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215,789
Copper
birth control
"Okay so the paragard work well to prevent pregnancy i had it for 3 years. Love it and it didnt mess with my period at all much besides increase cramps. But 3 years into having the paragard something strange started to happen. I dont know if it was the iud but im thinking it was cause a month after removal i felt just ...
6
November 10, 2016
6
21,636
Vagifem
atrophic vaginitis
"I had been using vagifem for about 8 years and now have uterine cancer. I am having a hysterectomy next week as a result. When my cancer surgeon found out I was using vagifem tabs he immediately had me stop it."
4
June 18, 2016
47
80,691
Tussionex Pennkinetic
cough
"I have chronic bronchitis and when I get a cold and let it go too long, the chronic bronchitis shows itself and if I don't recognize the onset soon enough, pneumonia --single or double- is the result. My doctor prescribed Tussionex five years ago and it has become my "go to" medicine--if used early, it allows me to s...
10
January 7, 2010
20
215,139
Lubiprostone
irritable bowel syndrome
"I started on just 8 Mcg and noticed no change at all in a month so my GI decided to up it to 24 I believe. I'm on a lot of medication for chronic pain and tumor damage to my brain so juggling all my meds it took me almost a month to figure out the higher dosage was causing me to throw up every morning. I wake up and t...
5
November 22, 2016
6
139,894
Euflexxa
osteoarthritis
"Had 3 shots still hurt somewhat for two weeks, took some Sulindac once a day. I can play golf again."
8
April 6, 2014
32
54,922
Bupropion / naltrexone
weight loss
"I took Contrave for three days and decided to stop because the nausea was too much to handle, feeling as if I would throw up an any moment. I'm sure it works for some, but these feelings aren't worth it. Additionally my energy was sapped, it was somewhat counteractive in that I had no desire to work out, I just want...
1
November 11, 2016
17
155,632
Metronidazole
diverticulitis
"The taste of Flagyl is simply abominable. It should be encapsulated. Been taking it a week with CIPRO. Stomach grumblings sound like a flatulent trombone lasting for 10-seconds at a stretch. "
7
March 17, 2013
78
117,227
Gas-X
gas
"Great medication! Works fast too. I've had no side effects. I use it everyday after meals. I do pass gas after taking this but it relieves gas pain."
10
November 4, 2011
111
77,847
Moxifloxacin
sinusitis
"This has been a wonder drug for me! After 3 months of struggling including broken ribs from coughing, I am grateful that after just 1 dose I was feeling better! No side effects either."
10
February 3, 2010
10
109,769
Nexplanon
birth control
"I am 24 years old. No children and I'm not looking to have children within the next few years. The insertion was practically painless and I didn't even bruise. I only had a little bit of nausea and cramping the day after insertion. I did not have this placed during my period but about 15 days after. I have had no brea...
10
July 21, 2016
2
132,870
Loestrin 24 Fe
birth control
"I wanted shorter periods and had breast pain on my old pill, so I asked for a low dose bc. I'm on month 4 of this pill and want to be off it desperately. Pack 1, I got a 1 day period and got excited. Pack 2, in the second week I spotted a lot, then got a 2 day period on schedule. Pack 3, I spotted for 2 weeks and then...
2
December 31, 2016
1
212,609
Rheumatrex Dose Pack
rheumatoid arthritis
"Took methotrexate for 6 months after diagnosis for Rheumatoid arthritis, seemed to work fairly well for the pain/stiffness, but I had terrible side effects including nausea, fatigue, mood swings - almost couldn't get to work, coming up stairs felt like my feet weighed 500 pounds each - almost could not function at all...
2
October 19, 2012
113
75,935
Temazepam
insomnia
"I haven't been on this medicine long but, it seems to do exactly what it was prescribed for. I have been on it for a week now and no real side effects to speak about (other then the couple of hours the next morning of being a little groggy). Otherwise it does what it is supposed to. Sweet dreams all, I think I'll go t...
9
May 11, 2009
33
218,940
Depakote
bipolar disorde
"Depakote does wonders for me but have heard it's not well for others. I don't get many of the side effects except for the weight gain. But let's face it, why am I gaining weight? Because I'm not as stressed out anymore. I try and use it to my advantage being a weight lifter/exercise nut. Which is also a good thing for...
