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137,830
Enbrel
psoriasis
"annabamma- you need to PROVE beyond a shadow of a doubt that her psoriasis is debilitating. It must be SEVERE for them to cover the cost of the medicine. Moderate just wont cut it, it didn't in my case. I know its easier said than done but I let my skin get horrifically bad just to prove to my insurance that it sh...
10
May 3, 2011
4
41,492
Aubagio
multiple sclerosis
"I've had multiple sclerosis for almost 10 years and have been on pretty much every other MS therapy there is (Copaxone, Rebif, Tysabri, Gilenya, Tecfidera) and had horrible reactions with all these meds. Aubagio is the only medication that I don't have major side effects on. When I first started there was some nausea ...
9
October 14, 2016
30
93,200
Vortioxetine
major depressive disorde
"With 20 mg of Brintelix, my depression and my anxiety lowered by great means. But I had no energy and no focus. My doc then added 2 mg of Abilify. Wow! I'm now fully energic during the day and I have my life back. With a bonus: no gain weight or other side effects."
8
November 12, 2015
26
200,547
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I have been a smoker for 33 years. I had tried everything to quit smoking. Nicotine gum, Lozenges, Patches, Cessation classes and even hypnosis. Nothing worked. I started taking Chantix on 23 May 11 was able to stop on 6 June 11 . I know it has only been 10 days but I have never gone this long without smoking in the ...
9
June 16, 2011
5
105,546
Zoladex
prostate cance
"Seems to have worked well in reducing cancer/PSA. Minimal side effects EXCEPT for both hands. Both hands are painful when moved and big knuckles can be very hurtful when holding an object. Warmth helps, as does minimising hand movements. Can hold a tennis ball without problems. a golf ball with some effort and...
8
October 1, 2012
31
84,044
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I have been taking tri-lo-sprintec for over a year now, but in the last 4-ish months, I've started to get worse PMS super bloated, tender breasts, exhaustion, and mild anxiety and lack of motivation, even for my favorite sport, rock climbing. My sex drive has even gone down, and I used to be insatiable. I initially we...
5
June 8, 2017
0
80,239
Benzonatate
cough
"I am taking Arava for rheumatoid arthritis and it's causing a terrible cough. Tessalon worked great and allowed me to sleep all night."
10
March 14, 2012
15
11,496
Pramipexole
restless legs syndrome
"I started on a low dose It did nothing. My neurologist gave it to me after ropinerole didn't work. After only a week I did start to get urges to spend. I bought some art (luckily on finance and it was a decent investment, but not normally a purchase I'd make) and I started to do crazy spontaneous things - it was quit...
2
March 30, 2017
2
58,641
Trileptal
bipolar disorde
"I have taken Trileptal 75 mg with 25 mg of Effexor at bedtime for 3 years with outstanding results for anxiety/ panic attacks. Sleep improved dramatically with this combination of drugs."
10
June 8, 2008
62
125,366
Dulcolax
constipation
"Gave me very very Bad cramps with minimal bowl movement. I would never recommend this to anyone"
1
September 25, 2015
5
88,813
Necon 1 / 35
abnormal uterine bleeding
"Although very effective. I found the spotting a nuisance."
9
May 23, 2015
0
227,889
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I had the Implanon put in three months ago. It was okay at first with a normal seven day period. Then skipped period the next month and now I'm on a period going on four weeks. I have never been so emotional. I also have severe back pains and am breaking out."
2
June 15, 2011
0
103,073
Aripiprazole
agitated state
"This medication made me sleepy and far less alert than normal. It worsened my condition."
2
April 23, 2009
20
156,117
Cialis
erectile dysfunction
"PLEASE READ. Never be in a doubt about the huge psychology involved in creating an erection - it can be far from merely physical. As a relatively young widower I had problems with erectile dysfunction with several women - even when I used Cialis. When I met a truly nice woman - and discussed my erectile dysfuncti...
8
April 14, 2012
48
190,816
Lupron
endometriosis
"Was prescribed Lupron after endo surgery since not all growths could be removed. I was very scared to be taking it after I read about it (I cried in doctor's office when getting the injection). But I ended up loving it. It stopped my periods and the pain, so my anemia was under control and I had so much energy! As for...
