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Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

Birth Control

I have been using Aviane for a month and a half now and I see nothing wrong with it. It did not make me sick, I think I did notice a swing on my mood while I was having my period - not a serious one but I was more emotional, which I'm normally not. Hopefully it was just a bad week but other than that this pill did not affect my emotions towards more postive or negative.

910/10

2008-07-31

Arixtra

Pulmonary Embolism

This medication is easy to use and allows you to eat foods high in vitamin k.

910/10

2009-07-15

Adderall XR

ADHD

I love Adderall XR. It helps me get through the day and make the best of everyday.

910/10

2009-05-03

Lurasidone

Bipolar Disorde

From day one, my mood immediately improved. I felt happier and more energized and started enjoying life again. The problem I have with this medication, however, is that about an hour or two after taking, I am overcome with extreme exhaustion and have to sleep immediately. I can afford this thanks to the discount card, making it around $30 a month.

78/10

2014-11-19

Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

Bowel Preparation

This is a revolting substance. Managed to down a litre in an hour and a half (started at 5pm is now 7.40pm) been on the loo since about 6.45pm it is certainly working. However I am DREADING taking the next litre at 8pm and wondering how I will make it downstairs to actually retrieve the solution! I threw up the last glass full I took. Surely there is a better way than this?!!! ☹️

34/10

2017-10-16

Symbicort

Asthma, Maintenance

I have had asthma for some 20 years. Tried everything on the market. Was using rescue inhaler 10 times a day. Finally was put on Symbicort, and after one day was breathing easier. No coughing, wheezing, or tightness. Only side effect that has bothered me is, severe muscle cramps in my sides. I'll take cramps over not breathing any day.

89/10

2011-09-08

Trazodone

Insomnia

I was told to take 100 mg at bedtime. WORTHLESS. I have to take benadryl x 4 and melatonin 40 IU and 800 mg naproxin to even start to get sleepy. My insurance will not pay for the one sleep aid that does help, Belsomera.

01/10

2016-03-03

Prednisone

Inflammatory Conditions

My experience was awful!!!! I took this for an ear infection. I have suffered with anxiety in the past. Let me tell you after 2 days of taking this I was so anxious. I stopped taking it and the next day I had to go to the Dr to get ativan for my anxiety. It was awful like the worst anxiety ever. I am still having anxiety from this drug a week later. It's an awful drug. Don't take it!!!

01/10

2016-01-19

Diclegis

Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy

This medication is the only medication on the market that has allowed me to live my normal life. I started taking it around twelve weeks pregnant because I was losing weight rapidly and couldn't even keep sips of water down. At first I had to take two at night and one in the morning to function. I am now fourteen weeks and have been getting by on only two a day. I tried not taking any at all today and I was great up until 9pm then I got so sick I threw my whole dinner up....unexpectedly. Immediately took two pills and now I feel much better. The only downside is how expensive this medication is. It cost me 186 per bottle of 100.

910/10

2015-08-24

Prochlorperazine

Psychosis

After having had to take steroids for severe asthma all of my life I have been dealing with a very horrible side effects of psychosis on steroids. Unfortunately there are many people in the medical field he still do not know how to deal with that. I have learned to ask for Compazine and have been able to take small amounts to get back to a straight playing with my mental health and survive the hospitalization and the several weeks afterwards when I'm having to cut down the prednisones back to nothing. It has saved my life and has probably saved a few hospitalizations because a lot of people don't know how to deal with someone who says high doses of Cortizone make me psychotic. My long-term doctors know it but short term hospitalization Compazine saves me from all sorts of other issues that could come up that I've already dealt with in the last 64 years.

89/10

2017-09-07

Desvenlafaxine

Depression

I have been taking this medication for 2 months, the first month I suffered almost all of the side effects from loss of appetite, headaches, dizziness, loss of concentration, loss of sex drive and not sleeping. 2 month in and I find myself having episodes of feeling really angry and crying for no reason and to the point of not eating and just sleeping. I am seeing a psychologist and am yet to discuss with them why I am still feeling depressed and now angry with or at myself.

45/10

2014-02-26

Levonorgestrel

Emergency Contraception

I've taken three plan B pills in my lifetime and after $150+ (!!!) spent on those pills I still got pregnant. Three times having intercourse, three pills, twins! Did not work for me at all. Miscarried one child before the 90 day marker. Too young to have even a single child but could not count on this product. Switching to alternative forms of birth control/prevention since this product did not work.

01/10

2016-08-10

Cheratussin AC

Cough

I was prescribed Cheratussin AC for a cough due to acute bronchitis. However, it seems to make the cough worse. My body wants to cough up phlegm, and the medicine tries to suppress the coughing reflex. That makes my body try even harder to cough up phlegm, and just ends up giving me a headache and a throat that hurts more.

23/10

2016-10-05

Dilaudid

Chronic Pain

Broke both my legs in a car crash. Shattered my right femur and broken right fibula. Dilaudid is the only when required medicine that really worked.

