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Contrave
obesity
"I've been on Contrave for 3 weeks. I've lost 7 lbs total. I'm really watching my calories and stay around 1100 calories a day. No side effects but I do get cravings in the afternoons. I did have a headache the first week, but I think that was from my body reacting to no junk food."
8
January 14, 2016
4
142,241
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"I had unprotected sex the night of the day I apparently was ovulating (didn’t “know”, didn’t check my period calendar. the period calendar is pretty accurate with keeping track). I took Plan B within 10-12 hours (the next morning). My period was expected to come 2 weeks from that day, and I got my period 3 days before...
9
November 22, 2017
1
122,180
Venlafaxine
depression
"Just finished coming of Oxycontin after 6 years of use. Took Effexor 75mg throughout. Now a member of NA and tried to wean myself off - horrible side effects from the withdrawal, dizziness, panic attacks, severe depression and social withdrawal. Went back on at 75mg and now feel that the drug is pretty hard to get use...
6
June 12, 2009
27
127,254
Melatonin
insomnia
"I have Insomnia caused by Ankylosing Spondylitis and this medication actually works. It wakes me more tired than in pain and I fall right asleep."
8
November 5, 2015
16
147,494
Alprazolam
anxiety
"I suffer from anxiety to the point where I am scared of things. It was so bad I wanted to pull my hair out. I was adopted when I was just a few days old, My mother ( who adopted me) died when I was 16. Life just seemed so hard for me. I was prescribed Klonopin and Ativan before Xanax, now I take Xanax and Concerta tog...
10
August 18, 2009
77
146,112
Suboxone
opiate dependence
"I was severely hooked on opiates for about seven years. I started out on Lortabs and eventually got to where I was taking ten ten milligrams at one time up to thirty a day. I got the brilliant idea to ween myself off of them by buying methadone on the street. Long story short I got worse on the methadone than I was be...
10
July 12, 2013
28
3,360
Nitrofurantoin
bladder infection
"I do not take any form medication and am not allergic to anything at all, but prescribed this drug for a UTI, 4 x100 mg for 7 days. After taking the tablets for 2 days the headaches started along with a intolerance to light, then I started to feel like I was having flu like symptoms, chilly with aching joints. I felt ...
2
December 28, 2015
10
90,181
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
cough and nasal congestion
"I have had a sinus infection with cough & congestion for 3 months. I tried 3 antibiotics and the codeine cough syrup, nothing worked. I was prescribed Zutripro and immediately felt better after 2 doses. This medicine is a miracle. I would recommend to anyone! It was on the high tier of my prescription plan but so ...
10
January 30, 2013
9
218,060
Amoxicillin / clavulanate
sinusitis
"I couldn't even keep it down. I experienced nausea and vomiting so my doctor changed medications. There is no way I could ever use Amox Clav. I was on it only one day and it was one of the worse days of my life."
1
April 23, 2017
7
124,752
Tri-Previfem
birth control
"I had many different side effects that I know are not normal. I just started this medication and the side effects were horrible. Week 1- day 1 and 2 I started off abnormally tired and fatigued. Day 3,4,5 I was dizzy and had spells of hunger and being nauseous, randomly cried ( at separate times) on top of being drow...
1
June 24, 2016
5
129,843
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"So I took plan b on Easter (April 5) after a mess up , and I'm pretty sure it worked my cycle came on but the only problem Ive had with the plan b pill is my cycle was on longer then it was suppose to be and obviously most women wouldn't be comfortable having their cycle on longer then it's suppose to be but tht beats...
10
April 29, 2015
6
166,600
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Hello all, this page has been such a great help in making me feel less stresssd, morecomfortable and not alone with this situation. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on 9/3 (pre cum scare, no ejacul.) and 7 hours later, I took Plan B. I had to wait 3 weeks until my period started 9/19. On the next day (9/4-9/10) ...
10
September 16, 2016
4
192,377
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I've been on Gianvi for 3 months. I feel like a crazy person. My emotions are through the roof and I get random spurts of horrible anger and irritation. The first two months I didn't notice much, it all came at once. My breasts are almost unbearably sore, and it has done nothing for my horrible heavy period and painfu...
