morning and 3 @ night. Doc says stay on them until we meet in 10 days. This is not working. Tremors are continuing - some times to an extreme. We need to revisit this prescription. Try something else." | 1 | October 22, 2014 | 65 |
163,438 | Methylphenidate | adhd | "After three years of constant downs with behavior, my son was finally diagnosed with ADHD at six. We’ve tried 10 mg ($60), 20mg ($99) and 30mg ($104)- all of which has worked for about a 1- 1.5 months and then stops. Our pros (when it is working): concentration improved (could actually sit down and read a chapter book... | 5 | June 13, 2017 | 3 |
110,745 | Tri-Luma | melasma | "I've spent a lot of money on over the counter skin lightening creams to treat my moderate/severe melasma. Only tri-luma has worked to improve the appearance of this unsightly skin condition. My friends immediately noticed when I used it. Although it is expensive and requires a prescription, I can say it is an excell... | 10 | March 24, 2009 | 86 |
125,355 | Dulcolax | constipation | "Took 2 dulcolax at 7.30 on Friday night and was fine woke up yesterday morning and had what felt like severe gas had a bm around 10.30am feeling fine continued with my day then around 4pm I was lying on my bed with severe cramps and had to run to make it to the bathroom I have the worse bout of the runs ever it was so... | 1 | January 24, 2016 | 4 |
27,337 | Imitrex | migraine | "Imitrex is the best medication for migraines I have taken so far. When I first started using it I would get the loopy feeling and slight dizziness. Normal right? But after a month or two and a few more uses of this medication, I started get a burning sensation in my head, behind my eyes and progressively got worse wit... | 6 | November 30, 2012 | 5 |
27,584 | Ivermectin | head lice | "2nd time in 14 month my daughter has lice. Used rid. Day 2 small live lice appeared. Possibly hatched overnight. Called pediatrician and day 2 got a script for Sklice. With coupon & insurance, paid $10. I was so hopeful this was the answer to our prayers. My daughter has very long hair & takes hours to nit pick. I eve... | 1 | August 20, 2016 | 7 |
90,849 | Roxicodone | chronic pain | "I initially suffered compression fractures of L1, L2, & L3 with fractures of the vertebrae & 20% disc space loss between L1 & L2 & L2 & L3. Only 8 months later I had the unfortunate experience at a sporting goods store, a 240lb shelf fell directly on my head knocking me out cold for 30 seconds. That also led to a fra... | 10 | June 19, 2013 | 77 |
164,457 | Diclofenac | pain | "I started taking Disclofenac today for severe back pain caused by shingles. Immediately I felt some relief and I'm able to take a deep breathe without it hurting. This is the only pain med that really helped." | 9 | November 10, 2014 | 24 |
34,748 | Minocycline | acne | "I'm a 23 years old and I have mild-moderate acne but will get very bad cystic jaw line break outs for the past 4-5 years. 2-4 large cyst (take long to heal) per month but also have few pesky pimples that show up. I was prescribed 50mg 2x day mino about 2 years ago my face had gotten very bad 2-5 cyst per week. This ... | 4 | April 30, 2015 | 5 |
187,819 | Dexamethasone | inflammatory conditions | "Greatly improved appetite, I had been on chemo and having severe appetite loss, excessive sleeping. It has possibly caused some mild irritablility, although my husband doesn't think I am much different than normal." | 10 | May 15, 2012 | 7 |
25,301 | Flector Patch | pain | "I'm currently using it for a herniated thoracic disc that is so bad, it radiates through my ribs and sends electrical current to my abs causing cramping. I've had the patch on for 8 hours and feel no different at all. Had to use gauze tape because there is basically no adhesive on the patch itself. I think it's nothin... | 2 | November 24, 2016 | 6 |
68,376 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "Picked up Plan B at Planned Parenthood for $35. Took the first pill at noon the day after the "mishap", the second one before bed, a little sooner than the recommended 12 hours had passed. Only side effect was fatigue the next day. Started my period a week early, but I guess that means it worked. Much better than gett... | 10 | July 3, 2013 | 16 |
