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128,048
Phentermine
obesity
"Reading everyone's postings about the Phentermine is very exciting! I wish everyone nothing but the best on your weight goals. I have been on the Phentermine since 6/4/16. I will say though this is my actual 2nd time of being on it. The first time I was on it I did have not much success on weight loss. I didn't loose ...
8
July 9, 2016
12
155,302
Metronidazole
bacterial vaginitis
"I've had BV problems for years. Always treated it with Flagyl. I'm so inpatient that the first day I take one 500mg every 6h to speed up the process so the smell is gone in less than 2 days but I do NOT recommend taking more that 1 tablet every 12h because In fact I believe that's what gives all the sides effects beca...
10
October 21, 2015
5
174,626
Abreva
herpes simplex
"I usually get cold sores twice a year, but this year they've appeared way more. I usually have Valtrex and they dissapeared in hours, but this time I had run out of them. So when i first noticed a single blister between my lip and chin I run to the pharmacy to buy Abreva. I applied it as indicated and sadly it didn't ...
1
July 20, 2015
4
100,199
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"This will be my 4th month using Kariva. The only thing it helped with (besides preventing pregnancy) was making my period shorter. I went from 8 long, heavy and painful days to only 2 very light, no pain days! Other than that, I've been miserable . It hasn't helped with acne at all, it actually started to cause body a...
3
April 18, 2016
4
181,286
Prozac
anxiety and stress
"For anyone who is hesitant about trying an anti depressant like Prozac because maybe you have too much pride, or you're embarassed that you have to take a pill everyday to feel like yourself. I was suffering with anxiety and depression for about 5 years after a really traumatic car accident and refused to try anything...
10
October 6, 2016
280
189,042
Olmesartan
high blood pressure
"My doctor put me on Benicar HCT about 7 years ago. I was the type of person who hated to take medication so I didn't take it consistently. I think that is why I finally realized every time I would take a pill I would wake up during the night with severe leg cramps. I told my doctor about it and he changed my prescript...
10
July 5, 2009
75
172,480
Clonazepam
panic disorde
"If anybody has input that would be great.. I took klonopin for anxiety disorder. It made me have no appetite, stay wide awake at night, feel superior to anybody else. Honestly felt fantastic and I was losing weight. A week or so later I broke down in major tears, had to leave work. On the way home had a bad panic atta...
1
May 7, 2016
19
55,103
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"I started on Contrave April 1st doing great. Started out the day with coffee with ALOT of creamer...craving completely stopped no more coffee for me and no sugar cravings. Changed a lot of my eating habits and walk at least 1-2 miles a day. Third week in and I've lost 8lbs!!!! Increased to 2 pills in the morning but m...
10
April 22, 2016
25
218,268
Amoxicillin / clavulanate
bacterial infection
"After 10 day dosage I developed severe diarrhea with bloody stools.(C-diff) Went to ER and was diagnosed with c-diff. Have been I'll ever since and am now lactose intolerant. Took metronidazole for 14 days but still have symptoms . Horrible experience."
1
April 15, 2016
10
62,876
Cozaar
high blood pressure
"Have been on it 2 years now. It has maintained blood pressure 130's over 80's. "
6
September 28, 2008
122
6,194
Minastrin 24 Fe
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"I started taking birth control when I was 15 because my periods were extremely heavy and my cramps were unbearable. Over the 2 years that I've taken it, I can say that my periods have lightened up tremendously, my cramps have lessened, and even my face has cleared up. However, emotionally speaking - I constantly felt ...
8
April 19, 2015
1
164,142
Fluorouracil
keratosis
"I'm an engineer, now in my 60s, and I have worked outside all my life. I have red hair and fair complexion you can imagine the skin damage I have accumulated in my lifetime. I had used the Efudex 5% cream years ago and had good results. Three months ago I began seeing a dermatologist that recommended the "new" technol...
9
November 14, 2010
208
88,566
Adderall
adhd
"I was taking Adderall for nearly 3 years, when my insurance would no longer cover it. I started taking it when I enrolled into college. It helped me achieve the honor roll every term I was taking it. I felt more confident and focused, whereas in high school I was unable to do such tasks and received D's and F's. I wis...
