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83,666
Umeclidinium / vilanterol
copd
"I am 54 years old with severe COPD, I have been in and out of hospital over the past 3 years. It seemed no matter what I did or took, within a week or two of leaving the hospital I started having exacerbations reaching desperately for my nebulizar rescue treatment several times a day. A month ago I was given samples t...
9
September 9, 2015
50
225,917
Bupropion
depression
"I have suffered from severe depression for over 3 years, mood swings, irritable, loss of interest, huge lack of energy, absolutely no motivation, anxiety, paranoia, and panic attacks. I was prescribed 100mg extended release 2 times daily and its amazing how quickly it works. I don't have nearly as many mood swings as ...
7
January 20, 2010
55
113,456
Bisacodyl
bowel preparation
"Yes it works but I wake up with my stomach in PAIN and I feel nauseous! I've only taken this 2 times and each time it has happened."
8
July 12, 2014
15
195,060
Restoril
insomnia
"I was taking 30mg of temazepam. It's the only medication that has actually worked for my insomnia. But I can't have it for more than 2 weeks because I'm under 18."
9
July 23, 2010
13
199,755
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I started with 1/2 mg daily then 2x then 1mg 2x. Too much for me. I did not like the feeling. So I have tapered off back to 1/2mg in the morning. So far craving minimal. 28 days so far. I am happy to be free of nicotine."
9
September 13, 2016
12
59,643
NuvaRing
birth control
"I have been on Nuvaring since I was 15, now I am 24 and I've only been on Nuvaring. I've enjoyed this product BUT I can say it has changed my mood and I have no sex drive. I've been with my boyfriend for 8 years and I just get angry at him for no reason. For years I thought I was mentally ill but I have finally realiz...
7
May 23, 2017
10
151,004
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
bacterial skin infection
"As far as I'm concerned, this works great. I've been on this for three days and my staph infection has considerably been reduced but the side effects are bad. I've actually taken the drug for the same purpose a month before with no side effects, so I don't know what the deal is. The first night I had at least half of ...
8
October 19, 2009
7
114,880
Diazepam
anxiety
"I used to be on Klonopin for years and I think it helped but I'm not sure since I was also on Paxil. It came to a point where neither were working for me even at higher dosages so I started taking Ativan. This really helped my anxiety but it would come back every morning. Eventually I hit tolerance and had to increase...
1
June 1, 2017
7
148,965
Mirena
birth control
"The insertion was easy. I experienced mild cramping. I took two ibuprofen before I went in, maybe that helped. Off and on that first week, i took ibuprofen for the cramping. I had it inserted about 1 month ago and since then I've had a light flow. Three days ago, I got my period. It's not heavier than in the pa...
6
November 2, 2015
8
36,751
Fentanyl
pain
"I have been using Fentanyl for 4 years now. I have had low back surgery in 2001. In 2004 I was in auto accident where doctor said need low back and neck fusion. I said no thanks to surgery and started using fentanyl patch. Without patch I wouldn't be able walk, stand or much of anything else. Prior to auto accident I ...
10
July 26, 2009
7
55,306
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"Day 31-I am down 12 lbs. and feeling great! My first 3 weeks were tough with headaches; however, I know now it was caffeine/nicotine withdrawal. I quit coffee, cigarettes, snacks and sugar. I feel great! I am up to 4 pills a day and will refill this medication."
10
November 14, 2015
23
207,547
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"I was optimistic when I started. It tastes horrible but you can get it in.. The first dose a way. Within 10 minutes the cleanse had begun and for that piece wasn't bad. What made it hard was the intense nausea that has lasted the past 4 hours and emerging headache. If this nausea doesn't ease I won't be able to ho...
2
July 15, 2016
11
159,651
Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril
high blood pressure
"Initially I had to get used to the dizzy feeling after standing up too quickly. I rise slower now. I combat the mild dry mouth and cough by drinking lots of water. The diuretic effect, plus my coffee and water intake in the morning, makes me wish I could move my cubicle into the bathroom. That effect tapers off during...
8
October 7, 2009
53
85,276
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
acne
"This bc helped with acne but I also used epiduo with it. The first month was great no nausea or headaches(I'm prone to headaches). My acne was mild and this pill helped clear it up a lot, along with epiduo. The 2nd month was where all the problems started. Within 2 days of the first week I started getting headaches al...
