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180,493 | Diclofenac | pain | "Long story kinda short! My knee swelled up where I couldn't even bend it. My mom gave me a tube of her gel. It worked right away when I applied it. Great stuff. Here's the best part though. I have a bulge in my lower back. I have meloxacam but I don't take it regularly because I feel that it don't help any. So one day... | 9 | July 23, 2015 | 24 |
126,264 | Viibryd | depression | "My doctor switched me to Viibryd due to the weight gain on Lexapro, telling me Viibryd was supposed to be considered "weight neutral". I started off the first couple of months with a 20mg dose and it was a little effective, but my anxiety that the Lexapro was so effective in dealing with was back.
Last month my dos... | 9 | February 25, 2012 | 31 |
133,519 | Benzoic acid / salicylic acid | dermatological disorders | "I've used this product on several occasions-on all kinds of lower extremity ulcers. It works wonderfully! I have really been impressed with this product and how quickly it works." | 10 | May 21, 2011 | 17 |
4,534 | Belviq | weight loss | "I am 52 years old, 5'5 and weighed 183 pounds. Keeping my old eating habits and staying sedentary expecting this med to work netted a 5 lb loss over 3 months. So I quit. I restarted after a 6 month break with a new food & exercise plan. My weight is falling off this time! My learning is that this med is exponenti... | 10 | January 29, 2016 | 55 |
80,948 | Hypercare | hyperhidrosis | "I've suffered from hyper hidrosis all my life and it's was nearly unbareble and I got to the point where I didn't want to go out because of it and hypercare saved me. Easy application and no pain or issues for me although I have noted many other people have had these issues." | 10 | May 24, 2016 | 6 |
215,372 | Senna | constipation | "Worst stomach pain I have ever felt! Also very nauseous! Stomach pain is not relieved with using the restroom. I have a stomach disorder so I know stomach pain very well. Would never use again." | 1 | December 20, 2016 | 15 |
134,365 | Prednisone | cluster headaches | "Taking the medicine 60mg (reducing by 5 mg per day over 1 week) worked until the dosage got down to 40 mg, then the headaches came back and the medicine was not effective at all.
I am now on my second week of the same approach from my doctor and am writing this as at 04:00. I woke up at 02:00 and have not been ab... | 9 | November 3, 2014 | 5 |
144,169 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Ive had this thing in me for a year and seven months. All it has done is make my depression and anxiety worse and cause really bad mood swings. I didn't have a period until recently and im having severe cramps. Thqbkfully I go to gwt it taken out soon. Im just gonna switch to the pill. I wouldnt recommend this to anyo... | 1 | June 18, 2016 | 7 |
108,073 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "I was on this birth control for less than 2 months. My experience hasn't been good at all using this product. The application sites (shoulders and upper arms) where I placed the patch had very dark and red spots as if I had 2nd degree burns after I took the patch off. I also experienced extreme itchiness at those s... | 2 | November 3, 2015 | 5 |
205,374 | Pristiq | depression | "I'd been on Prozac for 5 years and its effects had started to wane. I was severely depressed with anxiety and extreme tiredness. I was going to bed at 7pm and had to drag myself out of bed. Everything felt completely overwhelming. I sat with the prescription for about a month. Some reviews I'd read had me terrified. I... | 10 | September 19, 2015 | 79 |
94,413 | Acetaminophen / tramadol | rheumatoid arthritis | "I had a rheumatoid arthritis flare-up and hadn't experienced relief in weeks. I took Aleve which normally works, Mobic which worked a bit, Naproxen which didn't work at all, and then Ultracet which worked wonders. I finally experienced incredible joint relief and slept through the night." | 9 | September 3, 2011 | 66 |
172,777 | Clonazepam | panic disorde | "One thing I learned while taking 0.5mg of clonazepam as a sleep aid, it did help my panic attacks that I had for about 7 years. Side effects weren't bad at all. But one thing you might want to try if you take this medicine for panic attacks. I was told during this time that I was now a diabetic. For six months I did a... | 8 | December 31, 2013 | 31 |
