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Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

Kidney Infections

"I had a UTI that went into a kidney infection, They put me on Bactrim, Didn't notice any side effects until a few days later, I started feeling depressed out of no where and it got worse from there, I ended up in the hospital with the worst headache of my life, I was shaking and throwing up I didn't even think it had anything to do with the Bactrim. The depression got so bad I ended up at the psychiatric hospital, I had no idea why I was feeling like this, it was by far the worst feeling in the world, When I came home and went to see my therapist and told her what was going on she immediately asked me what medicine they put me on and when I told her she said look up the side effects to that and sure enough everything was listed."

March 8, 2017

Eletriptan

Migraine

"The only migraine medicine that has ever worked on me. Now my insurance company will not cover it. Guess I will have to pay for it. It works that good!"

November 12, 2013

Brimonidine

Rosacea

"Stay away from this medication. The 1st day used, I was impressed, but 2 days later I had a rebound and my face was burning like hell. I waited like 4 days to re-apply and see what happens, but I lost sensation on my lips and they got swollen. Then, after 24 hours the rebound got worse and was like two weeks after my skin stopped burning. I still don't understand how this product was approved by the FDA."

June 27, 2016

Escitalopram

Generalized Anxiety Disorde

"The time I been on lexapro I had mild side effects like yawning and insomnia really bad to the point I am only sleeping five hours or so...I can say it calms you but I haven't got the full effect of getting back to my old self again..."

April 27, 2016

Dulera

Asthma

"Dulera works pretty well, do not need to use my rescue inhaler as often, but the one main downside is that it continuously causes me to have sinuitis which then causes a migraine. I have always had bad problems with my sinuses, so am definately reconsidering continuing using this product."

October 24, 2013

Metoprolol

High Blood Pressure

"I have been on metoprolol er 12.5mg since September 20th. The first month was great then on October 21st my resting heart rate went from 61 to 70 and when I walk it suddenly goes to 140 for no reason. I work out 6 days a week and it doesn't make any sence to me. Going back to my doctor tomorrow to figure it out. I just don't see why all of a sudden it would make things 10x worse. I didn't take it today to see if it would help. I was able to exersice without my heart rate sky rocketing to ridiculous numbers. This is the first medication like this I have ever taken. Plus the weight gain is ridiculous. I lost 15 lbs before starting this medication and less then 2 months I gained it all back."

November 3, 2016

Prempro

Postmenopausal Symptoms

"I have been on this medication for 37 days. My day and night sweats are no longer severe. I only toss my comforter once a night as opposed to many times. My day sweats are no longer embarrassing, e.g. while talking with coworkers, I would without warning began to get warm, hot, and then dripping in sweat to include my hair. My mood swings are gone, I am back to normal. LOVING IT."

August 20, 2012

Gemfibrozil

High Cholesterol

"I should be in a medical Journal compared to some of the other triglyceride levels I read on here...I had a staggering 8000 triglyceride level and my pancreas was inflamed and and my A1C was 12...I spent 11 days in the hospital and a month later my triglycerides are at 80 my estimated A1C level is 5.6 ...I have been off insulin for 4 weeks and I did that 2 weeks after I got out of the hospital. Gemfibrozil did the job but like the insulin im taking my self off Gemfibrozil because there are way to many side effects and I'm experiencing dizziness pretty much all day. A proper diet and excercise has helped me conquer these medical conditions. Hopefully everyone on here can do the same."

March 7, 2015

Depakote

Bipolar Disorde

"I started depakote 3,000mg straight off when I was 15 years old I have since been taken off from it and still paying the price for it. It made me hungry constantly i gained a total of 50 pounds in 7 months I had no energy at all and no feelings no happy thoughts no sad thoughts I was literally a zombie and now I'm still seeing new doctors and switching meds all the time and I've had enough nothing is working and no one can help me I really need help and can't find it anywhere"

October 4, 2016

Testosterone

Hypogonadism, Male

"When i first started using axiron, it burned for a few minutes. I was afriad this would be the rest of my life. Nope! Two weeks later the burning stopped. I have tried testim, androgel and hated the messy applications, and feared spreading it on my nieces. This goes under my arm and I love it! It is worth the extra 30 dollars from my insurance. I do recommend!"

February 25, 2015

Zomig

Migraine

"Zomig gets rid of my migraine but it knocks me out. I take one dose and then sleep for 3 hours. Afterward the headache is gone but my joints ache and my muscles are very tender to the touch."

March 26, 2014

Vyvanse

ADHD

"Today was my first day taking Vyvanse and wow! I usually have a sad down feeling and don't want to talk to anyone. I am a 26 year old college student. But today I actually made two new friends from class and went to lunch with them. I feel like I can walk in a room with confidence now. The only bad thing is I did have a mild headache around 9 pm. After it wore off and it only lasted around 8 hours with a dry mouth I am on the 60 mg dose. The other great thing is I actually felt like being in class today and took 7 pages of notes and sat in the very front of the class and wasn't afraid to ask questions! I'm happy to have found Vyvanse and paying attention is so much easier now. Highly recommended for people with ADD."

