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"Had a basal cell right under my eyelid. My dermatologist insisted I go see a Mohs surgeon. I took a doctor (Internist) in my family with me to see the surgeon. The surgeon wanted to cut. When the internist told him that there is very little tissue under my eye and I could lose my eye he said well there is always a c...
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"I was prescribed topamax as a migraine preventative & had a terrible experience from it. Not only did it fail to prevent migraines, it made me develop kidney stones. I had never had one before using this awful drug,which also made me feel constantly tired & forgetful. The worst part is that once you kidney sto...
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"I suffered from GERD for over 4 years and have tried everything. I was eating Tums like candy and taking Prilosec. Then I started with the acid reflux in my sleep and woke up gagging and vomiting. I had a scope 2 months ago and was told I have high-grade dysplasia Barrett's. Doctor put me on 60 mg Dexilant da...
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"I was started on 150mg per day and since the 1st day I started I felt an instant relief. I have severe anxiety, depression, irritability, bipolar 2 . I feel so much happier ,a totally different person and so positive and focused. Only side effect is some nausea and insomnia but I find taking my meds early in the morni...
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"So I am giving the paraguard a 5. I had my first child almost 3 yrs ago. I got the IUD put in 3 months after delivery. It did not hurt that bad to insert just a lot of pressure and mild cramping after. The reason I chose this IUD was because I had tried several b.c pills in past and always had issues with hormones. Ov...
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"My doctor had me try this after several other current anti-depressants failed. It gave me bad nightmares every night for the three weeks I tried it. The last night I took it, my dog (who sleeps with me) was frantically licking my face to wake me out of my nightmare. That was enough. I then went to an old medicine, ...
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"I've been on it 8 days. The dosage is 30 mg. I'm having stiff neck. The most terrible headache. It is for Angina. It is helping the chest pain. They say after a few weeks headaches will subside. I sure hope so."
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"Big mistake taking my first Claritin D 24 at 7PM for sinus pressure from using a nasal decongestant the day before and getting a rebound effect of clogged breathing passages. Didn't sleep a wink all night!! My nasal passages are wide open though, so it works. However, insomnia is a real pain. It's 6AM and I...
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"I started taking Alesse about 3 years ago. It has no effect on my mood, I never gained weight on it, and I basically feel pretty normal when I take it. Of course, I don't think anyone is a fan of actually getting a period every month, and mine usually last 7 days, sometimes even longer. So, my doctor just prescr...
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"I have been on effexor for years then changed to lexapro for years as well but nothing made me reach this feeling right now , I am able to concentrate and have a great energy, I had nausea at beginning but it worth it , right now its minimal and no weight changes, its such a great drug"
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"The first month of taking this pill my period was nine days long. It's normally 5 so the extra days we're very frustrating for me. Since starting this bc, I've gone up a cup size. So that's a plus however my boobs and nipples hurt constantly. Some days are better than others but it is very painful....
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"I've been on Fetzima for about 2 months. I've noticed improvement of my mood and general outlook, and have experienced some of the typical and more minor side effects, but the ocular symptoms are most worrisome. After about a month on this med, my lower right eye lid began twitching intermittently. It doe...
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"I had an operation on my wrist which was packed with antibiotics. These gave me a yeast infection, my first ever. The surgeon prescribed 2 doses of this. I had a horrible allergic reaction to it! About 4 hours after taking the first dose, my neck, chest and 1/2 of my face was covered in a itchy burning rash. The Doc j...
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"I had my gallbladder removed in 2002 and have been dealing with IBS after eating for 14 years and thought I had to just live with it as a consequence of surgery! I have had high cholesterol for years, so my primary care physician prescribed this drug. It stopped my IBS and will lower my cholesterol, it also helps wit...
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"Having been diagnosed with degenerative lumbar vertebrae-- this medicine is AWESOME. It works very well. I've used it on my sore feet (lucky me with bunions! Too many years in high heels) and it works very well. Also, I work at a computer and drive for work a lot, it really works miracles on tight/sore shoulder ...
