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Otezla

plaque psoriasis

"Been on it for over a year (with a one month hiatus in there). First of all, I take psyllium husk fiber every day and have NO diarrhea...definitely recommend that people on (and not on) Otezla do that. Do get occasional headaches but not too bad. Psoriasis is under control. Had bad plaques but those are mostly red skin areas now. Biggest improvement on the face...which makes this worth it to me. I do enjoy the side effect of weight loss. Would definitely recommend that one with bad Psoriasis give it a try (and stick out the first couple weeks). Still need to use a few topicals as well."

February 8, 2017

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"My experience has been horrible I've had it in for 5 months and haven't stopped​ bleeding I wouldn't recommend anyone to ever get the mirena and the cramps hurt so bad in my stomach and in my back"

May 12, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"My partner and I finally decided to try some alternate methods of birth control. Nuvaring was my first choice because I'm too forgetful to try pills and I must say I've had a mixed experience. I love the fact that I can insert it and forget about it. I don't feel it during sex and it doesn't slip out. It got rid of my reoccurring yeast infections, I even grew a cup size. However, I can't help but notice that I've gained weight especially around my waistline which almost never happens, and my sex drive has decreased. I exercise regularly so I know it had to be the hormones. I experience extreme mood swings, I'm a lot more angry, I find myself depressed, have random urges to cry and my periods are just as painful as before. I just may switch soon."

March 15, 2014

Ativan

anxiety

"I have been on Ativan 0.5mg up to 3 times a day for 8 days now. It has reduced my major anxiety to a minimum and I feel I will be on this medicine for good. I'm okay with that as I had to learn the hard way that I need medication to battle my illness. I've been on several antidepressants and this medicine has helped me as much as any that I took in the past. My concern now is, is the Prozac/Zyprexa cocktail working for me or is it all the Ativan that is doing the job. Will talk with my psychiatrist later today and find out what our next plan is."

May 21, 2010

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I've been taking this pill for about 6 months now, and have gained 20 pounds. I haven't made any change to my diet or exercise routine. But the pill's been working well otherwise. I never really got acne, so that stayed about the same, I'm about the same emotionally, except for maybe worse PMS symptoms. My sex drive is outrageous, maybe even a little more than when I started on the pill...I'm just worried about the amount of weight gained in such a short time..I am also really bad at remembering to take the pill every day."

January 27, 2013

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I started taking Cipralex 3 weeks ago for depression, severe anxiety/social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder-like behavior and an eating disorder. I know it's only been 3 weeks but I cannot even BEGIN to describe how thankful I am that I finally got the help I needed. I feel FANTASTIC. The obsessive, anxious thoughts have gone away, and the giant hamster wheel spinning in my head at 1 million miles per hour has finally stopped. I can think, I can breathe, I can function. Thank you Cipralex."

February 5, 2014

Butorphanol

labor pain

"I was given stadol during induced labor, it was miraculous, however after 20 hrs, I was still not dilating. I was given an epidural and began hr long labor, stadol in conjunction with epidural, I finally was able to have child w/o surgical intervention. Was also given stadol post hysterectomy, via IM injections. Only drug that helped pain for both."

November 7, 2015

Topamax

migraine prevention

"The drug would get a 10 as it worked miraculously for me. In my case -- and this probably won't happen to you -- the medication caused me kidney stones, the first of which was agonizing and led me to stop using the medication. Then the headaches resumed. I was willing to take an occasional Kidney Stone attack as a tradeoff for frequent migraine so I went back on the drug knowing the risks. Unfortunately, I peed gravel constantly, oddly without pain, but it was a warning. I'm now off the drug. If it did not cause me that side effect, I would have remained on the medication as it was, again, close to 100 percent effective. Not everyone responds the same way; your experience will probably be different."

May 6, 2017

Paxil

anxiety

"I have depression I suffered for many years in the dark big time. I was too scared to say anything. I finally had to say something. I am a male of course (got to hide those feelings). Things were getting very very bad. I talked to my doctor and a shrink and got me on 20 mgs of Paxil 15 years ago and it really does help with the hell I felt within for years. Please be patient. Hang in there one day at a time if I can do it you can too. I was really bad from what docs say. It takes time to adjust to the medicine but well worth it. Drinking and not taking reasonable care of yourself won't help at all. Live a cleaner life does make a difference. No guilt. The side effects are for me constipation and a bit of brain fog."

February 5, 2014

Escitalopram

depression

"I am a 53 year old female. Fell into a deep depression 1 year ago. Couldn't sleep, eat, had severe anxiety and almost couldn't function at all. Feelings of hopelessness, even suicidal at times. I was frightened. Psychiatrist tried several medicines. I am VERY sensitive to medication. Celebrex, Celexa made me sick. Tried 5mg of Lexapro. Felt jittery and a little nauseous but stuck with it. After 2 weeks, went up to 10 mg. After 4-5 weeks started to feel normal again. Side effects got better. Sex drive is fine and no weight gain. It's been a year and we are thinking about weaning me off in a couple of months. I am so happy I stuck with Lexapro. It saved my life. Don't give up."

August 7, 2012

Vyvanse

adhd

"Switched from Adderall to Vyvanse because I was experiencing negative side effects. Even on the smallest dose of Adderall I was anxious, had trouble with public speaking, and would have pretty bad mood swings. On Vyvanse I finally feel like a 'normal' person. My mom noticed a difference on the first day, and I no longer feel hopeless and discouraged while doing school work."

December 1, 2014

Seroquel

bipolar disorde

"After later years of my adolescence and early adulthood I was finally diagnosed (bipolar) and prescribed Seroquel along with lithium. Not only did I finally feel a sense of peace within myself I found that I no longer engaged in the reckless activity that I seemed to have no control over. This behaviour which caused so much grief and upset, nearly caused the breakdown between my family and which I nearly destroyed myself. It does not get rid of my depression completely but they are not as bad and I find I can cope where as in the past I couldn't. I find that it's best to take it before bed as it makes me very drowsy which I find a good thing because in the past I found it very difficult to sleep. Hope this helps."

