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Olmesartan

High Blood Pressure

I was asked to try Benicar and to stop taking Clonidine. That was the best move my Doctor made. I feel 100% better and my pressure is also 100% better. Thanks to the maker of Benicar.

89/10

2008-10-15

Buprenorphine / naloxone

Opiate Dependence

First year of suboxone was great. Slowly started isolation and withdrawal from responsibilities like brushing my teeth, social activities, get up and go back to bed and isolate watching TV. Terrible feeling in the morning. Tried altering dosages. Nothing helps.

23/10

2016-05-15

Dulera

Asthma

It has worked well to control my asthma, but after several years it immediately causes me to lose my voice .. making unattractive squeaky sounds.

56/10

2017-08-08

Epiduo

Acne

Have been on it for about 4 weeks and have certainly noticed a difference in my skin. The first couple of weeks were pretty uncomfortable, but getting a no-alcohol moisturiser certainly helped with the burning sensation. For the first week I looked like I had a bad sunburn, and my skin is still peeling a bit, but not nearly as badly. Side effects calm down and so does your acne! Just stick with it.

78/10

2016-06-30

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

I have been on this pill for a few years off and on. It's very effective at clearing my skin and keeping me not pregnant, but I have gained fifteen pounds, my periods are a little longer but on time. I had depression with another birth control pill and switched back to this, and after a year or so I noticed the weight gain back. It's okay though but my self esteem isn't as great due to weight gain.

67/10

2010-02-04

Oxybutynin

Hyperhidrosis

This medication has helped me so much. Over the last few years my sweating became really excessive on my face and neck. My neck just gushed swest. All areas of my life were affected, and I was humiliated on a daily basis. I heard about an oral medication for hyperhidrosis, so I went online to do some research and I learned about oxybutynin, then went to the doctor who gave me a prescription for 5mg 2x daily. I think it took 2 or 3 days to see a difference, and it was a big difference. I was literally overjoyed. I don't mind the side effects (dry mouth and drowsiness), but for me the oxybutynin does not take the sweating completely away. I'm now in 10 mg 2x daily. I also notice it stops working about halfway through my day.

56/10

2016-04-06

Montelukast

Asthma

My daughter is 7 yrs and she had been taken Singular for 4 yrs It worked great. But for the last 3 months my daughter started have extreme anxiety issue over little things to the point where she wasn't herself. Saying things like nobody loves me, I am a bad kid, you should just get rid of me. she was having tantrums, outbursts of disruptive behavior. major mood swings. Crying hysterically at night. I researched and researched in what was causing this behavior and came across side effects of her meds and it was worth a try even though it could alter her health but her mental health I was way more concerned about. By the 5th day of her being off on the meds she was back to her normal loving and positive self.I will never give it to her again

01/10

2016-05-21

Contrave

Obesity

I have been on this Medicine for exactly 7 days and have lost 7 lbs...I haven't had any side effects everyone talks about. I heard everyone complains about being sick and I am wondering if they have quit Drinking while on this pill? I have cut my calories down. I am also a part of the CONTRAVE Scale down program. they sent me a scale that using WIFI to tell them my weight everyday. Being Accountable is a good thing. I dont understand how this pill works but it does its magic on me and I am VERY HAPPY !! Anyways everyone dont give up.

910/10

2016-10-03

Levaquin

Pneumonia

A HORRIBLE DRUG. BEWARE I was diagnosed with pneumonia one week ago at the local emergency room. The ER doctor gave me 1 pill of Levaquin and I took 2 more from the pharmacy. I took a total of 3 500 MG pills that gave me constant, deep, sore pain in my arms from my shoulders to my elbows. The pain was so bad on day 3 that I could hardly drive a car, put on a seatbelt, put on a shirt or turn on a light switch. I stopped taking the drug and went to my family doctor for a different antibiotic. Neither the ER doctor or the family doctor knew anything about muscle and tendon problems. I'm really angry about this. I am over 60 with no big health problems and don't appreciate being poisoned.

01/10

2016-10-02

Victoza

Diabetes, Type 2

I am a research scientist and am very knowledgeable on insulin devices and diabetes 1. I got diarrhea a lot and for an extended time 2. About 12% of the pens shipped do not work. ExpressScripts refuses to replace defective pens. 3. My A1c levels began to climb linearly as soon as this drug replaced original therapy; i.e. Drug failure.

23/10

2017-05-25

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

ADHD

I have taken Adderall XR for almost 10 years. I have taken the Generic amphetamine salt mix depending on what the pharmacy had in stock. Never had an issue with either one. Then one day I go pick up my prescription and my pills look funny... they are now a yellowish white color I took them for 2 months and they just weren't working. These need to go back in front of the FDA and be Reno!!! They are not by any means the same!!! I looked up the inactive ingredients on this pill and the main difference that stands out is the fact that it has Shellac in it. Shellac is something that you paint your finger nails with... I could not find the active ingredients but I’m sure they are the same as name brand.

01/10

2017-10-09

Orlistat

Obesity

Worked brilliantly, I cut down my fat intake a week before starting them & continued this whilst on them, I lost 10lb in my first 2 weeks!! Really really pleased with the result & have just ordered my second months supply. You HAVE to reduce you fat intake to stop any unpleasant side effects, I'm now at the point where I don't want to eat high levels of fat because I don't want to suffer the consequences!!! Worked for me!!!

910/10

2016-08-26

Fluconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

I've been taking them for over a week now and my symptoms have just stayed the same and there more discharge then b4 is this meant to happen

01/10

2017-04-17

Acetaminophen / propoxyphene

Pain

It helped a little with the pain, not a whole lot though.

