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Macrobid

Urinary Tract Infection

"Awful medicine, the worst. The side effects outweigh the benefit. Headache the first night, leg and back pain, Sensitive skin, just awful. Pain got worse and worse. I changed my meds to ciproflaxcin. I have used this in the past so hopefully, it will continue to help. I even questioned the doc at urgent care to see if I can take cipro and she offered macrobid. Maybe this urgent care and this medication is something they get a deal on....stay away from macrobid."

June 7, 2017

Lurasidone

Schizophrenia

"I've been on Latuda for a little under 2 and a half years. It almost completely stopped my psychotic symptoms except I still hear voices now and then, mainly when I try to go to sleep, but there are no delusions or paranoia while on the drug. I take cogentin in combination with it because it causes me to shake a lot. Main side effects I experience include anhedonia, shakiness, jaw clenching, and inability to sit still. However, I'm happy with it because it actually works, while other antipsychotic meds I tried did not, and it doesn't cause the endless hunger that I experienced with drugs like Saphris, Haldol, Zyprexa, and Risperdal. It should be noted I am at the max daily dose, which is 160mg."

September 26, 2015

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

Acne

"I've seriously only been using Epiduo for four days and have seen A HUGE improvement. My skin is a little dry but I use Cetaphil moisturizer to balance it out. I am also using Doxycycline along with the topical treatment (Epiduo) and my acne is getting soooo much better. LOVE IT!"

October 31, 2011

Brimonidine

Rosacea

"This cream is absolutely horrible. I will admit the cream initially does what is says it will do, gets rid of the redness. However this is completely temporary, around 6 hours in my experience. What comes afterward is a serious rebound. I spent the day outside in the cold weather (normally a trigger for me, which would normally warrant redness) and when I came back in around 6 hours later my face has never felt hotter in my life. My skin burned and was unbelievably deep red, it looked as if I had held my face up against a fire. This lasted around 2-3 hours. I used it once more thinking my skin needed to get used to it and the results were even worse. I threw away all of my samples after 2 days."

January 31, 2017

Amlodipine / olmesartan

High Blood Pressure

"My blood pressure has been around 160/100. Doctor prescribed Azor 40/10. Just 4 hrs later my reading showed 120/82. I was amazed. I am now on it daily. Thanks to Azor."

January 19, 2015

Loestrin 24 Fe

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"I&#039;m 16 and I have been on Loestrin 24 for about a week and half. The day I got them (and started taking them) was a day after I stopped my period and two days ago I started my period it is like a normal. I don&#039;t think I have gained weight due to me being sick and therefore don&#039;t eat as much as I normally do but I did not lose weight like I normally do when I&#039;m sick. I have been getting cramps which I don&#039;t normally get except the first one or two days of my period. I have been really depressed and I&#039;m not a depressed person. I mean I was crying over the stupidest things like my mom not cooking dinner when I wasn&#039;t even hungry. I&#039;m going to talk to my doctor tomorrow."

November 3, 2010

Linaclotide

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

"So far loving this. Stomach pain has almost disappeared, haven&#039;t had an attack in over a week. Down side is have to be near a bathroom about an hour after taking it but that is manageable. Hopefully it continues to work. Time will tell."

July 21, 2016

Mirtazapine

Anxiety

"I used it at bed time along with Paxil. I have anxiety and at times insomnia. The lower the dose(@ 7.5 mg), the more it becomes a sleep aid. It worked well for both anxiety and insomnia."

March 17, 2015

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

Pain

"I suffer from chronic pain due to severe arthritis and stenosis in my lumbar spine. I take vicodin as needed to alleviate &#039;breakthrough&#039; pain, i.e., occasional pain so great that my usual daily maintenance dose of Embeda ER (morphine/naltrexone) cannot relieve it. It works well, with the usual opioid side effects, hence a score of 8."

December 6, 2016

Isotretinoin

Acne

"I just started this medication on April 1st and after 3 days I started seeing the effects and I can see it&#039;s taking it&#039;s course and working so far. The doctor started me on 40mg two times a day for 4 months. So far only side effect is dryness which was to be expected. "

April 6, 2009

Ropinirole

Restless Legs Syndrome

"Been dealing with restless leg syndrome.for about 2 years. It kept me from falling asleep. First they gave me flexiril. And it did nothing. Than a miracle came about and I was prescribed reprinol and my legs haven&#039;t twitched since . Amazing drug I must say. My sleep has improved greatly"

August 18, 2016

Zoledronic acid

Osteolytic Bone Metastases of Solid Tumors

"I dreaded the side-effects and had NONE. I had the intravenous infusion three days before Christmas 2011 and was scared that I would be flattened by the supposed side-effects like flu-like symptoms, bone ache and so forth and was pleasantly surprised. I am having my second one in just ten days time and hopefully it will be a repeat of the first one."

January 25, 2012

Lamictal

Bipolar Disorde

"This is a very good medication IMO. When you titrate up to the dose intended, you will notice subtle differences. Many times I have thought that this had flattened me out but when I backed off the dose, symptoms came roaring back. No noticeable side effects for me. Helps stability very well, maybe the cause of some anxiety not much tho."

October 28, 2013

Levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"My time with skyla has been an absolute breeze. Ms. Skyla and i have been together since late october 2015 and it has been great. I must admit that the insertion is a bit painful,but you will soon forget. I got cramps for about a weekafter insertion. Nothing that a littlw ibuprofen couldnt tackle. I urge anyone who is thinking about skyla to just do it. I promise it is worth it. Please remember that pain is subjective. Meaning it just depends on the person. "

July 14, 2016

Buspirone

Anxiety

"Have tried Paxil and Lexapro which sent me into hyper-panic and GAD. I was about to give up on medicines and accept my miserable anxiety as a fact of life when my Doctor recommended Buspirone. I noticed my anxiety began to taper the second day I took the medication. No real side effects to speak of through my first week. The one thing it has delivered for me, HOPE!"