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"Paragard works as a birth control method. I used it for a year and 2 months. I was on my period for tat entire year and 2 months. Heavier periods are effective enough as birth control"
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"This medication has improved my quality of life!!! I feel so much better when I take this medication. My pain is down to a 3 from being a 10. Now if I can find a doctor to prescribe it for me, my life would be so much happier. Not having to suffer everyday....I wish."
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"Prolia shot given July 26, 2012!. Immediately had every dermatological problem listed in the ad:Itching, rash all over body except for face, extreme pain, dry skin, repeated biopsies, thousands of dollars for doctors, prescriptions, lotions and potions. Left calf's skin completely peeled off like the bark of a ...
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"This is by far the most horrifying birth control I have ever been on. I have had Skyla for 1.5 years, checked my strings faithfully to make sure nothing happened to it on a monthly basis. Well, since Friday I have spent a total of 10+ hours at the OBGYN and the IUC at my local hospital. I had been bleeding for two wee...
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"I have literally tried everything, aside from Accutane. My doctor gave me a prescription of Spironolactone along with some Epiduo. The spironolactone made me feel weird, and I almost passed out. I gave up on that quickly and began using the samples. I called my doctor to let him know that the Epiduo was working! For t...
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"I've used this cream twice for 2 separate yet equally awful household accidents. 1 involved slamming my hand into a lit charcoal grill when the porch board I was standing in broke out from under my right leg, and most recently after I fell leaving a relative's home, gashing my knee and flaying off layer of s...
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"Within in a month I had quit smoking after 47 years. My wife and son was so thankful to the manufactors of Chantix. I have wanted to quit for a long time and just did not have the will power to do it. Thanks to Chantix, the suppport of my family and friends. At 64 I am smoke free and I am going to stay smoke free. If ...
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"I have been using it for a month and my eyes are a mess. I just thought maybe I had really bad allergies all of a sudden and that my eyesight was starting to go bad due to age. Then on top of the watering and blurriness, my eyes started burning and I finally put two and two together. I will stop using it immediatel...
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"My results so far seem to align with those most other folks are reporting. I've been on it now for about two weeks and definitely notice my desire for food is lower, I can eat smaller portions and no longer need to snack. For those who are having trouble dealing with the cost of this pill, my wise doctor has...
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"I used this medication for 5 months. I started taking 30mg twice a day and the results were amazing! I have been off of it for 3 weeks and my skin still looks great. I used every cream, facewash and nothing ever worked for me. The side effects I had were very dry lips, rash on my arms, dry nose. I would highly recomme...
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"I got the Nexplanon put in last June, so it has been almost a year. I had many friends rave about how awesome it was and how they rarely got periods from it. I didn't have a period for a few weeks, but ever since then my periods have been back and they have been worse. I bleed more than I did when I first started...
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"For a little background, I had my 1st yeast infection at 20 after a course of powerful antibiotics. Ever since, I got them every 3-6 months for the last two years. Mine almost never itched, but the discharge is just... unappealing, no? I find Monistat is really a "facilitative" cure. I take the 7-day, wh...
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"I first took this drug 4 and a half years ago for tonsillitis and it was the worst thing I've ever had. Metallic taste in mouth, lack of sleep not to mention the horrific stomach cramps and the fact that I couldn't eat for nearly 2 weeks. Chewing food made me throw up. I lost loads of weight and all the doct...
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"Temazepam has been very helpful for me and my sleeping problems - interestingly compared to Diazepam which I seem to feel hyped up by - 2 closely related drugs - 2 very different effects on me personally. I develop a tolerance very quickly and take a long time to wean off it. It works best when it isn't used for ...
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"My 19 year old daughter started having gran mal seizures 3 years ago and was started on Keppra. She was started at 500mg/day and is now at 1000mg/day. Since starting, her seizures have been kept about 95% at bay. She still has an occasional mild seizure (2 in the past year), and they haven't been nearly as intens...
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"Use it for back pain. Better than codeine, does not work as well as Norco."
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"This stuff works! I lost 60lbs on Adipex in a very short amount if time. I also did very little to exercise or dieting!"
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"I also found that Chantix was a miracle. 40 year smoker and 1 1/2 packs a day. By Day 4 of starter week, I didn't feel the need to smoke. However, I did seeing as I had the week to finish. Have not had a cigarette since my starter week was over. Do not have the urge at all. I was one to panic when down to ...
