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Fluoxetine

Depression

"This is one of the only drugs that I don't have any side effects from."

September 23, 2008

Nexplanon

Birth Control

"Horrible! I read all the reviews before getting it as well the summer of 2014 and decided to follow through with it anyways. I have bled for almost an entire year straight with maybe a two week break the entire time. This made me become anemic, tired, and irritable. Mood swings were off the charts, I even noticed how ridiculous I acted at times over nothing. Sex drive was completely gone, which had never been a problem in the past year Weight gain was absolutely insane. My diet or lifestyle didn't change and I gained a ridiculous amount of weight. My opinion? Don't waste you're time or money on it. Get the pill even though it's harder to keep a schedule."

June 28, 2015

Levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"I love this form of birth control. I don't have to worry about a pill every day. I don't have periods. It last for 5yrs. All my friends have fears about it because everyones body is different. But I haven't had any trouble with mine and I have had it for 4yrs now."

May 18, 2012

Oxazepam

Anxiety

"I have been on this medication for over 3 years. I finally found a medicine that really takes my anxiety away when I have my attacks. It has greatly allowed me to be myself again. Much better then anything else I have ever tried. My Doctor prescribed me this along with 1 mg of clonazepam and I sleep very well considering my previous condition."

January 23, 2011

Lurasidone

Bipolar Disorde

"I started Latuda six months ago and I got my life back. I initially had an upset stomach for one week, which was relieved with food. No other side effects. After four weeks I felt good and after eight weeks I returned to myself. I had been diagnosed with severe treatment resistant depression for 2 1/2 years. I had tried all medications from different classes. I would highly recommend this drug. Life saver."

October 6, 2015

Dilaudid

Pain

"I have been given Dilaudid through an IV on several occasions and on all those occasions I'd rather just dealt with the pain. Today the hospital gave me Dilaudid, and some nausea medication... On ever occasion that I have been given Dilaudid through IV instantly my head gets too heavy, I begin to get dizzy and lighthead. I always get VERY NAUSEOUS and confused, so I usually sleep it off because I hate the feeling it gives me. This time was different I fell asleep about 40 minutes after getting the medication and every couple minutes I kept waking up. All of a sudden I became very hot and clamy while feeling very cold. "

March 25, 2017

Dexmethylphenidate

ADHD

"My Don started taking Focalin and started to complain that he could not see the board at school. At first I figured well maybe he is just a kid who needs glasses. His prescription was very low. Now a year and a half later his principal from his school called me because he failed the state eye test with his glasses on he has a 20/50 vision. So I took him back to the doctor and they could not correct his vision with the strongest prescription. Everything is blurry and out of focus, he lost all peripheral vision on both eyes. The doctors first question was "What medication is he on?" So I advised him Focalin 10mg. He advised me to immediately go to the doctor who prescribed it because it is a severe side effect of Focalin. Grrrr"

March 12, 2017

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

Pain

"I am 19 with severe testicular pain, at first the doctor prescribed meloxicam which helped but made me sick, then he put me on Vimovo, didn't help at all and I was up all night vomiting. I told him I needed something better. At first he was reluctant to give me Vicodin or Percocet. He later prescribed me Percocet 5/325 and man, that stuff really works, it makes you feel like yourself, no pain, no anxiety, no depression, it is a miracle for me. You must stop as the pain goes and please only take as directed by your doctor as it can become very addicting. A few downsides are: tiredness, nausea (sometimes) and you want to talk a LOT."

January 18, 2012

Yaz

Acne

"I switched to yaz from alesse because I heard it was better for acne. It did wonders for my skin and only having a 4 day period was nice too. However, I did notice that I was more emotional and had crazy mood swings, I found myself crying for no reason (not very good for my relationship either). I didn't gain any weight, and had no other side effects. I only switched back to alesse because my doctor expressed a concern about the blood clots possible with this birth control, otherwise I wouldn't have switched. Goodluck!!"

August 9, 2017

Norethindrone

Birth Control

"I'm so glad I've finally found birth control that works for me. I can't do combination birth control pills at all because of it's negative side effects. It's been pretty great so far. Nothing has changed about my weight, I've actually started loosing a few pounds, but I am more active. I started it on the first day of my period and since then, I have had some spotting, but doesn't bother me. My next period on this pill was extremely light. My periods are usually heavy but it is a plus not to waste money on tampons anymore! Only downside is I do notice a few more acne breakouts at time, but it's better than having pregnancy scares! It's also great on that aspect, we only use this as birth control and I haven't gotten pregnant so :)"

July 14, 2017

Ambien

Insomnia

"I had a real rough time falling asleep so my doc prescribed Ambien. It worked tremendously but after 3 days I experienced finger joint pain, by the 5th day wrist and finger joint paint was excessive. I will stop using and hope the pain goes away!"

June 15, 2013

Toujeo

Diabetes, Type 2

"Was on language for 4 years no side effects was taking 58 units,been on toujeo for 3 weeks and I'm beginning to notice a pounding heart beat off and on it started yesterday I hope this passes cause I like the numbers i'm getting wasn't getting these kind of numbers with language."