3
August 14, 2015
4
102,399
Aripiprazole
bipolar disorde
"I've been on abilify for almost a month the only side effect I have is waking up in the middle of the night a few times I have actually lost 12 pounds I am eating good and drinking plenty of water so I'm sure that helps I'm also on Zoloft and topamax all in all it's a much better drug than my previous geodon I would r...
6
May 12, 2017
11
96,929
Conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone
postmenopausal symptoms
"Periods recommenced on using this, also got menstrual cramps (which I had before so no huge deal). Lost all sweating symptoms and skin became less dry, although skin is itchy. Other than this I have had no other bad side effects; have been on this medicine now for approximately 6 months."
9
November 8, 2009
69
35,753
Buprenorphine / naloxone
opiate dependence
"This medicine initially killed the withdrawal, but after five days I realized I was still having cravings really badly. Also, it felt like I was dragging a thirty pound weight around with me coupled with severe depression. Most pharmacies do not carry this medication and most pharmacists I spoke with had not even hear...
1
November 1, 2016
16
25,896
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
birth control
"I took this for one to two years. I switched from Ortho Novum 7-7-7 and had no problems with it. My biggest fear was that the patch would come off. I had a couple of them with corners lifing but they never came off (infact it could be painful when you took it off). I came off it to have a baby. I stopped using it in M...
9
October 7, 2008
70
31,692
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"This is my first night using monistat 7. I can tell you that the itching was so irritating...almost unbearable. But, after about 15 or so minutes, it subsided. I do still have itching, but it's much better. I'm hoping it gets better and everything gets back to normal down there"
6
January 31, 2016
4
81,631
Liraglutide
obesity
"I've been on Saxenda a little over 2 weeks now and I'm down 8 pounds today. I'm very pleased. The side effects are manageable and the appetite suppression is wonderful. I've been walking most nights for 1/2 hour. I hope to lose 60 more pounds and get close to my goal weight by Christmas. Good luck everyone"
10
July 3, 2017
25
190,956
Clorazepate
anxiety
"15 mg as needed no more than 2 times a day was absolutely the right dosage for me. Side effects NONE. Very effective for panic attacks and general anxiety. I have tried most benzos, this is by far the best."
10
November 30, 2015
47
8,391
Zolpidem
insomnia
"I work at a bar. Last night was the first night I started Ambien and I fell right to sleep, woke up early, went for a jog I feel amazing."
10
September 6, 2013
41
142,548
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"My mirena was inserted less than a month ago. The side effects were okay initially with the cramping. I did have spasms in my rectal area. I had a follow up to check for the strings and the strings could not be found. An ultrasound was completed and the IUD was found out of place. I had to get an x-ray as well to con...
2
August 31, 2017
4
170,409
Quetiapine
insomnia
"My doctor prescribed me this for insomnia. It makes me sleepy but makes me disconnect from reality, become very sad, and have extremely vivid nightmares."
4
October 16, 2015
42
43,731
Calcipotriene
psoriasis
"It's the only non-steroid medicine I've found that actually works."
9
August 25, 2011
24
15,523
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"Been on this pill for about 2 years. First birth control pill I've ever been on, so I have nothing to compare it to. For about the first year, this pill was great. Never gained weight, never had acne. My hormones never seemed to go crazy. However, my periods have seemed to get worse with the pill. On average before th...
6
January 20, 2017
0
122,133
Venlafaxine
obsessive compulsive disorde
"This drug saved my life. No side effects and I can now move on with my life."
10
November 26, 2009
41
79,473
Plan B One-Step
emergency contraception
"I took it after not using a condom just 4 days after my normal period. Later that day I felt sick, emotional, and dizzy. The next day I felt better. The second day I felt sick again, dizzy, nauseas, lower abdomen cramps, and very emotional. I woke up feeling depressed, then by the afternoon it turned to feeling edgy a...
5
July 26, 2014
31
229,374
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"It started off with depression which then made me have a nervous breakdown. I experience acute psychosis and I was sectioned for 28 days. It was the worst experience of my life. I was then put on 74mg of lurasidone. It was the best decision of my life. I am happy again enjoying life and I am able to work again. I do n...