45/10

2010-05-13

Nexplanon

Birth Control

I've recently got my second implant inserted. I loved the first one. It hurt going in but to not worry about buying and taking birth control for 3 years was worth it to me. I was also one of the lucky ones who didn't have a period for two years. Then the final year I did start having a period once a month. It lasted about 4 days but I was pretty sick those 4 days. I'VE gained a little bit of weight and my acne has been pretty bad, but it was the same as other birth controls. Now this second one has given me extreme moodiness, hot sweats and cravings. Still no period so far but I feel like a bat outta hell lately. I didn't experience this with the first one. I just had it done a few weeks ago though. All this said, I like the implant for me

78/10

2016-11-02

Succinylcholine

Anesthesia

I was intubated for general anesthesia for an outpatient endoscopic procedure on 7-3-2017. By next morning, I felt like I'd been hit by a Mack truck, extreme pain in every muscle. I laid in bed for an hour trying to figure the least painful way to get out of bed. I was in so much pain my husband took me to the Emergency Room and a blood test showed my potassium levels (K) were more than double what is normal which they said indicated an adverse reaction to the succhinylcholine I was given. An I.V. of dilaudin offered no pain relief. I normally NEVER use any pain meds, but used Percocet alternating with Ibuprofen for 3 days before I started to feel more normal again. I will never willingly allow succhinylcholine to be used on me again!

01/10

2017-08-03

Levetiracetam

Seizures

I was diagnosed with seizures due to a car accident in 1996. I was 16 yrs old. I am now 29 yrs old. I have been on many medications for my seizures and I've noticed that levetiracetam works best for me. I was on Dilantin for a few years but the seizures just got worse.

78/10

2009-07-28

Oxymetazoline

Nasal Congestion

Afrin is easy to use and effective, it helps me breath again. All you have to do to open it is push and turn, I do not understand why these people think it is hard to open.

78/10

2017-03-22

Aliskiren / hydrochlorothiazide

High Blood Pressure

Finally, after a year and a half of trying 16 other brands of blood pressure medicines, my doctor prescribed Tekturna HCT. It works. I feel great. I have to take a potassium supplement to prevent leg cramps, but all in all it's the best one I've tried - with no adverse side effects.

910/10

2008-08-21

Zoloft

Panic Disorde

I decided to try Zoloft after seeing the great reviews online for panic disorder and its overwhelming support for it. I have been on 75mg Zoloft for 5 weeks and cant say it has helped at all, in fact I'm having more panic attacks than usual on it. I also can't get to sleep and feel a depressing numbness throughout the day. I am prepared to accept that maybe I need a higher dose or need to wait longer but I highly doubt it, I feel certain in saying that this medication does not work at all for me. PEACE.

12/10

2015-04-12

Sertraline

Social Anxiety Disorde

Did NOT want to take meds, but I am so glad I finally hit rock bottom and decided Zoloft was an option worth considering. Seriously, it has completely changed my life. As long as you have a reputable therapist/doctor giving you the meds, there should be no major issues. Had some problems with sleep at first, but I started taking melatonin at night and now it's all good.

910/10

2014-11-26

Farxiga

Diabetes, Type 2

Farxiga is effective. It has helped my numbers and lost approx. 10 lbs over a year. The only problem is the excessive thirst and frequent urination. I work and travel a lot so this really impacts my quality of life. I would recommend this medication for someone who stays home most of the time not for someone on the go. I will ask my dr to change my med at my next appt.

67/10

2016-03-28

Breo Ellipta

Asthma

Breo has been nothing short of amazing. I have severe dog and cat allergy. It primarily affected my breathing. Not just when I was around them but for at least a week after every exposure. This made my relationship with my dog loving in law's strained. Simply because I had to leave within an hour of a visit and take their daughter with me. In comes Breo , I saw the ad on TV for a free trial, asked the doctor, he said my insurance didn't cover it, told him about the coupon, he approved. Deep breathing. DEEP BREATHING! I SLEPT AT MY IN LAWS HOME FOR 3 DAYS. NO PROBLEM!!!! CON: you really have to wash your mouth out thoroughly after every use. I've had more canker sores/popped pimple in there than ever. Worth it.

910/10

2016-07-04

Serzone

Depression

Serzone is the only one that has helped me and I've never had any liver problems that are associated with it. It makes me feel better right away. Really though I am certifiably depressed and it works. If nothing else works then try this. If the ones you are on work, then by all means don't, thanks.

89/10

2009-09-21

Orap

Tourette's Syndrome

I was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome when I was 11 years old. I had tried a couple of medications before this one that didn't help too much. Although this medication helped tremendously, the side effects were too much. My appetite greatly increased on top of gaining weight from the medication itself. I had no energy and had gained 100 pounds within a year. I am now 25 years old and this medication changed my relationship with food. I recently had bypass surgery due to overeating throughout my life as well as an inability to lose enough weight trying methods like healthy diet and exercise. Although this medication is helpful treating the tics, please use with caution.

45/10

2015-05-08

Levonorgestrel

Birth Control

Okay, if you are about to go get the Skyla..STOP READING THIS WEBSITE. I'm 18 years old and I got the Skyla today. But before I got it I read other people's experiences on this website and got so scared I cried 3 times. The truth is , mine didn't really hurt at all . I felt one slight pinch and that's it . Of course I felt a little discomfort but I was fine ! Afterwards I was walking around like normal. The truth is everyone's bodies take to it differently , but don't scared yourself by reading about it and instead just go in there telling yourself you're a boss ass bitch and you can handle it (like I did) mine lasted about 10 minutes and I would do it again in a heartbeat

910/10

2016-01-14

Cipro

Bronchitis

Eliminated fever and sweating but still coughing and maintaining new mucous in sinuses after 4 days. Seems to be better for prostitis and oral ulcers.