9
September 13, 2016
7
79,346
Plan B One-Step
emergency contraception
"So, I used this pill 3 times in one month. I already know that it was stupid and trust me don't do what I did. I also had all the side effects that were not what you would want times 3. I will tell you this, this is very strong and yes it works. Even with taking 3 pills in one month I still got my period although it w...
9
November 20, 2015
18
122,549
Linaclotide
constipation, chronic
"Interesting reading all these negative posts. I have been hospitalized three times for blocked bowels, and the treatment is nether cheap or pleasant. After keeping a diary for my GI where I had pain almost every day for six months he prescribed Linzess. First couple of days had no results, then it started working. ...
9
June 23, 2016
37
4,438
Belviq
weight loss
"I have been on this for two and a half weeks and I started off at 181.00 lb and today I'm 169.8 lb so far I'm happy with it."
10
January 30, 2017
72
11,745
Trulicity
diabetes, type 2
"This was my 4th week taking trulicity .75 the 1st two wks went ok, the 3rd week I started having severe pains in my stomach, severe nausea, hives, diarrhea. The 4th week was the same but worse, I broke out in hives from my head to my feet, had welts all over me, I just got back from the hospital last night because o...
1
January 23, 2017
32
52,362
Pantoprazole
gerd
"I tried EVERY over the counter gastric acid reliever on the planet and nothing worked. Then I got my doctor to prescribe Protonix and never had any problems after that. I was very pleased."
10
March 28, 2009
51
141,360
Escitalopram
anxiety
"Before taking Lexapro I would be very uncomfortable around people and I would become depressed because I continued to deal with mild obsessive compulsive disorder. My job is also very stressful as I am a manager at an entertainment business and would obsess over my job so I would not miss any details. I had no time...
10
October 24, 2014
73
224,571
Levothyroxine
hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal
"I had my thyroid irradiated in 2005 due to Grave's disease caused by Hep C treatment (Ribivirin & Interferon). At first I saw an endocrinologist that prescribed Armour Thyroid but loss of job and insurance forced me to go to a free clinic, where I receive Synthroid. The clinic doesn't seem to understand the differen...
9
January 7, 2014
113
230,699
Taxotere
breast cance
"Had 4 treatments 3 weeks apart. Symptoms still hanging on a month after completion are wrinkled fingertips and a slight feeling like I touched a hot cookie sheet. Very sensitive to spicy foods as tongue felt burnt too."
9
February 11, 2015
8
82,880
Paxil
social anxiety disorde
"I've recently gotten off a 2.5 year paxil treatment for my social anxiety. My main issue was sweaty face/body and red face breakout. I was first perscribed 20mg but as nothing changed after 2 months I was put on 40mg. It certainly helped. I was quiet tired in the beginning but it got better. I felt the side effects as...
8
June 2, 2016
23
185,477
Saxenda
obesity
"I was 309 pounds then I started saxenda in one year I lost 85 pounds"
9
June 9, 2017
34
122,006
Venlafaxine
anxiety and stress
"I take 150mg of this everyday for anxiety. I was previously on Paxil for a few years, which stopped working for me. It's pretty good at helping me control my anxiety, however, if I forget to take the pill by more than 4 hours from the previous day (exactly 8am day 1, past Noon day 2) I get the worst withdrawals: dizzi...
6
May 19, 2011
11
34,293
Bystolic
high blood pressure
"With all the blood pressure medications I've taken over the last 15 years, specifically beta blockers, Bystolic has been the best match for me. I was originally placed on beta blockers to control the rate of my heart since I have PSVT's, which also increased my BP during those episodes. While I do work nights, I have ...
9
April 7, 2015
42
118,563
Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole
helicobacter pylori infection
"First of all, believe that the doctor had evaluated and decided that this drug has more benefits than the side effects for you. Every medicine has side effects. I completed my 14 days of prevpac today. I was having unexplained upper right stomach pain and sometimes diarrhea once or twice in a week. Initially tho...
9
August 19, 2016
21
20,928
Acyclovir
cold sores
"I've suffered with cold sores since I was about 6 years old, I am now 18 and when I was going through my final year of high school I had at least 1 cold sore a month because of the stress of things so I was prescribed acyclovir. I was told to take 2 a day for 3 months and then take a break and it dramatically improved...