3
April 8, 2015
4
212,146
Lamotrigine
anxiety
"I'm taking this medication for anxiety and mood swings. It really does close to nothing with my anxiety. It helps my moods a bit but my anxiety is more bothersome. Not only that, my memory is complete crap. I have trouble finding words, memorizing new information and spelling. I am a great speller and ever since I sta...
2
May 12, 2015
24
147,982
Norethindrone
birth control
"Tried for 3 months because all other types of pills were causing me ovulation cyst problems. Jolvette made me gain weight bloat break out on my face feel depressed have low libido and very swollen soar breasts. This pill is not worth the issues. I'm stopping immediately. I have never gain weight on a pill like this. I...
3
June 4, 2016
7
61,902
Citalopram
depression
"After a tragic death in my family my depression got worse. I did not realize I had depression until this tragedy occurred. I would cry every day to exhaustion -- until I had nothing left -- just a lifeless emptiness. My doctor put me on citalopram and I am on 30mg's/day. I feel so much better!! -- no real highs and no...
8
June 5, 2015
56
161,089
Risperidone
bipolar disorde
"I like Risperdol for the most part because it completely calmed me down in the thick of two manic episodes. It is the first medication I tried for bipolar I (besides Lamictal for depression symptoms), and the first try was a charm! It stops both the mania and paranoia I was having during my episodes. I am on 4 mg a...
9
January 26, 2013
20
181,487
Prozac
depression
"I had really bad anxiety issues before I hopped on this medicine, was constantly feeling down and never wanted to be around people.. the being around people part hasn't changed probably because I'm just a solo person, but my mood is so much better and I just feel happier with life, at times I feel a little to happy th...
9
June 30, 2015
69
169,283
Diprivan
anesthesia
"I am a fifty year old female getting a colonoscopy for the very first time and the the doctors used this drug to "put me under" and it was the greatest feeling ever. This is the way to go for all needing to get this procedure done!!!"
10
November 11, 2009
37
204,025
Imdur
heart failure
"I don't have chest pains but my heart was beating irregularly. Since being on Imdur my heart beats regular now."
9
September 2, 2014
55
122,821
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I was prescribed Cryselle for extremely heavy periods due to a fibroid tumor. The bleeding I experienced not only interfered with my daily life, but also caused anemia and seemed to only be getting heavier by the month. I started taking Cryselle 4 months ago - and haven't experienced any negative side effects (othe...
10
August 25, 2017
1
186,415
Desvenlafaxine
anxiety
"I am on week 2 of Pristiq and so far I am very irritable, no motivation and no sex drive. I have read the reviews and I am feeling more optimistic! Thanks everyone for posting! I really want to keep pushing through this."
5
August 2, 2011
10
73,222
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
acne
"When I first started this medicine, I would get headaches and feel super sleepy within the first 5 minutes of taking it. But those side effects subsided as I got to my next pill pack. Probably the worst part of this medication is that it caused me to have more and consistent acne than before (which is one reason why I...
6
September 1, 2014
14
40,106
Contrave
obesity
"I'm on 4 pills a day now. I have lost 8 pounds. No nightime hungriness like when I took Qsymia. I fell weirdly happy all day. I'm generally a happy person anyway but I'm practically giddy about life now. I still enjoy a beer once in awhile but never craved it anyway so this is unchanged. I get hungry in the mid mornin...
10
April 12, 2015
18
32,689
Budesonide / formoterol
moterol)
"Absolutely the best copd medicine i have ever taken. Why did i destroy my own lungs with cigarettes? Youth and stupidity I guess. went from a dying couch potato to a 5k runner with Symbicort. 2 puffs in the morning and 2 before bed keeps me in great shape. It really is an amazing drug for copd sufferers."
10
June 11, 2016
67
21,214
Focalin XR
adhd
"My son has been on Focalin XR for 3 years now. We have had nothing but success. He will not go to school without it. He went from a failing student that stayed in trouble to a GT student that LOVES school and a very successful competative swimmer. Yes we do have behavor problems in the evening but its nothing that...
9
September 18, 2010
39
174,817
Exalgo
pain
"I've been under pain management since 2007 and was on 30 MG of morphine sulfate ER 3 x per day supplemented with 15MG of Percocet 4 x a day. After a couple of years of this regime I changed my pain management doctor and he suggested going to Exalgo. I began taking 2 x 12 MG Exalgo every mornings. It took about a week ...
