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Amlodipine

high blood pressure

"Norvasc caused extreme leg and ankle edema and did not improve hypertension much. After 6 weeks of use I was put on lisinopril and within 2 days had no more leg swelling and blood pressure lowered greatly. So far so good on new medication."

February 22, 2015

Zoloft

depression

"I am taking Zoloft 50 mg since more than 10 years, to deal with depression. My only problem is that I get SLEEP FULL OF DREAMS ONLY. My Doctors have tried a lot by giving many different sleeping medications, but all in vain. I have come across a couple of patients with the same problem. In case any of you have faced the same problem, please share your experience. If you have been able to solve this problem (of sleep full of dreams), please let me know how. Thanks."

June 16, 2011

Zutripro

cough and nasal congestion

"I recommend this for any adult that can take it. It works super fast unlike other cough medicines. Kind of expensive but worth the money to feel better. Be very careful if taken this. It made me tired and sleepy. I also itched some. But I stopped coughing and I could breath."

February 13, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've had a horrible experience with this birth control. It was my first time going on birth control so my doctor recommended gildess. I gained over 20 pounds in 5 months. I had a decrease in sex drive. I also had horrible mood swings, not just while I was pms'ing but all the time. I actually just stopped taking birth control because I hated the way it made me feel. If anyone has any recommendations for me that will make me feel a little better, I would appreciate it. this was the worst birth control though."

November 11, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I was on June fe for a year and recently switched to a different brand of birth control. Overall, it did what it was supposed to do: prevented pregnancy. However, it gave me constant mood swings and anxiety. I had never dealt with these things before, so I knew that I could relate it to the pill. My periods became barely existent and I would skip periods almost every other month. It sounds like a dream, but it can get a little stressful when you rely on periods to prove that you are not pregnant. Overall, I had a decent experience, but I decided to try something else to try to get rid of the anxiety. Also: I was off of the pill for a month in between trying a different type and let me just say it was the happiest I've been in a long time!"

October 4, 2016

Baclofen

muscle spasm

"This medicine saved me during a sudden, incredibly intense muscle spasm in my neck/back. Side effects were mostly drowsiness but it gave me time to heal and let me sleep during the painful period. Great medication."

May 18, 2008

Contrave

obesity

"I am 30 yo, 5'6, and starting weight 208. I have tried dieting and exercising with no real results. I work at a doctor's office where we have reps come in for different drugs so I was able to ask a lot of questions before deciding to try this med. I took my first tablet yesterday with food and experienced a little nausea for a couple hours but after it subsided I had tons of energy. I had a little trouble getting to sleep but once I did fall asleep I had lots of odd dreams. Today I took the tablet with no food and did not experience any nausea and my energy level calmed down slightly but I still felt good. My only real complaint today is stomach pain/gas pains and a little diarrhea."

November 10, 2015

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I must be one of the lucky ones. I'm 30 just had my 2nd child 4 months ago which is why I'm sure it was easy. Literally had one cramp during insertion. Had it put in yesterday and I'm experiencing NO cramping whatsoever. Am lightly bleeding though so we shall see how long this lasts. Not giving 10 stars bc I'm on only on day 2 so I don't have much experience with it."

October 20, 2015

Latuda

bipolar disorde

"I was prescribed Latuda, and I only took it for about two weeks before begging to be switched to something else. It might have just been me, but it made me angry and uncomfortable all the time. Restless, pissed off, and definitely did not help my depression. I'm now taking Abilify and Seroquel and those seem to be helping a lot. I'm writing a review as a caution to those just starting: if you get raged out while on this medicine, SWITCH right away! This is not supposed to happen!"

November 18, 2014

Paliperidone

schizoaffective disorde

"Although it helped with my delusional thoughts, it completely destroyed my life. I have anhedonia, loss of sex drive, fatigue, can't play football or any sports, my mind is blank, 40 kg weight gain, always hungry, can't get drunk. Feeling down sometimes. Robbed every joy from me."

September 6, 2017

Lorazepam

anxiety

"I am 25 years old and for the first time in my life I had a severe panic attack so bad that I lost all feelings in my limbs, my breathing was so fast that my lips curled over my teeth and my hands were temporarily and uncontrollably clenched. My husband rushed me to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack and there my pulse was 180 and my BP 170/100. I have never experienced anything so fearful and horrific physically. There they gave me ativan which completely calmed me down. Ever since I am prescribed Lorazepam .5 mg as a PRN and when I feel anxious or agitated and it really amping up I will not even hesitate to take one. I truly believe this drug has helped me get through my days and has 100% worked as a preventative for attacks."

October 12, 2015

Nitrofurantoin

bladder infection

"I am finding it VERY hard to believe these bad reviews of Macrobid.Im thinking these are the apple cider vinegar, D-Mannose and cranberry juice people, NONE of which cure UTIs. I have been battling reccurent and/or relapsing UTI's for a few years, despite being celibate. Up until now Bactrim worked, yes, it gave me a headache and made my heart race, but it worked. Then I tried monurol worked a few times, expensive beyond, then stopped. yesterday I tried Macrobid first time..no side effects. Had I listened to these reviews, I would have killed myself before taking it.. It seems to be working. It doesnt kill your gut flora Its considered one of the SAFEST of the UTI drugs. All I can say is do not be afraid to try it!!"

September 24, 2016

Seroquel

bipolar disorde

"I was prescribed this for sleep and my doctor told me it has multiple uses and can be used for Bi Polar as well. Unfortunately this medication causes auditory hallucinations I am a 24 year old male and I will have to have a talk with my doctor about this."