45/10

2012-01-15

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

ADHD

I was diagnosed with ADHD unexpectedly when I started going to a counseling center a couple months ago, after I got in trouble for bringing marijuana to school. I was also diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. I am 15 and this all came as one big unexpected shock to me. I felt useless and pathetic knowing this. I was put on medication for all of the mental disorders, including Adderall. I have always been a good student, but now I am actually able to focus in school and now, I'm excited about going to classes and doing homework. I actually feel like I'm worth something for once.

89/10

2015-05-22

Depo-Provera

Birth Control

I'm on my 2nd shot right now. My first dose was scary. My body reacted in the worst ways. My blood sugar was dropping (I don't have any issues w that) I felt dizzy, And hot i couldn't stop the constant Hot flashes. I experienced some of the worst mood swings EVER freaking out & feeling out of control of my body and emotions. Even my family was telling me to stay away from them. BUT After the 2-3 week adjustent It was amazing..no problems.. I bloated a little for about a week before I got my next dose. after the next dose I adjusted for a week and I've been good to go!! If you can get through hell week it's worth the no periods.

78/10

2016-09-08

Doxycycline

Acne

I have been using this drug for acne for 3 weeks and it has not helped my acne. I gave it three stars because it has no bad side effects.

23/10

2016-03-28

Belsomra

Insomnia

Took Ambien for years but noticed increased short term memory problems, so I switched to Belsomra. Not the same kind of sleep you experience with Ambien. Took about 10 days for me to get used to this one because of the difference. It more mimics how you used to feel when you naturally got sleepy, not a dopey kind of sleep. Also, if you don't sleep because you're an extremely anxious person, you will not find this one as effective. I don't sleep as sound on this one if I have a lot on my mind, worrisome things, versus I just can't sleep because I'm wondering if, for example, Tesla's ideas really will work :)

67/10

2016-03-12

Bydureon

Diabetes, Type 2

Started taking Bydureon 6 weeks ago. The first 4 weeks, blood sugars were lower by 15-25 points, no weight loss but happy with BS results. Week 5, began to be very nauseous on and off, being around food or cooking for family difficult. Could only eat bland, room temp/cold foods like half a bagel, granola bar, cereal, bananas. Everything else made me sick. Week 6, nausea much worse without stopping, could not tolerate smell/sight of food, especially meat. Weekend trip with family was ruined because I could not be in any restaurants. Vomited several times. Finally called my doctor and he took me off of it. Waiting to get it all out of my system. Will look for alternative drug.

45/10

2015-04-10

Lutera

Birth Control

I have been taken Lutera for about a year now so far it helps me a lot. It makes my period lighter and the cramps aren't that bad. Only thing that sucks is how tender your breasts get. But beside that is a really good birth control.

910/10

2013-10-03

Lurasidone

Bipolar Disorde

I started latuda 11 months ago (20mg, then 40, now 60), and I think all it does is trigger hypomanic episodes with dose increases and when those end I end up feeling more depressed than ever. The depressive episodes on latuda have been some of my worst in over three years, and the hypomanic episodes seem to last longer than usual. I also get ridiculously restless, having trouble falling asleep, but then having trouble waking up (I sleep through alarms for over an hour). I thought I found the drug for me, but I'll be seeing my psychiatrist soon to switch. At least it worked well for awhile?

34/10

2016-01-12

Divalproex sodium

Bipolar Disorde

I use Depakote 500 mg twice daily, and felt improvement in the first 10 days, my mood is stable and my severe anxiety has disappeared. Also I see improvement in OCD and I now can better focus. I'm also on Seroquel 100mg twice daily.

910/10

2011-07-12

Liraglutide

Obesity

My PCP gave me a trial and an RX for Saxenda. I went to fill the script, but, unfortunately, my insurance doesn't cover it. I can't pay $800 a month even with the coupon. However, I am using the trial, and absolutely love Saxenda. I have had no side effects, it really helps me with hunger, helps with cravings , overall, helps me to eat less. I am so sad I cannot continue with this medication for my weight loss, but I definitely recommend this product.

910/10

2017-05-23

Miconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

I bought this cream thinking that it would be a simple way to get rid of my slight YI.. But it amplified the pain more than I ever imagined it would. It started burning just a few minutes after inserting the tube and the pain of it was unbearable. I tried to wait it out for awhile just in case the pain would go away. I thought the burning could possibly be part of the healing process but it was way too severe for that. I had to shower and rinse and the burning has become more bare able but is still there 2 hours later.

01/10

2016-08-30

Opium

Diarrhea

Colon Cancer forced removal of entire colon except 7.5 cm at rectum. J-Pouch constructed from Small Intestine to work as colon but small storage means frequent diarrhea. Drs. prescribed 1.0 ml Tincture 3 times a day to slow this. Four years later taking 0.5 ml 3 times daily. This treatment very successful. Side effects now beginning to show on legs and ankles in form of circulatory (vein) collapses. So short term, awesome medicine. Long term...we shall see.

89/10

2014-04-25

Simply Sleep

Insomnia

This sleep aid is amazing. The only "complaint" I have is that sometimes wears off if you hold off too long. Take it, give it one hour, you'll be ready to be out. I haven't had any side effects.