June 2, 2016

Diclofenac

Back Pain

"Because of an auto accident a year ago I had a partial separation of my right sacroiliac joint. I've taken Advil, Celebrex, and Mobic along with steroid injections and received little or no pain relief. Zipsor is the only medication I've taken that has reduced the inflammation long enough for the joint to begin to heal thus giving my pain relief."

May 31, 2011

Gabapentin

Restless Legs Syndrome

"I had bad rls. It went up my arms and down my legs .I am on lamictal 300mg once a day and trazodone 50mg at night. The trazodone seemed to make it worse. Mirapex did nothing to help the restlessness . As soon as I was prescribed neurontin, I felt better. 300mg x5 a day. I would recommend this drug for anyone with rls."

April 20, 2016

Firmagon

Prostate Cance

"Been taking it for about 4 months, lower back pain gone, heat and cold flashes, testicles shrinking, no sex drive, weight gain, My PSA number was 212 and last checked was 9 so its working. I have stage 4 where it has gone to my bones. Now I am also using Marijuana to see if it helps cancer.. we shall see........"

December 22, 2015

Amitriptyline

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome

"Started at 10 mg up to 25mg. Doesn't help pain but I do sleep better. Extremely dry mouth and skin since I began 2 months ago. Not sure if the sleep is worth the sore dry mouth and skin that when I rub it, snows dead skin cells everywhere."

April 28, 2017

Metformin

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

"Metformin is for 'PCOS type 1', insulin resistant, becoming insulin resistant, prediabetic or diabetic. If you're like me & have no diabetes/non-insulin resistance, you're 'PCOS type 2'. This great drug is NOT for us! My ex PCP & ex Endo both pushed this on me. I took it for almost two years. Over a 2yr span I developed every symptom of hypothyroidism, goitre & my PCOS went crazy! I lost 60% of my hair, choking in my sleep from the goitre & zero energy. I gained 80lbs & my Doctors couldn't figure out why. Got a new Endo, stopped Metformin! I'm dropping weight & Goitre/hypo GONE! Full Thyroid panel was always perfect btw. Google "5 types of PCOS"!"

May 18, 2017

Infliximab

Rheumatoid Arthritis

"I suffered with RA for over 15 years in most of my joints. 6 years ago I moved to a new state and started with a new RA doctor. She started me on Remicade and lowered the dosage of methotrexate. I have been pain free for the past 6 years. Love my doctor and Remicade."

November 9, 2009

Mirena

Birth Control

"I've had the Mirena for more than a year now. I'm a very young mom and decided to get the Mirena as soon as possible (Which is 6 weeks after giving birth). I heard many horror stories but I knew this was one of my only options. I'm glad I went with my gut instinct, I absolutely LOVE the Mirena. It has been completely safe and I have had no bad side effects. After my 5 years are up, I'm sure I'll get it again."

June 21, 2012

Phenazopyridine

Dysuria

"Did absolutely nothing to help with the burning or pain. Just made me queasy and turned my pee highlighter orange. Total waste of $5."

June 15, 2016

Guanfacine

ADHD

"My son was just diagnosed adhd today. He's 5 and in kindergarten, and his problems are enough that his school almost kicked him out! He will be starting his medicine and working up to the 1mg dose after the week. I'm really excited, and hoping to see some lasting changes. If not his dr and I have already discussed uping the dosage, or switching him to stimulates. Hopefully I will be posting again soon. Also if it helps anyone at all, my son is covered under state insurance, and I had to pay no out of pocket expense for his medication."

October 20, 2016

Tiotropium

COPD, Maintenance

"Not so much of a comment about the effectiveness of Spiriva, but more about the company's "QUALITY CONTROL" which sucks! I've had a ongoing discussion with Boehringer Ingelheim, the company that makes Spiriva for the last year after receiving "blank capsules" in their packages. At a cost of over $12.00 (in my case) per capsule, this is unacceptable. I honestly expected that this was a isolated incident at first and reported it to the company (and pharmacy) immediately, and again, and again, and again! At first they stated it was a "isolated incident", then it was a "equipment malfunction". Seems like they have a endless supply of excuses, rather than fixing the problem!"

December 15, 2016

Savella

ibromyalgia

"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia a week ago and my doctor put me on Savella. I'm able to do things I couldn't do before without being so tired. I recommend it to whoever has fibromyalgia. It really does work. Give it a try first before you give up."

June 8, 2010

Venlafaxine

Generalized Anxiety Disorde

"Suffered depression, panic and general anxiety in my thirties, tried several other SSRI's and they made me feel worse. Venlafaxine was the one that really improved things for me, take 150mg a day in the morning and life is just much easier to deal with now."

May 5, 2009

Lexapro

Depression

"I started taking Lexapro going on 3 weeks ago and I think it's great. The side effects that I suffered in the very beginning were headaches but they are all pretty much gone. I also did not put on any additional weight. I actually lost about 4 pounds. It seems to suppress my appetite. I highly recommend it."