10
July 11, 2016
7
63,480
Epiduo
acne
"Ive been on this product for about 6 months. Yes, the beguining is hard . You will get more pimples and your skin will burn and turn red but realize this will pass and the struggle is worth it. A couple weeks is worth it compared to years worth of bad acne. Do not wax your upper lip if you are applying epiduo there- v...
9
March 10, 2016
15
157,432
Guaifenesin
cough
"I have been suffering from a severe sinus infection for 6 weeks. Antibiotics twice, 3 trips to Dr. When I was at my sickest, I was using MucinexD and it may have helped some. I felt so bad then I don't know that I would have noticed side effects. But weeks later, I was still having so much thick drainage and light...
1
August 9, 2015
7
88,402
Adderall
adhd
"It was like a light bulb went on in my brain."
10
January 25, 2014
92
123,451
Apri
birth control
"I love Apri. I tried another birth control, and it made me so depressed, but on Apri I feel just fine. The only problem is that in 18 months on the pill I have gained about 20 pounds, with very little change in my diet and exercise. It is SO HARD to lose weight on Apri."
6
February 2, 2010
16
51,063
Azithromycin
chlamydia infection
"The diarrhea sucked, it was watery and I had some nausea along with bad cramps. I have crohns disease which has symptoms already including cramps/nausea and of course diarrhea, lesson completely learned. BE SAFE AND SMART. Never ever again. Hopefully it is gone and over with soon, I took them earlier this morning in ...
8
September 19, 2016
0
22,879
Candesartan
high blood pressure
"Side effects for me are headaches, muscle pain & insomnia"
1
August 26, 2015
26
44,066
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"This birth control is great, better than I was was on before and that was the NuvaRing. This pill is easy to take. Some cramping here and there before my period but I always get my period the third day of my iron pills. But there's a down side. I wear contacts, I prefer them so much more than my glasses but sometimes ...
7
December 10, 2011
20
223,769
Depakote ER
bipolar disorde
"I take non generic Depakote ER 1750 mg?? Haldol 4 mg, and propranolol 20 mg. I have some hair loss, insomnia, and shakiness. I believe the medicine is finally working after 17 years of trying every bipolar medication with Depakote ER. I lose my patience and get angry at customer service representatives sometimes. ...
7
October 14, 2017
1
144,223
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I love the nextplanon so far. My arm was a little sore after it was placed in, but I expected that. No symptoms besides a few minor headaches and some dizziness. My periods seemed to have completely stopped, which is nice but I've heard that symptoms take longer to show in some people so I'm just going to have to wait...
10
May 28, 2016
4
71,371
Levora
8</span> users found this comment helpful.
"I took this to help with period cramps and it did not help. It also made me extremely moody. "
3
July 25, 2013
8
94,908
Abilify
3</span> users found this comment helpful.
"This really works although there is some restlessness, but considering the options this is a miracle drug quelling the delusions, body dysmorphia and insomnia (so far, so good). This is the second time taking this. Compared to the others this is the best. Can't get fat cause you're restless. It's just the omipresent w...
7
May 11, 2010
3
175,887
Levaquin
sinusitis
"Prescribed this for sinus and double ear infection which was not cleared by a 3 day course of Zithromax 500mg. After 2 doses of one pill per day I had SEVERE stomach pains and was told by doctor to discontinue use. "
1
October 7, 2009
10
109,812
Nexplanon
birth control
"I had this form of birth control in my arm since April 2016 and it's been the worst. My husband recently joined the Army and we came to the conclusion that we didn't want to have babies until our lives were settled. I've been bleeding heavy since about a week after I got it and it's July. I get migraines, gained about...
1
July 14, 2016
1
5,174
Orsythia
birth control
"This worked as birth control but it made me break out with the worst acne I've ever had all over my face."
2
May 22, 2015
5
144,416
Etonogestrel
birth control
"Where do I start, I got the nexplanon 68mg implant put in on 13 January 2014 6 months after having my daughter, at first it was ok although I did bleed for the first few months, then my period stopped, I started to have mood swings and when I say mood swings I was evil, would probably say physchotic, I attacked my par...
