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46,809 | Xenical | obesity | "I'm wondering if I could use a female period pad to catch the oil leakage at times" | 8 | June 12, 2017 | 20 |
230,745 | Tazorac | psoriasis | "I apply it all over my face after washing and patting dry. I keep it on overnight, don't wash it off, and keep it on until the next night I shower. I do this three days in a row, and then I do this routine every other day for about 2 months. This clears up my dermatitis for 2-3 months, at which point, I start my routi... | 9 | September 16, 2016 | 3 |
105,935 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "I was given Strattera to treat my ADD. I began taking it with a free packet that ranged from 20mg to 80mg. At about 40 mg I began to notice that I was able to concentrate better in school. When I got to 80mg I began to not daydream anymore and people found it easier to talk to me because I wouldn't be constantly jumpi... | 9 | June 23, 2013 | 99 |
57,419 | Oxymorphone | pain | "Still in pain." | 1 | September 26, 2009 | 12 |
150,851 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | upper respiratory tract infection | "Being that I have rheumatoid arthritis and take medication for that, finding antibiotics to treat infection isn't easy. I did not have many side effects from this medicine, as I took it how the doctor prescribed. I did have upset stomach though at first. Any infection I had, showed definite improvement within the firs... | 8 | June 24, 2013 | 25 |
44,056 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I have been taking Sprintec for a few years now and love it! I do not have any side effects (that I'm aware of) except my breasts get really swollen the week before my period. Other than that...it's been great." | 10 | December 21, 2011 | 1 |
193,730 | Hydrocodone | pain | "Just started hysingla er 30mg but with norco 10\325. The pain Dr and I have been trying several IR and ER pain relief medicines. I have chronic pain after back surgery l5-l3, plus fibro and arthritis. So I hurt from head to toe literally. I won't give up norco until I know new meds work. That's our agreement. I have... | 3 | March 27, 2017 | 16 |
3,651 | Febuxostat | gout | "Still have short flareups of gout but less painful and pain only lasts a few hours" | 10 | November 15, 2015 | 15 |
215,670 | Copper | birth control | "I had the Paragard placed shortly after my second son was born. I was teaching at that time. I moved over that summer & worked in another edu related field. I started getting difficulties with focus & concentration. I developed anxiety and depression. I tried to teach again but my body could no longer handle stress. I... | 2 | May 19, 2017 | 5 |
72,713 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I am 16 and have been on this for almost a year now. I like this medication because for me it has done a great job on easing my headaches and nausea. I still get some once in a while but it's not as bad as before. I have not had any real problems with my mood but I do see that I cry more often and sometimes get a litt... | 4 | August 31, 2015 | 11 |
76,989 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "I just started today, and I am impressed that this pills, have taken my cravings away, made me feel satisfied with the food I ate. I know is only one day, but I have to share this so everyone can hear me loud and clear. I suffer from Arthritis on my shoulders, I get injected every six months with a fake cartilage . Bu... | 10 | April 22, 2015 | 26 |
89,119 | Vytorin | high cholesterol | "I started on Vytorin high dose and it worked well, then it was cut in half and continued to work. After about two years I had some bad blood work and due to the Vytorin my CK enzymes were just under 2000. I am off if it altogether. " | 5 | December 28, 2009 | 27 |
94,393 | Acetaminophen / tramadol | pain | "I've been using the red capsules for several years with good results. Recently I was given the beige capsules by amneal and they make me sick and do not reduce my pain. There were a few white ones mixed in with the others which also worked. I now have a bottle of beige ones which are worthless unless you want to fe... | 1 | November 8, 2017 | 1 |
105,335 | Carbamazepine | dystonia | "Found it ineffective for facial spasms. Patients must get liver function tests while they are on this medicine. I believe other dystonia sufferers have had some relief with this but I was not one of them." | 1 | December 4, 2011 | 6 |
12,985 | Vardenafil | erectile dysfunction | "1st use. Worked well to achieve and maintain erection. I'm one of the folks that got significant side effects with 10mg, and am on lisinopril for blood pressure. 12 hours after taking Levitra and blood pressure meds, my blood pressure went up, mild headache throughout the day became severe, and significant stomach f... | 3 | May 6, 2012 | 25 |