10
August 1, 2014
173
85,731
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"My periods are shorter and I'm regular. My face is clear and I haven't suffered from any weight gain, although I do have some PMS mood swings sometimes but I've been on this pill for almost two years and its definitely helped this 22yr old."
8
December 7, 2013
14
196,398
Atovaquone / proguanil
malaria prevention
"I have been taking Malarone for the past 6 weeks while in Zambia. I take it after meals in the evening. I can't say I have had any noticeable side effects at all. Whether it is effective against getting Malaria only time will tell, I am here for another 5 weeks. I also use a net, repellent, etc."
10
December 18, 2011
23
24,958
Compazine
nausea/vomiting
"I took this for my extreme amount of nausea causing anxiety. It did wonders for my nausea! It was wonderful and like a miracle. Until the 3rd time I took it... I had the worst experience of my life. My jaw got locked and stuck to one side, my eyes got locked looking upwards and I couldn't move them, my jaw felt as if ...
1
May 19, 2016
11
36,475
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline
helicobacter pylori infection
"Was prescribed this after positive ID of h.pylori from endoscopy biopsy. 10 days / 12 pills a day. Not gonna lie it was rough. Side effects included dizziness, upset stomach, nausea for me. Within 10mins of ingestion the effects could be felt. I made sure to eat a full meal to help lessen the effects. Even at be...
7
August 29, 2015
35
129,868
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I got Mirena put in a few months ago after having tried implanon and several birth control pills which all left me with serious emotional side effects. The procedure was very fast but was incredibly painful. I was given two vicodin and a valium and it was still so bad that I was crying and clutching the nurse's hand, ...
9
April 21, 2015
15
112,224
Gabapentin
ibromyalgia
"For all of you that speak of brain fog and dizzy lightheadedness with gabapentin. In my experience gabapentin depletes b12. I am getting b12 injections monthly. And 3 days after first injection all the dizziness and brain fog was gone"
5
April 4, 2017
42
92,309
Lyrica
neuralgia
"I was recently put on this medication - only 25 mg to start for the first week. Since about the third day of taking the low dose of this medication I suddenly began to be extremely tired. I was not feeling like myself at all. I had to leave work early one day and was off for the rest of the week. I also slept for abou...
4
April 15, 2009
32
72,575
Tramadol
ibromyalgia
"Ultram has helped me greatly, it doesn't always take all of my pain away (of course!) but it truly takes the edge off and helps me to function. I have not noticed any side effects besides sleepiness especially when I take more than one tablet."
9
December 15, 2009
30
188,433
ParaGard
birth control
"I really liked this birth control. Except a couple things.. constant yeast infections and sooooo much vaginal discharge it was so disgusting. My periods would also come heavy for 10 days. I mean it's convenient but I wouldn't put it in again."
7
March 16, 2017
5
12,402
Parnate
depression
"No SSRI or SNRI works. Parnate works. Food restrictions caused no problems at all. Completely obliterated negative thinking and bad feeling. To me, it's a miracle drug. I was careful not to take other heavy duty drugs at the same time. This med probably saved my life. It should be used much more frequently."
10
November 17, 2016
37
117,492
Nortriptyline
depression
"I've suffered with depression for most of my life. I'd taken prozac for almost 20 years and decided to try something else because of the sexual side effects. That started a 5 year nightmare of drugs and severe side effects. So I quit taking pills and tried to go it alone. After a year without medication I lost contact...
10
July 21, 2016
49
192,923
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I have been on Yaz for 3 years and my experience has been very positive. I have very light, short periods. I have gained no weight and have no issues with acne. Yaz has been a great experience for me, personally, and I have a lot less to worry about every month because of it."
10
August 19, 2009
7
81,029
Hypercare
hyperhidrosis
"This product changed my life! I used to hide the sweat from my underarms in black now I refuse to buy anything black. I love my new look and my new confidence."
10
July 1, 2012
3
200,449
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"So far, so good. Age 54. Smoker for 35 years, recently smoking 35-40 cigs per day. Started Chantix 8 days ago. Currently down to just 2-4 cigarettes per day. So far, no side effects. I expect to be a 'former' smoker within the next few days."