August 31, 2011

Medroxyprogesterone

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

"I got my 1st depo injection in the middle of June. I started bleeding in the middle of July and didn't stop until the one week after my 2nd injection. One week prior to the date my 2nd injection was due I started bleeding like a period. My bleeding has stopped for the most part. I get a little bit of traces here and there but nothing too noticeable. The two months of bleeding was worth it to make this monthly delight end."

September 26, 2016

Tioconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

"This product is very good. I have problems with yeast due to periods and eating starchy products. This products works rapidly. I recommend this product 100%."

December 6, 2009

Solodyn

Acne

"I began seeing positive results from Solodyn after just a few weeks. I get an occasional zit, but nothing like what I had just a few shorts months ago. Would definitely recommend!"

June 20, 2012

Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir

HIV Infection

"Week 4 and only feel a little confused in the mornings as a side effect, it's working fantastic for me"

February 26, 2016

Jolivette

Birth Control

"I started taking Jolivette 5 months ago. First, to all you breastfeeding moms out there, I have had NO decrease in milk supply. And that from a woman who had to supplement with first 2 babies within their first 3 months because of low supply and low weight gain. My 3rd baby is now 5 1/2 months old and still exclusively breastfed and gaining weight beautifully. So it doesn't always affect milk supply. I've taken different BC pills before and always suffered severe anxiety and depression just before starting my period. I was worried about starting another pill but haven't had any problems yet. My first month on these pills I had a heavy period, but haven't had another one since. I'm pretty happy with these pills"

November 3, 2017

Methimazole

Hyperthyroidism

"My 6yr old daughter and I have been dealing with this medication for 2yrs now and now that she is off of it and getting ready for the surgery she has been wetting the bed at night and also getting bloody noses is this normal for this medication? I am at a lost here I need to help my baby but idk how doctors are saying that they don't think it's from this medication but I really think it is"

July 11, 2016

Nexplanon

Birth Control

"I have had my Nexplanon implant in since early 2014. I rarely ever experienced spotting, maybe 2 or 3 times this whole time. Never had a period or pregnancy scare. I am due to have it removed early next year since that will be the 3 year mark. As of last week I started noticing brown "old blood" after intercourse, not much. By this point I have noticed more blood during intercourse which is off putting at that moment. I'll be scheduling an appointment with my doctor soon."

December 17, 2016

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Birth Control

"I am 25 years old and have been taking this for over 2 years now. 2 years ago I was 145 lbs and now I am 165 and miserable. My husband and I have been dieting and exercising for the past year and half and I have only gained weight, never lost. I finally went to my doctor with the following symptoms: tired all the time even with 10 hours of sleep, mood swing (which effect my relationship), depression, sadness (for no reason), crying out of no where, weight gain and inability to loose weight, bad skin. All of those symptoms are also what people with Thyroid issues have. Well I get my thyroid tested this past week and its normal. I read these reviews and bam! I am getting off this immediately and I am really upset I did not read these sooner."

February 18, 2016

Aleve

Back Pain

"I love Aleve! It makes all my lower back pain disappear, I feel like a new person."

August 12, 2010

Tylenol with Codeine #3

Cough

"Tylenol with codeine #3 does not work for my cough due to bronchitis. I took the meds as prescribed for two weeks. Never worked."

February 23, 2015

Fluoxetine

Depression

"After being suicidal for many months and self harming in addition to extreme anxiety. I had taken Prozac 6 years earlier and didn't work at all has NOW almost eliminated my depression. I feel happier than I have in years. The only downside is I have gained about 20 lbs. My lowest weight was 133, considered healthy for someone 5'7 and athletic, but despite my clean eating and exercise I've blown up to 163 lbs in 2 years and nothing seems to get the weight off. This has been my only negative side effect. I choose my mental health over my body image although I also have an eating disorder BDD."

February 1, 2016

Victoza

Diabetes, Type 2

"I've been on Victoza for 13 days and have lost 8lbs. I've also been following a low carb diet maintaining 50g of carbs on a daily basis. I've also worked out only mildly at 2-3 times a week so far. Feeling great, lots of energy. Only side effects were nausea the first 2 days and some mild constipation."

November 29, 2010

Lubiprostone

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

"This drug had no effect on me except for a very strange taste in my mouth. I stopped taking this after 3 weeks. I was on a low dose. Will go to specialist soon to discuss."

February 21, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

Birth Control

"The first day I used it, I felt terribly sick, the following days I didnt even notice I was wearing the patch. I've been using it fow two years now, it's just wonderful."

March 11, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Birth Control

"This birthcontrol is terrible! I am 28 years old was given this since I was diagnosed with PCOS. I took it for 3 weeks and stopped. The 2nd week I was bleeding, bad cramping, and clotting as well...I just assumed it was my body getting used to it after that I got bad bloating to the point that my bladder had pressure on it and I felt the full urgency feeling but did not have a UTI! I had horrible depression and anxiety as well ( i am not a anxious or depressed person) It drove me NUTS!!!!!!! I stopped taking it and it took 4 days to get out my system and have me feel back to normal! I have some zits now from it as well but that's better than all that other crazy stuff..."