1
April 12, 2016
11
106,769
Implanon
birth control
"Easy method reliable. Increased back pain, mood swings, no sex drive at all, weight gain and hard to shift even with controlled eating and 5 days gym training. Good for 6 months then constant bleeding. Always tired, early removal and most things have changed for the better but the withdrawal on it (only 1 week) causi...
3
June 27, 2015
5
8,320
Zolpidem
insomnia
"Ambien works. Not because it's a sleep aid but because it's a HYPNOTIC. Which means if you don't want amnesia then get yourself straight to bed after taking it. It kicks in in 5-10 mins and may or may not keep you asleep all night. But those of you complaining of eating, etc and having no memory of what you did i...
8
December 4, 2014
91
190,352
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
17</span> users found this comment helpful.
"I was very worried to start birth control for the first time, I've heard so many bad symptoms about it. Especially about this birth control pill. However, to my surprise, I never had any symptoms whatsoever. I have been on the pill for about six months, and I don't feel a thing. My face cleared up, (I have moderate ac...
9
December 14, 2012
17
123,436
Apri
birth control
"I started originally on Tri-Sprintec for about 3 months, which I believe is the generic of Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I was an emotional wreck, so my doctor switched me to Apri. I had absolutely NO symptoms whatsoever. I actually lost weight! Didn't increase my bra size, which could have been from the losing weight part. My ac...
10
July 11, 2010
75
82,086
Liraglutide
diabetes, type 2
"I lost 8 lbs in 7 days but by the time I upped the pen to the middle dose I had no appetite and even when I tried to eat I gagged. I had to drink Boost to get something in me and was very weak, shakey and my heart was racing. I waited about a month and tried again planning to stick just to the lowest dose. By day 7...
1
May 30, 2016
46
68,445
Enoxaparin
deep vein thrombosis
"Works great for deep vein thrombosis! However, I always experience heavy bruising at the injection site."
9
March 6, 2013
19
177,282
Duloxetine
depression
"I took it for 5 days 30mg and have never felt so sick. The first day I was crippled with diarrhea and a headache which continued to the following day. I then got a tightness in my throats and couldn't stop yawning. I stopped eating due to the nausea.The headache didn't go away and by day 3 was joined by an earache and...
1
March 9, 2017
21
212,550
Lysine
herpes simplex, suppression
"64 years old, have occasionally had cold sore on the right corner of my mouth, once on my right nostril, my wife has had it since she's a child, also on her lips, neither one of us gets it on our genitals. Starting to take L-Lysine 1000mg a day and have still had a few outbreaks but they have been less severe, when th...
7
March 22, 2017
14
194,390
Crestor
high cholesterol
"I am a physician and I started Crestor 5 mg since 1 year and after 6 months my cardiologist increase the dose to 10 mg once daily Liver enzymes were ok However, I have suffered of severe pain at my upper back muscles and this pain was persistent and not relived by rest I got the feeling that with any minor exercise al...
6
March 3, 2016
75
213,959
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"**PLEASE READ** if you love or care for yourself, EVEN THE TINIEST BIT, please do not put your body through this. This has been the absolute worst pain i have ever endured down there. It feels as if hell had broke loose inside my vagina. it felt like someone had heated up a metal rod to 394802387483 degreed and shov...
1
August 23, 2016
2
207,098
ActoPlus Met
diabetes, type 2
"This has been effective in controlling my blood sugar, but I have a terrible problem trying to lose weight. I gained 20 pounds in less than 6 months."
7
June 1, 2009
24
176,529
Lorazepam
anxiety
"Got it for flight phobia and even I hate medication but this is the best ever. I am so calm before and during the flight and all I take is a quarter. I even looked out of the window and found it pretty. Without this medication I would never do it."
10
May 19, 2014
23
220,066
Amitriptyline
migraine prevention
"Not only did it not help with migraines, it made me gain 40 pounds."
1
April 1, 2016
21
182,521
Mirena
birth control
"FINALLY! It is relieving to see positive comments after finding nothing but negative remarks. I recently got the Mirena and yes, I have experienced a few side effects. However, from what I understand they are nothing out of the ordinary. I am not overly excited about the acne or the nausea, but I think the key for MO...