March 12, 2011

Propranolol

Anxiety

"I have been suffering with this anxiety problem for years and it was starting to interfere with my life. I am a confident person socially, but my fear of presentations was huge and I would my voice would tremble to the extent where it sounded like I was full on crying. I researched medication for this fear and found propanolol. My doctor prescribed me with 80mg Half Inderal (Propanolol) and despite what some say, he was not hesitant about giving me a prescription and said he regularly gives it to musicians/public speakers etc. It has worked wonders for me, I no longer embarrass my self and now feel happy and confident. You may still feel nervy, but the adrenaline does not kick in. I have not suffered any symptoms and only take it seldomly."

April 8, 2017

Focalin

ADHD

"My 9 year old son has been on various medicines for ADHD since he was 6. We just switched to Focalin 10 mg about 2 weeks ago. We are noticing that by about 1:00 in the afternoon it is completely out of his system and there is no focus. We are going to try a booster dose of 5 mg in the afternoon. I&#039;m going to talk to our doctor about lowering his morning dose because he feels shaky and tired, which I thought would have subsided by now. His focus is terrific but I wonder if we can get the same results by knocking down the dose a bit and adding the booster. Other than that, his sleep and eating habits are the same. Whew!"

January 31, 2010

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"I love Lutera. I am very sensitive to other forms of birth control. Lutera has been one of the only kinds I can take. Pros: light periods, no cramping, no intense side effects, bigger boobs. Cons: Brown periods, slight weight gain. I also tend to get a bit emotional 1 or 2 days before my period....however I am always an emotional person so this could just be me. I have been on Lutera for 6 years ☺"

July 29, 2016

Jolivette

Birth Control

"I took Jolivette 6 weeks after I went home with my first baby. A year after we went on vacation for four days and I forgot it at home. After vacation I took it and everything was fine. A week later I got my period. I thought it wasn&#039;t a big deal, or was maybe because I miss all those days. It last 5 days. 2 weeks after that again but now lasting 7 days. Then I started to get my period every week and now every 3 days! Lasting 7 days! Worked amazing in the beginning but I messed it up."

March 12, 2013

Levofloxacin

Bronchitis

"I was prescribed this medicine for bronchitis, 500mg. for 7 days. It really cleared up the bronchitis, but left me with bad tendonitis in my right leg. No telling how long this will go on. I can barely walk when I first get up in the morning, although it gets better with gentle exercise. I too have noticed crazy dreams, no dizziness, but I think it is causing me to make some bad decisions. Do not take this medicine for anything under any conditions. Find some other drug. The side effects are unpredictable, come on after you have already stopped taking it, and are miserable. I&#039;m going to try some of the remedies the other reviewers have mentioned."

February 23, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate

Obesity

"I have been using Qsymia for a little over 3 months. I have lost 50 pounds. I&#039;m 30, have 1 child and couldn&#039;t lose weight no matter how long I stayed in the gym. There is no magic pill that works for weight loss without DIET AND EXERCISE! You need to do these things to see these type of results! I will say in the beginning my side effects were awful I always felt tired but I pushed passed that and it went away. I have since gone off my blood pressure medicine as well. I would recommend following closely with your doctor if you are on BP meds though because my blood pressure dropped so quick I was fainting. Not from Qsymia but from getting healthy so fast."

May 21, 2015

Cephalexin

Skin or Soft Tissue Infection

"I try not to take medicine unless I am really sick but my doctor recommended I take cephalexin for a small cyst on my eye lid. I decided to try it because antibiotics are one of the medicines I believe are very good when you are sick and your body needs a little help to heal. My dosage was three 500mg per day for 10 days. After the first day I developed stomach cramps and diarrhea. I was not sure if it was due to the medicine so I continued to take the cephalexin for two more days. When the condition did not get any better I stopped taking the cephalexin. It has now been a week since I first took the cephalexin and I still have stomach cramps and diarrhea. I advised my doctor&#039;s office of my problem but they have not called me yet."

March 1, 2016

Aviane

Birth Control

"I took Aviane for about 3 years. I gained very little weight when I began taking it, but quickly dropped the lbs when I started paying attention to how I was eating. I never had any issues with an irregular period or acne, but my main side effect was moodiness. It took me a couple of years to figure out why I&#039;d become this hyperemotional person, but then after much research, realized it was the Aviane. I began to pay attention to my moods and regulate my mood swings, which helped. I&#039;ve been off the pill for over a year now, but if I had to go back on birth control, I would choose this one again."

June 4, 2016

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I was put on this birth control when I was 15 I was 150lbs I gained 50lbs then I replaced it and got a new one and I&#039;m gaining even more weight it barely helps with periods anymore my periods last for 5 weeks at a time now and barely anytime in between to have a break"

January 27, 2016

Saxenda

Obesity

"I&#039;ve been on this medication almost a full month. I never feel hungry and have been eating WAY less than I ever have, however the scale has not moved. Bad heartburn has been my only side effect. I&#039;ll try it one more month and then if no weight loss, I&#039;m going to stop. Disappointed...and I had to pay $1,000 out of pocket!"

February 19, 2016

Clomipramine

Obsessive Compulsive Disorde

"This med caused me to hear internal voices (auditory hallucinations, but in my head). Made me paranoid, anxious, scared to be alone, tired, nauseated, no appetite, and felt schizophrenic. Started at 50 mg, coming off immediately, per my PDoc. I hope it gives you relief, as most seem satisfied. Bummer it wasn&#039;t my life saver."