June 6, 2016

Sovaldi

Hepatitis C

"My father has started the treatment 2 months ago, and the virus in your blood lowed. However, the sides effects has being terrible. My father feel worse now than before the treatment. He has cognitives problems now, problems to speak, he lost interest in everything. We did a magnetic ressonation in your brain and they found a tumor probably linked to the medicine. My father is transplanted, now we are trying to figure out this, because he cant do the treatment to solve the tumor."

August 10, 2016

Trazodone

Depression

"It has worked so far for me and I would recommend it to anyone suffering with depression."

July 25, 2008

Contrave

Obesity

"I have only been on this med for two and a half weeks and have already lost eight pounds! Before I started taking Contrave, losing weight was an impossibility. I am on meds that make me gain weight and I tend to binge eat. I am now making healthy choices and my portions are half of what they used to be and I feel full. Sometimes I notice a bad side effect. But the overall effect of this medication has been great! I have less depression and more motivation. Even my light workouts are better. I feel so pumped to see what the course of treatment brings! Losing weight for me is priceless. I have fatty liver disease, high blood pressure and a back injury. All would be a lot better if I lost weight. So far so good!"

September 6, 2015

Pristiq

Depression

"This will be my third week on Pristiq 50mg and so far I'm feeling quite positive and free of depressive feelings, however that's only if I get a good night's sleep. I have tried one Temazapam which works well but after the third day the build up in my system makes me feel very fatigued. "

December 5, 2009

Temozolomide

Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma

"It saved my life--what can I say?"

June 1, 2011

Nabumetone

Rheumatoid Arthritis

"Like Celebrex and Vioxx, this caused blood pressure spurts, along with dizziness, weakness, and other side effects. Too dangerous for me to take because of how high it would send my blood pressure within an hour or so of taking it."

August 31, 2012

Levonorgestrel

Emergency Contraception

"Let me just tell you, to those reading these reviews, it's not worth the stress. To sum it up, my bf and I had unprotected sex on Feb 15 but he pulled out and since I forgot bout precum (he claims he doesn't have any) I needed to take the precaution, taking Plan B. He bought the pill and I took it approx 22 hrs after. I had little to no symptoms, first day I had little fatigue and my appetite increased. After so much research, turns out, if you're that 5% of which it doesn't work on its either because you took it too late or have already taken it before so your body is regulating the pill (that's from what I read) I'm a senior in high school and have a lot of plans for my future. My period came today so being a mother is not on the list!!!"

February 26, 2016

Implanon

Birth Control

"I've had Implanon for a little over a year and nothing but problems and heavy bleeding CONSTANTLY, since the 3rd week it was inserted. Maybe like 20 days all together have been off! But I will say one nice thing about it is, that you don't have to remember it each day or ever have to worry about changing it. "

December 13, 2011

Meloxicam

Osteoarthritis

"I have been using Mobic to relieve the pain from my Spinal Fusion I had in March/2001. I was previously on Bextra that was discontinued. I find this medication to work just as good as Bextra did."

September 25, 2009

Cevimeline

Sjogren's Syndrome

"I also have taken Evoxac for years. I first asked my opthomologist to prescribe pilocarpine. He would not, telling me to see an ENT physcian for this, as he felt there were to many side effects for this type of drug. I did get a Rx for the pilocarpine and then switched to Evoxac. At first I could not perceive a benefit of this drug, but now I can tell when my dose (every eight hours) has worn off. Also, I do not think that I have suffered any side effects from this drug."

June 15, 2017

Escitalopram

Generalized Anxiety Disorde

"This drug is pretty great for depression, however I am on it for serious anxiety and it has only exacerbated it for me. I feel agitated a lot and have insatiable hunger that has caused me to gain a few pounds. There have also been some sexual side effects that have made sex a little more of a challenge."

August 14, 2017

ProAir RespiClick

Asthma, acute

"I called The pharmacy today, because this thing doesn't work. I had a asthma attack and had to use my breathing machine. It needs to be recalled."

April 4, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Birth Control

"No side effects, very light periods. On my 3rd month, and no weight gain. Had a bit of a long period the first month, but since then, it's been perfect. The only gripe I have is that because it's so new, it's crazy expensive. $45 a month even with health insurance."

May 17, 2011

Gabapentin

Hot Flashes

"I was prescribed gabapentin two years ago to help with night sweats, coincidentally I noticed that having always had mild to moderate anxiety I was much calmer and only became anxious as a result of a problem or crisis. recently I had an illness with nausea and loss of appetite, so stopped all my medications for 2 weeks. My anxiety went through the roof with panic attacks almost constantly, I have since found stopping Gabapentin abruptly is a no no, I took one 300mg last night and feel like my old self already, having had a nights sleep, after 2 weeks of insomnia. I think Gabapentin works extremely well, and I have no side effects. I hope my Dr doesn't ever want me to stop taking them, but if he does I now know it has to be a gradual process."

January 2, 2013

Relpax

Migraine

"This is the best migraine medication for me. I feel these are very different for each individual. But this has been the most successful at completely aborting my migraines most of the time. With other types I have had to take a repeat dose to get the results needed to continue a normal day."