37,389 | Vyvanse | adhd | "Before Vyvance I had tried many other medications. It helped me quickly, I realized that I actually liked school and learning. Within weeks I went from failing to honors. But now that I'm older I realize that it alters my personality and my mood alot. And I find that when I dont have it I tend to feel like I am incapa... | 8 | April 2, 2015 | 68 |
134,452 | Ketorolac | pain | "Great medicine for pain but if you take it longer than 5 days it damages your kidneys. Helped with my knee pain and now Im back to dancing." | 10 | April 24, 2017 | 2 |
43,338 | Hydromorphone | pain | "I was in a motorcycle crash with a severely fractured wrist and was first given morphine, which sadly, had zero effect on the pain. The ER then gave me Dilaudid and it worked marvelously. I was in severe pain and it knocked it out well with no unpleasant side effects, as many report having with morphine. I was put on ... | 10 | February 15, 2013 | 43 |
105,261 | Carbamazepine | trigeminal neuralgia | "Hi, I'm hoping someone may have taken Tegritol and had a similar experience. Okay, so approx. 2 1/2 weeks ago I rushed to the dentist because I thought my lower K-9 tooth (I guess that's what you'd call it) on the right side was rotting. I was hurting extremely bad. Woke me up all through the night. They did X-Ray and... | 1 | March 12, 2016 | 9 |
189,548 | Oxycodone | pain | "I have had RSD for 20 years and was well controlled on 30mg Percocet and 30mg Methadone a day. The pain doctor wanted a change and now I am on the new Oxycontin 20mg twice a day. I took my 20mg at 7 am. It is now 8 hours later and I
am at a level 7 pain. From the last few days experience when I take 20mg at 7pm, ... | 2 | February 14, 2011 | 20 |
159,678 | Bactrim | urinary tract infection | "I was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI i and after one dose I immediately developed a splitting headache followed later by weakness, body aches, chills, fever, slight nausea, cough and sore throat. I feel as if I have the flu. I suppose the medication did do what it was supposed to do because the UTI feels as if it's almo... | 2 | August 9, 2017 | 12 |
18,062 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I used NuvaRing for only a month. Throughout the month I was telling people to use it, that it was the best thing ever, etc. Until it came time where my period would have come if it weren't for NuvaRing. I was beyond moody, snapping at everyone for every little thing from talking too loud to looking at me too long. Th... | 3 | January 4, 2012 | 1 |
203,031 | Gildess Fe 1 / 20 | acne | "I've been on this pill for 2 months and the acne is horrible! Yes it prevents pregnancy so that part works but this acne sucks! Constant breakouts on my chin. I'm going to switch pills!" | 3 | October 16, 2015 | 3 |
105,630 | Methylprednisolone | gout, acute | "In the hospital for 2 days with excrutiating pan in my breast bone and lower back with no diagnosis then I saw my podiatrist for a scheduled appointment and he said you have gout... Prescribed Methyipredmilsolone and the pain was gone in the first day. Maybe the diagnosticians at Eisenhower Medical in Rancho Mirage sh... | 10 | June 19, 2016 | 10 |
92,345 | Lyrica | ibromyalgia | "I have found Lyrica to be wonderful. I have been miserable since age 8 or sooner. I searched for answers. Just thought I was crazy and so did everyone else. It has changed my mood, pain, energy level is up, iritability gone. It is awesome." | 9 | July 3, 2008 | 62 |
40,737 | Leuprolide | endometriosis | "I started Lupron about a month ago. I started taking it after the doctor told me I had stage 1 endometriosis. About a year before I found out I had PCOS which caused me to gain a lot of weight, about 23lbs. Since I've been on Lupron I've been feeling so much better and I've LOST 7LBS!! The only thing I have been strug... | 10 | November 19, 2012 | 62 |
123,251 | Apri | birth control | "I started Apri after switching from a birth control where I'd only get my period once every three months. My partner said I was very moody during the first couple of months after switching, but I've since mellowed out. I've noticed my sex drive has decreased to being nonexistent except for during my period week. Other... | 8 | December 29, 2016 | 2 |
144,985 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have had Nexplanon for a month and a half. I have experienced spotting through out the whole time. But no other side effects. My boyfriend and I recently got a surprise that I am pregnant!!. This was such a shock considering that I have birth control. SO it is a definitely a MAJOR fail. Either my boyfriend has super... | 1 | December 10, 2015 | 1 |