July 19, 2017

Medroxyprogesterone

Endometriosis

"Depo has been great for relief of pain from endometriosis. I am on my 3rd shot. No more period, but I do spot the whole month before the next shot is due. I am hoping that will stop as my body gets used to it more. The shot is painless, the only side effect I have noticed is minor weight gain and my sex drive has decreased a bit. I am okay with that at least the pain is gone. I got scared reading what everyone had to say about this drug and almost didn&#039;t get it. I am glad I took the chance to see how &quot;I&quot; reacted to it. Everyone is different. I am very satisfied with it."

August 27, 2009

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"I&#039;ve been on Jolessa for 6 months. I decided to try this because I get bad headaches during my period (even though they&#039;d only last 3 days, 4 days at most) and I wanted to avoid it altogether. The first two months, it was great. Then my period arrived a month early and the bleeding lasted for 25 days, mostly light. I had already picked up my next 90 day pack so I figured I&#039;d try to get through that and if I still had the bleeding, I&#039;d talk to my doctor about another birth control. No need to do that because Jolessa is now working perfectly for me. It&#039;s been wonderful not having a period for a few months. I&#039;d recommend this birth control to anyone."

December 13, 2009

Aczone

Acne

"I am female in her early 30&#039;s - about 3 years ago I developed adult acne after years of relatively clear skin. Benzyol peroxide had been my miracle acne product but then I developed contact dermatitis and could no longer use it :( I honestly could not go more than a day without a new pimple developing despite using other prescription acne grade products, vitamin A as well as expensive spa treatments. I have been on Aczone about a month and have had instant results, I have not had a cystic pimple since. I still get blackheads and have milia on my chin/jawline but no pimples/whiteheads/cysts to speak of and have had no issues with dry skin. The product is pricey but I will save in the long run not wasting my money on others that don&#039;t work."

November 21, 2016

Nicoderm CQ

Smoking Cessation

"I smoked for 32 years and tried different times and products to help me stop but always failed. My doctor and I agreed for me to try the Nicoderm CQ patch and it&#039;s really helping me. I have no urges to smoke and am now on Day 8. The only thing I found out is that I have red swollen itchy skin where the patches were worn. Need to talk to the doctor but office is closed on the weekends. I&#039;m thinking I could be allergic to them but don&#039;t want to stop them because they are working for me"

February 8, 2014

Dextromethorphan

Cough

"Gave this high priced, 12 hour cough &quot;suppressant&quot; in the kiddie version, to my 6 year old. The only thing it suppressed, was his ability to sleep. Worse product I&#039;ve ever purchased for him."

September 7, 2015

Naltrexone

Opiate Dependence

"I&#039;m Planning to be put in 17 Days in residential treatment and follow it up with vivitrol injection. I just worry because I hear that it&#039;s incredibly painful, but I an only really trying to get away from the subs... I&#039;m down to less than 6mg but I&#039;ve been IV&#039;ing them. I still wouldn&#039;t think my bupe dose is high enough to worry about after 15 - 17 days... A friend did tell me that if you are clean enough to be eligible for it, it will make you feel like a million bucks! I&#039;m extremely hopeful, and was hoping for some insight and / or advice, but I believe this is an awesome chance to get my life back, even though I am afraid of the sword length rig they use to do it... I just hope it all goes as well as planned, or better... #VeryAnxiousNow"

July 16, 2017

Restasis

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

"I was prescribed Restasis by my ophthalmologist due to severe dry eye caused by Accutune. I was given a card that gave me a discount since I did not have private health insurance and used each vile over 2-3 days so that it became effectively very cheap for me to use. I had side effects at first, burning eyes and blurred vision. I was told it takes a minimum of 3 months to see any benefits so I kept using it. It worked almost too well, as my eyes started producing tears so much that my eyes would water all the time. I stopped using the product after 1 year, and my eyes have improved so much I no longer need to use it, although I still use regular over the counter eye drops (Systane Balance) once or twice a day as needed"

October 5, 2016

Depo-Provera

Birth Control

"Decreased my sex drive and physically in a lot more pain in my joints... It&#039;s good for women over 25 but under 25 is not the best"

November 13, 2017

Olanzapine

Bipolar Disorde

"I started 5mg of olanzapine last night. I have not slept or felt calm in a couple months. I have dealt with Bipolar 1 and ADHD for many years. I went to my Psychiatrist and was told that for my condition I should not be on things like Celexa that I was taking at 40mg at night. Those serotonin medications can hype me up especially at night. So the only other medicine I take is Inderal LA 120mg for tremors I have from a neurological condition since childhood. I slept great last night for the first time in a long time. I also feel much more at ease in gathering my thoughts and focus. I just hope it continues and I do my part in staying stable too."

October 24, 2014

Oxytrol

Overactive Bladde

"Great product I have been on other drugs that gave me back side effects-rash, itching, dry mouth, constipation, headache, dizziness, back pain, etc. I urinate on average 20-40 times a day every approx 15-20 minutes, after using the patch I went as long as 2 hours without using restroom. my skin is irritated and red but better than spending my whole day in the bathroom. I cant believe my doctor didn&#039;t put me on this over the counter drug first before spending hundreds of dollars on prescription medications. I have suffered for over 30 yrs with the issue of urgency and frequency this is a miracle for me. Praise the LORD"

March 3, 2016

Fentanyl

Breakthrough Pain

"I was essentially mis-prescribed Actiq when I should have been getting fentanyl patches for my cancer pain. This caused problems with both bolus dosing (transient overdosage) and build-up of opioid tolerance with the Actiq that have not been nearly as great a problem with fentanyl patches. Other patients may have different experiences; however for chronic cancer pain, the patches might be considered before use of Actiq."