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"Have been on Plavix since 1/11 following ant. myocardial infarction with stents. Experienced moderate bruising. Have been taking generic medicine for the past 2 months but I am experiencing severe bruising. Will be seeing cardiologist in Oct. to get medically necessary prescription for brand Plavix."
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"Took it lost 150 lbs kept it off for a while using every day. became addicted 1 wasn't enough...needed more and more. Ended up a speed addict. Got clean and my metabolism was a mess. I thought I could control the drug ...but it ended up controling me. I gained it all back and then some. Found weight watche...
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"Best medication for me yet- I have my life back. Give it time and be patient. Let your body adjust to the drug slowly and be sure to stay hydrated and eat enough even though you might not feel hungry. Drinking smoothies helps. Get enough potassium and you wont feel tingly. I can finally go back to being a student and ...
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"I was put on this drug, intravaneously, following emergency surgery for an anal abcess. When I awoke in the hospital several hours after surgery, the first reaction felt like hot, fluid fire being poured down my throat...burning my mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach. After that, I immediately began havid horrid h...
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"Crippling, horrible anxiety brought on by menopause. Couldn't take hormones. I went through heck trying many antidepressants. One smart doctor tried me on lowest dose of generic Paxil, never changed the dose, allowed my system to get used to it. It worked like a charm! I am able to work full time and do anyt...
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"Initially this medicine seemed to work well for me and it made me feel good...so to speak. But all of a sudden , and I do believe it was Wellbutrin XL, I started tripping the f out....I had dreams that were almost real full of insane anxiety, like the inside of my body was shaking and i could feel my teeth make a nois...
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"I began this medication a few days ago and it's been a Godsend, thus far. My main problem in the past has been nocturnal eating. I'd wake up, barrel down to the kitchen and -- whilst half asleep -- devour PB&J, pasta, whatever-the-heck was in the fridge. That's gone. As a result, I've been ...
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"I was on Prozac and felt tired all the time, still depressed and no sex drive. I thought maybe the dose wasn't enough and I was going through menopause, but the doc put me on Wellbutrin. I'm with the person above, I cannot believe in one day I felt better. I thought it was in my head. I made phone calls I wo...
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"Was on Qsymia first had to stop in less than 3 weeks due to side effects while driving but lost 9 pounds. On Belviq for 6 weeks, no side effects really watching diet and exercise but have not lost an ounce. "
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"The intramuscular is far better than oral, I found. The only drawback is that you will have a very sore bottom afterwards. Thorazine IM does hurt, but it's well worth it in the long run if your stomach gets upset very easily. The onset is much quicker, yet the effect is more mellow than the same dose given ora...
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"I was put in this pill for more than one reason. I've always had irregular periods. I'm 28 and I've been having irregular periods since I was 12. Recently I found out I had a 6cm cyst on my right ovary and I was put on this pill to hopefully help that too. I was on this pill for a little over a ...
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"I took Cipro for a UTI about a year ago and had absolutely no problems. Pain and urgency to pee subsided after the second dose if I recall correctly. Two days ago I felt the symptoms of a UTI creep up on me and today I just started Cipro again. Hoping I have no side effects this time either!"
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"This is the first time I have ever posted a review of anything online, but I feel an obligation to share my experience to other suffering with anxiety. I suffer from GAD which included panic attacks, muscle aches, and a horrible temper. I avoided this medication fearing weight gain (as I already gained 10 lbs over th...
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"I have started taking this January 2014 and it started working within 2 weeks. I have had a few flare-ups, but more as time has gone on. I take methotrexate with this. I have my cholesterol tested every 6 months. I have never had any cholesterol issues. After taking this for 2 years, My cholesterol is in the high...
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"Started Plaquenil 8 months ago-200mg 2x/day- to treat Psoriatic arthritis and sjogrens. Learned to NOT take it in the morning with my Meloxicam 15mg because of strong nausea. If I take one after a big lunch and one after dinner, I have no problems at all. Joints and hands, wrists are doing so much better. One worry is...