9
June 30, 2009
38
45,567
Fluoxetine
anxiety and stress
"I had very bad anxiety and was prescribed Prozac. I found the initial side effects very difficult and didn't feel quite right for some time and was constantly doubting the medicine. However, after eight weeks of taking it, the side effects have subsided and I feel back to my usual self. What a relief. If you are findi...
9
November 24, 2013
51
85,270
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I've only been on this for about a month and a half and the first month wasn't bad at all, my period was light and the only side effect was mild nausea. The second month however, total disaster. I'm not sure if it's me - because I get really motion sick very easily, but I'm pretty sure this pill is giving me really ba...
4
August 17, 2015
3
49,501
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"Worst Birth control ever! My first month 2 months were great no period mild bloating a little weight gain and my boobs went up an entire cup size(No issues with this)... Although I did start my period halfway through the second pack and it lasted for 28 days! And my symptoms were terrible I was so depressed and bloat...
1
November 10, 2015
15
45,760
Fluoxetine
depression
"The medicine helped with my depression at first, but eventually stopped working and needed to be increased. I completely lost all of my sex drive and that was very disappointing, as that leads to frustration which leads to depression. I stopped taking Prozac and still have no sex drive which is apparently very common....
6
September 12, 2011
1
144,507
Etonogestrel
birth control
"Had the implant for 40 days then had it removed. The whole 40 days I had continuous bleading and spontaneous cramping. It cost me $170 with insurance for removal and the doctor had a nasty attitude because I disregarded his suggestion to leave it in..he said it can take up to 8 months for my body to adapt and stop ble...
1
March 29, 2016
4
96,865
Diphenhydramine / naproxen
insomnia
"I have a newborn baby and have been having issue with insomnia even when he is sleeping. Aleve worked wonders was still able to wake up when he cried but am able to fall right back asleep. Also the pain in my legs is gone too. Thanks aleve"
8
December 31, 2016
3
148,497
Mirena
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I've had the mirena in for 4 months. The first month I bled for about 2 weeks, but my doctor warned me about bleeding/spotting so I didn't think anything about it. Next month, bled for about 10 days,(normal cycle is 5 days) and the 3rd month, I bled for the entire month and 2 weeks into the next month. I went to the b...
3
April 11, 2017
8
147,110
Alprazolam
depression
"awesome"
10
September 26, 2014
71
157,872
Accutane
acne
"Have used Accutane and/or Claravis for a few cycles and experienced incredible results. Skin started clearing up within 4 weeks. By the 7th week, skin was completely clear from any redness, or new breakouts. I've tried everything available over-the-counter and other prescription antibiotics for my type of acne and ...
9
November 15, 2011
7
124,964
WinRho SDF
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
"Had it. Platelets were 9 and took WinRho which kicked up platelets into 100's. But few days later went down again. Then went to Ritixan which kicked up platelets, then down within matter of weeks. Splenectomy was last option but nothing. Still stuck with falling platelets and medical bills$$$."
3
May 22, 2015
0
100,603
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I was switched from Marvelon to Apri about a year ago. I lost 15 pounds after switching and after about one month of breaking out, I was back to clear skin again. However, I have noticed a dramatic increase in mood swings with Apri. I constantly find myself crying over the most insignificant things and am unable to...
6
August 17, 2010
5
106,910
Implanon
birth control
"I received the implant August of 2013 and I didn't have any problems with it for the first few months then my periods were super long (2-3 weeks some times) and I started gaining weight 6 months later after no diet change or change in exercise I am now 30 pounds heavier and been insecure about my body which is really ...
4
April 4, 2014
5
231,734
Trazodone
depression
"This has helped me endlessly. I started taking it about 5 months ago, The first thing that it helps with is sleep, I'll fall asleep so easily & not wake, One thing I noticed however was the vivid dreaming, not too bad if you aren't freaked out by bad or plain weird dreams. For the first few days/weeks it was harder to...
10
September 20, 2014
216
63,528
Epiduo
acne
"My twin sister was prescribed epiduo over a year ago and it helped her acne so much, and although it's not recommended, I too used her prescription when I broke out. -We're twins, same face and same acne- and every time I used it for my random spurs of acne, it helped immediately. I even broke out bad on my chest and ...
10
July 10, 2015
7
165,746
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I have been off skyla for almost 6 months, and my periods are just starting to regulate again so I know this is a sign of my body starting to regulate again also from not being on this birth control anymore. I am also losing weight since gaining almost 15 lbs in the 3 months I was on skyla, and my acne is under contro...