9
June 15, 2009
61
168,077
Jolessa
birth control
"This medication demolished my libido. Two weeks after stopping it, my libido is back to normal now."
10
December 5, 2015
1
24,052
Tretinoin
acne
"Got on retinol because of acne scars. I was hesitant in the beginning because everyone complains about how it makes acne worse before it gets better. My advice to you is start out slowly and allow your skin to adjust. I started off with using it once a week..and gradually moved on to 3 times and I have not experienced...
8
July 13, 2016
36
255
Medroxyprogesterone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I've been on the shot since January and today is my 1st time bleeding. I've been on and off of it for over 14 years and have never had bleeding while on. After getting off at times I've had constant abnormal bleeding until period regulated again."
10
November 14, 2014
35
46,700
Detrol LA
overactive bladde
"53 yr female, started using Detrol LA 4 mg approximately 2.5 yrs ago. Also tried Enablex and Vesicare. Insurance company dropped Enablex and now is dropping Detrol. Main side-effects are constipation, headache, dry mouth. Headache goes away after a few days. Have gradually decreased dosage to 1/2 capsule daily, th...
8
December 3, 2009
17
4,747
Belviq
weight loss
"I never thought of myself as fat but chunky I might say. Well I am overweight at 5"5 198lbs. So I started on Belviq six months ago and felt it was pricey 155.00 after the 75.00 discount. Well I have lost 35 pounds and now get it for 75.00 per month as my insurance does not cover this easy to use medicine. I had a litt...
10
March 24, 2015
103
230,776
Naratriptan
migraine
"I took the medicine for the first time last night 4/2/16, I was given the medication because I had an allergic reaction to Topamax. Amerge made me really sleepy, a little dizzy, draining ears and really bad heartburn. I'm not pleased with having these side effects especially not the nasty heartburn or the draining ear...
6
April 3, 2016
3
44,900
Fluoxetine
depression
"Didn't do anything for me"
1
August 14, 2017
7
80,519
Mobic
osteoarthritis
"Does little to nothing."
1
May 25, 2015
38
230,802
Micardis
high blood pressure
"I'm white male, 53 yrs old, 5'11" and 185 lbs. I just discovered that I had High Blood Pressure about a month ago during a wellness checkup. The nurse took my blood pressure 4 times on the right arm and 3 more on the left. I was running about 180 /120. After she told me that she'd seen 400 lb men with better numbers t...
7
January 6, 2012
73
87,594
Naproxen
period pain
"I have extreme nausea a few days before and during my period. I tried so many things but nothing worked. My gyn wrote me a script for 550 mg of naproxen twice daily and I took it 3 days before my period and during my period. It worked!! I feel 100% better than the previous month."
10
November 18, 2014
37
180,466
Diclofenac
osteoarthritis
"This gel is so effective that I don't need to take ibuprofen anymore. Very soothing, quick acting, long lasting, pleasant smell that soon dissipates."
10
March 20, 2009
74
49,215
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I've been on the pill for about 6 months and I've had so severe issues or complaint about this birth control. I am 22 and this was my first birth control taken and prescribed by my gyno. I had no weight gain because I was more conscious of my cravings and I didn't binge upon them. It's always about perception and i...
9
May 19, 2016
3
102,735
Aripiprazole
bipolar disorde
"I was diagnosed as bipolar type II and my nurse practitioner in WA prescribed me abilify and I gained 30lb within a month of taking it. I blew up like a balloon and he said he doesn't have that side effect. I looked online and it says that it clearly does. He said to take it a few more weeks and see how I did. I gaine...
2
October 24, 2013
27
104,948
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I have been using Seasonique for 2 years now and after the first year I have had no problems other than some spotting when I forget to take the pill on time. If you push through the first year of nausea, mood swings, and some dryness during sex, it mulls over and the pill really is great once your body is adjusted."
8
November 14, 2009
6
24,071
Tretinoin
acne
"Hey, I'm 18 years old and have been struggling with acne since I was 10. When I first started tretinoin, my skin broke out and was peeling for about a week or two. I started seeing a lot of improvement by the end of the first month. I've been on tretinoin for almost two months now and have barely any acne. Only one no...