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"First off, I looked in here to see when it was best to take the pill. My doctor Always prescribes me one "Just in case" Whenever he give me antibiotics.... But the first thing i saw was how much people are spending on these.... There is an app called good Rx.com that I usually get coupons from for the more E...
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"I noticed when I was 18 and having my son that my big toe on my left foot had a fungus on it. It is the only toe that has anything wrong with it. I started taking the medication when I was 21 but after reading the side effects I opted to stop taking it. Three months ago I went to the doctor and she noticed the fungus ...
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"Taste not bad. Better than the old product, a little stomach discomfort but overall it's good."
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"I tried several different nasal sprays, all of them did nothing but worsen my problem. Eventually I discovered the Flonase nasal spray in 2015 and in the first use it worked for me in my best remembering."
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"Started on 10mg. It helped my anxiety a lot, but I would HAVE to take naps during the day or I couldn't function. That improved after several months. I upped the dose to 20mg. I forgot what it was like to have social anxiety. It was wonderful. The downside to this is that I gained 45 pounds in those 11 month...
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"Total resolution of cystic acne once on gianvi---after trying every prescription for cystic acne, this is the only treatment that has had effect!"
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"Seroquel is awesome. 300mg kicked my butt. It took a year to drop down to 100mg. No matter the dosage, I don't snap out of it until mid day. Best sleep ever. Gained a lot of weight. My worst side effect is tight muscles, in legs more than anywhere."
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"Effective antibiotic with the only down side being frequent heartburn & gas."
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"I was taking this medication for two years and I never had any problems with it whatsoever. I started it mainly to regulate my period because I was very irregular. With the Syronx, I had a period every month. At first it would start on Sunday and go to the next Sunday, then it went to Wednesday night-Sunday night. I n...
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"As soon as a started my first pack of Sprintec, I immediately was having severe depression and mood swings. I am a healthy, fun loving, young girl who has little problems in life. This medication made me feel horrible about myself, and gave me a really negative outlook on daily activities. My boyfriend commented on my...
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"Hi! I have been on Trulicity found our weeks, minus one week I did not have a sample because my insurance won't pay for it. The first two weeks were great! I did have waves of nausea, but my sugar was down and I felt so much better. I lost a few pounds, but I was trying to and my appetite was not very much. ...
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"Im 5'3 and tone easier than loose. So, I started taking Adipex t 4/22 at 178 As of today 4/29 at 167 So just in 1 weeks time I have lost 11 lbs. I drink at least 64 oz of ice water a day, most the time I'm over 100 oz. The first few days I did have dry mouth, but not so much anymore. 1200 cals is ...
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"Honestly I was SO nervous to get the skyla but I'm so glad I did. It was mostly uncomfortable getting it and a little cramp. The rest of the day I had minor cramps and I'm a baby when it comes to them. It's the day after and I'm completely fine. I would recommend getting it, but it affects everyon...
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"I switched to this birth control after I needed to cut back my expenses. I have been taking it for about 2 years, and I have had no issues with it at all. My period is lighter and lasts only 3-4 days. I have no cramps, no bloating, etc. The only thing I notice about my period is the blood, which is a huge plus bec...
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"More affordable than Vesicare. Tried a few different ones. Am on month 2 on Detrol. Love it, got my life back!"
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"Suffered with ED for years. Had slowly gotten worse to the point of zero erections. My Urologist prescribed Cialis. The first time I tried it results were poor a few flacid short lived erections. I called my doctor and he said try again as it might not work the first time. The second time was fantastic. The seco...
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"I recently took this drug for 5 days and had complete relief from my irritable bowel syndrome. However, that said, the side effects were horrible. I was the "Poster child" for adverse reactions ...arrhythmia, constipation, hallucinations. My brain felt like it was in slow motion while, my body was moving at ...
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"Loved this medication when I first started taking it. I started taking to get through depression and my Father was dying of cancer. Thought it was the best medicine ever until I gained 50lbs within 5 months and the effect of the medication started to wear off. What was worse was the effects of getting off this medicin...
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"I have had a bad ear infection and sinus problem for 6 months. Sneezing attacks. Went to my Dr and he prescribed me this medicine, I've been on it 3 days and already I feel relief, no sneezing, I can actually breath through my nose again, ear seems to be less drainage. Only downfall is I am nauseous. So I eat so...
