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Bupropion

depression

"Recently I retired from public safety. I should have been happy and content to have a lot of free time. My friends all said I looked rested and better than I had in years. What they did not know is how depressed I was and how much I missed the work and my work friends. Reluctantly my doctor prescribed Bupropion HCL 150 mg for seven days then 300 mg daily in the AM. After the first day, I was already feeling better. I just finished the first two weeks and I'm feeling so much better. Occasionally I still have negative thoughts. Side effects include anxiety and an elevated BP. I'm happy with the results and believe the medication has taken me away from the edge. I will post updates periodically."

December 5, 2014

Sertraline

social anxiety disorde

"Honestly, I feel guilty for feeling great... But I've been taking Zoloft for 6 months now and I feel totally different. I was diagnosed with GAD, generalized anxiety disorder. I had serious issues with social anxiety, irritation, nervousness, constant worrying, and seldom depression. After taking the medicine for about 3 months I felt like a I've never felt before. I started to worry alot less, I started to avoid confrontation, and also was able to talk to people without feeling intense anxiety. This medicine really works well. The only negative side effects I've experienced was nausea in the first month and consistent fatigue. Working out and mid day naps have subsided the fatigue. My suggestion would be to take your dose in the evening."

July 17, 2015

Methyl salicylate

osteoarthritis

"These patches have made life bearable and sleep possible. I was suffering from severe pain from arthritis and also ruptured discs. I have been able to function and go about life with the aid of these patches."

May 5, 2017

Nexplanon

birth control

"I've had the Nexplanon implant since the beginning of February, after having my first child by c section in November. In the first week or so of having it I was having terrible mood swings, thoughts of suicide and almost broke up with my bf several times over basically nothing, I still have not stopped bleeding since I got this thing in my arm and its June now. The blood doesn't even look like blood most of the time it's brown and clumpy or sometimes even black, every once in a while it will be very bright red. I called and talked to my doctor about getting this thing taken out after one particularly bad depressive episode a few months ago and was encouraged to wait it out and see if it got better. on the bright side, I'm not pregnant."

June 6, 2016

Gabapentin

bipolar disorde

"After 8 months of sleep problems caused by anxiety started to take 3x300mg. First two days were amazing. No more anxiety when falling a sleep and during a day. After 5 days started to noticing anxiety again so went up to 600x2 300x1. Its totally miracle drug. No more anxiety, I feel calm and relax with social situations and have proper deep sleep. I love it!"

April 17, 2015

Xolegel

seborrheic dermatitis

"I received a Xologel perscription instead of my usual ketaconazole cream. I went to the local pharmacy and was shown a bill of $595. I laughed at the poor cashier, and said "no thanks". Called my dermatologist back and got a cream for $30. There is a program on their website where people can get the drug for only $10 on top of their co-pay if their insurance doesn't cover the drug. What this seems to imply, is that if your insurance won't pay, they will give it to you for what it is actually worth. A perfect example of the broken medical system and greed. The price of this drug has gone up over 400% in the last few years. Next time I see an Aqua box at my pharmacy it will be refused."

February 3, 2016

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"This medication has made my acne severely worse. I have also been experiencing burning sensations during intercourse after beginning this medication. I am not aware if this is the cause, but my doctor has tested for EVERYTHING else so we are considering this may be the issue."

October 13, 2017

Paroxetine

anxiety

"I've been taking Paxil 20 mg for 6 years now and it has done wonders for my anxiety and panic attacks. I've had no side effects or weight gain. It took about 5 weeks to kick in but when it did I was able to get back to normal and start enjoying the things I loved again."

June 26, 2009

Contrave

obesity

"On my second week of Contrave, and I have experienced bad headaches, to the point I am taking exedrine migraine every couple of hours. I have dry mouth but that's a good thing, because I used to hardly drink water and now I drink a lot. I did notice that the cravings went away, sweets no longer call my name. I am going to continue to take the medication and see how it goes. I also called for the scale down program to get the free scale, and never received it."

May 4, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"DO NOT USE THIS BIRTHCONTROL. Take it from one girlfriend to another- you can do better. This birth control has given me the worst experience I've ever had with mood swings. Sluggish and no energy. I gained 5 lbs. first week on it."

January 26, 2017

Analpram-HC

hemorrhoids

"Stopped the pain and itching almost immediately! It didn't make my thrombosed hemorrhoids go away too fast but it definitely made me feel better to where I could function again (like walk and sit). I would use it again and had no unpleasant side effects."

August 20, 2009

Anastrozole

breast cance

"I have been on Arimidex since December. I am experiencing locked up hands in the a.m. with pain; weakened grips and discomfort using the computer for my job. Also,at times low back and sciatica pain. I am considering changing medication."

February 7, 2017

Vilazodone

depression

"Viibryd has been great for me as far as taking care of my depression. It started acting quickly and has been fantastic! I have nothing but good to say about how well it treats my depression. However, if I EVER miss my pills at night I am in REALLY bad shape the next morning. I am extremely tired - but in a really weird way. I am super sensitive to light - to the point it is dangerous for me to drive as the sun comes up because I can't keep my eyes open. When I take a nap (because I am so tired) I have horrific nightmares that are really vivid. It really is kind of scary. "

February 13, 2013

Cefdinir

otitis media

"5 month old infant Rxd cefdinir for ear infection; next morning, diaper full of bloody diarrhea ; to ER; MD said ear infection not serious enough for antibx; DC Cefdiner ; cont to treat "pink eye" with drops."