September 14, 2009

Sertraline

Depression

"I suffered from inherited depression (chemical imbalance). My family doctor put me and my mother on it at the same time. We both were nauseous and had headaches for the first 2 weeks, the subsided. Then we went up a dose after a month to 100 mg and had the same side affects again but then went away. Now we are both happy-go-lucky. Zoloft made me normal again. Which I had forgotten what normal was years ago. Saved my marriage and my life as well. I recommend taking it at night though. "

March 8, 2012

Paroxetine

Anxiety and Stress

"I've been taking this for 6-7 years now (started at 20mg then to 40mg now back at 20mg) and I think its time for a change for me. It's stopped working for me in the past 1 year (my anxiety has come back). I also never liked the side effects, mainly: leg muscle spasms at night, easily electrically shocked, and drowsiness."

September 21, 2009

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I had the Nexplanon put in 5 weeks after my son was born and well as far "birth control" it was great. Now the side effects was awful my arm would randomly hurt I gained a ton of weight and my periods where way out of whack. its a 50/50 thing for me the side effect where not worth it."

September 2, 2016

Cataflam

Osteoarthritis

"Works wonders on lower back pain but sometimes needs a narcotic pain killer or muscle relaxer for days when pain is more severe. Downside of this drug is that taking too much causes excruciating abdominal cramping and stabbing gas pains in the intestines. But it's an 8-hour pill, so pain relief usually lasts and it is not hard to space doses out since it lasts so long."

April 3, 2008

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

"This medication is terrible. My insurance switched me to the generic last year. I took the medication for several months, and was miserable the entire time. I was noticeably irritable and extremely anxious. I stopped taking the medication and switched back to ortho tri cyclen lo and the problems went away. I am currently waiting to receive information on my new insurance, and ran out of ortho. I had an extra pack of tri lo sprintec and decided to give it another try. I regret this, because just a few days into the medication, I am once again anxious, grumpy, and miserable. Maybe it will work for you, but it definitely doesn't work for me."

April 26, 2017

Zoloft

Anxiety and Stress

"I just started taking Zoloft. I am a 16 year old male suffering from severe social anxiety. I was never like this before a of couple months ago. Anyway I started taking it about 5 days ago. At first my anxiety got worse. But today I didn't feel all that bad and just hoping it gets better from here. We will see. Also only side effects. Slight headache here and there."

September 26, 2011

Hydroxyzine

Allergies

"Works great against allergy (25mg) and also somewhat against asthma (due to the anticholinergic properties: dilates the airways). When taking Atarax I can reduce the amount of asthma reliever medication (terbutaline). Side effects: Drowsiness (in the beginning), headache (disappeared after the third pill), muscle twitches and some muscle aches."

June 23, 2011

Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

HIV Infection

"An update from my post in April 2013. I have been on Stribild for over two years now. I have been undetectable since (two months after starting). I have had no side effects and it's easy to take. I take it every morning with breakfast (that works for me). Stribild is great, I have no complaints. Gilead copay assistance makes my copay free; so that's fantastic as well. It's devastating to find out the news you're HIV positive but it's great to know there's medicines like Stribild to make that situation manageable."

May 27, 2016

Ramipril

High Blood Pressure

"Taken for 2 months. Hate it. Side effects are awful :( HEADACHE, LOSS OF ENERGY, BONE/JOINT PAIN, RINGING IN EARS, NUMBNESS/TINGLING OF HANDS and TOES, LIGHT HEADED, CONFUSION, VISUAL ISSUES, SENSITIVITY TO LIGHT, COUGH, MUSCLE PAIN,STOMACH ACHE, TOO MUCH TO LIST. Does bring pressure down but may not last 24 hours. After 3 weeks my bp was finally lower than 140/90 in the mornings. Next appointment I'm off this drug. Can't take it :("

March 11, 2016

Morphine

Pain

"I had NO pain control on this medication, but from reading the other posts, I was not given a chance at it. My MD tried one small dose and NOTHING for breakthrough pain. It seems that if he'd adjusted it and given me something for break through pain maybe I would have had a good outcome, too. Sadly, I have no health insurance now and it's too expensive, so maybe he did me a favor. It would've been brutal to finally have a medicine work and it be too expensive to buy."

November 10, 2009

Relistor

Opioid-Induced Constipation

"Worked fine at first and then after about 6 months when I took the shot, it would take 2 hours for any thing to happen."

April 27, 2017

Paxil

Depression

"Paxil does help with depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. It makes you lose weight but the weight comes back fast when you stop taking it."

January 28, 2009

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

"I had taken this birth control a year ago, then went off it because I just didn't need it. I've started it again, I just started my third pack. I don't have acne problems, the only thing I used to have trouble with was horrible cramps that would cause me to be bed ridden for couple of days, but my period was always light. This has for sure taken care of that, I rarely ever get cramps now. The only things I have noticed are I got moody during the first month, and when I do get a blemish (zits, nicks and cuts, bug bites), they tend to last longer. And in the last two weeks, I have noticed my stomach has bloated. My scale says I only gained under 5 pounds, and there is no change anywhere else on my body weight-wise."

August 23, 2011

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I've had the implanon for about 5-6 months now. I've gained about 8 pounds within those months. It is a very effective birth control, but I've never been so moody and angry in my life. Ever since I've got it my boyfriend and I have noticed my moods being completely different and awful. Not only have I gained weight, but its also making me break out really bad. My acne will not go away no matter what I try to use."

