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Chantix

smoking cessation

"I am amazed with Chantix! I've smoked a pack a day or more for five year and it made my cravings nearly completely cease. Nausea and the bad vivid (sometimes lucid) dreams were the only side effects I experienced. I stopped the nausea by eating and drinking water with the medication. Wonderful, wonderful product!"

February 11, 2015

Doxycycline

rosacea

"Wow. I've had mild rosacea for years and had heard about this medication but was unable to take it because I was pregnant then nursing. I saw results in just over a week. I don't even need to use the Metrogel anymore. I take it at night with a glass of water and have never had any side effects. I definitely recommend this. Luckily my copay is only $25 month. I was told to be careful with sun exposure while taking this but it's winter so I'm hoping this isn't a problem in summer."

December 9, 2014

Mirvaso

rosacea

"At first, I had ups and downs with Mirvaso. Then I discovered (from someone online) that I only need to use a very small amount. Now I have no problems and it really helps to control my rosacea."

July 8, 2014

Estring

atrophic vaginitis

"Can't really rate Estring properly since my total time using it was about three minutes. It felt awful. Removed it and re-inserted it. Still awful. Looked at pictures . Had it in correctly but to no avail. No way would my husband not feel it. I could feel it just walking about. I am a petite woman so maybe that is a factor. Some type of applicator would be helpful. Rinsed it off and put it away. Maybe I'll try again but I doubt it."

December 2, 2015

Duloxetine

pain

"I've been on Cymbalta for a year now. I had a bad truck wreck and had to have my neck fused. I was taking 60mg of hydrocodone and it kept me from taking care of my company. Started with 60mg of Cymbalta and after about six months went to 30mg. Things so far have been great. My wife is happy because my bad temper has gone. Side affects have been, sweating bad at night and less sleep. Over all it has been a life saver."

May 4, 2008

Abilify

depression

"I started this medicine a week ago and found that I actually have energy again. After years of being so tired after work I have to drag myself through the evening just waiting and wishing to go to bed. Now I can play with my kids, do some housework and even relax for a while after I have accomplished so many things. I have done more in a week than in the last month. And I feel like planning things (like outing with friends and vacations) and I am excited about them instead of feel like it was just another thing I HAD to do. I have had a little insomnia, but I find if I take it in the morning, I am ok by evening and sleep fairly well. I think and am eating more, so I will have to watch. Overall, good experience, hope it lasts!"

May 10, 2012

Climara Pro

postmenopausal symptoms

"This seems to work pretty well, but is so hard to use I am looking for an alternative. The plastic backing usually comes off 1/2 of the patch fairly well, and the rest is a struggle. I end up with a stretched and creased patch which irritates the skin unnecessarily. Why can't they fix this? Complained about it years ago - as ha withers - but no improvement."

September 27, 2017

Brimonidine

rosacea

"My dermatologist diagnosed me with rosacea on my cheeks and nose; I would go scarlet at the slightest touch and at random points throughout the day. She prescribed Mirvaso, and I have had really good luck with it. I only apply it when my skin is having a "hotspot", and within 15-20 minutes the redness is almost entirely gone. It has saved the day on many occasions. I haven't had the adverse reactions other people here have reported, but perhaps it's because I only use the product a couple times a week instead of daily. I have very fair and sensitive skin, but this product has not exacerbated any problems. A very positive experience and I would recommend."

November 2, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

acne

"I'm 17 and this is the first method of birth control I have tried, been taking it for three weeks. It has been Amazing! My acne has completely cleared up in all areas (whole face, chest, back) and I have had no bad side effects!"

July 8, 2014

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've had my mirena IUD in for about two months and I couldn't be happier. Getting it in was more painful than I expected and I had fairly intense cramping for about twelve hours afterward. By the next day I was at 100% and have had very few side effects. The spotting can be annoying, but my regular period has stopped entirely and my doctor says the spotting will stop soon. I wish I had done it earlier!"

April 13, 2015

Vortioxetine

depression

"I took this drug for about a year and then had to quit when I lost my job and my new job didn't have very good health coverage. After being off the drug for about a year, my depression was worsening (would start sobbing over the smallest things) and I decided to restart the medication despite the cost. Having been off the medication for a year now, I don't really remember if I initially had any side effects - though it's worth noting that I started at 5mg and worked my way up to 20mg, whereas this time I'm just restarting the 20mg. I'm almost a week into it and I'm experiencing constipation and itchy skin. It's not pleasant but I'm sure it'll go away soon. This med works really fast, I already feel my depression lifting."

December 15, 2016

LoSeasonique

polycystic ovary syndrome

"Not good! I've tried regular Seasonique as well as LoSeasonique and although yes, it did get rid of my cysts after only one month, the LoSeasonique caused me to have breakthrough bleeding for almost the whole time that I took it (9 months). Some days it was as much blood as having a period and I even had cramps and nausea that I usually have when I have a period. With regular Seasonique the spotting only happened for the first pack (3 months), but still made me nauseous. But all in all, LoSeasonique's side effects of being in a period-like state for 9 months straight do NOT outweigh the benefit of helping with PCOS."

September 25, 2010

VESIcare

overactive bladde

"This medication changed my life! I started taking it at age 72. Before then, I thought I was going to have to be housebound, never traveling, never shopping, etc. I started taking the smaller dose and it is working just fine. My only side effect is dry mouth at night but discovered that if I wake up with it, I suck on an ACT lozenge, which immediately alleviates the problem. I did discover through reading the info on this page that it is probably the cause of mild indigestion I've had, probably starting about the time I started taking Vesicare, but I take a Zantac a day and am fine. Oh, the medication started working almost immediately. I would hate to be without my Vesicare, even though it is quite expensive. But it's worth every penny."