November 5, 2012

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Got implanon inserted about two months ago now, because my period is normally irregular I had to take a pregnancy test before I could do it, all was well so we went ahead. The bruise was massive but not painful in any way. Obviously I had to have my period at some point, it started 4 days after insertion and lasted 2 weeks. Since then I haven't had my period and don't feel like I will get it soon. No adverse side effects so far. I was worried about gaining weight once I got it and actually I lost 10 kilos because my hunger just stopped altogether. I have fixed that by making sure I eat properly and am currently working on returning to my natural weight. Would recommend to anyone who doesn't feel reliable enough for the pill."

May 11, 2011

Sodium chloride

nasal congestion

"I will never travel without this again. I have severe allergies and nasal congestion. I often get sick overseas. Right now, I have so much nasal congestion and this gets it out so I can breathe through my nose for a while. I have to do it again in a few hours but I think it's worth it because I don't have to take a corticosteroid."

June 20, 2017

Metronidazole

trichomoniasis

"I am still on this medication right now. The first four days I started feeling better. The taste is awful. I experienced 3 side effects, and by day 5 I actually started throwing up. Looking into something less harsh on my stomach."

January 23, 2011

Erythromycin

pharyngitis

"My experience at first was that I was not able to take the chewable pill. It was quite distasteful and difficult to swallow. I switched to the liquid and this made a huge difference in my digesting of the medication. The medicine proved to be quite helpful. I was starting to feel better after the second day of taking the medication. "

April 5, 2010

Venlafaxine

postpartum depression

"It helped with my anxiety, but to the point that I didn't care and started taking risks. I had major mood swings, was full of rage and started self harming again for the first time in decades. I've had to be weaned off it to start another medicine."

April 25, 2015

Lidoderm

pain

"My insurance substituted Mylan brand, my last prescription in January 2017. The WORST patch ever. They are plastic, hard to remove from backing and they DON'T stick. Don't waste your money. Had been using Qualitest patches previously, which worked well. Why insurance chose to change, I don't know. Terrible waste of my hard earned money."

February 14, 2017

Fluoxetine

obsessive compulsive disorde

"This medication has saved my life. after suffering with OCD for 16 years it has helped so much. I never thought I could be so happy and relaxed as I have been while using this medication. It has calmed my anxiety, anxiety about my OCD, my obsessive thoughts and helped regulate my sleep. can't recommend enough."

January 27, 2017

Opana ER

pain

"my bottom spinal disks are crooked and rest on my nerves between them. I was on 60mg of Morphine Sulfate Er. and took it for years and asked my Dr. for an increase and he switched me to Opana 20mg Er pills and they helped my back pain and seem to last a little longer between dosage. I am prescribed it twice a day. I seem to have less tiredness than the morphine and I am prescribed 5mg of oxycodone for morning breakthrough pain. Due to my liver condition he won't increase the oxycodone because it makes the liver turn it into morphine to filter it. when I need an increase of the Opana I'm sure he'll give me that because it's a form of morphine and my liver can process it okay. So I hope this helps other people with my condition or similar."

January 26, 2017

Diclofenac

pain

"Not sure exactly what condition I have, Doctor's have just generically named it "Peripheral Neuropathy" but there's more to it than that. I'm 38 now & I've battled this since I was a child. I have this intense burning ache that began as a child in my feet & has gotten worse over time. It also affects my hands. It used to just act up at bedtime, so bad at times that I had to wrap my feet in ice packs to get relief. Now it's all hours & hands/feet and I have a stiffness and severe putting edema that pops up & then disappears with no regularity. There's no explanation from Doctor's YET. I was given this cream and I rub it into my hands, wrists, feet, & lower legs. It does seem to calm things some, reduces the burn."

January 11, 2014

Metronidazole

bacterial infection

"This medicine really did help me. Very effective. Side effects were minimal - occasional, very slight nausea or stomach upset. The downsides: (1) Pills are difficult to take: they are uncoated, stick to your tongue/throat, disintegrate quickly, and taste so indescribably toxic and foul. I could only get them down by breaking them in two and coating them in syrup or honey, then psyching myself up -- and I'm pretty good with pills. (2) No alcohol. Not that it's so important, but this was a drag. I was sorely tempted to stop after I felt well again, but it is so important to take the whole course. I felt much better after 24 hours, but not totally recovered until near the end. Stick with it, it's unpleasant but it works."

February 6, 2009

Fluvoxamine

anxiety and stress

"I've suffered from panic attacks and anxiety for years. I took Paxil for many years, but its effectiveness waned, and I hated the weight gain and sexual side-effects that came with it. I switched to Luvox, starting with 25mg and it worked miracles. Eventually, I had to move up to 50mg and now for the last two years 75mg. I have had no adverse effects, and it has been a lifesaver. Eventually, when my son was diagnosed with panic disorder (certainly inherited from me, much like I inherited it from my mother), his doctor tried Luvox for him, too. His assumption was that our genetic similarity and our similar diagnosis might be treated by the same medicine. He was right. Both my son and I are living anxiety-free, panic attack-free lives."

January 3, 2011

Dilaudid

pain

"I had dilaudid every two hours on IV after my bowel resection. I needed this every two hours or else my body would start going into shock from trauma and pain. The IV was wonderful but doesn't last long at all. They tried giving me the pills two days before leaving but never worked like the IV. They sent me home with 1mg oral dilaudid and taking one or two did not do a thing. I had to take 3 to even slightly feel relief. It seems their pill form isn't quite effective as the IV but does last longer but just isn't as great. I agree as well as it being severely addictive. I weened myself off 4 or 5 days ago after every day use for almost 2 weeks (mostly hospital IV) and I'm still having headaches and slight nausea."