September 23, 2009

Levomilnacipran

Depression

"I have had severe depression since my teens and have been on antidepressants for many years. Fortunately I have had beneficial effects from several over the years. The most effective treatment to date has been a combination of Wellbutrin and Cymbalta. I took that combination for ten+ years and unfortunately I recently started slipping downward, increased depression and feeling out of control. I was prescribed Fetzima (transitioned off Cymbalta) and completed the starter pack with the only benefit being increased energy. My Dr then increased the doseage to 80mg and have been at 80mg for two + weeks. I have never felt (for lack of a better word) so crazy in my life! I have been so irretiable, angry, depressed and unreasonable and feeling"

July 8, 2015

Yaz

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"I took Yaz for a little over 2 years. From around the age of 16 to 18. I gained a little bit of weight, not much but EXTREMELY hard to lose. Also, I experienced mood swings frequently. Sometimes getting extremely upset and feeling the need to cry. But the reason I stopped taking Yaz was because I started to get EXTREMELY BAD migraines/headaches. These headaches would come VERY frequently. I would say averaging around 2-5 days a week. MIgraines run in my family but funny thing is I never experienced them before the pill. Also, nothing would help these headaches. I took everything from Tylenol to Excedrin Migraine. Nothing helped. Hoped this helped! good luck!"

June 1, 2010

Valtrex

Herpes Simplex, Suppression

"I found out I had genital hsv 1 about a month ago. I have never seen a sore or bump of any kind down there, but experienced a burning that I compared to being cut, literally. The doctor found a lesion by the vaginal opening, that looked like little paper cuts apparently. Anyhow the 500 mg Valtrex 1&times; daily started helping after 2 weeks. The weird nerve-like sensations I was experiencing were all gone after 3 weeks. The only negative side effect is fatigue after I take the dose."

September 3, 2016

Clindamycin

Bacterial Infection

"This has been the most wonderful medicine for my 2 abscessed teeth. Yes both hit me at one time and it was very very painful and within 36 hours of taking it I could see a big difference such as less pain and decreased swelling. This is day 6 and I have no pain and no swelling."

January 3, 2012

BuSpar

Anxiety

"It helps me from pulling my hair out but I still have anxiety."

January 15, 2012

Plan B

Emergency Contraception

"I had unprotected sex and he ejaculated completely inside me. About 38 hours later, I took the pill with food and water. I was expecting my period about a week from that day. Throughout the whole time waiting for my period I had absolutely zero side affects, and it really really worried me. It was about 2 weeks after I took it that I finally got my period, and I was never so happy to be in so much pain."

December 12, 2015

Trolamine salicylate

Bursitis

"Did help relieve some of the pain temporarily. Worth using it at night to help relieve pain to be able to sleep."

April 19, 2009

Tioconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

"Awful! I put in the one time treatment around 11:15pm and I&#039;m up at 1am with the most intense itching/burning sensation of my life! I bought it because the antibiotic I&#039;m taking gave me a YI but this is completely terrible! I want to scratch my vag off. NEVER again."

February 1, 2017

Lisdexamfetamine

ADHD

"I have been on Vyvanse for almost 2 years and have had no major symptoms. I had dry mouth, but that pretty much subsided. I did lose about 30lbs, but I&#039;m 5&#039;9&quot; and was weighing about 240lbs, so it wasn&#039;t as bad thing. I have ADHD, I started this medicine when I was almost 40. I&#039;m almost 42 and really have had a great experience. My son is on it for ADD, and my daughter for ADHD. She was just tested and accepted into the gifted program and he is 2 years younger and has had significant improvements to his grades and behavior. I would recommend."

March 10, 2014

Liraglutide

Diabetes, Type 2

"I have only been on Victoza for less than a week now and already huge difference in my levels. Prior to Victoza I was on 2000mg Metforming, 5mg Onglyza following a low carb diet. That brought my levels down to an average of about 14 while fasting. Since being on the Victoza the highest reading I have had so far is a 12.5 which for me is incredible I can&#039;t wait to see what I will be at over the next month. I am not focusing on the weight loss at the moment if it happens awesome, but I&#039;m most concerned about my sugars. As for side effects I have had very mild nausea and that&#039;s all."

April 15, 2011

Escitalopram

Anxiety

"Day 2. Taking for major anxiety/ slight depression. 10mg daily. Anxiety is lifting and feel much more in control and calm. Only side symptom is a slight wheezy/ tired feeling. I took it last night about 9pm and was asleep by 11pm. First time in a year that a fell asleep without racing thoughts and worries."

October 6, 2015

Gabapentin

Pain

"I have a spinal cord injury. I&#039;m 7 years in this year. The only thing I feel below my waist is nerve pain, its really bad in my feet. If it wasn&#039;t for the Neurontin and taking Cymbalta together I wouldn&#039;t be able to function because of the nerve pain. It does help but for me I cant take the generic gabapentin."

