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94,095
Trintellix
depression
"I have been on brintellix for three weeks. I have not felt any effects what so ever. It only serves to make me vomit nearly every morning. Libido is zero. This only adds to my anxiety and depression. It is also very expensive costing me nearly $450 a month. If I felt just a little better I would not mind spending the ...
3
January 20, 2016
25
30,983
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"I bought the Monistat 7 since I am pregnant and my doctor recommended it for my yeast infection. I have the plastic applicators and I took a bath and applied the cream inside with the applicator. I am currently squirming around as I'm writing this. I don't understand why it feels like this. I'm trying to stick it out ...
1
March 8, 2017
19
208,536
Amlodipine / olmesartan
high blood pressure
"I started using Azor 10/40 after my blood pressure was consistently 190/120. I take 1 a day and get readings as low as 108/65, but usually stay at the 115/75 range. What an awesome product. All this after using 7 different drugs to get one to work."
10
October 29, 2008
62
34,258
Tramadol
pain
"Sure, does work."
10
October 15, 2008
15
201,102
Zoloft
depression
"I've taken Zoloft for several years: once to help with OCD when I was younger and more recently to help with depression. Overall I definitely experienced less crying and general hopelessness on Zoloft. I still had my bad days but in general it's manageable. The biggest side effect was the weight gain. I gained about 2...
8
June 14, 2017
24
203,987
Suvorexant
insomnia
"Been on 10 and 15 mg. Sticking with 15 mg for now. It is working amazingly. I have been on literally everything over the counter and prescription meds so this was a hell marry and scored at the buzzer. I sleep all night and am out within an hour of taking it. I'm more alert and active then I have ever been and has ...
10
March 22, 2015
31
99,970
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"I recently (two days ago) had to prepare for a colonoscopy (among other things) using SuPrep. I spent a ton of time reading reviews and blogs about how to make this kind of prep as easy as possible, and now that I've done it, I know for sure that it is not nearly as bad as most people make it sound. Sure, it's not "...
8
February 9, 2016
17
81,322
Yaz
acne
"I started Yaz about 3 months ago and like many of you, I have zero faith in it's ability to help my acne. I've had cystic acne for about 3 years and although it was never awful, I always had at least one or two unsightly blemishes. It took about 3 months to really work, and the first 3 weren't awful but they weren't g...
9
January 22, 2015
32
67,209
Omeprazole
gerd
"I was diagnosed with acid re-flux in May of 2013 while seeing an E.N.T. about some laryngitis I'd had for a couple of months following a cold. He used a camera to look at my throat and said my acid re-flux was severe and that I should begin taking a prescribed medication; Omeprazole beginning that same day. I had ne...
8
October 3, 2016
15
91,522
Dalfampridine
multiple sclerosis
"Recently diagnosed with MS (December, 2015 - 3 months ago) The MS specialist at UTHSC San Antonio prescribed Ampyra. I had extreme weakness in my right leg and some weakness in my right ankle, causing some problems walking and forcing me to cut way back on my biking and to go to traditional flat pedals as I could no ...
10
March 22, 2016
29
176,989
Promethazine
nausea/vomiting
"Wonderful! Was having constant nausea/vomiting after eating. Took this after I ate and I feel fine!"
10
June 3, 2012
12
89,131
Singulair
asthma, maintenance
"I had been using inhalers - steroid (Serevant) and fast acting ones for many years. I couldn't climb stairs without needing a "puff". I couldn't play with the kids without having to stop often. After one serious attack I had to use an atomizer at the doctors office and I started Singulair from the next day. I have not...
10
December 29, 2008
41
112,106
Gabapentin
pain
"I think it works great for teeth pain, it works for me. It was terrible for chronic back pain I have degenerated disc, 3 herniated discs that are turn, stenosis, need back surgery and was prescribed gabapenten did not relieve back pain at all."