59,751 | NuvaRing | birth control | "This is my second week with my first nuvaring. So far I don't like it, my face has broken out. I have the worst stomach pain and migraines!!!!! Yesterday I thought I was dying, my whole body was shaking because it hurt so bad! Overall the NR makes me feel like I'm dying from the inside " | 4 | October 28, 2016 | 5 |
200,974 | Zoloft | social anxiety disorde | "My Doctor prescribed this for anxiety. 10mg. Although it seemed to help my physical affects of anxiety it made everything else much worse. Tired, anxious, head aches, brain zaps, ringing in ears, spacey, edgy, and not myself at all. I was turning into a walking zombie. It was awful. I couldn't tell if it was my anxiet... | 1 | November 17, 2017 | 2 |
160,023 | Pegasys | hepatitis c | "I was on the Pegasys for 48 weeks. I used the autoinjector and it was easy and painless. In fact after each injection I would look to make sure there was a spot of blood just to make sure I got it because I never felt it. It seems to have worked. I still have to do my 6 month check, but so far so good. Only negative e... | 10 | August 25, 2013 | 5 |
146,567 | Tamsulosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "Slightly improved frequency of urination, but much sexual dysfunction. Seeking an alternative." | 3 | October 1, 2015 | 21 |
24,018 | Tretinoin | acne | "Dear All,
I started using tretinoin 0.25 with a face cleanser and Heliocare 90spf sunblock, although I didnt have acne after the use it got started . like my face is ruined. full of cyst acnes . please advise" | 2 | October 17, 2016 | 3 |
22,655 | HyoMax SL | irritable bowel syndrome | "This medication works for me for a few hours, most of the time, when I get in a bind and HAVE to leave the house but I experience a wicked backlash of increased diarrhea for days after the one dose wears off." | 3 | August 20, 2013 | 13 |
178,715 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "At first the side effects were horrible, nausea, diarrhea etc. It seemed to subside after a while. However, My doc decided to up my dose to 1.8 and during that night I had the worst stomach pain (woke me up out of a dead sleep). I decided to take the same dose the second day, and again the same stomach pain. I went ba... | 2 | March 24, 2016 | 36 |
23,376 | Methadone | opiate withdrawal | "I was on heroin for 16 years and eventually got on the methadone program (after a 3 year wait). Best thing I've ever done, 4 years later I'm free from the gutter. Any opiate user will kick it no bother,if you keep to the rules, you will get on with the rest of your life, be human again. Be proud, be happy and be rich ... | 10 | January 7, 2014 | 43 |
29,081 | Topiramate | ibromyalgia | "I took this for my chronic central pain state and it was a very effective pain killer as long as Tapentodol not taken simultaneously, then skin itch develops at low dose of EXTENDED RELEASE (capsule) 100mg nocte and 50mg morning. The itch was severe by time dose increased to 200mg am and nocte but no,other side effec... | 8 | July 18, 2017 | 4 |
148,964 | Mirena | birth control | "I got the Mirena inserted 7 weeks after giving birth back in 2011. The initial process was okay, there was a little bit of cramping, but nothing major I took two Advil and the pain was gone. The Mirena itself was great, I had no issues or side effects, after the first two months I no longer got a period, but I would s... | 9 | November 3, 2015 | 11 |
192,735 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I'm switching back to YAZ after trying another least expensive birth control. I would rather pay $60 a month for YAZ than to be on all the other pills that made me extremely moody, anxious and nauseous. With YAZ, I didn't feel like I was on birth control. I felt like my normal self, with my normal sex drive, normal we... | 10 | October 13, 2010 | 6 |
33,082 | Seasonique | birth control | "I have been taking Seasonique for almost 3 months now and for the most part am very satisfied with it. The only downfall I've found so far is weight gain, around 5-10 pounds, which doesn't seem like much but to a smaller person it makes a huge difference in clothes fitting. Normally I could get this weight off pretty... | 8 | July 20, 2010 | 2 |