910/10

2013-04-01

Plan B

Emergency Contraception

I promised myself I will leave a feedback here if the pill works! Here I am, on the first day of my period! I would say this pill really made me emotional unstable. I freaked out, cried and worried a lot after I took the pill. So I started to look for more information online, and it didn't help at all. Do NOT search for more information! Just relax, try not to think about it and the pill will do its work!! I was so close to my ovulation day which is why I was so worried! I'm so happy the pill worked! Good luck everyone!

910/10

2017-06-08

Accutane

Acne

I am currently into my second month with Accutane. I first took it to get rid of a few really deep pimples on my back; my face was almost perfectly clear. After starting Accutane, however, my face broke out horrifically. It looked like I wasn't on any medicine or washing my face at all. I kept persisting, hoping that it would clear up, meanwhile my social confidence dropped a ton. I still find new, deep, cystic zits when I wake up in the morning, despite taking Accutane faithfully, exactly to my dermatologist's instructions. I finally decided about 2 weeks ago to use a salicylic acid scrub along with Accutane, and that has seemed to help a lot. However my back is still developing deep zits. I just hope in the end that Accutane will start working.

67/10

2009-07-15

Liraglutide

Obesity

I've been researching a lot about Victoza/Saxenda before I asked my doctor for a Rx. The reviews about side effects on this site really scared me, but I was determined, so I started using Victoza last week. I have not have any negative side effects! Starting at 0.6 mg I am slowly increasing the dose (on a weekly basis) to max 3 mg per day. Time will tell if side effects increase with a higher dose but what I've read so far rather says "if you get through the first 2 weeks you'll be fine". From the first day on I could feel how I needed less food to feel full. Smaller portions. No cravings for junk, rather for healthy foods. Oh and the needle doesn't hurt one bit! I literally can't feel it!

910/10

2015-06-20

Calamine

Pruritus

I had rash due to an allergic reaction to prescibed medication that was so aggressive I was covered head to toe in 35 hours. First trip to ER netted me prednisone, Benadryl and Zantac which helped with the swelling but not the crazy itching! After another 40 hours of trying not to scratch I went back to ER because the rash was still spreading and I was needing a straight jacket for the itch. New antihistamine prescribed and told to get some Calamine lotion. The pink stuff from when you were a kid? Yep. In the car and slathering pink all over my arms and I am finally getting a little relief. Begged Mom to rub it on my back. THE RELIEF!!! The new pill helped too but I will never underestimate the power of the pink stuff. $6. Thank you GOD.

910/10

2014-07-26

Drospirenone / estradiol

Postmenopausal Symptoms

53 Feeling human again ....no bleeding , breast have settled down after 3 months energy level amazing ... No hot flashes what so ever ... Weight gain now gone after 3 months .... Found it brilliant with my combination of vitamins ! Vitamin b . Krill oil . Vitamin c , magnesium , and several others ..also exercise is so important . Just keep your regular check ups with your doctor .....cheers and enjoy life xxxx

89/10

2016-12-27

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

Pain

Have leg pain from a pinched nerve and it's not helping much. I also have nausea, headaches and dry mouth from it. One Benadryl usually knocks me out so I would think this would work better but it doesn't.

45/10

2010-12-28

Ambien

Insomnia

Be aware take this medication and immediately lay down !!!!!the first night I took this medication I was up apparently I don't remember !!!!so I was told, serving myself a shot ,eating, requested weird sexual favors,and was having conversations and answering myself,and had no memory of all these fun festivies the next day,lol,thanks ambien,lesson learned my boyfriend had a blast though!!!!!!!

910/10

2015-06-23

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

Acne

I had acne vulgaris since 4 years.. I consult with my doctor and he provided me clindamic with benzoyl peroxide but it's not totally cure yet what should I do.. please help me

45/10

2016-04-02

Tramadol

Pain

I have been using this medication to treat severe pain in my feet that radiates up my legs, associated with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. As one who is not a fan of narcotics and how they make me feel totally drugged and out of it, this medication is completely free of side effects and adverse reactions when I have taken it. I'm even able to drive, work and accomplish my daily acts of living without any impairment or restriction due to this medication. Lastly, this medication has allowed me to continue to work on my feet (OR RN) while I use several modalities to treat my condition.

78/10

2011-07-04

Lyrica

Neuropathic Pain

Initial euphoric effects wore off so dosage was increased. Was told would treat nerve pain and later told good for anxiety. My anxiety got worse on med as when it was due or late I was ill, it has addictive qualities I do not like. My health took a nose dive on this and I had to come off due to blurred vision, weight gain, blocked bowel. My Doctor advised decreasing of 75mg a week. My first drop was hell completely threw me into panic as I felt so ill, no one explained withdrawal when I saw medics in a state no one comforted me saying it could be the reduction too high/quick for me, after all in hindsight if I felt unwell late taking one dose then dropping 75mg wouldn't be helpful quickly, lower doses not easy to get as more costly to NHS etc

01/10

2017-03-24

Linzess

Constipation, Chronic

I'm 23 years old. Have been constipated my entire life.. but didn't really realize it wasn't normal until the past couple years. I started Linzess about 3 weeks ago. The first 2 days I HATED it. I felt like I needed to be near a bathroom at all times.. my body then started to regulate it after the first week. I take it 30 min before my protein shake every morning and get my relief before I head into work. Some days it affect me more than others.. but i go at least once a day now. The only downside of it is I have to plan my first part of the morning around taking this medicine.. but it's better than walking around with a bloated belly and brick in my stomach all day!