May 7, 2016

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had the nexplanon inserted the first week of April. I didn't have a period for two months, then end of June I started and had a light, constant period through August. Then it stopped for a short amount of time, then Started September 20th through October 15th. I started noticing hair loss probably mid June/July. Clumps of my hair were coming out. I also experienced extreme mood swings. The littlest thing would irritate me. I just had the implant removed today, and I recommend that nobody gets it. I am trying the nuvaring out this time, I hope I have better luck. I was on the pill for years but I forget to take it sometimes due to my busy schedule."

October 19, 2016

BuSpar

anxiety

"I've been on bupropion for depression several years with dry mouth being the only side effect. Panic attacks started a couple of years ago. Take Xanax and it works great for me. Last year the panic attacks started occurring more often with severe anxiety this past fall. I didn't want to get addicted to Xanax by taking several times or more a week. Started Buspirone 7.5 mg 2/x per day. I felt relief from my anxiety in about 3 weeks, but around 8-10 week mark I felt like it contributed to weight gain and bloating . Taking 7.5 only once a day lessened side effects. However 3mo. now weight gain is 5-6 lbs (a lot for 5'1"), bloated and water retention none of which is reducing with proper diet, exercise and increased water intake."

February 15, 2017

Aviane

birth control

"Although I only started this medication recently, I wanted to share my experience. I finally made the decision to start the pill because my last period was over two weeks late. After ruling out pregnancy, I discovered that I have a genetic history of ovarian cysts, which are lessened in frequency by birth control. I have also suffered from moderately severe periods, with cramps that made it impossible to go to work or school. I have just completed my first week of Aviane. I have had no nausea and perhaps a slight change in appetite where I eat a little more. What surprised me is that my breasts have grown about a third of a cup size. (This is a pleasant surprise for me, as I am a medium B-cup)."

May 16, 2013

Apixaban

prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation

"I recently started Eliquis (brand) as my doctor wants to do a cardioversion in hopes of getting my heart back into a normal rhythm. You need to be on a blood thinner prior to, and after, this procedure. Because of my past experiences with side effects, I quartered a few of the 5mg tablets and took one quarter (1.25mg) on each of the first two days. On the third day, I took two 1.25mg doses of Eliquis, twelve hrs apart, for a daily total of 2.5mg. Within 30 min after taking the second 1.25 dose, I began to feel a continuous internal tremor that lasted for 5 hrs.-no pain, no external tremor, no feeling ill. I am afraid to increase the dosage to reach the prescribed 5mg x 2/daily. HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS SIDE EFFECT??"

April 27, 2017

Clindamycin

bacterial infection

"I was prescribed clindamycin 4 days ago for a gum/nerve infection due to an absessed tooth. I started to get pretty nervous about the heartburn I was experiencing. Worst of my life! Water is key, and so far so good. My swelling and pain went away after 2 days. I also noticed taking it every 6 hours EXACTLY (or however long you're prescribed to) helps a bunch too. Oh, and water, not laying down for about 30 minutes after, and more water."

December 9, 2013

Mometasone

allergic rhinitis

"I went to the doctor because of a serious flu that affected my breathing because of post nasal drips, extreme coughing and fearsome blockage of my throat while coughing. Among two other medicines including general cough medicine, he prescribed Nasonex. This has helped tremendously. It has cleared my nasal passages and it has allowed me to breath properly. It has stopped my heavy snoring which was caused by having to breath through my mouth. I do not know whether I am imagining it, but for years I have had erectile disfunction, so much so that I have given up trying anything to cure it and just accept my condition. However, lately I am getting reasonable erections at night and I wounder if it is some beneficial side effect of Nasonex."

April 21, 2015

Nexplanon

birth control

"I lasted 6 days with Nexplanon. Getting the "rod" put in was fairly painless. However, a day after insertion, I began to have shooting pains up from the site through my shoulder and neck along with a KILLER migraine. When I held my hand out, it shook uncontrollably. I was put on an antibiotic in case of infection. A few days later, the pain was still the same and my hand began to go numb even when my arm was stretched out straight. I was SO uncomfortable and could not function because of the continuous migraine (it would not respond to any pain reliever). I had my Nexplanon taken out and suspect it was placed on a nerve. The hormones most likely caused the 5 day long migraine, so I will NOT be having it put back in."

September 12, 2015

Concerta

adhd

"My son's attention span now exists. He does not wander off into his fairy land every 2 minutes. His teacher and other educators are very impressed with his work now. My son complains of headaches probably because he has trouble falling asleep."

June 6, 2008

Forteo

osteoporosis

"T score was -3.5 and progressively getting worse after years of Fosamax. Just finished two years of Forteo. Bone loss has stopped or better, my T score is now -3.1 which means I've turned the corner. I will now be going on Prolea which is 2 shots a year. No idea what the cost of that will be. No after effects from the Forteo."

August 13, 2013

Bisacodyl

constipation

"The suppositories work for me like magic. I usually have really bad constipation or so I thought until I discovered bisacodyl which was recommended by my sister-in-law. Once I insert it, maximum 10 to 15 mins later everything gets flushed out with no hassle and no horrible side effects. Its a winner and I definitely recommend it."

July 10, 2011

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine

headache

"Suffered with Tension Migraines, combined with vascular/aura types for 25 yrs. Went round & round w/tests, scans, RX's, shots, etc until FINALLY my doctor prescribed Anolor 300. Hard to find anymore, but Fioricet was a perfect replacement (same ingredients). It has helped immensely in my daily life. No missed workdays, or other important things in life since having this for the debilitating headaches. 30 mins after taking one, I am good to go. Rarely do I ever need a 2nd dose, if taken at onset. Fabulous, w/o all the awful side effects of many other 'preventative' Rx's. Take as needed. 90 ct bottle lasts me @ 2 yrs!"