67,309 | Omeprazole | gerd | "I have taken both prescription and OTC Prilosec. After losing my prescription coverage, I changed to OTC version and have had great results. I try to take my pill at least 2 to 3 hours before lunch. It works very well for me." | 9 | September 2, 2011 | 29 |
230,235 | Meloxicam | inflammatory conditions | "Was given this by my Rhumey doc. I have lupus and was having awful time find something to help with pain. This was the one that helped me finally get some relief and let be apart of life again. I do bloodwork to watch liver and kidneys for this med and another one I am on and in Oct 2015 my liver enzymes spiked and ... | 8 | December 30, 2015 | 26 |
142,155 | Janumet | diabetes, type 2 | "I was on Metformin (1000mg twice a day) and my A1C pretty much stayed at 6.0 to 6.2. Then another doctor (a flight surgeon) advised me to switch to Janumet 50/500 twice a day because he felt I was taking too much Metformin. Now my A1C is up to 6.4 and my glucose has jumped to the 240-250 range after a light breakfas... | 3 | May 7, 2015 | 37 |
219,652 | Taytulla | birth control | "I have PCOS and have not had a period in months. I have been taking this BC since January of this year and I have not stopped bleeding which the doctor say is not a period. The only break I have gotten from bleeding is taking the pill twice daily to stop it but when I go back to once daily It's back to bleeding. I ha... | 2 | June 18, 2017 | 0 |
156,802 | Dulaglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "My readings were very high when I switched off of Januvia to Trulicity. After 7 weeks my readings are still very high, plus no weight loss - actually gained a couple pounds! No real negative side-effects; just no positive results yet. Going to ask my Endo to change me off of it. Don't like what I've been reading abo... | 2 | June 30, 2015 | 13 |
161,726 | Remeron | insomnia | "I have been on Remeron for 3.5 years. I started out on 15 mg and now currently on 30mg. I have tried every sleep medication available. This is by far the best medication I have ever been on for sleep. Yes I get the ravenous hunger and it takes about 2 hours to make me sleepy. An hour after I take it is when the hunger... | 9 | March 13, 2013 | 169 |
213,581 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I am 27 yo never had a yeast infection before. I had mild itching and some discharge, and it was worse at the front. I got a cream and all was well... then looking at the cream I noticed it's not an antifungal so I want back and got the egg insert 1 day treatment and right before bed last night put it in then went to ... | 5 | August 25, 2017 | 1 |
65,097 | Hydrochlorothiazide | high blood pressure | "side effects RARE" | 6 | March 27, 2016 | 19 |
142,927 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "My first month on Nexplanon was fine. Then, the period started. I had a constant flow for 7 months. I became exhausted from constantly bleeding. I also experienced very strong mood swings starting a few months in - I would go from feeling perfectly fine to wanting to cry at the slightest thing and I usually couldn't s... | 1 | August 4, 2017 | 6 |
132,955 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I have been on Loestrin 24 Fe for about five years. It's been my one and only birth control, but can't complain. Many of my friends have had to change birth control, and I always recommend mine. It doesn't make you gain weight. Your period is very very mild. From having my period for a week with severe cramping and he... | 10 | December 20, 2012 | 18 |
116,422 | Adalimumab | psoriasis | "First time in 8-10 years I have been able to comfortably wear dark colored shirts. I have been extremely happy with this medicine. I have a few patches on shin and elbow that won't clear, but almost everything else is gone. Also, I used to get a lot of mouth ulcers, and now those are gone too." | 8 | May 2, 2009 | 23 |
172,224 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "At 19 I have been on Buspar, Prozac and Ativan; none of which worked. I can honestly say Clonazepam is the only medication that has ever worked for my severe GAD, SAD and panic attacks. There is always a risk of addiction with benzodiazepines, but if thats the tradeoff to be a functional adult then so be it. I would r... | 10 | October 5, 2017 | 16 |