1
April 5, 2017
6
89,481
Celexa
anxiety and stress
"I was too proud at first to try a medicine, but I'm so glad I did. It changed my life. My stress and anxiety stay managable and no major side effects except minor fatigue."
10
October 29, 2014
139
73,166
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I had great experience over 5 years! No extreme side effects, no weight gain, no acne, just AWESOME! "
10
November 19, 2014
14
158,749
Methylphenidate
adhd
"I've used Concerta for 5 years and loved the improvements at first - I became successful, in perfect shape, and did most things extraordinarily well. My life did a complete 180. Once unfocused, unmotivated and disorganized, I transformed to near perfection in everything I did. The price you pay for perfection - I'v...
1
March 7, 2010
192
48,987
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I have been on Orsythia for a year now and I have to say that I have never been happier with another birth control and I've one other before starting Orsythia. I did NOT gain any weight, lose my sex drive, get acne, have mood swings, PMS symptoms or most importantly get pregnant on this birth control. I am so happy wi...
10
September 27, 2016
7
151,030
OxyContin
pain
"I was in a near fatal car accident when I was 18, I was on Morphine for 6 months. After 30 years it is catching up to me. I am in some pain now most of the time. With Oxycodone I am able to make it through the day, and work. Caution during use, if used for over 90 days, dependency could occur easily. Please be aware o...
9
November 18, 2015
46
46,773
Sulindac
rheumatoid arthritis
"This is my fifth try at finding something that helps me move relatively pain free through out the day. I have so far experienced no side effects."
8
July 14, 2010
20
63,021
Proctosol-HC
hemorrhoids
"Almost immediate relief, long lasting."
8
September 17, 2010
58
29,083
Topiramate
migraine prevention
"The MOST ridiculous packaging I have ever had to deal with. I finally got a pair of scissors and cut them out one at a time, the put them in container. A total pain."
1
July 14, 2017
3
64,068
Sertraline
depression
"I've been all over the place in my head. It calms me down some but not a lot. Plus I've been gaining weight, I've been sick, headaches, itchy, and so much other stuff."
4
January 25, 2017
16
204,550
BuSpar
anxiety
"This medication does not work for my anxiety on it's own. My Doctor had me on Klonopin along with Buspar and I was doing great. Well since the government added their new laws he took the Klonopin away from me so my anxiety is back full force and he won't give me anything else to treat my anxiety. I think that is wrong...
1
October 14, 2011
27
139,881
Euflexxa
osteoarthritis
"Had first shots in both knees 5 days ago. Almost instant relief. Not 100% but a very noticeable difference just leaving the drs. Office. Also have a recent meniscus tear that the Dr. wanted to wait on and see if these shots helped. Staying hydrated before the injections helped the shot pain. A little cold spray a...
9
January 22, 2015
48
199,426
Depo-Provera
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I've been on the depo shot for a month and a half and I have not quit bleeding since I got the shot sex life has been ruined I'm calling the gyno tomorrow."
1
April 6, 2015
5
98,581
Nexplanon
birth control
"I'm sixteen, and I got this put in May 14th, 2014. For about a week and a half I had no bleeding, but since May 26th I've had constant bleeding. My friend who is on Nexplanon said she bled for two months when she first got it and then had one regular period after that. I have a little more acne than usual but I can de...
6
June 23, 2014
13
205,176
Pristiq
major depressive disorde
"Its been nearly 2 years on various doses of Pristiq, and 100mg each day works best for my mind. Thankfully. I have some side effects that annoy me a lot, like no appetite, nausea, gut problems & worst of all- killed my libido this whole time. It simply ceased to exist. I continue to take my meds. I'm a widow raisin...
7
August 4, 2017
4
75,060
Nitrofurantoin
bladder infection
"Terrible. Felt like I had the worst case of the flu- couldn't move from the waist down, headache, lack of appetite. "
1
August 19, 2009
77
134,202
Prednisone
ulcerative colitis
"Bio: 24 year old, male. Second time that I am prescribed the medicine Prednisone during a flare-up. I started out with a 30mg dosage for 1 week and lower 5mg every 5 days after. For the second time, Prednisone has made me feel way better after approx. a week. It's a good thing it has such a positive effect on my fla...