910/10

2016-09-26

Lialda

Ulcerative Colitis

After taking Lialda for 2 years my hair is very thin. It has not controlled me from going to the bathroom alot. I started noticing besides my hair getting thin, having severe headaches. had to have a blood transfusion and my urine started getting darker and darker. The the straw that broke the camel's back was my tongue and lips swelled and I had hives all over they were so severe that I didn't get any sleep they caused me to have blisters. After 3 trips to the ER they finally found something to help the hives. I haven't eaten a full meal in over a year do to the fact that my mouth and lips were so swore and painful to eat. When all the side affects started piling up I just quit taking it and call my gasteronolist and will see him in 2 weeks

56/10

2016-01-19

Belsomra

Insomnia

I've always had trouble falling asleep and making my brain "turn off" even if I am exhausted. I have used lots of OTC sleep medicines but they just weren't cutting it anymore with some added stress in my life currently. Finally broke down and went to doctor for sleeping pills. Was a little scared at first because even without any sleep aids when I do sleep I have been known to sleep walk/talk in sleep/etc. Normally hard for me to fall asleep but once I'm out I am out cold and don't wake up. Anyway. No need in worrying about the side effects for me because I did not get a wink of sleep the first night I took it. Tonight is night #2 and I took it at 9:30. It is now 1 am and still here wide awake. Useless.

01/10

2015-08-27

Levothyroxine

Underactive Thyroid

My doctor has increased the dose several times but I still do not feel that it has made me feel totally better.

56/10

2008-12-29

Celexa

Depression

I've been on this medication for several months. There has been a definite change in my depression and mood. I don't feel as sad and upset or anxious but I don't feel as good as before I was depressed. Still hoping for the old me! But I'm at least on my way, closer than ever before.

78/10

2013-04-04

Lorcaserin

Obesity

I can say without reservation that this works. Start weight 246 lbs 5"9 and end weight 202lbs so far in five months. It takes time and I work out as best I can but my goal will be accomplished in one year. I find my appetite is easily managed as far as sweets, salty snacks etc. My appetite is fine as things taste good but no binges. Had a headache and now drink probably what I should have been doing all along. I consider this Belviq a nice aid to helping me with weight loss success.

910/10

2014-04-15

Topamax

Seizure Prevention

I have had extremely positive effects from this drug, but I do have to take Prozac with it as it causes mood swings or depression with me.

910/10

2009-10-01

Chantix

Smoking Cessation

I took Chantix according to the directions for 1 month and I have been smoke free for over a year. Not only did Chantix help me quit, but I have not had any desire to smoke again. Chantix is amazing. I tried quitting with the patch, gum, nicotine inhaler, hypnosis, will power, and Zyban (Wellbutrin) and NOTHING ever worked for more then a month or two. I would recommend Chantix to EVERYONE and ANYONE who is serious about quitting. IT WORKS!

910/10

2008-12-27

Simponi

Rheumatoid Arthritis

I have been on Simponi since five years ago. The medicine has been a miracle. I did notice the effect only after one or two weeks. After five years I have started to have increased pain and I think the effect of the medicine is loosing. However, Simponi has changed my life completely. From hard attacked by Bekterew, I have now been running and cycling (100 km) competition for many years.

89/10

2014-12-07

Selegiline

Depression

I've been taking selegiline (Emsam) for depression for three years after 40 of pretty much everything else. This has been the most effective treatment I've had, lasting the longest with the best results. Side effects have been limited to skin irritation from the patch. The dietary restrictions aren't proving to be too restrictive. On a couple of occasions, I've had food with tyramine by accident. A bad headache for a few hours was the only result. (I didn't realize that I'd had the tyramine until after the headache had come and gone.) The price and need for prior authorization are my only real complaints.

89/10

2011-10-22

Voltaren Gel

Pain

I have fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue syndrome, degenerative disc disease, a bulging disc in my lower back with arthritis of the face joints and in my hands. I hurt my back June 2010 and it is like everything that caused me pain started to feed off one another and my back was the last straw. I'm going to the chiropractor every 2 weeks. I had 3 epidurals in the space of about 3-4 months with no relief. I swapped pain management doctors and am now on 15mg of oxycodone every 6 hours, 4mg Zanaflex every 8 hours, 500mg of Naproxen every 12 hours, 40mg Celexa once a day and 600mg of Neurontin every 8 hours just to sort of be able to function. Was given a sample of Voltaren today and used it on my hands and back. Amazing! The pain is greatly diminished. Can't wait to try more.

89/10

2011-11-30

Hydromorphone

Pain

I was given this post breast- cyst biopsy. It has not in the least helped my severe pain. My doctor now wants me to take Dilaudid and motrin 800 hopefully I will get some relief.

23/10

2015-05-07

Humalog

Diabetes, Type 1

I've been using Humalog for 15 years or so. I've never had a problem with it. I use an insulin pump and it works well with my basal dose.