February 5, 2013

Wellbutrin XL

depression

"Started this med on June 2nd 2015 with 75mg no difference a month later, I am up to 150mg no difference scrappy mood no desire to do anything. I drag my self out of bed every morning I am now on 300mg a month later hopefully some miracle would happen I am going to give another month with the 300mg dose, if there is no change, I am trying some thing else. I am so sick of this drugs that take weeks to work and then no result so you have to try something else. I'll keep you posted. By the he way today July 26 is my 3rd day on 300mg. Wish me luck"

July 26, 2015

Amitriptyline

migraine prevention

"I'm from the UK, and have had severe migraine for the past 20 years. They have affected not only me but my family in many ways. I don't know how they put up with it really. I have been taking 10mg at night for the past 3 months and apart from a little sleepiness in the morning it has transformed my life. My migraines initially lessened in intensity to the extent that now I just feel very tired on the days when I would have had one - this I can cope with. My regret is that I did not find out about this medicine sooner as I could have enjoyed my life and my children when they were younger more."

July 11, 2012

Lialda

ulcerative colitis, active

"I take two Lialda pills every morning..(1.2gm), Lialda helped my stomach pains and bleeding tremendously! I recommend to everyone! It took a good 2 months to really show a big difference but I am so happy I finally found something that helps. It has taken me years to finally find something. Also, Contact your doctor or Lialda because it%u2019s really expensive but you can get their coupon card and only pay $10 a month."

October 14, 2013

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got my nexplanon put on Feb 2 2017 and since then I been on and off bleeding I hate it hurts and I just want it to stop. My libido is still high but I can't have sex because of the bleeding"

March 24, 2017

Lorcaserin

obesity

"I've been on Belviq just over a year and have lost 47 lbs. I also do the Fast Diet two days a week and eat sensibly the other 5. I haven't exercised. Went from a size 1X to a ladies Large (I am tall 5'10"). Belviq also has helped with depression. The first couple weeks on it I felt a little euphoric and forgetful. No side effects otherwise. I love this drug and hope I can stay on it the rest of my life. I have Hashimotos and have tried every supplement and diet in the past and have never had this kind of success."

March 5, 2015

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I am getting the Nexplanon removed tomorrow and I can not wait!! I started the birth control in October of 2015 and the first 6 months was completely fine. This past year or so has been horrible!! I have been on my period for the past few months on and off. I have no idea when it is going to come or go. As if that's not bad enough, I have been depressed/ very irritated. I cry every day about the tiniest things that make me upset. Before I started this birth control I was not an emotional person at all. Now I cry ALL THE TIME. It makes me feel like I'm truly depressed but I don't have anything to be sad about. I have zero sex drive as well because I am always so tired and just not in the mood. Can't wait to get rid of this thing!!"

February 23, 2017

Lexapro

anxiety

"Lexapro has given me my life back. Now I'm back to work, back at the gym, socializing, running errands - all things that for the past year I could not do. I feel more at ease with life in general and my depression has also lifted. My husband has noted that I'm much easier to get along with and in turn he is happier. I've tried other meds in the past but this has worked wonders for me. I started on 5mg then after 2 months I went to 10mg. No weight gain at all, sleeping better and smiling more."

March 16, 2015

Tegretol

peripheral neuropathy

"It took approximately 3 months for the Tegretol to have any effect. When it did it was almost overnight. Also found that taking Xanax with it helps tremendously (with Doctor approval of course). I take up to 3 mg Xanax with 3 times daily and 200 mg Tegratol 2 times daily. It really works. The burning has almost ceased."

December 2, 2011

Cymbalta

ibromyalgia

"I am a 45 year old male who tore major muscle groups in the right side of my back and neck 23 years ago. I have suffered horribly since then. I have had surgeries but the pain was still bad after. The first breakthrough was Lyrica as it addressed the nerve pain. Now, it appears Cymbalta may have dealt with the remainder of the nerve pain. It has only been a week but I have cut back on Lyrica and feel only 10% of the pain I once had. If I can survive this ungodly string of opening side effects (sweating, anxiety, weakness, nausea, constipation, dizziness) things may end up OK after all this time. Due to comments on this forum, I am going to ignore the side effects and wait until they go away. If they do go away, then Cymbalta is amazing."

August 19, 2011

NuvaRing

birth control

"In was prescribed Nuvaring because I wasn't sure if I was ready for an IUD yet so my doctor thought Nuvaring would be a good alternative. The only positive experience I had was putting it in. Easy. Didn't have to think about it anymore. Until about 24 hours later. All of a sudden a ton of symptoms hit me at once. Complete loss of appetite. Nausea. Vomiting. Pain in my legs. Pain in my abdomen. Headaches. Dizziness. Vision changes. Turns out, I'm allergic to Nuvaring. I immediately took it out; over a month later and I'm still having some symptoms. Definitely make sure you read the possible side effects before using the ring, even if you've taken birth control before!"

February 7, 2017

Zolpidem

insomnia

"I suffer from both sleep onset and sleep maintenance insomnia. My doctor recommended that I take 5 mg (half a dose) of Ambien prior to bedtime. In terms of overriding sleep onset insomnia, this product is excellent. It also does a good job of keeping me asleep throughout the night; however, I still wake up approximately five to six hours later. (My ideal amount of sleep is seven to eight hours). Still, getting six hours of uninterrupted sleep is preferable to eight hours of fitful sleeping. It's also worth mentioning that Ambien doesn't leave me feeling groggy in the morning. Unlike some of the other reviewers here I haven't experienced any of the more pernicious negative side-effects, e.g. the various somnambulist activities."

