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94,967 | Abilify | schizoaffective disorde | "Eliminated hallucinations, but neither eliminated nor reduced delusions. Extreme anger, increasing as dosage increased, until becoming extremely violent. When Abilify was removed relative calm." | 2 | November 14, 2011 | 15 |
131,844 | Effexor XR | depression | "Day 4 of venlafaxine, 37.5mg at 6.30 am and 6.30pm. I have only just realised the importance of taking it at the same time if you are doing split doses. Previously I was taking as I woke up (5am) and before bed (10pm). Not good- headaches turned into full blown migraine. First dose I was sick immediately and was sweat... | 7 | June 1, 2014 | 57 |
191,774 | Lisdexamfetamine | chronic fatigue syndrome | "I have tried several medications for chronic fatigue syndrome and nothing seems to help more than an hour or two. Vyvanse is a wonderful medication for chronic daytime sleepiness and fatigue. I could not believe the amount of work I was able to get done. It does not make you feel "drugged" like other medications do. I... | 10 | May 29, 2010 | 103 |
169,015 | Vilazodone | depression | "I have been on Viibryd for 2 days now and the only side effect that I have had is a lot of gas and had to use the bathroom about 10 times but it was not diarrhea. I am on 10mg for 6 days and then will go to 20mg. I felt a little tingling sensation in my head after I initially took it. But so far so good. I am also on ... | 9 | May 19, 2012 | 13 |
15,330 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Used to use Depo- provera for years. Then went through 3 yrs no period. It then came back with a VENGENCE. Had abnormally high amount of bleeding for 7-9 days with such severe cramping that it would often result in a missed day or 2 of work each month for months on end before talking to my Dr. Shortly thereafter, I e... | 8 | March 12, 2017 | 0 |
95,138 | Guanfacine | adhd | "Our son was diagnosed with ADD when he was in grade 5-he was started on vyvanse and after a few months and a dose increase developed psychotic episodes. This experience scared the life out of me so we stopped the drug and revisited pharmaceuticals with our pediatrician.
She suggested Intuniv and we tried it.
Our... | 5 | September 19, 2016 | 16 |
147,914 | Norethindrone | amenorrhea | "its fine i just can't stop eating. like I ate 3 corn dogs an hour ago and I'm ready for more. other than that its fine im just so hungry" | 8 | November 2, 2016 | 0 |
227,002 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've been on this form of birth control for about two years. I couldn't be happier with it. In the beginning I would have extremely light periods every couple months. But now I haven't had a period in several months. I believe I had some mood swings for a few weeks in the beginning. I have acne here and there but I do... | 10 | October 23, 2014 | 7 |
62,389 | Citalopram | depression | "This medication was my first psych medicine ever. I was almost done with high school and it helped me get through a very suicidal and alcoholic phase. I did gain a little weight on it, but ten pounds isn't that bad. It perked me up, yet helped me sleep very well and really helped my depression." | 8 | April 9, 2012 | 2 |
10,520 | Spironolactone | acne | "I was 18 going on 19 when literally over two nights I broke out with horrible hormonal cystic painful acne covering my face. It was a nightmare. The doctors finally recommended spironolactone and I started on 50mg. Things started to get better but still bad. They then moved me up to 100mg. My face just about completel... | 7 | September 8, 2015 | 14 |
137,137 | Isotretinoin | acne | "For years I dealt with acne on my face, chest, and back.. I was so insecure, I hated taking close up pictures, I hated wearing clothes that showed my back or chest. It just sucked. My dermatologist prescribed me to Accutane and within two weeks I seen a major difference. I will say, it gets worse before it gets better... | 10 | July 10, 2015 | 21 |
77,464 | Zovirax Ointment | cold sores | "I have tried everything, from home remedies to over the counter cold sore treatments. Well, my doctor prescribed Zovirax and since then I have been nothing but thankful. The first sign, apply the ointment. It wont make the cold sore go away immediately but by the 2nd day its dried up and within 4 days its gone. I love... | 10 | February 8, 2015 | 17 |
7,300 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "It works...or at least is working so far. I put it on last night and it burned and itched but so worth it. It was hard using it with the top they give you for your underarms but I noticed if you tip bottle upside down couple min before you use it, it will soak top and makes it a little easier. I have not sweat at al... | 10 | January 9, 2010 | 1 |