10
January 1, 2017
0
31,461
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"I read these reviews and am literally dying of laughter, which appears to be a much better option then taking the medicine itself. I used the monostat 1 day oval insert. It felt better and did not burn immediately upon use. However, the itching this caused was unbearable. I really did want to claw my vagina off. ...
1
April 23, 2016
7
166,682
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"This was absolutely horrible. Terrible acne, abdominal swellings, and feeling very isolated and depressed. Kept it for 6 weeks. My doctor wanted me to keep it for another 6 weeks but I couldn't take it anymore. After removal I felt almost immediate relief and mentally much better."
1
September 14, 2016
3
115,222
Diazepam
muscle spasm
"It works the best for my sciatic nerve. They tried everything else and this works the best."
10
November 20, 2010
103
130,518
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I was very excited to try Mirena. I experienced the normal, cramping and extreme discomfort and pain immediately after placement. My cramping and pain lasted longer than normal. Roughly 15 days after placement, I became intolerable. It was the worst PMS I can recall ever having. I wasn't that moody when I was pregn...
1
August 28, 2012
10
28,106
Lexapro
anxiety
"Hi. I am on day 16 of 10mg. The first 6 days I was very tired, excessively. But the majority of my anxiety was gone by then. Days 6-8 I had severe insomnia, it passed and by day 9 I had no racing thoughts before going to slep. Today is day 16. I feel better about my life circumstances. I have a 9 year old with Asperg...
10
October 21, 2015
44
102,853
Aripiprazole
schizophrenia
"It has helped a little with the voices I hear and help a lot with visual hallucinations, but not touch hallucinations. Does not help that much with Paranoia."
7
May 7, 2012
28
184,123
Hydroxyzine
anxiety
"Definitely helps me sleep through the panic/anxiety/insomnia at night, my side effects were quite severe - daytime fatigue, irritability, dry mouth and rapidly deteriorating vision (blurred). As a very short-term aid, this drug was great, but after 3 months, I'm ready to go drug-free and see how I feel."
4
October 1, 2016
16
130,710
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I spotted for the first 10 months I was on Mirena...constantly! Then was back to a normal non-spotting routine for two months. The spotting came back after that and I spotted for twenty days out of my cycle. Not fun! It definitely affected my relationship with my significant other. I gave Mirena a fair shot by having ...
2
January 19, 2012
0
214,024
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Okay so I had never had a yeast infection before but my mom had and after I described my symptoms to her she thought I should try Monistat. I put it in last night and was fine until an hour later. I'm a tough person, but I barely slept because of how uncomfortable it was. I woke up this morning and it has only gotten ...
2
June 16, 2016
5
94,023
Trintellix
major depressive disorde
"I started taking it 8 days ago.. I started to feel a little better each day. I did have nausea the first day. i noticed that when i get excited or run around too fast working, i get a little nausea..but not too bad and it passes when I calm myself. I'm very happy with the way it's working. oh, and taking 10mg."
10
October 20, 2016
41
18,522
Ivermectin
rosacea
"Amazing - so happy to finally have clear skin after 20 years"
10
September 1, 2017
5
203,951
Suvorexant
insomnia
"Please be very careful with this medication. I've had insomnia since 1995. I've taken every sleeping pill at least once. None have worked except for AmbienCR. Earlier this year my trusted AmbienCR stopped working. My doctor gave me a coupon for the free trial. I was excited and had high hopes for a night of sleep....
2
September 5, 2015
41
219,302
Dexmethylphenidate
adhd
"I am a 24 year old male who has been on dexmethylphendate 20 mg for a few years. I find this medication is very helpful for studying but it occasionally causes panic attacks where I feel as if I am having a heart attack or stroke. I feel my heart race and my left arm and face feel a little numb and a start shacking....
6
October 12, 2017
0
38,127
Elidel
eczema
"I've been so interested to find out what others think about Elidel. I've been suffering with eczema all my life. I was recently given Elidel to try but I literally want to rip my skin off after I apply it. It makes my face so hot and painful! Such a pity because I know it's suppose to be great! Anyone else feel this?"