9
May 29, 2016
20
226,397
Etonogestrel
birth control
"Well I have been on my period for almost three weeks now. And I have asked a lot of people if they have it and they said yes. But I don't like it BC I feel like I'm as big as a cow"
2
August 16, 2015
6
222,454
Kyleena
birth control
"I got the kyleena on May 22nd, right before school had ended. I'm 18 years old and I had been on the pills for a while, they worked. The thing with them though, I had 3 periods while taking them. That's besides the point. The placing only felt like cramps, but I'm not the type to have cramps while being on my monthly....
5
July 9, 2017
1
150,691
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
acne
"I am a 24 year old male and have semi oil skin. Never had acne until after high school around 20 years old so I guess you can call it adult acne. Anyway, I was dealing with cystic acne on my chin, cheeks, jawline and even some times on my nose. It was considered mild-moderate but still very uncomfortable coming from...
10
May 20, 2015
32
578
Medroxyprogesterone
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I got my first shot in June and at first had my normal 5 day period but in July I started bleeding again and been bleeding since. I got my second shot in August and that didn't help. I'm still bleeding and having migraines that I never had before and its October. "
3
October 11, 2012
29
165,917
Levonorgestrel
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I had the Mirena for 2.5 years and just had it removed as I couldn't take the non-stop bleeding and migraine headaches anymore. The bleeding has already stopped and the pelvic tightness has already eased. I've had virtually no sex drive for a long time but didn't make the association until I started doing more researc...
1
March 4, 2017
11
158,609
Methylphenidate
adhd
"I was diagnosed with ADHD in 8th grade and put on 20mg of Concerta which has since risen to 54mg extended release in the day and 10mg immediate release in the evening for when I do my homework. At first the medicine was great- it allowed me to focus and my grades went up significantly. However over the past year or so...
5
May 5, 2014
65
60,961
Multivitamin
dietary supplementation
"I am in my mid 40s and got tinnitus. I mostly got used to the ringing in my ears, it was much like after a loud concert how your ears kind of ring for the night. Sometimes the volume gets louder when I'm stressed out or not feeling well so I thought I would try lipoflavonoid and I've only been taking it for 20 days bu...
4
January 5, 2017
6
156,596
Dulaglutide
diabetes, type 2
"Never used it, try to activate saving card online, near to impossible, call customer service number, nasty representative, and after an hour of trying to activate it card was expired, funny thing card was dated to expire 6 months later, hahahah what a joke."
1
May 3, 2017
7
57,721
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone
pain
"Helps with migraines when Imitrex fails. I have to eat before taking a dose or it will make me nauseous."
8
April 28, 2014
23
143,956
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I got my Nexplanon implant inserted February 29th 2016. It is now July 31st 2016. I have been spotting this entire time, and I still get my very heavy monthly. I have maybe gotten a 1 week break TOTAL over the months I've had this in. I can definitely say that Nexplanon IS indeed effective... Since it seems to be elim...
2
July 31, 2016
3
153,362
Doxycycline
acne
"I've had acne for nearly three years. I tried everything Clearsil, Proactive EVERYTHING, nothing worked. I finally went to the doctors and he put me on 50mg of doxycycline a day for 6 months. I'm 2 months in and have seen some very up and down results. Within the first week my skin had gone completely smooth, I still ...
7
August 3, 2014
50
205,055
Toradol
postoperative pain
"< 1% of Study patients complained of hallucinations. But I guess I am in that 1%. I had to get off it after the 3rd dosed. Otherwise it was a fantastic drug."
8
February 21, 2009
4
78,224
Zyprexa
obsessive compulsive disorde
"I was prescribed Zyprexa to treat my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I will say that my OCD behaviors were considerably helped, but the side effects were far too great for me. Thankfully I'm a teacher and it was summer vacation because I couldn't wake up before 1pm (granted, I do tend to sleep late in the summer, but...
3
August 9, 2009
42
27,526
Pexeva
anxiety
"I never new life could feel so good. I wish I had this 20 years ago things would have been so different, and my husbands life would have been much easier."