10,327 | Breo Ellipta | asthma | "Been on this inhaler for a month and a half. I'm on ventolin as well. I have experienced stabbing chest pains in my heart but at the moment I was also on Prednisone 20mg 3x a day, so I stopped the breo for a couple days and the chest pains stopped. It was too much steroids in my system. I had boils on my lips, acne on... | 10 | December 4, 2016 | 13 |
145,488 | Qsymia | weight loss | "Let me start by saying I am 59 years old. Until now, I have not had a problem losing when I needed to. I am not big on diet pills so I was a little hesitant at first. The 2 week free trial helped me decide to give it a try. The first 2 weeks I lost 6 pounds. I lost a total of 45 pounds on this medicine!! and kept i... | 10 | August 16, 2017 | 104 |
12,748 | Etanercept | rheumatoid arthritis | "Rheumatoid Arthritis for 22 years. Misdiagnosis when disease presented, 6 years of damage until correct diagnosis. Damage not able to be reversed. Taking ENBREL. I have tried REMICADE, was in trials for ORENCIA, but ENBREL seems to be the one that works better for me." | 8 | June 3, 2013 | 45 |
31,572 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I've used this product before, I always get yeast infections when I have to take antibiotics, but OH MY GOSH!!!! MY VAGINA IS ON FIRE I SWEAR, I cried for an hour and screamed into my pillow. I can't sleep and I have an ice pack between my legs. My stomach hurts so bad!!! This is worst then the yeast infection it's se... | 2 | March 29, 2016 | 5 |
966 | Pentosan polysulfate sodium | interstitial cystitis | "This drug does work for me...I take it twice daily 2 pills morning and night..VERY EXPENSIVE is the downside" | 10 | July 20, 2017 | 7 |
98,768 | Nexplanon | birth control | "The past three years I used Implanon, the first version of Nexplanon, and it was rough. I had a heavy period for the entire time I was on it. It was so annoying. Once my time came up to switch, I had heard that the Nexplanon was a new and improved type of under the skin birth control. I decided that was the one I want... | 10 | September 3, 2013 | 15 |
198,551 | Prednisone | systemic lupus erythematosus | "I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus after about 3 months of tests and suffering at the age of 14. Not long after that I had a terrible episode and had to be hospitalized. I was put on 40mg. The side effects are horrible. I got the "chipmunk cheeks" or "moon face", I lost a lot of hair, I had extra hair i... | 6 | December 6, 2009 | 26 |
159,015 | TriNessa | birth control | "I've been on Trinessa for a few months now. I've had a positive experience, period is on time, acne is going away, no spotting, no weight gain. Slight nausea at the start of taking this pill but went away quickly. Also prevents pregnancy! I would recommend this for a no to little cost generic of Ortho Tri Cyclen." | 10 | March 21, 2016 | 3 |
204,606 | BuSpar | anxiety | "I wish I could say that Buspar helped me. I was really hoping that I would have the same experience as some of the individuals here. I think the Buspar actually made my anxiety worse. However, I didn't feel any side effects until I took it for about 2 weeks.
I had the dizziness and fatigue that many have commen... | 3 | August 21, 2009 | 72 |
137,342 | Isotretinoin | acne | "Please think twice about this medication. I struggled with cystic acne from middle school until now (I'm 35). I took Accutane and it cleared up my skin for several years. It does seem like a miracle pill and the results were impressive. However, the side effects listed are REAL and can happen years after taking the ... | 3 | August 7, 2011 | 33 |
5,099 | Orsythia | birth control | "So much acne all over my neck and chin area. It's horrible, I feel bloated all the time. Going to stop this week, I am acne prone so this just ruined my skin that had been fine for a long time. I do not recommend this birth control for anyone." | 1 | October 30, 2015 | 2 |
63,293 | Epiduo | acne | "made my face 1000x worse than it was. I got acne where I have never gotten acne before & and my face was red itchy and swollen." | 1 | July 28, 2017 | 7 |
33,764 | Junel Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "Do not take this stuff.