September 9, 2016

Implanon

birth control

"I've had the implant for 9 months almost to the day after switching over from the pill which I had taken for several years. I took the pill for three months back to back as recommended by my doctor when I first had the implant put in and only had a light period (but heavy cramping) in the week I came off the pill. Since then until now I haven't had any bleeding, spotting, or cramping. 2 days ago I started experience sharp stabbing cramps and today have spotted a little. I really hope this doesn't continue/that it doesn't develop into bleeding half the month like it has for other people because up until now this has been amazing. If this continues though I'll probably go to my GP and get it removed."

January 8, 2016

ParaGard

birth control

"There's some pretty crazy reviews on here, but I love my paragard. Mine was free (thanks Obama!) I don't think I ever wanna have kids someday and I don't wanna deal with hormonal birth control, so this was a perfect choice for me. The side effects rocked my world for the first 3 months. You definitely need to have tolerance for pain, but come on, us women do. But after that, everything is back to normal. Got it checked out today (4 months later) and it's still in the right place. I'm addicted, and I'm so glad I finally have one now after a good year of searching."

March 1, 2017

Ogestrel-28

birth control

"The doctor put me on Ogestrel because I made the mistake of telling him that my period never started when the white pills started on my previous birth control. However they did come every month so it wasn't a big deal to me. He put me Ogestrel because it was the highest dose to give. After the first month I thought I was going crazy. I had absolutely NO control over my emotions. Not to mention it led to constant chest pains. I have a mitrovalve prolapse. Most birth controls says not to take it if you have a valve problem but I've been on them since I was 16 and never had any problems. My fiance and my mom couldn't stand my rapid changing emotions and she told me I don't care what the doctor says COME OFF THEM. No problems since I changed back to my old one."

August 18, 2010

Epclusa

hepatitis c

"I've had Hep C for more than 15 years. Was prescribed epclusa. After 6 weeks viral load was undetectable. During treatment had confusion, depression, anxiety, very short tempered, and light sensitivity. I finished the 3 months and still have no viral load, but the light sensitivity remains to the point I need to wear sunglasses when I drive at night."

December 1, 2017

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I smoked the devil sticks for 6 years. I'm young and didn't want to smoke forever so I decided to try chantix. Had upset stomach if it wasn't taken after eating. Dreams were vivid but cool I love too dream so no problem with me. Today marks one month since I had my last devil stick and I couldn't be more excited about the path I decided to take to change my life."

July 11, 2017

Flagyl

bacterial infection

"This drug almost killed me. I took 400mg twice a day x 5 days. First day was ok. The second day I experienced stomachache, agitation, insomnia, nausea, hallucination, nightmares. The third day rushed to hospital with blurred vision which lasted for over 11 hours. Never again."

December 11, 2017

Tysabri

multiple sclerosis

"Diagnosed 2010 (age 24), monthly flares for nearly a year. Luckily after every relapse I bounced back to normal with no lasting symptoms however the constant hospitalization wrecked havoc with my life. Copaxone and Avonex didn't work as well, JC negative so was put onto Tysabri 2 years ago without a single relapse. Back to pre-diagnosis feeling. Best medicine ever."

October 6, 2013

Medroxyprogesterone

amenorrhea

"I'm 22 and went 6 years without a cycle. Finally the doctors prescibed me provera 1 10mg for 10 days. It took 14 days to get my period but It came, I was so relieved something finally worked! No side effects except my period and thats what I wanted!"

May 16, 2016

Risperidone

bipolar disorde

"This medication did not work well for me at all, and I got the unfortunate side effect of lactation. At the time I was sixteen and that's just something that I was not willing to deal with."

July 9, 2010

Synarel

endometriosis

"Synarel worked well for preventing endometriosis, but some of the side effects appear to be irreversible. Since taking this drug over 15 years ago, I gained 55 pounds while on the prescription which I have been unable to lose and also developed a bad case of rosacea during that time. Definitely check out the possible side effects before taking any medication."

November 30, 2009

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have it for less than a year. Was great at first but I have had my period for 4 weeks straight... I have not gained weight but my skin is not as nice as it was when I was on the pill. I am considering having it removed since I would prefer to have regular consistent periods than one for 4 weeks and counting"

April 23, 2016

Buspirone

anxiety

"I've been on buspirone for a week now and must say it that it is working great. It made me feel a little "off" for the first few days.I want to point out something I haven't seen in any of the other reviews. My anxiety was getting so bad that I was abusing my current prescriptions of Lortab and Xanax. I was taking 10-18 7.5mg Lortab and 5-8 1mg Xanax daily just to stay "level" and to sleep at night. The Lortab was taking control and I knew I had to stop, but withdrawals are HORRIBLE. Just in this week I'm down to 1 Lortab and 1 Xanax a day. I'm currently taking 10mg twice daily of buspirone. It has just about eliminated my dependence of Lortab and Xanax, however I do take Lortab for pain. I urge anyone with similar situation to give it a chance."

January 5, 2010

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"I am a 21 year old male diagnosed with ADD around 4 years ago. About a while back I was prescribed to 50mg of Vyvanse. So far its effects have been very positive. In the past, I have been on Strattera and Adderall. The eupohric feeling Adderall produces brings a high potential for abuse and dependence, along with extreme mood changes and irratability. With Vyvanse, the urge for more does not exist. It is consistent throughout most of the day and delivers concentration and a sense of confidence and well-being. I've had slightly decreased appetite, but am much more productive and focused. I feel that I have gotten my life back. It is the best ADD medicine I have been on. Highly recommended."