May 18, 2015

Stelara

Psoriasis

"I have suffered from severe plaque psoriasis for ten years. I have taken every biologic medicine that is available and Stelara has been by far the BEST. It has totally changed my life the past two years and the GOOD news is my dermatologist said it is not one of the medicines that eventually stops working like the others. If it clears you and you are healthy with no major side effects its possible to live a psoriasis free life for years! The side effects of many biologics were harsh especially Remicade but the last two years on Stelara I have only noticed a bit of fatigue and only one upper respiratory infection."

September 2, 2013

Cambia

Migraine

"Really did the trick for my migraine with no side effects. Tastes terrible but I'll take that over a migraine any day!"

July 9, 2016

Ezetimibe

High Cholesterol

"Multiple statins over years caused severe muscle aches in lower body, fatigue, stomach pain and scary loss of memory and focus. Took months but dramatic improvement after stoppage. Have talked to many people with identical experiences. Been on ezitimibe two months. Experiencing pain and swelling in left hand, wrist and forearm, body fatigue, sudden short bouts of liquid diarrhea, waking up during night sleep absolutely drenched and awash in perspiration, loss of muscular strength and increasing loss of mental focus. Talked today to a friend having comparable symptoms. Stopping this drug immediately."

August 24, 2017

Celexa

Depression

"I have struggled with anxiety/depression/insomnia my whole life. Nothing ever had any noticeable effects until I was prescribed Celexa back in 2007. I was on it for years, then decided to try life without it and was tapered off. The thing about Celexa (and all antidepressants) is they work well in that you wont spend as much time crying and all that but they also inhibit you from feeling genuine euphoria! You just stay at a base-line. "

April 18, 2011

Doxycycline

Bronchitis

"I used doxycycline hyclate for my bronchitis. It really helped me get better faster, it even got rid of the few zits I had. The downfall is after I was done with my prescription I broke out all over! My face, neck, and chest are all covered in acne or its a rash, I'm not sure... I've never had bumps this bad in my entire life!"

February 4, 2015

Reglan

Migraine

"After about a week of headaches and migraines with no relief despite taking every treatment I had available, I went to the ER. The doctor mentioned Reglan as a treatment option and I accepted. I got Reglan in an IV, and a few minutes later I just started to feel very anxious. Everything just felt very urgent and I felt very restless. My face also started to feel hot. I also was alone during this visit, which I'm sure didn't help. I also suffer from anxiety, so it just increased my usual symptoms. My migraine relief was only so-so; it came back the next day. Reglan might be a good option for you if your migraine is really bad, but be careful because it can make you really anxious."

November 4, 2017

Atomoxetine

ADHD

"great drug with few if any side effects.... especially in adults."

May 2, 2016

Mefenamic acid

Period Pain

"So my doctor prescribed this medicine for me yesterday, so far I've taken 5 pills since then (3 doses a day). She prescribed it to me to regulate my period and stop my blood flow as I've had 3 periods since Janurary 30th. Now, here I am, assuming that this would actually work as it was recommended by my gyno. Completely wrong. Ever since I've taken it I've had non-stop cramps and been very uncomfortable, my period is still yet to stop, and I still have all the typical emotions that come along with periods. I hardly ever even get cramps and when I do, they hardly hurt. So it's definitely the medicine causing these pains. Also, this medicine is basically just a higher form of ibuprofen. Wouldn't recommend to anyone with period problems"

March 13, 2016

Budesonide / formoterol

moterol)

"The first couple of weeks, it seemed to help, but then I developed a bad case of thrush, even though I rinsed and gargled after each use. I did not swallow it. I have had the 5 pills to suck on every day for 14 days and now the Nystatin to swish, gargle and swallow. I am much better now, but I took myself off the Symbicort. I am also on a lot of other medicines but the one I absolutely need is phenytoin, due to a brain aneurysm. My mother had esophaguel candida and was on Diflucan all the time, and I have had my share of yeast infections also."

April 29, 2009

Dexmethylphenidate

ADHD

"My 10-year son has ADHD (combined) and ODD. Focalin XR so far is the only medication that works on my son's inattentiveness. However, on 15 mg he was very moody and glassy eyed. Found out later that he was overmedicated. What I didn't like about Focalin was that he became very quiet almost Zombie like. Also, the medication did not last in his system long enough. He stopped takes Focalin XR over a year now and has been on Vyvanse (70mg.) I am considering putting him back on Focalin with a lower dose."

September 11, 2010

Minocycline

Skin or Soft Tissue Infection

"Made me sick on my stomach, very dizzy and felt it made my kidneys hurt !"

October 24, 2017

Doryx

Acne

"I got this medicine in September and my face got bad then cleared up, but i kept going through a cycle: clear up, get better over and over. It's mid December now and I haven't cleared up in weeks. I also have back, shoulder, and chest acne. It did nothing to that. I'm going to switch antibiotics soon"

December 15, 2015

Estradiol

Atrophic Vaginitis

"I'm 48 years old, and my Doctor has recently prescribed me Estrace Vaginal Creme because intercourse was becoming unbearable. Very painful and I was tearing! Geez! So far, the vaginal pain and dryness seems to be decreasing, as I've been only using the creme for the past month. I have no side effects at all so far. That's a good thing! However, I do find the creme very expensive!"