104,524 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "This pill made me extremely emotional and anxious." | 3 | August 30, 2011 | 4 |
21,286 | Necon 7 / 7 / 7 | birth control | "Took the first pill, not expecting many side effects. Took it after dinner, and by the time it was like 2am I woke up extremely nauseous, ended up spending the entire night and morning throwing up. I was very nauseous for a couple weeks. And every new pack I would get the sickness again. Very bad the first week of eac... | 1 | September 14, 2015 | 0 |
65,146 | Hydrochlorothiazide | high blood pressure | "If I miss a dose, I just take it the very next day. If I run out ... Let's just say I've done it twice ... THERE WONT BE A THIRD !!!" | 9 | August 11, 2015 | 23 |
162,642 | Terconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I'm five weeks pregnant, and I never had a yeast infection before. After consulting my Ob-Gyn and explaining the discomfort I've been feeling, she prescribed this cream for me. Honestly after the very first night of applying the cream I felt complete relief. I have two more nights left but I already feel completely fi... | 10 | February 26, 2016 | 18 |
91,568 | Dalfampridine | multiple sclerosis | "I have been on Ampyra for 4 days and I can't remember the last time I felt this good. Left leg is working better, can stand for longer periods of time, and I think that is just the beginning. Like others, I am going to start retraining my body to get back to normal as much as I can. Going back to Mayo tomorrow to have... | 9 | January 22, 2013 | 72 |
127,153 | Metoclopramide | migraine | "I've never written any reviews on the internet before but after my experience in the ER last night I googled the effect of Reglan and Benadryl on headache just to see how other react and I feel better that many reacted like me so I'm not crazy. So they gave me reglan and Benadryl IV push I was just ready for a relief ... | 2 | March 13, 2016 | 8 |
116,558 | Nadolol | migraine prevention | "I was having migraines 3 x a week, blinding ones 1 x a week. After 8 weeks on Nadolol I have only had one headache, which I treated with Advil. It's wonderful." | 10 | November 6, 2008 | 31 |
63,847 | Sertraline | bipolar disorde | "I just begun taking this medicine for bipolar depressive/ borderline personality disorder and the result is a sore throat hot face no emotion other then sad. I possibly have erratic mood changes and not sure of many questions people ask me. It takes a little while for me to find the words to answer." | 2 | September 9, 2017 | 3 |
72,053 | Tramadol | chronic pain | "It works a little when it wants too. I am not impressed with it
and would not recommend this medication for moderate to
severe pain." | 2 | May 9, 2015 | 29 |
60,019 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I have been using the NuvaRing for almost 2 years now and I absolutely love this birth control. It is so incredibly convenient as I was always very forgetful with the pill. I started taking birth control when I was 15 because I had the WORST period ever. My periods prior to the NuvaRing would consist of extreme pain t... | 10 | September 21, 2013 | 5 |
5,958 | Minastrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I did not like this drug at all, had to switch over to it when Loestrin discontinued. My skin was the worst its ever been and I gained weight (I'd been on birth control for 8 years before this and never gained). Some months I would have severe hemorrhagic bleeding with clots and other months no period at all. I though... | 3 | June 29, 2017 | 1 |
175,535 | Augmentin | sinusitis | "After a couple of hours after taking an 875 mg tab, my stomach became rock hard. I had the most debilitating stomach cramps known to man. I've never vomited as much and as hard as I did that day. The diarrhea was like I was urinating out of my anus. After drinking a bottle of kiefer, I was good again" | 1 | December 27, 2015 | 31 |
16,515 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I switched to this pill about five months ago because my insurance no longer covered Minastrin. Although my periods are very light with no cramps, I don't recommend this pill at all. I am very active and workout almost every day. I have gained a solid 8 pounds from this pill ( I believe it is mostly water retention an... | 3 | January 13, 2016 | 9 |
183,328 | Cymbalta | back pain | "This medication saved my life. I had been suffering from a back injury for years, and the last 4 years were the worst. I've done everything except surgery. I started gaining weight because my back pain limited my daily life.