9
July 27, 2012
9
149,012
Mirena
birth control
"I have been using the Mirena for almost 5 years. Before starting it, I had problems with low iron due to heavy bleeding. At one point, my ferritin level was 4. With the use of iron supplements I got it up to 30. After using the Mirena for a few years, my ferritin is now over 80. I have almost no bleeding--usually I me...
10
September 13, 2015
15
39,091
Contrave
weight loss
"I have been taking Contrave daily for four months. Week 4- Week 5 was the worst in regards to side effects. I took 1/4 of a Dramamine to counteract the nausea & dizziness as needed. Also, took a stool softener as needed from time to time. To date, I have lost 32 pounds. Doctor recommended low carb/no carb diet to...
10
June 14, 2017
27
161,314
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
acne
"I've been on Ortho Tri Cyclin for about 12 months and my skin has been flawless. I love how it's cleared up my acne but I'm having major breakthrough bleeding at the moment. I missed 2 pills about 2 weeks ago and I have since then been bleeding continuously and i'm just about to go on my placebo pills, so after i'm fi...
6
April 27, 2016
4
225,678
Bupropion
depression
"Nausea and a lot of sweating but works well. It keeps me wide awake."
8
December 9, 2012
43
47,782
Adapalene
acne
"(A little background on my skin, I get a pimple here and there and overall have pretty normal skin) I saw a commercial for Differin and immediately went online to buy it, I thought that the product sounded great for the price! After I purchased it I started looking into side effects and reviews on the product. The...
1
February 15, 2017
22
76,405
Liraglutide
weight loss
"update no. 3 - I started on the drug on 11 July 2017 , I have lost 26 pounds in 8 weeks. I am still on 0.6 dose and decided not to up it, as I continue to lose weight. The side affects have gone. My appetite has returned, but I seem to be able to manage it on this medication, I'm very happy with the results."
10
September 11, 2017
12
162,429
Loratadine / pseudoephedrine
nasal congestion
"I found Alavert to be extremely affective with two side effects and depending on how bad you feel they might not bother you. I noticed I had a ton of energy and couldn't go to sleep so I found myself cleaning. My house is better because of it. I also found myself getting up to pee almost every hour once I feel asleep....
9
May 29, 2016
3
125,401
Dulcolax
constipation
"I took two tablets after dinner and went to sleep around 1130pm. At 6 am came around and I had terrible cramps. I vomited a few times and felt better and went back to sleep. 7am came and I had even worse pains and went to the bathroom. After that I was fine. It did its job but was extremely uncomfortable. I don't reco...
7
June 27, 2015
8
129,761
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"Felt compelled to weigh in on the insertion issue. Everybody is different, of course, but I had read many forums in which woman after woman called the insertion excruciating, agonizing, or the worst pain they've ever felt. I am small-build (5'0), never had children. It was really not that bad. Three rather severe cram...
9
May 21, 2015
12
82,970
Paxil
anxiety and stress
"This was prescribed for anxiety. I had recently been diagnosed with several sleep related issues as well as my asthma increasing. I have a long standing problem with recurrent bouts of depression which I treat when they are present. I have a history of antidepressants causing an increase of depression. Since beginning...
4
May 20, 2015
12
209,421
Zomig
migraine
"Works wonders every time! The first time I tried Zomig my limbs felt kinda noodly, but that only happened the first time--never again. It worked so fast I could feel the pain dissolving within 10 minutes. It tasted sweet and dissolved very quickly with no yucky aftertaste. I have even taken just one half of the 2.5 ...
10
September 28, 2012
14
98,253
Nexplanon
birth control
"I've had my nexplanon inserted 2 1/2 years ago. I can't say it doesn't work because I haven't gotten pregnant since I had it. However I have lost complete sex drive the urge of any sexual acts. I've also witness mood swings and depression. I've been with my fianc"
3
June 7, 2015
5
214,675
Escitalopram
anxiety
"I had bad anxiety for a few months because of university. I was always afraid of failing (I study statistics). It had a huge negative impact on the quality of my life. I often cried, I had no appetite anymore and sometimes I even threw up. Then I started taking 5mg of Escitalopram for two to three months. After that I...
9
August 20, 2017
5
158,126
Ziprasidone
bipolar disorde
"Worst medication I've ever taken. I was put on this when my insurance stopped covering Seroquel XR. I became extremely agitated, irritable, and experienced what could be described as mania. I almost lost my job because I could not control myself from verbally ripping into a customer. I also almost punched a hole i...