May 6, 2015

Baclofen

muscle spasm

"I had back surgery- severe, debilitating migraines (one per week)- a stroke at age 30 (8 years ago)- knee, shoulder, wrist, ankle and hand surgeries. Call me Humpty Dumpty because I would have fallen apart but Baclofen has helped put me back together again. It cuts down on the spasms and helps dull the pain. My migraines are down to 1 a month and over within 12-24 hours. I take 10MGs x 8 pills before bed. I take Ambien to help me sleep but have HUGE problems waking up and staying awake. I have fallen asleep at work (bad when you are a teacher). My Dr. started me on Nuvigil 250MG mornings and it is a life/job saver. Also taking Seroquel, Nexium, Triliptal, Exalgo, Lexapro, 15000 UI of vitamin D and had to start Hyzaar since beginning Baclofen."

August 23, 2012

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I've been taking Trinessa for over a year now and I started taking it because I had such bad pains, where I would lay on the couch and cry. I started taking it and pains were still there but not anywhere near as bad I could still function and want to get up and do things. It does not cause me to be moody, I've never gained weight from this pill and I've never had any pregnancy scares on this pill. I do recommend this for anyone wanting to start taking birth control!"

February 1, 2012

Paroxetine

anxiety

"Before Paxil I had used multiple medication for anxiety and depression and they would mellow me out but I didn't really feel "better". After starting Paxil I can honestly say I'm the happiest I have been in years and my coping skills are greatly improved. I feel healthy again, my appetite is back to normal, I don't look sickly anymore and I can sleep. Paxil was the miracle for me."

May 25, 2012

Plavix

heart attack

"In 1995 I had a stent put in. In 2001 I had a small heart attack. I have been on Plavix ever since and my blood pressure is normal and I have all my stents and no more heart problems."

February 5, 2010

Vortioxetine

major depressive disorde

"I've been on pretty much every antidepressant. SSRI's do nothing for my depression. The only other medication that helped was Wellbutrin, but I stopped that due to not being able to sleep at all. I started on 5 mg then increased to 10 mg 2 weeks later. It has helped my depression the most and I have more energy. The side effects are what make me hate taking this. I've experienced nausea, vomiting, constipation, and decreased sexual desire. The worst though is the nausea. I'm nauseous every time I take it, doesn't matter if I eat with it or not. If I don't eat before I take it then I vomit. This medication is also expensive, it's not covered by my insurance."

August 6, 2017

Ortho Micronor

birth control

"Really happy with this pill. I had been on cerazette which caused 3 months of continual spotting. As soon as I switched to micronor it stopped and now I only get 2 days of light bleeding a month, with no adverse side-effects. :)"

January 14, 2017

Zarah

birth control

"I've been using Zarah for a year now. It works just as great as Yasmin. It didn't cause any weight gain, or mood changes. Those are the only things I'm scared of apart from the adverse effect of DVT. I had nausea only during the first 4 months of taking it. It reduced my headaches and dysmenorrhea, but I'm not sure if the former is just psychosomatic. I've never been pregnant on the course of taking it so it's an effective bcp!!! Another bonus is "glowing" skin. My skin was already in perfect condition, but Zarah (& Yasmin-which I took before it) made it "ethereal" as what people would say to me... and this is no joke. I'm giving the credit to Zarah (and Yasmin). Apparently, I'm switching back to Yasmin because of insurance coverage changes."

February 13, 2015

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"Adderall XR works wonders. I can finally get my scattered brain to focus on one thing at a time. The downside is that it doesn't work as long as advertised. I am lucky if it lasts 6 hours, and I work for 8. Once I get home, I feel like I'm having a major caffeine crash. I've heard that once you adjust to the medication, you stop crashing so hard. I've only been on it for one month. "

May 1, 2012

Tessalon Perles

cough

"Have been prescribed tessalon perles several times for bronchitis and they've never once worked for me. I might as well eat a sugar cube. Sadly cough drops do a better job of suppressing my cough than tessalon perles and that's nothing to brag about. The previous poster who wants the syrup is right, that stuff is the only thing that really works."

March 1, 2017

Bonine

motion sickness

"On the advise of a friend my wife and I started taking Bonine 24 hrs before we departed on a small ship cruise in the Caribbean. It was the best advise we could have gotten because at night while traveling between the islands the weather was very very rough. Over half the people on the cruise were extremely sea sick and miserable. We felt fine and had no issues at all. I highly recommend this product."

September 18, 2013

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"My 9 y/o daughter was taking this. Started on a 30 MG dose then we kept moving up to 50. The 50 only seemed to make her aggressive at home with her sister and acting odd. Her school also commented that she has not change AT ALL even with the increase in dosage. This is the first ADD medication we have taken so maybe its not the one for her but, frustrating never the less."

October 21, 2013

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I just had mine put in today, I realize every experience is personal so take my review with a gain of salt. This was the absolute worst pain I have ever experienced. I passed out, and the moment I woke up, I threw up from pain. Mind you, my pain tolerance is such that I didn't even cry when I broke my pelvis. I couldn't even drive myself home from the procedure, my husband had to leave work and pick me up. When I got home I was on Advil AND tylonal, still 10/10 pain. 8 hours later I'm at about a 6/10."