5
March 23, 2017
17
213,456
Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir
hiv infection
"I've been on STRIBILD for a little over 3 weeks now, and have had NO side effects at all. Haven't gone back to get my blood work done yet, so not sure what my numbers are. But I'm very PLEASED to have no side effects. This is my first HIV treatment, and I was nervous and almost expecting some horrible nasty side effec...
9
September 19, 2013
26
160,452
Buspirone
anxiety
"BEST medication I've ever taken for anxiety. I was skeptical to take it because of some negative reviews, but I figured, what the heck, what have I got to lose?? I plan on staying on buspar for a long long time. It's allowed me to be more outgoing and get involved more in social situations. Have a positive attitud...
10
February 18, 2016
146
157,375
Guaifenesin
cough
"After all the treatments I had from the doctor, nothing really suppressed the cough, which I have had for years. After taking Mucinex, my cough and the associated Phlegm has almost disappeared. I am a 74 yr old male but my side effects seem to be the opposite to others. i.e. I am doing more sleeping than normal, at an...
9
October 15, 2014
62
68,911
Medroxyprogesterone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"It's been about three months for me but these last three months I been bleeding for two weeks stright every month and this month it's going on three weeks. It sucks I'm having bad mood swings and real bad headaches."
1
July 1, 2016
9
89,200
Celexa
depression
"I never write reviews but have read a thousand reviews about anxiety and depression. This drug Celexa saved me changed my life and I have been on everything under the sun this has been the only thing to stop my racing thoughts my anxiety and depression. Try this! My only issues is difficult reaching orgasm I fan just...
10
September 5, 2016
55
184,692
Canagliflozin
diabetes, type 2
"DON'T TAKE IT!!! I was on Invokana for one month. It made all of my body fluids stink and the really gross part was that, since my saliva smelled the same as my urine, my mouth tasted the way my urine smelled. Perhaps I could have learned to live with that but it helped not at all so I quit taking it. Now two, mont...
1
May 24, 2017
14
105,762
Methylprednisolone
gout, acute
"I had one week of help me please trying to use my medications on gout. Gout in the toe in my ankle and then my left wrist. The last place was the wrist and the pain was so bad I started to go to the emergency room but held out for a dr. Visit so much cheaper. My dr. Prescribed me methylprednisone. By the next day the ...
10
March 30, 2013
48
36,252
Imiquimod
keratosis
"AK on my left cheek. Laser treatment in 2011, then in 2 years AK came out again, from boundaries of laser treated area. Went to new dermatologist, who prescribed Aldara but did not tell about side effects. After 10 days treatment, skin in AK area was badly affected, really effective. Then I had a night with drinks etc...
9
December 26, 2015
5
206,355
Mesalamine
ulcerative colitis, active
"This is my third flare after being diagnosed with UC almost 5 years ago, so I consider myself lucky. I take oral mesalamine, which is becoming less effective against flare ups. My GI prescribed Rowasa, much to my dismay. It took 4 nights before I got the hang of administering the medication. Retaining it night 1 was a...
9
February 17, 2015
10
76,052
Benadryl
nausea/vomiting
"I get severe migraines and was given this in the hospital instead of traditional nausea meds. It work well and I now use it at home and actually works better than Zofran or Phenagren."
10
December 29, 2015
48
29,420
Topiramate
obesity
"I was just diagnosed with epilepsy about 2 weeks ago and I am now taking 50 mg of topamax 2 times a day and I have to say this is the best thing ever! I don't know how much I have lost because I did not know what I was when I started and I need to get a new set of scales. I was around 240 lbs so I needed. I noticed...
10
August 29, 2015
35
20,954
Acyclovir
herpes zoste
"So far after one pill, and 34 more to go (5 a day) it feels like the needles are still stabbing me in the upper back. I'm 46 and I had my first outbreak of shingles when I was 17. I had the full blown blisters and all - Knives was the feeling then. The Doc just changed my script from Famvir to this Acyclovir I hope it...
8
April 4, 2013
11
212,418
Trospium
overactive bladde
"It did help a lot. I used it for several months until I just couldn't stand the dry, grainy eyes. I finally stopped it due to the eye problem."
7
March 23, 2014
28
22,470
Treximet
migraine
"Got a sample from my doctor and it works great."