1
March 1, 2016
2
57,691
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone
back pain
"I have been taking this for about 3 days for back pain.. along with flexeril due to back spasms making it difficult to breath without pain... at first it was just taking deep breaths then breathing in general began to be painful because it was putting a lot of pressure on my back causing more spasms and pain. I tried ...
10
August 25, 2015
28
129,170
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"My boyfriend and I were in the heat of the moment and didn't pull out, it was the day after my period stopped. He freaked out and I knew I wasn't ready to have another child. I took plan b around 12 hours after it happened. I'm overweight and saw reviews that it doesn't work on women over 175 lbs. I weigh 200. About 2...
9
October 9, 2015
13
137,355
Isotretinoin
acne
"Accutane changed my life and I promised myself that I will share my experience with the world if this worked for me and yes it did! After I had my baby and even before, I had chronic cystic acne all over my face. I couldn%u2019t bear to look in the mirror. My face will hurt from just touching it. I had used every thin...
10
May 26, 2013
40
91,523
Dalfampridine
multiple sclerosis
"Ampyra is the only drug that has been helpful to me with the exception of Tysabri which I was forced to quit. I have been diagnosed with MS for over 10 years and have gone from RRMS to SPMS over the past three years or so. I read about Ampyra a number of years ago but was afraid to try it because of all the side effe...
10
January 2, 2016
39
85,936
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I'm almost finished with my first month and I can already tell a difference in my skin. However, I want to have sex constantly and I eat everything in sight."
6
February 28, 2013
35
148,767
Mirena
birth control
"I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy. Weight gain, depression, hair loss, migraines, anxiety, cramps, non stop bleeding for 4 months now. Thursday it comes out and I can't wait. "
1
May 31, 2016
7
68,272
Plan B
emergency contraception
"I have taken plan B twice and both times I have been an emotional wreck. My PMS was intensified. Crying for no reason and irritability. My period was also out of whack for a couple of months after. Besides that, no other effects."
7
January 7, 2015
16
90,144
Dronabinol
anorexia
"Increase my appetite during and after chemo therapy, while having treatment for prostate cancer. "
10
January 24, 2015
9
80,547
Zovia
birth control
"I was on Beyaz before switching to Zovia. I switched because my periods were so light that tampons were painful and pads were too much protection. On Zovia, my periods are even lighter, lasting a max of 2-3 days with an extremely light almost nonexistent flow, larger breasts, oily skin on my face, weight gain in my ab...
7
December 22, 2014
3
230,591
Depo-Provera
birth control
"I've been on the Depo shot for a yr and a half now and I have been bleeding ever since I took it. I have experienced a lot of weight gain and depression and tons of moods swings. You get cramps everyday as if you just got your period. I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like bleeding. Might work for some people but n...
1
October 20, 2011
21
223,530
Sutent
renal cell carcinoma
"Left Kidney removed by radical nephrectomy Dec 23, 2014, after 3 blood clot caused heart attacks and ablation operation and Follow up in August revealed 7 tumor in lungs and 2 enlarged lymph nodes. Started 50 mg Sutent 28 day cycle on Dec 26, 2015, very harsh side effects including severe diarrhea, vomiting, dry mou...
3
July 26, 2016
7
45,428
Fluoxetine
depression
"I've taken Prozac a few times starting at 22. That 1st time was a nightmare! I literally lost time- only remember crying all the time...I don't even remember how long I took it! But that WAS 25 yrs ago. So I was deathly afraid to try it again til about 6 yrs ago. That time it was a lifesaver! I felt my mood lift alot ...
7
November 18, 2014
44
27,959
Lexapro
anxiety
"I use to get in fights all the time!! My doctor prescribed Lexapro and I haven't been in a fight in 2 straight days."
10
June 9, 2016
13
205,056
Complera
hiv infection
"I have been hiv-positive for over 20 years switch to complera have very little side effects viral load is undetectable CD4 is over 800 doing very well thank God God blessings to everyone being courage"
9
August 15, 2017
2
67,269
Omeprazole
erosive esophagitis
"I have taken Prilosec or omeprazole for years and in increasing doses over time it has given me perfect control over my reflux and heart burn problem. Nexium made me so sick after 5 days of use that I could not get out of bed. Nothing else has ever worked so extremely well than this medicine."