10
February 19, 2011
15
118,900
Zoloft
social anxiety disorde
"Zoloft helped me a lot, perhaps I will sound cliche but for me it is really a miracle. I always had problems being in society of other people, on parties I always felt uneasy and tensed, in some way inferior. Zoloft changed that, also my mood swings became less, my anxiety is almost gone."
9
October 16, 2011
54
140,084
Asenapine
schizophrenia
"I've been taking saphris 10mg twice a day for over a year. It has helped me tremendously. I no longer hear 9 voices, down to 2 voices that are quiet. I do not get dizzy or tired on it as well. It has given me clarity and rest from voices. It has been good for me so far, so grateful. I no longer have anxiety as well."
9
July 20, 2017
3
72,092
Tramadol
back pain
"I have fibromyalgia and severe arthritis in my back. Woke up in so much pain today and I don't have time for that because I have to attend a Christmas Party. I took 600 mg of Motrin and an Ultram. Had no idea Ultram could help with back! I had a 12 on a scale of 1-10 for pain. Thank you makers of Ultram - I can g...
10
December 20, 2014
29
213,430
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Save yourselves the pain of this horrible product. The discomfort I felt before I took this does not compare to the pain I felt after I inserted into the vagina. It felt like somebody spread my legs apart and poured lava into my cervix! I would never wish this pain onto anybody much less my worst enemy. One time is a...
1
November 30, 2017
3
121,211
Venlafaxine
post traumatic stress disorde
"Effexor is amazing. I have PTSD and cyclothemia. I went through therapy and then added this years later. I am stronger, enjoy life and I actually have a better sex life cuz I'm in a better mood and can feel emotionally what I need to. For the women out there: I tried to push past the numbness and I can now can a...
10
September 12, 2016
6
18,782
Cyred
birth control
"I have been taking this birth control for four months now. The first was the worst, I was irritable, frequently sad, lethargic and just overall moody. It cleared up my face and didn't change much in the way of flow on my period but, did make them shorter. My sex drive has also decreased as well as my eating habits. I ...
4
July 12, 2017
2
12,951
Jalyn
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"It worked really well for me but unfortunately I got some very bad side effects and had to stop taking Jalyn. Side effects included severe leg cramps and joint pain."
9
September 14, 2010
83
29,808
Topiramate
migraine prevention
"I'm a 19 year old female who has now been on Topamax for 6 weeks, 150mg daily. I have a daily headache that ranges from pain threshold of 1 to 5, plus nausea, with a haze over my brain which slows down capability and causes general fatigue. Every 3 weeks this works its way up until a major migraine attack of a 9. But ...
3
June 27, 2009
19
168,604
Vilazodone
depression
"It helped tremendously with my depression but do not use if you're a woman. It causes total numbness of the clitoris. My gynecologist told me to stop taking it."
6
December 26, 2016
17
10,336
Breo Ellipta
asthma
"For the past 12 months I have had one bout of sinusitis after another then got influenza. I literally could not leave the house more than once a day for less than an hour without becoming totally fatigued. My GP did not know what to do but finally suggested BREO. I hesitantly agreed then quickly became a supporter ...
8
August 2, 2016
21
116,914
Lamictal
bipolar disorde
"IQ of 130 but troubled emotional status. Wide range of problems extending from Paranoia Anxiety Anger Delusion Bitterness Depression to Suicidial. Had 3 major Bipolar Attacks in 2008 2010 and 2012. Successful career hit the bottom in all these attacks. Lamictak is the greatest drug for me it most literally S...
10
October 21, 2013
76
209,046
Meperidine / promethazine
pain
"I used this medicine everyday for sixteen yrs. It didn't really help that much with pain but it took me out of reality so I didn't care if I was in pain. Not an addicting feeling, so when I stopped it cold turkey when I moved to a different state I didn't feel sick for not having it."
9
August 6, 2012
10
89,208
Celexa
anxiety and stress
"I was diagnosed with GAD (general anxiety disorder) I was previously on cipralex and felt like a zombie taking it. I didn't want to take it anymore so my doctor prescribed me celexa about a month ago. I have a bit of a hard time sleeping, tossing and turning but overall I do get my rest. I feel drowsy after th...
9
August 8, 2016
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