8
December 31, 2015
24
32,970
Seasonique
birth control
"It's been 2 years, I spotted for almost six weeks straight on the first pack until I had the first period. I gained about 10 lbs but most of it was in my chest. I'm just now getting back to my "normal" weight, which also means my breasts are doing back down. Periods are really light, the last two packs nonexistent. If...
8
February 26, 2013
30
113,487
Bisacodyl
constipation
"I was suffering from very bad constipation, after being on an opioid for pain relief. After taking bisacodyl I started having results within 30 minutes, and had satisfactory relief in about 3 hours. It worked tremendously well!"
10
August 25, 2009
15
156,116
Cialis
erectile dysfunction
"42 year old taking anti-depressant that severely affects my ability to get an erection. I've been taking the 5mg 1 a day Cialis for a couple of years now. Performance is good but sometimes I would lose my erection after changing positions many times, not sure why. For all medicines I am "Mr. Side Effect" and this o...
7
April 16, 2012
23
158,484
Methylphenidate
adhd
"Taking 20mg of Ritalin three times per day for my ADHD symptoms was less effective than taking regular caffeine."
1
September 16, 2015
19
26,516
Sprintec
birth control
"Im on my 10th pack of Sprintec and its great! I was initially really scared because I had read reviews about different birth controls on google and didnt know what to expect, but you really have to try it yourself to see. I started it for my acne and the first month on it I was getting used to it so I was sad for a we...
8
November 4, 2013
18
45,919
Fluoxetine
depression
"Well I just started taking Prozac to help me deal with depression and anxiety. I returned from from a tour in Iraq about three months ago and my symptoms kept getting worse and worse. I've been taking Prozac for about a week now and I'm already feeling relief from it. It's like all the problems are still there, they...
10
June 21, 2008
315
48,710
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I started it a month and half ago and I am experiencing really bad headaches and stomach aches, but this I believe is quite normal when you start out on birth control. But one thing is my acne. (Or red spots) I had really good clear skin with an occasional breakout maybe a couple times a month, but nothing bad at all....
1
April 7, 2017
1
230,586
Depo-Provera
birth control
"I have been on Depo for 7 years now. I love how I don't get my period, but my sex drive has decreased and I have gained about 70 lbs. I also have acne that won't go away no matter what I use. I'm looking to switch my birth control before my next shot is due in 3 months."
5
January 16, 2011
2
59,813
NuvaRing
birth control
"I have just taken the nuvaring out (cannot get hold of doctor until monday) as the first month on it I found my mood changed. Got very angry arguing with my SO and blowing up over very minute things. Thought I'd try for a second month but within 2 days I found myself emotional waking up crying for no reason irritable ...
2
March 12, 2016
3
168,541
Tranylcypromine
depression
"Been on Parnate (tranylcypromine) for about 17 years. Like many others felt like a guinea pig when I was first diagnosed. Went through about a dozen different psychiatrists. They all just tried different meds trying to find one that would work. I or anyone else could have done that. One convinced me to have ECT which ...
10
February 2, 2013
57
86,850
Latuda
bipolar disorde
"I've been on Latuda for nine weeks now. My first week was 20mg, second week 40 mg, third week 60mg, fourth week 80 mg, fifth week 90 mg, and sixth week 120 mg. I feel more upbeat. I don't worry like in the past about my job. I used to think people were saying things behind my back. I lost a few pounds. I am more foc...
10
July 22, 2017
23
37,324
Vyvanse
adhd
"There are many positives such as motivation, and a brief period of content, but there are also many negatives.. rapid heartbeat/chest pains, weight loss, dizziness, dry mouth. When the medicine kicks in, i feel this amazing sense of being content.., no matter what I'm doing at the time i just feel happy, but soon feel...
4
November 3, 2015
33
79,219
Plan B One-Step
emergency contraception
"Took this 12 hours after thr bf ejaculated in me on day 15 of my cycle...one of my most fertile days.....the day I took it the cramps got so bad I almost vimitted, I got so dizzy and weAK from it.by the next day I was fine. i wouldn't recommend this torture...then four days later my breasts became sore....and i have b...
4
April 27, 2016
11
176,875
Promethazine
nausea/vomiting
"Go to medication for nausea Makes you a tiny bit groggy but that side effect goes away.Its been around forever and I mainly use it with Excedrin when I have a migraine to subside the nausea.Only thing that comes near it is zofran and this is over $100 cheaper."