January 23, 2017

Skyla

birth control

"Before skyla I'd been on the depo shot for 9 months. I'd had bouts with weight gain (20 lbs!) & depression while on it, so I decided to switch to skyla. Had it inserted 11/20. Took a vicodin before the procedure (didn't seem to help much). The procedure itself was fairly uncomfortable and painful. It wasn't debilitating pain for me - just uncomfortable with two sharp cramps (maybe a 8/10 on the pain scale, but they only lasted 30 seconds or less combined). I got it inserted at 4pm and was having 7/10 cramps the rest of the night, took some tylenol PM and slept like a baby. Woke up the next morning without any pain at all! Been having 3/10 cramps last few days, but that's it. Hardly any spotting."

November 23, 2015

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had IMPLANON, implanted in August 2009. I had just ended my period and after I got IMPLANON, I didn't get my period of about ten months, then out of nowhere I got it. For months it was like that. I gained 20 pounds, I changed my eating habits and was even working out with no weight loss..It was really making me depressed..and I was constantly moody and easy irritated.. I was always yelling at my boyfriend for every little thing. So Jan. 2012, I got it taken out, at the moment I am on nothing at all, I've lost three pounds. I'm not as moody and my boyfriend and I have been having better times. But birth control works different for everyone, give it a try!"

January 30, 2012

Belbuca

chronic pain

"I was on Percocet10/325 and due to the DEA wanting to cut back on the amount of tablets that was given out my doctor was forced to try me on something else, he tried Opana but that was my worst nightmare.My heart went crazy and my breathing was way off.Now he has tried me on Belbuca,starting out at 175 and moving me to 450,the only thing I can say is I 'm not sick or having withdrawals,other than that I have bad pain and can't do anything.The medicine doesn't stick to my jaw half the time and when it does it leaves a white film that doesn't dissolve.I feel Belbuca was studied long enough,or the participates didn't have the chronic pain that others have.I feel it's weak in comparing to percocet.I took 6-10/325 daily and wish I was back."

September 4, 2016

Escitalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"This medicine has been amazing for me. I don't feel high, just like a normal person for the first time in years. It's like a huge weight has been lifted from me. I am very sensitive to medication, so I waited a long time to ask my new doctor for something else. I had been using St. John's Wort for a while and it really helped but I think I became immune to it. When I started on Lexapro, I cut the 10 mg tablets in half and only took 5 mg for the first few days, then moved to 10 mg. The higher dose made me restless and anxious and unable to sleep, plus stomach cramps. The lower dose has some stomach discomfort and nighttime wakefulness, but antacids and melatonin control it. Plus, I'm losing extra weight!"

October 27, 2012

Paroxetine

generalized anxiety disorde

"I have been on Paxil twice in my life. When I was teenager, my doctor prescribed me Paxil to control depression. I was on it until I started my Master's. I stopped taking it because I did not think that I needed it anymore. For about five to six years, I wasn't taking Paxil, but I noticed that my anxiety got worse. It got so bad that I began to get panic attacks almost every morning. I also developed an ulcer and was diagnosed with severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome. My doctor decided to place me back on Paxil. After being on for 6 months, I feel absolutely wonderful. I still get anxious every once in awhile but not to the point that I feel as though I'm going to have a panic attack. I've also been able to control my panic attacks on my own."

July 13, 2014

Phentermine

weight loss

"I have taken Adipex before a little over a year ago and lost 10 pounds the first 2 weeks, then I stopped taking it. I just recently started taking again on November 5th, and it really curves my appetite, and makes me drink lots of water due to dry mouth. I haven't started working out yet, but I try to only eat fruit for breakfast, a "smart one" for lunch and a 100 calorie snack during the day if I'm hungry. For supper I eat normal foods, just smaller portions, and drink nothing but water. I have already noticed a difference in the way my clothes fit, but I'm not going to weigh for another 2 days. Starting weight 198.5lbs (5'4) Goal weight 145lbs. I go back in one month and I will keep posting."

November 10, 2010

Zolpidem

insomnia

"I have been taking this drug for about 4 years. Went in depression anxiety, and chronic insomnia. I take 5 mg when I do take it and it works very well for me. I have never experienced any of the horror stories that others have. It immediately improved my mood, depression and anxiety as it finally allowed me to sleep. I try not to take it more than 3 times a week to avoid dependency on it. Sometimes I go weeks without it, sometimes 2 weeks straight on it due to situational anxiety."

January 24, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"This pill overall is not good. its been about 7 months that I have been taking this pill and it seems like it's a everyday struggle to get out of bed. I am finishing these pills after this pack.. this pill has caused me to hate myself, everyone around me, and even effect my relationship with my boyfriend. Not only am I depressed, but my mood swings are not even explainable they are that bad. Not having a period is not healthy, and feeling like this is not either. Probably one of the few people who has lasted past the 3 month period with these pills but I never believed that it was the pills causing me this awful depression but it was never this bad. my advice, stay away from these pills. If you want to stay sane anyway"

December 25, 2015

Macrobid

bladder infection

"I have been on macrobid twice for bladder infections. It cleared them up, but the side effects knocked me off my feet for days. Fever of 101 - 102 and flu-like achiness and wicked headaches or the entire time I was on the medication. The first time I took it the doctor said I must have had the flu too. The second time I called him after three days and had him switch me to another antibiotic."

November 21, 2015

Lorcaserin

obesity

"So, I have mixed feelings about this drug. Pros: Helped me not crave sugar, bread and carbs. I lost 20 pounds on it. Helped me stay motivated at the gym by being able to stick to my meal plans. Cons: If you take it, you need to be committed. For some odd reason, I and a lot of people have experienced it, when you get off it then try to retake it again, it doesn't seem to work. STAY ON IT. I didn't get side effects from this med, maybe occasional anxiety and a headache. Drinking on this med will give you the worst hangovers. Also noticed sometimes it stalled my weight loss even when I was counting my intake. Overall, I probably won't take this drug again until there is more thorough, long term research done on it."