910/10

2016-02-20

Levonorgestrel

Birth Control

I have had liletta for almost 3 months now and I'm loving it. I was nervous to get it put in because I have a low pain tolerance and it did hurt a lot for about a minute when they were positioning it. The planned parenthood nurses were very nice and let me lay down for about 15 minutes after the procedure and then I took the bus home. For about an hour after I had horrible cramps, but then I had period-like cramps for the rest of the day. Since I had a week left on my pill pack, they told me to finish it because liletta isn't 100% effective until 5 days later. After I finished the birth control pills, I had my period for 8 days, which is about twice as long as it usually is. But my next period was only 3 days and very light

89/10

2017-03-02

Nexium

NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulce

This medicine works very well for me. I highly recommend it, as it dramatically reduces the amount of acid in my stomach after a gastric ulcer bleed, which after being repaired, I do NOT want to experience that pain again.

910/10

2009-09-07

Medroxyprogesterone

I have been using the shot for 7 years now and I love it. I don't have to worry about a period. I have not experienced any change in sex drive nor have I experienced any negative side effects. I would recommend Depo.

910/10

2011-04-21

Tamiflu

Influenza

Woke up Thursday and my throat hurt, by end of the day it was on fire and I had chills, sweats, fever and coughing. Friday felt like I was hit by a bus. Sweat all night with intermittent chills. Couldn't swallow anything. Nothing otc was working. Went to my DR apt. Dr prescribed tamiflu without hesitation because apparently when your pregnant you can get sick fast (no kidding). Took it Friday night and Saturday morning thus far no relief of anything. Throat is still on fire can't swallow anything only thing that helps are hot liquids. Stuffed up nose cough, mucous, chills, fever, sweats, body aches, yup have it all still. Meds are the grossest tasting I have ever had was told to open capsule and place in food like pudding... almost vomit everytime.

12/10

2016-02-14

Minocycline

Acne

I went to dermatologist because of some minor adult acne on my chin and was prescribed minocycline 100mg one a day. Well come Nov 1 will be 1 month in, and the very couple of acne I had on my chin has tripled plus I now have it on my cheeks, which I never had a problem before. Plus I have had some side effects as well, including dizziness, nauseas and yeast infection. It was prescribed to me for 3 months. I will stick with it for another 2 mths and see what happens. As of right now I am disappointed, but am hoping to see positive results in next 2 mths.

23/10

2016-10-27

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

Acne

I have used duac for 6 months my skin was clear as day using it daily. Now I’ve had an allergic reaction I can’t use it anymore and acne is straight back to how it was. Not a cure but amazing product if used daily - takes about 1 month to kick in and wok

910/10

2017-11-28

Phentermine

Weight Loss

I am 33 years old and 5'3 and weigh a whopping 300 pounds. I went on phentermine because I wanted help with portion control and weight obviously, and started on 10/20/16. I had started taking Phentermine 15mg capsule once a day for a week, then I started the 37.5 mg capsule once a day till current. When I started on the 15 mg capsule it was great! No major concerns, just dry mouth. Now I am on 37.5 and I have major dry mouth and tingling fingers and lips. I chose to still take it. As of 10/27/16 I got weighed and I now weigh 291. I lost 9 pounds in a week. Yay, its working. I am only eating right but not exercising. I highly recommend it! I only am giving it 9 stars because of the dry mouth and tingling fingers and lips. Good luck

89/10

2016-11-02

OxyContin

Pain

An excellent pain reliever. I did experience a few side effects though. I became irritable and would sometimes hear sounds I wasn't sure of. This drug has a high risk of dependency, but it can be controlled. To me, the side effects are worth it due to the great pain relief it provides.

78/10

2009-12-05

Lo Loestrin Fe

Birth Control

I am a 17 year old, very petite. I started out with my first birth control Yaz. VERY bad experience, I was sick for a whole week straight with heavy bleeding and nausea. Then I switched to this and it's been great! I'm on my 3rd pack and my only complaint is that I had really heavy bleeding last month and cramps :/ but other than that no side effects at all, and my breasts got bigger. Hopefully this month will be light if anything! I have a few friends who are thin like me who love Lo Loestrin Fe.

78/10

2012-04-11

Methotrexate

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Roughly one year now and methotrexate has been working miracles. I started at 10 mg/week and eventually moved up to 12.5 mg/week. From the outset I was tapering off of 10 mg/day of prednisone but could not completely eliminate it until I moved the methotrexate up to 12.5 mg/week. Per doctors recommendation I'm also taking 5,000 mg of vitamin D daily and 1,000 mg of calcium daily (I don't eat much dairy). Side effects: None, except that I sometimes take a short nap after dinner on "methotrexate day" (I take it after lunch so as not to interfere with my pre-dinner martini(s)). Without methotrexate I could barely walk!

910/10

2016-08-11

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

Pain

I take Percocet for moderate pain, because I had liver transplant. Only problem is there may be minor danger to other organs, but with a proper dosage I will be just fine .

89/10

2009-07-08

Contrave

Obesity

I have been on Contrave for a month and a half now, and I am down 23 Lbs. I would always enjoy a cocktail or two when I came home from work and felt like I needed it to unwind, but this has totally changed that feeling. I don't have a desire to drink, and my appetite is definitely decreased. This morning I was down at 216. Two minor side effects I have experienced. 1. I get a feeling of nausea which discourages me from eating, and 2. I have been getting head aches all day. Both well worth the results!