6
January 14, 2012
41
23,646
Chlorzoxazone
muscle spasm
"Lorzone really helps with the muscle spams and pain; however, it KILLS my stomach even when taken with food and a stomach protection med."
7
March 13, 2015
50
9,867
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"I got on the pill in May, I got my period that month but haven't gotten one since. Ive taken pregnancy tests every month and they all come out negative"
9
November 4, 2014
33
143,397
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I absolutely love my nexplanon. I'm not the best at safe sex and I seem to be the only teen in my town not getting pregnant. I don't have any problems with weight gain or itching or even my periods. I had my period once since getting the implant and nothing since. The only thing I have to say is sometimes if my boy...
10
February 25, 2017
4
119,791
Ambien CR
insomnia
"I've taken 12.5 mg Ambien CR on an off for 3 months now. Within the last two weeks, it's been more like every day. I was so groggy all day. Also, I'm not sure I slept... It was more like just being turned off rather than in a state of recuperative sleep. I cut the pill in half last night and had only 4 hours of sle...
6
October 27, 2009
11
7,581
Xanax
anxiety
"I've been on and off Xanax for years! I've only always took 1/2 of 0.25mg to take the edge off when I felt my anxiety coming on and if I knew I was going to do something out of my comfort zone! It has helped me tremendously. I concentrate better and it actually helps my stuttering. I'm a firefighter/paramedic and I'm ...
10
October 28, 2015
66
42,296
Atenolol
migraine prevention
"I was doing some research on migraines was having 4 or 6 migraines a week had to beg my doctor to put me on this he finally agreed been on it for 2 months not a single headache nor migraine I have had migraines since I was 10 I am now 33 I know it is commonly used for high blood pressure and the reason my doctor was k...
10
July 22, 2016
20
75,270
Vistaril
anxiety
"Still have anxiety, but my nose has stopped running."
2
December 27, 2015
36
72,433
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"So it's been three months on this birth control and I'm insanely happy! I read a lot of reviews and I was afraid of the side effects but so far I haven't noticed anything off. The first month was awful because I was bleeding every day. I almost decided to stop taking it but my doctor assured me everything would sort o...
9
October 16, 2015
12
106,629
Implanon
birth control
"I am 20 yrs old when I initially got it inserted waited a month for unprotected sex with my bf to make sure it's effectiveness, everything was great the first 8-10 months I stopped getting my period and most importantly the implanon was very effective, no weight gain, when I reach about a year/year and a half I start...
8
October 27, 2015
4
13,018
Vardenafil
erectile dysfunction
"Turns it into something to fear!"
10
October 15, 2011
23
38,466
Phenazopyridine
dysuria
"Reduced pain from stone passing through urinary tract and also helped with bowel evacuation."
9
January 31, 2013
21
92,433
Ondansetron
nausea/vomiting
"Took this medication for the first time for nausea caused by a severe ear infection. Thirty minutes after the first dose my eyes were itchy quickly followed by my scalp and the rest of my body. I looked in the mirror I was very bright red and swelling quickly. Took the maximum recommended dose of benadryl but to no a...
1
November 26, 2015
5
145,952
Suboxone
opiate dependence
"I broke my ankle and was on 50 perks a week + 60 tabs of 5mg Oxy for breakthrough pain for the better part of 5 months. I was cut off cold turkey and given tramadol. This tramadol made me feel worse since I was already on a SSRI for 4+years. If it was not for suboxone 4/1mg a day I'd probably be dead. This med works. ...
8
June 15, 2017
18
191,215
Pentasa
crohn's disease, maintenance
"This drug PENTASA is the worst drug that I have ever taken, I had sever vomiting at least over 20 times in the space of 3 to4 hrs and sever diarrheoa which was even worse this occurred every 20 minutes or less sometimes but NO bloody that I was aware of.....So people be warned this drug is CRAP IT really is ..."
1
May 4, 2016
14
186,340
Desvenlafaxine
depression
"Do not let the bad experiences of others scare you off this medicine. I read the bad side effects and have not had any of them except the heat related one. It has been a good medicine for me."
9
October 1, 2011
18
121,112
Venlafaxine
depression
"This drug ruined my life. It made me delusional, paranoid, aggressive, short tempered. As a result I lost my partner, my job and my house. Don't take it!"