213,108 | Phenelzine | depression | "I have been on Nardil for 30 years because of depression, panic attacks and severe anxiety. I did gain weight while taking Nardil, but after 6 months after I started Nardil, I began to have good days again. For me, Nardil took a long time to begin working to ease my depression, etc. I also take one, 5 mg of Valium.... | 8 | August 29, 2011 | 64 |
108,207 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I have battled with my weight my entire life. With that being said, after weighing in at 296 pounds on my doctors appointment almost 4 months ago, my doctor recommended Contrave. I read about the possible side effects but decided I needed to try this for me, my health and my 6 year old son. I did not experience ANY ne... | 10 | September 12, 2015 | 46 |
180,316 | Diclofenac | osteoarthritis | "The first time my doctor suggested Voltaren cream. I have osteo in both knees, right ankle and my spine. After several tubes and no reduction of pain or swelling my doctor suggested Pennsaid . The difference was like day and night. Not only did it reduce the pain but the swelling in my ankle was also reduced. When I i... | 10 | March 2, 2016 | 37 |
18,670 | Cabergoline | hyperprolactinemia | "Just had an awful night from the effects of Cabergoline 0.5mg ..felt like there was poison in stomach and the abdominal pain is just too much. Had to vomit and had diarrhoea at the same time. It just happened so sudden. Most time just had bad cramps and abdominal pain. Bad times I get this combo of pain diarrhoea vomi... | 7 | July 31, 2017 | 2 |
67,796 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "My boyfriend and I had sex on October 28th, it was both our first time. Well, the condom slipped and he finished in me so he rushed to the store and got plan b and I took it about 2-3 hours later. The thing is, my period was due on October 22nd and it never came, when we had sex my period was already a few days late. ... | 9 | November 20, 2016 | 2 |
5,103 | Orsythia | birth control | "I was so scared to start this pill because of all the negative reviews, so glad I started anyways! I had been on the Mirena for 5 years and didn't want another so my Dr prescribed me these. First, they were free under my insurance. I have not gained ANY weight and have had zero side effects! Other then making sure to... | 10 | March 29, 2014 | 55 |
227,000 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I like the fact that it keeps me from getting pregnant but the bleeding is out of control. I got mine implanted in December of 2013 and had no side effects for 3 months. Then I started my period and it hasn't gone off yet. It's not heavy at all and I don't have any cramps at all, it's just annoying to have to wear a p... | 8 | October 27, 2014 | 10 |
124,319 | Skyla | birth control | "I'm 23, never had kids, and decided to choose Skyla as my method of birth control after having issues keeping track of pills and not being consistent with the time of day I took them. The actual insertion itself was painful but it was over very quickly. I was given tramadol to take afterwards for a couple of days, but... | 10 | December 15, 2015 | 2 |
231,588 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I take Vyvance 60mg in the morning and Adderall 20mg in the afternoon to treat my ADD consistently throughout every day. It results in me having terrible insomnia (I sometimes took my adderall later than I was suppose too). I had insomnia for 4 years because of this. After taking Trazodone, I was able to sleep and bal... | 8 | November 17, 2015 | 23 |
170,431 | Quetiapine | generalized anxiety disorde | "I'm a 25yr old woman who is recovering from a hysterectomy and my psychiatrist prescribed Seroquel- 50mg at night to help me cope with my GAD before and after my hysterectomy. So far, it's helped significantly with my GAD and PTSD. It is quite sedating but it's nothing too intense. More so relaxing and definitely help... | 9 | November 28, 2015 | 40 |
93,226 | Vortioxetine | depression | "Have been taking this for a little over two months. Have gained 8 lbs and have excessive sweating and jaw clenching/teeth grinding. I am on 20 mg and my doctor has just lowered it to 10 to help with side effects. If it doesn't resolve side effects I will discuss discontinuing this. But I'm not depressed just hypo mani... | 2 | October 7, 2015 | 31 |
134,346 | Prednisone | ibromyalgia | "I suffer from chronic persistent fibromyalgia. My life has been consumed with pain for 3 yrs.
My Drs and I have tried Cymbalta, Lyrica, Savella, many pain medicines at many different mgs, muscle relaxers, Valium, I could go on and on with the list of medicines we've tried just to give me some quality of life.