89/10

2015-04-01

Quetiapine

Bipolar Disorde

I was having a blast with a manic episode, then the deepest depressive episode set in, and Seroquel is the only medicine that stopped it.

910/10

2011-10-22

Zomig

Migraine

Zomig is a miracle for me. The only drawback is my insurance only will pay for 12 tablets a month and sometimes I need more.

910/10

2015-04-02

Fludrocortisone

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

I started on Florinef a few weeks ago. I'm noticeably doing better but not quite able to fully function like before. I have good days and bad days. I started on 0.2mg. Going to see if I can increase and if that will help. I'd like to be able to go back to work.

67/10

2017-07-24

Desvenlafaxine

ibromyalgia

I have been dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) for over 12 years. I am a 31 year old male who is in overall athletic shape. It is important to note that my mother has Fibromyalgia and it is quite possible that I have it and not CFS. My CFS diagnosis was after a bout of chronic Mono in my 20's. I have tried many anti-depressants over the years because a common effect with the chronic fatigue has been depression. I was prescribe Prestiq 4 weeks ago and I feel normal again. My energy level is much, much better. My mood has improved drastically. My energy level still is not what it was before Mono but the improvement has been great. My only side effect has been a slight decrease in sex drive and a harder time reaching orgasism.

910/10

2016-12-03

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

Acne

I was prescribed this for my acne along with several other creams and within a month my mild acne problem was cleared up, but if I stopped taking the pills completely I would break out so instead I slowly went off the medicines and now I'm taking one every other day and have clear skin. This medicine works wonders.

910/10

2011-10-04

Cymbalta

Anxiety

I was prescribed this for mild anxiety after I was in a car accident and the headaches I got as a result. I took ONE 20 mg at night and woke up four hours later with the most horrible panic attack (that's what the doctor said). I've never had that happen in my life. My heart was racing and pounding, I would get hot then cold and back again, I was shaking so bad I could hardly type. I wanted to cry but couldn't, scream or something. I felt like all of a sudden I had a different personality. My heart raced for 4 days after that. I never took another after that first one. I've been having heart pounding sensations for days in the last three weeks since taking the Cymbalta.

01/10

2009-11-12

Effexor

Anxiety and Stress

I have been taking Effexor 150mg for about 5 months now. When starting this medication, I had a lot of side effects including insomnia, nausea, and severely dry mouth and very low sex drive. That went away after a couple weeks, but my anxiety hasn't been controlled as well as I'd like. I've had a couple of panic attacks and a lot of general anxiety (some situational and some not). I would probably like to consider switching to some other medication but I am scared to because of the horror stories of withdrawl symptoms. I was previously taking Celexa for 10 years which never worked the same once I restarted it after having a baby.

45/10

2012-02-08

Dermatop

Eczema

Healed my severe eczema in days!

89/10

2017-12-03

Flagyl

Bacterial Infection

I'm taking Flagyl for what I guess is a bacterial infection but I've been taking it for a few days possibly even a week and I cant really tell a difference, all I know is that I have an inflamed colon and I'm scheduled for a colonoscopy in December, I'm taking 500mg three times a day for 14 days and sometimes I do miss a dose every now and again, could this be why I haven't noticed much change?? and I haven't experienced any side effects aside from feeling a little tired because i always take it after a meal, the only thing i have to complain about it is that its uncoated so it tastes pretty bad but if you just take a mouthful of drink first then drop the pill in it really helps with the taste. btw im only 17 years old

45/10

2013-11-04

Lo Loestrin Fe

Birth Control

Ive been taking it for a year now, works great for me. I can only do the pill because my body reacts so strangly to most but this has cause no problems for me. My mood is normal, weight is the same. I'd tell others to give it a chance

910/10

2015-02-16

Bisacodyl

Constipation

I would never in my life take this again. The pain agony sweats light headed was horrific. I feel sorry for the person who takes this if they experience what I did.

910/10

2016-09-10

Clonazepam

Insomnia

I have had insomnia for over 20 years. It had caused my overall health to decline, including chronic migraines, and depression. I have tried several medications but nothing worked. Other medicines would either make me anxious, groggy during the day, or have no affect. Finally, six years ago I was prescribed Klonopin. It was a miracle, finally I felt rested and happy. I was no longer tired, anxious or depressed. It also helped with my migraines and seizures. I know many people worry about staying on it long term, but to me the benefits out way any side effects (none found). To me, I'd rather take Klonopin the rest of my life, just like those who take aspirins daily for their heart, because it allows me to live a happy, productive life.

910/10

2012-03-22

Miconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

Awful! Felt like the inside of my vag was burning and itching instantly. An absolutely horrid feeling!! Had to shower and try and wash it outta there. My vag is clearly angry with it and now I'm pissed I spent $19!!!!!

01/10

2016-06-30

Sertraline

Social Anxiety Disorde

Zoloft really does work. I take 50 mg right now and have been on it for about 5 weeks and my social anxiety and depression are almost completely gone. And now I feel happy. My only side effect is occasionally my jaw trembles.