June 4, 2009

Venlafaxine

depression

"I've been taking this medication now for about 6 weeks starting at 37.5mg now on 75mg 3xday. I'm feeling like a zombie I just sleep all the time, yes my depression and anxiety are less but the side effects including sweating and eating loads, will these disappear."

June 30, 2016

Prednisone

asthma

"Although the thought of using a steroid is pretty iffy in my mind, prednisone is a strong anti-inflammatory drug that I have been prescribed several times after asthma attacks. It always seems to work although my asthma continues to be a problem, it certainly helps me breathe a whole lot better. I don't use my inhaler as much and I can sleep through the nights without waking up in a fit of coughing."

October 1, 2009

Bupropion

smoking cessation

"So the drug works , I am 30 days smoke free . I only took zyban for 17 days and stoped taking it cuz I didn't feel myself . Also I was having trouble sleeping ."

November 10, 2017

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 feel worse. And, I am unable to get any others because they're controlled and the pharmacy says beige is all they can get from their supplier.."

November 8, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I really love this pill. Only bad thing is that I spot a little after sex or after a bowel movement. I'm on my 4th month. My mood swings were so bad before I took the pill and now I feel so normal and in control. Less abdominal pain. Less moodiness. Less blood flow during my period."

November 4, 2015

Sertraline

generalized anxiety disorde

"Have gone off and on this medicine a couple times, 50 mg for anxiety, especially social anxiety. Am just starting to go back on it for the third time because it’s been a month since I was off it and I’m back to having panic attacks. Only went off it to lose weight (it definitely makes me gain weight) but it is worth it to be on it for the peace of mind that I feel when I’m on it. I know a lot of people worry about losing or changing their personality when they go on medicine - but it makes me feel like “myself” only better. Everyone’s different but this could really help and work for you too."

December 1, 2017

Guaifenesin

cough

"One of the best thing for coughs. The Mucinex DX green does a great job of thinning mucus as well as stopping cough. The blue is good for colds and allergies without cough. I prefer the 600 mg tables. For me, they wear off after five hours. Take with a lot of water. The more water the better it works. 16ozs every 90 minutes makes it work the best."

November 13, 2015

Ambien

insomnia

"I love Ambien - it slows my racing, worried mind and lets me sleep through the night. I just take 5 mg tablet and that works great. I am a Type 1 diabetic for 43 years, and notice no side effects."

September 10, 2009

Xyzal

urticaria

"I have had chronic hives for a year and a half. It's awful. I have been taking Xyzal for almost a year now. Xyzal works to eliminate the itching and rashes, but it makes me very tired. If I take it during the day I feel tired. If I take it before bed I have difficulty waking up and getting started. It also makes me feel down, just not myself. I have not found anything better to help with my rash outbreaks so I do continue to use it."

June 25, 2009

Zoloft

depression

"Zoloft works for me. I've tried other medicines, and had too many unfavorable side effects. Zoloft has just sort of evened me out. I can cope now, with therapy of course. I'd recommend Zoloft for anyone who has bad side effects from other medicines, and who is getting therapy too. I'm on a high dose, and my doctor wants to start weaning me off soon, so the therapy is key, I think."

November 26, 2009

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"I've been on Xulane for several months now and I hadn't had a problem until February, when the patch started to give me huge raised rashes, I tried it on multiple spots on my body, tried washing with different soaps, using different lotions, nothing worked. I feel like they must've switched the adhesive recently, because this problem happened out of the blue and wasn't isolated to one patch (I even got a new package, and still had the same issue occur). I'm really disappointed because I loved this birth control, but I suppose I'll just have to find something new when I have the time. It's really ruined all the skin I've put it on. The skin where the rashes appeared seems to have scarred."

April 7, 2017

Gabapentin

pain

"Severe burning nerve pain from Shingles on side of my face and scalp. Pain was so severe it broke me down. Standard pain medications (tylenol, etc) were not strong enough to take even the edge of my pain. Doctor prescribed this. Took two days to fully work. Now I'm aprox 90% pain free. Taking 300 mg three times a day. When I first started taking it I right away it made me very drowsy--enough to overshadow the pain to get a bit of sleep. I was grateful for at least that. This drug has also has a nice relaxing effect. It still makes me drowsy. I'm o.k. with that as it is helping me rest so I can recover. I know drugs don't work for everyone, but I'm grateful it is working for me. Winter 2016"

December 22, 2016

Avonex

multiple sclerosis

"I have been on Avonex for about 5 years and have had no relapses. Have had Multiple Sclerosis for 14 years. Great to have 1 injection a week rather than 3 with Rebif, which I was on before or Copaxone everyday. The only drawback is the headache & tiredness felt the day after. These symptoms have not improved at all for 5 years. Starting having spasm attacks at night recently so might change to another medicine. Very effective medicine though, never had any relapses and that's the most important thing!"

March 29, 2014

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been on this pill for about 3 months and haven't had any issues.I am wondering about my sex drive though but I am not sure yet if its the pill or work stress because I have a lot of that. My periods are shorter and lighter and as long as I eat when I take it I don't experience any stomach issues. Everyone's body is different and just because someone had a bad experience doesn't mean you will. I don't have issues with anxiety or depression. Those who experience that already may have an increase of those symptoms. Pills don't make you gain weight food does. If your appetite has increased on it practice some discipline and eat less. I exercise regularly and have not gained weight."