44,600 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I have been on Tri-Sprintec for about 4 years and overall would recommend it to anyone. I have had some moodiness and 'depression' but only certain times of the month, and nothing I can't deal with since I know it's not REAL depression and it doesn't last long. The worst thing about it is occasional nausea. I think ta... | 9 | September 25, 2009 | 4 |
139,432 | Armodafinil | obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome | "Wow, I feel normal again. I had been living on 5 hours of sleep due to sleep apnea fears for years. I got tested and was given a CPAP machine. I felt great for about a month, then tired. I started sleeping 9 hours a day and drinking tons of coffee and soft drinks. Nothing helped. I went to my regular MD and all ... | 10 | November 9, 2011 | 29 |
121,521 | Venlafaxine | panic disorde | "I first took celexa but due to bad hot flashes due to hormonal therapy for cancer, Celexa didn't really work for hot flashes but it did for anxiety it. With Venlafaxine there was no side effects I felt good from the day one, then upped the dosage to 150mg. Hot flashes are better, panicky feeling is there but it keeps... | 9 | September 12, 2015 | 6 |
112,460 | Hydroxyurea | polycythemia vera | "My mom is in her 80's and was given this drug a year ago. Shortly after, she developed red (painful) nodules on one arm and then the other that would NOT go away until she was finally put on prednisone. She also has suffered from unexplained sore throat, difficultly breathing, along with no appetite. No doctor ca... | 1 | January 6, 2016 | 7 |
80,496 | Mobic | rheumatoid arthritis | "Mobic has helped considerably with pain relief but I now suffer from severe insomnia which I put down to Mobic as I am not on any other medicines." | 8 | November 14, 2011 | 55 |
17,221 | Flexeril | migraine | "I get aura's without the headache (as well as the headache separately) which consisted of loss of speech, loss of power in my limbs etc and found that Flexeril often helps to prevent the aura's. Not sure why, and it isn't as effective any more, but to begin with as soon as I stopped taking it the symptoms would come b... | 8 | July 8, 2008 | 21 |
110,969 | Diclegis | nausea/vomiting of pregnancy | "8 weeks pregnant with twins. Have severe nausea all day and evening. Take 2 pills before bed and it controls my symptoms until late evening the next day. Website for the drug warns of withdrawal symptoms and how to prevent them so do your research. Helps me to sleep all day. For me I would not take it during the day b... | 8 | March 12, 2017 | 3 |
123,305 | Apri | birth control | "The 1st 2 weeks of being on Apri, my appetite increased. I was hungry all the time. But after the 2 weeks my appetite went back to normal. I gained maybe 5 lbs. I didn't get any acne. My periods have always been heavy and I went on birth control for them to get lighter but this pill did nothing. My periods were still ... | 10 | April 24, 2015 | 6 |
169,111 | Vilazodone | depression | "Medicaid covers this! I'm ending week 3 on Viibryd - 2 weeks on 10mg, finishing 1st week on 20mg.
Had lots of tummy trouble after 1st dose (diarrhea, slight nausea, lots of bloating & gas), but it has lessened, but not good yet.
I take it with lunch. (Also on Synthroid - empty stomach in morning, Wellbutrin -450/... | 7 | August 3, 2012 | 12 |
115,814 | Divalproex sodium | bipolar disorde | "I was suffering from bipolar for 10 months.
After taking many medicines i was on divalproex 500 mg for 3 years and lamotrigine 150mg for 2 years. I was able to handle stress and forget that i have any depression.
My dosage for both was kept to lowest 250 mg for divalproex and 50 mg for lamotrigine. But on this ... | 10 | September 5, 2016 | 8 |
46,146 | Repatha | high cholesterol | "I'm a very active 63 yr old with a 4x bypass. After a year of not recommending any cholesterol treatment I finally brought it up myself with my doctor, when she recommended Repatha because of my statin intolerance. After my first injection I started to experience muscle pain in my lats and pecs. It felt like a severe ... | 1 | March 27, 2017 | 60 |
365 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I got my first dose Feb. 24th. I cramped for about 3 weeks. I started to spot around March 20. I've been bleeding heavy on and off Since March 22 to present. Its horrible. I have serious mood swings. My face has broken out badly. And I'm always tired and constantly eating. My body feels weak maybe due to lose of to m... | 3 | April 8, 2015 | 7 |
109,399 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I am 20 years old, 5' 4". Got it placed August 2016, and removed January 2017. Had it for exactly 6 months.