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"Complete cognitive shift, no longer human being. Caused me to have indescribable brain fog 24/7, that never leaves and destroys you from the inside out. Cannot believe that a drug can do this to me, this is absolutely insane, I've been off it for 8 months and the brain damage never leaves, it's so severe, ...
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"I have used Xanax for the past 15 years for severe anxiety and panic attacks...recently my doctor wanted me to try Vistaril in stead..it does NOTHING for my symptoms...going to go back to what I know works! "
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"Been on Life Changing Afrezza for 14+ Months! No LUNG. issues! My A1C is Now Near Remission! I Am on 60- 8 Unit & 30- 12 Unit package Monthly! Works Great! Easy to take! Just BREATH!E!"
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"It definitely helps, but it makes me very sleepy. I always take before bed. Sometimes during day if it's okay to get sleepy."
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"Just inserted yesterday. Insertion took about 20 mins between stretching cervix and placement of skyla. The whole process was very painful for me and I can take pain very well. I left my obg slouched over and sat in my car in pain in a ball. When I got home I have a heated pad on the cramps all day and night. Just wok...
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"I was recently switched from 50 mcg of the Fentanyl patch ( changed every 72 hours) to Methadone 10mg. tablets 3times daily for chronic pain. I was allowed to keep my Percocet, 10/325 up to 5 a day, for breakthrough. I did not want to switch off the Fentanyl patches, but I was told that even if it worked and provided ...
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"I'm 24 and have had one baby. I waited until I was 8 months post-partum for insertion. I have PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) and getting Mirena was a 50/50 risk of improving or hurting my condition. I did not get my Mirena inserted while on my period since PCOS women have irregular cycles. Insertion wasn&#03...
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"I am taking this for cellulitis. I have been on it for 5 days, and the swelling has gone down significantly, but the side effects are really crappy. I feel achey, hot, and I have a headache, and my joints hurt, but I'm not sure if this is also from having Lyme Disease in the past."
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"My grandson has been on this for over a month. He is a different person, when he is on this. He is not a good eater and never has been so the doctor weighs him a lot. He is only 5 but you could not stand the person he was without medication. He takes this with Vyvanse and it is great!"
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"I was having severe menstrual cramps, and took this. Though it did nothing for my pain, the effect it had on my mood was amazing. I have suffered with severe mood issues most of my adult life, and none of the many antidepressants I have tried did anything to help. Within an hour of taking it, I felt normal for the ...
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"I've been taking this for a while, and as a fairly small lady, the side effects can be a little much at times. Sometimes it causes really nasty headaches behind my eyes due to my contact lenses. Also, I tend to get stomach pains that happen at random times throughout my cycle. However, it has kept my cycle very r...
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"Dantrolene 50mg for times a day reduces my deep muscle lower back spasm as effectively as 5mg diazepam three times a day, without any central nervous system side-effects like drowsiness or sedation."
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"I was taking 80 mg. day of oxycodone (percocet 10 mg. + 325 acetaminophen per pill ) and finally found a pain doctor who is a psychiatrist and a neurologist as well as a pain mgmt. specialist and an addiction treatment specialist. He asked how long the percocet worked for me. I said 2 to 2 ½ hours. He said b...
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"I've been very happy with the results: no unplanned pregnancies, consistent weight, very little mood swings, no acne, etc. I'm over 30, used Zovia for over 10 years and no big complaints. For a period of time my insurance didn't cover this formulary so I switched to another and while on that I noticed s...
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"I am 21 years old and i gave birth April 22 to my beautiful daughter :) I got the depo shot and haven't stopped bleeding since. It has days when it stops for half the day but doesn't completely go away and all of a sudden I started having brown stuff come out. Idk what that means but lets hope it means its g...
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"This medicine is the best for migraines.I have been on this medicine for almost a year and I started getting relief after two weeks of taking it. The side effects that I have experienced is, weight gain, dry mouth and dizziness and especially if you wait to take the medicine after a certain time of the night. I give t...
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"Myofacial pain syndrome as well as a rapidly degenerating spine from osteoarthritis and chronic pyelonephritis are controlled reasonably well by Vicoprofen even after triple bypass surgery."