February 23, 2016

Viberzi

irritable bowel syndrome

"Have suffered from IBS-D for approximately 23 years. The only medication that gives me relief from my symptoms has been Imodium 1-2 tabs per day. I tried Viberzi for just three days, because my symptoms became so frequent from not using the Imodium that I wasn't able to leave the house for more than an hour or two. I hope Viberzi works better for other people who try it. Very disappointing for me to say the least. I gave it three out of ten because it did firm up the first BM of the day and had no noticeable side effects."

May 4, 2016

Venlafaxine

hot flashes

"I had a hysterectomy over a year ago, and immediately started with hot flashes. The flashes were so bad I was experiencing 5-6 severe hot flashes an hour, immediately after starting venlafaxine 37.5 for 1 week/then 75mg after, they decreased in severity and I may have 4-5 a day, and for the first time in over a year I am able to sleep most nights all the way through. By taking venlafaxine, I was able to discontinue 2 medications (6 pills)."

June 1, 2015

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had this inserted today. Due to extremely heavy bleeding during my periods I chose to get an IUD. The previous reviews freaked me out! The insertion hurt for about 10 seconds and then I just felt cramps a bit heavier than my period. It was not as bad as some of these reviews stated (maybe a 6/10). I was told to expect moderate cramping for about 3 days as my body adjusts and light bleeding for 3-6 months. Hoping this will be worth it!"

January 17, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I was on LoSeasonique for almost a year. The first few months were great, some spotting every now and then but nothing major. About 2 months ago, I took a pill one day late. Consequently, I have been spotting for the entire two months. My gyno tried everything, putting me on a weeks worth of estrogen and then a regimen of taking multiple pills a day for week. Nothing worked. I've been miserable and bloated and have gained a few pounds. Before this, I really liked this pill. If you take it, make sure you take it at the SAME time every single day. She said pills with this low dose of hormones are more likely to to do this. I'm currently having to switch to another pill just to make the bleeding stop."

August 6, 2010

Alesse

birth control

"Was on Alesse for 4 months but by the middle of the 4th month the breakthrough bleeding I would experience after the first week of the pills had not stopped. I would have my period for two weeks. In the first two months I experienced weight gain and a bit of nauseous and swelling of my breasts. However after about a week the nausea was gone and in the third month the no other side effects except bleeding were felt. I scored it so low because of all the breakthrough bleeding. No other side effects though once it was more regular to my body. I'm 18 btw:)"

March 31, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I was switched to Blisovi when my insurance changed a few months ago and have had a terrible experience!! My periods are horribly irregular, I constantly bleed in between and have gained over 10 pounds (which is a lot for as small as I am). The bloating is constant and so so uncomfortable. It is almost impossible to sleep well, which I first thought was from a busy schedule, and even when I sleep I NEVER have the energy to get through the day without being exhausted. I truly do not recommend this drug, not at all worth the awful side effects."

April 8, 2017

Lithium

bipolar disorde

"I have been using Eskalith for the last 5 years now and it has really help control the mania part of my bi-polar. If you want a good medication to help control your mania I highly suggest this one."

November 25, 2008

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"I've been on Vyvanse for 2 years. I started on 50mg. I was on that dose for about 6 months, tapered down to 30mg for a few months, and found a happy medium at 40mg. 50mg was too strong and 30mg was too weak. I have a pretty severe case of ADD. For an adult, I never thought ADD would be an issue. I finally saw my doctor who prescribed me Vyvanse. Vyvanse was the first pill I've ever taken for my ADD and it's seriously improved my life immensely. Biggest side effects for me are increased anxiety, OCD tendencies, insomnia, and frequent mood issues after taking it. The ultimate biggest con for me is price. My insurance pays very little. It's around $250 per month."

May 1, 2017

Phentermine

weight loss

"I started Phentermine 30 mcg on Friday, May 20, 2016. Although I was prescribed 2 pills a day, I only take one because I hate not being able to sleep at night. The first night I only got three hours sleep (but was not tired the next day). In 6 days I went from 171 to 164. I have limited my food intake but I haven't exercised (aside from weedwacking the yard). I do take one generic tylenol pm before bed so I can sleep. I have a dry mouth, but it isn't bad. I am calm and focused so overall, it is a pretty good experience so far. I am a 53 year old female with a thyroid that doesn't function very well and I'm 5'2". I had a hip replacement last year and I need to lose weight because each pound I gain is 3 pounds of pressure on new hip."

May 25, 2016

Prozac

depression

"6 months ago, I was hospitalized. I had never been treated for my depression due to insurance and financial issues. During my 9 day stay at the hospital, they started me on 20mg of Prozac. By the time I left the hospital, I was at 40mg. The suicidal thoughts went away and I was able to feel moments of clarity. Although, I made some big life changes after being released from the hospital, the depression was still there. Sleep and isolation was still my life. Now that I have been on Prozac for 6 months, I look back and realize how far I have come. I am now taking 80 mg a day and I can finally break through the fog. For me, depression wasn't necessarily sadness, but an absence in vitality. Prozac has helped me regain it."

May 20, 2017

Lisinopril

high blood pressure

"I just started taking Lisinopril 5 mg. My diagnosis has been labile high blood pressure often around 140/90. My cardiologist prescribed it, along with Atenolol 100 mg and a diuretic 12.5 (Hydrochlorothiazide) which I have been taking for years. In the past two weeks, my blood pressure has been down to a more normal range. I haven't had any noticeable side effects. Doctor did some blood work on 8/31 for kidney function and that was all fine. I have started dieting to lose about 30 lbs and swimming three or four days a week. I feel much better now that I am really exercising and not just making excuses."

September 2, 2009

Alprazolam

anxiety

"I have always struggled with worry, stress, and anxiety and recently have gone through some really difficult situation. My doctor diagnosed me with panic attacks and prescribed me a low dose of Xanax to take when needed. I take half a pill because I am afraid of developing a habit and hate relying on medications. This really does work and helps me a lot. I have only needed it a few times."