This devil stick gave me the most physically and mentally challenging 6 months of my life.
Pros:
-unlike most reviewers here, I only got my period twice during the 6 mths I had it in. They were extreme... | 1 | January 18, 2017 | 0 |
102,631 | Aripiprazole | major depressive disorde | "I'm still hoping this drug will actually produce some results, but it hasn't made a difference yet. What it has done though is make me feel REALLY lethargic, to the point I stopped taking it in the morning as I was directed, because I'd be unable to function at all. But now that I take it at night, I still feel lethar... | 4 | June 7, 2015 | 15 |
83,112 | Paxil | panic disorde | "Hi, I'm 36 yr old male and never had panic attacks or anxiety. About about 3 weeks ago I had a massive panic attack and then I started having chronic anxiety attacks that would last for most part of the starting from the very moment I wake up. My heart beat was constantly at 90 bpm, I lost weight very, very quickly ... | 8 | March 17, 2013 | 76 |
191,937 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I am on my second pack of zarah and I started taking the pill because of my acne. My family says my acne has gotten a little better but I don't see much of a difference. Some side effects I found are that I am extremely unmotivated and tired. Being an elite athlete I am struggling with exercising and just want to slee... | 7 | May 5, 2017 | 6 |
169,311 | Acetazolamide | pseudotumor cerebri | "In February of 2008 I was diagnosed with Intracranial Hypertension due to a rare side effect caused by Minocycline prescribed to me by a dermatologist. This medication, along with my lumbar puncture, has stopped my vision loss. The side effects have been very difficult at times. I have experienced all of the common si... | 8 | January 24, 2010 | 17 |
200,071 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "Today is my 6th day on chantex I've been smoking for 13 years I'm 25 years old. I've noticed a small cut down in my normal pack a day and I I am more likely to half a cig then smoke the whole thing. Everything tastes different and I am very tired no vivid dreams surprisingly but I have a lot of trouble falling asleep... | 5 | October 8, 2015 | 5 |
126,762 | Dilaudid | pain | "I was given Dilaudid while being treated in the hospital for gastritis/esophogeal pain. The pain was very severe and my blood pressure rose to over 200/100. Within 30 seconds of the Dilaudid being inserted into my I.V., the pain in my sternum was gone and I was relaxed and sleepy. (After the first "Whoooosh" head ru... | 10 | September 16, 2012 | 30 |
86,984 | Latuda | schizophrenia | "Horrific experience. Was only on it for 1 week (40mg). Muddled thoughts, numb tongue, restlessness, severe insomnia, nausea." | 2 | May 2, 2016 | 14 |
134,669 | Ketorolac | postoperative pain | "Was given this after three wisdom teeth were taken out. Can't say it made a big difference in the pain though I don't know what it would have been like without it. It was definitely not enough to stop the pain. Had to resort to the hydrocodone to withstand the pain. That was better than Toradol. So overall, not a b... | 5 | January 31, 2010 | 16 |
136,665 | Sodium hyaluronate | osteoarthritis | "I had Supartz injections several years ago with good results. When I moved, the new Dr said Euflexxa had fewer side effects. This was certainly not the case for me. I was in constant pain and almost a cripple for 6 months. I couldn't walk up stairs, or do most of my normal activities. I spent most days on the couc... | 1 | February 21, 2017 | 30 |
81,062 | Hypercare | hyperhidrosis | "I'm 17 and I have suffered from excessive underarm sweating for many years. Whenever I would get ready for school, I'd have to determine if the sweat would be noticeable on my top. Black tops and layering were the easiest options, but I was jealous of the people who could wear anything. At one school dance, I wore a s... | 9 | January 15, 2011 | 2 |
212,252 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "I started the medicines and it worked okay. Then they started to up my dosage and I felt sluggish. Once I got to the amount I was supposed to be at, I was paranoid, distant and irritable. My period is 10 times worse. The cramps are unbearable. My face broke out and I look like the before picture of a proactive commerc... | 1 | May 26, 2012 | 37 |