I just started this a few weeks ago to treat my PCOS and it made me extremely hungry. I also became very irritable throughout my time taking it. It got to the point where the entire day I was snapping at people and it sucked. But the worst part is THE CRAMPS. two weeks into taking the pill c... | 1 | January 29, 2017 | 5 |
35,477 | Phenol | tonsillitis/pharyngitis | "I have a sore throat. I spray once and let it sit in the area for 20 secs then spit out. The numbing only stays for about 10 mins. Obviously the soreness starts to come back. With another spray and about 10 mins later still the numbing goes away. It says use every 2 hours if needed. I need more spraying. " | 3 | February 9, 2015 | 8 |
158,223 | Ziprasidone | bipolar disorde | "This is the only medicine that I have taken without any side effects! I love it! After the initial 2 week period of sleepiness it wears off and does what it's supposed. I do miss my mania no lie but I know that it wasn't good for me but it takes most of my depression down and I can enjoy my life. I've been on Lamictal... | 8 | July 30, 2013 | 25 |
114,436 | Atarax | anxiety | "Helps Ease Tightening Of The Chest And Slows Breathing During Panic Attacks. Chewing Tabs Works Best For Me." | 8 | January 25, 2012 | 39 |
122,880 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel | endometriosis | "I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis and had a chocolate cyst which was removed 6 months ago. However excruciating pain and cramps persisted.
I was so drained all the time and attributed it to my busy schedule.
A month ago I went to the obgyn because my cramps became daily. They found a lemon size cyst on... | 9 | October 30, 2015 | 6 |
27,936 | Lexapro | generalized anxiety disorde | "Changed my life. Anxiety is gone, and because of that my depression. Loving life anxiety free is amazing. Can't believe I waited this long is my only regret." | 10 | July 7, 2016 | 76 |
120,827 | Antabuse | alcohol dependence | "I took Antabuse for 4 months and it was wonderful. Since it does remove the option to drink, it was a huge help. However, I did occasionally crave alcohol so what did I do? I stopped taking it for 2 weeks so that I could drink. It was a huge mistake and I urge anyone taking it to just, as my therapist says, "get th... | 10 | June 4, 2009 | 120 |
55,656 | Effexor | depression | "Been on Effexor for fourteen years. It makes Ocd worse and PTSD worse and my depression worse. I don't care what these negative reviews say, I am switching from this crap drug to another antidepressant. I feel fourteen years of my life have been ruined and I was lied to by the medical profession, they never told me ho... | 1 | December 12, 2016 | 13 |
135,476 | Tamiflu | influenza | "I rarely get sick but by the time I left work on Thursday I had the chills and a fever of 102. Went to Patient First Walk in clinic on Friday morning because I couldn't get in to see my doctor. They confirmed I had the flu. Prescribed Tamiflu and after the 2nd dose my fever is gone and I feel close to normal. The key ... | 10 | March 15, 2014 | 57 |
33,857 | Junel Fe 1 / 20 | acne | "I just completed my third month on Junel. At first, it made my skin experience the worst acne I have ever had in my life. I experienced tons of tiny breakouts all over my face, and cystic pimples, both things I have never seen on my face before. I decided to give it time, because many say your skin needs to get worse ... | 1 | June 9, 2016 | 7 |
62,694 | Citalopram | depression | "I was started off on a 10mg dose of fluoxetine and had bad nausea so my doctor switched me over to Celexa. I have been on it for a few months and it has helped, I had to be upped to a 20mg dose though. I have a really hard time getting to sleep also. But for the most part I like it. I actually found it increased my se... | 8 | July 30, 2009 | 7 |
52,688 | Doryx | lyme disease, neurologic | "My daughter (16) was prescribed Doryx 150 mg 2 x day for Lyme disease after exhausting all other antibiotics and her symptoms returned. After two doses she started to experience paranoia and anxiety. Could this be herxheimer's reaction meaning it is working (resurgence or original symptoms of Lyme disease) or is this ... | 5 | July 20, 2009 | 12 |
151,393 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I've tried this drug multiple times. DIfferent things going on at different times. it is a strange drug." | 9 | December 4, 2016 | 9 |
14,310 | Myrbetriq | overactive bladde | "Started on 25 mg which didn't work. Taking 50 mg for 5 weeks no improvement. Need to find something else. Would not recommend." | 1 | May 25, 2017 | 19 |