February 16, 2014

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"took plan B pill 4 hours after unprotected sex had nausea that day but after that NOTHING started to worry 2 weeks later I began spotting for a few days then my period finally came stayed longer than usual but the pill was worth it. I also took a pregnancy test while spotting because I was scared came back negative . took another about a week or 2 after period still came back negative."

March 12, 2015

Insulin degludec

diabetes, type 1

"Went from twice daily Levemir to Tresiba. Controlled blood sugars equally well. Did like the convenience of once daily injections. HOWEVER, I gained 12 pounds over 4 months. Cannot attribute the weight gain to anything else (exact same diet, exercise, and labwork fine)."

November 30, 2016

Loestrin 24 Fe

birth control

"I'm at the end of my third month and I couldn't be happier. The only side effects I've had are a heightened sense of smell (can't deal with most smells anymore) and a recurring dizzy feeling. Since this is my first pill I can't really compare it to anything, but as everyone should when taking a medication, I'm going to stick with it for a while and give my body time to adjust. I am very happy with this pill the only worry I have is the mention of breast enlargement. A big chest runs in my family and I can't afford to get any bigger. "

January 28, 2011

Movantik

constipation, drug induced

"I took 25mgs of Movantik at 11am and 7 hours later,still nothing, The pharmacists said it should work within an hour, then he said within a few days.(real bright isnt he?) From what Ive read on here it starts working right away for most people. NOT ME!! This medicine is junk!! Good thing it was only samples my dr gave me,"

August 28, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"This birth control has given me terrible side effects of depression. I don't feel like the same woman. I want off of it as soon as I can! This is not in my character to act, feel, or think the way I have been thinking. "

April 10, 2015

Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray

sore throat

"Usually buy the generic version but ran out and couldn't find it, so bought this name brand one when the whole house had colds and sore throats, it sucks - it only numbs it for about 2-5min the generic works 100 times better. I'm mad I wasted my money. Lesson of the day stick with the generic when it comes to store bought cold medicines, same goes for dayquil or nyquil, they started taking the main ingredient that make them work out of the name brand ones because of stupid people abusing it, so now they don't work."

August 30, 2017

Apri

birth control

"All I have to say is UGH. I haven't taken birth control in about 4 years and I decided it was smart for me to go back on it. I've been on Apri for about 2 weeks now and I am totally not myself. I feel so sad and depressed. I have also had random crying spells. Appetite hasn't increased at all but my skin has broken out. My skin has been super itchy all over since I've been on it and I've been getting stomach pains and headaches. Birth control does work different for everyone but I definitely plan on switching to a new birth control when this pack finished."

September 1, 2015

Xanax

depression

"Xanax is one of the best medicines ever made to help depression and anxiety. They shouldn't be so hard to get prescribed though. They are a wonderful medicine that makes you happy even when you have major problems. If everyone took Xanax it would be the happiest country in the world."

June 14, 2011

Nexplanon

birth control

"So far so good! Had it put in on Halloween (of all days!) I was just finishing my period at that time, haven't had another one since. No spotting or anything. I do think I've been a little crankier as I adjust to the hormones. But I've had no issues with libido. I did get the expecting bruising and mild soreness for a few days at the insertion site but nothing too crazy. I'm very happy so far. No complaints. I would definitely recommend it."

December 15, 2013

Hydralazine

high blood pressure

"The side effects for me were horrible. I experenced joint pain that was a 8-10 on the pain scale, cold chills, lost of hair( came out in hands full & my throid tests were all normal) & it caused me to be fogging in my thoughts & forgetful. I tried it for 2 months hoping that he side effects would lessen; but they got worse. I have been off of it for 1 week & my freinds & husband said they were happy ot have me back to my old self. My BP went up because of the pain."

September 8, 2015

Pregabalin

ibromyalgia

"I just started Lyrica four days ago 50 mg twice a day. The first time I took it it helped me within an hour. I have suffered on and off for years and a few months ago I was bed/couch ridden and found it impossible to even leave my house. My family has told me I am a completely different person since starting it. I feel alive again. I also used to take Xanax for years for social and general anxiety and I have found that it is helping with that also. Only side effect was feeling high the first two doses but now I just feel like a normal person, which is what I have always wished for. I hope it continues to work and gets better as I up my dose. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who suffers from fibromyalgia. Good luck to all."

October 23, 2011

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I tried taking Pristiq for 6 days. The side effects were so bad I could not function. I could not work, eat, or sleep and felt nauseous. My vision was blurry. My mouth was so dry and my appetite was non existent. I only weigh 111 lbs and I do not need to miss a meal. I have stopped taking this medication. I was taking 50mg and this is the first medicine I have ever taken for depression. "

August 7, 2009

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

sinusitis

"So far so good. No major problems. Minor stomach irritation but that's normal for most antibiotics. I took it 2 a day with food and a full glass of water. My sinus symptoms cleared up very quickly. Be sure to take a few high dose probiotics while on this medication . You can pick probiotics at any drug store. Make sure your probiotics are 1 bilion count or higher to be effective in keeping the natural flora count. Taking the probiotics a few hours before I took the antibiotics worked best for me."

October 20, 2015

Tussionex Pennkinetic

cough

"Probably the BEST cough suppressant you can ever be prescribed.i had a cough that was SO SEVERE it kept me up 2 days straight and my throat began to bleed..my dr Rx'd 1 tsp every 12 hours and a z-pack antibiotic. I took the doseage at 6pm and by 7 I was sleeping soundly..I used it to ward off the cough while the antibiotics cured the cough. No point in getting just cough medicine if you don't get the antibiotics to go with it :)"

September 23, 2016

Cyproheptadine

anorexia

"I was prescribed this medication for rapid weight loss (-25lbs in 2 weeks) from severe anxiety and panic disorder. During this time I was unable to eat hardly anything and lost my appetite completely. My psychiatrist gave me a 4mg dose of this to take daily. I started off by taking only half a dose and that did the trick for me. I have gained 5 pounds back in about 10 days. I do have to say the appetite increased mostly toward the evening, not so much in the morning, but it does work. I did not experience any side effects from it."