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"I have been having back pain since 1998, when I had my first spinal fusion. My back is now a solid unit from L3 south. I am going to see my spine surgeon to see about fixing the latest pain problems. I change my patch every 48 hours. I used the Watson patches for several years. They were effective, except for the fa...
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"I was stressed from work and a recent move. This affected my ability to perform in the bedroom. After a month of problems my ED got worse as my confidence waned. Finally I decided to see the doc. He gave me a free sample of 20 mg cialis. I took the pill that day around 4pm. I felt the effects by 5. Went about my usual...
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"Overall the drug worked exceptional reducing the swelling of my eye, almost immediately but as with other users the main side effect was chronic tiredness."
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"Only took 3 pills - was sent to the hospital for feeling like I had the flu with intense body aching, chills, migraine, and fever. I was in so much pain I cried. I am 18 weeks pregnant. I wondered why my OB office prescribed me a different antibiotic than in the past but I knew right away something was wrong. It left ...
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"I have been getting these painful boils under my arm since I was 15-16. Now I'm 21. Like a month after I had my baby, my face broke out really, really bad. Cephalexin(Keflex) cleared it right up. I don't get boils any more."
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"My wife started getting non-stop dark and intrusive thoughts. Diagnosis was psychotic depression or atypical bipolar depression with psychotic features. She took Latuda for three weeks, and it simply didn't work at all. The only thing good I can say is that she didn't suffer any side effects. She went ...
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"Having had rheumatoid arthritis with secondary sjorgrens and Raynaud's for twenty odd years I have tried so many combinations of medication. The best result was Methotrexate but unfortunately after a bout of pneumonia this was stopped. I was at my wits end and lost interest in everything.....even the news that I ...
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"For the first night in I can't tell you how long, I am processing one thought at a time. I am calm instead of frienzied. My normal 20 thoughts all playing at the same time are gone and I'm not sure what to do with the calm. This may take a few days to adjust, but I am at peace right now that has been sorely ...
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"I've used it for a week and first three days were ok besides the peeling off the skin, it was moderate and not ichy a lot; so I gave it a chance. After a week or so one morning woke up with competely irritated skin, red, it was like I had laser procedure. Didn't use it the following night hoping redness ...
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"I started the Depo shot a year ago. Originally, I bled for 3 weeks with a few days off. After my second shot, I bled for 2 weeks and had 2 weeks off of my period. Then once my period started up again, it never stopped. So I've been bleeding since the end of January which makes almost 9 months that I've been ...
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"After 10 weeks on Bydureon, 10 miserable nauseous weeks I got the doc to switch me to Trulicity. First 2 weeks still felt nausea and wondered if Trulicity was problem or left over from Bydureon. Now 6 weeks into Trulicity I feel very well, no nausea, Just a mild lack of appetite and good blood sugar readings. I sta...
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"I suffer with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and suffer from chronic muscle spasms that affect my whole body and they are terribly painful. I was recently switched to baclofen and all I can say is - wow!! I can actually MOVE again. I had actually forgotten what it feels like to be able to move. No side effects either and ...
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"I was on Latuda (started at 40mg and ended at 80mg) for about a month and a half before deciding to switch. The best thing about the Latuda was the significant decrease in my appetite, but that could have been an effect of removing Seroquel from my regimen. When I first started I had a very hard time sleeping due to r...
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"I was prescribed this med 5 day dose, 2 pills per day. Well after my third pill I stopped taking them because I've been in SO much pain! I truly don't think I've ever had such bad stomach aches in my life. I plan to drink a ton of cranberry juice to get ride of this UTI. Honestly, I'd rather have a...
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"I used for about a month and it was great with the occasional mild rebound flush but I gathered it was worth the result. Until I had the worst rebound flushing of my life!! Red/purple cheeks, felt like my face was on fire, the ice pack wasn't even providing relief. I stopped using it immediately and it took about...
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"The implanon is horrible, I got it put in Feb. 2016 getting it taken out the end of the month. It made me really, depressed, had major weight loss, nervous, paranoid, anxiety, and I wasn't myself. I lost interest in everything. I do not recommend this BC at all."
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