May 20, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"Do not used this. I was switched over by CVS off of Mononessa and it has been the worst thing for me EVER. I have been on Estarylla for about 4 months and I have gained about 20 pounds (keep in mind I run at least 10 miles a week along with weight training 5-6 times a week) so this weight gain is absurd. Along with the weight gain I spot for a week before my period, then my period lasts me a week. With Mononessa I would only have my period with no side effects for 5 days. Now here I am on Estarylla and I have become an emotional wreck and cry without any reasoning. Two weeks before my period I become so nauseous I cannot get out of bed. The bloating is absurd as well. Basically if you want to feel like crap then go ahead and take this."

November 20, 2017

Metronidazole

bacterial vaginitis

"I have been taking this medicine for 5 days now 3xs a day. I also was just starting my cycle when I begin taking this medicine for BV. It has completed clear up the heavy discharge and foul smell, but the side effects has had me sick. Every day I feel nauseous, no appetite, and find myself awoke in the middle of the night. I have had no energy and everything I try to eat feels like it gives me indigesgion. Working and taking these pills have made it very difficult this past week. Today which is Saturday I took the 1st pill but I skip the 2nd one due to feeling absolutely horrrible. Well now it's bedtime and I've taken the the 3rd one.I'm not taking any of them tomorrow because I can't stand another day of this sickening feeling."

February 12, 2017

Metformin

min)

"The first week of taking Metformin (Glucophage) I was extremely sick! But after that intail first week of taking the pill, I was better. I take 1000mg in the morning and at night; making that 2000mg a day. So far it hasn't given me any issues. Haven't noticed much weight loss but so far I am happy with it."

September 25, 2009

Belbuca

chronic pain

"I've just had my first dose, so too soon to review it's effectiveness. It is very difficult to open the packaging and apply even after practicing with the trainer they provide. This morning I found some things that helped me and I hope they might help others. I cut past the suggested lines at least 1/8 of an inch (my shaky fingers barely got the first one open, ha) Instead of using my fingers, I used tweezers to pick up and place the patch in my cheek. Good luck to all!"

August 19, 2016

Skyla

birth control

"Getting skyla hurt, mostly because I never had anything shoved into my cervix so it was a pain I can't compare it to. I wanted to stop her half way but I wasn't going to bail half way in. The pain stopped 30 mins after insertion. I was worried it would hurt to move so I just napped once I got home from the gynos office and didn't have sex for 2 weeks after insertion. I feel fine. Sometimes Ill get a dull pain but its very managable. As for my periods. I had it inserted in January, and I just got my period on February 6th, I am currently still on my period. It has been 12 days and I'm not very happy about that, but it has been a substantial decrease in the amount of blood. I use a divacup so I know its gone down at least 80%."

February 17, 2017

Januvia

diabetes, type 2

"I guess medicines don't work the same for everybody. I have been taking Januvia (50mg) for 6 months now and have had no side effects at all. I take 3 metformin daily. My blood sugar readings have gone down from 8.1 to 6.9 (Canadian scale). I thought I was heading for type 1 but Januvia really works for me. Like many things, you could just try it and see for yourself."

July 1, 2015

Megestrol

abnormal uterine bleeding

"About two weeks ago I had to be hospitalized because I was bleeding severely and my blood level (which I may be saying that wrong) dropped down to 5.4. I had to have a blood transfusion and they gave me several rounds of medication within two days to see what would stop the bleeding. The one that worked was the Megestrol 40 mg. It says to take 4 times daily and my doctor wants me to take the medication until my next appointment which is 04/04/2017. I stopped bleeding the day that they gave it to me and for about two days I took as instructed and now I take one pill every other day from fear that if I stop completely that the bleeding may come again. So far I have not had any issues and I've been taking for about 2 weeks now."

March 22, 2017

Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack

vaginal yeast infection

"Im 18yrs old and 34weeks pregnant and this is my first yeast infection....i bought the kroger brand 3-day combo pack im now going through the first night very mild itching with the meds no burning at all and i feel really relieved compared to the symptoms i was having before trying the meds. Hopefully the next 2 nights are this easy!"

August 19, 2015

Humira

ankylosing spondylitis

"Made me feel terrible, didn't relieve pain and was given to me even though my family has a history of lymphoma despite my warning the doctor of this. Beware this treatment for AS, gives you worse health problems than the pain it treats."

August 25, 2015

Alprazolam

anxiety

"I typically dislike and try to avoid taking medications whenever possible, but with a recent anxiety diagnosis, I was convinced to at least keep some of this on hand in case I need it. I must say that I LOVE Xanax. It really calms me down within about 20 minutes of taking it and helps me sleep almost irrespective of what is going on, but it doesn't leave a hangover effect the next morning. I'm currently in the phase of trying to find a more "regular" medication to control my anxiety/OCD (currently trying venlafaxine), as the Xanax isn't meant to be a daily thing. In the meantime, I'm still using this when I feel I need it. Ativan and Valium don't compare."

March 8, 2011

Butoconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"This was THE BEST TREATMENT for me. I was taking 1 Diflucan pill a day for 2 weeks and it did not began to relieve the discomfort of this problem. One treatment of Gynazol took care of the pain, swelling and discomfort OVERNIGHT! Talk to your doctor!"

July 23, 2009

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been on this pill for about 10 months now. The first 6 months for me were horrible. Constant nausea from the time I woke up until I went to sleep. This was my last hope, I have been on Loestrin fe, Microgestin, NuvaRing and every one of them gave me constant yeast infections. I'd get rid of one and within a week I'd have another. So after this birth control, I was going to give up, but I wanted to be sure. Now, I'm great. Haven't gained any weight at all, my boobs haven't gotten any bigger which sucks (32A...yea, I know), I don't have nausea anymore. And it's free on my insurance."