10
February 24, 2009
3
211,157
Aftera
emergency contraception
"So I'm doing this because when it all first happened to me I was so scared and probably like a lot of y'all reading this now. LONGEST 6 days of my life. My period wasn't supposed to come until 4/28 so I was so happy and shocked when it came 4/12 (6 days after the pill) I took the pill before 2 hours of protected se...
10
April 13, 2016
9
117,472
Nortriptyline
irritable bowel syndrome
"I suffered from debilitating IBS and was on the brink of having to leave my job on disability as a result. I also had developed severe anxiety. After over a year and many trips to a gastro, I went to a psychiatrist to treat my IBS induced anxiety who prescribed nortriptyline. It was a life saver. I have been on it fo...
9
November 13, 2016
20
149,690
Mirena
birth control
"My problems with it: Bled for 4 or 5 months straight completely irregular period and spotting throughout (plus discharge on a daily basis), HORRIBLE migraines at least once or twice a week. At the most every day for a week and I had never had even a small headache before this birth control. I have gained 20 pounds. I'...
1
March 27, 2012
8
69,974
Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir
hiv infection
"I was diagnosed with full blown AIDS in June of 2013. My CD4 was 93 with a viral load over 10 million. I immediately started Atripla and 2 months later was undetectable. The only side effects I had were the weird dreams, And I still have them, but they can be rather enjoyable. I just call it, "a triple theater.""
10
December 23, 2013
44
151,410
Chantix
smoking cessation
"Smoked cigarettes for over 20 years now i am free of nicotine and smoking for 1 year. Thank you Champix. I was a real addict."
10
July 9, 2016
25
138,132
Ortho Evra
birth control
"After the first few months of adjusting to it, I found that I really loved this birth control, and it is highly effective. First few months were really easy and smooth with the exception of feeling really tired. I typically react that way by hormones/estrogen. Everyone's different. After that, my skin cleared up, my b...
9
November 13, 2012
14
52,225
Adipex-P
weight loss
"I started to take this medicine in October 2009. I have had 2 kids and about 6 months after my second was born I decided I had to get this weight off! I weighed 218lbs when I started taking these and today I am at 185lbs. That is 32 pounds so far. I still have about 20 I would like to lose. I don't go to the gym or "e...
8
April 17, 2010
24
196,384
Atovaquone / proguanil
malaria
"Fantastic drug for my lyme disease ! I was having night sweats constantly and within 2 doses , they stopped ."
10
February 3, 2017
3
67,087
Hydrocortisone
eczema
"I was impressed. After initial use I could really tell a difference, this is good."
9
April 6, 2011
17
157,787
Accutane
acne
"I had mild-severe scarring acne since I was 8 years old (I had premature puberty) and my mom took me to many dermatologists who prescribed many different medications. Nothing worked. Of course I was a little kid and wasn't following the instructions thoroughly. Then at the age of 16 I went on Accutane for 7 months. I ...
9
August 13, 2014
29
154,714
Metronidazole
diverticulitis
"I have had three episodes of Diverticulitus in the last five years. Because I had pretty rough experiences with Flagyl / Cipro combination in my previous episodes, I asked for the pharmacist to advise me, with my prior history in mind. I really wanted this time to be different. He said the most important advice is DO...
9
July 16, 2017
21
179,665
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide
acne
"At the age of 24, I unfortunately developed severe acne on my lower face. Tried everything the dermo suggested, antibiotics.. Some prescribed creams...then Epiduo. Doctor told me I'd have some irritation/dryness/redness and my acne might get worse before it got better for a few weeks... So for 12 weeks i patiently fol...
1
August 26, 2016
3
117,613
Nortriptyline
pain
"I was prescribed this drug for pain from osteoarthritis. It made no difference to my pain and even after upping it to 40mg I was still unable to sleep."
1
April 16, 2015
52
162,081
Ciprofloxacin
urinary tract infection
"AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Have "fibromyalgia" like me? . You've probably taken this poison or other floroquinalone antibiotics. I developed the same neurological symptoms on the 2016 FDA 2nd black box warning (they don't call it fibro though) and also have/had plantar fascitis and heel and joint pain. Debilitating problems ...