7
May 25, 2017
13
64,117
Sertraline
anxiety and stress
"First week was hell, I was about to give up. I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud and found it hard to fall back asleep once I awoke. I soon realised if I did not drink any alcohol with the drug I slept to well. My mood is better and I 100% less anxious than before. I only take 25mg as I found 50mg too much. I have b...
9
April 21, 2017
21
199,822
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"Using Chantix was the best decision I have made! It won't make you quit smoking but if your ready it's a great tool. I followed the directions as it said and on the seventh day I quit and havnt picked up another cigarette. I did gain a few pounds the first 2 weeks after quitting but after that I went back to my normal...
10
November 28, 2016
20
201,176
Zoloft
depression
"Been on Zoloft 50 mg for 3 weeks and I'm starting to feel like myself again. I have MDD, ADD, anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia but since taking this medication I am sleeping again and waking up without my alarm which has never happened. I was a little sick for the first few days however it passed. My panic attack...
8
November 19, 2016
68
127,697
Phentermine
weight loss
"1 month results, started Phentermine 37.5 (oblong blue speckled pills) on 3/3/17 at 225 even. Today 4/3/2017 I had my 1 month weigh in at 209 even. I lost 16 lbs! This pill truly does feel like magic, it makes it very easy to stick to a healthy/clean diet because your cravings are literally gone. I went from thinking...
10
April 3, 2017
19
137,655
Lupron Depot-PED
precocious puberty
"I was diagnosed with CPP at the age of 7 and began the course of Lupron shots monthly and would go every six months for check-ups. I did get my period one time when I was 8 years old while still on the shot. I must have started treatment too late because I never reached my full adult height. Now, at the age of 22, I a...
4
January 19, 2012
20
207,884
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"I took the first dose at 6pm last night and the teste was the nastiest stuff I ever had ..I did not read these reviews first , so I did not know about the keeping it cold or using a straw.. I did take a sip of water between every few gulps of the poison tasting liquid.. It barely worked on the first dose .. I waited a...
1
July 30, 2015
3
169,553
Stelara
psoriasis
"I have had two injections of Stelara so far and I am clear of all psoriasis. I did not have psoriasis too bad, just on my hips, elbows and the side of my nose. I have kept my head shaved which helps keep it off my head. I have been dealing with psoriasis for over 20 years, but have just recently developed psoriatic a...
8
July 14, 2013
22
134,222
Prednisone
inflammatory conditions
"I've had polimyalgia rheumatica for almost two years. I was misdiagnosed for a month with 'fibro'myalgia, and prescribed medications, but nothing helped this excruciating pain. I did my own research on the Internet for my symptoms and what came up was polimyalgia. I gave my research results to my doctor, who tested a...
10
October 9, 2015
61
35,220
Levofloxacin
bacterial infection
"I am taking this for an ear infection. My left ear has lots of fluid behind my eardrum, and I feel lots of pressure. But it making the pressure go down but It's making me so tired. I take it in the pm. 2 hours before I eat dinner then I go to bed."
7
October 27, 2015
17
166,489
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"Me and my boyfriend had a mishap and the condom slipped inside and he finished in me. This was thursday september 29. I took plan b in 45 minutes on the same day and the next day i felt cramps and extreme mood swings. I had my last period at sept 5 so i expected it to come anytime soon but i was over thinking and read...
9
October 5, 2016
13
67,848
Plan B
emergency contraception
"So me and my BF had sex but the condom failed he ended up finishing in me, I automatically started to freak out bc I'm not ready for a child just yet. So we rushed to the closest pharmacy and found plan b. I took the pill 1 hour after the accident and I was desperately waiting for my period to arrive. It came 1 day e...
10
September 16, 2016
4
8,196
Zolpidem
insomnia
"The first day went well and at 10 days it went very badly I take the pill at 9pm and gave me a headache and I slept 30 minutes all night and more with itching dry mouth this is not good for everyone."
1
January 17, 2017
3
83,309
Riluzole
obsessive compulsive disorde
"This medicine really helps."