131,224 | Amlodipine / valsartan | ge (amlodipine / valsartan) | "I've been using 5/160 for 3 months and so far they've worked for my high blood pressure with no side effects." | 9 | November 15, 2009 | 23 |
38,864 | Esomeprazole | gerd | "I was having a hard time having an appetite and getting full fast. It has helped me now eating better, I still have my IBS attacks with this pill or without it. Does help with acid reflux severe" | 9 | May 30, 2017 | 4 |
13,010 | Vardenafil | erectile dysfunction | "Works fantastic for me. I feel like I'm in my twenties again." | 9 | February 15, 2009 | 51 |
87,589 | Naproxen | period pain | "Swelling, tingling feeling on my tongue and hives shortly after taking this product. I remember taking it for period pain in middle school and had little issues, now I must stay completely away from it." | 1 | July 17, 2015 | 10 |
62,559 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I was prescribed Celexa due to Anxiety, stress and depression. I initially went to the Doctor for insomnia. Went through that for 7-10 weeks. Because I was not sleeping, I started getting panic attacks at night. The Doctor prescribed Ativan for the anxiety and Ambien at night. The Ambien didn't work. So I found myself... | 9 | August 6, 2011 | 50 |
87,738 | Naproxen | muscle pain | "I have been prescribed this medicine twice now and both times is hasn't helped." | 1 | June 29, 2009 | 9 |
190,374 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | birth control | "I took Ortho Tri-Cyclen because this is what I received from the health department for free when I didn't have insurance and was a poor full time student. I was taking this for about 4 years. The best thing about it is that I never got pregnant. However, I had extremely heavy periods lasting 5-6 days until it was fini... | 5 | April 10, 2012 | 1 |
130,700 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I took the pill at the beginning of December. My boyfriend and I had been using protection but we both felt like something was different one day so I went and got the pill. I got my period one day earlier than normal almost three weeks later. We were both happy and not worried until I was supposed to start my period i... | 10 | January 28, 2012 | 1 |
107,644 | Implanon | birth control | "I have had the Implanon birth control for almost 2 years now. Ever since I have got it my sex drive has gone up, which is great, on the other hand though I bleed like crazy! I will have a period for a week to 2 months sometimes. Other times I will have my period then two weeks later have another one. The bleeding ... | 6 | August 1, 2010 | 0 |
231,102 | Milnacipran | ibromyalgia | "I took Savella for about 45 days. I started out on the titration pack. The more I took it the worse I felt: nausea, headaches, dizziness, dry mouth, dry eye balls, etc. While taking Savella I was also taking 40mg of paroxetine, which I have been taking since 1997. My doctor decided that I should come off the paroxetin... | 3 | July 18, 2009 | 23 |
228,202 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had the Implanon inserted 07/23/09 so its been around 3 months. I have nothing good to say about it. I have terrible acne break outs, I have had constant bleeding the whole time. I'm cramping nearly everyday, I have had nausea, hair loss, mood swings, weight gain, zero sex drive. I am getting out the 30th of Septemb... | 1 | September 19, 2009 | 7 |
7,817 | Xanax | anxiety | "Less panic attacks and helps keep you relaxed and open minded. Less stress keeps you panic free and it lowers the stress at least 75% while on the Xanax compared to Lexapro and many others I tried for anxiety and depression." | 10 | August 16, 2010 | 21 |
193,654 | Symbicort | asthma, maintenance | "I can't live without it. The best asthma medicine ever! I don't use my rescue inhaler ever, and I can sleep all night without waking up gasping for air." | 10 | August 12, 2010 | 22 |
57,825 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | back pain | "I have extensive long-term back damage I will suffer from for the rest of my life. I have been prescribed Norco now for over 2 years and takes my pain level from a 10 to a 7. My body has not yet become immune to the benefits Norco, it offers to relieve my pain even after 2 years. This medicine, combined with aqua ther... | 7 | August 10, 2012 | 26 |
134,280 | Lidoderm | pain | "The Mylan lidocaine patches are a waste of money! They don't stay on your skin for more 2-3 hours. The problems with patches is the patch is not breathable and the adhesive does not move with your body." | 2 | March 6, 2017 | 19 |
196,264 | Fluvoxamine | anxiety and stress | "Was prescribed for anxiety/obsessive thoughts. Couldn't make it to max therapeutic dose -- at 200mg the medication caused me to lose my voice for over 2 months. As soon as the medication was stopped, my voice came back." | 5 | February 19, 2014 | 39 |