Well ... | 9 | November 11, 2012 | 105 |
139,343 | Armodafinil | shift work sleep disorde | "I tried Nuvigil and Provigil years ago for obstructive sleep apnea because the CPAP machine didn't work. The trails of both medicines increased my anxiety and depression, and made me have suicidal ideations. Guess it doesn't work for everybody." | 1 | December 23, 2014 | 12 |
11,175 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium | acne | "I'm 33 and started having acne and needed to go back on birth control. The great news is, my skin cleared up completely within 3 months on Beyaz. The bad news is, I've been taking the pill for a little over 6 months and I'm still having my period twice a month (each lasting between 6-11 days). Definitely not ideal, ... | 7 | September 13, 2012 | 11 |
87,643 | Naproxen | period pain | "As I got older and 7 kids later my menstrual pain took a turn for the worst, I have severe cramping and fatigue this medication was never prescribed to me after being rushed to the emergency room numerous times. My husband was given this medication for back pain and I was in so much pain that I decided to try it. This... | 10 | July 11, 2013 | 36 |
136,136 | Acamprosate | alcohol dependence | "Once I decided to really try to quit drinking, I believe the Campral was a big help as my cravings decreased quickly. I had trouble taking 3 times a day because I would forget the mid day dosage so I take 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening." | 9 | March 25, 2008 | 69 |
35,372 | Levofloxacin | sinusitis | "So far so good for my sinusitis. A little anxious, feel my heart beating a little faster, and will wake up a few times a night, but I feel it's worth it to get rid of this sinus issue I've had for the last 3 weeks." | 8 | May 11, 2011 | 31 |
78,257 | Lasix | edema | "I have a genetic condition called Venous Insufficiency, which doesn't allow the blood & fluid to be returned from my lower legs & feet, so they swell and the skin can start to break down, which opens up the opportunity for infection. Have been taking Furosemide 40mg 1x day for over a year now - it is the only thing t... | 10 | May 14, 2012 | 150 |
56,491 | Humira | rheumatoid arthritis | "The cost is the only reason I give it a 9 star instead of 10.
I have been on Humira for about 2 months. The very next day after my first injection I could close my fingers for the first time in months, my knees bent better, and a knot on my hand disappeared. Talk about a surprise for me! I worry about long time effec... | 9 | July 5, 2009 | 89 |
179,129 | Olanzapine | bipolar disorde | "No nothing good, just constant fatigue and weight gain. It makes me sleepy as hell and makes me even more of a zombie." | 1 | May 16, 2017 | 11 |
106,779 | Implanon | birth control | "So I'm 21, I'm on my second implant. I loved implanon first time around. I don't have my period at all, I've never really had any crazy side affects until this second time around. I recommended all my friends get it. They must have changed it. I got my second one replaced about 3 months ago. I've had crazy weight gain... | 7 | May 21, 2015 | 5 |
42,933 | Xulane | birth control | "Patch don't stay on" | 2 | April 14, 2015 | 5 |
212,668 | Invega Sustenna | schizoaffective disorde | "Took just one 156mg a month ago (33 days).
I was given this by force to control my irritability. I was misdiagnosed as my irritation is caused by a physical condition that I kept mentioning to the Drs who did not listen, and said I had mood swings.