7
February 13, 2013
5
14,993
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I was on this pill for 2 1/2 weeks and quit. I felt normal the first 2 weeks but once I started the third week my mood completely changed. I argued with my boyfriend for 3 days in a row over little things, and I knew it was the pill. Also, I've been eating so much more the past two weeks and I'm so scared to weigh mys...
1
July 19, 2017
3
109,814
Nexplanon
birth control
"My experience with the implant has been both positive and negative. I had it put in and have had it for roughly 3/4 months now and I have had a heavy period non-stop, I am also experiencing very bad mood swings. On top of this I have also started to break out and experience mild acne. The doctors have advised me all o...
8
July 12, 2016
0
79,716
Xarelto
atrial fibrillation
"I made a comment here a couple of years ago when I had just been put on Xarelto, before that I had been on Elequis. The side effects were to bad, especially with Xarelto, that I stopped any medication. However, a change in Cardiologist, and I was eventually persuaded to try another, PRADAXA. This one suits me and I h...
1
December 12, 2017
0
153,985
Vivitrol
opiate dependence
"The shot is a very good deterrent for me. I am being forced to undergo 6 months of injections against my will. My drug of choice is Oxymorphone (Opana), and Oxycodone 30mg . I've been using for about two years before I got locked up for 5 months. Got out, did okay for about a month then relapsed. Before I knew it I wa...
8
January 27, 2016
35
155,001
Metronidazole
clostridial infection
"I am currently finishing up a 14 day round of 3x's a day 500mg Flagyl for C. Diff. C. Diff, alone, is a beast to wrangle. Think food poison but 10x's worse---and the smell, oh that's another thing entirely. I never leave reviews on medications but with the side effects vs. the benefits that I've experienced, I wanted...
4
October 26, 2016
11
176,155
Lorazepam
anxiety
"Makes me more anxious. Higher doses are worse."
2
October 26, 2017
5
45,578
Fluoxetine
depression
"I have been on Prozac for about 12 years. I'm a small person (about 5 ft tall, 115 pounds). I take 10 mg every other day. My Doctors say this dosage is a placebo, but I highly disagree. I use to suffer from mild, sometimes not so mild depression. Never have had it while I have been on Prozac. It just cuts off strong e...
10
October 30, 2013
18
149,195
Mirena
birth control
"I had Mirena put in about a week ago & it by far the most excruciating pain I've ever felt! I'm missing some of my left leg due to a motorcycle accident so believe me when I say I know pain, the insertion was worse than ANY of my surgeries. I had to make my obgyn stop bc the pain & discomfort made me so light headed &...
1
June 17, 2015
8
167,408
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"So I took plan b one step a day after intercourse because I suspected I may have accidentally gotten pregnant by my boyfriend. When I took the pill I felt fine there was a little bloating but it was manageable. Fast forward two weeks and it's time for my period to start so I was experiencing some pretty intense cramps...
9
March 9, 2016
31
199,111
Depo-Provera
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I received the shot 20 days ago and have been bleeding every day since! My doctor gave me pills after me having my period for 2 weeks and said it would stop my period. All that did was make it lighter. I am supposed to take the pills for 10 days. So far it has been 9 and I am still bleeding. I will not get this again!...
1
January 24, 2016
3
45,478
Fluoxetine
depression
"I started fluoxetine 20mg 2yrs.ago, i was very scared at first taking it but after about 6 weeks I felt back to myself again with my depression and anxiety. I took it for almost 2yrs, then stopped because I felt better now 8 months later I'm back on it praying it will help again."
7
September 16, 2014
18
190,851
Lupron
prostate cance
"Have been on Lupron for about 2 years and my stage 4 prostate cancer is now in remission. My prostate cancer specialist gets all the credit and kept side effects to a minimum with the help of other meds and supplements. I recommend Lupron."
9
October 2, 2013
146
132,737
Prochlorperazine
nausea/vomiting
"This is an amazing drug for nausea, this gives me no side effects and takes the feeling of nausea away amazingly."