78/10

2012-07-17

Methadone

Pain

I was hurt at work 4 years ago, had 5 surgeries then a spinal stimulator placed. I have been on methadone for 4 years and roxicodone for break through pain, I believe its a lot better then taking a bunch of pain killers that aren't going to work in the long run. Methadone has given me some of my life back, not enough that I can go back to work, that is my ultimate goal.

67/10

2012-03-02

Lisdexamfetamine

ADHD

I am an older adult who started taking vyanese about three months ago. I had been feeling tired and had a hard time focusing on work. At night I would come home and did not feel like talking with my family. I didn't like interacting with people at work. This had been going on and developing for quite some time. (Over the course of about 10 years) i talked to my regular doctor and nothing, psychologists were worthless. After seeing a psychiatrist he prescribed me 30 mg of vyanese to take in the morning. What a difference this drug has made for me, able to focus, function better socially and just feel better. I'm 62.

910/10

2015-07-16

Prevacid

Stomach Ulce

I have had no side effects after 14 yrs. In the past 4 yrs. I slowly cut back to 4 15mgs a week. Now I can eat or drink anything I like.

910/10

2016-02-25

Sertraline

Depression

I have been taking sertraline for quite some time now (over a year) 100mg. Pros have been that I have been a lot calmer, not having panic attacks and less weepy and anxious. Unfortunately there have been some side effects which wont go away - I suffer from headaches a lot, extreme tiredness (am tired all the time - despite having 8 hrs sleep, etc.), I have no desire for sex and I have gained weight (though suspect the weight gain is more down to the tiredness and me attempting to get energy through food). On the whole though I'm happy with it.

67/10

2011-03-10

Lo Loestrin Fe

Birth Control

I've been on lo loestrin fe for 5 years, started when I was 16. If I remember correctly, the first 6 months (give or take) I had my period two weeks on, two weeks off. But my periods had always been irregular. By age 17, I stopped getting my period! Haven't had any bleeding I'm 4 great years, haha. My blood pressure is sometimes high, but not enough for serious concern. This is the only bc I've been on and I have no complaints.

910/10

2015-07-07

Retapamulin

Impetig

Used free sample. Will get some next time I get impetigo in the same recurring spot I have had it my whole life. Altabax worked better than any other antibiotic cream I've tried.

910/10

2012-10-03

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

I got this birth control about 6 months ago and have nothing but good things to say. It is the easiest, most convenient birth control I have ever had. I experienced a little acne in the beginning but this is normal when you change the hormones in your body. After time, the acne cleared up. My periods are non existent besides spotting, which is different for everyone on this medication. Overall, I recommend it! I am protected and sometimes ever forget it's there.

89/10

2015-12-15

Amlodipine

Not Listed / Othe

My radiologist, has me using norvasc off label use for presbyesophagus or diffuse spasm in elderly, but Ca channel blocker makes sense esp. since there is no other pharmacologic therapy other than botox injection by endoscope.

45/10

2015-09-18

Metronidazole

Bacterial Infection

Before I started this medicine I was so worried because of all the reviews about bad side effects. I can honestly say I did not have a bad experience at all. I was on 500mg twice a day for 7 days. The 2nd day I was on it, I had very slight nausea in the evening but I started watching T.V and when the show was over my nausea was gone. The 3rd day, I had some wine and I was on my 2nd glass when I remembered I'm not supposed to drink while on Flagyl. I just finished my last dose & haven't experienced anymore nausea or anything. I've been lethargic the last 2 days but that may be due to getting my period. Not everyone has a bad reaction!

89/10

2013-03-19

Levonorgestrel

Emergency Contraception

I have officially never been so stressed out in my life. I took Plan B within 10 hours of unprotected sex. A couple days went by and I felt nothing. On the 5th day I had really weird cramps on my right side under my hip bone which lasted for about 3 days. Then I got really weird brown discharge. Then I started spotting a little bit. On the 10th day I felt so nauseated they had to send me home at work. I ended up throwing up and then got my period 30 minutes later. Needless to say the pill did work, but I hope to never have to take it again.

89/10

2013-12-29

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

Birth Control

I've been on many birth controls trying to find the right one for me. I was on Apri a couple years ago which gave me very bad anxiety so after that I switched to Tri-Sprintec. This pill didn't cause any anxiety but my skin broke out so terribly on it! My third and final switch was to "Yaz", at the pharmacy I was handed the generic Gianvi. I spent hours reading reviews and was a little nervous to start taking these pills but they have been great. My skin has completely cleared up, I never break out at all anymore. I had no mood changes or anxiety, nor weight gain. This pill is sensitive with regards to breakthrough bleeding, if just one pill is missed you can expect spotting the next day. Otherwise an AWESOME pill! Highly recommend!

89/10

2013-12-29

Lorazepam

Anxiety

Have been having every day adrenaline in chest with heavy feeling, diagnosed with anxiety after 8 trips to ER. Started Zoloft but it made my anxiety ten times worse. I now take 0.5mg of Ativan as needed, it helps get through the day. I am usually dizzy on most days and have a heaviness in chest.