1
September 28, 2016
11
6,755
Beyaz
birth control
"I have been on BeYaz for 5 months now. I was switched from a normal hormone birth control because it caused terrible breakouts (which I had never had in my life) as well as severe mood swings. At first, I really liked BeYaz. It cleared my skin back up to normal and I didn't notice any changes. Now I am starting to get...
6
January 3, 2013
22
164,115
Ibuprofen
not listed / othe
"Good only for temporary use."
8
March 31, 2009
2
60,898
Oramorph SR
pain
"This medicine really hit me hard at first. Taking it laid me out but it did its job, so now I've been on it for almost 2 years and it's not working as well as at first and my doctor has had to up the dose two times. I'm already ready for it to be dosed up again, scared I've built up a tolerance for it."
7
August 4, 2009
30
128,025
Phentermine
weight loss
"I'm 18 year old female, 5'6". I started Phentermine after talking to my doctor about how I eat everything in sight, and simply one plate isn't enough for me. I was always tired, lazy, unmotivated. The first day I took it, I didn't sleep at night just like all the reviews I read online said I wouldn't. I didn't mind th...
10
August 17, 2016
23
168,423
Monistat 7
vaginal yeast infection
"I have been having yeast infections off and on for about a year and a half now. I haven't had one since February, but when I got those very familiar symptoms I did what I normally do. Get the doctor to prescribe diflucan or fluconazole and take Monistat as an extra measure. I normally always get the 1 or 3 day pack w...
1
May 29, 2017
4
36,848
Fentanyl
pain
"I have been on Actiq for over 2 years. I've been on the same dose the whole time and I must admit, without it, I would be bed ridden and contorted. Actiq is a very serious medication that each prescriber/user needs to be educated, responsible and accountable for. I truly thank the good Lord for it because my qual...
9
April 30, 2008
50
225,328
Bupropion
migraine prevention
"I have titrated up to SR 450 MG, at that level for about 3 weeks. This medication has not yet helped with the head pain. However, the boost of positivity and eagerness for life has been great. Very noticeable increase in "sexual desires". Trouble sleeping, a bit jittery at times and lightheaded (due to my lower blood ...
5
April 5, 2015
8
9,159
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"I originally asked my doctor for a birth control pill with the least amount of hormones because I did not want my period to completely stop. I have always had very irregular and heavy periods. She said this would make them lighter and more regular. Over the course of a year, this pill made my periods almost inexistent...
2
July 25, 2017
0
166,047
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"This product worked for me so I decided to write a review. Took it after me and my boyfriend went unprotected and he came as he pulled out. There was some cum on the outside of my vagina but we both played it safe and bout plan b. I took it 30 mins after the accident . My last period started on January 12 and ended Ja...
10
February 16, 2017
5
99,188
Lutera
birth control
"I have been taking Lutera for only two weeks but haven't had serious problems. I do feel a little moody sometimes and seem to wake up at 3 am just to go "oh it's only 3 am" and back to sleep. No weight gain or loss, nothing changed with my breasts, no acne, no spotting. I love it so far but just got switched to Aviane...
9
June 3, 2011
2
9,583
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"This BC pill is not for me. I have bled everyday since starting this pill and have had anxiety attacks (which I have never experienced before)."
2
January 20, 2016
4
225,310
Bupropion
depression
"I've been on the generic version of Wellbutrin SR 100mg once a day a little over a week. Added to supplement my 20mg Prozac twice a day, and .5 Klonopin twice a day. I've been on the Prozac and Klonopin over a year and it began to be not as effective. I began to feel very depressed along with my anxiety also I've gain...
7
May 1, 2015
33
79,692
Xarelto
deep vein thrombosis
"I was feeling a sharp right calf pain for about three days and thought it may be a Charlie horse. Decided to go to the er and bam!!!!! Dvt. Huge clot but below the knee. Was admitted for two days heart rate went down to 38 close calls but thank God I am here. Have been on xarelto for 8 days now and not one side effec...
10
May 19, 2015
31
46,064
Phendimetrazine
obesity
"Due to my rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis I am on steroid shots. I gained 25 pounds in 4 weeks. Lost 11 pounds when I could exercise. Then NOT being able to exercise (RA on feet and ankles). I started Bontril on March 11 and stopped for 9 days because I could not get to the doctor. I have lost 10 pounds. No withdrawal ...