18,152 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "Love Nuvaring. At first I was a little nervous about using it. I thought my boyfriend would be weirded out, but that was not the case. He can't even feel it during sex. Perfect to use. It helps me know exactly when I am going to get my period. My only suggestion would be not to forget to put it back in if you take it ... | 9 | April 6, 2011 | 1 |
230,332 | Meloxicam | osteoarthritis | "Been on this 15mg in the morning, once a day. It helps my knees from swelling, tried others NSAIDs, but came back to meloxicam 15mg. Some people can get twice a day at 7.5mg." | 9 | October 11, 2013 | 132 |
159,208 | TriNessa | birth control | "I have been on Trinessa for 10 months. So far I have had breast tenderness, fatigue, weight gain, 104lb to 127lb (yes huge difference,) lower abdomen pain. Headaches, mood swings not so much but I do cry a lot and I mean a lot. The pill is doing its job although I've had one scare. My periods comes three days late and... | 4 | July 4, 2012 | 8 |
223,062 | Topamax | migraine prevention | "There are a few ways to get rid of one of the most annoying side effects, the tingling hands and feet. Potassium- I used to eat a banana or drink fruit juice high in potassium.
All of my side effects went away after 2 yrs on Topamax. It is hard to ween off of. I have not taken a pill for 2 mths and have far less hea... | 9 | April 2, 2008 | 72 |
22,571 | Pylera | helicobacter pylori infection | "So far its a day 4 and i wish my doctor would've told me about the side effects so that i could've been more prepared. I hate medication and this got to be the worse medication I've taken. Ive been feeling very loopy here and there, slightly nauseas. Hopefully it works." | 7 | May 26, 2016 | 4 |
29,691 | Topiramate | bipolar disorde | "I started this medication for weight lose, bipolar, migraines. Seems like it may just be perfect...hopefully. I just finished my first week and lost 3 pounds! I workout 5-6 days a week but due to antidepressants making me gain so much weight, regardless of my diet and exercise I am fat. So today stepping on that scale... | 10 | January 14, 2012 | 126 |
171,065 | Quetiapine | borderline personality disorde | "I'm three weeks into taking 200mg of Seroquel along with my usual Effexor. I was prescribed it off label to help with the mood swings I get from being borderline. For the first time in years I am not full of anxiety. I sleep longer, am able to exercise in public without feeling self conscious, am eating more healthy f... | 9 | September 29, 2008 | 72 |
5,127 | Orsythia | birth control | "I was previously on Tri- Previfem, and had horrible acne, cramps, and mood swings on it. Switched to Orsythia and I am currently on the third week. My acne is totally gone, I've gotten one pimple this month (I would get 7-10 while on Tri-Previfem. No more mood swings and I am totally satisfied with it." | 10 | February 23, 2015 | 9 |
197,412 | Paroxetine | depression | "I have had great success with the use of this medicine. One thing I would tell people is if you have problems sleeping on this medicine talk to your doctor first and foremost. I did talk with my doctor and I am also taking another medicine to help with that. I have Bi-polar disorder with manic tendencies. Depakote, Pa... | 10 | June 14, 2010 | 10 |
78,648 | Fleet Enema | constipation | "Well, it didn't empty all my bowels, as one replier stated, but, after surgery, and 9 days of no bowel motion...It was the only thing that broke up the "plug" and I'm thankful for that. Only used two of them in two days, broke up plugs both times, and now I'm waiting for the "rest of the story". I'll try and let you a... | 8 | November 28, 2010 | 27 |
111,937 | Gianvi | acne | "Took Yaz for 3 years and loved it. Have been using Gianvi for 6 months and have not noticed any difference at all. I skip all inert pills and start a new pack and did the same thing with Yaz. Without doing so I get bad headaches. No breakthrough bleeding. No increased acne issues." | 10 | April 3, 2011 | 14 |
3,893 | GoLYTELY | bowel preparation | "I know many people have trouble with the whole colonoscopy experience but I really don't know why. To me it it's a very comical experience. Drink a glass every 10 or so minutes and soon you'll be timing for the bathroom about as frequently. I liked the added note on the GoLYTELY to jiggle your tummy to help remove ext... | 10 | July 9, 2016 | 12 |
101,093 | Rexulti | major depressive disorde | "I haven't really seen much in the way of adverse effects from actual users being reported online, though I have tried to find them.