April 25, 2010

Epiduo

Acne

"My experience with this product is a lot different from everyone else&#039;s. I have never had a really really bad acne just a few spots here and there so when I went to see the dermatologist they prescribed me this gel to put on every night over my whole face. Firstly everything was going fine I didn&#039;t see a difference and then after a week my skin had cleared up and it look flawless. However one night when I put my cream on and then waking up on the next morning my skin was literally burnt and my forehead was covered in those little spots which was terrible and they looked even worse with make up on because it was extremely bumpy. I stopped using the gel and it when away but was really bad."

December 12, 2015

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I absolutely love Nexplanon! Ladies, at first I was super hesitant but I had to get off the Trinessa birth control because it caused me too much bloating and I was miserable 3 weeks out of the month. I was so excited to get the implant but the reviews I read freaked me out. The process was super easy and fast. The most uncomfortable part was the numbing process (it stung a bit). I didn&#039;t feel the implant insertion at all. There was bruising for about a week and it itched quite a bit but it went away after a week once it was fairly healed. As far as side effects, I felt a bit moody for about 2 weeks and I had a headache for a few days when I first got the implant. I&#039;ve had ZERO bleeding and NO weight gain."

September 29, 2013

Levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"I&#039;m 27 w/ two kids. After my second child was born in 2008 I suffered from almost daily tension/migraine headaches. I wanted to try Mirena as a solution to birth control and possibly help my headaches. After 4 months my headaches are slightly better but I have had some noticeable side effects; 10-15 lbs weight gain, increased discharge, longer periods, and cramping after sex or exercise. "

June 26, 2011

Epiduo

Acne

"Update: My skin initially cleared up for the First week but then the next 2-3 weeks were horrible with a lot of breakouts! For the first 3 weeks my skin was so red, painful, dry and peeling. Then all of a sudden everything went away... My acne is minimal/almost completely gone after a little over a month and my skin feels so hydrated! Such a great product!"

December 3, 2013

Accutane

Acne

"When I was a 15 year old freshman in high school I broke out with severe acne. In literally one week my skin went from perfectly clear to large acne blotches on my cheeks, chin and neck that were painful to touch. After trying everything in the arsenal at the time (monocycline, benzaclIn, finacea, etc.) my dermatologist recommended Accutane. My only side effects were ridiculously chapped lips, dry skin on my face, and some joint pain. After a month and a half of treatment my acne was gone completely, and my skin clearer everyday thereafter. I was so depressed with the acne but this medicine changed my life for the better as I have never needed to use/take another acne medication following that 4 or 5 month treatment."

August 11, 2010

Xanax

Panic Disorde

"2mg of xanax works perfectly for my panic attack when i feel one coming on i take one 2mg pill and it takes it away and i am no longer being run by my panic attack."

July 23, 2008

Desvenlafaxine

Depression

"This medication is amazing! After 3 days of being extremely sick, I started to feel amazing, I am now 1 month into it and am so happy all the time and have no depressive thoughts at all. It kind of blocks out any sad thoughts. Works perfectly for me."

March 10, 2013

Levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"Had the Liletta inserted in November. The process overall wasn&#039;t bad, but I also had numbing injections which helped so much with the pain. Just a couple cramps and it was over. Stopped having a period after three months, and the weird cramps I kept feeling stopped around 5 months. Everything was great until I noticed my clothes weren&#039;t fitting anymore. I&#039;ve gained 10 - 12 pounds despite months of a very clean diet, counting calories, and frequent exercise. I also started losing my hair a few weeks ago, and began sprouting chin hair that I didn&#039;t have before, which is making me feel very depressed. I am beyond frustrated and am having it removed in a few days."

May 24, 2017

Keppra

Seizures

"It works very well"

February 6, 2009

Dulaglutide

Diabetes, Type 2

"I was recently referred to a endocrinologist and he started me on Trulicity and Jardiance. I&#039;ve tried to take Byetta in the past but had to stop because it made me very sick. I lost weight. But that was because I was throwing up all day. Effective weight loss method but I do NOT recommend it! I&#039;ve taken one dose of Trulicity and while I do have mild nausea it is not bad and I have switched from coffee to green tea in the morning. Really helps. That I would recommend. Sugar levels have not dropped significantly but they are dropping. Guess one week won&#039;t work wonders and I have to wait a bit. I don&#039;t know if it is the Trulicity or the Jardiance or the combo of both but I have managed to lose 7 pounds in 5 days."

November 5, 2015

Morphine

Chronic Pain

"I have been a long term sufferer of chronic pain from Fibromyalgia, DDD, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Arthritis, Migraines and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since 1992.,. After starting out with the over the counter meds, then moving to prescription Motrin, Day trip, Rendering, and numerous anti depressants, my doctor began prescribing Vicodin 5/500. At first they worked, but after 3months, nothing! So I went back to my doctor and told him. He then proceeded to put me on 7.5/750, again they worked for me no longer after 3 months. To make a long story short, I am now and have been on MS Contin, 60mg x two times a day and 100mg at bedtime. For my break-thru pain I am on Oxycodone 30mg x two. I&#039;m here to say that I have a life once again!"

June 8, 2016

Urea

"Accurate information."

July 2, 2011

Lyrica

Neuropathic Pain

"I was diagnosed with adult onset Diabetes last Dec. I started on Metformin 750 and almost immediately my fasting glucose dropped to 94. That is what it has been since but I have been bothered with neuropathy for months. I tried Lyrica for 3 months and it did absolutely nothing for the pain. I am presently taking gabapentin 300 mg at bedtime and it helps slightly. The cost for the Lyrica was money out the window."

July 18, 2015

Fluoxetine

Depression

"My genius psychiatrist started me on this drug in the fall of 2008. The first few weeks I felt even worse than before I had started taking the fluoxetine. After many months on the drug I was eventually taking 400mg a day, and having manic thoughts &amp; episodes. My psychiatrist decided I was bi-polar and then started me on seroquel (rather than give me a break for my nervous system to re-adjust to it&#039;s natural state), which I also ended up taking for about 6 months and at about the same dose. In retrospect I wish I hadn&#039;t taken either fluoxetine(Prozac) or seroquel(Quetiapine)."