August 20, 2013

Celexa

depression

"Got this as a prescription from my doctor, after spending endless hour doing research on this medication I decided to give it a try. I was on celexa for almost 5 months. During this time I felt like a cloud has over my head the whole time, my brain did not function and I felt like life was absolutely unbearable. Might work for some people but It did more harm than good while I was on it. Had to stop. I've found that what got me my life back was an alternate method that came as a lifesaver for me that didn't involve medication. It involves steps to being more motivated and accomplishing things daily. http://happylifeengine.com/archives/30 I am back to being me and I feel hopeful about the future. I just needed ti be shown how to get my life back on track. Hope you all get your life back as I did . "

February 26, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been using Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 for decades. My periods are very light only requiring a panty liner and experience no cramps. I stopped taking birth control for a year after my husband had a vasectomy. I was doubled over at my desk with cramps and my period was very heavy. I started using Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 again and I was back to light periods and no cramps. Once and awhile my OBGYN would give me a sample of another brand that was new on the market only for me to have heavier periods and cramps. Two issues I can't aleviate are bloating 3-5 lbs for a week and period mood swings. With AHA it's free. Without it is about $25-$30/ month."

July 10, 2017

Effexor XR

hot flashes

"Efexor has been instrumental in controlling my hot flashes and my mood. The only drawback I find is when I have a lapse; besides the hot flashes getting worse; is brain-zaps, they are annoying but I learned that they are not dangerous. Also the generic is not as effective for me as the brand name. I highly recommend it."

April 18, 2013

Cetirizine

allergic rhinitis

"Make the itching stop. I took this for Hayfever and it worked. BUT, it then caused me to have head to toe bumps and itchiness even after stopping taking it. The itching is keeping me up at night. I am hoping to wait it out and never take it again. Also while I was taking it my eyes and face got really, really swollen. I am still not sure if this was from an unusually bad allergy season or the Zyrtec, but I am going to guess it is the Zyrtec because my allergies have never caused this before (usually I just have sinus and itchy eyes). "

June 9, 2011

Atomoxetine

adhd

"My son ADHD sensory processing and now since putting him on strattera 10 mg diagnosed aspergers is off and on with strattera . I see improvement but after a few weeks psychiatrist out him on respirodone half of .25 . However , not sure what is working anymore ."

November 27, 2016

Zyrtec

urticaria

"CIU or Chronic Idiopathic Urticia has been my recent diagnosis. I've had outbreaks of Hives for many many years, lasting from weeks to months. Most recently I've been seeing a specialist and he has me on cyclosporine. tough drug to take but cleared my hives and if I have an occasional small outbreak, zrytec does the trick and knocks it out. I also had a shot that was doctor recommended and the first dose cleared my hives but second did not, so on to the cyclosprine"

October 7, 2016

Xulane

birth control

"The absolute worst. I was nauseated the entire time on it followed by the worst headaches of my life. My other half thought I was dying due to having no energy. Don't use this product."

January 6, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"Its pretty good working but what most of these people are doing wrong is your supposed to eat before you take the pill or you will possibly get pukey just remember that but would recommend"

March 19, 2017

Lifitegrast

dry eye disease

"I had to stop taking this drug primarily because it just messed up my sinus' and burnt where I have plugs in. Made the situation worse not better. I don't think this drop should be used with punctal plugs..."

March 12, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"Worst bc pill ever. I've been on a few different pills and i've never had a bad reaction until i took this one. I was getting my period twice a month and had awful mood swings."

April 10, 2015

BuSpar

anxiety

"I was prescribed BuSpar by my doctor and I am hesitant to take it. I have seizure disorder and take Dilantin (phenytoin). My doctor is aware of this, but I have read that BuSpar may negatively react to the seizure medication. I hope it works and doesn't interact with my other medicines. I have been on benzodiazepines such as Klonopin and Xanax and built up a tolerance. I was taking unusually high dosages and was recently weened off. "

October 23, 2009

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"This pill didn't work for me. I was it for 3 months. I spotted for several weeks (probably 6 weeks), gained weight (went from size 0 to a 4 -6) and felt depressed and suicidal. I switched back to a pill I had been on several years ago (Levora/Portia). It's been 2.5 weeks since I switched pills and I already feel back to normal. I'm back to size 0, mental health is normal, and no more spotting. Jolessa didn't work with my body's chemistry but that doesn't mean it doesn't work. The birth control pill is trial and error, in my opinion. Find what works for you."

September 15, 2011

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I have been suffering from anxiety for 3 years now, was on citalopram for 2 years and slowly came off them up until a couple of weeks ago where my anxiety came back with a vengeance, my doctor recommended Escitilopram and apart from the first week of the drug getting into my system and causing a sicky feeling and a empty head, once I past that feeling after a week or so my anxiety had disappeared and is now non existant, now I can move on with my life"

March 26, 2016

Cymbalta

generalized anxiety disorde

"I initially took Cymbalta for distonia, which was involuntary movement in my hands caused by a type of Muscular Dystrophy. A combination of Cymbalta, Neurontin, and Tramadol are very effective in reducing my pain. After several months I noticed a great change in my personality. To make a long story short, I realize I've dealt with anxiety most of my life. Cymbalta has literally changed my life. If this medication had been available in the 1960's or 1970's my life would have been dramatically different. I can't imagine life without Cymbalta."

July 30, 2015

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"Just started a week ago and ended up taking 2 instead of one pill the first dose. Aside from being dizzy and jittery that first night the only side effect I have noted is being very thirsty. My energy level is several times what it used to be, but it is not frantic or jittery. As far as mood, things seem to not be bothering me as much, which is great. I am a diabetic and my numbers have been great, a couple of lows but that is my fault for not eating...I have found that I have to force myself to eat and while I still think about food my cravings have greatly decreased. So far down a pound a day."