March 18, 2017

Scopolamine

motion sickness

"I can finally enjoy roller coasters again! I just read AND follow the directions. I've used it on my last 3 amusement park trips. No issues, no problems, no nausea and vomiting after the rides! It's an anticholinergic medication so the side effects are expected, i.e. dry mouth, pupil dilation. They were mild. Drink fluids and wear sunglasses. Let's not be over dramatic."

July 23, 2016

Delsym

cough

"took this for cough last night and made my stomach hurt almost instantly then woke up to horrible loose stools and stomach cramps it has been 24 hours and i am still in pain. It may have helped the cough slightly but this is way worse!"

October 6, 2016

Amitiza

constipation, chronic

"Actually - CIGNA covered this, but I now have United Health Care and they won't cover it unless you have irritable bowel syndrome or idiopathic constipation. I have constipation from M.S. and chronic opioid use and used it for over 4 years twice a day. I'm going to try lactulose but this pill is so much more convenient and for me, works without side-effects. Prior to this, only over-the-counter senna helped, but with cramping side-effects at times and only more than the recommended amount worked."

December 3, 2012

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I had smoked for nearly 45 years. I was constantly short of breath and congested at night. I couldn't sleep. Went to the doctor. He asked me if I wanted to quit smoking. I said I guess so.He told me about a new medicine that just came out. He said insurance would not pay for it. At that point, I was more than happy to pay out of pocket for the chance to quit. Since quitting I later found out about the side effects of this medication. I did not experience any ill effects from taking Chantix. In fact, I would not drink alcohol while taking it though."

May 20, 2015

Methylnaltrexone

constipation, drug induced

"Prior to this product I was in a constant stage of constipation. I can recall a few times that I was so dry that it felt like I had a bad case of hemorrhoids blocking the exit. I literally believed that until I tried using Prep H on it and determined that was not a hemorrhoid. A life changer, the first time I used it I had bad stomach cramps for about 20 minutes. I raced to the bathroom and literally clogged up our system I had such a huge Bowell movement. MY first few uses were free samples from my pain management doctor. My prescription insurance company refused to fill my prescriptions but luckily the manufacturer sales rep coordinated an appeal for me. It changed my life, I lost 40 pounds the first 3 months I started taking them"

November 18, 2014

Phentermine

weight loss

"Overall, I think phentermine works great as a weight loss aid. And for me the side effects were minimal. However I decided to stop taking it, hoping to maintain the weight I was at. I still maintained a fairly reasonable (not perfect) diet and exercised at least 30 min 3-5 times a week. Within 6 weeks I had gained 15 lbs. I was so irritated, and I didn't know what to do besides go back on the pill. I started taking the pill again. In the first month I lost 14 lbs. So I guess I just wanted to warn everyone that if you stop taking it, the weight can climb back on."

July 6, 2010

Nicotine

smoking cessation

"Smoked for years, including several when I was already taking Buproprion for depression. Tried patches, Nicorette brand made me witchy, generics worked better, but still itchy-twitchy & restless. Gum was good, but still had peaks & troughs. Inhaler seemed to deliver nicotine more effectively, but still had "mud brain" from the lack of nicotine. Hit it down the middle by using a very low dose patch to keep serum levels steady and suppressing urges with the inhaler. Probably wouldn't have tried the inhaler if my insurance had not covered it and if I had not received the cheapest, most ineffective patches the first time around from Walgreen's. Combo therapy works. Try it!"

February 20, 2017

Relistor

constipation, drug induced

"I suffer from chronic pain and have been on and off opioid therapy for much of my adult life. Because I suffer from chronic pelvic pain, constipation is extremely painful for me. Unfortunately natural and/or gentle laxatives were not strong enough for me, and strong laxatives were too hard on my system, so nothing was working for me until now. I have just started the treatments so I am just taking a little less than the 4 ml dose, twice a week. So far, each time I have had my shot, I have had a %u2018normal%u2019 bowel movement within one hour. Overall if you are struggling with constipation as a result of pain medications, this very well could be the solution for you. It has been for me."

November 28, 2008

Mirena

birth control

"Okay... I had read horror stories about the IUD insertion process, so I agonized over whether or not I wanted to try other forms of birth control instead. I decided to go with Mirena anyway. I took Midol 4 hours and 1 hour before my appointment, and experienced little to no pain during or after insertion. The "pain" could be described as mild cramping at best. I have had very little bleeding and zero other side effects from insertion. I will check back in a few months with info about other potential side effects/effectiveness, but so far, so good. It seems like everyone is different, but if you can handle a week of PMS or period symptoms, you can probably handle the IUD insertion."

August 5, 2015

Nexplanon

birth control

"Everyone has different reactions to all different birth controls. I have been on the pill and I gained weight and got depressed. Since being on Nexplanon I have lost weight, have had no periods, and have been pregnant free. Instead of reading reviews people should try things for themselves. Nexplanon has let me live the life I have wanted too. I never have to worry about taking a pill everyday and I don't have to worry about my period. This has been perfect for me"

June 7, 2016

Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

bowel preparation

"I am getting a colonoscopy tomorrow to verify I have crohns. The moviprep reviews scared me to the point where I almost canceled my test. But for my health I sucked it up and completed it. It was great! I mixed it with lemon Gatorade and orange Gatorade and it actually tasted pretty good and was easy to take. I'm terrified of vomiting and I gag easily but this Prep didn't bother me at all!!!"