10
July 9, 2014
41
19,180
Pregabalin
neuropathic pain
"I have L5/S1 disk herniation and this medication had saved my life, I can walk and stand for long periods of time again thanks to this medication. This had been a life saver. I use the Co pay card from the Lyrica Web site."
10
February 25, 2017
37
82,647
Mepivacaine
local anesthesia
"I have been self injecting for 3 years and have had no side effects other then what is to be expected. I find it very helpful in relieving extreme isolated pain with predictable results"
8
September 16, 2008
4
116,662
Lamictal
bipolar disorde
"I have bipolar 2, BPD, anxiety, and PTSD from past trauma. I have taken many drugs over the years, including SSRI's and lithium carbonate. No medication has help with my anxiety, depression, and mood swings anywhere near as effectively as Lamictal. Within 2 weeks I felt like "myself" again. I felt like a weight had ...
9
June 16, 2017
47
52,175
Adipex-P
weight loss
"Adipex is fantastic. Although I haven't really felt "energized" I'm totally eating A LOT less. I don't have that hungry feeling and it really helps me to make better choices, as I'm not always famished. In 6 weeks, I've lost over 20 lbs, which is something I never thought was possible. I'm really not even worried abou...
9
October 26, 2012
66
53,644
Alesse
birth control
"My favorite birth control by far! I have had no side effects other than a minimized monthly period. I've tried other birth controls, included Ortho tri-cyclen low, Desogen, and Microgestin Fe, and Alesse has worked the best for me."
10
November 13, 2013
22
192,304
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
acne
"I have been on Yaz for 7 months now to treat my chin acne. The first three months of taking Yaz, I had the worst cystic breakouts in places I have never gotten breakouts before. It was terrible but I wanted to give it some time. Now it has been 7 months and I still break out on my chin, there has been time maybe two w...
3
September 4, 2015
0
78,719
OnabotulinumtoxinA
cervical dystonia
"Getting injections for 15 years with great relief. The key to Botox injections is that your neurologist uses the EMG (Electromyography) machine in order to find the nerve activity and inject the correct site. I insisted and the neurologist complied. I get my shots every three months and the doctor administers 250 to 3...
10
February 15, 2017
29
153,531
Doxycycline
acne
"I'm ending the second month of using Doxycycline. I initially broke out a little worse than usual my first week or so, but my acne cleared up twice as fast! I take 150mg once a day (usually before dinner), and I use Retin-A micro in the evening, Aczone in the morning, and Cetaphil face wash before applying both. I s...
8
August 14, 2012
4
189,606
Nortrel 1 / 35
birth control
"I've been on this pill for 9 years and started looking on this page because I was told I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, a heart murmur, and possibly lymphoma. I was just interested in the side effects. I don't know that my birth control has caused it but I'm healthy and 29. I eat healthy and exercise. My ...
10
November 14, 2014
0
128,125
Phentermine
weight loss
"Started taking phentermine on mar.23, 2016 and as of dr appt. today may 18, 2016, I am down 27.6 lbs. I started out at 232.8 and am at 205.2. I'm 5'5" and I'm 46. My blood pressure is coming back down, and I have tons of energy. I realized if I take it about 10am, I still sleep at night!"
10
May 18, 2016
38
155,449
Metronidazole
bacterial vaginitis
"I've had bacterial vaginitis on & off for many years and just got sick of treating it until a few days ago when I was struck with bad pelvic pain and pressure, ended up in ER and diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease which has caused an abscess on my left ovary. Turns out the Pelvic Inflammatory Disease has been ...
9
December 28, 2014
53
124,847
Tri-Previfem
birth control
"I was on this for about two months and I thought I was going insane. My depression was really bad and my stomach hurt and I have severe panic and anxiety attacks. Don't get this medicine if you have depression. It'll save you the tears and fights in your relationship."
6
December 22, 2014
25
90,511
Docosanol
herpes simplex
"I am on my 2nd day using Abreva®, so far so good. I like how it numbs the area and stops the Itching. Very Relieving! In regards to "quicker healing", It has helped in avoiding a larger breakout. My breakout isn't as big and nasty as it gets without treatment so I am pleased so far, some things work different for othe...