89/10

2009-03-12

Naproxen

Tendonitis

Didn't see results, I am a young baseball pitcher and lately my elbow has been killing even days after games. Doctor prescribed me 500mg Naproxen EC and I find I have no results and my elbow is still inflamed, feels like carpel tunnel in my elbow still

56/10

2012-08-09

Clonazepam

Anxiety

So, I used to have pretty debilitating anxiety. When I finally went to my doctor, he diagnosed me with a panic disorder and gave me clonazopam. Like any other drug of this sort, how responsible you are with medicine should determine if you take this or not. He gave to to me and told me to take it once at night when I went to bed, and then as needed if I was having a panic attack. This made me a little bit drowsy in the morning, so I stopped taking it at night and switched to just as needed which he said was fine. I have 1mg tablets, and take 1/2 at a time. I TRULY TAKE THIS AS NEEDED, and have never needed to increase my dose. At sight of a panic attack (maybe 3x a month now, used to be everyday) I take one, and it goes away.

910/10

2017-05-05

Budesonide / formoterol

moterol)

Asthma, improved, however the loss of my hair by almost 30% and effect in my voice by creating hoarseness, made me to stop the usage of the SYMBICORT.

45/10

2012-07-26

Entacapone

Parkinson's Disease

I just started taking this drug about 3 weeks ago. The first week was a little rough and it leaves a funny taste in my mouth. However, now that I am getting used to it, I find it helpful. I can take less Carbidopa/Levodopa and has much smoother transition between end/begin of medication times. ONE THING I HAVE FOUND is the importance of staying hydrated. Dehydration is a side effect and it shows. If I don't watch it, I start feeling bad & symptoms flare up. After I drink a large glass of water, I start feeling better.

78/10

2017-04-11

Adderall

ADHD

I took this medicine for ADD when I was eleven. I'd had some slight muscle tics before that and the doctor warned me and my parents that Adderall could make those worse, but at the time I wasn't too worried about it. That was a mistake. The tics got far worse, to the point that once I passed out because it made it difficult for me to breath. One doctor said it was OCD, and another said it might be Tourette's, and another thought it was the medicine. All I know is I've stopped taking it and they've mostly gone away, though they still come back every once in a while when I'm tired. I'm not sure if Adderall would have helped my "ADD"; I didn't take it long enough. I've since managed to get it together and improve my grades without any medication.

12/10

2009-04-23

Amitriptyline

Migraine Prevention

I've been on this medication,among others for 12 years. Helps control my seizures. Lately, had to talk to my neuro about the near constant head PAIN. Well beyond an ache! By upping my dosage from 20 mgs to 30, I'm pretty much headache free. Which is a first for me. I've had migraines since grade school and the only thing that controlled them was aspirin. Tylenol or ibuprofen did nothing but rot my liver. So used to migraines that even I didn't notice a progression until I landed in emergency and a pass through the CT showed a significant tumor. After removal, various meds were tried to keep the seizures at bay. The one that worked tremendously well..was actually allergic to. Which brought me to the current cocktail of 3 different meds.

89/10

2016-09-21

Hydrochlorothiazide / irbesartan

High Blood Pressure

When I first started to take the medication I felt a little lethargic but after a week my blood pressure fell to just above normal levels. I am a smoker and the medication still regulates my pressure to nearly normal levels.

89/10

2009-10-19

Lorazepam

Anxiety

I was having major panic attacks to the degree that I could not function. I'm terrified of all medicine, but when youre having anxiety to that degree, you're willing to try most anything for relief. I started out taking 0.5 mg 2-3x/day. Built up a tolerance after a few wks and was increased to 1 mg, but I don't take that dosage unless necessary. This med has helped me so much with no side effects that I can tell.

89/10

2014-09-15

Tioconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

It has been 3 years since I tried this product. Somehow I had forgotten how horrible it is! I used the Monistat 1 Day ovule at 4pm for a standard yeast infection, wanted to stop it before it was full blown. By midnight my vag was on Fire and by 2am my labia was so swollen it was hard to walk without pain! I used this 38 hours ago and I'm still in pain!! This Product Is Poison!!! Do Not Use if you value your health & sanity! Nightmare! Shame on the partner companies (Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc., the makers of MONISTAT®, and Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC ) that make soo much money off a Known severe symptom causing product. All female executives that have a hand in marketing and promoting this product need a sample dose of the Fire Ovule!

01/10

2016-07-02

Gabapentin

ibromyalgia

I have been taking Neurontin for about 3 months now for Fibromyalgia pain. I am now on 600mg 3X/day. I have not noticed any significant change in pain levels. The pain I have that is the constant daily pain may be slightly better but the flares I experience have not improved at all. I experience a lot of fatigue with the fibro but the Neurontin is making me so sleepy I can hardly accomplish anything during the day.

23/10

2014-07-08

Ondansetron

Nausea/Vomiting

I have taken myself to ER and had bad stomach bug so much I needed fluids and this medicine worked magically (i.v form) and then pills work great at home.

910/10

2014-12-29

Doxylamine / pyridoxine

Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy

I have been so sick since becoming pregnant, vomiting several times per day. Initially, I was given zofran, but the minute it would wear off I'd start vomiting again. My Dr switched me to Diclegis a few days ago and I feel great! No vomiting, No nausea, and I'm not worried about the potential problems that extended use of zofran could cause anymore.

910/10

2015-09-08

Contrave

Obesity

I have tried many different options for weight loss including weight loss surgery. Nothing has worked so far. I started taking Contrave 6 weeks ago and have lost 12 pounds so far. I am so pleased. The only side effect I seem to have so far is some sleepiness. As long as I am up and moving this does not bother me. What it seems to do is stop the cravings and give me the will power to keep me from eating. I stop when I am full and have no desire to snack at night. I am not really doing much for exercise at this point as I have such back problems because of my weight that anything I do is painful for me. I am hoping once I have gone down in weight a little exercise will be easier.