October 6, 2015

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"THE PILL WORKS! My period ended on June 9th. Days after on the 17th, I had unprotected sex and was not sure if my boyfriend had came in me or not. Seven hours later I had bought the pill and drank it just in case.Stupidly, on the 20th, I had sex again. This time my boyfriend had a condom on. But it broke and he came inside of me completely. I was freaking out cause I'm only 17, and can't afford to be pregnant. But I bought the pill three hours later and drank it. Some side effects I was experiencing was backaches, headaches, nausea, vaginal discharge and brown spotting. Lucky to say I got my period today! At the expected time. Thank you plan B! Any side effects you experience ladies are all alike to pregnancy, just don't stress!."

July 1, 2016

Terbinafine

onychomycosis, toenail

"I was prescribed terbinafine tablets as I had tried curanail paint on and the urea treatment. After about 2 weeks on the tablets I noticed the Base of my nail appeared healthy and clear although after 4 weeks the infection has since spread all the way to Base of my nail so the infection is actually worse now than it was before I started taking the tablets. The doctor says I should continue the course but I'm now on my 3rd month and my whole nail is completely infected. I've also been getting intense itching and chest pains."

December 23, 2015

Minocycline

acne

"I was prescribed first the Z-pack and took that for 5 days and then to continue by taking one minocycline 100 mg capsules (once a day) for adult cystic acne. I was feeling fine the first week on minocycline but the second week, I had to completely take myself off the minocycline because I was miserable. First, it was sinus, then sinus headaches with blurry visions on and off. Then my joints started hurting, especially in my hands and lower back. I also felt dizzy when moving too fast from one position to another and started to feel like I was under a haze all the time. "

February 19, 2014

Spironolactone

high blood pressure

"I'm a 46 year old female and have been on spironolactone for 2 years for high blood pressure. After a year and a half my doctor took me off for a couple of months as I had great blood pressure and he thought with my avid exercising and diet changes I'd be able to regulate it myself. My blood pressure immediately shot up to dangerous levels and I had to be back on Spironolactone immediately which also immediately took my blood pressure back down to safe levels. Unless something else comes along, I guess I'm on it for life. I count my blessings, it does it's job and with only two noticeable side-effects for me both negative and positive: slight drowsiness and keeps any water retention at bay (which I had a problem with previously)."

January 23, 2013

Lunesta

insomnia

"I've been on and off lunesta since about a year after it came out. It works well for me, works FAST so make sure you are ready to go straight to bed when you take it. I do have occasions where it (3mgs) will stop working and so we will switch it up to restorilfor a month or two and then go back to Lunesta and then I'm good for another 6 months. I cannot take ambient because it makes me sleep cook, sleep eat, sleep drive and sleep shop. I wake up with hundreds of dollars of things sometime, even bought a 4,000.00 3d TV at one point. Thankfully it was still sealed and the store took it back, lol. So for me Lunesta is what I'm able to take, it and Restoril. MUCH nicer not having to fight insurance to cover the Lunesta."

March 26, 2016

Requip

restless legs syndrome

"My restless legs syndrome has become really annoying in the past few months. I was on Gabapentin which seemed to help but it started to become less effective so the Dr switched to Requip. On my first night, I felt sick and had flu like symptoms. The next day I took it early and immediately felt sick and started to throw up and felt chills and then felt hot. This medicine did absolutely nothing for me besides make me sick."

January 21, 2015

Methylprednisolone

inflammatory conditions

"Day two of methyl prednisone. Headaches, insomnia, dizziness, nausea even taken with food. Pain ratio still at eight, hopefully will get to zero, with massage and acupuncture. I have seen wonders with this medication, I just pray I am one of the wonders."

August 10, 2015

Naltrexone

ibromyalgia

"I have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Regional Sympathetic Distrophy .I started LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone, 4.5mg) during a Stanford double blind trial in January 2016 and received a months supply. During the first week I felt some of the muscle cramping associated with Naltrexone but that and my nerve pain subsided after about a week. The next three weeks sailed by and my activity level increased as I was essentially free of CRPS/RSD nerve pain. The chronic pain in my lower back was significantly decreasing too. When my supply ran out I experienced some of the CRPS/RSD pain but not at the level I'd had before. That wasn't the case with my chronic lower back pain and that came rearing back. It was a month before my Dr could get me the compounded LDN. Again, my pain has dissipated. Weening off Gabapentin soon!"

March 17, 2016

Amitiza

constipation, chronic

"I have been on laxatives forever. Specifically, Perdiem. I take 3 Perdiem and 1 Amitiza at bedtime and go every morning. The Perdiem (similar to Senokot) was starting to not work as well after 25 years and once I added the Amitiza, all is well. I am trying to cut back on the laxative now. My doc wants me to take Linzess, but I'm reading how many people are gaining weight. My only complaint with Amitza is the gas, so I am reluctant to take in the morning."

August 15, 2013

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"I have had 2 other colonoscopies using other preps. By far, SUPREP has been the most thorough, but also the most difficult for me to ingest. I am not easily nauseated, so that was not a problem. But, I can see why someone could become quite queasy because of the taste. It has an overpowering cherry taste. I'm hoping that the next time I need to take it they will have a lesser cherry taste or, better yet, a completely different flavor...again, not so strong."