10
March 22, 2016
11
85,366
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I really hate this birth control. I have taken others and had no side effects or anything go wrong, but this pill has basically ruined my social life. I have been taking it for a little over a month and since the second I started taking it, I have had my period. I have no sex drive, and constant bleeding. I have notic...
3
June 3, 2015
5
131,934
Effexor XR
bipolar disorde
"The half-life of this medicine seemed to decrease over time for me (I was on this medication for several years). Eventually the withdrawal syndrome went from an onset of about 2 days to half a day - meaning if I forgot to take it in the morning, by mid-afternoon I was experiencing debilitating body aches, nausea, irri...
7
March 1, 2012
15
213,485
Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir
hiv infection
"Jan 29th, 2014 I was diagnosed with HIV (CD4 was 475, VL 250,000) Didn't get on Stribild til May 2nd.. Taking it for 1.5 months, I reached (CD4-726 VL Und.) I Have Medicaid without a supplement plan. They pay everything. I pay $3.00 co-pay."
9
November 3, 2014
20
211,147
Aftera
emergency contraception
"I bought this after having unprotected sex with my significant other. I bought it and followed instructions and took it as directed and 2 weeks later I find out I am pregnant. I am now dealing with an unplanned pregnancy and unfortunately having to get my first abortion ever. If I could go back in time I would have pa...
1
August 8, 2016
4
52,374
Pantoprazole
gerd
"I have had great results for several years with generic pantoprazole, except twice when the pharmacy used the version from Sun Pharma. Not sure the marked difference (although there was a patent lawsuit against Sun for not disclosing a slight difference in chemical structure several years ago), but taking the Sun vers...
10
November 13, 2015
19
20,594
Nucynta
pain
"Taking for herniated discs in my neck which cause migraines. Cannot take codeine because it makes me want to itch my skin right off my skin. This one made me vomit and gave me the worst migraine I've ever had in my life the first 2 times I took it. After that, made sure I took it with food. No negative side effects si...
7
February 3, 2017
25
85,900
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I was on this medication a few years ago and it worked great. I decided to go back on birth control about a month ago. I have been taking it for 23 days. No problems until this week. I am very irritable and extremely nauseated. I don't think this medication is right for me."
4
June 2, 2013
13
130,414
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I had the Mirena removed today after 4 years. I have had stomach pains forever and kept going to the doctor saying something was wrong. They did test after test and found nothing. I was convinced that it was the Mirena, then my doctor asked me if they put it in when I was on a cycle and I said no so she was determined...
5
May 7, 2013
39
70,214
Lacrisert
dry eye disease
"Lacrisert has saved my sanity!!! I can't live without this for my dry eyes. It's the first product that makes my eyes feel normal. I would rank it a 10, but I am discounting it by one due to the fact that they start to get gooey after having them in 10-12 hours (depending on humidity) & they don't last as long as my d...
9
July 7, 2017
0
172,569
Clonazepam
anxiety
"I can take 0.5 mg twice a day as needed. Some days I don't take it. It helps so much even with my depression. I take one of these if I'm planning on killing myself because I'm suicidal every day, & the urge wil pass once this calms me down. I take it for anxiety, panic attacks, & twitches/seizures."
9
October 30, 2015
73
95,654
MS Contin
pain
"Took my pain from a 9 to a 2! Lasts all day and rarely have to take my break through pain medication. I have ADHD, Chronic Pain, Panic Attack Disorder. MS Contin, 180 twice a day Oxycodone IR, 30mg every four hours 6mg when required of Xanax IR Adderall, 30mg IR twice a day"
8
January 8, 2014
61
91,956
Lyrica
neuropathic pain
"Severe neck pain was causing migraines, took several narcotics with no relief. Dr. switched me to Lyrica, pain was gone in three days after two years of terrible pain. Lyrica improved my quality of life to say the least."