December 16, 2016

Buspirone

anxiety

"I started on Effexor, that medicine made me sick, and nauseated. My Dr decided to put me on Buspar instead. This medicine made my anxiety so much better! And the side effects are very minimal, I only get a little light headed for a short time, but that's so much better than being sick to my stomach. This stuff has really helped me get through a rough time."

February 15, 2015

Focalin XR

adhd

"Hi! I am 18 years old . I was diagnosed with ADHD just a couple months after starting kindergarten. I was having trouble paying attention, got in trouble everyday; seeing the principal was 2-3 times every 2 weeks was normal. I started taking focalin at 5. My grades improved, my conduct improved, and I could focus. I took it every weekday I was in school. It killed my appetite, I became dehydrated a lot and I didn't get all the nutrients I needed to Grow properly ( 16, 124lbs). I stopped taking in 7th grade at my discretion and my grades dropped instantly, my conduct went back. 11th- I started back and instantly my grades improved. Only drawback is I have to force myself to eat."

December 10, 2016

Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

cough and nasal congestion

"I wish I would have read this before I had taken it. I have been awake for over 24 hours! I've been sick for days and now can't sleep. Yes I can breathe and less congestion but now I'm exhausted."

July 2, 2014

Oxycodone

pain

"I've been on oxycontin for a few weeks and this medicine is amazing. It totally kills all my pain and gives me energy. I can have a normal life because of it. "

May 7, 2011

Lyrica

ibromyalgia

"Taking Lyrica relieves my fibromyalgia symptoms literally in days and the pain relief from that is amazing. Unfortunately I can't sleep, I get red sore eyes water retention, constipation, irritated bladder, passing water much more frequently. Pelvic pain, sore gums. Cramps, excess wind, bloated stomach, runny nose. These side effects occur as quickly as the pain from fibromyalgia goes."

May 9, 2014

Skyla

birth control

"I am 28 years old, I have 1 child and have only had skyla for about a week. First off I had originally gotten the Nexplanon implant back in December and after 3 months of constant bleeding well it was time for a change. I was hesitant on getting an IUD because of the horror stories of how bad it hurt. Well I didn't think it was bad at all. I felt minor cramps for about 10 seconds and had just an uncomfortable feeling the next day but after that everything has been fine. I have had a few days of spotting but just used a panty liner cause it wasn't even that bad! hopefully I have a good experience with this birth control as I don't want to have to change again! I will update my review after a few months to see how it goes!"

May 1, 2017

Tranexamic acid

menstrual disorders

"I am 45 years old and have been suffering disabling heavy periods for about 6 years now. My doctor suggested ablation for my heavy periods but I wanted to try non-surgical remedies first. This medicine is AMAZING. I take 2 pills 3 times a day for 3 days (total of 18 pills). I start on the 2nd day of my period which is the heaviest. My period dries up and is over within 4 days. I have headaches on or off this medicine during my period so I cannot say for sure whether that is a side effect. I have my life back each month."

August 28, 2013

Actonel with Calcium

osteoporosis

"I took Actonel for about 6-8 months several years ago. No gastrointestinal symptoms but I had such very severe joint pains - first shoulder, then elbow, then wrist (joint still enlarged) that I thought I had injured myself. Each would subside after several weeks. My physician did take me off Actonel after I complained of this, and I have been taking Fosamax (or generic) for 5 or 6 years, no ill effects."

December 24, 2010

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"It is safe to say that after reading these reviews I was more than a bit anxious about the whole process.Eventually I decided that until you try then you'll never know; everyone is different. It was the insertion process that had me worried, but it turns out the discomfort is only very temporary. I've had worse (and longer lasting) pains from sports injuries. The whole process took about 10 mins and, during the application, it felt like having very bad period pain cramps. After the process was complete it just felt like mild period aching, nothing unmanageable. One day of carefully taking paracetamol and ibuprofen was enough. Enough so that I was able to go to my sports training! Since then there has only been mild aches every now and then"

October 11, 2016

Zolmitriptan

migraine

"My life has changed for the better since being prescribed zolmitriptan. I no longer 'suffer' from migraines. Now when a migraine comes on I take a tablet and (usually) my head is clear after a couple of hours. After suffering for years I am so grateful to this drug. I haven't experienced any side-effects whatsoever."

July 14, 2017

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"Suprep worked great as far as doing it's job of cleaning my colon. However, 2 days later I developed serious diarrhea and have had it for 6 days. I've increased my soluble fiber, but it hasn't helped."

April 14, 2017

Tramadol

anxiety

"I have had pretty bad anxiety over the past 5 years, had occasional panic attacks and trouble leaving my comfort zone. I was on Lexapro, which did nothing but make me fat. I also have a bulged disc and was prescribed this in lieu of stronger opiates like Vicodin and Percocet. To me this medicine is a miracle. I am happy always, never anxious, and never feel uncomfortable, even when I am doing things I don't enjoy. "

August 23, 2013

Relpax

migraine

"I have had migraines for approximately 20 yrs. At 40 went into early menopause. I had been migraine free for about 5 yrs but after starting hormone replacement therapy the migraines are back. Relpax 40mg worked in the past and still does with little to no side effects. I had also tried Imitrex, Zomig, Maxalt with side effects and little relief. But Relpax seems to be the winner."

January 9, 2012

Mirtazapine

depression

"Having taken mirtazapine for a couple of months, they have helped my sleep pattern calm down, and I feel a bit better. Sleep and tiredness were my two worst enemies, but these tablets have helped it very much."