67,706 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "I had unprotected sex BUT he pulled out! I was still worried and took plan be the next day. I was getting cramps but no period. My period was 15 days late. My period finally came and yes it was heavy and more cramping this time. Please ladies be more careful it sucks to be in a worrying position. I finally got back on... | 10 | January 25, 2017 | 3 |
132,583 | Doxepin | insomnia | "For fifteen years I only slept 2 to 4 hours each night. I tried many medications and could not even sleep with barbiturates. I have been taking Doxepin now for ten years and sleep 7-8 hours each night. I take a high dose of 150mg. The downside is constipation and some dizziness. A worthwhile trade off." | 10 | August 6, 2015 | 46 |
11,259 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium | birth control | "I just finished my first pack. The pros: I've lost 13lbs, my face is less oily, and my mood is better then it was. The cons: I too craved sugar after starting this pill, I had hair loss the first few weeks, my vision has became a problem especially in florescent lighting, started having headaches, I feel more tired an... | 6 | June 28, 2011 | 14 |
183,810 | Cymbalta | depression | "Yes, there are side effects, as with all medications. However, the benefits of taking Cymbalta outweigh the negative side-effects by far. This drug has been a life-saver for me. It is the best anti-depressant I have been on. I would rather sweat a little more and sleep a little less, than suffer from the debilitat... | 9 | April 4, 2008 | 175 |
182,893 | Cymbalta | generalized anxiety disorde | "I have been dealing with depression since 1990 and run the whole inventory of SSRI's available. Prozac was effective the first 2 years then became ineffective. The only drug that has helped me for an extended period of time was Paxil. Paxil eventually became ineffective after 5 years. So the wonder drug Cymbalta com... | 5 | April 2, 2016 | 28 |
63,618 | Epiduo | acne | "I've been using Epiduo for a couple of months now it's cleared my skin completely I couldn't be happier! In the first week I had red spotting on my face and tingling when applied but whatever you do, don't over do it, use a pea size and use it on only the effected areas! People that write negative comments about the ... | 9 | November 19, 2014 | 13 |
135,086 | Dapsone | acne | "My skin is extremely oily, sensitive and I've been breaking out non-stop since the age of 16 (I am now 20). Because of my sensitivity aczone has been really amazing because it is not drying as many other prescriptions are and I like that I was able to start using it twice a day every day from day one (with many other ... | 9 | January 19, 2014 | 14 |
135,307 | Tamiflu | influenza | "I tested positive for Influenza A on Tuesday afternoon, I took my first dose of Tamiflu that night. Had a fever over night but then my temp broke by Wednesday morning, so that was the last time I had a fever and today is now Sunday.
My only 2 complaints about the Tamiflu is that it made me incredibly nauseous every... | 6 | February 12, 2017 | 9 |
182,879 | Cymbalta | generalized anxiety disorde | "I have severe anxiety depression. I've tried all the meds out, as my doctor would say. Cymblatla was suggested. And me needing to feel normal tried it. Worst experience of my life. Was on 40mg. Felt like I was having an out of body experience, like someone was pulling me, everywhere. Dr told to stick with it, and lo... | 2 | May 2, 2016 | 30 |
14,537 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "It helped the withdrawls but my craving are very high" | 7 | November 13, 2008 | 6 |
189,086 | Oxycodone | chronic pain | "I have been on oxycodone on and off for 5 years since my massive blood clot diagnosis in 2012, the only pill that works... the issue is I relocated to MD. to extended family after hurricane sandy hit and destroyed me in NY, I am treated like a drug addicted, drug dealing, drug abusing low life to the highest power but... | 8 | August 20, 2017 | 17 |
187,139 | Safyral | birth control | "I'll break down my experience with parts of this birth control for you.
1) skin: totally cleared up my skin. EXCELLENT for that.
2) birth control: its the only form of contraceptive I use, and so far...no babies. A .