May 15, 2014

Metronidazole

Bacterial Vaginitis

"I took this for BV and it's been mostly fine. I'm just really bloated and it can get uncomfortable, also inconvenient to have to fart ALL the time."

September 3, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

"I started Loestrin and within two months I experienced close to a 10 pound weight gain. I also became extremely emotional and tired. My libido was nonexistent. Just switched to Beyaz"

April 28, 2011

Nexplanon

Birth Control

"I would not recommend this to anyone. When it came to putting it in I'm told it's nothing more than a small pinch. I couldn't use my arm for 3 days from the intense pain of getting it inserted. Then I'm told it will help regulate my period, we'll that couldn't have been farther from the truth. Periods lasting 12-14 days cramps and all, and spotting the rest of the month almost completely non stop for over 18 months. Then I finally give up and have it removed. It's only then that I'm told the longer it's in the harder it can be to get back out. The doctor ends up spending 25 minutes digging around trying to get ahold of it. Day 5 of severe arm pain."

September 25, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

"After reading horror stories about birth control online, I was very nervous to start taking the pill. I decided to try Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, and it was the best decision I could have made. I never gained a single pound, my mild acne disappeared and my periods became regular, light and short. I should also add that I have unprotected sex regularly and have never had a pregnancy scare. This pill worked wonderfully for me and I honestly believe that its the best birth control out there. CON: I only experienced one side effect from this birth control pill: Every month, after taking the first pill of the pack, I experience intense nausea. THIS SIDE EFFECT DOES GO AWAY after time."

December 2, 2012

Sertraline

Anxiety and Stress

"I was prescribed Sertraline a few days ago after having a severe panic attack (yet again). After explaining my family history to the doctor he concluded that my anxiety was probably caused by an underlying depression/ slight bipolar disorder that was never diagnosed or treated. As much as I tried to wish I was "normal" and denied having the same issues as many of my family members I just have to accept that I have inherited that gene. I am still nervous about being on medicines but I am hoping it helps to get my emotions under control."

January 13, 2012

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Menstrual Disorders

"Wow! I LOVE this medicine! I am excited about the hope of bigger breast, aren't we all ladies? It apparently has increased my sex drive. I am 35 years of age, married for 18 years and have 5 children. I cannot say anything bad at all about this medication, I love it! Oh yeah, it regulates my periods so as I have them more often with less cramps, I also have lighter periods, which is always a plus."

December 29, 2011

Accutane

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"Since the age of 11 I suffered with cystic acne and later in life I had cysts on my face, chest, back and breasts, and inner thighs. Constant blood and drainage of pus was a regular everyday event for me. After being prescribed Accutane my life changed. Nothing had ever worked. I used every soap, cream and antibiotic known to man with no results whatsoever. My acne went away and stayed away. It was like a miracle! Later in life I was put on the generic form and was not pleased at all. It did nothing."

February 23, 2014

Lexapro

Generalized Anxiety Disorde

"I have been on lexapro 4 days 5mg and found I have nausea and feel very restless and more anxiety I also have the a strange feeling in my leg not sure whether to keep going with medication. My heart feels like it is racing but that could be from the anxiety. Not sure I can rate this so early in taking it."

August 1, 2015

Medroxyprogesterone

Endometriosis

"I have been on Depo now for over 20 years - I should be paid to be their poster child. It was the miracle medicine for me and my body. After 10 horrific years of monthly hell, I started Depo. Immediately, the periods went away, my hormones balanced and I literally regained my life. I have had no long term effects, no weight gain, no side effects at all. For the right person, this works amazingly well. For others, it does not. But it IS worth a try!"

October 13, 2013

Escitalopram

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

"My life before this god send medicine was awful agitated, stressed with no reason, light depressed I couldn&#039;t think straight. 2 months of taking this drug felt it relieved all . I take only 10mg of cipralex. Please all IBS suffers I know what painful IBS are and embarrassing. please don&#039;t give up try this you wouldn&#039;t feel relieved for awhile may be 1 or 2 or 3 months but it will work - don&#039;t give up. I hope IBS suffers find this helpful for them. thank you a&#039;ll"

March 21, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Birth Control

"I&#039;ve been on this pill since January (it is now July) and sadly I&#039;ve developed cystic acne from it and now I&#039;m on accutane. If I would&#039;ve realized sooner that it was the culprit, I would&#039;ve stopped immediately. I took this pill in the first place for my acne only. I was someone who had moderate acne and this cystic acne has made me so depressed. If you notice changes in your skin 4/5 months in that aren&#039;t good, I would say to change your pill. My problem is that I read reviews saying it would get better and it just gradually got worse. I also read reviews that said your skin would get used to it before it got better and that wasn&#039;t true for me at all. Save yourself before it gets worse definitely. Wish I could put pictures of my acne here :("

July 2, 2017

Dymista

Allergic Rhinitis

"Best medicine on the market, unfortunately my insurance company refuses to pay for it which usually means I end up with bronchitis at least twice a year."