April 27, 2014

Xanax

anxiety

"I get anxiety attacks with nausea (GAD diagnosed) and use half a .25 tablet during an attack. I'm pretty drug sensitive and also leery of overuse. I'm way under recommended dosage of one full .25 tab every six hours, but it takes the edge off my rushing thoughts of worry at half of one every 12-16 hours as needed. I was without anxiety attacks for 7 years and had a very old prescription that I used when my attacks returned. FDA has to list an expiration date but 80-90% of the drug was still active."

March 12, 2016

ParaGard

birth control

"Had ParaGard inserted one month ago today. I'm 44 and gave birth twice. Only a pinch was felt and the whole process took about 10 minutes. I did have my period. I took 2 Advil before the procedure. No cramping or pain at all after. First period after the insertion was 3 days of INTENSE bleeding. Then 3-4 days of light bleeding. Some light spotting in between periods. Boyfriend hasn't complained he feels it but I have had light bleeding after sex. Hoping that and the heavy periods deminish after a few months. I would definitely recommend."

June 2, 2016

Naloxegol

constipation, drug induced

"Been on opioids for a few years. Taking Miralax for constipation. Dr asked this month how my constipation was going. When I mentioned going twice a week she seemed to think that wasn't good so have me samples of movantik 25mg. Took first time before dinner and it worked great! Thought I would just take when feeling constipation. A few days later took a morning dose. I used the bathroom fine but afterwards Oh the Pain! The worst stabbing lower intestine pain I've ever felt. It came in waves for hours. Bent over thinking of going to the ER. I've been impacted before and had to go to the ER. So embrassing but would choose that over mavantix every time!"

November 22, 2016

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

narcolepsy

"I fall asleep at the drop of a hat and experience sleep paralysis. There are times I know I'm supposed to be awake and I simply can't wake up. Adderall helps so much. I've taken it for about a year, however, and it is wearing off. I hope to find a substitute that will help me stay awake soon."

April 10, 2012

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"If I could rate this product less than 1 I would. AWFUL! I was never told by my provider it could cause fertility issues in the future I have been off it for almost a year and still don't have a regular period back. My period symptoms have increased in intensity. It also over the period of 18 months I was using it caused me severe anxiety and weight gain. I would NEVER recommend this to anyone."

November 23, 2016

Methocarbamol

muscle spasm

"I never knew untill reading this that you can use methocarbamol as an drug addiction helper. I started taken them 5 month ago I only take them once or twice a day if needed 750mg ones. I also take 80mg MST twice daily . But since taking methocarbamol I haven't needed my ora morph for break through pain relief. I'm worried I can't take these for life though can't get an answer for that."

March 8, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I took Femcon for a total of 6 years it cleared up my acne and I lost weight while taking it. When my husband and I decided to have kids it took 3 months each child for the pill to leave my system. Overall this is a great birth control method to take. The only time I had nauseation was when I missed a pill and needed to take two at a time."

January 26, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"DO NOT TAKE THIS BIRTH CONTROL!!!!! My gosh this is the worst thing to ever happen to me. Having clear skin my entire life I had never dealt with such harsh breakouts in my life. I looked like a 13 year old going through puberty. Also not to mention I was in such severe lower abdominal and lower back pain I could hardly move! I would not recommend this pill whatsoever! Super moody as well!"

January 24, 2017

Phentermine

weight loss

"I was prescribed adipex (phetermine) 37.5 mg and I have only been taking it for 6 days now , I have lost one pound each day. I drink a lot of water because the drymouth is unreal. I have a lot more energy . I don't get hungry much. Sometimes you forgot you didn't eat . I have energy to clean, cook and go to gym. I can't go to sleep early I stay up late and get out of bed early."

January 4, 2016

Nivolumab

non-small cell lung cance

"My Dad started Optivo in May 2017, by the second treatment he was terrible sick, weak, no appetite, upset stomach and talking out of his head and confused. By the third treatment he so much fluid in his feet and was so weak he couldn't even move himself in bed..they should have never done a third treatment but was more concerned about the price of the treatment, my Dad died a week and a half later, in my opinion he spent the last part of his life miserable because of this medicine."

July 20, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I have been on it for 4 months now. It was okay at first then I realized I was having mood swings. I have NO sex drive whatsoever. Annoying vaginal dryness when I do and it hurts. I also have yeast infections right before my period for the past 2 months which I never had before in my life. Nothing has changed so I think the pill is to blame. My period is also a little unpredictable but very light. My skin hasn't gotten better but a little worse. Not much weight gain though. It's okay but just not the right one for me. But I didn't get pregnant so that's great!"

June 17, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

menstrual disorders

"This has done absolutely nothing. I was put on Junel Fe and that did wonders for me: clearing up acne, helping with weakness and cramps. However my local pharmacy switched me to this. I never ever write bad reviews but I feel so strongly about this I have to. My cramps are equally as painful as before going on the pill, my acne has flared, my mood has worsened, and I've had horrific headaches. Totally the worst thing in the world. Now I'm sitting in an 18 hour long car ride with some of the worst cramps I've ever had. No point in taking the medicine for period symptoms of it does absolutely nothing."

August 19, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I'm 25 yrs old.I been taking Loestrin 24Fe for about 9mos now for ovarian cysts. I like it. I'm not as moody, cycle only lasts for 4 days instead of 7 days, breast size was C 34 now D 40, haven't lost weight, still have headaches, nausea. This is my 9 month haven't started my cycle yet and 5 days late."

August 5, 2012

Portia

birth control

"I have been on Portia for a year now, and this is my 7th brand of birth control pills. In the first couple of months I started Portia, I had crazy cystic acne, and not because of Portia, but this pill cleared my face to where my acne was non existent. I have always suffered with acne and I have never felt better about myself. Well now that I have been on this pill for a year, in the past month my cystic acne has come back FULL force. It's horrendous. I have no idea if it's the pill causing it or what because it actually cleared my face this whole time. On another note, I have always suffered with heavy periods and terrible cramps to the point of wanting to throw up from the pain. Now my periods are SUPER light and I have little to no cramps."