The final straw was after having a child I couldn't walk for 2 months. The amount of narcoti... | 10 | March 15, 2012 | 110 |
157,957 | Accutane | acne | "This medication is awesome! It improved the quality of my life with NO side effects other than a temporary case of chapped lips." | 10 | January 13, 2010 | 9 |
49,292 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "So far, I haven't gotten pregnant so this medication is doing its job. I have experienced a few side effects. I have a complete loss of appetite (I haven't been hungry in 2 months) and I've lost about 5 pounds. Sex can be painful since I can't seem to produce natural lubrication. My period is a barely a period, I woul... | 9 | April 5, 2016 | 5 |
200,467 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I have tried so many times to stop smoking. I couldn't believe that after being a smoker for 35 years, I finally quit with Chantix" | 10 | January 4, 2013 | 27 |
226,586 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had this implant for 7 months now, I've had no problems except for real bad acne breakouts. I've alway suffered from acne here and there but it's gotten bad after the implant. I have real bad breakouts all over my cheeks, and chin. At first I thought it was something I ate but I did some research and found out th... | 4 | June 4, 2015 | 4 |
114,371 | Tacrolimus | atopic dermatitis | "Probably the best Ointment I have ever used. I used to use Hydrocortisone but my Doctor took me off it due to the risk of atrophy. All I can say is my face is remarkably different compared to a year ago thanks to Protopic. It's safe to use too. I'm at the 12 month mark now so will need to see a Dermatologist soon to d... | 10 | May 14, 2014 | 36 |
102,193 | Spiriva | copd, maintenance | "it works for me BUT there are too many blanks at least 4 out 10 are blanks I got in touch with the co. there going to look into this matter" | 8 | March 28, 2017 | 17 |
55,267 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I have been on this medication for two days and have had diarrhea and stomach cramping.. haven't noticed a huge difference in my hunger but time will tell. I still have hope. Female 33 years old and 224 starting weight" | 2 | December 29, 2015 | 6 |
75,149 | Linezolid | pneumonia | "In February 2008 I fell ill to Influenza A and ended up with double pneumonia. After a 7 day hospital stay in the ICU I begged to go home and the doctor prescribed Zyvox. This antibiotic did its job and cleared up my pneumonia and also a MRSA sinus infection that I had tried dozens of other antibiotics for with no res... | 10 | October 10, 2008 | 38 |
231,523 | Trazodone | insomnia | "Need to take with another med. Sometimes feel groggy next day." | 5 | February 3, 2016 | 7 |
193,588 | Cyclobenzaprine | sciatica | "My GP suggested I try Amrix after I had a flare-up of severe sciatica along with related lumbar pain. A year ago I was diagnosed with a dessicated disc at L5-S1. I first had only localized pain in the lower back; however, after several months, I began to experience intense sciatic pain. At that time, I underwent 3 ... | 10 | February 3, 2009 | 72 |
14,661 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "After about a week of taking this, I woke up n the middle of the night to the most nauseous I've ever been and broke out in a rash on both of my arms. The following morning I was super dizzy and felt like passing out. Went to the nurse right after and switched to Vienna which is much better so far, except for a little... | 2 | November 29, 2017 | 0 |
178,808 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "Tried 3 times...good news blood sugar went from 300 to 116 in a day and lost 5 lbs in 3 days. Bad news severe diarrhea and vomiting after eating anything at all hives all over along with massive itching and psoriasis patches flared up and a few new patches appeared." | 1 | June 19, 2014 | 34 |
29,044 | Topiramate | migraine prevention | "I was on a 7 day sample pack and I had my first week free of migraines in over 5 years. Magic!" | 10 | October 23, 2017 | 1 |
100,867 | Orlistat | obesity | "First let me start by saying yes if you eat the wrong foods you will have a bad time. This is a sort of magic pill but you need the right ingredients.
Think low fat!You will become aware of what you can and can't eat.
I've been on a low fat diet with exercise coupled with these pills.