April 17, 2015

Movantik

constipation, drug induced

"Movantik worked like a charm for me - when used correctly, meaning no sooner than 2 hours after your last meal or 1 hour before your FIRST meal of the day. I suffer from pain due to nerve damage in lower back (S1 nerve root) after multiple surgeries and take oxy and percocet daily. When I did not follow that very simple schedule (by accident), ie, took it too close to my last meal, I had horrible bloating, pain, cramping and terrible diarreah. So I would GUESS that many of the negative reviews on here MAY be b/c of misuse."

December 8, 2016

Zolpidem

insomnia

"Periodically, I take Ambien. I have tried other sleep aids, Lunesta, Seroquel and others. However Ambiem is the one sleep prescription that allows me a good nights sleep and wake up without a drugged feeling. I am then ready to 'take on the world'. Ambien is great and I would definitely recommend it."

January 3, 2011

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I had a condom break on June 30 and quickly took plan B within 2 hours of the accident. I was freaking out because I read that it doesn't work after ovulation and my last period was on June 10 and I am pretty sure I had already ovulated. On July 9 I took a pregnancy test because my period was a couple days late and it was negative and finally today July 11 I got my period this morning. So yes this does work even post ovulation. Some side effects I had were nausea, period like cramping, lots of white discharge, sore breasts,delayed period and fatigue. And now heavy heavy HEAVY period. Worth the side effects though."

July 12, 2016

Celexa

depression

"I have been off and on medicines for depression for over 10 years. I love Celexa. I have energy and it helps with my anxiety too. It did take a few weeks to kick in. I really recommend this antidepressant because I think it's multi-purpose and does it's job."

January 21, 2009

Tapentadol

pain

"Was prescibed Nucynta 100mg initially. It took effect within approx. 1hr. I, too, felt loopy & out of it. I felt I was hallucinating and had strange off the wall kind of "dreams". So I called Dr back & exchanged the prescription. I had asked to try the 75mg but guess I scared Dr with my symptoms. So I was prescribed 50mg. I have been on this dosage for 4 days. Doesn't last long enough and does NOTHING to manage my pain. I have spinal stenosis as well as scoliosis and degeneration of discs (virtually no discs) between L1-L5. Osteoarthritis in knees as well as in lower back. This medication works well on some, not so with others. "

September 18, 2012

Propofol

anesthesia

"I had an epidural using propofol as the anesthesia. Three days after the procedure, I felt light headed and collapsed causing much damage to my left knee, head, face, and back. The Doc said it was impossible that the drug stayed in my system that long. I know when something goes wrong after surgery, and something did."

January 16, 2016

Eletriptan

migraine

"Relpax works well most of the time, but occasionally it doesn't get rid of all the pain of a migraine. It takes about 40 minutes to stop the aura and flashing lights, and begins to attack the migraine pain. Overall it's okay. Why is it so expensive, though? "

April 24, 2014

Diclofenac

osteoarthritis

"Can't even open the tube. Have a friend with severe allergies (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). Between the alcohol and fragrance it can not be opened in the home. Then read all the side effects. Wish I had known this before I purchased it. Thankfully, insurance paid for it."

December 10, 2017

Isotretinoin

acne

"Accutane saved my life, plain and simple. I've tried the facial burn and peel method, but only attained severe blistering and sunburn. Before that, I'd tried everything, and I mean everything. After I'd literally burned my face off to no prevail, I'd basically given up on trying to get rid of my acne. Sometime later (and after about 7 years of living with alternating moderate to severe acne), I had accepted that I was going to just have to live out my life with acne (my mom is still struggling with hers). But after trying Accutane, I couldn't be happier. If you have stubborn acne, you need to try this."

December 2, 2014

Clonazepam

seizure prevention

"I have been taking Clonazepam for nearly 30 years. Started at 15 years of age and went from approximately 300 mild absent spells (i call them mind blanks) to 5. Huge impact on my life. I am on the original dose of 1mg but on my tired days i take an extra 1mg in the afternoon or evening. In the last 6 years or so I've suffered terrible insomnia which has me some nights not sleeping at all. So not sure if thats related..especially given this drug is used for insomnia and anxiety. I may have side effects but have been taking it so long i dont really notice. Also took this through 3 pregnancies and have 3 healthy children. Wish i could come off but too busy with work and kids."

June 18, 2016

Azor

high blood pressure

"My blood pressure averaged 160/110. This was the first medicine I was prescribed for high blood pressure, and the next day I started getting readings in the 120/80 range and have been normal ever since. I have not had one side effect from this medicine in 3 months now."

November 17, 2008

Entocort EC

crohn's disease, acute

"This has been a miracle medication for me. The cost is a bit high, but the benefits out way the cost. I receive the same benefits as I do from Prednisone, however, with none of the side effects. It works very fast for me. I really think people who have to use prednisone should reconsider and try this medication for moderate flairs. I have had Crohn's disease for 33 years, this is the only medication (except prednisone) that has worked ever so well. "

May 20, 2009

Fluoxetine

anxiety and stress

"I had moderate anxiety. I was prescribed 20 mg first day on it gave me extreme anxiety and made me very unsteady, dizzy, made my palms and feet very sweaty, high pounding heart rate. It lasted throughout the days and made it very hard to sleep until I stopped taking it a week later."