March 29, 2012

Aczone

acne

"Being 60 years old and still having acne, I've been able to try lots of OTC and prescription medicines for bad skin, from antibiotics to Retin-A to a tons of other products. Aczone is the only thing that has actually worked. I've. been using it for over a year now and love it. The product never made my skin worse like many products I have tried. It got better right away and has been clear now since I started using it."

February 17, 2015

Bunavail

opiate dependence

"Horrible, was on 8mg suboxe a day for a week and my doctor just switched randomly after I told him I did not want bunavail he gave me 3 weeks worth and it sucks the depression I get in the middle of the day I still feel shitty and still want to use! I actually went and relapsed after taking 2 4.2 mg tabs and almost felt the full feeling from the relapse was falling out a lil bit and everything! That never would have worked if I was even on 8mg of Suboxone. Can't wait to get back to doctor and make him switch me back. The depression I get from even the slightest withdrawal off bunavail is awful. Tell your doctor u don't want bunavail! I believe the true reason they made this stuff is because people cannot inject it like they can suboxone"

August 18, 2016

Nexplanon

birth control

"I have severe endometroisis and fibroids. Recently I decided to use Nexplanon. I was horrified because I do not like needles. The only pain that I experience was the numbing part with the lidocaine. That burning sensation I did not like. But once the site was numb all I felt was a tugging sensation. It's been three days since I've had the implant, there is a small bruise nothing serious the Dr. did inform me that a bruise would show. When I move my arm in a certain direction it does hurt but it goes away. The site is tender to touch but at least I wont get pregnant. I was previously on the pill so I am not sure if breakthrough bleeding will start now that I am on progesterone only birth control. Praying no bleeding at all. So far so good."

June 6, 2013

Loryna

premenstrual dysphoric disorde

"I tried to take beyaz again which was the only birthcontrol I liked ever. My insurance refuses to cover it, so I figured a yaz generic would be similiar enough. I FIRMLY BELIEVE WHATS IN THIS GENERIC IS NOT AT ALL THE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL. How could the same exact medicine affect me so negatively. I took this for two weeks and felt like I was physically having a panic attack all the time. I got this to help me during my hardest time of period. (right before I get it) and spent these past two weeks losing my mind. I do not even believe the positive reviews on this site are legitimate. I was tired, hungry, nauseous and unable to do my daily tasks. No sex drive. I tried taking it at night to combat these negative things. No escape. Don't take it"

July 16, 2017

Toradol

pain

"The injection hurt, was a very big sting and burning sensation, I was hoping for relief sooner and longer but it did neither. I got the shot about 4 pm, was able to move my arm without pain about 5 pm and was back to hurting before 6 pm."

January 28, 2013

Clarithromycin

sinusitis

"Had a bad cold that got better but got worse. Muscle and joint pain, lethargy, fatigue, postnasal drip. I have sinusitis history but nothing this worse. My doc gave me Clarithromycin 500mg. Just took my first dose, laid down, and poof. All muscle pains gone. I can actually get up and catch up on office work etc. Agree on the weird taste in the mouth, but not too bothersome."

September 22, 2015

Venlafaxine

depression

"I can explain this drug easily. It will take away your problems, BUT...your sleep won't be effective, you will have extreme memory problems, you won't experience vibrant emotion (it's always dull), did I mention you will be tired literally all day within minutes of waking? You will basically be a living zombie where every action you take feels forced and fake. You will gain a ton of weight. I was a bodybuilder, 200lb 7.5% bodyfat year round. Counted calories constantly. Still did on effexor, counted them all the way up to 4k a day along with 4-6 beers and no weight lifting. I just didn't care. I'm 215lbs at 28% bodyfat. If you don't know what that means, basically I traded a 6-pack for a keg. Went from a size 32 to a size 38. In 8 months"

October 25, 2015

Terbutaline

premature lab

"It slowed down my contractions pretty fast, but when it wore off the pain would start again. The reason why I stopped taking it was because it gave me a massive headache, my sinus area was hurting so bad and my ears felt like they were going to pop, other than that good medication to control contractions"

October 31, 2009

Clonidine

insomnia, stimulant-associated

"I was prescribed this medication when I was 11 years old after having sleeping problems, basically since birth. Started taking one a night, built up an immunity, ended up taking three every night as a teenager. At 19 years old, I decided I was sick of being dependent on this medication. I slowly weaned myself off of them but struggled to get a normal night sleep for about, a year. Then, started taking Tylenol p.m. for sleep which, can be detrimental if used long term. I'm now 22 and take three melatonin at night. Please, DONT GIVE CLONIDINE TO YOUR CHILDREN! I am technically, still in the process of weaning myself off of sleeping meds, and it's been years."

August 26, 2017

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had my IUD put in in the beginning of March 2016. It hurt, but it wasn't THAT bad. I would say 7 on a 10 scale and it was over in less than a minute. I was really freaking out over nothing. I had high hopes because cramping that day was minimal. However, I spotted for 2 full months, almost 3. I cramped horribly for about 6 weeks; but it wasn't continuous. It was a lot of random ouch ouch ouch! cramps and then it would be over just like that. I cramped and bled after exercise and sex for the first 6 weeks. Doing SO much better now! No cramping ever, periods are lighter. PMS seems bad though (mood swings, irritability, appetite increase). Glad I did it."

July 10, 2016

Orsythia

birth control

"For the first few months everything was fine. My periods were short and light and I didn't experience any cramps. After about a year or so I started gaining so much weight and experiencing mood swings, increased sex drive and tender breasts. I believe the birth control does its job, but the side effects aren't worth it. I got off of them for awhile and my body felt so much better/ balanced but I got back on to regulate my period again because it came on every 2 weeks. I'm switching as soon as I can."

December 21, 2015