3) cravings: its hard for me to say, because I've ALWAYS craved carbohydrates and sugar anyways, so... | 5 | July 25, 2011 | 42 |
58,318 | Conjugated estrogens | oophorectomy | "Had ophorectomy 8 years ago. On second week started to have terrible hot flashes, couldn't sleep any more. Doctor started me on all you can name before trying Premarin. Since Premarin got my life back. Several times again Doctor tried to decrease the dose and ween it, in order to complete stop. I went into deep depre... | 9 | August 28, 2011 | 70 |
78,321 | Tapentadol | pain | "I have been taking Nucynta for about three months and take only 2 x 50 mg tablets per day. At first it worked very well with no side effects, except I felt euphoric and a bit sleepy. Therefore, I only took Nucynta at night. But now in the mornings I notice that I wake up very depressed and unable to handle the day. ... | 2 | May 22, 2011 | 15 |
123,279 | Apri | birth control | "I'm half way through my third pack and my face has been continuously breaking out so bad since I started taking Apri. My complexion is literally better off it, rather than on it. However, it has helped my periods but if my skin is still bad after I finish this pack, I'm switching to a different pill." | 6 | June 1, 2017 | 0 |
190,531 | Oxybutynin | hyperhidrosis | "I suffer from cranial-facial hyperhidrosis. It is really bad, to the point it can look like I have sweat soaked hair and face. It's the worst indoors when I am shopping, walking around, work meetings, etc. Seriously, the most embarrassing and socially debilitating issue I have every experienced. I have gone to the ... | 8 | March 6, 2017 | 74 |
83,003 | Paxil | major depressive disorde | "I tried Paxil in 2000 when I had unstoppable panic attacks.I had been dealing with anxiety all of my life & those years I had constant panic over a teen addict & a son with learning disabilities and marital issues. This was the first time I had ever taken an AD. The very first day I felt relief from it.However, looki... | 8 | July 24, 2015 | 8 |
221,064 | Drysol | hyperhidrosis | "I've had hyperhidrosis since middle school. It was my armpits. They sweat something awful. It could've been 3 degrees outside and I looked like I just ran a 20 mile marathon. I was prescribed drysol and didn't read the directions. So I just went home and put it on. It made my armpits extremely itchy and red also burne... | 10 | October 12, 2017 | 4 |
180,849 | Solodyn | acne | "I am 26 years old. Never had acne problems, even as a teenage. Started breaking out badly due to starting Birth Control. Tried diff brands.. all the same. So went to Dermatologist. Started taking the Solodyn 65 once a day. First few months no real change. Actually it unfortunately got WORSE before it got better. First... | 7 | April 10, 2013 | 14 |
30,998 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I laughed out loud reading Zentragal's comment. Made me laugh so hard. But only because last month I went through the same god awful itching burning pain that this "medicine" made a million times worse. This was the first and only YI I've ever had and my gyno said it was a severe one (guess why?? ANTIBIOTICS.) The fir... | 1 | March 30, 2017 | 2 |
229,920 | Flurazepam | insomnia | "This medication helped me sleep a full night. It works about the same as Restoril, but maybe with a little more morning hang-over." | 9 | October 5, 2009 | 51 |
226,028 | Bupropion | adhd | "Does help some. Not like stimulants but will keep you awake and have the energy." | 8 | March 19, 2009 | 33 |
189,829 | Chlorpromazine | schizophrenia | "Chloropromazine stops the voices because it knocks you the hell out. I take this medication at night, one 50 mg is enough to knock me out at 5 foot 11 inches and 200 lbs, if you have decent general health a lower dose will be potent. I haven't needed anything more than the nightly dose, I am also on Lithium which is w... | 8 | August 13, 2014 | 12 |