10
October 1, 2016
13
82,342
Liraglutide
diabetes, type 2
"I've been on Victoza now for just over 2 years. From reading the reviews, I'm one of the lucky ones side-effect wise. In other words, no nausea, increased headaches etc.. I started at .6 and after a month moved up to 1.2 where I have been since that time. I reduced my adjunct Metformin from 1500mg daily to 1000 mg dai...
10
January 20, 2015
75
141,202
Escitalopram
major depressive disorde
"I've had depression since my teenage years but never spoke to anyone about it and didn't take anything for it until 2 and a half years ago when I had a bad run of luck with a few big things close together, it all got too much and I took a massive amount of prescription medication to try and end my life, 16 hours later...
6
April 28, 2015
15
202,255
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
acne
"I have SEVERELY oily skin! I mean I have to blot my face several times a day to literally keep from looking like I rubbed baby oil on my face! I used the medicine as a teen and it worked wonders! Now I'm 25 and my dermatologist says I still have the skin of a 16 yr old (the oil producing cells in your body are suppose...
10
August 21, 2014
28
155,422
Metronidazole
bacterial vaginitis
"Omg! The nausea is unreal! I was sick throughout the entire week of taking this medicine. The nausea never subdued and it got worse at night. I know it is a must but I can't even right now! I'm so ready for it to be over!"
5
June 6, 2015
5
138,205
Ortho Evra
birth control
"I've only been on it for a month, but have tried other birth controls before (Loestrin 24, Microgestin Fe, and Fecom Fe). I was off for about a year since those made me get incredibly nauseous all the time. Over this month on the patch though, I really haven't noticed any nausea or other negative side effects. Sex d...
9
May 20, 2010
12
76,262
Roflumilast
copd, maintenance
"I seem to have lost my tasting abilities for foods."
10
September 5, 2014
23
111,240
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir
hepatitis c
"When I was pregnantin 1997 I was told I had hep c. How I got it I am unsure. But I never worried much on having it. Until told after my second child in 2004 that I could pass it to my kids during pregnancy. Scared I ordered test on my two girls ( they are uninfected) and started using the treatment that was avalible a...
10
December 31, 2016
12
191,704
Lisdexamfetamine
chronic fatigue syndrome
"I have suffered from narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome and ADHD all my life. The ONLY thing that has allowed me to feel 'normal" enough to participate in my own life again is Vyvanse. Unfortunately, I have recently moved from AZ to CA and due to different laws, I have been unable to fill or receive a new prescripti...
10
August 19, 2011
50
42,120
Felbatol
epilepsy
"Ineffective med that resulted in extreme weight loss and made cognition practically impossible so I did not pass my oral exam before nor was I even able to understand the questions my graduate committee members were asking. I got off of it at that point then went from a 28" waist back to a 32"."
1
July 17, 2016
0
141,040
Escitalopram
depression
"Lexapro works! I didn't have any side effects except for small headaches for the first couple of weeks that would show up for 10 seconds, then be gone. I did notice for the first week that I would have carb cravings and I didn't get full as quickly, but I watched what I ate and tried not to give in to any crazy cravin...
10
November 13, 2015
121
154,247
Reglan
migraine
"Horrible side effects. I was suddenly filled with aggression and rage after taking it. I was so irritated that I had to tell the doctor to give me something to calm me down before I ripped out my IV. Not something you want to deal with during a migraine."
1
December 21, 2015
17
49,129
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I've been on Aleese for over a year and a half. Side effects hit me hard. (I'm 21 years old) I had perfect skin my entire life (even through puberty) and after I commenced the pill the acne hit me like a ton of bricks. All forms of acne are on my face, and I've been using dermatologist products and services and they s...
4
August 4, 2016
2
101,904
Terbinafine
onychomycosis, fingernail
"Not worth the risk! The fungus is definitely clearing up, but I've lost my taste so I'm losing weight (the wrong way) because everything I eat or drink is nasty tasting. I get hungry, but eat a few bites and it tastes like mush. I lose my appetite and stop eating. My skin is itchy, and I have a thick, coated tongue th...
5
February 14, 2016
16
71,383
Levora
birth control
"I've been taking Levora for about 6 months. It does it's job- Prevents pregnancy. But I have gained weight, become depressed, and I have a LOT of acne, when I used to have a clear face. On the plus side though, my periods are light, and on time, every month. I also don't experience cramps, when I used to have througho...