1
December 28, 2016
14
170,334
Quetiapine
schizoaffective disorde
"This drug worked perfectly. It controlled all my symptoms, paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations, tactile hallucinations and anxiety. Absolutely no weight gain. I lost 30 pounds on this medication and could not be happier that I tried the drug. It also works excellently for people with eating disorders, control...
10
April 11, 2016
29
229,705
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"Struggled with undiagnosed bipolar disorder for 8 years. Finally got on the right cocktail with Latuda included. I'm at 60mg and it has stopped my cycling (I'm a rapid cycler). No side effects, except for weight loss and difficulty gaining it back (which may be great for some of you, but I'm a former anorexic so not s...
10
March 8, 2013
125
30,464
Victrelis
hepatitis c
"I did the triple combination for 6 months. I cleared the virus at week 4. "
10
May 14, 2013
5
219,840
Amitriptyline
ibromyalgia
"I was very recently prescribed amitriptyline at 10 mg for fibromyalgia. , which was also just recently diagnosed after complaints since the age of at least 18 ( now 38). It doesn't help me sleep, even with my low dose of Xanax that was prescribed a year ago, for sleep. Combining the two has given me a more restle...
7
December 14, 2016
38
37,074
Librium
anxiety
"I've tried several medications for moderate anxiety and panic attacks. Librium has worked the most reliably. Xanax and Ativan work quickly but are too short acting. Klonopin didn't do much for me. Librium starts to take effect within about a half hour, makes me calm (not high) and keeps me calm for hours."
10
September 23, 2011
63
115,098
Diazepam
anxiety
"I've been on just about every benzodiazapine there is and Valium (diazepam) is all around the best for combating debilitating anxiety symptoms. It may not be the most potent benzo, but it has wide and equal benzo effects including sedation, muscle relaxation, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and can be used for insomnia. ...
10
April 8, 2014
308
163,219
Propafenone
atrial fibrillation
"Had a miserable life for 15 yrs of waiting for my heart to go out of rhythm and in to the emergency room. Rythmal has changed my life, I experience a flutter here and there but no total outs, my anxiety has decreased as well."
10
December 26, 2012
41
24,583
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes
bowel preparation
"Prepare prep in advance adding 1/2 packet lemon crystal light and refrigerate. When time comes to drink, pour into a cup with ice and drink with through a straw. Never had any stomach cramps and actually only went to bathroom a couple of times the night before. The next morning drank the second liter in same manner...
10
November 8, 2013
32
189,081
Mebaral
epilepsy
"I have been seizure free on this medicine for 30 years. My seizures were grand mal and though I still have seizure activity in my brain, Mebaral controlled it with little to no side effects. I can't believe they took it off the market. I am a very successful actor and have had a career and life of extreme sports and a...
10
May 10, 2012
14
120,124
Montelukast
asthma, maintenance
"Singulair has been a godsend to help control my daily asthma symptoms due to allergenic/mold triggers. I haven't noticed it make a difference with exercise or smoke triggers, but it definitely helps reduce frequency/severity of asthma symptoms in general. If I take a few days to pick up my prescription, I can absolute...
9
September 5, 2017
6
57,368
Oxymorphone
pain
"I've got scoliosis and disc herniation. I was taking Vicoprofen 7.5/200 four times a day. It worked great. My Dr refused to write for it anymore and insisted I take Opana ER 10mg 2X daily. I went from a $15 co-pay to a $180 co-pay. The medicine seems to do OK with the pain...but the constipation!! Also, I feel very sa...
7
December 24, 2011
37
68,635
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"I have been on the depo for 5 years now , the only side effects I have experienced were increased appetite and headaches. My last shot expired in March and l am now trying for a baby in the last month l started feeling nauseous, vomiting, tiredness, tender breasts and increase in my sex drive. l have done a pregnancy ...
8
May 28, 2017
7
192,108
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I started taking Ocella in March of 2016. It was the very first time I tried birth control and I am 26 years of age. I got on birth control because I am in a serious relationship but I am not ready for children and I wanted something to help me with my bad cramps and vomiting on the first days of my period. During t...
3
July 3, 2016
0
103,607
Synthroid
hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal
"I was 1st diagnosed w/hyperparathyroidism.The dr. said it wasn't bad to just watch it.After a couple of years it got worse-I saw another dr. & he did 6 biopsy's-found that I had Papillary Cancer-following mo. I had my thyroid & 2 parathyroids removed-surgeon put me on 100mcg of generic Synthroid-seemed to be doing ok ...