April 5, 2017

Sprintec

birth control

"I've been on Sprintec for about 6 months now and my face and weight are normal. I was on Lo Loestrin before this, and it messed up my mood so much, made me breakout, gain weight, all the worst possible things. The only thing with Sprintec, I never had cramps before birth control but now I have cramps. Also the period is super heavy but only lasts 4-5 days, so its a trade-off and at least its regular (I started birth control because my period wouldn't stop)."

November 21, 2014

Duragesic

pain

"I have a doctor who is not into breakthrough medicines that much but he is still reluctantly writing Norco 10/325 for my breakthrough pain and I found that this medicine does pretty good for about 40 hours. The 72 hours they claim is a real stretch. "

November 17, 2011

Bupropion / naltrexone

weight loss

"I am a 44yr woman l have been taking for two weeks now I am taking two twice a day now and no results at all. This is so discouraging since l was dieting before the pills l workout 5-7 days a week and nothing. l will finish my bottle being it cost $92.00 but that's it for me, l am happy to see it works for some just not me."

May 11, 2017

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

hyperhidrosis

"Never in my life have I written a review for anything i've taken, yet I felt the need to write this as I suffered the same symptoms as many people that has already reviewed. I only wore black t shirts or tanks, could never wear color due to sweating like a dog in my armpits for no reason. Large, visible dark wet spots under my arm for no reason just sitting in class. Was pessimistic about Hypercare as many things haven't worked in the past but take my word for it: this stuff will change your life! Take your chance and free yourself of the silent trauma of sweating profusely."

May 26, 2015

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

hyperhidrosis

"Can only have this on for literally minutes before the itching/burning makes me want to cry. I can't even concentrate on a TV show to take my mind off it. Anyone know of an alternative that doesn't cause these effects? The catch 22 is that the one time I kept it on half the night I didn't sweat again for months. Should probably also mention that my sweating problem is my face and neck, particularly my forehead."

August 10, 2016

Phentermine

weight loss

"I re-started Adepex today. Full dose. I had amazing results 2 years ago. Went off it, but gained 40 lbs back. Unlike some user reviews, I can tell you the weight gain was NOT a result of quitting Adipex. It was poor choices in diet and lack of exercise. I got lazy. But NOT because I quit taking Adipex. I started today because I need help. It is a potent drug. And it will make you not want to eat. EAT ANYWAY. When you don't, you WILL experience mood swings and hostility. The purpose of this drug is to HELP you make better food choices and to get into a good exercise routine. Drink LOTS of water and EAT every three hours. Do some research BEFORE taking this drug. It can be EXTREMELY beneficial if you use it the right way. Good luck all."

July 8, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"Worst experience of my life. I got it when my pharmacy replaced my Lutera with a generic. I felt horrible on it. Crazy emotions and no sex drive. Went to a different pharmacy and got back on my old brand. The first month of getting it out of my system has led to a month long period of brown discharge that only explodes out when you have sex. It's ruining my sex life with my boyfriend. Most horrible bc ever. Just say no."

August 29, 2015

Flomax

urinary tract stones

"I was given a shot of Tamsulosin in the ER and a prescription for Flomax at 7:30 Friday night, and passed one stone (possibly a sliver of the original) Sunday night at 11:30, and another (3mm) stone Monday at 3:30. The only pain meds I took was 600mg of Ibuprofen (and a TON of water!!!), and from beginning to end, on a scale of 1-10, the pain never exceeded a 3 or a 4!! Flomax and Tamsulosin are a miracle for kidney stones!!"

September 5, 2015

Clonazepam

bipolar disorde

"I was diagnosed at the age of 15 with Bipolar. I really never understood why that was my disgnosis.. maybe cause of my horrible depressions at a very young age and well having to go thru alot very early in life might have been the cause of that. I suffered alot from Anxiety or panic attacks and i must say that Klonopin has been the best drug i have ever had, even better than Xanax. It relaxes me instead of that sedation feeling Xanax used to give me and also last longer. I can now sleep better as well. So in conclusion Klopin is amazing and way better than Xanax and ofcourse this is to my opinión"

November 8, 2015

Hydroxyzine

anxiety

"I took a 25 mg dose of this medicine for the first time last night. It took about 45 minutes to an hour before it made me sleepy although I was calmed within 15 minutes. I slept great-I usually wake up around 2am every night, but not last night. I slept until 9:30am which is rare for me. I did feel like a zombie for about an hour or 2 after I got up, but I didn't have any panic feelings during the day. I didn't feel 100% normal, but this was a pretty good start. I'm hopeful that the sleepiness is a transient effect and that some of my other physical symptoms go completely away."

April 19, 2014

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"Hi all!! I have been clean now for 72 hours from a 400-500mg a day 3 year oxycodone habit. I started suboxone 24 hours ago. I held out as long as I could with withdrawal so I didnt risk the chance of precipitated withdrawal. I initially broke an 8 mg tablet into 4 pieces to equal 2mg. Within a half hour I could NOT believe how much better I felt. I still had some body aches which were easily relieved with ibuprofen and I still have diarrhea but its occasional Other than that I feel amazing and I feel free. I am so blessed to be able to have my life back. I have a goal of a 6 month taper. I am also a nurse and I can tell you that I held an oxycodone in my hand at work and do not have a SINGLE urge. It was so empowering. Good luck to you!"

March 24, 2015

Hydrocodone / ibuprofen

pain

"Vicoprofen has helped me greatly for Fibromyalgia, there is still pain I'll have but that's not going to cure it but its helped a lot. And I seem to have pretty good energy while taking it. I don't take more than prescribed so I don't believe everyone is at risk of becoming addicted to this medication. I have never had any bad side effects with this medicine either. I only took 7.5 mg four times daily which is average. Good luck you all. Hope this post helps."