8
April 13, 2016
4
109,556
Nexplanon
birth control
"I've had the implant for nearly two years and while it has done its job and kept me free of pregnancy, I've menstruated every couple DAYS from this thing. I menstruate at least three times a month, full cycles not "spotting." My doctor told me it would even out after six months, but clearly that didn't happen. The ...
3
October 5, 2016
13
127,635
Phentermine
obesity
"I took adipex last year, started at about 290, the first month I lost 26 lbs "
10
May 4, 2017
22
98,040
Nexplanon
birth control
"I had the implant put in about four months ago. While it's been nice not having a period and not having to take a pill every day, I wouldn't recommend it. My arm never stops itching, which is incredibly annoying after the first few days. I have gained about thirty pounds and a bunch of stretch marks. ... and I devel...
5
September 7, 2015
4
152,078
Chantix
smoking cessation
"I started taking Chantix the last week of September and I have been smoke free for three weeks! My doctor only gave me the prescription for a months worth..so now I am off of it. Today is the second day without taking Chantix, and my mood has been changing, I am yelling at everything, and I am so tired. I even realize...
7
October 27, 2009
12
216,218
Copper
birth control
"Have for 7 yrs now. No issues. Best decision since my husband did not want to get himself fixed."
10
May 18, 2015
6
49,259
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"Do not take Jolessa. I have always been 126 lbs, 6 months after taking jolessa my weight is 132 lbs. My period got worse after the 3 months of taking jolessa. it last 12 days and very heavy period. I do not recommend this birth control pills."
1
April 27, 2016
5
211,327
Mirabegron
overactive bladde
"This is the worst commercial on TV. The music sucks, the band sucks and the acting sucks. I literally have to turn the volume off whenever this stupid commercial comes on. It is one of the most annoying commercials I have ever experienced. Please consider a remake and get rid of that awful music and band. PLEASE!...
1
September 21, 2017
1
66,195
Propranolol
migraine prevention
"I suffered from Migraines with increasing frequency from about 6 years old. When I was about 14 I started to get them four or five times a month. At 15 I had a constant Migraine; I would black out and faint every time I stood up, I couldn't sleep or eat. At points I just wanted to die. It never went away and a long li...
8
March 13, 2008
81
210,726
Mirtazapine
depression
"I have been on mirtazapine 30mg now for 3 months now. I have BPD and Aspergers. I have depression anxiety and OCD. I have tried all antidepressants you can think of and all gave me increased sweating and insomnia and stuffy nose. My psychiatrist even tried antipsychotics and mood meds all had really bad side effects i...
10
February 11, 2017
37
183,693
Cymbalta
ibromyalgia
"I have been on Cymbalta for several months and found that 60 mg is very helpful for sleep and some pain relief. I still have flare-ups, but they don't seem to last as long. I have not experienced the "Fibro Fog" while on this medication. I have lost some weight. My energy levels have not improved, I get periods o...
7
November 9, 2009
15
552
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"I always had trouble finding the right birth control for years now. Not only would certain ones contribute to a lot of weight gain or very bad mood swings, I was horrible with taking my birth control pill on time. I was having horrible cramping and pain with my periods to the point that I would have to call off from w...
8
March 25, 2013
20
40,383
Savella
ibromyalgia
"Caused horrible testicle / reproductive / urinary pain and swelling"
1
December 9, 2009
15
69,916
Pyridostigmine
myasthenia gravis
"I am a 49 year old white male, was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis just after my 47th birthday. It took 7 years of various tests before I was finally diagnosed. Mestinon side effects for me was hot flashes, diarrhea so bad that I often wondered which was worse; MG Symptoms or the Mesinon Side Effects. I did take the ...
10
November 10, 2011
46
146,029
Suboxone
opiate dependence
"I had struggled back and forth for 5 years will opiates. I lost everything I had in my life, my home, jobs, cars, plenty of money, and even my family, my kids included. I decided to try and quit them myself with no success. I then went to a suboxone doctor who had me on 2 strips a day. I have been successfully on Subo...
10
December 28, 2015
46
16,688
Yaz
birth control
"I've been using Yaz for about 6 months now. Here's what I have experienced. I do have headaches. My sex drive has increased, believe it or not. My skin is clear. Also before taking Yaz. I wouldn't have my period for 3 months, then when I did have it, it was unbearable. Now, my monthly cycles are very light, but the cr...