3
February 13, 2013
5
127,177
Melatonin
insomnia
"It works well, although I feel depressed and super drowsy when I take too much. And when I don't take the pill, I feel like I can't reach deep sleep even if I was tired. Don't listen to the people taking 3 mg and over. That is way too much. The body produces 0.8 mg of melatonin naturally for your sleeping purpose. I t...
7
December 2, 2013
76
76,974
Lorcaserin
obesity
"I have been taking Belviq for 10 days now and have lost 8 lbs. s So far the only side effect I have noticed is every morning about two hours after the 1st dose, I have to have a bowel movement. Nothing serious just seems like a regular thing. The first five days I noticed no decrease in appetite, then little at a ti...
10
May 3, 2015
52
22,953
Apremilast
plaque psoriasis
"Otezla worked for me. (Please read entire review). A little bit of a stomach ache for about a week for about an hour after each of the twice daily doses. I was given the drug for several months due to my financial state. First the free Otezla stopped at 3 months, My psoriasis came back, a little worse than before. ...
7
May 20, 2017
17
64,356
Sertraline
social anxiety disorde
"Dr gave this drug to my 8 yr old autistic son to help him with his fear of people. Within one month of taking it daily he went from severely underweight to severely obese without having eaten more! 3 years later he is still chunky even though he stopped taking it after one month! It ruined his metabolism and made his ...
1
August 9, 2016
0
151,488
Chantix
smoking cessation
"I didn't think I would ever quit smoking until Chantix come along. I was skeptical at first and about to give up trying. I stuck to the regimen and finally quit after 9 weeks. I cannot believe I ever wanted to smoke before. I feel so great getting up each day knowing I am no longer a smoker. Thanks Chantix."
10
January 26, 2016
11
75,959
Olodaterol / tiotropium
copd
"I started taking Stiolto Respimat in Jan. 2016. For the first few months everything was great. Then I started to have memory issues and confusion. I know this contains an anticholinergic. Two years ago I stopped taking medication for an over-active bladder that contained an anticholinergic because of the very same...
4
May 30, 2016
24
26,345
Sprintec
birth control
"I am currently on my second pack of this pill. I switched because my doctor did not think i was on a high enough dose. Since I have started on this, I am spotting constantly and my acne has flared up. Almost everyday i have massive headaches where I just have to go in my room and sit in the dark. I am spotting constan...
5
October 21, 2015
3
156,003
Cialis
erectile dysfunction
"Had experienced ED for awhile due to antidepressants and other anxiety meds, so needed a little extra boost to get my confidence back. Got a free trial of Cialis and it was great! Started out taking 5mg daily. Within about 6 hours of taking the first dose, I suddenly got turned on and wow it really kicked in! Gave me ...
9
April 8, 2016
48
80,088
Benzonatate
cough
"I was prescribed benzonatate for an upper respiratory infection. I've had a horrible tickle in my throat at night and can't sleep. It has helped my cough but I've noticed it wears off after about 3 hours. Only side effect I've had is mild headache."
7
January 11, 2017
11
110,670
Duragesic
chronic pain
"Very helpful, but feel antst at times."
8
May 25, 2014
8
226,860
Etonogestrel
birth control
"The first few months I loved it! Then I started bleeding for weeks then it would stop for a few days and come right back. I always have cramps and feel bloated, I have gained 25lbs! Now I have to be double birth controlled."
4
January 2, 2015
26
46,542
Sulfasalazine
crohn's disease
"Have been on several medications over the years. This being one of them. Was taken off about 9 years ago. Went to many others over next 6 years. Was put on lialda 2 years ago with worsening symptoms. More pain and distended belly. Went to emergency room for 4 the time in three months. Asked my doctor about putting me...
9
March 25, 2017
4
121,399
Venlafaxine
hot flashes
"Hi, I'm 28 and had a hysterectomy in August of 2015. I was put on Effexor 75mg in September and my hot flashes went away after taking the first dose.. I have gone some days and missed a dose here and there and have felt the withdraw side effects from doing so. Nausea, headaches, flu like symptoms... Recently I have be...
9
February 18, 2016
30
57,796
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone
back pain
"Fractured and wedged connecting vertebrae put on the 5's for many years. Now with another injury to the back moved to the 7s the first time taking the 5S made me drowsy for a couple of weeks but nothing since does its job."