I've been working hard and ... | 10 | February 18, 2015 | 130 |
73,174 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been on this birth control for about 4 years now and its worked wonderfully for me. It completely regulated my period, the flow and not to mention it's prevented pregnancy flawlessly." | 10 | November 12, 2014 | 5 |
7,256 | Aluminum chloride hexahydrate | hyperhidrosis | "I've been using the product for about 1 month, and the sweating is absolutely gone. My doctor recommended the Botox treatment, but HyperCare is a much cheaper alternative. It did itch for the first 2 weeks, but has since subsided and there is no longer any itching or burning. I also notice that I can now skip 1-2 d... | 10 | March 17, 2010 | 5 |
107,676 | Implanon | birth control | "I've had the Implanon in for about a month and a half now. I haven't got my period at all just some spotting for like a day but that is it. I have experienced some weight gain, but no acne. Random mood swings sometimes. Nothing really out of the ordinary besides missing my period. Everyone has different reactions to t... | 7 | June 9, 2010 | 2 |
183,338 | Cymbalta | chronic pain | "Did nothing for my nerve pain" | 1 | October 11, 2012 | 37 |
69,044 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I first started Depo in May of 2015. The first month was great, no side effects. When it was time for my period it was light. Well, it seemed to never end. I visited my Gyn and she put me on the pill while I still had Depo in my system, I then started to spot. After the three months I decided to not try depo again, S... | 1 | February 13, 2016 | 8 |
152,250 | Ciprofloxacin | prostatitis | "I had chronic prostatitis for years. Took Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily. First few days it worked like magic, all my symptoms almost completely gone. By the end of the first week, symptoms returned somehow. After 2 weeks of treatment, symptoms were all there back again. Completed 45 days (over 6 weeks) of treatment... | 6 | November 29, 2015 | 5 |
180,955 | Biaxin | strep throat | "This is the BEST antibiotic on the market. I have taken it several times and I love it.. Works fast with NO side effects..... Love it" | 10 | March 3, 2010 | 22 |
130,951 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have had Mirena since February 2005. In February 2010 I had it removed and had another put in. I am very pleased with Mirena, I have had horrible periods since I was 11 and no other birth control has given me the results that Mirena has. I no longer get a period, heck I don't even get the symptoms. It has been a won... | 10 | October 15, 2010 | 14 |
147,594 | Aviane | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I am on Aviane now and very pleased with it besides the few pounds and easy bloating IT is great! My periods are lighter less painful and come exactly when they are supposed to. It has also worked to skip my period. I am very happy to have found this." | 9 | August 22, 2010 | 4 |
166,800 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have read a lot of negative comments on the IUD insertion so I just wanted to share my positive experience. Before hand I took two Vicodin about 1.5 hours before the appointment. The actual insertion only took about a minute. And, yes it was painful but it was over so quickly that it wasn't that bad at all. I would ... | 10 | August 2, 2016 | 4 |
89,256 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "I woke up.from the absolute craziest dream I've ever had...FREAKING OUT...COULD NOT BREATH, AND THOUGHT I WAS DIEING...I immediately called ppl in my family that have been on antidepressants, and they said just give it time, the side effects will go away...so I continued to take it...today is day 14, I am more nervous... | 1 | February 7, 2016 | 38 |
210,905 | Mirtazapine | depression | "So I'm a long term user, 13 years. Most of the reviews I'm guessing are short term. Well this is what you need to know before you start taking this, how it impacts you several years later.
In a word, negatively. My dose started off high (120) now 15. But I am now experiencing the side affects of what I call Mirtaza... | 2 | January 27, 2016 | 45 |
179,619 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "Love this product! I'm 34 years old and I've had acne for as long as I can remember. This stuff really works for me. I've been using it for about two weeks now and this is the best my skin has ever been. Highly recommend!" | 9 | December 22, 2016 | 4 |
139,038 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I have been taking Phentermine on and off since February 2009. I am 5' 3" and I weighed 169 pounds. Immediately I had great results. I had tons of energy and was extremely happy. I wouldn't take them on the weekends but would continue to eat sensibly. The pill made me actually crave water and looking at food was like ... | 8 | April 29, 2009 | 12 |
9,450 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I am not one to write reviews about anything online but i thought I'd share what happened to me while on this birth control. I experienced very light to absolutely no periods(which i was completely fine with). I wanted to switch from Beyaz to something with a lower dose of hormones thinking that was a healthy choice f... | 3 | September 7, 2016 | 5 |
170,831 | Quetiapine | bipolar disorde | "I'm only 14 and I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was 12. My parents really didn't want me on any medication, but after my last suicide attempt that almost killed me in the hospital, I had to be on it.