May 9, 2014

Desvenlafaxine

Depression

"I began Pristiq about 6 months ago. At first, it worked better for me than any I&#039;ve ever taken. Now, though, I have days when I feel like it&#039;s not working very well. I am considering trying something else, but I&#039;m still not sure. I wish there was an antidepressant that would continue to work forever...."

January 3, 2010

Cryselle

Birth Control

"I&#039;ve been taking this for a while, and as a fairly small lady, the side effects can be a little much at times. Sometimes it causes really nasty headaches behind my eyes due to my contact lenses. Also, I tend to get stomach pains that happen at random times throughout my cycle. However, it has kept my cycle very regular, and reduced my period from seven days to four. Great if you have irregular cycles, but the side effects can be a tad overpowering if you&#039;re not prepared."

May 3, 2013

Omalizumab

Asthma, Maintenance

"I&#039;ve been on Xolair for 4 months, 2 shots 1 time a month and now as I approach my 5 month. Doctor is talking about decreasing my Advair. I currently take 500 of Advair and have not had to use my rescue inhaler in a very long time. I was diagnosed with COPD about 6 years ago, but my symptoms have totally reversed themselves and I am doing very well. The Doctor tells me that I may only get down to 100 of Advair but I think my asthma is doing great. Xolair is a great medicine."

September 4, 2010

Conjugated estrogens

"I had to have a total hysterectomy in 2009 including removing both ovaries at the age of 38 because of endometriosis. I have been on premarin 0.45mg since. I only have to take one every 3 days to keep the hot flashes at bay. I tried going off of it twice because even with insurance it was $50 but I thought I was going to die!!!! I could not sleep at all, the hot flashes were horrible, I had no energy to do anything but lay all day on the couch. My life might as well have been over if I didn&#039;t have this drug. I have no side effects on it and I thank God I have it."

June 11, 2016

Skyla

Birth Control

"I absolutely love the skyla. I&#039;ve had it in for about 9 months. I was 21 at the time, no kids, and insertion was a little uncomfortable but bearable. Felt like bad period cramps. I had my period pretty heavy for the first month or so and then one day it was gone and I didn&#039;t have it again for a few months. Every once in a while when I do get my period it&#039;s pretty light with some cramping (average period I would say) for a week or less. I highly recommend this. I don&#039;t feel it at all and my husband doesn&#039;t either."

May 22, 2017

Lunesta

Insomnia

"It tastes bitter but goes away in the morning and isn&#039;t really bothersome because you are finally asleep."

June 27, 2008

Levonorgestrel

Emergency Contraception

"My advice. Be Extra careful and ready when being sexually active. Birth control is the best contraception! However, plan b was a life saver. It took a week for my body to take any kind of response. I was dizzy and nauseous, and had my period a week later. I was just like you all reading reviews hoping for a sign it was going to work. So much I was in tears and stressed to the max. It DOES work and sit back and relax, let the medicine do its job. It is pricey, but it is effective. Worth the $."

May 3, 2016

Hydrochlorothiazide

High Blood Pressure

"I have been taking 50 mg of Metoprolol Succ for 5 years and my blood pressure recently became very variable. At times it was very well controlled but then it would spike.My cardiologist added 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily. I&#039;d taken it years ago and it caused my sodium to go quite low-122. The doctor that prescribed stopped This doctor convinced me to try it again and she would check my sodium and potassium. I took it for three days and developed several side effects including dizziness, vision changes, mild chest pain, severe constipation and both upper and lower abdominal pains. Doctor said stop it. i checked my diary and sure enough I&#039;d been having severe constipation and abdominal pain last time I took it."

March 4, 2016

Apri

Birth Control

"I have been taking APRI for about 4-5 months and love it. It has not made me any more moodier or has not changed my sex drive and my periods are way normal."

December 16, 2009

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

Bacterial Infection

"My doctor put me on Sulfamethoxazole in hopes of clearing up a mild but reoccurring skin infection under my arms. I was instructed to take 2 pills per day for 2 weeks. My first, second and third day I felt okay, but the fourth - ninth day (today) I have felt very tired, shaky and dizzy. When I turn my head a certain way, or lay down, I feel as if I spun in a circle ten times, then stopped. I called today, and spoke with a nurse who assured me that I would have had the side effects the first or second day. Well, I know my body and I don&#039;t feel right. So today will be my last day on this."

October 16, 2014

Minocycline

Acne

"I took minocycline for about a month for acne and I started to get dry eyes after 1 month I went to the eye doctor and they said my tears weren&#039;t as good as they should be, I strongly believe that the minocycline caused my dry eyes. They get tired during the day. I have read that certain acne medications cause dry eyes. It&#039;s horrible I have the dry eyes every day. Don&#039;t take this drug at all."

December 5, 2015

Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine

Migraine

"I have had migraines for almost 40 years. I have the type where I lose my central vision and have a halo effect for appx 45 minutes, then horrible pain sets in, and throw up for several hours. This will last for appx 8 hours, then the pain eases off and lingers for almost two days. I usually ended up at the hospital where I have had Demerol, Imitrex, etc, which did not work. One day I lost my vision, and tried Excedrin Migraine. This stopped the migraine cold. Never before had any medication even slightly reduced my pain and nausea. This was 14 years ago. I take two as soon as I start to lose my vision, wait until the halo effect subsides, then I can go about my day. Excedrin Migraine returned my life to me."