My experience as I have been taking it for about 3 months is that it has worsened my depression, made me extremely anti-social and withdrawn, and very easily agitated. I stopped it a f... | 1 | February 27, 2016 | 38 |
19,259 | Pregabalin | generalized anxiety disorde | "Hi,
I was prescribed Pregabalin about 8 years ago and have been taking it ever since. I suffer quite badly from anxiety and agitation and I can't tell you just how much this medication has helped. Even if I could just about get through the daytime without it, when I am asleep and my mind can follow any path it wi... | 10 | November 6, 2016 | 35 |
123,040 | Avinza | pain | "I have had 7 surgeries, 5 lower back, 2 neck fusions and still have 5 herniated discs in my thoracic spine. Avinza with 10/325 has been a Godsend. I also have muscle spasm throughout my back at all times. I have been taking 120mg every 12 hours with the Percocet for breakthrough pain. Add muscle relaxers and I stil... | 8 | March 23, 2010 | 16 |
16,302 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "DO NOT GET SCARED BY THE REVIEWS!!!! my best advice is EVERYBODY is different. I read the reviews on this medication and got so scared and called my doctor and begged to switch before starting it. She told me to start and if anything goes wrong we can just switch it.
My experience:
First pack: I did have some slig... | 10 | April 14, 2016 | 11 |
180,120 | Zelnorm | irritable bowel syndrome | "I've suffered from severe abdominal pain and constipation since I hit puberty. I was in such pain that I would pass out from it. After a week of taking Zelnorm I felt completely better and I didn't pass out once from pain while I was on it. It was what got me through 2 years of high school, when before I was constantl... | 10 | September 3, 2008 | 17 |
27,498 | Requip | periodic limb movement disorde | "I am a 73 year old male. I have sufered from periodic leg movement most of my life. Lately it has been getting worse to the point that it could take me hours to fall asleep. In addition to that, I have been having nightmares in which I try to protect myself from some threat. My defense was to punch my wife on the ... | 9 | December 23, 2008 | 46 |
226,177 | Remicade | rheumatoid arthritis | "My results have been excellent." | 10 | October 2, 2008 | 42 |
109,149 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Best decision of my life.
No lasting side effects.
Great product." | 10 | March 25, 2017 | 4 |
27,712 | Lexapro | generalized anxiety disorde | "This medicine truly changed my life. I was afraid to go outside, FaceTime family, and even talk on the phone. A few weeks after starting this medication I began to feel like myself again and I didn't even know I wasn't myself until I was able to do things like a normal human being again. I had previously tried Propran... | 10 | December 10, 2017 | 0 |
229,497 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "I have been severely suicidal for 15 years with no attempts in that time. Just could not escape the repetitive desire to escape my bad depression. Started taking Latuda 4 months ago 80mg and suicidal thoughts have diminished greatly. Problem sleeping now and some twitching doc put me up to 120mg and sleeping only 3 ho... | 7 | December 3, 2015 | 13 |
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