It has helped me SO MUCH. I used to be on the verge on killing myself most days, but now I don't have sui... | 9 | August 27, 2012 | 3 |
156,050 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "I am a pretty fit 60 year old who had been experiencing some Benign Prostate Hyperplasia symptoms and had increasingly noticed a deterioration of sexual performance. I was prescribed 5 mg daily Cialis. It was helping somewhat with the BPH though I decided that the cost to benefit ratio may be far better with another ... | 10 | February 28, 2014 | 42 |
154,545 | Bunavail | opiate dependence | "I've been maintained by suboxone for over 2 years and it honestly and truly changed my life around... but after being on it for so long my doctor switched me to bunavail since it was longer acting and you could still talk while it is dissolving. I was thus very disappointed upon first dose at how long it takes to diss... | 2 | October 6, 2015 | 12 |
232,020 | Trazodone | depression | "i had trazodone for about two months and it really helped me im alot calmer and alot more relaxed but did good for me" | 10 | February 17, 2010 | 44 |
142,519 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I was TERRIFIED to take this because I've had bad experiences with hormonal birth control pills. I took the pill last night with a meal, 24 hours after unprotected sex. I did wake up an hour after with some nausea- but honestly it wasn't that bad. This morning still a little nausea I am tired and slight abdominal disc... | 10 | September 17, 2017 | 3 |
182,216 | Clomipramine | panic disorde | "Outstanding medication for obsessive compulsive stress disorder, Panic, Agoraphobia. I have been on this medicine for 15 years and it has eliminated my panic attacks, anxiety and am able to leave the house without fear. Side effects include rapid heart rate, dry mouth and sexual dysfunction and hypotension. I take Ana... | 10 | February 24, 2012 | 108 |
16,603 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "This pill is ok in my opinion. I didn't gain any weight and it didn't change my acne (I have naturally pretty clear skin) BUT, this made my emotions a complete roller coaster. At one point during the day I was on top of the world and the next I was on the verge on crying. The biggest problem with this bc is my sex dri... | 8 | November 14, 2015 | 8 |
111,652 | Cipro | sinusitis | "With a combination of Cipro and some Mucinex my sinus problems were gone in 24 hours. I'm finishing the medicine and feeling great." | 10 | February 1, 2012 | 94 |
98,016 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had the nexplanon in for about a year. I didn't like it at first because after I gave birth I got it inserted about a couple weeks after. Obviously I still had my period so when I got it in, I had heavy bleeding everyday for about a month. I always felt like I was pregnant because I had symptoms like nausea, bloa... | 9 | August 28, 2015 | 9 |
147,136 | Alprazolam | panic disorde | "This was the first medication I was prescribed for anxiety, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, and a few other problems I had going on at the same time. I started taking 1mg once per day, then 1mg twice per day... this worked well for quite a while. Then I changed to 2mg once per day and after several mont... | 10 | December 21, 2013 | 59 |
50,445 | Gabapentin | postherpetic neuralgia | "I have nerve damage caused by surgery for removal of a Bartholin's Gland cyst. The nerve damage causes me constant pain, when untreated, from a scale of 8-10. The Gralise (along with Norco) makes it tolerable and in the mornings, sometimes my pain goes all the way down to a 4 (not every morning). The side effects I ha... | 8 | August 19, 2012 | 81 |
84,770 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "After being on Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo for over a year my pharmacy switched me to Tri Lo Sprintec and as with others I was "assured" this was the same exact drug that I had been taking. Well after the first pack my face has been breaking out throughout the month, my 2nd month my period was MUCH more painful (one of the re... | 2 | April 29, 2016 | 4 |
165,591 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Plan B works! I am not on birth control, have an extremely regular period and keep close track of my fertile/non fertile windows each month. I have taken plan B 3 times over the span of a year, as back up for the pull out method. I have experienced minimal to no side effects, with the exception of being extremely bloa... | 10 | May 8, 2017 | 12 |
183,400 | Cymbalta | urinary incontinence | "I was given Cymbalta for psoriatic arthritis and depression. It has been good for both but I developed a side effect. I asked my doctor and he said men can experience this. Urinary incontinence. With Cymbalta I noticed I went less often and also went less while going. But after going for some reason I kept going littl... | 8 | December 5, 2011 | 9 |
108,745 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got nexplanon after my surprise son and had no periods for a year however I had no sex drive, it was painful even, and cramping but no period. Then the flood gates let loose and I started having 2 week periods with hormone fluxes, hot flashes, weight gain and acne. So after a few months I got it removed and got a no... | 2 | August 28, 2017 | 3 |