September 30, 2012

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

Acne

"Been using it for over a month now, still the same amount of spots if not even more, has not worked for me, time to visit the GP again"

March 27, 2016

Trazodone

Insomnia

"I began taking Trazadone to help with insomnia about two months ago. The first time I took 25mg (cut the 50mg pill in half) and it worked getting me to sleep, but left me groggy the next day. The next time I tried 12.5mg by cutting the 25mg section in half and that amount helps me get to sleep and leaves me feeling normal in the morning. I was suffering from a bad bout of 2 months of insomnia. Trazadone saved me!"

April 27, 2016

Tizanidine

Muscle Spasm

"I&#039;ve been taking tizanidine tablets for about five years, the dosage is low - 2mg at night for Fibromyalgia. It helps with the body aches that prevent me from sleeping through the night. I have not experienced any side effects other than dry mouth and thirst when waking up."

May 2, 2009

Mometasone

Eczema

"This is definitely miracle cream, no doubt about it. I have been using it for about 14 years on my hands to treat eczema breakouts. However... I was not warned about using it for long term treatment and my doctor gives me refills when I ask for it. I am only now finding out about possible nasty steroid withdrawal symptoms if I stop using it. After using it for such a long time I&#039;m concerned but I plan to stop using it for awhile to see what happens."

January 13, 2015

Phentermine

Weight Loss

"I started using the pills on 01/08/16. I am 5&#039;10 and I weighed in at 278 lbs. I weighed myself today (01/11/16) and I&#039;m 270.8lbs. My goal weigh is to weigh 200lbs. I walk in the treadmill for 20 mins, 100 sit-ups, I started doing 20 squats a day and I&#039;m doing butterflies with dumbbells. I&#039;ll post back on my next visit with my doctor (02/04/16)."

January 12, 2016

Reglan

Migraine

"I&#039;ve been to the ER for migraines too many times to count and have been given every kind of drug that can be given. I woke up this morning with a horrific migraine and vomiting and off I went. They gave me the Reglan/Benadryl combo and within less than a minute the pain was gone. I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT! I&#039;ve never had anything to work so well and so fast. I went home and slept for four hours afterwards. I&#039;m so glad they decided to try this with me."

July 16, 2017

Copper

Birth Control

"My IUD was inserted two years ago and it&#039;s AMAZING. Between the age of 16-18 I&#039;ve gotten pregnant three times. I&#039;m very fertile. After I had my daughter I decided to get this Birth Control. When the Dr. Inserted it, I didn&#039;t have much pain. The procedure was quick and easy. I had some spotting. My period is the same as it&#039;s always been. Since my IUD was inserted I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant. My boyfriend and I always have unprotected and I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant yet. I love this Birth Control because once its in you don&#039;t have to worry about it. You do a weekely inspection to feel for the strings and make sure it&#039;s in place, and that&#039;s it. I recommend the Paragrad IUD every time the &#039;Birth Control&#039; conversation comes up. I Love it."

July 8, 2015

Bupropion

Depression

"I lost a family member, was on last semester of college, working part-time and the mild depression I had became a severe problem. I had dark thoughts and did not wanted to associate with anyone. Quit my job and had to apply for public assistance when my depression became a serious problem. I am now taking Wellbutrin XL 150 mg a day since May 11 and at first I had dry mouth but it only lasted a month. I have not lost weight and my appetite is good. I am feeling much better but I think that one pill is not enough. Psychotherapy is also another help that goes hand by hand. Also I stop smoking a month ago. I also had to improve my life style doing exercise a few times a week, meditation, aromatherapy and eating habits."

July 7, 2010

Medroxyprogesterone

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

"April 2016 out of the blue after having normal cycles and 5 pregnancies, I started hemorrhage and passing softball size clots. My doctor started me on 10 mg provera and that slowed down the bleeding. It has been 42 continuous days of bleeding then they raised the provera to 20 mg. They worked for two months then started spotting. They raised to 30. Well now I&#039;m on 40 mg.. I&#039;m not liking some of the mood side effects. I&#039;m not sure if this medication is for me.."

January 10, 2017

Phenylephrine

Nasal Congestion

"Absolute BEST "

November 20, 2016

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I was worried about how my body would react to the Nexplanon after reading all these reviews, but I love it! No period, don&#039;t have to worry when I have sex, and I don&#039;t forget to take a pill. Only complaint is that I get a little nausea when I wake up but it goes away. Plus it was free with my health coverage AND my libido is back. My husband is happy about that one too."