9
August 18, 2014
110
6,663
Beyaz
birth control
"I have been taking BeYaz for a year now to prevent pregnancy. Because I have been taking it consistently at a scheduled time it has worked wonders! I would recommend this pill to anyone that is sexually active. Only side effects I have noticed are blood clots and emotional sensitivity. 10/10 highly recommend."
10
January 4, 2016
4
153,321
Doxycycline
acne
"I've had acne for a long time, all my teen years into adulthood. I'm 29 now and finally asked my doctor to prescribe something. I'm about 3 wks into taking Doxycycline and I had noticed slight improvement until a few days ago. I just got my period and dear god, my acne is more cystic and crazy than ever! It's mainly o...
5
May 21, 2015
6
163,264
Dibucaine
local anesthesia
"Nupricainal is #1 in our first aid kit and has been for the last 50 years! It provides instant relief from cuts, scrapes, bruises and numbs the pain. Upon discovery, we personally named it "MAGIC MEDICINE" and it remains close at hand for emergencies at home, in the car or on a trip. Smashed my finger in the car doo...
10
April 26, 2012
17
195,578
Aviane
birth control
"When I first started taking birth control, I was started on Aviane and I really loved it. I lost weight and I went from an A cup bra to a C cup bra in just 2 months. After a year or 2 I go switched to Lessina and I didn't like it! Got horrible headaches, gained weight, and cramps were horrible. After 2 years of Lessi...
10
May 27, 2013
45
174,105
Valium
anxiety
"Used it for 12 years and it was a life saver great medicine."
10
January 4, 2014
202
148,690
Mirena
birth control
"My OBG-YN inserted it for me. She is very experienced and I had felt little discomfort. It felt like having a long PAP test :) I spotted during my cycle but amazingly my periods stopped altogether. I'm having it removed as it'almost due (5 years). I gained about 30 lbs. in the last 4 years. Most of my fri...
9
July 10, 2016
13
88,111
Clindamycin
bacterial vaginitis
"I have done Flagyl 4 times in the past year. Clearly, it hasn't been able to clear up my bacterial vaginitis. Trying this as an alternative. Haven't finished, but my initial impression is that it is much gentler on my stomach. I DREAD taking Flagyl, this is not bad. Slight nausea. Much better if taken with a meal...
8
September 27, 2014
28
137,310
Isotretinoin
acne
"I went on Accutane when I was 18 years old. You have to be on birth control before and have 2 negative pregnancy tests before being prescribed Accutane. Then you have to be tested every month for pregnancy. It took me about 6 months to actually begin the treatment. You need to be very strict and diligent about taking ...
5
September 19, 2012
8
138,362
Orthovisc
osteoarthritis
"I am a72 year old woman previously very active hiking daily, yoga daily. I fell and tore minuscus in three places...4 doctors have told me to do knee replacements...however I have chosen to do Orthovisc 4 shots every 6 months....as long as I do strengthening exercise I am 90% pain free..however cannot hike hills or mo...
9
December 9, 2012
87
158,972
TriNessa
birth control
"As for preventing pregnancy, trinessa worked like a charm. I originally had began taking the pill to regulate my period, because I got them twice a month. As for physical side effects, they were minimal. I never gained any weight, never felt nauseated or sick. The only down side I found to the pill was, it made my p...
8
August 26, 2016
5
126,752
Dilaudid
pain
"For those in Canada suffering from chronic pain, the long-acting version, Hydromorph Contin, is wonderful when combined with the Dilaudid for breakthrough pain. I take 9mg (6mg 3mg pills) twice a day, plus the 4mg of dilaudid for the breakthrough pain. Only bad thing I can say about it is that my tolerance level for...
9
March 2, 2009
16
30,285
Klonopin
anxiety
"I have been on Klonopin for over a decade with success from my previous anxiety, frustration & anger feelings. I rate this medication a nine because alone it's not 100% (it's used in adjuct with counseling & Sertraline). I take 2mg "in the morning" and the only side effect for me, is feeling like me again; relaxed, co...