June 3, 2009

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I wanted to post this review because there was SO MUCH NEGATIVITY! This is the first birth control I have ever used and love it. I was terrified it would affect my moods, weight gain, etc. It has done no such thing. My period is lighter and very predictable. Only once or twice in the whole year have I had slight spotting in between placebo pills. I recommend this to anyone who wants the protection, but is afraid of side effects. The only thing to remember is to take this at the EXACT SAME TIME! Since it is low dosage, you have about a 30 minute window to take it. I love it!"

January 6, 2016

Contrave

obesity

"Started Week 4 : 2 pills am/2 pills pm Severe Thyriod, Autoimmune and Hashimotos. -5'9 | 183 | BMI 27 -Plant Protein shake, two salads with protein daily, and with healthy snacks in between -Still hungry after meals -No weight loss in three weeks -Food and sugar cravings VERY present -Alcohol cravings present -Dry mouth -Odd after taste through the day -Severe nausea, bloating and cramping -Constipation -Trouble falling asleep and then not getting quality sleep I plan to stick this out 8 weeks, then I'm out."

July 4, 2015

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I got the Skyla inserted on about day 5 of my period and I was still having a pretty heavy flow. My doctor had me put the Cytotec into my vagina the night before to soften my cervix. That night I took about 400 mg of Ibuprofen because I didn't know if it would cause cramping. I felt nothing from the pill and wasn't in pain. So I went to get the Skyla put in and my doctor said the pill had worked and my cervix was soft. My doctor numbed my cervix which really was uncomfortable because I hate getting shots especially there. I'm not really sure if the numbing did much as I still felt discomfort. The pain was very mild for me though, it just felt someone was poking as far up you as they could possibly go. The procedure was very quick though."

May 3, 2016

Humira

rheumatoid arthritis

"My wife has had rheumatoid arthritis for the past 30 years. This is the only drug that treats the root cause and not the symptoms. In only a short time she has seen a remarkable improvement. In Canada you need to go thought a lengthy approval process to have this drug covered under insurance. It is expensive, but it works. Hopefully the cost will come down as it is proven out and more people start to use it. "

May 29, 2009

Naproxen

osteoarthritis

"I take this for significant pain caused by osteoarthritis. Before my GP put me on it I was losing every morning to barely being able to walk on my knee due to the pain. Started seeing results in less than 24 hours. I was prescribed another medicine with it to prevent side effects, and some other pain killers so sometimes a bit ashamed of the combination, but for the first time in years I am almost entirely pain free all day every day."

October 16, 2012

Bactrim

urinary tract infection

"The ONLY side effect I had from this medicine so far is very slight fatigue right after I take it. Had a pretty bad UTI, took the first dose ( 2 a day every 12 hours) and within a short amount of time there was no more burning, fullness feeling, or pain. I take this for 10 days and I am on day 7. And no dizziness, nausea, vomiting or anything. Don't be afraid to take this medicine BUT! EAT BEFORE YOU TAKE IT!! Like a full meal! I think many people aren't doing this and you should."

March 21, 2017

Amoxicillin

tonsillitis/pharyngitis

"I've been sick for a week. It started out with headache, throat pain, chills and over all just feeling exhausted. I had rapid strep and culture, both appearing negative. This is 7 days later, no change in symptoms and this morning I woke up with little pus pockets in my throat. I've been taking Alkaseltzer for 7 days and the instructions state to see an MD if taken longer than 1 week, so I went to urgent care and was prescribed Amoxicillin. I took 2 Amoxicillin four hours ago and already feel 90% better! I haven't taken antibiotics for many years. I am grateful to be feeling better so quickly~!"

March 12, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I am 20 have been using Alesse for about 2 years now. Good: no pregnancies, lighter, predictable periods with no cramping whatsoever (HUGE plus), no weight gain. Bad: I am completely insane on this pill, extreme mood swings, never happy always in a lulled state of lazy depression, brought to tears by every and anything, constantly tired, no motivation, really low sex drive. Horrible: My skin is at a point where I don't even want to step outdoors and be seen by people! Worst breakouts I have ever had, and perpetual yeast infections. The yeast infections, laziness and diminished sex drive basically erase the need for a birth control pill anyway. Very unhappy."

June 1, 2012

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I started Contrave in August 2015 and lost 21lbs in three months. Though I wish it was more, it was a healthy rhythm of weight loss. I changed health insurance and the new one doesn't cover it despite it being tier 3. I was eventually able to get the discount card to start back around Christmas but I waited till January. I also got the offer to take part in the ScaleDown program so I wanted to wait for the scale. I'll be honest, having to weigh in every day is counter productive and working against me, I'm on week 3 of starting back and haven't lost but also see my weight fluctuations on a daily basis and I do not like it one bit. My advice to anyone out there - Contrave is great. only weigh once a week, don't do the scale program."

January 19, 2016

Tadalafil

erectile dysfunction

"I'm 37, my husband is 63. We tried Viagra and it works. We decided to try Cialis this past weekend just to compare the two. Cialis is UNBELIEVABLE, None of the headaches or side effects that he would get from the Viagra and they really mean it when they say it lasts 36 hours. It is a little expensive, but well worth every penny to see your husbands confidence restored. Ladies take it from a VERY satisfied wife you wont be leaving the house for the entire weekend so get everything you need before he takes the pill. Life is good!"

July 30, 2012

Epiduo

acne

"I'm 13 and I had really bad acne like whiteheads and blemishes a lot of those and then when I used Epiduo after a week the old blemishes peeled off and my skin was clear but I had more whiteheads and pimples but after another 2 weeks they stopped coming out so now I only have the blemishes. And my skin peels more now then before but overall it is far more clear then it was 2 month ago."

July 6, 2013

Oxymetazoline

rosacea

"This is an absolutely terrible medication. It made my rosacea so, so, so, so much worse and caused acne and rosacea bumps that I've never had before after only about 5 days of use. My face feels like it is on fire now even though I have discontinued this medication. I am constantly red. Everything is so much worse than before I started this."