910/10

2016-07-04

Xulane

Birth Control

I started the patch on Friday and by saturday night I had started crying uncontrollably for no reason at all. This has not stopped and today I'm missing school because of that and the gnarly cramps I'm also experiencing. I plan on calling my doctor today to see if I should try something different or wait and see if everything levels out.

01/10

2016-09-26

Bystolic

High Blood Pressure

I have gained 12 lbs in a month! My feet/hands swell so bad that I take a water pill. I am so FATIGUED..no energy, get out of breath and have had several migraines lately..which is not normal for me. My pulse is low all the time and blood pressure is 135/85. I was on Hyzaar for years and it worked great.

23/10

2012-04-18

Prepopik

Bowel Preparation

I used Prepopik one day prior to my colonoscopy. First, it is expensive when not covered by insurance. If I had not had a coupon it would have cost over $100. Second, it took a while to start working. Lastly, when they did the colonoscopy I was not sufficiently cleaned out and the procedure had to be rescheduled. I will use other more effective methods the next time around.

01/10

2016-10-26

Depakote

Bipolar Disorde

Diagnosed 6 years ago as Bipolar 2 after 20 years of being all over the place. crazy ups/back downs but only ever treated for depression, I was put on a variety of medications in the first year that made me so ill, weight gains/losses, irrational thoughts/ideas, constantly felt ill with colds/flu had to keep changing medications and doses to see if they would work, then given Depakote, wow I felt human again within 2 weeks, settled, calm, clear head no side effects, its done wonders for me that no other got close to, I have my life back

78/10

2016-02-20

Acamprosate

Alcohol Dependence

35 years old...1 week in...I'm not experiencing the fatigue and nausea associated w/ naltrexone. No desire to drink--I feel like something is wrong. I wish I was prescribed this ten years ago.

89/10

2015-11-25

Belviq

Weight Loss

I've been on Belviq for almost 2 weeks. I read all the reviews here before I started, hoping to get a better idea of what it's like. The most important thing I want to stress is this pill works but only if you put the effort into eating healthy and gradually add exercise. By about the 8th day I really noticed my appetite decreasing. My mood is way better and the tiredness I felt the first week is gone. I tried one pill a day but felt like it works better with two. I'm on day 12 and down 10 pounds. Do your research, talk to your Dr. It doesn't have phentermine. It seems to work like an SSRI except it's hitting an area that controls hunger. I sleep better, feel better, and would recommend Belviq to change your relationship with food!

910/10

2015-05-09

Citalopram

Anxiety and Stress

Took this for about a year and it was highly effective. Boosted my mood and rid of most my anxiety in just a week of starting it. Only thing was it made me sick at first but I switched to taking it at night and I was fine! I'd recommend Celexa over anything.

910/10

2014-12-01

Copper

Birth Control

The insertion was uncomfortable but not as painful as I had expected. There was a lot of bleeding so I would recommend bringing a pantyliner to use after the appointment! For the rest,I had no issues.

78/10

2017-05-27

Emend

Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced

Emend is a wonder-drug. I'm having chemotherapy and have not vomited once. In fact, I've only experienced intermittent waves of nausea that lasted for brief periods of time. My oncologist said to take it "before your feet hit the floor," and he was right. Cancer patients: Insist on having it.

910/10

2009-05-07

Prolia

Osteoporosis

I have been on Prolia for 2 years. I am so happy. Before Prolia, for a couple of the years I had been on Forteo, and I was tired to shot myself into the stomach every day. Again comparing to Forteo, I have much better results with Prolia. What is the most important for me :) Yes, I have some bones pain (legs, back) especially for the first 2 months but, when I see my last Bone Density results, I can bear the pain :)) Thanks Prolia! God is great!!

910/10

2014-09-23

Symbicort

Asthma, Maintenance

My son has been taking Symbicort 200/6 for 4 years and it has worked well. He started feeling fatigued about a year ago and has been diagnosed in the last week with adrenal suppression/shutdown which is a noted possible reaction. If any users feel fatigued or have difficulty fighting infections I would suggest getting cortisol tested promptly.

34/10

2014-06-07

Hydroxychloroquine

Rheumatoid Arthritis

I was diagnosed w/RA 2014, put on Plaquenil on 10/2014, I delayed starting it out of fear, in March when I finally saw an actual RA Dr. & received answers that made sense and felt reassured, I started taking 200mg 2 x day. Took as prescribed for about 2 months, during which time, I began having the worst constipation! Severe enough where that pain was unbearable! I am a regular person when it comes to BM's, always 1x day sometimes 2! But when I went to 3 days and NO movement, just cramping and sitting on the toilet praying this would be the day I get relief. To top it off, I was not feeling any better with my RA. I had no relief from pain, aches, stiffness, numbing, fire, inflammation, it wasn't working

67/10

2015-07-05

Saxenda

Obesity

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

01/10

2017-02-16

Liraglutide

Diabetes, Type 2

Have to continue this after getting prior authorization. Insurance let me have Victoza for 4 times more the previous copay but Novo disk had that discount card on the website I requested and now my prescription is only $25. Basically the medicine stops my carbohydrate addiction and puts me back in control of what I eat and how my body burns fuel. This is worth it.

910/10

2014-02-24

Retin-A

Acne

My skin was at it's worst in my prime adulthood age, so I decided to try retin-a. I've been using the 0.025% Retin-A gel for 2 months now. I didn't have the initial "purge" that most talk about, however, I believe it's because I was prescribed the gel vs. cream. Anyways, I over did it the first week by not following doctors orders and applying daily right of the bat. Don't, haha. My skin got so dry and flaky that I even burn my chin on my bed while sleeping from my skin being so thin. After that initial scare, I followed my doctors instructions and gradually worked up to every night use. Best skin in years. Try it, it works! Just don't forget to moisturize a lot. Sunscreen when you go out! Don't overdo it like I did.