7
December 1, 2009
14
130,983
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I've had my Mirena for a year now, and overall it's been a good experience. I do not have children, and the insertion wasn't that bad -- I took ibuprofen before, after, and for the next day. I've experienced some slight weight gain (7 lbs) that's hard to shed, and the irregular periods sometimes throw me off. Overa...
8
May 6, 2010
3
39,109
Contrave
weight loss
"June 2017- I have been using this product for a little less than 2 months. I started at 185lb and a BMI of 39.5. I have lost 20 pounds and now have a BMI of 27. I am the walking billboard for this product. My physician who prescribed this has even started taking it after seeing my results. Everyone has noticed the dif...
10
June 6, 2017
40
158,218
Ziprasidone
bipolar disorde
"This med simply did nothing for me. Had to switch back to Seroquel. Looking at taking Latuda. "
1
January 17, 2015
15
65,122
Saphris
bipolar disorde
"This is the only thing that has worked for me. No more voices and I don't feel sedated the next day. They do have it in Black Cherry flavor and it is better than the regular which is horrible. I know it taste bad but it is the best thing I have found."
9
February 23, 2011
11
122,501
Linaclotide
irritable bowel syndrome
"Overall this medication works for me. I tried Amatiza and had flu like symptoms. Linzess is best for me. Every day is different. I only take it if I know I will have access to a toilet. I need access pretty much the entire morning. There are times when I don't go a lot, but that's OK. There are times when I literally ...
9
January 3, 2017
29
229,205
Tadalafil
erectile dysfunction
"I am 55 and have been losing my hardness gradually over the last few years. When I spoke to my doctor she suggested a daily dose of Cialis, 5mg. Works great! I not only perform like my old self, but I am always ready to go. I also got my morning wood back! Thanks Cialis."
10
January 30, 2011
26
172,456
Clonazepam
anxiety
"This is the drug that was a total game changer for me. I was on effexor and abilify because of severe depression and suicidal ideation (at only 19 :(). While the abilify and effexor helped with the depression, I was extremely anxious, jumpy, panicky, and unable to sleep at all. Klonopin changed all that. I am now able...
10
June 19, 2016
139
45,741
Fluoxetine
premenstrual dysphoric disorde
"I was given Sarafem to help with moodiness and rage during a few weeks out of the month. I took it for 2 days and cannot get off the couch. I am so drowsy. I took a low dosage."
3
December 4, 2011
23
126
Medroxyprogesterone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"So I get on this shot to control my bleeding since I was going on vacation and I didn't want to be on my period while on vacation. I was so crazy to get on this shot because my tubes are tied but my period was out of control so I got on the shot. Why did I do this to myself. I took my first shot on 9/11/15 started ble...
1
December 12, 2015
19
99,685
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"A lot of people are not bothered by this, but I sure was. Chilled it, and used a straw, and sucked on a lemon. Managed to get the first dose down, although it took longer. The 2nd dose, at 3 a.m. did me in. I could only manage about 70% of it. I got nauseated and didn't want to throw up what I had already gotten dow...
2
January 7, 2017
1
227,617
Etonogestrel
birth control
"In the beginning it was fine. In the last year I have had multiple side effects causing me not to be able to attend school or work. My primary care physician told me a month ago that I was suffering from depression and tried to put me on some depression pills. Something told me to look up side effects today and I am a...
3
May 26, 2012
2
38,838
Esomeprazole
gerd
"Worked great now I am forced to take something else because my new insurance will NOT cover it at all."
10
June 18, 2011
13
20,171
Macrobid
bladder infection
"Fever chills fatigue headache pounding heartbeat chest pains and ached all over- I will never take this again!"
1
January 6, 2016
26
3,312
Nitrofurantoin
bladder infection
"As a third line of attack against my persistent uti this stuff worked where Amoxyl had failed. No side effects."
10
June 12, 2016
8
179,192
Olanzapine
schizoaffective disorde
"I have used this medication for around two years. It Is very good with helping Schizoid Type Thoughts however i would not recommend the medication as a long term medication due to weight gain and its ability to affect whether or not you can wake up in the morning. It has a tendency to make me fall asleep for two days ...
5
September 16, 2016
3