166,297 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "So I was reading all these reviews about the insertion of Skyla and totally freaked me out but everyone is different. I was on a generic version of Seasonique. I wanted to have a less hormonal birth control and my GYN recommended Skyla. I had a friend come up with me just in case I needed to have someone drive me hom... | 10 | November 29, 2016 | 1 |
1,388 | Sumatriptan | migraine | "I've never felt so sick in my life. My blood pressure shot up to the upper 100s, and I felt like I was going to pass out." | 3 | March 3, 2011 | 11 |
161,466 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen | birth control | "I've been taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, but I was told that Ortho Tri Cyclen would be free through my insurance if I switched. So I did. I never had a problem on OTCL, and my doctor said that OTC would be pretty much the same and wouldn't even be able to tell the difference. WRONG!!! This pill is absolutely awful. I'm a... | 1 | July 27, 2013 | 50 |
34,260 | Tramadol | ibromyalgia | "Good relief if taken exactly as prescribed and only when needed." | 8 | October 9, 2008 | 50 |
110,705 | Duragesic | breakthrough pain | "I was in a terrible car accident and kept having chronic back pain. I finally found out I had herniated L4 and L5 in my lower back. I was given so many different medicines by my pain management doctors. Nothing was working not even the epidural steroid shots until I was put on duragesic. I have been on them for 3 year... | 8 | February 27, 2009 | 74 |
55,583 | Dabigatran | prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation | "Taken for 2 months. Love it over Coumadin. Extreme nausea if not taken with lots of water and food. I've had 2 nose-bleeds that worried me. Highly recommend Pradaxa." | 9 | September 27, 2011 | 33 |
124,085 | Skyla | birth control | "Insertion was done on 6/16/2016. My doctor did advise me to take ibuprofen 600mg at least an hour and half prior to my visit. Followed her directions yet insertion was still painful. It took about less than three minutes, but the pain was immediate. I drove myself home which was a huge mistake. I cried while driving o... | 5 | June 28, 2016 | 0 |
31,083 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I am on my third day of using this and I am up at 5 am from being awoken by the constant itching and burning this is giving me !!! The sensation is completely unbearable and I feel as though my vagina is on fire !!!! I don't know if I had an allergic reaction to this but this is bad !!!" | 1 | January 9, 2017 | 12 |
41,005 | Acetaminophen / oxycodone | chronic pain | "Began taking this after crushing my foot in a rollover car accident. My injury is long term, requiring multiple surgeries and lots of metal to put me back together again. This injury has been painful day and night, non-stop for months-I nearly reached a breaking point when my foot became infected. The pain was unbeara... | 8 | October 2, 2014 | 30 |
140,171 | Asenapine | bipolar disorde | "Been on Saphris for almost a year. Have tried almost all of the others except for Latuda. My experience is that I have had the best dreams and put on the least amount of weight on this medicine. Also, not nearly as drowsy." | 10 | February 19, 2015 | 51 |
76,671 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "Just started but saw girlyq's post and had to mention to have your thyroid checked. Being cold all the time is a hypothyroid issue.
I'll update if I lose any weight. 5'6" 295lbs 34 female" | 6 | March 19, 2017 | 12 |
20,100 | Macrobid | urinary tract infection | "Honestly I was pretty scared taking this medicine after reading these reviews, but I took it and did not have one problem what so ever, also cleared my UTI right up ! Started off taking bacterium and had The WORST side effects, headache, dizziness, my body tingled, super bad headaches so they switched me to macrobid f... | 10 | August 5, 2016 | 7 |
71,998 | Tramadol | anxiety | "I am on a tramadol dosage of 150-200mg a day for abdominal pain. Been taking it for 2 months now. Little did I know this drug is also an antidepressant. I feel absolutely great when taking it.