9
January 29, 2011
23
85,924
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
ovarian cysts
"This form of birth control helps with my making my period lighter and way less painful but it has caused me to have both weight gain and crazy mood swings. I've only been on this pill for 5 months but it's already causing me a headache. I feel depressed at times, upset and even having problems when it comes to my sex ...
5
August 8, 2012
4
50,062
Gabapentin
anxiety
"I am prescribed 600mg 3x a day.. It most definitely helps with my moods, back pain, and I think helps me relax and sleep. But I also take ambient,and clonazepam also at night.I am also an addict,but I do not abuse these 3 meds. I had a problem with pain killers and xanax.which now I take subutek to help with the cravi...
6
July 9, 2015
54
179,739
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide
acne
"I hate this product. If you can live with your skin's current state DO NOT USE THIS. Many people experience a purge when using this, so their skin gets much worse before it gets better. This happened to me and there was no sign of improvement so I stopped using it and my skin improved greatly. The purge was not worth ...
1
March 2, 2016
10
56,813
Meclizine
vertig
"I have been suffering with vertigo for the past three months, spinning every night and still dizzy and nausea during the day. This was causing major stress for me, the doctor put me on antibiotics and steroid and still nothing makes better. Went to another doc and was given meclizine and got my first night sleep with ...
9
December 14, 2014
77
8,209
Zolpidem
insomnia
"This medicine works very well for me. I take 7.5mg. of this. I am prescribed 1 or 2 at bedtime. Before, I was taking 5mg. of regular Ambien. I would fall asleep rather quickly, but I always wake up around 2 or 3 am for the bathroom. Then, I could never go back to sleep. When I went back to my doctor, she changed it t...
10
March 21, 2016
15
15,290
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
menstrual disorders
"I have been Junel 1/20 for about 5/6 months now for ovarian cysts. I have dealt with severe cramping for years and this has definitely decreased the pain. However, despite the pros there are some cons. One being my breasts hurt full time and have gotten bigger, and lots of fluid retention (especially in my lower abdom...
8
April 5, 2017
4
187,539
Gatifloxacin
not listed / othe
"Yes, the cost of this was a bit jaw-dropping, but this medication is really good. After two days of shear misery, one dose was all it took to get things under control. Saw my doctor at 5pm, picked up my prescription by 6pm and felt 80% better by 8pm. Thank you."
9
February 20, 2009
0
66,066
Propranolol
anxiety
"Propanolol is a great anxiety treatment! Unlike Alprazolam, which treats anxiety by creating a mildly stupefying delirium, Propanolol provides an underlying steadiness and effectively prevents the physiological symptoms of anxiety, including racing heart, shakiness, quavering voice, flushing cheeks, somersaulting insi...
9
April 16, 2013
88
221,446
Dextromethorphan
cough
"Been using this for about 7-8 years now. Unlike the sugar laced alcohol that is in most cough syrup, this stuff is the best. Takes about 45 min before it starts working, but after that, no more cough. In regards to diarrhea, no one in my family has had the experience described by some (or the same person posting...
10
November 5, 2015
7
213,202
Ticagrelor
acute coronary syndrome
"Had a heart attack four years ago & for the first three years afterward, Plavix was my prescribed medication as a blood thinner. I kept complaining to my physician that I was experiencing something weird; what I called a "roving arthritis". I was usually waking in the mornings with one or both hands so swollen in th...
10
January 21, 2016
20
28,685
Lexapro
depression
"Been on it 3 years now. Tried Wellbutrion, Paxil, and Zoloft before going on Lexapro.. Lexapro definitely has helped me the best. Worst side effects are reduced sex drive but I have to pick between having an orgasm or feeling sane."