Unable to get sore from workouts. Have lost muscle tone. Loss o... | 1 | January 7, 2017 | 7 |
209,644 | Donepezil | lewy body dementia | "Within a week of starting on 1/2 5 mg pill, Aricept generic, my spouse's verbalization improved to the point where others noticed and volunteered a positive comment. Now on the full 5 mg pill per day, there are no side effects. And the psychoses have become fewer, shorter lasting, and less bizarre. The long and sho... | 8 | April 23, 2014 | 31 |
117,396 | Jublia | onychomycosis, toenail | "A salon manicure and next thing I know, I'm on Jublia. After 8 weeks, my fingernails are almost perfect again. For me, it definitely works. Maybe I'm lucky. I think catching on early to what was wrong with my nails helped, as I only waited a few weeks before seeking medication. I use it every day. Apply when I g... | 10 | June 19, 2017 | 10 |
204,870 | Cyproheptadine | migraine | "I was prescribed Periactin to help contain severe migraines and have found it very effective. After taking two tablets a day for a week, I thought that maybe my migraines had been cured and stopped taking them- unfortunately, my headache came back within about 1 and a half days. I am now taking regular doses again a... | 9 | October 24, 2010 | 39 |
73,506 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | polycystic ovary syndrome | "I've gained about 20 lbs in the past 3 months, a cup size & have tender breasts, but no other side effects. Was switched to this pill for my polycystic ovarian syndrome after using Lo Loestrin Fe for over year and had a lot of breakthrough bleeding. I used the Lo Loestrin in combination with Premarin until my doctor... | 5 | October 15, 2013 | 5 |
169,099 | Vilazodone | depression | "My husband has been taking this for depression and anxiety for little over 3 weeks now...up to 40 mg. The only negative is the diarrhea and nausea. This is extreme at the present. The good thing is that he DOES feel better mentally and there is no sexual side effects (as it was with Zoloft). I am HOPING the negativ... | 8 | December 2, 2011 | 20 |
101,019 | Plecanatide | chronic idiopathic constipation | "I received a one week sample supply from my doctor, worked fine, I purchased this overpriced drug only to find out that after the first week it worked too well. Terrible drug, at this point I cannot even take one pill without loosing all control of my bowels. Do NOT recommend. Hard to believe this was approved b... | 1 | August 18, 2017 | 7 |
112,111 | Gabapentin | ibromyalgia | "The only reason I haven't rated this drug higher is because it'a relatively new for me. Having been completely incapacitated and unable to do anything physical for more than an hour or 2 a day for several months during a bad relapse of fibromyalgia, I was prescribed gabapentin. Initially, I was more light headed tha... | 7 | May 17, 2017 | 22 |
43,204 | Necon 1 / 50 | birth control | "I took Necon 1/50 for three months. On the second day an hour after taking the pill I became very nauseous and would throw up every morning for the next 3-4 days, each day a little less nauseous, till by a week and a half the nausea was tolerable but would continue until the pack was done. then i would take my week of... | 2 | June 28, 2016 | 0 |
179,763 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "I've had acne since about 6th grade when I was 11. I am now almost 18 and I am happy to say I have gotten almost completely rid of my acne. It's amazing and it's all thanks to epiduo seriously. I still have some acne scars and this medication did make my skin extremely dry for the first month or two but it was worth ... | 9 | January 17, 2016 | 7 |
143,908 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Near the end of the second does of this Nexplanon [5yr 8mth]. The side affects are catching up and getting worse. Pain in the lower leg that doesn't go away, occasional swollen face, sudden severe headaches, longer and heavier periods, sever mood swings, feeling really sad, can't seem to loose any weight. Starting to ... | 7 | August 21, 2016 | 2 |
76,517 | Azor | high blood pressure | "Azor has worked great for me, taking my blood pressure from 240/120 to 130/70. The only side effect I have found is that it leaves a metallic taste in my mouth at times. I can deal with that for the great work it does for my BP." | 9 | March 27, 2009 | 36 |
10,836 | Mononessa | birth control | "I have been on and off different birth controls for he past 6 years, including the mirena IUD, Nuva Ring, and other pills. The mirena made me lose weight and bigger boobs, but it also made me Crazy. Like a psychotic to my husband, and my acne was horrible. The Nuva Ring cleared up my face amazingly well, but made me g... | 9 | March 31, 2016 | 14 |
131,917 | Effexor XR | hot flashes | "I have been on Efferor XR for years to treat depression. I was on Premarin for a couple years following a hysterectomy but due to my family history and the stroke risks related to taking Premarin, I discontinued that medicine - only to experience hot flashes. They weren't half as bad as I expected until I had a few d... | 9 | July 31, 2012 | 104 |
102,090 | Zantac | gerd | "I swapped to Zantac after Nexium, which did not work well for me. Zantac has been great; not having any trouble sleeping, symptoms of reflux have gone, have my energy and concentration back. So much better than Nexium, one third of the cost, and available without prescription." | 9 | February 27, 2012 | 59 |