January 11, 2016

Phenergan

Sedation

"took one 25mg to help me sleep however the next day I felt awful like id been drugged just couldn&#039;t wake up this lasted all day.i wont be taking them again .my wife on the other hand takes them every night with no problems"

July 31, 2015

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"The first 3 years I was on nexplanon I had no problems, except for when I first got it interested I bled for 6 months straight (very light). Then after that everything was fine. After the 3 years were up I decided to get another one inserted since I had no major problems with the first one. That&#039;s when it went downhill. I gained about 20 pounds, became anxious about everything, moods began to change, also had severe pain in my ovaries. I got an ultrasound to make sure there weren&#039;t any cysts and everything was normal but I continued to have severe pain. Finally, I decided to get it removed and everyting has been good so far no more pain, moods are better, and I&#039;ve lost weight."

August 8, 2016

Bupropion

Depression

"I was really glad that I experienced none of the possible side effects. After four weeks I did notice my mood getting better, but after that some things happened in my life (my dog had surgery, a break-up, a hair experiment gone wrong) that I was not able to deal with and I got worse. I felt myself spiraling downward and my anxiety shot way up. It&#039;s month number two and I just switched to lexapro. Hope it helps."

October 8, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

"I wrote my expirence with this pill before, back when I started and it actually worked. I&#039;ve been on it for 6 months now and let me tell you, i&#039;m already going to the doctor to switch. Sure, no babies. That part was effective. But eventually, I ended up having cramps again (they had gone away when i first started) my acne flared up like nobody&#039;s buisness, my headaches are horrible and daily, and i&#039;ve been suffering from depression. I never have any motivation, i burst out crying for no reasons, and I get angry out of no where. This is very out of character for me. I&#039;m disapointed but hopefully I will find a better option."

August 31, 2016

Nexplanon

Birth Control

"I&#039;ve had this implant for 7 months now, I&#039;ve had no problems except for real bad acne breakouts. I&#039;ve alway suffered from acne here and there but it&#039;s gotten bad after the implant. I have real bad breakouts all over my cheeks, and chin. At first I thought it was something I ate but I did some research and found out that this implant contains progesterone which can cause acne. I&#039;m planning to remove this implant. Look out for breakouts after implant,"

June 4, 2015

Loestrin 21 1 / 20

Menstrual Disorders

"I&#039;m 31 &amp; have used many birth control options, beginning with the patch @ 19 then going to the pill within the year. My MD RX&#039;d me the loestrin 1/20 a year ago. This past year proved the best for me as far as overall health: fewer skin breakouts, MUCH lighter &amp; shorter periods (i frequently donate blood and am not iron-defficient anemic), better sex drive (husband loves), and moodiness not as bad. I have gained 7lb of weight but cannot pinpoint it directly to this pill as I have chosen a less healthy lifestyle the past year. The only negative about this pill for me was I did not stay on a 28 day cycle and had breakthrough bleeding. Today, MD changed me to loestrin 1.5/30 for this reason."

August 2, 2016

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I got this inserted 3 years ago, my arm hurt for one day with no bruising, and then I literally forgot about it for the remaining time. No periods ever, and never once pregnant. No weight gain. Most convenient form of birth control ever used, but it may just be the way my body has reacted. Got it reinserted for the next 3 years and got some bruising, but not too bad."

December 26, 2014

Tamsulosin

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

"Been taking this medication for 6 years. I have a good stream and it was prescribed by my doctor because I wasn&#039;t emptying my bladder fully due to a bladder that did not have the muscle tone that it once had. It worked great for most of these years but due to my age, 85, I can&#039;t always make it to the bathroom fast enough to urinate. I&#039;m going to stop taking it and see if there is a difference in reaching the bathroom before I have to let go of a full bladder."

September 16, 2016

Loratadine

Allergic Rhinitis

"First of all I&#039;m not and never have been a smoker. Have COPD due to chronic bronchitis, I developed asthma after 40. I&#039;ve been taking this product for five yrs and the illness due to weather has decreased dramatically I had previously suffered from pneumonia due to worsening bronchitis at least twice a yr. I average once every three years now it is due to consistently taking this year round."

May 5, 2014

Cardura XL

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

"Used Cardura XL on/off for several years now and more regularly recently. Wanted new prescription after moving to Europe, however doctor didn&#039;t now the product and recommended as alternative Tamsulosin (Pradif T) which did not provide any relieve with urinating especially at night (blocked). Switched back to my remaining Cardura XL and found equivalent product in Europe called Cardura CR. Just perfect flow, day and night! No side effects."

October 31, 2013

Viibryd

Major Depressive Disorde

"I just want to say that after taking a lot of other anti-depressant meds, this is THE ONE! Besides only having 1 side-effect (diarrhea), that went away after 2 wks, it&#039;s really changed my life!!! i recommend this to anyone who has tried other meds that have not worked"

July 12, 2014

Mirena

Birth Control

"I am 29 and just had my second Mirena inserted a few days ago. It was painful, but the pain only lasts for around 30 seconds if it goes smoothly. I have seizures, and have chosen Mirena because it does not interact with my medicines. Other forms of birth control have caused more seizures. I do not have this problem with Mirena. It has not affected my skin (although I currently use medication for acne I&#039;ve had for years). I like it because after it&#039;s inserted, I can forget about it for a few years. The only thing I&#039;ve found inconvenient, is having a partner be able to feel the strings. BUT my gyno said most men are not even aware. "

July 21, 2010

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

Birth Control

"This is absolutely the best birth control I have ever used. I switched from Nexplanon to Ortho Evra, and if you are thinking of doing the same, I highly recommend it. Let me list the reasons why: 1. Weight loss. I have lost 5lbs in one month, without even trying! I&#039;m back to the weight I was before I started birth control...but my breasts are still birth control sized. 2. Sex drive. Mine had been non-existent since I went on Nexplanon in September. Now, stronger than ever. That might be a downside though, now that I think about it. 3. Skin- no acne! 4. Predictable cycle. (On Nexplanon, I never knew when I was going to menstruate, which was about 90% of the time). Now, a non issue. 5. Don&#039;t have to remember everyday."