December 14, 2014

Seroquel XR

depression

"It seems to be very helpful for my depression, anxiety, adult ADD and overall mood. Seroquel XR also seems to have no noticeable side effects and I sleep great. I've been taking 2 of the 300mg, in the evening, now for 2 months."

October 17, 2009

Lurasidone

schizophrenia

"Latuda has been very helpful to me. I have not gained any weight. The symptoms have lessened to the point where I am much more functional and can follow my daily routine. So far so good."

July 19, 2013

Azithromycin

upper respiratory tract infection

"I went to the ER because I thought I had bronchitis. Turns out it was a Upper Respiratory Infection. I was given the Z-pak 500mg and was told to take the 2 pills as a first dose which was around 8:00pm. The next morning, I felt a lot better than the previous day and continued the regiment. But on the 3rd day I was nauseous and had this HORRIBLE metallic taste in my mouth. Now it's the 4th day and I can't stand this taste. However, the nasty coughing and the phlegm is pretty much gone. "

February 9, 2011

Lidocaine

neuropathic pain

"These are the worst. They do not stick to skin. I can't even say that they fall off after a few minutes because I can't even get them to stick at all. Unfortunately I didn't get a choice of which brand to get because my patches came through the VA. I'm going to also let the VA know how horrible these patches are."

April 25, 2017

Oxymorphone

pain

"Suffering from post double laminectomy pain since 2008, I've been prescribed nearly every narcotic possible. 6 x Darvocet per day was doing the trick until it got yanked off the market. So, my pain management doctor moved me over to Opana ER 40mg every 12 hours and Opana IR 10mg for breakthrough pain. This medication has worked perfectly and consistently for a couple of years now. "

April 4, 2012

Stendra

erectile dysfunction

"I take 200mg about 45 min before sexual activity, this usually allows me to get hard enough to penetrate and maintain an erection until I get the job done (10-15 minutes). Once I have ejaculated I cannot get another erection. I have found that Stendra works better if you make a lot of time for foreplay to help with arousal (for both of you), usually more fun also. For me this med is not as effective as Cialis or Viagra but the side effects are MUCH more tolerable."

June 21, 2017

Savella

ibromyalgia

"I am so grateful to have Savella on the market available for Fibromyalgia pain. I had been on Lyrica but stopped due to the weight gain. I am really feeling better and still on the lower dose. I would highly recommend anyone with Fibromyalgia pain give this drug a chance."

September 29, 2010

Oxycodone

chronic pain

"I have a bullet lodged in my back near my spine, this medication is very helpful in relieving the pain but use with caution I would not recommended this for daily use regardless of the severity of your pain."

March 9, 2015

Tranexamic acid

menorrhagia

"2nd mo. of taking 2 tabs approx 3x a day. I use a menstrual cup & over a 5 day cycle on days 1-3 I would be changing a full (.5 oz) cup every 1.5 hr or so. It has gotten to the point where I am so wiped out during my period that I can barely get up off the couch, I'm anemic and my ferritin is 5. I saw fairly immediate results by the 2nd dose. GREATLY reduced the bleeding, by at least 50%. By day 3, barely any flow at all and I can stop the tabs. No side effects for me, only lots of small clots during the bulk of the flow and then it seems to drag out several days little longer with lots of brown spotting, but I don't care about that! GOD SEND and starting to feel normal again!! Praying they keep working for me!"

July 15, 2016

Delsym

cough

"I took this late at night expecting it to work and I should have read the reviews first it didn't stop my cough at all and I think made it worse I ended up just sucking on a cough drop which worked better than this. It is now 5:30am and my stomach feels twisted like I'm going to vomit but I don't have anything to vomit because I haven't eaten anything and it has to be the cough syrup because I have had the cough drops before. I'm never going to use this medicine again."

January 12, 2017

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I have used it without scares for 17 years. I have found my libido seriously lowered. No periods once I got past the initial 2 or 3 jabs. Worth persisting. May have some bleeding if you are late for a shot. For the first few shots bleeding can be heavy and irregular but this seems to usually settle after about 3 shots and I had no periods after that time, unless I was getting late my shot late."

December 30, 2011

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I've had it for 1 year. I bleed for 1 month straight starting the day after it was inserted. My hormones was out of whack. I was irritable, moody! My face broke out in NASTY pimples on my face chest and back. (I'm on prescribed acne medicines now) but overall no pregnancy. My moods balanced out, eventually. My cycle comes once a month, it's really light, but last 10-14 days."

January 25, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I've been taking it for a good while now, the first three months I was dizzy, nausea, and moody. But after those initial months that has stopped.[Pros] I had bad acne and it has helped clear it up, periods are less painful .[cons] I have gained a few pounds and am constantly craving food, my sex drive is substantial lower. May be trying another brand soon because of this. **I recommend setting an alarm on phone to remember to take it, mines for 10 that's way if there's a chance I'll be out late it's with me and taking it won't interfere with my day to day activities**"

January 7, 2017

Acamprosate

alcohol dependence

"After being a heavy drinker for 20 years my life was running out of control. AA didn't work for me I tried 1 on 1 counselling. Didn't help, I'd relapse after two weeks. Finally did my own research and suggested campral to my doc. He contacted my counsellor and we began it July 2015. I wish I'd found this years ago! It seemed to work immediately, no cravings or desire to drink. Did have bad diarrhoea for first six weeks, so push through it, it's worth it. Just gone to my gp for my final script, and will celebrate my first year sober in July 2016! My gp also said the counsellor didn't think I could do it, and my gp is so happy he's going to contact her and tell her about my success. When your at rock bottom give it a go! It's saved my life!"