March 15, 2017

Mesalamine

ulcerative colitis

"After taking Lialda for 2 years my hair is very thin. It has not controlled me from going to the bathroom alot. I started noticing besides my hair getting thin, having severe headaches. had to have a blood transfusion and my urine started getting darker and darker. The the straw that broke the camel's back was my tongue and lips swelled and I had hives all over they were so severe that I didn't get any sleep they caused me to have blisters. After 3 trips to the ER they finally found something to help the hives. I haven't eaten a full meal in over a year do to the fact that my mouth and lips were so swore and painful to eat. When all the side affects started piling up I just quit taking it and call my gasteronolist and will see him in 2 weeks"

January 19, 2016

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"After having a heart attack at 55 years of age, I was prescribed citalopram. My only regret is that I didn't start taking it 30 years earlier. It has made stresses much easier to handle for me, and me much easier on my family. I think they should put it in drinking water (just kidding.)"

April 8, 2015

Skelaxin

ibromyalgia

"I have fibromyalgia and it helps with my muscle spasms and my back pains and other pains that i have with my fibromyalgia. My doctor only wants me to take it on a as needed basis for the muscles spasms but when the get really bad it helps alot ..."

March 17, 2008

Zarah

birth control

"I never write reviews but had to share my terrible experience so that others don't make the same mistake that I've made. I had been on Yasmin for years, my doctor suggested I switch to a generic since it's free (as opposed to $50) so I gave it a shot for a month. I have one more day on Zarah and here are the side effects I've experienced in that time: nausea, severe moodiness, dizziness, yeast infection, swollen tongue (?!), cystic acne, loss of appetite yet weight gain. I'm a healthy, active 31-year old woman without any other medical issues. Avoid this pill!!"

November 11, 2015

Fenofibrate

hypertriglyceridemia

"Took lipanthyl 145mg for 3 months, triglycerides went down, hdl went up, but ldl went up. Alt was also detected at 78. Had mild chest pain, not sure if related. Changing to another med."

December 31, 2015

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I have been on Reclipsen for 3 weeks, I have been experiencing severe depression, anxiety and mood swings. My sex drive is very low, and I cry uncontrollably and for no reason. I was on Apri prior to this and it worked well and made me very even-keel. I will be switching back my next doctor's visit."

June 21, 2016

Yaz

birth control

"From the experience of taking Yaz for about two years. Advantages: no pain at PMS, less bleeding, scheduled period, for sale in most of the countries. disadvantages: cause me with gaining weight (about 3kg) for near two years, although there might be other reasons"

September 11, 2014

Cataflam

back pain

"I have never used a medication that worked as well as Cataflam. It was as though I was able to actually feel the swelling leaving my body. I had no side effects at all."

September 20, 2011

NuvaRing

birth control

"I previously did a review on Nuva Ring about a year ago and I have to say my opinion hasn't changed much. It's very easy to use, my skin is clear, my periods are much more tolerable, I have gained about 15-20 pounds within the last year, but I was only 105 lbs, so I look healthier and my breasts are a lot larger. A couple things I've noticed is that my breasts are extremely tender and my sex drive is unfortunately VERY low. Still a very good, effortless birth control."

November 1, 2016

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I was very nervous after hearing all the horror stories but decided to try it anyway. The procedure takes about 5-10 minutes it's very quick. The most uncomfortable part is the numbing medication because it burns but it's quick. They use an introducer to place the Implanon under your skin and it's over. I had a bruise in the area and I also experienced slight nausea and dizziness after insertion which ended in a headache but the next day I was fine. My arm was sore for a bit after but it's manageable. Since insertion on June 19th of this year I've had no period or spotting of any kind but keep in mind every woman's body is different."

August 24, 2012

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I love the fact of not having a period for 3 months, but there is absolutely NO sexdrive during the whole three months of taking the pill except for the first week after your period. I had breakthrough bleeding for about a month but it stopped after I started the next pack. I have no other side effects but the whole no sex drive thing kinda sucks"

April 22, 2015

Pradaxa

deep vein thrombosis

"After travel by car, I felt the DVT symptoms, having had a previous occurrence 4 years ago. Pradaxa was offered as a choice, so that I would not have to return for the frequent pro-time tests. It has worked fine for a while, had reflux before and after starting to take. Upside, the leg with the clot feels better and is not as swollen, and I am not having the irregular heart beat with dizziness. Fewer headaches. Downside: my bones ache. My hips and my thumb hurt. Even my teeth and jaw are starting to ache. Since there are no other meds except long term thyroid replacements, I feel this is the cause. Feel swollen around my abdomen. And Acetaminophen doesn't work well for low back and other pains."

September 23, 2015

Clonazepam

anxiety

"It works well. Benzos are very helpful if used appropriately. I take 1-2 mg twice a day and I have my life back. Everybody is different. I'm a male in my 20's with a family history of anxiety, and I prefer Klonopin over Xanax for sure. Dosage is relative to the specific individual and their symptoms. My pdoc was not willing to prescribe this long term or at the dosage I need. Thankfully my psychiatrist has a clue and has helped me enormously."

April 6, 2017

Aripiprazole

bipolar disorde

"I took 10mg for about 6 months although initially I felt less manic, my muscles in my legs ached and I started to lose my zest to do anything. My whole outlook on life seemed to be dead but not in a depressed way. I stopped taking Abilify and gradually I started to return back to the creative person I have always been. I still take a mood stabiliser (topirimate) to control my mania and Prozac to stop my depressive moods. Abilify was just a step too far for me to handle, I don't want to be a zombie."