8
February 13, 2011
10
68,055
Plan B
emergency contraception
"Let me just start off by saying that I was in the same situation as all of you. I am not going to say not to stress because thats honestly impossible. Yes, reading these reviews gave me some sort of peace of hope, but then I'll stumble on the reviews where it didn't work and I knew that I was going to be part of that ...
10
January 15, 2016
6
244
Medroxyprogesterone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I got on the shot on October 7th 2014, I thought it would end my periods but I ended up bleeding everyday for six months straight. My third shot that I had got on April 8th 2015 ended the bleeding for about a month and a half and now I'm bleeding again and this time I'm having cramps as if I'm on my period. My next sh...
10
June 6, 2015
21
131,396
Generess Fe
birth control
"I went on this birth control a few months before I got married and have been on it for two years. I just finished my last pack, as we want to start a family soon. I had hormonal issues that lead to irregular periods and this birth control helped level them out. I have not had any emotional swings or weight gain. It wa...
10
June 26, 2014
17
214,466
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"I am in my early 20's and I had a yeast infection before. I wanted to give the 1Day Monistat a try. I checked online first before I bought it and was very nervous after the horrible comments. I've seen a few comments that were very positive so I gave it a try. I decided to buy it in the morning before I went to work. ...
10
March 20, 2015
7
14,077
Beclomethasone
asthma, maintenance
"I've been using Qvar 40 in the AM for 2 weeks. My breathing still sucks and I constantly feel congested and like I can't get enough air. I've had to use my albuterol inhaler multiple times a day. My doctor wants me to try using the Qvar twice a day to see if it helps. I'll update in a couple weeks."
3
June 25, 2015
11
148,229
Norethindrone
birth control
"I'm a 16 year old girl who uses birth control for maintaining clear skin due to acne, nausea in the morning, and a heavy flow. I've tried many different kinds of pills and this one was by far the worst. I typically don't have too much acne (about 3 pimples per month, if that). However, when I started this pill I broke...
4
July 29, 2014
11
10,742
Spironolactone
acne
"I was on spironolactone 3 months before I saw results...but once I did they were amazing! I had a lot of pimples around my chin area mostly. Since I've been on the medicine I've had the occasional zit, but it usually resolves faster and isn't huge like previous ones I would I get. I haven't noticed any improvement in ...
9
July 13, 2014
55
177,359
Duloxetine
generalized anxiety disorde
"Out of the blue I started experiencing anxiety, I was nervous for no reason and having anxiety about anxiety! I tried change my diet and so on. Then I had the mother of all panic attacks (I'd never had one). I quickly realized that I needed to talk to my doctor. I tried zoloft and celexa, both gave me terrible side ef...
8
November 22, 2016
46
139,489
Armodafinil
narcolepsy
"After years of misery; then numerous tests by neurologists and sleep studies I was finally diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and a form of narcolepsy in 2005. I was prescribed Provigil, 200 mg twice a day and given the okay to take another 1/2 tab if necessary. It was a Godsend and changed my life for the better. H...
1
November 16, 2010
14
141,290
Escitalopram
depression
"Lexapro has worked well for me. My anxiety and depression are about gone. The first 2 months were pretty bad and I almost quit many times but am glad I didn't. Side effects included night sweats, tinitus, headaches, insomnia, sexual issues, dizzzyness...... Most of this has resolved now after 3 months. Adding a b co...
9
March 14, 2015
41
94,083
Trintellix
depression
"At first it kept me awake, but that went away in like a week or two. By the 3rd month I can say this is the best stuff I've been in and can laugh again and not hate the world. I have severe depression, anxiety with PTSD."
10
May 9, 2016
134
45,810
Fluoxetine
depression
"I was on Prozac for 10 years. It was a wonder drug for me. I had breast cancer last year and the Prozac stopped working for me because of the chemical changes in my body. I have tried Lexapro, Zoloft and now I'm on Celexa. The side effects on the Celexa are horrible. I just want to find an antidepressant that works li...