June 22, 2016

Alprazolam

anxiety

"I took this drug for 27 years. Worked like a charm. Then, my doc cut me off. Bad drug, etc. I had withdrawal for one solid year. I was all over the place. I even found myself stopped in the middle of the highway for no reason. I couldn't even work. The withdrawal is the worst part. This miracle drug helped me but it is like someone kicking a herion addiction, Methadone needs to be taken for life. My drug use didn't increase so that was not a problem. I had the same usage everyday. Two .05 mg but the withdrawal kicked my ass. I would not tell anyone to take this long term."

December 22, 2016

Metformin

diabetes, type 2

"I was put on metformin in April 2011 when I was diagnosed with diabetes. First I was taking 2 x 500mg once a day with evening meal. Now (December 2011) I am taking 4 x 500mg twice daily. The main side effect has been horrible diarrhea throughout! So I am regularly taking Imodium to cope with it. My A1C has gone down 1%. So for me it is a toss up, yes blood sugar has gone down but now I have to take diarrhea medicine plus use diaper rash ointment. I would like to try something else so my butt could heal!"

December 8, 2011

Modafinil

depression

"I have suffered with depression for 4 years and have tried so many drugs that I have lost count. I finally found a combination of drugs that were working, but not completely. My NP then added Provigil and my depression resolved. I am able to get a lot done without feeling tired all of the time. However, I was on 200 mg and only had mild benefits. My NP increased the dose to 400 mg and it has helped tremendously. It has given me more hope that I have had in years."

September 22, 2017

Nexplanon

birth control

"This is a preliminary review since I have only had the Nexplanon since 4/20/15. Getting it inserted , was not bad. I had taken 800 mg of Ibuprofen a little while before when they attempted to insert the Skyla, so that & the numbing agent they used on the area did not hurt when inserted under my skin on my inner arm. No real pain at the injection site except for a couple of days but w/ motrin, I was fine. Since having it in, I have had extreme heart racing (aka palpitations) to the point where it feels like my heart is going to pound out of my chest with any small amount of stress or frustration. I also have stomach cramps a couple of days out of the week."

May 28, 2015

Adalimumab

rheumatoid arthritis

"I tried many drug combinations prior to using Humira, and nothing worked. After my second dose of Humira I noticed the inflammation subside and was virtually pain-free for the first time in years. Very little side effect most of the time, but did have much more occurrence of pharyngitis on this medicine."

August 29, 2011

Harvoni

hepatitis c

"I was one of the first to go on Harvoni following FDA approval. I did 12 weeks from Dec 2014 to Feb 2015. Only mild tiredness nothing else while taking it. Have been clear since.. I was diagnosed in 1997 and did not want the treatments at that time or until Harvoni came on the scene. I believe I had it many years before being diagnoses and the blood count kept rising as the years went by. Glad I played the waiting game"

May 19, 2016

Apixaban

prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation

"The following problems occur when taking Eliquis: First I want to mention that I am also on Sotalol since 2008 (taken alone no side effects) 80mg am and 40mg pm. It seems as if most drugs that i try out have an effect on the Sotalol although the register says that there is no inteaction between those drugs. Beside it runs in the family that most of us (3) have a problem with almost any drug Eliquis: headache, restless heartbeat, perspiring, dizziness and physical instability, general weakness and shaky legs,etc. Generally unhappy"

August 18, 2017

Sertraline

social anxiety disorde

"I started taking Zoloft about three weeks ago. I have noticed various symptoms, I grind my teeth quite a bit which brings on headaches, I yawn constantly and I am always tired (even if I have eight hours sleep). I have not experienced any weight gain as yet, or any other symptoms associated with this medicine. I used to have panic attacks every second day, I have not had one since I started taking Zoloft which is a great outcome. I did get a bit panicky in a social situation two days ago, though was able to control my emotions so I didn't have a panic attack. So far so good."

October 21, 2012

Depakote

bipolar disorde

"It made my bi polar disorder worse, I had bad ringing in my ears also my heart rate increased. But it wasn't worse then when my hallucinations got so much worse then they already are."

October 2, 2017

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"Took Miralax Stool Softener the day before and the day of. Avoided solid food both days. I took my first dose at 5 pm. Added chilled water to the mixture. Swigged lemon-lime soda and spit in between gulps, which helped. Drank my two glasses of water immediately. Nothing happened until 2 am, and then there was a lot of action for about an hour to an hour and a half. Took my second dose at 5 am. Immediate action for about an hour and a half. The taste and viscosity weren't pleasant, but were no worse than other preps I've had. Time passed pretty quickly playing games on my iPad."

October 14, 2015

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

acne

"I've been on it for over 2 months now and I still haven't seen any improvement in my acne, if anything it has been getting progressively worse :(. Can everyone write how long it has taken for yasmin to have an effect because I'm losing hope."

September 5, 2015

Pregabalin

ibromyalgia

"I was diagnosed with fobromyalgia in 1997, but wasn't prescribed lyrica until 2007. What a difference. Until lyrica I was in bed and couldn't do anything!!I was vomiting every day and had to be hospitalized several times and had lost several pounds. Now I'm back to work full time which i'd never thought i'd be able to do again. Doing more than simple tasks is a joy, and being able to play with my grand kids is more enjoyable than I can say. I do have to say I have to take pain medicines and muscle relaxers and had a pain pump placed inside my stomach, but with everything I'm almost back to normal. The only negative is the weight gain, but i'll take that. My husband said I needed it anyway. But I can't tell you how happy I am with the lyrica."