910/10

2014-07-03

Remicade

Ulcerative Colitis

Severe UC flare hospitalized, prednisone intravenous didn't do anything. Remicade infusions every 4 weeks to start, now every 8. It worked within one week and after about one year I was in complete remission with no sign of UC on my colonoscopy! The IV is okay, very expensive, but you can go to the Remicade website for help paying deductibles no matter what your financial situation is. I wish my dr told me that before I spent $10,000 in deductible and copay this year! I guess it was worth it all around.

910/10

2016-11-08

Sprintec

Birth Control

I took Sprintec for 3 1/2 years consecutively and it prevented pregnancy and cleared up my acne quite a bit. My period used to be a bit unpredictable since it wasn't on a 28 day cycle. On Sprintec my period came VERY regularly, practically down to the hour every 28 days and only lasted the regular 5-6 (normal for me). I stopped taking it to get pregnant, which happened 6 weeks after I stopped taking Sprintec and I have a healthy baby girl. I breastfed for the full first year so I was on the "mini" pill. Last night was my first night back on Sprintec. I forgot to eat anything with it and woke up at 4 A.M. throwing up. 7 hours later I'm fine and it works great otherwise. Just take it right before or after eating a full meal.

89/10

2011-05-23

Implanon

Birth Control

I have had the Implanon for about a year and a half. The first year my period went crazy but I knew it was normal. Now I haven't had a period and I love it! I have however gained weight, had a lot of cravings but have not lost my sex drive or suffered from any severe side effects. The Implanon is great because if you are in a stable relationship.

78/10

2012-07-03

Varenicline

Smoking Cessation

I have been using Chantix for 2 months. I have stopped smoking and have had no ill-effects. However, I will not be buying the 3rd month supply as I find your packaging incredibly difficult to open! I have arthritis and pushing out the pills through the heavy cardboard is almost impossible for me. I wish you would re-think your packaging as I am afraid that I might begin to smoke again if I don't complete at least the 3-month program.

910/10

2011-05-17

Contrave

Weight Loss

New to Contrave. Past my first week, lost 2 lbs. I did not change my eating habits but was very sleepy. I can also say I love to drink wine (probably why the weight) and I tried it during week one and the next day had a headache so bad I thought my brain would explode. Therefore guess what....I am not drinking wine. It wasn't even hard to quit. I am in week 2 and increased dosage. Next warning high fatty foods. I had a McDonalds cheeseburger and yes in fifteen minutes was in the bathroom wishing for death. Again guess what no more fatty foods and again not hard to give up. Its like you think about it but then go eh...nahhh not right now. I think that makes you feel like you can have it later but you never actually do.

56/10

2017-08-28

Bupropion

Depression

The Wellbutrin XL gave me severe constipation and headaches, but the SR is working well. I have only been on it for 2 weeks and I notice a improvement in my moods, daily sleepiness and it has NOT decreased my sex drive. Prozac worked well for me also, but it just killed the sex drive and at my age that wasn't acceptable. (38). I feel myself eating less and hopefully it may lead to a few pounds weight loss.

78/10

2017-05-24

Escitalopram

Generalized Anxiety Disorde

This medication is fantastic. I was suffering from some major anxiety for years and this has taken a huge burden off me. There are still an occasional surge of anxiety but its an anomaly now where it used to be the norm for me. For those bad times I'll take Ativan and the combination between the two work awesome. I only take about 4 Ativan a month, the rest of the time Lexapro does the job. And I sleep SO much better.

89/10

2015-01-12

Dexilant

GERD

Dexilant caused diarrhea / IBS / Dairy allergy- I was prescribed it for severe heartburn /hiatus hernia/ stomach inflam. and it helped a lot. I stopped taking dexilant 10 months ago due to severe diarrhea, cramps,nausea, bile, waking in middle of night with cramps and 1/2 hour painfull diarrhea / constipation combo /awfull cramps, gas- what I've read on this thread I'm not alone. I hate to tell those who recently started this that have had these issues with dexilant and 10 months off this poison and I'm still suffering. I now have a dairy allergy, only after removing dairy from my diet are my severe symptoms relieved. I eat any dairy and I'm sick again for 2-3 days. Existing IBS is worse than before, now a daily struggle.

01/10

2016-03-20

Pramlintide

Diabetes, Type 2

Helps to maintain lower blood sugar after meals and also helps to curb my appetite.

89/10

2010-06-13

Prednisone

Osteoarthritis

My husband has a disc bulge in his neck and osteoarthritis in his neck. He suffers from daily chronic pain and severe migraines ranging from a 3 to a 10 . With 10 being the worst. He has taken opiates, NSAIDs, anti depressants, anti convulsants, topical cream, done physio massage botox trigger point ims chiro..... this has been going on for years. Yesterday he started on 50mg prednisone (3 days) and his pain was down to a 2 last night. Today he is like a totally different man, skipping and smiling, getting ready for work (this never happens as he dreads work because of the pain and misses at least one day a week). I asked him where his pain was (scale of 1-10) as is our normal routine in the morning. He looked at me and said zero.