August 23, 2013

Azithromycin

Chlamydia Infection

"I am a 5&#039; 8&quot; male 175 lbs and have Chlamydia for the second time :(. First time it took me 5 months to realize I had infection, I was having the testicle pain thinking it was too much sex! Then a physician recommended doxycycline for a week and it went away. Now, I just took 2x500mg of azithromycin. I had breakfast 2 hrs earlier, cereal and fruit. Two hours later only small stomach discomfort. I am drinking plenty water. Lets wait a week to see if it goes away. Cheers"

August 3, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

"After years of severely painful and agonizing 7 day heavy periods, my doctor recommended Levora. I have been on this pill for over a year now and it has been amazing. Only side effects I have had are positive- my boob size increased an entire cup and I have just about no acne! My periods have also shortened to less than 3 days and they are extremely light, no pain or headaches anymore either. My period comes the same time, same day, every single month. I was petrified to start birth control but I couldn&#039;t stand the horrible periods anymore. I am so happy my doctor suggested Levora as I no longer lose sleep laying awake in pain! This pill has done wonders for me!"

September 29, 2016

Vilazodone

Depression

"Hyped me up like crazy. Made anxiety worse. No depression help. Gives lots of energy."

September 17, 2012

VESIcare

Overactive Bladde

"This is my third time on vesicare. After seeing several doctors with symptoms of UTIs and having pathology determine there was no infection I was diagnosed with urethral syndrome. I usually take 5mg per day and the condition clears up within a week and I can stop the medication. No more tenderness, spasms or urgency. Some dry mouth, but that&#039;s easily solved."

October 14, 2015

Flonase

Rhinitis

"Well great with the bad. Been using this medicine for two months now. This product worked great. It cleared my sinuses and got rid of the allergies, and it opened up the tubes from my eardrum to my throat where they could drain. But after two months I started getting joint pains, shoulder pains, bad and neck and other joints. It got so bad last week I went to the Doctor and had X-rays done, just some mild wear and tear about it. Then I got to looking up reviews and there it was a lot of joints pains and some mild aggression, moody. Well that summed it up never before had this trouble before Flonase. "

June 2, 2011

Dexmethylphenidate

ADHD

" I Have Struggled with adhd for 10yrs an finally my doc did something about it:) However I did have sleeping problems for first few weeks but that was expected with it being a stimulant but after a month or so my sleeping is back to normal and my mind is not spinning out of control so THANKS DOC! "

April 12, 2016

Loestrin 24 Fe

Acne

"I&#039;m in week 3 of my first packet and have broken out around my mouth and under my nose and it seems to be spreading. I have had a couple breakouts on my chest as well."

November 20, 2009

Kapidex

GERD

"I was diagnosed with severe GERD and Barrett&#039;s Disease several months ago. I tried everything and nothing seemed to work until now. Kapidex has been amazing. I have had no side-effects and at my last gastroscope, everything was looking A LOT better. Kapidex, along with following GERD food guidelines has made me feel 100% better."

June 15, 2009

Varenicline

Smoking Cessation

"I really enjoyed smoking but heart disease rings strongly throughout my family. I wanted to live to see grandchildren so I decided I needed to quit. My doctor prescribed Chantix. I only took Chantix for two and a half weeks. I haven&#039;t smoked for a year and a half. I would recommend Chantix to anyone wanting or needing to quit smoking. I had no side effects. I actually slept wonderfully while taking Chantix."

September 15, 2013

Errin

Birth Control

"I have only been on this pill for 3 weeks now, but wanted to insert my experience because it seems pretty different than some of the other reviewers. I had light spotting for about a week and a half four days into taking the pill, then it completely stopped. I didn&#039;t experience any other side effects until the next week: dizziness, lightheadedness, and something I can only describe as a &quot;mental cloudiness.&quot; These effects would normally last 15 hours after taking the pill (I take it at 9PM). Nothing I do could help it--eating, drinking water, you name it. Feels kind of like I have morning sickness or something until 2PM, but I would like to add that that is not consistently every day. I take my pill at the same time every day."

November 30, 2016

Lomotil

Diarrhea

"I use Lomotil to control diarrhea which occurs sporatically following anal cancer treatment. This is a miracle drug for me. Greatly improves my quality of life. I don&#039;t take it regularly, but it is reassuring to know I have it when needed. Immodium AD just doesn&#039;t work; Taking it regularly was a waste of money. Lomotil has never made me constipated, though I have noticed mild nausea recently. This does not occur everytime I take it."

October 28, 2009

Meloxicam

Inflammatory Conditions

"In use for 6 weeks with noticeable reduction in muscle soreness and overall general body stiffness. Suffered for years with stiffness, soreness, lack of flexibility, and difficulty getting down on a floor to work and very hard to get up. Weight doesn&#039;t help, but Mobic has relieved much of the apparent inflammation of muscles and joints. So far after 6 weeks I have no noticeable side effects."

April 11, 2009

Clomid

emale Infertility

"My husband and I have been trying to conceive number 2 for 9 months. I have PCOS and was not ovulating on my own. My husbands tests also showed a low sperm count. Our first pregnancy was planned and conceived first week of trying. This time has been much harder and very trying. My specialist recommended either clomid or straight to IVF. I have been taking clomid for 3 months, first month 50mg did nothing and second month took 100mg and ovulated but did not conceive. I definitely know when I ovulated whilst taking clomid it was very obvious. Just finished round 3 100mg. Also had side effects on clomid such as hot flushes, mood swings and dizziness. Very emotional this time round. Fingers crossed."

December 20, 2015