September 21, 2009

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have had this implant for 2 years and it's great ! The longest that I had my period for was a month. But it was only really light spotting. I have not suffered any side effects except blacking out twice after getting it implanted. But even with blacking out I'm not too sure it was from the implant as it hasn't happened since. Now I have not had my period for 8 months and it's great !"

August 28, 2015

Gabapentin

anxiety

"My Anxiety and panic attacks were so bad I had a hard time leaving the house, I still take Xanax and clonazapan, but with Gabapentin added it really made a difference. Im able to go out and shop with no problems now, first time in years I was able to drive into the big city."

April 22, 2016

Azithromycin

chlamydia infection

"After reading the side effects on this I absolutely freaked out, like a lot of people on here I have a severe, severe phobia of vomiting. I am below the average weight and height for my age (21) and was leery to take 1g of this medication so I took 875mg the first time and the rest later in the evening I ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and some ginger snacks and a handful of fruit loops before taking the first dose and the only reaction I had was very very mild stomach gurgling and some very mild stomach tightness which easily could have been from the anxiety of taking the meds. I ate some peppermint candies and continued through my day with absolutely no problems whatsoever. It is now 11:30pm and I'm still fine!"

September 28, 2017

Zaleplon

insomnia

"What a waste of a drug. Took this and it did nothing for me. Barely relaxed me. Maybe for some reason I got a defective pill. Only took one night, don't think I will be trying it again."

January 29, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"My experience on this BC has been horrible I bleed very heavily before I get on placebo pills. Horrible cramping, hot flashes, mood swings. I got on this pill to make my periods lighter but this pill made them 1000x worst. Definatley switching."

June 24, 2015

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"Just completed my colonoscopy today. Due to family history, I have them every 3-4 years. This was my second time with Suprep and was (again) very pleased. Easy to drink (as these things go) and bowel prep was effective/painless. No issues during the night (after round one) and the prep the next morning had me completely prepared for a good procedure."

May 4, 2016

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"I started abusing Vicodin pills two years ago after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I liked the high so much that before I knew it my entire prescription was gone and I wanted more. So I continued getting my prescription filled once a month while obtaining oxys, hp, vics, norco, percs, morphine, methadone and dilaudid any way I could, wasting all my money and almost hooking my boyfriend on them in the process. I kicked it by weening off methadone once, relapsed, them went through the most horrible back and leg breaking withdrawals going cold turkey, only to relapse 3 months later. At this point, a former herion addict friend told me to get on Suboxone and I've been pain pill free ever since. It's been 2 years! I graduate college in 3 months!"

October 11, 2009

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I started Nexplanon about 2 years ago. At first I thought it was a great option for my lifestyle and my goals, but I just yesterday had it taken out. Yes, it is effective in preventing pregnancy, but the side effects snuck up on me and I just realized that a lot of problems I've been having emotionally and physically are all due to the implant. I've been getting angry at things that don't even make sense, feeling depressed even though my life is great, eating a lot better than I ever have before and doing thousand calorie workouts five times a week, yet my weight has not gone down at all! I used to be able to lose weight crazy fast, and now it's impossible. I'm going back to the patch. Going through the side effects is NOT worth it!"

January 20, 2017

Nexium

gerd

"I've had GERD since I was 14 and I had tried all sorts of OTC and prescription medicines. Most of them worked ok, but I would still have to pop a few Tums before I went to bed. After starting on Nexium I feel great! I've yet to have any signs of heartburn and I haven't had any side effects. This is the most expensive prescription I've had but the cost is well worth it."

November 18, 2012

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I've had Implanon for almost a year now. I supposedly had endometriosis, and PCOS. It was a little sore after the implant, but I don't bleed, (I never did) I just spot for about a day a month, if that. LOVE IT!! The only side effect is the implant gets sore around the time of the month, so I know when the spotting is coming. This is a MIRACLE treatment, and I don't have to worry about anything. My sex life is the same, I don't have any dryness or anything, and I have NO ring to worry about. ;) I love it! I'm so glad I have it, and I'll be getting another in two years!"

October 30, 2009

Metronidazole

bacterial infection

"Took this for a very INTENSE intestinal bug that had me no more than 20 feet from the commode for 2 weeks. One dose and I could sleep again without soiling myself! (And there was much rejoicing.) Was prescribed 1 month of 500mg x 4. Stopping at two weeks because I cannot stay awake during the day, am extremely dizzy all the time, a lot of nausea, a bad disconnected feeling and have terrible dry mouth. Yes, it is the nastiest, bitterest pill I have ever had, (and I take 38 medical pills a day) but I put on my big boy pants and took my medicine and it cured my illness immediately."

September 29, 2015

Dulaglutide

diabetes, type 2

"So this was my first time taking trulicity I took first shot on Wednesday. Today is Friday. I am on .75 once a week. I have had no side effects except for constipation. No sickness, no bad stomach...nothing. I am wondering if anyone else has had constipation? I am also on trisiba 66 at night, and my regular meal insulin at every meal."

February 3, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

acne

"So far I have only been on this for two weeks and it has already drastically helped my skin! pharmacy noted that it can take 8 weeks for a pimple to form so the best results you'll see in two months but two weeks and I'm already so happy with this topical gel for my face! It does really dry your skin out so I highly recommend using a really good face cream (I'm using nivea mattify so it doesn't have to be a medicated or even an expensive cream just find a good one that wont clog your pores) and I only use the gel when I go to sleep at night not twice a day so I recommend doing this (even just to start if your doctor does want you to use it twice a day ease your way in) the first 4 days I only put it on for 2 hours to let skin get used to it."