39,690 | Contrave | obesity | "Hello my name is Tori and I just started contrave (yes pricie but it is worth it if it helps!) and I'm very hopefull on this I am very sad to say I weigh 328 and I'm 19 about to be 20 this year I have struggled with a weight problem my whole life I have PCOS and I have Insulin Resistance.. And then have seen some grea... | 10 | April 25, 2016 | 54 |
197,111 | Paroxetine | anxiety and stress | "I have been on Paxil for 18 years now. Within the last seven years I have developed severe muscle tightness. I go to massage Thearapist and chiropractor every two weeks... This helps sometimes other times I'm still in pain. I'm going to see a rheumatologist next week who thinks it's I might have an immune disorder sin... | 7 | March 17, 2015 | 19 |
138,313 | Orthovisc | osteoarthritis | "I'm a 41 year old male, been playing volleyball for many years, and had a minor knee injury and went to the orthopedist to get it checked out. He said I had moderate osteoarthritis in both knees and gave me Orthovisc. One injection per week for 3 weeks, not too bad. A little pinch during the injections but no pain aft... | 8 | August 19, 2010 | 64 |
53,210 | Insulin lispro | diabetes, type 2 | "My insurance company, Aetna, switched from the Novalog Flex Pen to the Humalog KwikPen and I've had nothing but problems ever since. The Novalog Pen worked very well and I never had any issues with it. Since switching to the Humalog Pen, I've had constant problems getting it to work properly. The part that gets push... | 2 | January 24, 2016 | 5 |
231,337 | Trazodone | anxiety | "I was taking Xanax for many years to treat my anxiety. New guidelines, however, said I couldn't continue because of the pain medicines I take and fear of overdose. My doctor prescribed Trazadone. I was hesitant at first but I took it because I wasn't sleeping. It works great! I can't believe I like it even better than... | 9 | May 9, 2017 | 82 |
132,052 | Effexor XR | depression | "I've been taking Effexor XR since mid-2005 to help me through a major depressive episode in my life. Took it in conjunction with Remeron, which helped me immensely with improving my sleep and improving my mood.
Watch for withdrawal symptoms (reduce drug by taking a few grains out of the capsule each time). Do not ... | 9 | March 2, 2009 | 38 |
59,311 | Zyrtec | urticaria | "CIU or Chronic Idiopathic Urticia has been my recent diagnosis. I've had outbreaks of Hives for many many years, lasting from weeks to months. Most recently I've been seeing a specialist and he has me on cyclosporine. tough drug to take but cleared my hives and if I have an occasional small outbreak, zrytec does th... | 9 | October 7, 2016 | 5 |
84,705 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I'm taking this Bc I got switched onto it from a different one .. I've been so moody my boyfriend and I have been going through a rough time because of my moods.. we used to have sex 3-5 days a week now I don't want him to even touch me.. It's basically ruined our relationship , the pill isn't great and doesn't help ... | 3 | June 9, 2016 | 5 |
83,404 | Kenalog-10 | alopecia | "My hair was falling out and my doctor began a series of kenalog shots(3).Within 30 days I noticed it stopped falling out,and began growing back.Kenalog was successful for my hair,I regained a lost sense of smell,and it restored a sense of well being I didnt realize I had lost to cronic fatigue.It was wonderful, howeve... | 10 | July 7, 2008 | 78 |
78,882 | Mefloquine | malaria prevention | "As an A-Detachment medic i was forced to use this drug for over two years straight. I was also in charge of malaria chemoprophylaxis for my team. During the loading dose my guys started complaining of weird dreams and depression. Returning from South America at least 3 out of 11 of the team guys divorced their wive... | 1 | September 23, 2015 | 11 |
47,070 | Thyroid desiccated | underactive thyroid | "Was on Levothyroxine for two years with a litany of ailments and conditions. Went on WP Thyroid and got rid of most of the unwanted conditions associated with hypothyroidism." | 10 | April 7, 2017 | 20 |
82,911 | Paxil | panic disorde | "I was having panic attacks all the time which morphed into a stressful state of depression. Yes, I was falling apart. I'd also lost a lot of weight, no appetite. I started on 20mg but wow, this stuff is strong! My pupils became super dilated, I looked like I was on mdma. I moved down to 10mg for a while then worked ... | 7 | March 6, 2016 | 30 |
210,793 | Mirtazapine | depression | "I've had a lot of success with this drug. I was always distracted, unmotivated, anxious, and down. Remeron gave me clarity of mind, healthy appetite, nice sleep through the night ( and great,vivid dreams). My only negative comment is when you mix this drug with the wrong thing, you feel like you are going to die. If y... | 8 | July 10, 2016 | 16 |
61,240 | Xyzal | allergic rhinitis | "This medication has changed my son's life! He was always on multiple medications for asthma and allergies year round and nothing ever truly worked. This medicine is the only one he takes now and he is 100% symptom free of allergies, sinus issues, and asthma flare ups. Very grateful for this medication!" | 10 | March 16, 2016 | 25 |