April 29, 2014

Propofol

Anesthesia

"I&#039;ve received spinal injections because after a serious car accident I&#039;ve been left with severe pain and will do anything to relieve it. Anytime I get an injection, they give me propofol before the injection and I&#039;m knocked out within a few seconds and then awake a few minutes after the procedure. After about 15 minutes I&#039;m ready to get up and leave and am able to walk and function normally with absolutely no hangover or side effects."

January 27, 2011

Camphor / menthol

Pain

"Had open heart surgery and double mastectomy in a span of 2 years. Very painful nerve pain most of the time. Bio- Freeze (Roll- On) Definitely works for the pain. Unfortunately it has literally burned my chest. Don&#039;t want anyone to go through this.Thank you, Be well everyone."

August 25, 2017

Hydroxychloroquine

Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease

"My rheumatologist put me on Plaquenil for UCTD. Two days later I started having migraines, fits of crying, anxiety attacks, irritable, very depressed, and feeling almost convulsive. When the doctor took me off the medicines, I slept for 15 hours, just getting up to have dinner and going back to bed. This medicine is NOT for me."

May 12, 2011

Lorcaserin

Obesity

"OMG !!! I SWEAR I&#039;M NOT A PAID PERSON !!!! I&#039;ve got a bad back and in the past I&#039;ve used this and that with no success after spending all that money. I&#039;m 288 pounds. I eat NO JUNK FOOD, NO FAST FOOD, NO BREAD, RICE&#039;S, PASTA&#039;S ! All I do is juicing fruits n veges and take belviq. I lost nearly 10 lbs in a week!!!"

July 27, 2015

Insulin degludec

Diabetes, Type 1

"My Endo insisted I switch from lantus to tresiba. I was quite stable on lantus and humalog for over 15 years but she said it was better. I&#039;ve been a diabetic for almost 30 years and so I was very hesitant to switch. I should have listened to myself. The first 3 weeks were okay but not better. Then I started feeling breathless and fatigued. It took me awhile​ to realize it was the tresiba. I switched back to lantus a week ago and I am already feeling better. No more breathlessness or fatigue. My blood sugars were worse on tresiba so it will take a bit to straighten out my a1c. I really should have listened to my gut. Just because it&#039;s new doesn&#039;t mean it&#039;s better."

May 1, 2017

Trintellix

Depression

"This drug causes persistent nausea in some users as per their website. For most people it goes away after a few weeks--but not all. Initially I was also itchy and a little weepy (went away after 2 weeks). If you have a history of being unusually nausea prone (ie pregnancy) in my experience you may wind up in the persistent nausea group. I will have to switch as I don&#039;t want to be chained to zofran. Otherwise, worked fine as an alternative to paxil. Fewer side effects--unfortunately the one side effect it did cause is pretty debilitating in my case!"

November 3, 2015

Lupron Depot

Endometriosis

"I&#039;ve only had one dose of Lupron; before going on it I did my research. One side effect is HORRIBLE insomnia (which I have). I know not every single change in my body can be blamed on the Lupron. I have Endometriosis and the Lupron basically puts you in a state of menopause. Headaches, insomnia, sweats, mood swings were very bad the first couple of weeks; now my stomach hurts! So I think I can pick and choose what the medicine is responsible for and the state of chemical menopause is doing to me."

April 14, 2016

Levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"I am 25 yrs old, no kids and have never been pregnant. After almost 10 years of being on the pill, my doctor and I decided it was time for some thing different. Insertion was very painful, the first one we were trying was faulty so I had to purchase another one right after to be placed. It was extremely uncomfortable, even after being advised to take 800mg of Motrin! I had my boyfriend bring me to and from the doctor, which I would recommend. After I got home I placed a heating pad on my lower abdomen and slept for about 2 hrs! After I woke up I felt like a completely different person! I had no aches or pains, back to normal! I would highly recommend this to any woman, there&#039;s no more remembering! I love it!"

May 7, 2012

Zanaflex

Muscle Spasm

"I have been taking Zanaflex for about a year now and it has been wonderful for me. I have Ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia. I have a very hard time sleeping at night but Zanaflex helps me sleep and keeps down the muscle pain."

March 2, 2009

Miconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

"Agree with the majority of reviews. Itching/burning is so much worse after immediate application. Side effects not accurately stated. Waste of money. Will never use again."

January 31, 2017

Opana ER

Pain

"This medicine did nothing at all for my pain. Glad it works for some, but it didn&#039;t for me!"

August 1, 2009

Aczone

Acne

"Hi, I&#039;ve been using this product over 3years and I&#039;m completely satisfied. My skin in super dry and It&#039;s really really working for me. While I&#039;m using this, my face is clear. I&#039;ve tried everything but nothing worked except ACZONE!!! It&#039;s expensive but totally worth it, give it a try."

June 8, 2016

Provera

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

"I was having severe bleeding with large clots which lasted for 3 weeks. Finally saw the Doctor and he gave me 10mg for 10 days. This is day 9. I stopped bleeding 2 days ago. I love this medicine, really. I&#039;m hungry more often, but that&#039;s okay. Unsure what will happen when I stop taking it."