It doesn't give you the same "buzzed feel" as a vicodin or percocet, however it puts you in a fantastic mood, relaxes you,... | 9 | October 4, 2015 | 67 |
215,736 | Copper | birth control | "Had my Paragard for 10 years and loved it! My periods did become heavier for the last two years, but only for a day or two. Insertion was painful, but my children were born via c-section, so that made a difference. The last six months I was diagnosed with anemia, believed to be due to the heavy menstrual bleeding. Sin... | 9 | March 11, 2017 | 2 |
56,684 | Meclizine | vertig | "blurred vision and extreme tiredness. slept entire day and night, fuzzy the second day. Only took one dose. will not take again" | 1 | August 8, 2016 | 37 |
39,534 | Contrave | obesity | "I'm a 43yr. old female started at 202lb 5'3" on March 12. I have almost completed week 7 and I'm at 177lb. All the side effects are gone except occasional nausea when I don't eat or drink enough. I haven't exercised at all but my normal daily activities have increased naturally with the added energy from Contrave. I'v... | 9 | May 2, 2016 | 66 |
34,152 | Tramadol | pain | "My doctor prescribed Tramadol for a painful displaced shoulder 50mg twice a day. My shoulder healed but I then realized that the constant achy legs and feet that I was experiencing, especially at bedtime was completely gone and I continued to use. I read up on this medicine and did become apprehensive, but when I vis... | 8 | June 17, 2009 | 8 |
151,628 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "At 31 years of age and a smoker since I was 13, I didn't think there was hope for me. The habit slowly caught up to me and I found myself a pack a day smoker for over the last 10 years. Smoking when I was happy, sad, angry, it was a constant companion for so long and I honestly thought I'd die of COPD on oxygen, beggi... | 10 | June 3, 2015 | 32 |
114,981 | Diazepam | anxiety | "Date: 07-08-2016...Re Valium: I have been taking Valium for the past three years as I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I very seldom take Valium. Like, 4 mg a week or 4 mg twice a week or I can go a month without taking it. It is very subtle, it will start working after 20 minutes which has been my experienc... | 10 | July 8, 2016 | 65 |
119,282 | Claritin | allergic rhinitis | "It was effective for my allergies, however it caused many side effects that are listed nowhere! Depression, anxiety, confusion and sleepiness that was so pronounced I had to pull over while driving. This was the Nondrowsy formula.
There are 11 other people who had similar reactions in the support in drugs.com group,... | 4 | March 31, 2017 | 13 |
11,498 | Pramipexole | restless legs syndrome | "My wife has suffered from RLS for 8 years. Mirapex is the only drug she has been prescribed that allow her a full nights sleep. We've worked and are working on alternative treatments using supplements/exercise but so far all we've been able to do is drop her dose from 3 to 1 tablet every evening.
Side effects nearly ... | 5 | February 3, 2017 | 39 |
115,066 | Diazepam | muscle spasm | "I've had a bad back for over 50 years. I never lost much work, but as I've gotten older my pain has increased. I was prescribed Norco (180 Tabs per month) for pain in 2005, and in 2009 Valium (120/10mg per month) for increased pain. I took the medicines reverently, with no noticeable side effects. I could work on ... | 10 | February 6, 2015 | 70 |
60,428 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I've been on NuvaRing for 3 months. I chose Nuvaring because I knew I couldn't be trusted with taking a pill everyday but wanted birth control to help regulate my periods, ease mood swings, and clear skin. On Nuvaring still have mood swings, more headaches now, at times feel very tired, still have bad breakouts and ... | 5 | August 31, 2009 | 24 |
33,037 | Seasonique | polycystic ovary syndrome | "I started this birth control six months ago. I was prescribed it for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and mild Endometrioses. It helped quite a bit with my frequent periods and cystic acne. However, I had constant spotting for the six months I was taking it. I took the pill at the same time every single night and I would s... | 6 | March 25, 2011 | 7 |
53,254 | Ezetimibe | high cholesterol | "I have had really good results with this medicine and no adverse side effects. I had not had to take it for about 5 years, but was recently asked by my M.D. to go back on it. I am going to have to decline due to the huge difference in the cost of it now! For a 90 day supply, it is now $285.00 even with my prescription... | 9 | May 2, 2013 | 115 |
94,134 | Trintellix | depression | "I've only been using Brintellix for 1 week but I am very pleased! After trying nearly everything out there with little to no benefit, and many many side effects - the first week on Brintellix has made me very hopeful that it continues to work!!" | 9 | December 29, 2015 | 51 |