February 9, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"its awful. i looked more into the side effects and one of the rare side effects is anxiety and knowing this made my week at school a living hell. I kept on having very bad anxiety attacks I feel like I'm gonna die, I can't go outside and actually have a good time and I can't breathe while at school Microgestin and Naproxin have side effects causing anxiety. please don't take this medicine it messes up your life and I just hope I can get back to my normal self. by the way naproxen is for my leg because i was having leg pain for a shin splints. you guys don't take both of these. oh and I'm going to the doctor on wednesday to talk about my leg and for my anxiety attacks."

October 15, 2016

Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir

hiv infection

"I was put on Complera as a study patient prior to Complera being approved. I went on the drug just before it was approved by the FDA last year. All I can say is that Complera is a MIRACLE. I have had ZERO side effects! I can only say how blessed I feel to have been given the opportunity to participate in the study. I have been on Complera over a year now can second what other reviewers have said. This medication has allowed HIV not to affect my life. I was completely undetectable in two months after starting the medicine, and my CD4 and CD4% have steadily gone up. I can only say to Gilead, THANK YOU!"

July 1, 2012

Magnesium citrate

constipation

"Was extremely backed up after 3 wks on tramadol followed by 6 weeks of very poor BMs. Read all these reviews, bought 2 bottles mag cit. First one 11 am, nothing. Second one at 9pm. At 3am passed small amount, but no gurgles. At 11am next day nurse friend suggested enema, WOW did that work fast. For the next 24 hours, cleaned out system, feel amazing today."

February 6, 2017

Viibryd

depression

"I have battled depression with this for 30 years. Taken every medicine on market. I take this medicine with Xanax. Yes, I have diarrhea BUT I'VE ONLY TAKEN 1 TABLET AND I FEEL BETTER ALREADY. PLEASE KEEP WORKING. I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT JUST AFTER 1 PILL."

September 10, 2011

Campral

alcohol dependence

"I have been taking this for 3 weeks now following a librium detox, I was drinking 3 to 4 bottles of red wine each day, sometimes more. Since taking Campral 3 times a day I haven't had a drink, nor have I wanted to. I have been out socially with others and had diet Pepsi, people have commented on how well I look, even those who didn't know that I was undertaking detox and I have lost 9 pounds in weight, this is an amazing drug, I was drinking throughout the night and day pretty continuously and I haven't craved a drop."

August 24, 2017

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

urinary tract infection

"Was on cipro for a week but no relief so my doctor switched me to this drug. Felt relief within 72 hours. I had extreme nausea and a headache the first day I took this drug but then I started to take it with meals and I haven't had those side effects."

December 27, 2015

Lexapro

anxiety

"I am updating my last 8 star review of a week or 2 ago below in thread. Update: The sleep disruption/insomnia (oftentimes waking 2-4 am and not getting back to sleep) subsided after 3 weeks of starting the generic form of Lexapro (on 10 mg for almost a month). I am sleeping well again without assistance from Xanax. I haven't taken X in 5 nights and sleeping my usual 7 hours. It's wonderful. No anxiety either. Give this drug a chance if you can stick out the sleep problems. It works. I feel myself again and am not worrying over worrying about anxiety. Not afraid to go anywhere, for fear I'd get that old sense of dread and unease. I don't even think about it. It doesn't matter the time of day you take it by the way."

June 7, 2016

Otezla

psoriatic arthritis

"My joint pain in hand and feet are all gone . The only side affect I have is a tension headache every evening about the same time, it a good drug I am please with it, going to give it a other month or two to see if tension headache goes away it always on the right side on the back of the head. It help to hear other people side effect to see if any other people have the same effects."

January 4, 2016

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

pain

"My Wisdom teeth started too hurt and before they got pulled I couldn't stand the pain and the only thing that made it better was 2 vicodin pills before bed. The pain went away. "

March 21, 2009

Yasmin

polycystic ovary syndrome

"Well, I have had polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms since the age of 13. When I was 18 my doctor prescribed Yasmin. Before, I was overweight, had bad acne, excessive hair growth on body and face, and was just angry/depressed. After taking Yasmin, my skin was amazing, seriously! I lost 20 pounds in 3 weeks (was active though), hair didn't grow as much, I had more energy, and I was content. The only side effect I had was a small rash on my ankle, that cleared up in 2 days. At that time, I only had a 28 day supply. I'm 26 now and haven't taken Yasmin since then. I've gained all the weight back plus more, I have way more hair growth and I'm angry and depressed all the time. I'm willing to try Yasmin again this year."

July 2, 2011

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Nexplanon is horrible if you already suffer from depression or anxiety. Nobody told me not take it due to my clinical depression, so I got it, thinking it would be great to not have to worry about condoms with my boyfriend or getting pregnant. I had just about every side effect listed on their site, from mood swings, to even being diagnosed with vaginitis due to the implant. I had a period that lasted FOUR months. I got so depressed I was having really dark thoughts, and I was always dizzy and tired. Being on Nexplanon was the worst nine months of my life. But, it did protect me from pregnancy. Not to mention, nobody really knows if it increases the chances of getting breast cancer. Over all... I wouldn't risk it."

September 30, 2017

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

acne

"Epiduo cleared my skin in a week! A bit of dryness but that was expected. Stubborn under the skin pimples that I had for months went away within a few days"

September 27, 2016