February 4, 2011

Qsymia

Weight Loss

"My Dr agreed to over see putting me on Qsymia because he watched as I devotedly pursued everything else to no avail. I have now been on this for 1 week and have dropped 3 lbs. I have 60 to go and have all the patience in the world as long as I see progress. I do get tired midday laydown, ten minutes get up, I do get constipated but take those probiotic gummies that seem to help. I crave sweet but nothing really sounds good. I plan to start walking just a mile daily."

February 24, 2013

Rizatriptan

Migraine

"At 59 years of age have been suffering migraines since I was 21. Think I have tried every medication available in the UK. Maxalt is the only thing that has ever worked for me.Pain usually gone after 20 minutes, before I took Maxalt I could be in bed for 2 days rolling around in agony. Only side effects are tiredness and strangely It makes me sneeze just once as soon as I have taken it. Maxalt has completely changed my life. Fortunate to live in UK as I get it free on national health prescription."

September 29, 2013

Liraglutide

Diabetes, Type 2

"Started this last night. I have zero appetite. How is this possible? I love food, but I don&#039;t really feel like eating. All I&#039;ve had today is some grapes. I have a sandwich in my lunchbox, but I don&#039;t have any appetite. I haven&#039;t had any of the side effects so far. I started with the 1.2 dose. The &quot;pen&quot; is really easy to use compared to my intramuscular testosterone. However, this drug is ridiculously expensive. Even with good insurance, I would have to pay almost $400 a MONTH!!! Fortunately, another serious illness pushed me over my out-of-pocket annual. So, I filled the script for $0. Due to politics I may have no insurance next year. Anyway, so far, so good with Victoza."

May 6, 2017

Ziana

Acne

"I had a wonderful experience with Ziana. This is the only acne medication that didn&#039;t dry out my skin after using it. I thought I would never have a good experience with acne medications. Ziana is a smooth, moisturizing acne medication that leaves your skin feeling great. With a couple days the redness and swelling of my acne went down significantly. I don&#039;t see myself ever using another acne medication."

May 30, 2015

Desvenlafaxine

Depression

"I have been taking 50mg of Pristiq for about 5 weeks now, and just started taking 100 mg a couple days ago. I am 31 yrs old, but have been on antidepressants for 10 yrs. I&#039;ve tried many SSRI&#039;s (Lexapro for several yrs) and never felt much better at all. I remained depressed and began to try to accept that this is just what my life would be. Finally, about 2 months ago my Drs office began doing genetic testing which can guide them on what medicines your body will respond best to. So Pristiq it was. I think my mood has lifted somewhat. I&#039;m really hoping it will improve even more as studies show full benefits take 6-8 weeks. "

January 2, 2014

Boudreaux Butt Paste

Diaper Rash

"Butt paste was very useful for my baby. She had diaper rash 4 times. I tried lots of variety (Destin , A D , nystatin, neosporin) but none worked. I tried Butt paste its really very good. "

November 12, 2010

Viibryd

Major Depressive Disorde

"I&#039;ve been on Viibryd (40mg) for a few months now, for major depression/anxiety. Before that, I took Prozac, but I felt like it had stopped working. The Viibryd is working well for me. I have more good days. I don&#039;t feel sedated, just more positive and functional. As far as side effects, I get an upset stomach if I don&#039;t eat before I take it. I took it right before bed one time and had a really vivid nightmare, so I try to take it early in the day. When I do miss a dose, I feel withdrawal more than I did with Prozac. Overall, it&#039;s effective for me, but I have to be more careful to avoid side effects."

November 15, 2014

Cymbalta

Depression

"I have only been on this for 2 weeks but I can seriously notice a difference. I am 21 and for about 6 years (after a traumatic event) I have been suffering from &quot;severe depression&quot;. I have always had pain and always been to tired to do anything but lay in bed and cry! I can now say I am happy! Finally happy, I can&#039;t remember a time I was ever like this. I am motivated, active, and enjoying life. It works quick. I do however have mild headaches everyday and multiple nightmares every night. I am told these will subside. It&#039;s pricey but I really think its worth it! Good luck to everyone."

June 20, 2013

Zoloft

Panic Disorde

"Been taking Zoloft for 2 weeks and 3 days for panic attacks and general anxiety disorder. 2 weeks in I felt like myself again, careless towards things that didn&#039;t matter and was able to go to work and be more social. For 3 days now I&#039;ve felt strange, had a panic attack though on day 14 and I think that might be why (can&#039;t get over them sometimes). I can&#039;t wait for a month to be over with so I&#039;ll get the full effect of Zoloft. Hopefully I&#039;ll be back to normal soon."

February 1, 2012

Tizanidine

Muscle Spasm

"I am very happy taking Zanaflex. I was originally put on it for migraines but after a major car accident they tried to put me on Soma which caused some side effects. I went back to Zanaflex and have never looked back."