March 5, 2011

Lurasidone

Bipolar Disorde

"I&#039;ve been taking Latuda 40mg once a day in the evening for 1 month for BiPolar. I had been on various meds throughout my life for depression started when I had postpartum with both my children. I am 45 now and my children are 17/14. I was on was Lexapro for depressrion for quite sometime that seems to run its course with me. Oh was diagnosed with MS in 1992 so add that piece to the puzzel.As far as Latuda, I have mixed feelings. It seems to help me with focus and cognitive deficiencies, which I could be MS related. Depression is there but not as it was, but I still cry and at times stay in my head too long. I seem to be more agitated with my children. Ativan helps with Anxiety when needed. I will be seeing my psych tomorrow to discuss."

June 27, 2013

Phentermine / topiramate

Weight Loss

"I have been on the Qysmia for 3 weeks now. I wanted to wait a few weeks to give a review. I have a very slow metabolism so I did not lose as much as some in the first two weeks upon taking. My weight started at 198. I am down to 193. So I have lost 5 lbs in 3 weeks. But that is with out cardio. My appetite is suppressed. Dry mouth. So drink a lot of water. Tingling almost numbness in my feet at times but it goes away shortly after. The medication if not covered or with the free trial is expensive. So be prepared. I guess it is cheaper than weight loss surgery. But it&#039;s no magic pill neither. Like any other pill you must eat right and exercise. To lose the weight. Well that&#039;s my take anyway."

December 25, 2015

Linaclotide

Constipation, Chronic

"I been on it for two months. Started with the 145mg worked right of. Then the body got used to it didn&#039;t go for 2 weeks. Now on 290mg. For 2 weeks. Alright at times. But give time too see how does. The only next step I can see is surgery. But gastrointestinal doctor says no surgery too fix. 30 years off constipation. What more can I take. Only 39. Now have other medical problem from straining do much over the years."

January 25, 2014

Diflucan

Vaginal Yeast Infection

"So much better than the creams."

March 1, 2009

Ibrance

Breast Cancer, Metastatic

"I was prompted to write this after reading some of the negative reviews. God how I wish this would work for everyone. I have only been on it for around 7 months but my first scan was promising (I have bone metastasis and there were no new spots and previous lesions appeared smaller). I go for my next scan in a few weeks. I&#039;m so fortunate in that I&#039;ve had no side effects. Your neutrophils will dip and yes, I&#039;m tired at times but what else is new. I know that some are experiencing terrible side effects but I wanted to chime in and say that not everyone experiences them. I do take spirulina pills and they seem to help get my neutrophils where they should be (above 1.0). If you are a candidate for ibrance, count yourself lucky and try it!"

November 23, 2016

Liraglutide

Diabetes, Type 2

"have only been on victorza for a few days. I had bad nausea and migranes then it changed to no energy at all . I sleep till noon one day and I have 2 young kids and a full time job. Searching for a better answer"

January 28, 2016

Reclipsen

Birth Control

"Been on Reclipsen for a few months now. Pros- lighter periods, no stomach cramps, no acne, no babies. Cons- mood swings, TERRIBLE back pain during period, lower sex drive, no weight gain (if already active)."

May 24, 2016

Bupropion

Depression

"F/26, Wellbutrin SR 100mg twice a day &amp; I feel so much better. I&#039;ve tried many different SS/SNRIs over the past 12 years &amp; they all made me have extreme suicidal thoughts. I had kind of given up hope on finding something that worked for me, but then a new psychiatrist recommended trying Wellbutrin. The first week or so was rough, I had blurry vision, shakes, &amp; extreme light sensitivity. Those negative side effects went away after 3 weeks. I&#039;m 3 months in &amp; my mood has significantly increased, which is just amazing because my depression worsens significantly in the winter. I feel optimistic for the future, my sex drive is better, I have more energy &amp; am more focused (I have fibromyalgia as well so this is huge for me), and I&#039;ve quit smoking!"

January 2, 2017

Lisinopril

High Blood Pressure

"I&#039;m a 27 year old white male in good shape but have always had high blood pressure...I&#039;m guessing genetic. My blood pressure would run anywhere from 130-160 over 85-105. The doctor tried a diuretic which did nothing, and then a beta blocker which had horrible side effects. They finally tried 10mg of lisinopril and wow how great! It almost immediately brought my blood pressure to 118/80&#039;s. I actually cut my dose to 2.5 mg in the morning and 2.5 mg at lunch and my blood pressure stays perfect all day and night. I have had no side effects whatsoever and wouldn&#039;t even know I was taking any medication if it weren&#039;t for my lowered blood pressure. Highly recommend!"

December 9, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

"I don&#039;t think I noticed this at first or even realized the pill was the cause, but this pill gave me terrible headaches for 3-4 days during my period. I am hungry and moody before my period. The period is very light, which is a plus, but I can&#039;t stand the headaches. It feels like I have a sinus infection and taking Advil non stop doesn&#039;t help. It&#039;s not worth it. I would LOVE to have cramps instead of headaches."

December 3, 2011

Empagliflozin

Diabetes, Type 2

"I have been taking Jardiance for just over a year - I have NOT experienced any side effects whatsoever - MORE importantly this drug has reduced my blood sugar levels to an average of 5 and has maintained this level, quite incredible as nothing else has worked previously - I have named Jardiance as the &quot;diabetic wonder drug&quot; although my Doctor keeps reminding me there is no such thing as a wonder drug - I disagree this is MY wonder drug - thank you Jardiance you have changed my life completely astonishing result."

January 6, 2017

Naproxen

Period Pain

"I take all types of pain meds but Naproxen doesn&#039;t last an hour before my cramps come back. I just took one and it made my cramps worse and I&#039;m like forget naproxen. One pill doesn&#039;t do jack."