165,794 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I got my Kyleena inserted last week after a couple years of being miserable on different BC pills. (My OBGYN said that the side effects of the pills were probably because the hormones were passing through my digestive system, so an IUD would be better). Insertion was a little painful, more uncomfortable than anything,... | 9 | March 22, 2017 | 0 |
61,882 | Citalopram | depression | "I have been on Celexa for about two months now and the first two days I had insomnia really bad, but then it got better as time went on. My depression is somewhat balanced, but I do have continued anxiety and stress.
I went to my Doctor's today and had my weight checked and in less than a month I have gained 12 lbs;... | 7 | October 7, 2015 | 31 |
215,229 | Lubiprostone | irritable bowel syndrome | "I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Constipation and have tried everything out there. They either didn't work or had ridiculous side effects that outnumbered the advantages. Amitiza is the best medicine I have ever taken. I have very severe constipation and take 24mcg 2x/daily. I went from no bowel motions to going once ... | 9 | December 3, 2013 | 106 |
87,910 | Clindamycin | bacterial infection | "This drug need to be taken out of the market!!! Why ?
1. Kills all your good bacteria. Doctor's don't inform you this and try to give you a diet where you gain back your good bacteria.
2. Yellow tongue - kills all good bacteria.
3. Like other user stated. You feel like something stock in your throat.
ASK YOUR... | 1 | March 3, 2017 | 9 |
97,983 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Absolutely awful experience! I got it in May 2015 and my body has revolted against me since I got the implant. I was a breastfeeding mother until I got nexplanon. While it didn't affect my supply (I exclusively pumped to ensure baby was getting more than enough) my baby didn't gain ANY weight for 3 months until we fin... | 1 | September 11, 2015 | 1 |
127,977 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I'm 5'3 and a month ago I was167. I run an average of 35 miles per week and eat fairly healthy but couldn't lose anything. Just kept gaining, due to Hashimoto. My endo wanted to get my weight in a healthier range to avoid other issues, and gave me a list of choices to research. Most were pretty scary with side effect... | 9 | October 19, 2016 | 13 |
157,489 | Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "After 3 1/2 weeks of using Complera, no side effects to speak of. Remember to always take Complera with a meal and a glass of water. Get a pill box from your Dr or pharmacist to help manage the ritual of daily pill taking." | 10 | December 22, 2011 | 31 |
132,924 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I was on Loestrin for about 3 months after a year on generic OrthoCyclen. Initially it was a great switch because the last one made me extremely moody, but the new one had no emotional effects. The first two months we annoying because I was having breakthrough bleeding. By the 3rd month I finally had a normal cycle, b... | 2 | July 30, 2015 | 6 |
128,126 | Phentermine | weight loss | "In Jan of this year I weighed 170.0. I had some gallbladder issues that ended up with it being taken out and caused some weight gain. It is now May and my last weigh in was 141.4. I love my adipex and I would recommend it for anyone. I have had two children and so my body has been through the ringer. I love the energy... | 9 | May 18, 2016 | 88 |
108,931 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Seriously how dare they sell this as something thats supposed almost STOP your period. I understand they warn you it can be random but no, that is not what this is. I'm on my second year with this and have even had one check up to complain about my almost CONSTANT period. I was told to try ibuprofen and even given a s... | 2 | June 9, 2017 | 0 |
38,224 | Albuterol | copd, acute | "I have been using this medicine for many years and it really works for me. I walk everywhere, and going up hills it really comes in handy. I however do not like the new design, it tells you how much you have used, which is the good part, but the bad part is it clogs up too easily. The old one clogs as well, but takes ... | 8 | September 19, 2013 | 27 |
178,814 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "I was on victoza for 3 months and got really sick. Dr took blood and my lipase and amylase numbers were off the chart. He told me I had pancreatitis. I will never take this drug again. I have never been that sick ever." | 1 | June 14, 2015 | 44 |
127,112 | Melatonin | insomnia | "I am 46 years old and have been struggling with hot flashes for 8 years, and more severe now that I have had a total hysterectomy. The side affects of menopause for me have been severe hot flashes all day and all night. I have declined to take unnatural replacements. A week ago I began to take 10 mg Melatonin (quick... | 8 | August 28, 2016 | 30 |
186,202 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "Been on this medication for over a year and I must say that it works very well. I feel happy, motivated, and in control. It is worth a try if you are suffering from severe depression. It works quick too.