August 28, 2008

Loestrin 24 Fe

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"Took this pill for 1.) Acne and 2.) Birth Control. I have had a side effect that very few people had which was hair loss in the scalp. Big amounts of hair would come out when I would shower. I realized this happened to me with a previous birth control as well but want to note for others as a precaution. I got extremely bloated on this medication. I have a flat tummy and it looked like I was pregnant which was painful and annoying. This also gave me a very backed up system which I never get. I got extremely nauseous, very moody, heartburn, anxiety and some depression. The only pro was that my breasts grew a cup size. Can&#039;t complain about that! I&#039;ve been off of this pill for three days and all of these symptoms are gone."

June 24, 2014

Gastrocrom

Systemic Mastocytosis

"This has been a great medication and has made me feel much better. If you take too much at one time it can upset your stomach. "

August 1, 2013

Seasonique

Birth Control

"I went on this last year for PMDD, like severe PMS, and did fine the first 6 months. I&#039;m not sure why, but suddenly my periods are 2 weeks long instead of one. I&#039;m also having the same severity, if not more, of cramps that I had before I started. I think the issue was that I might have already had estrogen dominance, and the lack of ovulation made it even worse. (No ovulation means no progesterone to help your periods be lighter.) Also I have zero sex drive. Seriously, doing dishes has been more appealing lately. It has made my mood issues improve, though. I don&#039;t feel nearly as depressed as I did before taking it."

June 26, 2014

Gildess Fe 1 / 20

Birth Control

"I just finished my first pack two days ago and I will not be taking it again. In the beginning I was fine. There were no symptoms and I was feeling good. Now that it&#039;s been a month I can tell you I&#039;m in a place I don&#039;t recognize. Every little thing my boyfriend does I get upset over, I&#039;m constantly crying and paranoid, never want to get out of bed and I&#039;m depressed. This is miserable, and I&#039;m hoping that within the next few days I&#039;ll feel normal again after being off of this."

March 9, 2016

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

ADHD

"I have struggled with ADD since I was in grade school. Although diagnosed, my mother was not about putting me on medication. That being said I struggled really bad until I graduated. I am now 22 &amp; have been out on almost any ADD/ADHD medication you can think of. To keep it short &amp; sweet, Concerta &amp; focalin worked for about an hour then I turned into a horrible person to be around - extreme mood swings, aggression, agitation, really easily annoyed, &amp; hostile. My doctor decided to put me on Adderall XR 10mg tablets &amp; let me tell you it has saved my life!!!!!! It lasts all day for me, I am more focused, my heart rate doesn&#039;t jump to extremes like it did on Focalin. It actually makes me more relaxed &amp; enjoyable to be around. 10/10"

August 19, 2017

Liletta

Birth Control

"I have had Liletta for a year now. Insertion was bad but nothing I couldn&#039;t handle since I was used to awful cramps. Since then I&#039;ve remained around the same weight, my skin has stayed clear, and I have a much lighter period then I used to. Only negatives I&#039;ve had are random spotting which I&#039;ve had on previous birth controls as well. I highly recommend Liletta!"

January 12, 2017

Miconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

"This stuff is terrible. Burns. Badly. Thought I could wait it out- spent two hours in bed reading reviews which made me feel better but I should be sleeping. Going to try to push it out and probably spend the night with an ice pack between my legs......asking for Diflucan tomorrow because this is just not worth it. More expensive too. All around just bad. DONT USE IT IF YOU HAVET YET"

July 26, 2016

Exenatide

Diabetes, Type 2

"I was on Bydureon for about 2 months, I really noticed the loss of appetite and lost my sweet tooth. My weight came down and my blood sugar levels dropped from 8.5 to 6.0. I was really happy with the medicine until the known side effects started to show. They were nausea this happened approx once a week in the fourth week in on taking the medicine and bloating, indigestion, a lot of passing wind and acidy burps. Also I felt a bump and itchy feeling around injection area whenever I injected. If they can sort out these side effects then it would be really fantastic for people with Type 2 diabetes. I was really reluctant to stop but the horrible nausea beat me. "

May 28, 2013

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

Pain

"I took it (2 a day) for a few weeks for a compression fracture and it helped not only that but the constant arthritis in the lower back. I also took it some years ago, knowing only the generic name and not associating it with &#039;Vicodin&#039;, for shingles. Nothing short of heroin can eliminate shingles pain, but this did a pretty good job without any sign of physical dependence. I will request a continuing prescription just for the arthritis."

May 27, 2008

Paroxetine

Trichotillomania

"I have OCD, anxiety, and ADHD. I also pick my cuticles everyday. The official name is Dermatillomania and it&#039;s closely related to pulling hair out. I&#039;ve been picking my cuticles for 25 years. There has never been a time when I did not pick them to some degree. I try to hide them and I frequently make them bleed. I take 450 mg of Wellbutrin XL and 25 mg of Paxil (by cutting the pills) daily. I started the Paxil almost a month ago for anxiety. While it has helped a lot with anxiety, it&#039;s even more incredible to me that my cuticles are now almost perfect with just one tiny blemish and my nails are long. This is the ONLY time they&#039;ve looked like this since I started when I was 9 years old. Very, very pleased! No more hiding my fingers!"