7
October 2, 2016
12
34,399
Bystolic
high blood pressure
"I'm a 24 yr old female with a chronic heart condition. In November I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, 131/105. The doctor placed me on lisinopril then added on bystolic. I've now have a blood pressure of 95/65 and feel tired a lot but on the plus side, no chest pain and decreased swelling in arms and legs."
7
April 5, 2011
18
216,335
Sildenafil
erectile dysfunction
"I am 59 and have been using Viagra 50mg for a few years now. When I first started taking it, I got quite a bit of blue vision, some mild headache, and stuffy nose. I've been cutting my 50's in half and take them about 30-60 min before sex. From the get-go, I have always had nice hard erections that lasted plenty. ...
9
March 3, 2017
33
204,153
Dilantin
neurosurgery
"I've been taking phenytoin for the past 8 months now as I had a bleed on the brain that caused me to fit. I've noticed that it's stopped me from having a seizure since the day I fitted. But ever since I've been feeling weak can't remember things from day to day and can't remember what I done like 10mins ago, I'm takin...
8
March 24, 2014
12
61,988
Citalopram
obsessive compulsive disorde
"I have had anxiety/OCD for as long as I can remember. OCD seemed to come at day different times in my life and in different forms. My last episode 2011/2012 was very paralyzing. I had what I have seen described online as hit/run OCD. I won't go into length and description but you could google it. I was ready to commit...
10
March 7, 2015
22
44,751
Ramipril
high blood pressure
"I was on Altace 10mg for approximately 5 years with good success at controlling my high blood pressure. Recently I was switched to generic ramipril and the effects appear to be the same. Overall good control."
9
April 13, 2009
55
166,839
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex June 18, and I took the pill within 24 hours. Within the first week of taking the pill, I experienced five days of heavy spotting, which further delayed my period to today, July 25. I experienced light stomach cramping and heavy white discharge that occurred on and off. Along wit...
10
July 26, 2016
12
184,243
Hydroxyzine
anxiety
"Unfortunately I had started seeing a new Dr that didn't believe in using any benzo's. She took me off my 9 yrs of benzo therapy & prescribed Vistaril. Started with 25-50 mg, 4-6 times a day. It wasn't long before she raised me to, literally, up to 150 MG's, titrated over 40-45 mins! That was ridiculous, it also did n...
1
January 18, 2016
6
168,123
Rizatriptan
migraine
"My daily headaches started after a ventricular assist device (VAD). Maxalt has worked beautifully in killing the pain. Occasionally I will wake up with a headache the following day, but not severe enough to warrant another dose. I am careful to avoid triggers so don't have to take this very often. I am grateful that ...
10
February 11, 2017
1
149,463
Mirena
birth control
"I have had a Mirena for a little over a month now. I was very scared about it after reading negative stories online. However, my experience with Mirena has been mostly positive. This past month I have had off and on light bleeding, my actual period lasted a couple days and was way lighter than I am used to. My acne...
8
October 15, 2013
10
21,439
Zaleplon
insomnia
"Nice to finally stay asleep"
8
October 19, 2009
41
38,337
Phenazopyridine
interstitial cystitis
"I wish I had known about this medicine sooner! I have had IC all my adult life and as I approach 60 I’ve noticed that is has ramped up in the last year. I do not understand why health articles on IC and UTI’s do not recommend this product! It has helped so much and works quickly. I too will always have this on hand. T...
10
July 31, 2015
10
195,412
Glatiramer
multiple sclerosis
"I have been taking Copaxone for about 3 months now. Copaxone controls my MS better."
10
November 5, 2008
23
85,118
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I have been on this pill for a little under a year for the main reason to prevent pregnancy, but to also help regulate my period. Before I started the pills, I would have horrible cramps and long, heavy periods and now other than heavy nausea in the first week and some diarrhea, my periods are short and rather light. ...
6
December 13, 2015
4
51,056
Azithromycin
chlamydia infection
"Dying laughing at some of the reviews on here as I sit on the toilet with diarrhea that's been happening for like 30 mins. Took 2 500mg pills about an hour ago w/ food. Stomach is making gross noises. Had nausea too but it's mostly gone. Like some other people on here I didn't wait long enough to have sex again after ...