10
January 13, 2011
16
132,675
Doxepin
insomnia
"I've been taking 6 mgs now for over a week and it doesn't do much for me. Last night I slept maybe 2 hours. I may see if my doctor will prescribe 10 mgs doxepin. I'm really worried, as nothing seems to work."
1
February 2, 2011
28
154,368
Reglan
gastroparesis
"This medicine is a blessing for me. I have gastric paresis and I also have Crohn's disease so I have had nausea. I have taken Reglan for a long time on and off and it is wonderful. I personally feel it gave me back my quality of life. If I feel sick or before I eat I take it and I do not get sick. I have had NO side e...
10
June 26, 2010
69
81,101
Hypercare
hyperhidrosis
"I've sweated excessively since about 6th grade. I would always get comments on it, and I would avoid doing a lot of physical activity. But when I reached 9th grade and had gym everyday, I realized how embarrassing it was to be the only one covered in buckets of sweat. I was really self conscious about it until I saw a...
6
September 14, 2010
4
222,797
Topamax
bulimia
"I was on Topamax 2x 50 mg worked perfect for 31 days, then the effect wore off, now I am on day 3, Dr. Increased dosage 100mg 2x per day, works perfect. I am cautious as I have been 6 months relapse free on 60 mg fluoxetine before the effects wore off. Will give an update. I have been on all other kinds of SSRIs or SN...
6
September 10, 2014
19
13,930
Bydureon
diabetes, type 2
"I've been on this medication since 3/28/13. In June, my A1C was down to 6.4. My next appointment is the end of September. 6-8 weeks into using Bydureon I started experiencing nausea approximately 24-48hrs after injection which lasted for 24-72hrs. In June, my Dr suggested I stop the Bydureon because he didn't like th...
10
August 29, 2013
18
84,636
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I'm 22 years old and trilosprintec is the first BC which I have consistently taken, for the past 5 months. At first, my periods were totally abnormal and lasted a long time. I even had my period twice in one month. The acne is mild to low, but has only gotten worse since I've gotten older, anyways. Most of the time wh...
6
September 1, 2016
0
176,533
Lorazepam
anxiety
"Best anti-anxiety medicine."
10
April 26, 2014
91
11,268
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium
birth control
"I'm about to finish my first pack and I have mixed reviews. During the first 2 weeks I was craving sugar like crazy. About the third week that calmed down though. I started taking Safyral because I was having break through bleeding with LoEstrin and already Safryal has regulated my period to just the week of my plac...
6
April 27, 2011
9
229,967
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"I have been on latuda for two years. I increased the first time and slept like a baby (I had terrible insomnia and nightmares on 20 mg). I just increased my dose to 60 mg and now I'm back to waking up every single night at 3:00 am and feel wide awake. I also have very vivid dreams on this med. However, it controls...
7
March 6, 2017
27
15,930
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"Love this product! I started taking it a few years ago to clear up my skin, and it exceeded all expectations. Not only is my skin totally clear, I no longer have heavy periods and I have never experienced any negative side effects. Sometimes when I do get my periods they come at irregular times, but they are always ve...
8
July 19, 2016
2
108,854
Nexplanon
birth control
"I started to experience feeling dizzy a lot, lightheaded, really bad headaches and also nausea. I can't eat as much as I would like too or used too because most of the time I feel sick. And sometimes I don't like to go out because I feel too dizzy or have a crazy headache. I'll take ibuprofen or Tylenol and I get naus...
5
July 25, 2017
9
63,048
Tranexamic acid
menorrhagia
"2 days taking 2-650mg tablets 3x/day and NO changes! Still extremely heavy bleeding and clots :("
1
August 30, 2015
26
70,279
Zofran
gastroenteritis
"I have to go into the hospital every two months because I start throwing up and go into a coma state if I do not get IV in me .They gave me Zofran the last time and I was up and good as new in 5 minutes. I will keep this on hand at home for future episodes !"
10
January 31, 2016
17
194,386
Crestor
high cholesterol
"Very good"
10
May 23, 2016
17