910/10

2017-04-20

Plan B

Emergency Contraception

Honestly I was scared like every other girl is, and this pill actually does work. Worth all of the money. The symptoms I had after taking plan b (I took plan babout 30 min after unprotected sex) is my increase in appetite, I also had to pee a lot. But my period did not come late, it actually came 4 days earlier. I am so relieved to not be pregnant, I recommend this product 100% but the sooner the better! Also, stop reading online girls, it'll just scare you more. My boyfriend came inside me a little bit without a condom and I was sure I was pregnant but after taking this, I'm most definitely not.

910/10

2016-02-15

Sulindac

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Has worked real well at controlling my arthritis. Some elevation in blood pressure noticed after 10 years of use.

78/10

2008-03-05

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Birth Control

I'm sure this would be great for someone else, but I've tried four different pills and this one was by far the worst. I gained a lot of weight and got the worst acne I've ever had in my life (never even had acne like that as a teenager). My period was nearly gone, which was nice, but also made me feel like I was certainly pregnant for the first couple months combined with the other side effects listed.

01/10

2016-02-11

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

I haven't had too many issues on this birth control and have been on it for around six months. I have not experienced mood swings unless about to start my period. The only experience with nausea and this pill are when I have taken it mid day and eat absolutely nothing. So far, I have not gotten pregnant, and my severe back acne has completely cleared up. Overall, I recommend this pill.

78/10

2016-08-03

Vortioxetine

Depression

I started this 2 weeks ago started at 5mg and then moved to 10mg. I have had no side effects I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. I still don't know how it will work. It's been to short of time to tell thats - why I gave it a 9. I'm coming off pristiq while taking this and that is hellish the brain zaps etc. I'm hoping if I up this dose it may help with the zaps etc. I always wanna ask people on here more about their experiences

89/10

2015-08-25

Victoza

Diabetes, Type 2

Me again! I am now completing my second week of Victoza. My blood sugars are down around 102 after being at 200-250 most of the time! Amazing! I have had some nausea side effects though. I can barely eat, it's work to put anything into my mouth and I am a huge foodie. Love to think about, look at and eat food but I just can't do it. It's really weird. I have lost 4 pounds from when I started this medicine and I can tell I will lose more because it is a struggle to eat. There have been 2 days that I have had to go home from work, though. Those 2 days all I could do was sleep and I just felt miserable. Yesterday was one of those days and I had a horrible headache that wouldn't go away with Advil. I'll report again in a few weeks!

89/10

2014-04-04

Voltaren Gel

Pain

I had a ganglion cyst removed a year ago. I began to have pain in my wrist from inflammed scar tissue. The gel has helped tremendously with the pain. Some days I don't even need to wear my wrist brace anymore. Just wish it wasn't so expensive. Even with my health insurance the prescription was pretty expensive.

910/10

2011-02-24

Victoza

Diabetes, Type 2

Using Victoza for about 5 weeks, I feel a whole lot better generally, with stable blood glucose. With regard to food, I eat smaller, choose better/more balanced food, I have lost around 10kg in total in this time and this alone has made a huge difference. I also consume pre/probiotics daily now and this helped with the GI disturbances. As for side effects, I had nausea, dizzy spells, gut ache/cramps, reflux, felt rather tired in the first 2 weeks. All dissipated in the first 4 weeks. At the time I told myself I prefer to feel like this in the short term than head into a future potentially suffering from the plethora of illness brought about by Type 2 Diabetes. It works for me. Give it a chance.

910/10

2013-01-26

Minocycline

Acne

This medicine works and has cleared my skin. I have been taking it for 3 weeks and have had very bad mood swings, I have had similar symptoms from when I used to be on birth control. It also makes my joints very weak and my appetite has changed.

23/10

2011-04-16

Ambien

Insomnia

I've been on it two years it has been wonderful for me the only downside is the tolerence I've buliding up my doctor put me on Lunesta last night and I do not like it it did not work it makes me feel like garbage all day I want is to go back to my Ambien already!

89/10

2017-04-25

Makena

Premature Lab

I used makena during my pregnancy and also had a cervical stitch put in at 17 weeks had a healthy baby girl would totally recommend it to any one in a high risk pregnancy☺. Just wondering if any one else who has used the injection experienced irregular period's lasting a lot longer than you had anticipated?

910/10

2017-05-24

Miconazole

Vaginal Yeast Infection

I had it before , but this is the first time I used this medication , I can honestly say when I inserted into my vagina it burned and I went to my phone to do some research to see if it normal after awhile it gets better , I hope it works

910/10

2016-02-14

Cephalexin

Bacterial Infection

Brilliant drug. I like it so much better than Cipro. Worked fast, no problems at all. I hope to use it again if there is another UTI. I feel like my old self again, and there are a few left to take.

910/10

2015-12-24

Methylphenidate

Depression

I am suffering from depression and SAD + ADHD. On Concerta now and it makes an amazing impact on my depression - I had no idea that would happen. I don't know if it's common but I'm very pleased!

910/10

2014-06-25

Prepopik

Bowel Preparation

I have to have scopes yearly, so I've tried several different types of preps. After trying Prepopik, I will never use anything else! It's the only thing that doesn't make me nauseous and also not having do drink much of it to get the job done is awesome! I will say that you have to make sure that the solution gets warm before drinking it, or it won't work as well. I think the frustration comes from people not reading the directions. :) Prepopik is amazing!

910/10

2016-04-09