Cons :
-Very expensive without insurance
- withdrawals are awful and can occur within a day (for me) of not... | 9 | August 29, 2013 | 60 |
56,528 | Lotrel | high blood pressure | "Tired/sexual dysfunction i.e. Very hard to achieve orgasm." | 8 | August 24, 2016 | 12 |
81,475 | Yaz | birth control | "I suffered from severe headaches about two days after I started Yaz. The headaches continued almost every day. I was on the pill for about a year until I finally switched. I no longer have headaches." | 1 | August 2, 2010 | 5 |
1,856 | Colchicine | amilial mediterranean feve | "Improvement started immediately after starting medication. Complete return to normal function after 6 months on medication. Current dose 1.8 mg daily. Stomach issues, which may have been from extensive antibiotic use prior to correct diagnosis, were resolved with Culturelle Probiotic and recognizing lactose intoleran... | 10 | October 6, 2016 | 0 |
46,378 | Modafinil | narcolepsy | "Useful for narcolepsy, gives you more awakening and alert. Recommended low dose with a little caffeine for use in several years. Not useful for long term depression if you have problems modafinil. It makes you more alert and awake.
" | 8 | August 7, 2012 | 5 |
12,065 | Metaxalone | ibromyalgia | "Helped sleep but caused restless legs syndrome." | 4 | August 31, 2013 | 29 |
218,462 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | bacterial infection | "I have chronic upper respiratory infections - this works much better for me than the newer antibiotics." | 9 | February 16, 2009 | 19 |
222,160 | Rozerem | insomnia | "Tried it a few times but it gave me horrible, disturbing nightmares each time I used it! Besides that, it was not helpful in actually getting me to sleep." | 1 | November 26, 2011 | 36 |
99,517 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "I was told by my doctor to double the dose, 2 bottles at 6 pm. And then repeat 2 more bottles at 9pm. After reading these reviews I am only going to do 1 more bottle at 9. The taste was horrific and I felt like my stomach would burst. It has been the worst stuff ever. I have had multiple colonoscopies and never went ... | 7 | August 22, 2017 | 7 |
41,692 | Clonidine | opiate withdrawal | "This med was a life saver!! I've been on pain meds since 2004. Taking 6-8 5mg ox and 60mg of morphine a day. I've had back surgery twice and I still have pain but scheduling your day around your meds and it controls you. This medication made the withdraw symptoms very manageable. I will say don't stop taking this medi... | 9 | December 4, 2015 | 82 |
40,237 | Magnacet | pain | "Magnacet is a life saver. The pain relief is unbelievable when taken with my other presriptions. It does make me a bit light headed and drowsy but since helps with the pain it is well worth it." | 10 | June 5, 2008 | 15 |
169,953 | Halobetasol | eczema | "I have had eczema all my life on my ankles and now it's moved to my hands. This is the only thing I can use to be able to function daily. My hands bust open and I put this on at night and wear a pair of white cotton gloves to bed." | 8 | April 30, 2008 | 7 |
109,028 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Do not get this it controls everything in your mind and more - expect a divorce if married by year 2 you gain almost 100 pounds or more and the weight is stuck on you FOR EVER. Run from this as much as possible it is not worth it you won't get pregnant but a list of problems I swear you will regret this thing quick. O... | 1 | May 14, 2017 | 10 |
162,698 | Terconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I've used this medication twice now in my lifetime, and while it does clear me up, each time it has inflamed and irritated me worse than the yeast infection itself. The irritation does go away after a few days of stopping the medication, but I don't know how worth it is to continue using the medication when it makes m... | 7 | October 30, 2009 | 45 |