October 26, 2011

Norethindrone

birth control

"I've been on the pill for 3 months now and its worst pill ever!!! Never in my life have I ever seen so much hair fall out until I started taking this pill. Aside from that I've gotten bad acne. Weight gain is ridiculous and it makes you feel so emotional. I wouldn't suggest this pill for any woman to use it even if you are breastfeeding. Just use a condom or any other birth control."

January 19, 2016

Amitriptyline

pain

"I was in a car accident and have chronic pain. Amitriptyline takes the edge off. The side effects are dry mouth, confusion, dizziness, nausea and chronic lethargy to name a few. The one that put me off completely is risk of LIVER DAMAGE. My feet have been swelling for 3 weeks. For the last week my calves have been swelling as well. "

March 21, 2009

ParaGard

birth control

"I just got in a paraguard yesterday so my experience is pretty fresh. I went into my gyno expecting some sort of torture experience thanks to many of the reviews I have read. My advice is to not believe everything you read online. Did the experience hurt some? Sure it was a little uncomfortable, and there was literally TWO SECONDS where I was like OUCH! That's the thing though, it was TWO SECONDS, then the worst was over. My nurse was awesome and let me know exactly what she was doing the entire time, and braced me for some of the more uncomfortable moments. I went in on one of the last days of my period, and also took a pill to soften my cervix the night before. About an hour before the procedure I took 600mg of ibuprofen."

November 10, 2015

Alprazolam

anxiety

"25 years, 3-4 1mg tabs a day, 5 neurologists prescribed over years.. Only medication (only) that works for my situation. Tried many others, they all failed. Anxiety/depression way too bad. MS/husband in nursing home, terrible childhood, 4 psychiatrists, used to take more got it down to 3x 1mg a day. "

October 10, 2013

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

pain

"Had my hand crushed in a machine at work with a total of 15 breaks in my right hand. Was originally on 5/325 Percocet with limited relief. Doc switched me to this today and can already tell the big difference. I can actually function somewhat normal and continue physical therapy."

January 15, 2014

Acetic acid

wound cleansing

"I have used this in wound care for 10 yrs; it is to flush the wound if the infection gets nasty smelling and or thick drainage. But do consult a doctor."

October 14, 2009

Amlodipine

high blood pressure

"I've had high bp, in the 140-160/90-100 range for a number of years, stubbornly refusing to take medication, as I eat a healthy, low-salt diet, and exercise regularly. However, the high numbers persisted, and my current doctor told me I need to take something. She gave me this, at 10mg a day, and I reluctantly tried it. Well, to my amazement, my numbers were down to the 120/80 range almost immediately, with zero side effects! And that I get it free at the local Public, only makes it better. I also found that my chronic shortness of breath vanished, except occasionally, and I felt "normal" again! Like I had been living at far less than at optimal level, and now I was back...."

February 12, 2017

Voltaren

rheumatoid arthritis

"The doctor prescribed me this medicine to take for a week. It helps to reduce the pain for only short period of time. The good thing is I don't get any side effects except mild diarrhea."

December 10, 2010

Ziprasidone

bipolar disorde

"I was in a very bad place at the time I started taking it. My doctor wanted to ween me off of Effexor after 7 years of 300mg of it. I'll tell you coming off the Effexor is like coming off hard drugs like heroine! I'm not sure if the Zeldox (what they call geodon in Canada) was helping or making it worse. I officially got off the effexor after 10 weeks of weening and I'm still currently on 80mg of Zeldox. I will say you have to eat with this med or else you're really only giving your body half of what you're putting in it. I'm a week into lithium at 600mg. I'm feeling fantastic, but I'm thinking about weening off of the Zeldox, I do not believe its being effective and I'm just getting negative side effects from it."

July 25, 2016

Temazepam

insomnia

"This is the only thing that helps me fall asleep and STAY asleep, and I have tried everything. I started out at 15 mg, but then cut back to 7.5 which worked fine. I highly recommend this one."

December 21, 2014

Flecainide

atrial fibrillation

"This medicine works in 20 minutes for me. Too bad more doctors aren't familiar with it. Even some of my own cardiologists never prescribed it; took 15 years of lone atrial fibrillation and one savvy old cardio doctor in the ER one night to make life easier. Now I don't leave home without it."

July 27, 2013

Topiramate

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

"I started taking Topiramate several years ago for pain/neuropathy, as I read these posts I found out it could also be helping my obesity, fibromyalgia, Crohns and my smoking. I stopped taking it about two months ago because I was having kidney stone problems and thinking this medicine could be the reason why. In the two months I have gained 25lbs, I'm in so much pain I can't wrap my head around it, and my smoking is got in out of control. I had no idea this medicine could or was helping all my other issues so I'm going back on it to see if I loose the weigh, control my pain, stop smoking, Although kidney stones can be the most excruciating pain ever! I'd rather have that pain once a year than suffer every day in my other pain."