September 3, 2017

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

Helicobacter Pylori Infection

"I had severe vomiting and diarhoea for 3 days caused by clarythromycin. After being treated for dehydration at the hospital, clarythormycin was replaced with doxycycline, and I have no problems since."

February 18, 2017

Mirena

Birth Control

"I love my Mirena. I&#039;m due in February to take it out because my 5 years are up. It did not bother me at all to get it inserted. It was pretty easy, I had minor cramps after. I got it because I had gotten pregnant at 16 and had my daughter at 17. I got it because I knew my boyfriend and I were not ready for another child. On top of that from the moment I got my period it was hell. I got my period a month after insertion and ever since then it&#039;s been a smooth ride. I haven&#039;t had a period since and definitely have not gotten pregnant again. I guess its true when they say everybody takes differently to it. So come February I plan on getting it again for another 5 years. I&#039;m one happy customer."

January 14, 2013

Metoprolol

Atrial Fibrillation

"I had my first atrial fibrillation crisis 3 moths ago. They cardioverted me, the doctor put me on metoprolol succinate ER 25mg for the first month and now I&#039;m on on metoprolol tartrate 25mg. "

November 24, 2011

Naloxegol

Constipation, Drug Induced

"I am on opoids for chronic back pain. Used Miralax and Metamucil but was bowel movements irregular and felt like I was emptying out was backing up. Tried 25mg on empty stomach at 3pm yesterday for first time. Started having cramps. Called my doc and added a suppository. Twenty minutes later had massive BM over 30 minutes. None after that. This morning, woke up in withdrawal, cold, nausea, abdominal cramps, horrible pain and feeling lousy. Odd as my last pain med dose was six hours before, and I do not get withdrawals that quickly. My morning pain meds fixed withdrawals but was still in significant pain until 1pm after second pain med dose at 12. Seems to decrease pain reducing effects of opiods."

September 24, 2015

Alprazolam

Anxiety

"Changed my life completely, I can actually function in social settings."

October 28, 2011

Skyla

Birth Control

"Got skyla inserted about a month ago a few days after my last period. The insertion was uncomfortable but not bad at all. Had severe cramps the first week after insertion but it was managed by ibuprofen. I&#039;ve been spotting since inserted but had one week without. Started my period last week and it&#039;s just been light, almost like spotting (very very annoying). I usually have a 5/6 day period but I&#039;m now going into day 8. Hoping the spotting stops soon so I can stop wearing pads. Good luck to all who try this!"

May 25, 2016

Leuprolide

Uterine Fibroids

"Received 3-month shot two weeks ago to stop heavy menstrual bleeding in preparation for a hysterectomy next month. My period started and the bleeding is just as extreme as usual. No relief in blood or pain with this drug. Have experience hot flashes (minor), headaches (minor), night sweats, nausea (moderate), and have pain in upper right back area. Will be seeing doctor later this week to get checked on. I know it&#039;s early in the process, but I&#039;m disappointed. I took it knowing about the side effects, but was willing to go along with them to get my bleeding under control and to build up my iron stores."

May 4, 2016

Provera

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"I&#039;m 24 years old and have always had a pretty regular period. I missed a period last month and immediately went to the dr to make sure everything was okay. He confirmed it was probably stress due to the numerous issues I listed and prescribed provera 10mg once a day for 10 days. He said this would make me have a period after the 10 days so that my next period wouldn&#039;t be so bad. Day 1 didn&#039;t sleep for 27 hours. Day 2 I got extremely weak but couldn&#039;t sleep at all and the cramps started rapidly. Day 3 I&#039;m in tears from all the pain and pressure in my lower stomach and back. Day 4 I can&#039;t get up from heating pad no appetite face is broken out in red blotches I&#039;m bloated and feel huge and my mood is terrible. I will not take another pill. Ever"

March 27, 2016

Ulipristal

Emergency Contraception

"This pill works! I decided to share my experience with you because when I had unprotected sex I was searching like crazy to find out a solution. Firstly, I had unprotectes sex august 20th, and the next day I swear, I was extremely anxious and nervous, I was about to die.. I took Ella 30 hours after, and after some days I decided that what I could do, is wait... so I stoped worrying and became comfortable, and I was waiting for my period.. finally it came a week late. So, because I know the struggle, DO NOT PANIC, this pill is very very effective because you dont get pregrant immidietly.. but remember to always have PROTECTED sex...in case you dont ..there&#039;s ella xx"

September 8, 2016

Benzonatate

Cough

"I was prescribed benzonatate today for the third time in the last few years. I have a wicked sinus infection and hacking cough. Every time I have been prescribed benzonatate, I have had a good attitude, &quot;Maybe this time it will work.&quot; Every time I have used it, I have felt like I was given a placebo by mistake. No side effects at all, but it has never worked for me. Not working today either. Still hacking."

February 14, 2017

Nexplanon

Birth Control

"Brief review due to character limit: Inserted: Feb 2014 Removed: Feb 2017 Insertion: After numbed it&#039;s painless. Week after: great arm pain for 1 week. Year one: constant light bleeding (pantyliner) all year long. Year two: Sporadic light periods lasting 1-1.5 months, then 2-3 week time of no period. Year three: Sporadic heavy-moderate periods lasting 3 weeks avg, then 2-3 weeks of no period. End of year 3 (last 4 months): Prescribed pill BC on top of Nexplanon-&gt;regulated my periods: 3 weeks w/pill hormone = no period. 1 week no hormone = period. Bad acne b/c so much hormone TL/DR (Too long/Didn&#039;t read) VERY sporadic/long lasting periods When not on period BC worked as intended Not removed earlier b/c didn&#039;t have insurance Removed and switched to pill BC"

February 10, 2017