November 22, 2017

Ciprofloxacin

urinary tract infection

"I was super hesitant to take this, but didn't want to be overly paranoid, but wanted my UTI to clear up. My UTI is gone, but by dose 6 I couldn't take it. Dose 4/5 I was exhausted, hardly could get thorough work, and woke up with EXCRUCIATING calf cramp and headache. My cramp won't go away, and I'm hoping by discontinuing this horrid medicine, it will go away soon (looks like it stays in your body 22 hours). I don't think this should be a casually pre-scribed medicine."

March 18, 2017

Copper

birth control

"I had the paragard 2005-2015. Absolutely no issues. I went this route to avoid having to take a pill everyday or take time out of my schedule for a visit to an office for a shot. I was 31 when it was inserted. At the 10 year mark I wanted to get it replaced, ended up getting Mirena due to pharmacy ordering issues. It's been just over a year with the Mirena and I am requesting to have it switched to the ParaGard. Although Mirena is low dose hormone IUD, supposedly restricted to the cervical/uterine location, I prefer just knowing there are no additional hormones ."

October 5, 2016

Propofol

anesthesia

"Propofol given for colonoscopy. Awoke quickly and was alert and feeling fine within minutes after the procedure. On the way home I started sneezing. I have a very runny nose and have been sneezing for the past 24 hours. No other signs of a cold. Was glad to see some others have reported a similar response. I can't find anything from the medical profession that confirms my connection with the medicine and the side effect."

December 13, 2011

Clonidine

opiate withdrawal

"Been on opiates, benzos, alcohol and just about anything I could get my hands on. I'm going into detox very soon and Dr prescribed clonidine. Though not a magical cure all it does take the edge off. Worth a try for sure. Especially for first time detoxers. This is coming from a 25 year addict. At first they will just throw more narcotics at you in the form of benzos. But this is a great alternative. Stay strong."

December 6, 2015

Gabapentin

ibromyalgia

"I have fibromyalgia,chronic fatigue syndrome for 30 yrs, I have like most tried every drug under the sun and non have really worked even at very high doses pain meds do nothing for my pain. I decided to try gabapentin because I read it would help with the insomnia and hopefully stop some of the pain. I stopped all pain meds and started at 100 mg at night, yes I have slept, yes it has relived some of the pain, yes I am like a zombie during the day, no I will not continue it. But I feel it is worth a shot for everyone with FMS or CFS as I see it has helped many."

November 8, 2016

Melatonin

insomnia

"Was good the first week helped me sleep well woke up fine then the 2nd week I woke up feeling like I was having a panic attack and then felt so sleepy I was scared their was something wrong with me and was not feeling right at all and woke up with headaches and feeling groggy all day .. horrible won't take it again."

November 5, 2017

Xanax

anxiety

"I suffer from panic attacks that occur after I go to sleep. I wake up about an hour or so after I fall asleep (I don't have trouble falling asleep) freaking out. My heart is racing, I am terrified and I feel like I will go crazy before it stops. They are so scary because no matter how many times I have suffered through them, I am always sure I am dying when I have one. Previously I was given other medications like Buspar or Paxil, but I didn't tolerate them very well and they did not stop the attacks - only slowed them down. Once I was prescribed Xanax I noticed that the medication would actually stop a panic attack in its tracks, which was a miracle. The medication has almost completely stopped the attacks - but not 100 %."

January 3, 2012

Scopolamine

motion sickness

"Used it on my 7 day cruise. Worked wonderfully during the cruise. No side effects and no nausea, even with 12 to 18 foot seas. About a day after I took the patch off, started having double/blurred vision and am extremely tired, even with 8 1/2 to 9 hours sleep. 4 days later and am still having blurred/double vision and still tired. "

January 6, 2011

Dabigatran

prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation

"I was diagnosed with a blood clotting disorder 10 years ago after a blood clot took 3 ft of my small intestine. I've been on Coumadin ever since until about a month ago when my doctor suggested Pradaxa. Overall it's been a good change, decreased bruising and no blood tests, and increased amount of greens in my diet. The down side is trying to remember to take it twice a day with food. I have noticed a slight change in my weight...it's gone up. I don't know if it's from the Pradaxa or not. Last night I took it after a small snack and suffered almost immediate heartburn/acid reflux. I'm still suffering this morning....hopefully it will pass soon."

October 27, 2011

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I've been on LoEstrin Fe 24 for quite some time, and then I guess my insurance didn't pay for it and I ended up switching to Microgestin Fe 1/20. I've been on this birth control for nearly 2 years, and it's done the job with minimal side effects. I've been taking Microgestin consistently with Neurontin and Adderall while also taking it with other various medications. I mainly switched because Lutera was giving me horrible acne and spotting. With Microgestin, my acne has been relatively normal except the last couple of months, which could have been induced by stress. Periods on Microgestin are shorter and sometimes nonexistent. However, my libido hasn't been the same in years since I've been on birth control, so I'm considering the IUD"

June 26, 2015

MS Contin

pain

"This medicine is great. I have been taking Pain Medicines for 20 years and this is the best so far. I take 3 x 60mg in the morning and 3 x 60 mg in the evening and haven't been in pain for the last 2 years."

May 21, 2009

Vardenafil

erectile dysfunction

"I had tried Viagra and Cialis before Levitra. With Viagra 50mg I got a good erection, but I also got heartburn and a stuffy nose and headache. With Cialis 5mg I got almost no results, but with Levitra 10mg, a good erection that lasted, with very little heartburn or stuffy nose/headache afterward, and another good erection the next morning."