February 26, 2015

ParaGard

birth control

"Had put in place 6 weeks post partum. Had no symptoms other than I don't think I've lost as much baby weight. Same diet as with previous babies. Perhaps I'm older but it is unusual how my body is acting. Also, periods are terrible. Second time out of 4 periods that I've thought I was pregnant. I've always had 24 day cycles with a 2 or 3 day flow. Now there is no consistency and a 7 day flow. And I'm going on 36 days no period so I'm going to take a pregnancy test. I don't like not knowing!! :("

August 13, 2017

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"I am so happy I looked up preparation suggestions a week ahead of time and began a low-residue diet ahead of time. I think that has made all the difference after reading comments here. Very little grease or spice in the 4-5 days leading up, no booze to dehydrate, and drank lots of fluids day before suprep. I also mixed with powerade white cherry thanks to a suggestion here, and had homemade vegetable broth prepared and warmed to combat chills. I took phenergen ahead of time and slept most of today while the medication took effect. It is disappointing that we have to turn to the internet to get a fully accurate picture of what we are in for when it comes to medical procedures, but glad this site exists. happy pooing"

August 14, 2017

Valacyclovir

herpes simplex, suppression

"Dark chocolate triggers it horribly as well as peanut butter. Taking one 500mg a day will supress it and prevent outbreaks but if you get a bad case due to a low immune system or something you ate with high Argine B then I've had to take 2 pills at 500 mg 3 tx a day to get this to work fast and alleviate painful systems within a week. I'm wondering if I would have to take less with more mg or with a brand rather than a generic"

July 14, 2016

Apremilast

plaque psoriasis

"I have had severe plaque psoriasis on my scalp for 5 years and up until this medication literally nothing had helped me. I did every topical, several drugs and even a uv light to treat it. Once it spread to my body I had had enough and was put on this medication. It has almost cleared up my psoriasis completely, and it works fast. However the side effects for me have been horrific. I am terribly nausous and have diahrea literally every time I take it, this subsides within the hour and I can carry on with my day. Yes it's horrible and I've considered stopping the medication; however the fact that I haven't should be proof of just how well it works."

July 30, 2015

Effexor

depression

"This drug is awful. I started taking it for depression over 11 years ago and I've been on doses 75 mg up to 300mg. I'm currently taking 150mg and I'm so addicted. I've tried so many times to get off the drug and can't go longer than that third day. It will make u sick and crazy. My advice to anyone is never start it. It may as well be classified like painkillers and other addictive drugs. Please do not start this medication. Oh and btw I'm still very much depressed!!"

October 12, 2016

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got mine put in December 2013... I absolutely love my birth control! It comes out the end of this year and I plan on getting it put in again! My periods are light for 4 days. I spot a little every once in a while but no complaints!"

June 5, 2016

Clindamycin

bacterial infection

"Last Wednesday 4/22/2015, I went to the dentist for a severe tooth ache. I wasn't sure if I had a really bad cavity or an abscessed tooth. The technician takes an X-ray of the infected tooth, and the dentist offers to pull it, I say alright cause I'm thinking it is a cavity. Novocaine won't numb it, my left lower next to last jaw tooth is throbbing. The dentist tries to pull it out with a pair of forceps. I came out of the chair in pain, then she tells me I have an abscessed tooth! I've been taking this antibiotic for 5 to 6 days, and it is just now starting to take effect. I'm taking 150 mg, 2 capsules three times daily till gone. I eat before I take it, and this medicine still makes me feel nauseated."

April 27, 2015

Estarylla

birth control

"THIS MEDICINE IS THE DEVIL! If you want to feel paranoid, confused, like the worst bitch, anxious and destroy every relationship that's dear to you----> take this stuff! I guarantee at least u won't get pregnant! I smashed up and flushed all my pills today cuz I can't take this rubbish anymore! "

May 13, 2017

Liraglutide

obesity

"A very disappointing experience.The cost of the monthly supply was not the only negative factor. The nausea, the not feeling myself and the unusual liver test were all deterrents to continuing on the program. After 2 months I could not go on yes I lost some weight but not enough to continue with the horrible side effects of the drug and all the weight came back on. We are human and always looking for the quick fix, however this product is dangerous and the Pharmaceutical company that released it should refund all people that it did not work on."

February 16, 2017

Wellbutrin

depression

"Unfortunately this medication did not work out well for me at all. I was on 150mg of Wellbutrin a generic SR version. In the first week I took the medicine first thing in the morning as directed (for me that's about 7a.m.), and the rest of the day I had intense/severe headaches. Mind you, I already take medication daily for migraines because I'm a chronic sufferer, and my migraine medication was being blown out of the water! I felt like I had several ice picks in my head. The other issue I noticed immediately was that I was having an extremely difficult time sleeping and if I did fall asleep I'd have very vivid and awful nightmares. Other apparently issues were having memory loss and abnormal behavior. Not for me!!!"

March 8, 2017

Polyethylene glycol 3350

constipation

"Absolute life changer. I have used this product (brand Restoralax in Canada, Miralax in US) as have sufferred from chronic constipation which has led to muliple fissures that are extremely painful and even debilitating. After trying other products without success, I dscovered Restoralax and it has changed my life. Initially, it took about 5 days of daily use to work and now I only need to 'maintain' and take it approximately once or twice per week or every other week. Have spoken to a few Specialists as I was concerned about continued use but all were supportive of using the product."

November 14, 2015

Amlodipine

migraine prevention

"I would get migraines weekly and when it wasn't a migraine it was a headache that turned into a tension headache and later lead back to a migraine. I tried everything and was put on everything. Finally, I tried amlodipine and the next day, no headache no migraine. I was amazed. I take it every night before bed. I didn't feel dizzy and haven't had any swelling. I was worried cause my blood pressure runs low already, but I'm doing so much better now and no side effects."

December 13, 2013

Tamiflu

influenza

"Both my children and I got the flu and were prescribed tamiflu. I was surprised that even with insurance it cost 46 bucks per prescription. Seems a bit high to me. I couldn't even get my kids to take it because the taste of it made my son throw up. I stopped taking mine about three days in because of how sick to my stomach it made me feel. If I get the flu again I will just ride it out and not bother with the tamiflu."

March 8, 2016