226,333 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got my Nexplanon inserted in the month of Janaury 2015, and it was very painful. I had my period for probably a month and spotting a little for 2 weeks. I don't think I had any emotional changes, i was pretty much myself. But so far my Nexplanon has done wonders. I have not had a period or any spotting until today." | 9 | September 2, 2015 | 2 |
155,092 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "I have been taking this pill for 7 days due to some infection after abdominal hysterectomy surgery. Having light pain and bleeding first 2 days of taking it I feel dizzy and tired all the time . It really works after 3 days cleared up the infection and bleeding." | 10 | June 15, 2016 | 3 |
226,434 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I love it! I'm too forgetful for the pill. I actually all together stopped getting my period. I had a regular period prior to getting it, but due to my daily medication, the side effect was no period. I do still get the mild cramps, aches and pains....but I really can't Complain. Downside....I've gained 35 pounds. I'v... | 9 | July 27, 2015 | 2 |
40,771 | Leuprolide | endometriosis | "I was diagnosed with endometriosis during an appendectomy, but due to cluster headaches hormones were contraindicated. Eventually Lupron was advised. My mom, who NEVER had any menstrual cramps, told me horror stories and I reacted as usual and agreed to the Lupron injections, and I have lived to regret it. Like so man... | 1 | June 11, 2016 | 10 |
51,598 | Aczone | acne | "Well my dermatologist gave me this for inflammation on my face. NO EFFECT whatsoever! I don't have acne I have huge red spots slowly growing on my face & even make it swollen. I tried everything. An now this too. I think for 1st 2 days of use my skin got less red on top of my condition & thats about it. So far I'm on ... | 1 | February 11, 2016 | 4 |
159,397 | Estrace Vaginal Cream | atrophic vaginitis | "I am 59 and postmenopausal. Started using the Estrace cream yesterday. I have other health issues (Licken sclerosis) which are bothersome. The cream almost instantly increased my libido and relieved the dryness. I am prescribed 1/2 gram intravaginally once to twice weekly. I hope it continues to help my condition." | 9 | August 24, 2011 | 108 |
52,725 | Zolpimist | insomnia | "Great product. Put me on sleep very fast." | 10 | March 15, 2012 | 4 |
204,260 | Sominex | insomnia | "I have taken Sominex for a few days now and still wake up after 2-3 hours sleep and can't get back to sleep again. I am so tired. Yet I can fall asleep in the chair really easy in the day. I was hoping Sominex would work but so far it really hasn't." | 4 | March 26, 2013 | 43 |
210,954 | Mirtazapine | major depressive disorde | "Have been on sertraline and citalapram both unsuccessfully in the past, Mirtazapine was a final resort and whilst for the most part my low mood and anxiety has surpassed the side effects of this drug are way too much to handle. I couldn't leave the house for the first three days as the exhaustion was too much I was sl... | 3 | December 22, 2015 | 16 |
101,905 | Terbinafine | onychomycosis, toenail | "After 6 weeks of taking Terbinafine I've developed a foul taste in my mouth which I can't get rid of. Everything tastes horrible, I've lost weight and am feeling depressed. It's been 11 days since I stopped taking the pills. I've read it should go away after 2-5 weeks, but in rare cases it is permanent. I'm so hoping ... | 1 | February 10, 2016 | 11 |
147,834 | Norethindrone | birth control | "I have a different, but good experience with Norabe. I used to be on Mirena and had great results with my cycle, moods, energy, sex drive, but the side effects were so bad I had to get it removed (constantly felt it poking, constipation, motion sickness), so after spending 5 years with hormonal imbalance after getting... | 10 | December 19, 2016 | 4 |
54,417 | Bupropion / naltrexone | weight loss | "I have spent 18 years trying to find a medication for depression without sex side effects and weight gain side effects. I didn't expect this to work for this but I am actually happy, stable and don't even need my ADHD medicine.
It made me nauseous when I started taking it, so I stopped for a few days and started aga... | 10 | October 1, 2017 | 1 |
214,784 | Prevpac | helicobacter pylori infection | "I'm currently on day 11 of Prevpac. I was very nervous about taking it after reading horror stories online. The first day I was very nauseous after taking it in the morning. That afternoon I purchased some probiotics and they have been a huge help! My only side effect is a bad taste in my mouth but chewing gum helps w... | 7 | July 11, 2014 | 41 |
178,175 | Duloxetine | pain | "I started taking Cymbalta in April 2011, and when I first started out on it I experienced, extreme tiredness, insomnia, dry mouth, constipation, hot flashes, strange dreams. I still get very odd sometimes disturbing dreams but I think a lot of it has to do with recent stresses in my life (grandma having a stroke, work... | 8 | July 3, 2011 | 47 |
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