9
April 29, 2011
63
218,530
Tri-Sprintec
birth control
"Was on this for so long and once getting off of it, I had a hard time getting pregnant"
8
August 26, 2017
2
16,126
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"My obgyn switched me to Junel 1.5/30 after taking Sprintec for 4 months. The Sprintec was fine, except I noticed breakouts. I now realize that the breakouts were due to a skincare product, and that switching to Junel is the worst thing that's happened to me. I have constant mood swings, I cry all the time for no reaso...
1
May 7, 2016
3
108,312
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"I have been on this medication for 3.5 weeks and have lost only 2 lbs. I was on Phentermine a few months before starting Contrave and lost nothing with that medication as well. I eat healthy and exercise 4-5 times a week. I'm so frustrated because nothing is working. Anyone else have similar issues?"
3
June 12, 2015
15
135,182
Docetaxel
breast cance
"My first IV chemo after taking the AI's. I took 3 cycles with a 10 point drop in tumor markers once only and then they started to rise again. CT scan showed worsening of cancer. Bones were stable but not effective in peritoneum. I have lobular cancer which was in remission for 15 years before it returned. This treatme...
2
December 24, 2016
1
163,932
Toradol IV / IM
postoperative pain
"I was having so much pain following my 2nd surgery in a month and I was turning septic too. It took the final edge off all pain for me that nothing else was helping. I was on the max dose of morphine and they added the Toradol and I finally was able to sleep and move with out excruciating pain. It was a God-send."
10
March 1, 2012
8
37,838
Reclipsen
birth control
"I've been on Reclipsen for a month for regular birth control, period regulation ,and period cramps. The first few days I had overall body weakness and a bad headache, both which subsided after those days. I had unprotected sex a week and a half after starting and did not get pregnant so it's good for that, but when my...
7
June 12, 2016
3
1,053
Metronidazole
rosacea
"Have been diagnosed with Rosacea that I have had apparently for years, was not willing to seek medical advice and treatment due to money concerns. Two and 1/2 years since my last consulting with Dr. And all I can say is I am amazed at the results topically applied Metronidazole gel has given me. I am grateful for bein...
10
June 22, 2015
54
120,816
Antabuse
alcohol dependence
"Used if for four weeks two years ago but was then scaremongered about its side effects by a hospital counsellor. Still couldn't control my drinking and has been getting to a seriously dangerous state so I started back on them last Saturday. Today is Day 6 and I have been to the pub for lunch and coffee and have not fe...
10
February 23, 2012
81
26,149
Sprintec
ovarian cysts
"I started this birth control to help with my PCOS and crazy periods. My periods were always 8-10 days and pretty heavy. But I started my period just 10 days into this medicine and it continued for 19 days. I've never had a period that long. My depression was made worse, my sex drive was gone, dizziness, ridiculous moo...
1
June 22, 2017
1
48,835
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"Worst bc out of all three I have tried. I switched because this pill was much cheaper, now I know why.I gained over 5 pounds in only one pack (month). It gave me cystic acne and before my skin was clean. No babies w unprotected sex but still, I will be switching back to my previous pill."
3
January 20, 2017
3
150,757
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
sinusitis
"The pressure in my head is gone but I have been getting extreme nausea and fatigue since I started it 5 days ago."
3
January 16, 2015
11
144,100
Etonogestrel
birth control
"Had since 10/15. Definitely works as birth control. But thats only when I can give it the purpose of being birth control. I'll have a heavy period for a week to a week and a half then it'll break for a couple days, then I'll start again, but lighter. Then break for a couple days, then start again but lighter. this wil...
6
June 29, 2016
5
85,016
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I have been on Trinessa in the past for acne and it had worked beautifully. I went off of it for 2 years and just got back on and am on pack 2. Unfortunately, I am having a terrible time adjusting. I spotted (or straight up just bled) for the entire first pack. I am struggling with anxiety and random panic attacks and...
4
January 15, 2016
4
7,945
Xanax
anxiety
"Very effective medication, not quite as long lasting as similar ones, but very effective."
10
July 21, 2012
26
120,122
Montelukast
allergic rhinitis
"I had immediate response with the taking of the first pill. It was so nice awaking in the morning without the awful itch that my allergies produce."
10
September 8, 2017
9