9
August 22, 2013
15
132,316
Ativan
status epilepticus
"I keep Ativan in a small container in my pocket at all times! When I feel a generalized tonic clonic (grand mal) seizure coming on, I put one in my mouth, chew it up, swallow it, and prevents or stops the seizure immediately. I am no longer afraid of status epilepticus because Ativan protects me. I'm thankful they ...
10
January 28, 2013
50
574
Medroxyprogesterone
birth control
"Depo is GREAT! I recommend it to everyone that I know. I have been on Depo for about 2/3 years now, and frankly, I don't fault Depo for the "side effects" I have experienced. Yes, I have gained some weight. But I also eat a lot of carbs and don't exercise nearly as much as I used to. So you can't blame Depo for that. ...
9
November 4, 2012
12
48,960
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I have been on this pill for a month and gained 12lbs! I went from 135lbs to 147lbs and I look like I am 6 months pregnant! I am constantly hungry and I continue my workout regiment but I have decided this is simply not worth looking and feeling like the good year blimp!"
1
October 13, 2016
6
14,764
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I am always bleeding between periods, I’ve also gained 15 pounds and on a skinny girl it’s very noticeable! My acne hasn’t got worse or better. And now I’m not getting my period when I should be. I am experiencing depression where I don’t want to be around anyone I don’t want to eat because I’m gaining so much weight ...
2
October 26, 2017
5
130,369
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"Insertion: December 17th, 2012. Kids: None. Age: 26 Previous BC: YAZ, Ortho-TriCyclen. I had/have a few ovarian cysts and medium flow periods for 4-5 days before Mirena. Insertion hurt like a serious mother(WOW), but it was 2 minutes of my life. I bled very lightly for about 2-3 weeks after and since then have no...
10
August 27, 2013
19
124,208
Skyla
birth control
"The insertion was excruciating. The entire time I had it, I felt a dull pain localized to my cervix (I couldn't even touch my cervix because it would send a shooting pain up my uterus). It made sex impossible because my partner would feel the strings, I would get sharp shooting pains during penetration, and my natural...
1
March 20, 2016
3
36,170
Coreg
left ventricular dysfunction
"I am 91 and have congestive heart failure. (I also fell and broke the femur articulation with my hip in late March). My doctor gave me this medicine, Coreg, and it took away the swelling in my feet, ankles, legs and knees. I was having such pain in my knees and the drug along with other medicines I take, that it has ...
9
August 26, 2009
50
5,057
Orsythia
birth control
"I started taking this pill when my pharmacy switched it out from my regular Aviane. (Which are supposed to be exactly the same) The first week or so I was incredibly nauseous. Another thing I've noticed is how incredibly tired I've been. I wake up tired. It's really strange because this is a brand new thing since...
5
July 31, 2016
10
163,284
Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate
headache
"Suffering a migraine right now without Midrin as it is no longer available. "
10
May 28, 2011
8
229,742
Ketamine
anesthesia
"Used in conjunction with having a spinal tap during artery disease surgery nursing staff referred to my experience upon awaking in recovery as "NITE TERRORS" I had horrific hallucinations of violently spinning photo graphs that made me scream, cry huge tears, yell obscenities, repeatedly say I wanted to kill myself, o...
1
June 29, 2017
2
177,850
Duloxetine
anxiety
"On it for a month, became extremely depressed and had suicidal thoughts."
1
April 23, 2013
47
42,489
Concerta
adhd
"I've been taking concerta for the past five months. When I first began taking it, I would get headaches and appetite problems, but those side effects dissapeared after about three weeks on it. Concerta has not only improved the amount of work I'm able to accomplish, its improved my self esteem as well. I no longer fee...
9
April 15, 2015
69
223,189
Estradiol
postmenopausal symptoms
"Estradiol oral 5mg is the best decision I could have made. It was with much consideration due to all the bad press for hormone replacement in the past decade. I work full time, have a home and a life, I had to find something, nothing "natural or organic" was working. I started suffering night sweats 5 years ago, day...
10
October 24, 2013
135
43,386
Hydromorphone
pain
"Dilaudid is used for break through pain and it does an excellent job. I can honestly say that this medicine works very well between doses of my primary medicine. I would recommend that everyone follow your doctors directions to the letter, never take more than you are prescribed of ANY medicine. If I hadn't been put ...
8
May 16, 2012
66