180,829 | Solodyn | acne | "I started taking this less than a week ago, but will be stopping it because of the side effects. It has helped my acne, but the side effects don't make it worth it. I constantly feel nauseous, have headaches, feel feverish, and am unusually exhausted." | 2 | July 26, 2015 | 33 |
121,562 | Venlafaxine | depression | "Horrible drug, will never use it again. My doctor perscribed the lowest possible daily dose to try to see if it would help for anxiety and depression. After taking it for one week I had nausea, constant sweating, made my head feel tight and foggy, did not sleep more than 20 mins at a time because I was constantly wak... | 1 | May 13, 2015 | 26 |
126,474 | Clarinex | allergic rhinitis | "Great relief. Other ones make me sleepy." | 10 | June 29, 2009 | 6 |
177,900 | Duloxetine | anxiety | "I am a RN who suffers from severe social anxiety and moderate depression. Symptoms associated with SAD have included inability to write in front of others, eat in public, public speaking. Even drinking in front of others was difficult for me. I hated the shaking, heart racing/pounding, and everything else that went... | 9 | October 5, 2012 | 163 |
138,204 | Ortho Evra | birth control | "I was on the patch for six months, maybe a little more and it worked fantastic for me! It regulated my menstruation, so I knew it would come every Sunday. If I took off the patch on a Friday. I never had to worry about getting it in school, or at any random moment. Not only that but it enlarged my breasts, not too muc... | 9 | August 2, 2010 | 10 |
58,952 | Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium | irritable bowel syndrome | "I developed irritable bowel syndrome while in college. During my first "episode" I wound up hospitalized due to severe abdominal pain and dehydration. I had already been diagnosed with GERD 18 months prior (from a doctor prescribing ibuprofen, I take 4x daily for WAY too long). After a couple days of tests and fluids ... | 9 | May 14, 2014 | 73 |
64,490 | Sertraline | anxiety and stress | "I promised myself when I was a wreck that I would post when I was myself again. Truth is these forums gave me hope when everything was hopeless and kept me going. I started on Sertraline 50 mg upped to 100 mg for severe anxiety that had been building up for a year. I focused on my anxiety all the time, life was not en... | 9 | July 8, 2016 | 113 |
73,318 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been taking this pill for 15 days and have experienced break through bleeding from day 1 until now. I have mild to little cramps, some nausea but no acne or weight gain. If it wasn't for the breakthrough bleeding I would continue this pill. I am getting married in 25 days and there is no sign of the bleeding stop... | 5 | April 1, 2014 | 5 |
158,182 | Ziprasidone | bipolar disorde | "When I got on this I was self-diagnosed with depression, and tried about a dozen antidepressants without getting better. My gyno, who was prescribing, said I had to see a psychiatrist because he was scared he'd 'scramble my brain'. I was diagnosed with A-typical bipolar and put on Geodon and Lamictal. The Lamictal did... | 8 | March 7, 2014 | 35 |
120,411 | Montelukast | allergic rhinitis | "I started taking Singulair 2 weeks ago, because of sinus headaches, red itchy eyes and allergies. Also use Zyrtec and Patanol. It has worked great, until I figured out that the stomachache I have had for the last 10 days is because of it. I have stopped the medicine." | 4 | June 29, 2013 | 46 |
58,345 | Conjugated estrogens | postmenopausal symptoms | "I have been taking this drug for 8mths. It was helping at first but the hot flushes are coming
back more frequently now and I'm tearing up a lot lately. I had bloods done and asked if I could take a higher dosage as because the test showed I'm am definitely going through the change. She said no as it would increase ... | 6 | November 15, 2015 | 15 |
153,272 | Doxycycline | bacterial infection | "Every time I get a sinus infection I ask for Doxy it clears me up in a few days. I don't have any bad side effects, guess I'm lucky. I would recommend this medicine highly for sinus infections since it works so fast. I have to work and don't have time to be sick, I'm also a single mother and can't be down too long and... | 10 | April 8, 2015 | 103 |
222,425 | Kyleena | birth control | "I really have nothing bad to say besides after insertion I got TERRIBLE cramps, I normally do get cramps when on my period so cramping was very uncomfortable. Insertion hurts but was not nearly as bad as I was expecting it to be. I have not been on any birth control prior to this and I love not having to take a pill b... | 8 | September 4, 2017 | 1 |
14,737 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I am on the first week of my 4th pack. I've been continuous cycling so I was spotty the first 2 packs during my "period" but afterwards my body adjusted.
I was nervous, acne wise, because this is a lower dose of hormone than I'm used to, but so far no crazy breakouts. I actually have much less of an appetite now w... | 8 | November 8, 2017 | 0 |
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