910/10

2015-09-08

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

Birth Control

I have been on this pill for about a year and I have lost 30 pounds. I am a little bit more moody but I think that it is worth it.

89/10

2009-05-11

Zubsolv

Opiate Dependence

I was addicted to pain meds after surgery at 20. Then I started doing heroin to stay out of W/D. 7 long years later on heroin I heard a news clip for Suboxone heading here from Europe. I jumped on the phone and got an appointment. It went great. I went through W/D for 72 hours dying all the way through. The doctor started with 1-8mg. Sub., then 2, then 3. Finally it worked for me (24mg.) I have been on Suboxone almost 17 happy years. One day my doctor wanted to switch me to Zubsolv cause he had 15 free sample script and wanted me to try it . At first it was amazing (11-4) 2x's a day, 4 hours later I was W/D. It's horrible for me. It does not work for everyone. I'm back on Subs and back to my life. Zubsolv can't compare to my Suboxone!

01/10

2017-04-24

Fortesta

Hypogonadism, Male

I am 56 and was initially tested at 246. Symptoms were low energy, continuous minor ailments, grumpiness, occasional inability to concentrate, and a low sex drive. I was put on 1% Androgel and felt better almost immediately. It was easy to apply and absorbed quickly. At refill time my insurance company denied Androgel and switched me to Fortesta. After starting Fortesta (4 pumps) the brain fog has not returned, but I don't always feel as sharp as when I was on Androgel. My energy level is okay but not great. And it's not as easy to apply, it goes on the thigh and does not absorb quickly. My 60-day lab work had me at 244, actually lower than before treatment, so now I am at 8 pumps. We'll see how it goes.

34/10

2013-05-05

Tramadol

Pain

I have a bleeding disorder so can't take NSAIDs. Unfortunately, I also have arthritis and shoulder pain. I was taking Tylenol #3 but didn't like the mental clouding side effect. Tramadol has worked great for me. I take 100 to 300 mg a day, tending toward the 100 side with 300 being for active weekends of running and biking (300 spread out in 3 doses, not all at once, obviously). This works really well. I'm giving it an 8 because of the side effects (constipation and dry mouth). I've skipped a couple days with no problem and no overwhelming desire to take it (other than I hurt!)

78/10

2012-12-05

Contrave

Obesity

First week I felt fatigue and almost stopped taking it. But I wasn't sure if it was the medicine or something else going on? Also almost immediately I had no desire to drink alcohol, I was in the habit of drinking wine almost daily. So this was amazing to me. (reading more, it's also used for stop smoking and drinking, well that certainly happened for me) I've been taking it for about 2 months and I've lost 15 pounds and I'm also following a low carb diet too. I also found that my mood improved too...I feel less moody and just calmer and happier....which is making my boyfriend very happy. LOL, I'm in my early 50's so I think I was going through the change and it was affecting my moods. Overall....it's been working great for me.

910/10

2015-09-29

Humira

Crohn's Disease, Maintenance

Have had bowel problems all my life. In 2004 diagnosed with Crohns. Put on Pentasa and 6MP which eventually stopped working. Through the generous Abbvie Patient Assistance program I was able to start Humira in December 2015. The change was quick and dramatic. Many symptoms either disappeared or lessened. At times eating certain foods bring on cramps but they can be managed. My only fear is that one year I will not be renewed in the Abbvie program. Medicare Part D has a copay which is quite high, well beyond my financial ability. This would result in loss of relief which Humira has provided.

910/10

2016-11-26

Tioconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

So i developed a YI from a steam room I believe. I have gotten a few of them recently. I've taken the monostat 1 day treatment with the "evil egg" and that made it unbearable - worst experience ever. I just sat in the tub and cried a little lol So when i developed another YI I went to my Dr because I did not want to go through that again. She recommended the prefilled applicator 6.5 - THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE MONOSTAT 1 CAPSULE... the itchiness is very mild and not nearly as gooey. BUY MONOSTAT 1 PREFILLED 6.5 -- DO NOT BUY THE CAPSULE MONISTAT 1 The 6.5 is quick relief and doesn't torture your "who-ha". Best of luck ladies!

89/10

2016-11-06

Skyla

Birth Control

I'm 23, no kids. Had Jaydess (Canadian name for Skyla) inserted about 6 weeks ago, and so far so good! I decided I wanted to get off birth control pills because I suspected they were causing depression and anxiety (they were!). The insertion was really painful, but I later learned my uterus was "8/10 on the difficulty scale", so I'll accept that. I had light spotting/bleeding almost every day, for 5 weeks, but it stopped completely last week. The bleeding was 90% less than what I'm used to for my period. I had my checkup today and everything looks good! My verdict is if the pill isn't bothering you, it's probably not worth the pain and money. But if you're like me, and have had issues, I highly recommend trying Skyla/Jaydess.

89/10

2015-08-24

Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir

HIV Infection

I have been taking Atripla for just over 24 months. I was recommended to start after my CD4 dropped to around 400 after 2 years of contracting the virus. I was advised to take before bed, did this for the first 2 months and suffered vivid dreams and also insomnia, 3 months later a month of diarrhea. I decided to move my dose until around 5pm on an empty stomach so I could then eat my dinner for around 18:30 each night. Usually go to bed before midnight and have had no further issues with sleep or any other side effects. CD4 on average around 1000 and undetectable. Just weird having to take medicines when you feel fine. I hope I get another 20 years from this medication, by this time I'm sure there will be advancements in treatment.