April 26, 2016

Venlafaxine

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

"For years I had battled with IBS D, until being prescribed Effexor XR. I did have problems when changed to the generic. If I missed a dose of the name brand I could take the next dose. On the generic if I missed I would have awful withdrawals. And one manufacturer Zydus 120 mg lasted only 12 hours. I found manufacturer Greenstone will last the 24 hours. My current pharmacy makes sure they have it available, but some pharmacys aren&#039;t able to get certain manufacturers. I have been able to live a normal life with the medication Effexor XR or generic by Greenstone. I do not have IBS D, nor the stress and anxiety of never knowing when it would hit. I am very thankful."

April 12, 2017

Amitiza

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

"I tried the samples my dr sent me home with. It gave me some of the worst stomach aches of my life. And I didn&#039;t go to the bathroom anymore than I normally do. I hated this medication, it made me feel much worse."

August 30, 2015

Bontril Slow Release

Obesity

"I only took Bontril 105mg for 2 months. I started out at 250lbs!!! I went to buy New clothes and was in a size 18, so depressing! I started out on Bontril 35mg, that did nothing for me so they bumped it up. I did stop drinking cold drinks, and only water. I did not even drink tea. I ate a high protein diet, beef jerky, cheese, and yogurt. They told me 1200 calories but that felt impossible! I did exercise the first month but slacked in the second. I lost 50 pounds total in those 2 months. There after I did not gain my appetite back and got all the way down to 162 pounds. This medicine is absolutely amazing! Its been over 2 years and I just starting gaining some of the weight back due to the depo shot, I will definalty be going back to Bont"

September 24, 2015

Levothroid

Hashimoto's disease

"Thyroid supplements are really hard on my stomach &amp; I couldn&rsquo;t take them for long. I found out most have lactose in them; Levothroid does not. If you&rsquo;re lactose intolerant or have digestive problems, I would highly recommend trying Levothroid. Going on 6 years now and no ill effects."

May 9, 2012

Carbamazepine

Epilepsy

"Previously on generic with onset symptoms. Now on Name brand and still transitioning from Aptiom which was not effective in controlling symptoms. Hoping name brand works."

December 25, 2015

Doxycycline

Acne

"I started taking the doxcy (100 mg) once a day for my acne. I am 29 years old female that had never had acne in my teens until now at this age. Okay so I began with this pill and for me it got worse before it got better. I took this for a month and a week and I did see improvement till like my 4th week of using it. So then my derm prescribed the same doxcy (100 mg) but now twice a day which is much better along with tretinoin cream 0.05% every night. This has helped me so much. One big tip that I can give you guys is not to stress about the acne I know it&#039;s hard but stressing will only make it worse. Just think that one day it will go away. Now it&#039;s been 25 days with the new prescribed doxcy and finally no more acne."

September 19, 2016

Adipex-P

Weight Loss

"I just started Adipex-P 37.5mg on March 6th, 2011. I am in the military and am a single mom of two. I work and go to school full time so its hard for me to work out everyday even though I&#039;m supposed to. I have never really had trouble losing weight until I started working night shift in May. I would only eat one meal a day but since it was late I gained the weight. I am 5&#039;5 and weighed 184lbs before I was put on this pill. The first day I took it was right after the doctors appointment. By 5pm and I had only eaten one piece of ham. I bought a salad after I took the pill and tried to eat it when I got home at 6 and couldn&#039;t because I had no urge to want to eat. It&#039;s Wednesday now and I&#039;ve lost 4lbs already."

March 10, 2011

Bydureon

Diabetes, Type 2

"Within 2 weeks saw blood glucose more than half to good levels I&#039;ve not seen for years (literally) no major side effects - felt sick twice within a day or two of first dose but apart from that all ok. Injecting in fatty tissue of stomach hardly any pain. Very well designed device and needle almost painless. I would recommend this for T2s who have gone to max on oral meds and need that extra help, this really is the magic bullet for me. I can handle weekly injections but not daily that&#039;s too much imho."

March 1, 2017

Bupropion / naltrexone

Obesity

"I took this for five months and lost 35 pounds. I loved it but had to stop because it wasn&#039;t covered by my insurance and I could no longer handle the $60 a month for it!!! Would definitely love to know which medication in this pill is what suppressed my appetite so I could take that alone! Would so take this again if I could afford it!"

May 27, 2016

Fluconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

"Quickest relief ever! Antibiotics always give me a yeast infection! Vaginal creams are slow and yucky. Fluconazole worked quickly and completely!"

October 1, 2015

Propofol

Anesthesia

"It was like going to sleep when you were a little kid and you were very tired and your bed felt delicious."

January 13, 2016

Contrave

Obesity

"I stated taking Contrave a week ago I lost 7lbs so far. I don&rsquo;t feel hungry but I eat about 3X a day low carb some protein and fiber. I drink plenty of water. I sometimes feel nauseous. I don&rsquo;t like to take medications but I am trying to continue taking it because it seems like it&rsquo;s working. After reading some of the reviews I am more confident about it now. I&rsquo;ve been thinking about major side effects with Contrave but no one has reported any so far. Good luck everyone in this weight loss journey."

December 5, 2017

Accutane

Acne

"I didn&#039;t like my lips looking like sandpaper for 5 months of my life, but otherwise it worked."