8
November 15, 2016
16
19,666
Pregabalin
ibromyalgia
"I have been taking Lyrica for about 4 months now. While it does help with the pain, I feel like I'm walking on pillows. I'm constantly hungry, sleepy, dizzy and I feel like I'm drunk. I worked VERY hard to lose the weight that I gained when I was pregnant and since I've been on this medication, I've put it all back on...
5
November 19, 2010
21
142,308
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"My boyfriend and I decided to have sexual intercourse. We used protection but the condom slipped off. We were freaking out because we thought that some of his stuff came out. Keep in mind that I’m not on birth control. So like 30-45 minutes we went to the store to pick up Take Action instead of Plan B. I took it right...
10
November 6, 2017
0
45,797
Fluoxetine
premenstrual dysphoric disorde
"I have taken Fluoxetine for PMDD for 3 months and the results have been remarkable. I take 20 mg daily. I still get a bit down around my period but I am able to control myself. I do experience some side effects. I wake up around 3-4am and have difficulty going back to sleep, my legs are restless at night and durin...
9
February 6, 2010
29
171,797
Meloxicam
inflammatory conditions
"Took away extreme joint pain with no apparent side effects."
10
August 1, 2012
29
172,094
Amitiza
constipation, chronic
"I've had Irritable Bowel Syndrome and chronic constipation my entire life. Now at 23, after exhausting all over the counter and homeopathic remedies to no avail, I've decided to try a prescription. Overall, it works great and I don't plan to get off of it. What I have now is more like diarrhea than anything, but I'...
9
April 3, 2013
60
217,056
Oxcarbazepine
anxiety
"This medication is the first one I've ever taken that completely controls my extreme restlessness. I have tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, and other anticonvulsants. None of them did the job. I tried this, expecting very little. I am amazed at how wonderfully this treats my issues. When I take i...
10
May 16, 2014
33
154,568
Bunavail
opiate dependence
"This medication gave me headaches from the very first dose. They lasted 3 weeks. I volunteered to try bunivail, so I stuck it out for 3 full months. I have to admit these have been the worst three months ever. I would sweat all day. Hot yet had the chills, I couldn't enjoy food. I forced myself to eat. I would start h...
1
November 2, 2016
24
29,763
Topiramate
diabetic peripheral neuropathy
"Topamax has helped my diabetic nerve damage more than any other drug that my doctor has prescribed for me, and it does not have all the other nasty side effects, including the weight gain. I get enough of that from the insulin. I love taking the Topamax. I'm on a low dose (25 mg) but it sure has helped me."
9
November 11, 2009
77
178,112
Duloxetine
depression
"Just started using Cymbalta. I am a male 38 years old. Own my own business and pretty much lost desire to do anything. Life just seems to be really tough inside of me. I hope I can find some good results."
4
October 6, 2011
6
69,960
Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir
hiv infection
"I was diagnosed last April 2014 I believe I was infected June 2013 that was the only time I experienced a really bad cold with night sweats, high temperture, chills. I thought it was just a cold. I was together with my partner for 10 years and he never disclosed that he knew. I kept on seeing billboards regarding HIV ...
9
April 8, 2015
13
167,044
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"PROS: Discreet, no pregnancies for 5 years, no daily pill reminders, covered by insurance. CONS: BV LIKE CLOCKWORK! My period remained the same ( 5 days) which could be a pro for some. **Prior to mirena I was on the pill. After my first child I knew I wanted to go long term birth control. Apparently it works but I...
7
June 12, 2016
1
110,733
Tri-Luma
melasma
"Tri-Luma is miracle in a tube I've been struggling with dark spots for about 4 years and scars from severe acne tried every skin lighting cream you can think of and nothing works went to a dermatologist and he prescribed tri-Luma an I saw results in less than a week. Being using it now for about weeks an my spots co...
10
April 10, 2015
25
21,938
Eliquis
deep vein thrombosis
"This drug is dangerous. After a DVT, I was placed on the drug 5mg. twice a day. After a week my colon stated to feel funny. A couple days later I developed significant rectal bleeding. Went to ER where they diagnosed it was due to the Eliquis. Stopped the drug and bleeding stoped within two days. I am now on 10mg Xare...