89/10

2012-01-19

Testosterone

Hypogonadism, Male

I'm a 38 year old married guy in the Dallas area and noticed that over the past few years I had been growing stagnant. I had been sleeping a lot, not being able to concentrate at work, feeling tired and lethargic and worst of all my sex drive had just about disappeared. I'm on my second month and have to say WOW. My doctor started me on 120mg of Testosterone Cypionate and upped my dosage to 140mg about 2 shots ago. My first few weeks were okay, I had more energy, was able to sleep better at night and improved libido. Now into my 2nd month I'm as horny as I was at 19 and will probably go back to 120mg since my wife can't keep up with me.

910/10

2013-06-20

Abilify

Depression

The Abilify helped with my major depressive disorder but has left me feeling like I am in a fog. I can't remember anything and my reactions are slow. I actually lost 40 pounds while taking this medication without trying, which I desparately needed to do.

67/10

2012-07-03

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

Birth Control

The mood swings are almost unbearable and I've been getting my period even when I'm taking the active pills.

12/10

2011-01-31

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

Sinusitis

This is by far the worst antibiotic I've ever taken. Hours after my first dose I had severe stomach pain and was up all night running back and forth to the bathroom. My fitbit has also been telling me that my heart beat is faster than normal, I've been in fat burn mode while laying in bed.. I've definitely noticed insomnia as I've been up until 3-4am all week. I'm always tired as well. I'm only halfway through the pills, and there is no way I'll ever take them again as today I woke up with more severe stomach pain. My sinuses do feel better though.

34/10

2017-06-02

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

I had my Implanon inserted approximately 2 and half months ago. I have not had a period at all, however, I have had some bizarre side effects which have become unbearable, including acne, weight gain/bloating, mood swings and feelings of depression. I plan to go back to my doctor to get the Implanon removed.

01/10

2010-10-16

Celexa

Generalized Anxiety Disorde

I have been taking Celexa due to many stessful events that made my anxiety almost unbearable. Tough financial times, stress at work, 3 miscarriages, being away from family, etc. My list is huge. I was surprised I lasted this long without medicines. I always tried to convince myself that I could control the panic, fear, stress, sad feelings, etc. Exercise helped but I finally decided to get help. I hate the feeling of always being worried, always going to worst case scenarios, feeling out of place, fearful of even driving, unbearable anxiety of trying to conceive again after my traumatic experiences. Anyway, I was prescribed 20mg of Celexa. Going on week 2 and I hope this is my answer. Already feeling better, no side effects except yawning.

78/10

2011-08-31

Desvenlafaxine

Depression

I have been taking Pristiq for nearly 2 weeks due to losing my father in October 2010. I tried to fight my depression but it was starting to control my life. I am feeling better having a good day today has been a long time since I have had a good day I have had some nausea and a bit tired but overall see light at the end of the tunnel finally. Don't feel ashamed of taking medication, depression is worse if not treated.

78/10

2011-01-31

Nebivolol

High Blood Pressure

I am a 50 year old hispanic male. I have had a constant headache for a week. My Blood pressure was 150/112 so I prescribed Bystolic. I'm anxious to feel better. We will see.

23/10

2011-11-09

Clindamycin

Bacterial Infection

Prescribed 300 Mg 3 times daily for 10 days. Got a fever, chills, body aches, muscle pain and a pounding headache behind the eyes. Nobody else reports these type of symptoms so my doctor is convinced that I got sick simultaneously with starting the treatment. My symptoms would increase and decrease with the timing of doses... And became worse with each new dose. After two days of suffering, and a continual regiment of pain relievers, I decided to stop taking the medication. Fever broke within 4 hours. Headaches improved. Slowly improved to normal after about 24 hours. I have never had a reaction like this before to any dig but Clindamycine is now on the no no list. Listen to your body. There are other less harsh antibiotics.

01/10

2015-11-25

Yaz

Birth Control

I got on Yaz right when in 2007. I have been on it ever since than. I've thought about switching because of all the negative stories and scary side effects people are claiming Yaz has. But honestly, I love this birth control. I don't have any symptoms during my period. I don't get cramps, bloating, etc. Although, I do get acne during my period, but it consist of 2-3 pimples that go away when my period stops. My period only lasts 3 days, it's light, and before Yaz I'd last up to 7 days and it was very heavy. I have nothing bad to say about it and would recommend it to anyone.

910/10

2012-05-21

Hydroxyzine

Anxiety

I take 100mg as a PRN for extreme anxiety/panic attacks. It works almost as well as Ativan but without the unfortunate inevitability of building up a tolerance that happens with taking benzos.The only downside is that my insurance doesn't cover it while it does cover Ativan, otherwise I would just switch over completely. The sensation is a bit different than using benzos to stop a panic attack. Where Ativan will work very quickly in 20-30 minutes tops and smother and separate you from the sensation of panic in your chest, with hydroxyzine it takes about 45 minutes and the way the anxiety slowly petering-out sort of creeps up on you. You have to be more patient which can be awful when you're panicking but the end result is nearly identical.

78/10

2017-02-12

Belviq

Obesity

I am classified in the BMI category as Obese. I need to lose 90 pounds and since starting Belviq in October of 2016, I have lost 42 pounds. I have started working out because I know that just losing the weight was not enough, I needed to get my heart going again. I have no medical issue, so it is just about getting the weight off for a healthier me. It took about 3 weeks for my weight to start dropping and it has been slow. There are times where I will lose weight and then I might go a week and lose nothing. The main thing is not giving up and getting out their and trying. I can't run a mile YET, but I can walk it. Don't stop trying and don't give up on Belviq. It really helps.