February 13, 2013

Mirtazapine

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I tried this after Citalopram quit on me after about 5 years. What an awful drug for me. It did little for my anxiety and OCD. Some OCD symptoms actually worsened and weaning off it caused extreme anxiety to the point of panic attacks. I'm finally off it after the final rude downshift and am trying Zoloft with good redults so far. Good riddance to bad rubbish."

June 11, 2016

Victoza

diabetes, type 2

"At 1.8 now and doing well but have a great deal of acid reflux at night. It may or may not be a result of the Victoza but no fun. My A1c was always too high so my endo put me on Victoza..a miracle. I was a serious eater and don't even care if I eat at all now. Have lost 10 lbs and feel better. I'm a Type II diabetic but have been on insulin for a long time as I found it to be less trouble than pills. My endocrinologist took me off my Novalog..so far, so good."

June 23, 2012

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

acne

"I have been taking this medicine for a week and my pimples are significantly smaller, which is a plus because I've had severe acne for 3 years now. The only problem is that it gives me insomnia, sweats, headaches in the mornings, stomach sickness, and nausea. The side effects are brutal, and I'm considering finding another solution. This is the third acne medicine I've tried and has helped the most, but also affected me the most negatively."

December 27, 2012

Lisinopril

high blood pressure

"Lisinopril is very effective at reducing my blood pressure. I have to be careful to stay hydrated to avoid the lightheadedness when standing up. I have fibromyalgia and have muscle aches and pains and attributed the muscles aches to that. I missed 2 days of the med and felt pretty good - blood pressure was fine. I know meds stay in our bodies for a few days, so I wasn't concerned. I took the med the next day and realized the awful muscle pain was back. I tried this 2 more times to make sure it wasn't a coincidence. The Lisinopril is causing the extreme muscle aches. No more Lisinopril for me!"

December 29, 2013

Isotretinoin

acne

"I have been struggling with acne since I graduated high school. It got REALLY BAD. Around that time (high school) is when I first took isotretinoin. I took it for about 3 months and it worked wonders for me. However 8 years later the bad acne has reappeared. I take Amnesteem now. I'm in my second week and its making it worse. I don't remember this medicine doing this the first time. The only side effects I've experienced was dry lips, dry skin and dry eyes so far. I hope this gets better for me. If it does I will update this comment."

June 19, 2011

Dihydroergotamine

migraine

"I have been getting severe migraines for more than 25 years. 99% of the time they would result in a trip to the ER for a few injections - since I can't keep anything in my stomach, pills were not a solution. Suppositories to control the vomiting so that I could take pills only made me more miserable - in other ways - and offered little to no benefit. Last year my neurologist prescribed Migranal Nasal Spray. Wow. What a life changer! Within 30 minutes I am good to go with little to no remaining headache. There isn't even enough time for the vomiting to start. I really want to spread the word on this to other migraine sufferers. It has been an amazing solution for me."

January 18, 2012

Tri-Sprintec

birth control

"I have been on tri-sprintec for 3 years now. It has been amazing for me. I have tried a lot of different ones to find which kind was best for me. It's good to talk to your doctor and try different ones because not every type of birth control will work. Not every woman will have the same experience. I took this to make my periods lighter and shorter. I lost weight compared to other ones like nuva ring. It has prevented pregnancy. I already deal with depression but for me this hasn't made it worse or better. I take my pill exactly the same time everyday. This pill has worked really well for me."

December 18, 2015

Modafinil

narcolepsy

"I was good the first two days on this medicine but on the third day I got lots of itching and skin sensitivity. I was hoping this would work for me but it did not."

October 9, 2012

Clonazepam

anxiety

"I have great luck on clonazepam. Not only does it help with anxiety, it helps with my hand pain. As a result I am taking fewer narcos. I have had no luck with gabapentine and lorazapam. I take the clonazepam for 3 weeks then take xanax for the remaining week I have a huge tolerance and I am worried the clonazepam may stop wporking. Someone mentioned hydroxyzine. I found that it is only good for helping with mild allergies and contact dermititis. I am amazed dr. Prescribe this for anxiety Also, being on clonazepam has allowed me to cut back on my other medications, pain meds, muscle relaxers, nuerotin, and anti depressants. The clonazepam controls my anxiety which helps abate my pain easing my depression. Best of luck. "

December 24, 2015

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"So yes it's effective, BUT NEVER GET THIS SHOT. I had it 3 times (9 months) worst nine months of my life. Constant spotting and bleeding, never was able to go on the boat because I didn't have enough bleeding for a tampon but would bleed threw a bathing suit, felt very uncomfortable and always had to think about if I was bleeding, never wore white bottoms or pants. It was THE WORST experience of my life. If you see this DONT TAKE THE SHOT."

May 3, 2015

Gabapentin

ibromyalgia

"After a nightmare of narcotic meds for my fibro I was put on 900mg a day of gabapentin. It didn't work right away, and I wanted to stop taking it. My doctor explained that it sometimes works like an anti depressant can: slowly. She told me to keep at it. Slowly I began to realize that I felt way better! My pain had eased, my sleep was more regular. I haven't experienced any side effects at all. It it is such a mild medicine and one I thank God for everyday. I am at a 1200mg a day dose and will probably increase that slowly as the need arises. I encourage anyone with fibromyalgia to try this med. It may not be narcotic, but it helps!! And thats all that matters."

June 28, 2015

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex April 1. We were so scared we waited 24 hours to get the pill. What can I say I had no symptoms at all my period comes the 22 of every month and today is Apr 8 and I got it!! I got it so early and very light I usually have it very heavy and I'm happy."

April 8, 2014