1
April 12, 2017
33
113,521
Bisacodyl
constipation
"I took three tablets and it is over 24 hours later and nothing has happened. Nothing! I didn't have any of the side effects as described, but I also have not pooped so the problem has not been solved. "
1
October 18, 2012
6
32,652
Lisinopril
not listed / othe
"I am very young and have been taking it for a couple of years now. I can tell when I forget to take it. I feel sick and have headaches all the time. Lisinopril really helped me get back to the normal active life I used to have."
10
June 22, 2008
28
151,060
OxyContin
chronic pain
"Why are the reports for Public to read so jaded against the use of opiate medications? To many false reports of abuse in chronic pain patients are mixed with clearly reports of heroin abuse & deaths from heroin. My self & most chronic pain patients who are well educated on side effects before starting opiates all agre...
7
November 13, 2017
4
162,984
Rapaflo
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"I like it because so far it has improved my flow 80% over the rest of the medications on the market."
8
April 11, 2009
81
180,553
Fluticasone / vilanterol
asthma, maintenance
"My allergist put me on aerospan for a month it wasn't working I was still tight. The same day I started breo I felt relief it will be 2 months on April 10th have not used my rescue inhaler more than twice in 2 months [used to use it to 6 times a day] The only side effects I have are severe all day chest pain and bac...
9
May 13, 2017
4
68,050
Plan B
emergency contraception
"I usually don't leave reviews but I feel like i could ease some minds. Ladies, take a deep breath. It works. Trust me. I'm a bigger girl whose way over the "weight limit" and it was 100% effective for me, even after I had unprotected sex on my most fertile day! Symptoms can scare you as they are exactly like pregnancy...
10
February 23, 2016
42
167,292
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"I took plan b 9/28 & had a period that ended Oct . 9 I don't know when it started but I had one . did plan b work? Because I'm pregnant and I want to know if I got pregnant before or after plan b . I was not ovulating at all so my period came when expected ."
9
April 20, 2016
2
161,616
Econazole
tinea corporis
"I work in an elementary school and got ring worm. My dermatologist gave me the econazole nitrate 1% and I was better in 2 weeks! No side effects, all went very well."
10
January 17, 2015
6
197,164
Paroxetine
panic disorde
"I've had severe panic attacks while primarily driving on interstate highways and through mountains for 30 plus years. I rarely have attacks driving on most other types of roads and conditions. I've been on Paxil for 5 years now and it is truly a life saver for me. I choose however, and contrary to most advice, not t...
10
August 27, 2014
45
172,109
Tylenol PM
insomnia
"Great"
8
May 11, 2017
3
154,381
Reglan
gerd
"I have had stomach issues since childhood and so far no doctor has found the underlying cause. However, in the meantime I was prescribed Reglan and it works. I have been taking this medication on an as needed basis for over a year. I don't think it is a miracle worker...but it definitely helps. "
10
July 28, 2009
20
209,538
Levsin SL
urinary incontinence
"Brand name: had no side effects and had 100% effectiveness on bladder control."
10
January 11, 2011
43
220,759
Loestrin 24 Fe
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I have been on Loestrin Fe 24 for 5 months now (give it a chance) and although it was more bearable to take 5 mg of Lexapro for the anxiety that came along with it (I would wake up at 3:30 am each morning with anxiety for no reason at all), I now have noticed that I am experiencing more anxiety as well as some weight ...
7
February 18, 2010
7
206,467
Valsartan
high blood pressure
"I take Diovan along with amlodipine and benazepril. My blood pressure is typically about 120-130/70-84. I don't know how much is due to the Diovan vs Lotrel, but I do know that Lotrel taken by itself was unable to get these results. As for side effects, I do seem to have dry cough(varying amounts), some dehydration, ...
7
December 10, 2010
33
120,465
Montelukast
allergic rhinitis
"Tried it and it worked great except for the side effects of depression, anxiety, agitation, depression."
1
April 27, 2009
97
12,525
Palbociclib
breast cancer, metastatic
"Diagnose with Mets to lung and bones. Aggressive chemo worked for eight months and then I was moved to Femara and Ibrance. Had to pay for the drug out of pocket because I'm not insured and cost us a king's ransom. This money could and should have been better spent. Ibrance wiped out my immune system and spread my canc...
1
May 9, 2017
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