January 27, 2009

Voltaren-XR

Pain

"This worked great for my back pain and is non-narcotic so I don&#039;t feel woozy."

February 10, 2009

Victoza

Diabetes, Type 2

"I have been a type 2 diabetic for 10 yrs now. I tried victoza in may 2016. As of today, Sept. 24th I have lost 45 pounds, I&#039;m down to 1 metformin a day and my A1C is great!! The side effects are minimal. Mainly sour stomach but that can be controlled mostly by diet. Low starch foods help alot. I&#039;m so glad after trying a few newer meds that I found victoza!!!"

September 25, 2016

Pimecrolimus

Eczema

"Frustrated with the lack of effectiveness of any of the medications I have been given for this condition - including Elidel. Still experiencing extreme itchiness, oozing, peeling and cracked skin. Over the years more areas of my body is affected with this condition. Painful and unsightly."

October 22, 2016

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

Chronic Pain

"This med helps to take the edge off enough for the pain to be tolerable. I take HCL 15 mg one every 6 hours. Compared to hydrocodone this is much better and faster relief. Just be careful what you take with it."

November 10, 2017

Levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"I&#039;ve been on birth control for a while now due to horrendous cramps and excessively heavy cycles. And I&#039;ve always been an anti-kid-having lady so hey it works for me. So I ended up switching from the nuva ring (which I loved) to the Mirena. I&#039;m not going to complain about pain because we&#039;re all different and to be honest, it really wasn&#039;t terrible, a little discomfort. But I&#039;ve had my Mirena for a little over 2 years now and I&#039;ve gained 40-50 pounds with no change in diet, I have absolutely no energy for anything (I work and go to school full time), and I&#039;m recently married with no sex drive. At first the Mirena was a God send, no period, no pill, no hassle or worries. But now I&#039;m counting down the days this evil thing is gone."

August 9, 2017

Monistat 7

Vaginal Yeast Infection

"I used Monistat 7 day and so far its ok. At first it feels a little uncomfortable but after about 15-20 minutes it goes away. I&#039;ve seen everyone had bad results with the one day and three day... Maybe because they are stronger than the seven days. I hope the seven days works good... Today is my first day using it. Just wish the applicator was a little more comfortable!!!"

July 16, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

"I started taking this bc pill a month and week ago. At first I just got nauseous then I started getting migraines which were intense and the depression was horrible I was so emotional over stupid things.I got my second pack and took it at 7pm woke up at 8am and felt fine but around 12 I felt bad .I was so weak I couldn&#039;t move and I was sweating and cold and my arm went numb and it felt like I had a hang over but worse. my eyes hurt also. I am getting off this pill and getting switched to a different kind. This was the first bc pill I&#039;ve ever used."

January 28, 2016

Pramipexole

Restless Legs Syndrome

"This has really helped me. I have had RLS all my life off and on. The RLS is worse now, I am 74yrs. I have been on it almost a year. I believe I may be getting some side effects lately. I am so tired, and can&#039;t seem to think straight sometimes. I realize that could be from other things, but I am going to talk to my Doctor on next visit. It is a God send if you haven&#039;t slept for nights."

March 11, 2010

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

"First of all, I started taking birth control when I was 17. I started to regulate and lighten my period. I took Yaz for a year. No problems. After I turned 18, my insurance dropped me so I went to a women&#039;s clinic and was given six months of the Ortho. I have been taking it for four months now, and once this pack is gone, I&#039;m done. The side effects are HORRIBLE. I have no drive for sex. I&#039;m moody, I cry constantly. My period is heavy and unpredictable. It also lasts forever. I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant (we use condoms as well though), but that&#039;s the only plus. My relationship is at stake here because of a pill."

June 3, 2012

AndroGel

Hypogonadism, Male

"I am 69 years old. Prior to starting 5 pumps daily of Andro Gel 5 months ago, T level was 207, low energy and almost no sex drive plus often could not maintain an erection. After only a couple of weeks, there was a big turnaround, good erections and libido what it was at age 40. Did notice I was a bit more aggressive. Then, about the 3rd month things went downhill with things back pretty much as they were before Andro Gel. Presently awaiting results of test to see where T levels stands."

February 7, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

"Face cleared. Gained 5 pounds. No vomiting for me or irregular mood swings. Also my periods are very very precise. Only bad thing is the super decreased limbo. Just don&#039;t care for it anymore it seems"

January 20, 2015

Victoza

Diabetes, Type 2

"All the side effects"

December 26, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Acne

"Slow and steady definitely wins this race. I was skeptical going on birth control to fix my ongoing acne battle especially since I am not sexually active. I have been on it for 3 months now and I am so grateful I did this!! My acne has cleared up 80% and I expect it to be closer to 95% for the next pack. It was hard to be patient those 3 months of wondering if it would work, but it did and I&#039;m soo happy about it. At first, I noticed some swelling and tenderness in the chest, but that subsided after about 2-3 weeks, once my body got a bit more used to it. I had a few pounds of weight gain but that has since come off too- and may have been just water weight."

July 1, 2015