124,706 | Tri-Previfem | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I was diagnosed with PCOS which caused abnormal periods to the point where I wasn't having them for years. When I was diagnosed at 14 with it they immediately put me on Tri-Previfem. For the first 6 months everything was going great. Then the mood swings started, I suffered from depression before and then this just ma... | 6 | April 13, 2017 | 3 |
19,594 | Pregabalin | ibromyalgia | "I hate to write this comment, but it has to be done. I have been on Lyrica for 5 years. I now take 150mg 3x day. At first this was a dream medicine f or me. It relieved the aches and body spasms almost instantly. I could sleep at night, and woke up pain free and was able to live a somewhat normal life. I did however g... | 8 | February 3, 2013 | 153 |
185,095 | Harvoni | hepatitis c | "I'm 63 years old I believe I got hep C in either us army because they used the air gun to give you medication ,or my tattoos that I also got at that time .I was told by my doctor 25 years ago from blood test that I was positive for non a non b hep.I take pretty good care of myself work in trades so you have to keep in... | 8 | July 8, 2016 | 26 |
123,657 | Skyla | birth control | "I got the skyla about 3 months ago and the one period I've had since then has been super light . I am sexually active so it's worked so far as to prevent pregnancy , but the one thing I hate is the cramps. Every month so far I've gotten these sharp and really painful cramps , yet I still don't bleed. I'm hoping they w... | 8 | March 29, 2017 | 2 |
127,734 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I'm a mother of two and my youngest is 5 so I can no longer use the baby fat excuse. I spoke to my doctor and she told me that I am very unhealthy and I need to make a life-altering decision. I finally did I want to live a longer life. I'm 27 years old I'm 4ft 11in. March 16, 2017 was my first day taking Phentermine. ... | 6 | March 18, 2017 | 5 |
3,084 | Nitrofurantoin | urinary tract infection | "Tested positive for UTI and was put on nitrofurantoin, 100mg 2x per day for 7 days. No problems the first day, evening of second day I started with a frequent dry cough (not quite hacking, but close). Only able to sleep 1-2 hours per night and coughing got worse each day. Called clinic on 5th day and changed to Bac... | 1 | March 21, 2017 | 7 |
188,477 | ParaGard | birth control | "I decided to try the Paragard after having my son bc i was tired of the hormones in my bc pills. i got it put in at about 10-11 weeks post partum. Insertion was rough. it definitely hurt and was very uncomfortable, but luckily the effects did not last long after. I have had it for over 2 years now and have absolutely ... | 10 | December 7, 2016 | 7 |
171,215 | Levitra | erectile dysfunction | "Worked a couple of times but does not work the third time. May be my body get used to it." | 4 | August 12, 2014 | 60 |
115,940 | Divalproex sodium | migraine prevention | "Before Depakote, I've tried vitamin B2, verapamil, and Topamax, but for one reason or another none of them have worked. About 6 months ago, my doctor started me on Depakote. Once I started using it, my daily headaches became a lot more tolerable, but haven't gone away completely, and my severe migraines are at about o... | 5 | December 14, 2012 | 32 |
181,443 | Prozac | anxiety and stress | "I am one of the few people who doesn't suffer from some mixed form of depression & anxiety; I'm straight anxious. I have been on 10-20 mg Prozac for about 7 months now - starting was a little rocky in terms of heightened anxiety, gastrointestinal problems and nausea, but those leveled off after 3 wks. Now, in conjunct... | 9 | December 8, 2014 | 177 |
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