910/10

2017-02-15

Dextromethorphan

Cough

This medicine is amazing and works better than anything else I tried. It has been a week that I've been sick and can't breath, shortness of breath. I take this and feel all better.

910/10

2015-12-13

Trazodone

Anxiety

I am in my mid fifties and my anxiety has gradually worsened over the past 6 years or so. I'm now off work. I have tried a few meds but this is the most recent. I only took 50mg for 3 weeks. I found my sleep to be a little better and I seemed slightly less self conscious if that makes sense. The negatives far outweighed any benefits though. Within the first week I had lost my appetite and when I ate I would just bloat. I also got stomach pains. It basically shut my metabolism down. I have extreme headaches and dizziness as well and zero motivation. I have to say that I am one of those people that are very sensitive to medications so this drug may benefit some people

23/10

2017-09-09

Carisoprodol

Muscle Spasm

Makes me feel like I have a hangover the next morning.. helps make me sleep very well.

89/10

2014-10-05

Metronidazole

Diverticulitis

This is my third day of Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice per day and Metronidazole 500mg twice per day for recently diagnosed diverticulitis. I am experiencing disturbances in sleep, despite being really tired I am finding it difficult to fall asleep. I also feel light headed. I am drinking lots of water. I have been following a gluten free diet prior to diagnosis and this appears to have eased my worst symptoms.

56/10

2016-01-10

Tessalon Perles

Cough

I was sick for a few days and the constant coughing was making my chest hurt. I thought I had bronchitis or something worse so I ended up going to the ER. The doctor prescribed Tessalon Perle. I figured it was a "magic" pill after hearing about the side effects. Cool! I took one. I did noticed the cough was reduced but still there. I did sleep better that night after taking 1 pill. By the next day, my cough was gone. I did have a lot of green mucus so I took Tylenol severe cold. I did cough but it was to bring up all that mucus. I feel better after 2 days and 4 pill later.

910/10

2015-01-03

Embeda

Chronic Pain

"I have been taking this medicine for only a few days now and have noticed some things that have me very concerned because it was given for pain but I have been experiencing major side effects. The first thing that started was headaches then depression , nausea , stomach aches,feeling of swelling of my legs, feet, ankles, hands and it feels like I'm retaining fluid all over my body,I didn't have these side effects when I was taking Morphine without the extra ingredient like the Ebedea has and now am worried that I am going to be in sever pain as this medication does very little for my pain.

01/10

2016-09-16

Pemoline

ADHD

I started on Cylert in 1990 and my brain activity took off. I was concentrating better, I wasn't as nervous as I used to be. I stopped taking it because my doctor moved from one location to out of state. I figured I'd give it a try without it. I went back on it in 1998 for a period of time and felt as I did back in the early 1990s. I now cannot get it because of hepatic problems, but I am willing to keep taking it because it is and was the best ADD medication I have ever had. I am very upset and sorry for all of us who do not use it anymore and there are no more alternatives closest to Cylert. Maybe one day there will be, but until then, with all of the medications I have tried, my mind will continue to spin and constantly be on run.

910/10

2013-05-19

Ciprofloxacin

Not Listed / Othe

Went to the dermatologist after a nasty looking rash popped up. Turns out I had Hot Tub Folliculitis. Taking the ciprofloxacin to get rid of it. Seen a massive improvement in just two days, but I'm not fond of the side effects. My sinuses drain, so I get nauseous. I sneeze more than normal. Nausea if taken on an empty stomach, and just overall malaise. Hopefully I won't be on it too much longer, but I have to say, it works really well.

910/10

2016-09-03

Buprenorphine / naloxone

Opiate Dependence

suboxone saved my life!! i abused all opiates from herion to vicodin,i have been opiate free for 4 years .i now take 1 of the 2/5 pills dailey.spread the word this is a far better option than methadone.

910/10

2008-03-12

Flomax

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Initially, I took the low dosage and flow improved for about a week. Then the condition worsened. My doctor then upped my dosage to two pill per day. Same thing happened initially - flow improved and then reverted back to the prior condition. But as I continued to use the drug (2 times a day) the improved condition returned. Sometimes the flow is better than other times - like when my bladder is more full. Trips to the bathroom at night were reduced to 0 to 1 time. Side effects. Initially, I experienced many side effects - runny noise, minor headache, aches and weakness in my back and shoulder, and retrograde ejaculation. Retrograde ejaculation is the only side effect that seems to persist.

78/10

2011-06-25

Escitalopram

Anxiety

I thought I'd write a review as I spent months reading these forum's trying to decide if I should try escitroplam or not. It took me months to get the courage up to take it. I started at 2.5 and bumped up to 5. I've been on 5 for about 5 weeks now and wow what a difference. Anxiety and panic attacks minimal and depression lifting. It's a very good drug. The least side effects of all I've tried. Headaches,nausea but that's all. Very happy with this. I was extremely anxious about taking this after a bad experience with prozac but I'm very pleased!

910/10

2016-11-29

Fluoxetine

Depression

I have been taking Prozac for a little over a year. I started out taking 20mgs then, switched to 40mgs 2 months after I starting taking it. It helped me with the feelings of worthlessness, feeling like a failure and my thoughts of taking myself out of the pain. I finally saw a mental health Dr who diagnosed me with severe depression and increased my dosage to 60 mgs a day. I feel much better and the little things don't send me over the edge like they used to. I do have side effects such as dry mouth, always tired, increased/decreased appetite and recently diagnosed with lichenoid dermatitis. My Dermatologist is encouraging my dr to change my psych meds. I am unsure on that; the Prozac has helped me to want to live.

78/10

2013-05-01